Sunday Worship

February 16, 2025

Order of Service

Welcome

Stephen Fang

Call to Worship

Together

The Apostle’s Creed

Together

Song of Approach

Together

Confession of Sin

Together

Assurance of Pardon

Together

Songs of Grace

Together

Congregational Prayer

Concluded with The Lord’s Prayer

Judy Chang

Lectionary Reading

Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Stephen Fang

Offertory

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Together

Communal Greeting

Together

Gospel Message

Vision: Be Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind

James Park

Communion

Together

Song of Response

Together

Announcements

Together

Benediction

Together

Doxology

Together

Lectionary Reading:

Psalm 1

1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 4 The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; 6 for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

1 Corinthians 15:12–20

12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.
20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

GOSPEL MESSAGE

Romans 12:2

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

COMMUNION PRAYERS

For those receiving communion:

Be present, be present, O Jesus, our great High Priest, as you were present with your disciples. Be known to us in the breaking of bread and the taking of the cup. Grant me a taste of the great love with which you have loved us, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

For those seeking and questioning:

Almighty God, I come before you with a lot of questions. Help me to know you are who you say you are. Guide me and illuminate my darkness. Open my eyes and heart that I may experience your goodness, and give me grace for my shortcomings. In all my searching, help me know you are near. Amen.

For those placing their faith in Jesus Christ:

Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in this gift of your Word and Sacrament. I want to love you above all things, and I desire to possess you within my soul. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I am asking you to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to you, together with all your faithful people, and I embrace you with all the affections of my soul. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. 

Announcements

Serving Opportunity| Joining the Welcoming Team
Are you looking for a place to serve and like meeting new people? Welcoming ministry is looking for people who enjoy connecting visitors to our church family. For more information contact Lily Chang ([email protected]) or speak to anyone on the welcoming team.

Congregational Retreat | April 4-6
Join us for our congregational retreat at Spruce Lake on April 4-6. The theme will be Broken People Following Jesus. The speaker will be Rev. Francis Chang, Senior Pastor of Sojourner Presbyterian Church (NJ). Sign up here. Please fill out this form if you need a scholarship. 

Save the Dates for Community Monthly Outings
Join us for opportunities to get to know others in our church through Affinity Group Outings! Feel free to invite co-workers or friends and family so we can get to know them.
Saturday, February 22 starting at 2pm KCC February In-ing: Paint Afternoon at the House of Changs. Use this link to sign up or for more information.
Saturday, March 22 @ 12:45pm KCC February Outing: Bowl 360 (New Hyde Park) Use this link to sign up or for more information.
Any questions or suggestions please contact Judy Chang [email protected].

Prayer Ministry
Our bi-weekly prayer meetings are starting up again today in Room 185 at 1pm. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew ([email protected]).

Meal Train for the Yees
Brendon and Bonita welcomed Jace to their family. Please consider supporting and serving them through providing a meal during this time. Sign up here.

Churchwide Bible Reading Plan
Join our churchwide Bible reading plan here as we go through the New Testament in 2025. Sign up here.

KCC Social List
We created a social list (https://groups.google.com/g/kccsocial) to make it easier to invite people to events. Feel free to join.

Zoom Service Zoom service will only be available to individuals caring for infants/children or are physically ill and cannot come to in person service. If you need the Zoom link and password please fill out this form by Sunday, 8am. 

KCC Resources & FormsThe Diaconate team is here to serve you and our community in tangible ways. Here are all relevant resources you can use to reach us:

  • Counseling Support Request Form
    • Use this form if you are seeking a licensed counselor and/or financial assistance for counseling. Two elected leaders will be assigned to walk alongside you in this process.
  • Mercy Case Form
    • Use this form if you are in need of financial assistance from King’s Cross Church. All information provided via this form and details discussed will remain strictly confidential with the two elected leaders assigned to the case.
  • If you have other concern for the Diaconate team, you can reach out to us through the [email protected] or reach out to the following active members:
Active Diaconate Members (11)
Judy ChangEd ChunLisa FongCat Kim
Kimberly KimCharles LaiJovita LaiEunmi Moy
Grace SuhuJane XiaBrendon Yee