Sunday Worship
December 14, 2025
Order of Service
Welcome
Jordan Yeo
Call to Worship
Together
The Apostles’ 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
Jordan Yeo
Lectionary Reading
Psalm 146:4-9, James 5:7-10
Sam Huang
Offertory
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Together
Gospel Message
Advent Joy: Joy in the Lord
James Park
Communion
Together
Song of Response
Together
Announcements
Together
Benediction
Together
Doxology
Together
Lectionary Reading:
Psalm 146:4-9
[4] When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;
on that very day his plans perish.
[5] Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD his God,
[6] who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them,
who keeps faith forever;
[7] who executes justice for the oppressed,
who gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets the prisoners free;
[8] the LORD opens the eyes of the blind.
The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down;
the LORD loves the righteous.
[9] The LORD watches over the sojourners;
he upholds the widow and the fatherless,
but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.
James 5:7-10
[7] Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. [8] You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. [9] Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. [10] As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
GOSPEL MESSAGE
Isaiah 12:1-6
[1] You will say in that day:
“I will give thanks to you, O LORD,
for though you were angry with me,
your anger turned away,
that you might comfort me.
[2] “Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.”
[3] With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. [4] And you will say in that day:
“Give thanks to the LORD,
call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
proclaim that his name is exalted.
[5] “Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously;
let this be made known in all the earth.
[6] Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”
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
Women’s Quarterly Sunday Lunch | (TODAY)
We are continuing our quarterly Sunday lunches and will be meeting for a time to connect with ice-breakers followed by a short devotional to reflect together. Lunch and snacks will be provided! We will be meeting in room 185 (next to the nursery room) from 12:45-2:30pm.. Looking forward to getting to know all of you better! If you have any questions, please reach out to Jamie or Diana at: [email protected].
Christmas Celebration | December 21
Please join us Sunday December 21, 2024 for a special lunch immediately after service in the Flushing High School Cafeteria. Lunch will be catered but we ask for the congregation’s help in providing desserts and drinks, to set up, to serve the food and to clean up afterwards.
We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate Christmas together as a church family! Please invite your friends and family for a time of celebration of God’s providence in our lives. Sign up here.
Christmas Eve Service | December 24
We will be having Christmas Eve service at Flushing High School on 12/24 at 6:30pm.
Affinity Group: Crafting Group
The King’s Cross Crafters Group meets once a month on a Monday starting at 7 pm. Dinner is provided. Interested in learning a new craft or want support in your current crafting project (like a handmade Christmas present)? We have knowledgeable teachers in knitting, crocheting, sewing, painting, drawing, etc. The next meeting is on December 29. For more information and rsvp, please email Lily Chang [email protected].
Prayer Ministry: Prayer Space
Prayer ministry is launching Prayer Space! Members of the prayer ministry team will be at the front of the auditorium after service on the days that prayer meeting is scheduled for anyone who want to receive prayer. We’d love to pray with and for anyone who are members or just visiting. For 2025, Prayer Space and Prayer Meetings will be held on the following dates: 12/14 (more dates to come for 2026). For those who want to share prayer requests with the prayer ministry team but can’t be here on those Sundays, we will have a digital way for
you to submit prayer requests coming next week as well so please stay tuned!
Youth Group Sunday Lunches
The next YG lunch will be on 12/28. We will gather in the cafeteria after service to eat together, check in with one another, and discuss something from that day’s service. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please email Jordan ([email protected]).
2026 Congregational Retreat
Mark your calendars! Join us for our congregational retreat at Spruce Lake on March 27-29th. Stay tuned for details.
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 (9) | |||
| Judy Chang | Ed Chun | Lisa Fong | Cat Kim |
| Kimberly Kim | Jane Xia | Brendon Yee | Eunmi Moy |
| Grace Suhu | |||
