Sunday Worship
August 23, 2026
Order of Service
Welcome
Serena Chan
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
Kris Shei
Lectionary Reading
Psalm 124, Matthew 16:13-20
Vivian Lu
Offertory
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Together
Gospel Message
Rest for the Weary
James Park
Communion
Together
Song of Response
Together
Announcements
Together
Benediction
Together
Doxology
Together
Lectionary Reading:
Psalm 124
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
[1] If it had not been the LORD who was on our side—
let Israel now say—
[2] if it had not been the LORD who was on our side
when people rose up against us,
[3] then they would have swallowed us up alive,
when their anger was kindled against us;
[4] then the flood would have swept us away,
the torrent would have gone over us;
[5] then over us would have gone
the raging waters.
[6] Blessed be the LORD,
who has not given us
as prey to their teeth!
[7] We have escaped like a bird
from the snare of the fowlers;
the snare is broken,
and we have escaped!
[8] Our help is in the name of the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.
Matthew 16:13-20
[13] Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” [14] And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” [15] He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” [16] Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” [17] And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. [18] And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [19] I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” [20] Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.
GOSPEL MESSAGE
Matthew 11:28-30
[28] Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
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
Craft Group | August 24
Bring your own or start a new craft project. Starts at 7pm, dinner is provided. Please contact Lily if you are interested [email protected]. Upcoming dates: September 14
Board Game affinity group | August 26
Wednesday July 29, 2026 doors open at 7 pm. Prompt game start at 7:30pm. Bring your own dinner, or eat beforehand. The Changs have a lot of board games, but you can also bring your own. All ages are welcomed. Please email Lily if you are interested [email protected]. Upcoming dates: September 16
Flushing Prayer Walk | September 13
We will be having a church prayer walk on Sunday, September 13. We will gather together to walk and pray for our neighborhood as we prayerfully consider how we can best love and serve our community as a church. Please consider joining us as we pray and walk around Flushing together!
Pickleball Dates
The Sports Ministry team has been hosting pickleball at the Flushing HS gym on Sunday’s from 1pm – 3pm. The next couple of dates for pickleball are below. Please email [email protected] if you want to sign up for any of these dates (usually if there are less than 4 people signed up we will cancel for that Sunday). Dates: 9/13, 9/27
Prayer Ministry: Prayer Space
Members of the prayer ministry team will be at the front of the auditorium every other Sunday for anyone who wants to receive prayer. We’d love to pray with and for anyone who are members or just visiting. Dates: August 30, September 13, 27.
For those who prefer to submit prayer requests digitally to the prayer ministry, please use the link below:
Prayer Request Cards 2026 – Google Forms
Sunday Service Playlist
Want a preview of worship songs we’ll sing each week? Check Music Ministry’s playlist on Fridays to prepare your hearts early for Sunday worship!
2027 Congregational Retreat
Mark your calendars. Our next congregational retreat will be March 19-21, 2027 at Spruce Lake.
Churchwide Bible Reading Plan
Join our church wide Bible reading plan here as we go through the Old Testament in 2026.
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) | |||
| Ed Chun | Lisa Fong | Cat Kim | Kimberly Kim |
| Eunmi Moy | Grace Suhu | Jane Xia | Brendon Yee |