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PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Psalm 23:6
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2
We love because he first loved us.
1 John 4:19
“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world (something supernatural and eternal).”
– C.S. Lewis
“Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your god.”
– Martin Luther
“You must go, I can’t go on, I’ll go on.”
– Samuel Beckett
“Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee!”
– Augustine
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
One thing have I asked of the Lord,
that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to inquire in his temple.
Psalm 27:4
Better Than Life
[Verse 1]
Take this life, forever I will call it Yours
Take this life, You’re the One I’m living for
I give it all to You
I give it all to You
[Verse 2]
Love so great it taught my heart to beat again
God, Your praise will ever be upon my lips
I give it all to You
I give it all to You
[Chorus]
Your love is better than life
Better than life, better than life
Your love is better than life
Better than life, better than life
So I give it all, give it all
Give it all, give it all to You
So I give it all, give it all
Give it all, give it all to You
To You, to You
I give it all to You
[Verse 3]
Hands held high, I surrender everything I have
At Your feet, I am finding everything I am
I give it all to You
I give it all to You
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
You’re so much more than I could ever hope for
[Chorus]
Rock of Ages
[Verse 1]
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
Let the water and the blood
From Thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cure
Save from wrath and make me pure
[Verse 2]
Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands
Could my zeal no respite know
Could my tears forever flow
All for sin could not atone
Thou must save, and Thou alone
[Verse 3]
Nothing in my hand I bring
Simply to Thy cross I cling
Naked, come to Thee for dress
Helpless, look to Thee for grace
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Savior, or I die
[Verse 4]
While I draw this fleeting breath
When my eyes shall close in death
When I rise to worlds un – known
And behold Thee on Thy throne
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
SCRIPTURE READING
Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you.”
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,
in whom is all my delight.
The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
or take their names on my lips.
The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
my flesh also dwells secure.
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
or let your holy one see corruption.
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:1-11
SONG
In Christ Alone
[Verse 1]
In Christ alone, my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in all
here in the love of Christ I stand
[Verse 2]
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
here in the death of Christ I live
[Verse 3]
There in the ground, His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
[Verse 4]
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
‘Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
ANNOUNCEMENTS
– Vessel Summer Retreat 8/14-16 in Idyllwild
– Olive Crest Backpack initiative 8/1 830am-1230pm
– Project Ropa Men’s Clothing Drive for work pants and shoes (and other clothing)
– Signups for Women’s Fall Bible Study
[Deacon Meeting 8/9]
OFFERTORY
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
Through June 2026
YTD 2026 Projected Giving: $363,027
YTD 2026 Actual Giving: $351,227
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SERMON
“Psalms: Cling to You”
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.
3 Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
4 So I will bless you as long as I live;
in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
6 when I remember you upon my bed,
and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
7 for you have been my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.
8 My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me.
9 But those who seek to destroy my life
shall go down into the depths of the earth;
10 they shall be given over to the power of the sword;
they shall be a portion for jackals.
11 But the king shall rejoice in God;
all who swear by him shall exult,
for the mouths of liars will be stopped.
Psalm 63:1-11 (ESV)
SONG
Lord I Need You
[Verse 1]
Lord I come, I confess
Bowing here, I find my rest
Without You, I fall apart
You’re the One that guides my heart
[Chorus]
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour, I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
[Verse 2]
Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are, oh where You are
And where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
[Chorus]
Lord, I need You, oh, I need you
Every hour, I need you
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
[Bridge]
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
When I cannot stand, I’ll fall on You
Jesus, You’re my hope and stay
[Chorus]
BENEDICTION
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.
Colossians 1:15-17
OFFICERS
Elders
Active: Chris Lau, Andrew McGregor, Jeremy Williamson
Inactive: Phil Kenney
Deacons
Active: Sam Ahn, Meg Gregor, Bryant Kim, Jeff Kyle, Katie Price, Ruth-Anne Shue, Helen Sok, Tina Suenaga, Bethany Williamson
Inactive: Travis Chiang, Beka Hilton
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