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
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Zechariah 9:9
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead.
But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not!
I am the first and the last, and the living one.
I died, and behold I am alive forevermore,
and I have the keys of Death and Hades.”
Revelation 1:17-18
And [the seraphim] called to another and said
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
the whole earth is full of his glory!”
Isaiah 6:3
“It is so easy to deny the nobility of something just because it mingles with our earthly clay.”
– George MacDonald
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
may the Lord rejoice in his works,
who looks on the earth and it trembles,
who touches the mountains and they smoke!
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
Psalm 104:31-33
Hosanna
[Verse 1]
I see the King of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing
[Chorus]
Hosanna, hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
[Verse 2]
I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We’re on our knees
We’re on our knees
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your Kingdom’s cause
As I walk from earth into eternity
[Chorus]
SONG
The Wonderful Cross
[Verse 1]
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride
See from his head, his hands, his feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did ever such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown
[Chorus]
O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross
Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live
O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross
All who gather here by grace draw near and bless
Your name
[Verse 2]
Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were an offering far too small
Love so amazing, so divine
Demands my soul, my life, my all
[Chorus]
SONG
The Old Rugged Cross
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain
[Chorus]
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross ‘Til my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
and exchange it some day for a crown
[Verse 2]
In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine a wondrous beauty I see
for ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died to pardon and sanctify me
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true, it’s shame and reproach gladly bear
‘Til He calls me one day to my home far away where his glory forever I’ll share
[Chorus]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Officer Nominations (until 4/13): Today is the last day to submit officer nominations. Forms are available on the offering table. Let’s continue to pray for God’s guidance for our community.
Men’s Social (4/17): Men, join us at The Axe District in Torrance this Thursday at 7:30pm for fun, fellowship, and axe throwing. Please RSVP here so we can book the right number of lanes. The cost is approximately $35 per person for an hour. See you there!
Women’s Event: Petal & Pour Floral Workshop (5/10): Ladies, come create beautiful floral centerpieces with expert guidance from Let Them Eat Flowers on Saturday, May 10th at 1pm. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a beginner, this workshop is perfect for you. There are 10 spots available. More details here.
“How we got the Scriptures,” (4/27, 5/4): Who made the Bible? Who decided what was in or out? On what basis? How do we know we can trust it? Many of the scholarly ‘objections’ I heard in academic circles 20 years ago have now been popularized – yet all too often without the corresponding answers. Join us these Sunday mornings at 8:30am for a two week course on “things I learned in college and seminary that I wish I’d learned in Sunday School.” Childcare is available.
Jeremiah Bible Study (4/25): Our Jeremiah Bible study starts Friday, April 25th at 7:30pm. Join us for a 4-session study. More details and registration here.
Easter Sunday (4/20): Next week we will celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior. There will be breakfast at 9:15am, with an egg hunt for kids, followed by our worship service at 10am. This is a great morning to invite your friends and family.
[ April 13th Deacon Meeting ]
[ April 22nd Session Meeting ]
OFFERTORY
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
After March 2025
YTD 2025 Projected Giving: $151,128
YTD 2025 Actual Giving: $180,989
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SERMON
“I Am He”
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out
with his disciples across the brook Kidron,
where there was a garden,
which he and his disciples entered.
2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place,
for Jesus often met there with his disciples.
3 So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and
some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees,
went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
4 Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him,
came forward and said to them,
“Whom do you seek?”
5 They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Jesus said to them, “I am he.”
Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.
6 When Jesus said to them, “I am he,”
they drew back and fell to the ground.
7 So he asked them again, “Whom do you seek?”
And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he.
So, if you seek me, let these men go.”
9 This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken:
“Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.”
10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword,
drew it and struck the high priest’s servant
and cut off his right ear.
(The servant’s name was Malchus.)
11 So Jesus said to Peter,
“Put your sword into its sheath;
shall I not drink the cup that
the Father has given me?”
12 So the band of soldiers and their captain
and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus
and bound him.
13 First they led him to Annas,
for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas,
who was high priest that year.
14 It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews
that it would be expedient that
one man should die for the people.
John 18:1-14 (ESV)
SONG
I Believe
[Verse 1]
From the beginning
You’ve been unchanging
Age to age You stay
Constant You remain
Every mystery
The questions I’ve carried
Are safe within Your will
So I trust You even still
[Chorus]
I believe
You are Who You say You are
You do what You say You’ll do
You’ll come through
You are always able
I believe
You’ve already made a way
I’m running through parted waves
Straight to You
You are always faithful
[Verse 2]
Jesus, You’re for me
Holding me steady
Every word You Speak
Is a promise that You keep
This firm foundation
Cannot be shakеn
My God You never fail
Nevеr once, You never will
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
That on that cross Your blood was spilled
And by Your stripes I have been healed
And every promise You’ve fulfilled
I believe, I believe
That You rose again in victory
And that same power lives in me
I’m born again, I’ve been made free
I believe, I believe
That the gates of hell will not prevail
Your church is still alive and well
This gospel truth I live to tell
I believe, I believe
That one day soon You’ll split the sky
You’re coming for a spotless bride
Until my faith has been made sight
I believe, I believe
[Chorus]
[Coda]
And on that day when I’ve run my race
I’ll finally see You face to face
And nothing then will separate
I believe, I believe
I’ll join with every tribe and tongue
And bow before the Lamb of God
Singing Holy, Holy, Holy One
I believe, I believe
BENEDICTION
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13
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