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
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer,
believe that you have received it,
and it will be yours.
Mark 11:24
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you,
ask whatever you wish,
and it will be done for you.
John 15:7
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of lights,
with whom there is no variation or shadow
due to change.
James 1:17
Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.
For we do not know what to pray for as we ought,
but the Spirit himself intercedes for us
with groanings too deep for words.
Romans 8:26
Q. 98. What is prayer?
A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God,
for things agreeable to his will,
in the name of Christ,
with confession of our sins,
and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.
– Westminster Shorter Catechism #98
“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.”
― Soren Kierkegaard
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
Psalm 105:1-3
All Creatures of Our God and King
[Verse 1]
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Oh Praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
O, praise Him! O, praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
[Verse 2]
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
Oh praise Him! Oh praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
[Verse 3]
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
Oh praise Him! Oh praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
SONG
Jesus Messiah
[Verse 1]
He became sin, who knew no sin
That we might become his righteousness
He humbled himself and carried the cross
Love so amazing, love so amazing
[Chorus]
Jesus messiah, name above all names
Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners, the ransom from heaven
Jesus messiah, Lord of all
[Verse 2]
His body the bread, his blood the wine
Broken and poured out all for love
The whole earth trembled, and the veil was torn
Love so amazing, love so amazing
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
All our hope is in You, all our hope is in You
All the glory to you, God, the light of the world
[Chorus]
SCRIPTURE READING
“And when you pray,
you must not be like the hypocrites.
For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues
and at the street corners,
that they may be seen by others.
Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when you pray,
go into your room and shut the door
and pray to your Father who is in secret.
And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty
phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that
they will be heard for their many words.
Do not be like them, for your Father knows
what you need before you ask him…
“Ask, and it will be given to you;
seek, and you will find;
knock, and it will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks receives,
and the one who seeks finds,
and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
Or which one of you, if his son
asks him for bread, will give him a stone?
Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent?
If you then, who are evil,
know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your Father who is in heaven
give good things to those who ask him!
Matthew 6:5-8; 7:7-11
SONG
What a Friend We have in Jesus
[Verse 1]
What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer
Oh, what peace we often forfeit
Oh, what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer
[Verse 2]
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share
Jesus knows our every weakness
Take it to the Lord in prayer
[Tag]
What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer
ANNOUNCEMENTS
KCC Basketball (6/14): Join us on the courts Saturday, June 14th at 8am. 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, hike with us to the Hollywood sign Saturday, July 26th at 8am. Sign up here.
Children’s Ministry update (June 7-8): Our candidate for CM Director will be teaching one of our children’s classes on Sunday, June 8th. On Saturday, June 7th, families are invited to meet our candidate between 9am-11am at La Romeria Park in Torrance.
Elections (6/8): We will have a brief congregational meeting following the June 8 service to vote for officers. Childcare is available. Andrew McGregor has accepted the nomination for elder. Ruth-Anne Shue & Phil Shin have accepted the nomination for deacon. Let’s continue to ask the Lord to guide us through his Spirit for the leadership of our church.
SPF ’25: Summer, Play & Fellowship: Sun & fun. Save the dates for SPF this summer.
(6/22) Valley Park, Hermosa Beach 4:30pm. Bring a picnic.
(7/20) Mitsua Torrance Del Amo, lunch after church.
(8/10) Handel’s Redondo Beach, summer ice cream at 4:30pm.
[ 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
“Whatever You Ask”
12 “Truly, truly, I say to you,
whoever believes in me
will also do the works that I do;
and greater works than these will he do,
because I am going to the Father.
13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do,
that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.
John 14:12-14 (ESV)
COMMUNION
SONG
[Verse 1]
Everyone needs compassion
Love that’s never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Savior
The hope of nations
[Chorus]
Savior
He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
[Verse 2]
So take me as you find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing
For the glory of the risen king
BENEDICTION
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything
by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
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