Welcome, we’re glad you’re here. Our vision echoes the Lord’s prayer: may it be “in the South Bay, as it is in heaven.” We yearn to see people flourishing in Jesus. Join us in the worship of our Lord.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Thus says the Lord:
“Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom,
let not the mighty man boast in his might,
let not the rich man boast in his riches,
but let him who boasts boast in this:
that he understands and knows me…”
Jeremiah 9:23-24
And this is eternal life, that they know you,
the only true God,
and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
John 17:3
And there is salvation in no one else,
for there is no other name under heaven
given among men by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12
Westminster Shorter Catechism:
Q. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby
we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation,
as he is offered to us in the gospel.
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,
to receive power and wealth
and wisdom and might
and honor and glory and blessing!”
And I heard every creature in heaven
and on earth and under the earth and in the sea,
and all that is in them, saying,
“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor and glory and might
forever and ever!”
Revelation 5:12-13
How Firm a Foundation
[Verse 1]
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord
Is laid for your faith in His excellent word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
[Verse 2]
Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand
Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand
[Verse 3]
When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie
My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply
The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine
[Verse 4]
The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose
I will not, I will not desert to his foes
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake
I will never, no, never, no, never forsake
SONG
Revelation Song
[Verse 1]
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Holy, holy is Thee
Sing a new song to Him who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat
[Chorus]
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You
[Verse 2]
Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lighting rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and glory and power be
To You the only wise King
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Filled with wonder awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power, breath and living water
Such a marvelous mystery
[Chorus]
MOMENT OF PRAYER
He is the image of the invisible God,
the firstborn of all creation.
For by him all things were created,
in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,
whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities —
all things were created through him and for him.
And he is before all things,
and in him all things hold together.
And he is the head of the body, the church.
He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead,
that in everything he might be preeminent.
For in him all the fullness of God
was pleased to dwell,
and through him to reconcile to himself all things,
whether on earth or in heaven,
making peace by the blood of his cross.
Colossians 1:15-20
SONG
This is My Father’s World
[Verse 1]
This is my Father’s world
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres
This is my Father’s world
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought
[Verse 2]
This is my Father’s world
The birds their carols raise
The morning light, the lily white
Declare their Maker’s praise
This is my Father’s world
He shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
He speaks to me everywhere
[Verse 3]
This is my Father’s world:
O let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong
God is the Ruler yet
This is my Father’s world
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
[Coda]
This is my Father’s world
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Women’s Happy Hour (5/30): Ladies, you’re invited to fellowship with us between 6-8pm Friday, May 30th at Honest Abe Cider House in Gardena. Details here.
KCC Basketball (6/14): Meet us Saturday, June 14th at 8am at the Jump Beyond Court in Torrance. Space is limited to 15 players and registration is required. Walk-ons are welcome if spots remain. Sign up here.
Ladies Afternoon Tea (6/28): Saturday, June 28th at 2pm at the Haggerty home for afternoon tea. Register here by June 18th.
Men’s Hike (7/26): Men, save the date! Saturday, July 26th at 8am. Hike with us to the Hollywood Sign for a morning of connection, fresh air, and scenic views. Sign up here.
Children’s Ministry update (June 7-8): The Children’s Ministry search team is happy to announce that our candidate for CM Director will be teaching one of our children’s classes on Sunday, June 8th. Additionally, on Saturday, June 7th we are having a Family Park Day at La Romeria Park in Torrance. We’ll be at the park from 9am-12pm. Families will have the opportunity to meet our candidate between 9am-11am. We hope you’ll come and meet her.
Elections (6/8): We will have a brief congregational meeting following the June 8 service to vote for officers.
[ Session Meeting: 5/27 ]
[ Deacon Meeting: 6/22, 7/20 ]
OFFERTORY
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
After April 2025
YTD 2025 Projected Giving: $203,488
YTD 2025 Actual Giving: $232,949
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SERMON
“If You Really Knew Me”
Thomas said to him,
“Lord, we do not know where you are going.
How can we know the way?”
Jesus said to him,
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.
If you had known me,
you would have known my Father also.
From now on you do know him
and have seen him.”
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father,
and it is enough for us.”
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long,
and you still do not know me, Philip?
Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
Do you not believe that I am in the Father
and the Father is in me?
The words that I say to you
I do not speak on my own authority,
but the Father who dwells in me does his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father
and the Father is in me,
or else believe on account of the works themselves.
John 14:5-11 (ESV)
SONG
Worthy of it All
[Verse]
All the saints and angels
They bow before Your throne
All the elders cast their crowns
Before the Lamb of God and sing
[Chorus]
You are worthy of it all
You are worthy of it all
For from You are all things
And to You are all things
You deserve the glory
[Bridge]
Day and night, night and day, let incense arise
BENEDICTION
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling
and to present you blameless
before the presence of his glory with great joy,
to the only God, our Savior,
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority,
before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Jude 1:24-25
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