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PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.
Blessed is the man
against whom the Lord counts no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Psalm 32:1-2
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;
you have loosed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness…
Psalm 30:11
Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his hand
and put it on Joseph’s hand,
and clothed him in garments of fine linen
and put a gold chain about his neck.
Genesis 41:42
The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.
Zephaniah 3:17
Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked,
declares the Lord God, and not rather
that he should turn from his way and live?
Ezekiel 18:23
…while we were still weak… Christ died for the ungodly…
…while we were still sinners, Christ died for us…
…while we were enemies, we were reconciled…
Romans 5:6,8,10
“Some of the most beautiful things worth having in your life come wrapped in a crown of thorns.”
― Shannon L. Alder
“Never cease loving a person, and never give up hope for him, for even the prodigal son who had fallen most low, could still be saved; the bitterest enemy and also he who was your friend could again be your friend; love that has grown cold can kindle.”
― Soren Kierkegaard, “Works of Love”
“I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.”
― Henri J.M. Nouwen
“We want to be saved from our misery, but not from our sin. We want to sin without misery, just as the prodigal son wanted inheritance without the father.”
― R.C. Sproul
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!
Psalm 105:1-2
Oh Give Thanks (Psalm 107)
We were locked out of the garden, and our backs bent down with pain
In the shadow of death’s darkness, we were slaves to sin and blame
Then we cried out in our labor to the only One who hears
And the God of mercy wiped away our tears
We were wandering in the desert with our souls so starved and weak
We were hungry for a homeland we did not know how to seek
But we lifted up our voices to the only One who hears
And the God of mercy came and brought us near
[Chorus]
Oh give thanks to the LORD for His love endures forever!
We were wandering and lost, and our Father brought us home
To a safe dwelling place, to a feast of joy and laughter
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
We were fools in our rebellion, with our hunger strike of pride
We were sick and growing closer to the death we should have died
Then he heard of our condition, and he called us by our names
And the God of glory took away our shame
[Chorus]
There was darkness and the Earth shook at the Savior’s final breath
And He cried out “It is finished” as He hung His head in death
But what man had meant for evil, God meant it for our gain
When that curtain tore and Jesus rose again!
[Chorus x 2]
Oh give praise to the Lord, for He lives and reigns forever!
We were wandering and lost, but delivered at the cross
To a safe dwelling place, to a feast of joy and laughter
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
SONG
The Lost are Found
[Verse 1]
Everlasting, while earthly ages fade
In mercy, Our God, Your kingdom reigns
Lord over everything, You are near
All of the universe at your feet
In the Savior, injustice brought to right
For Your glory, that your name be lifted high
Lord over everything, You are near
All of the universe at Your feet
Lord over everything, You are near
All of the universe at Your feet
[Chorus]
The lost are found, the blind will see
The lame will walk, the dead will live
And You, our God, forever You will reign
Lord over everything, You are near
All of the universe at Your feet
Lord over everything, You are near
All of the universe at Your feet
[Chorus]
SCRIPTURE READING
Now the tax collectors and sinners
were all drawing near to hear him.
And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying,
“This man receives sinners and eats with them.”
So he told them this parable:
“What man of you, having a hundred sheep,
if he has lost one of them,
does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country,
and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?
And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders,
rejoicing.
And when he comes home, he calls together
his friends and his neighbors, saying to them,
‘Rejoice with me,
for I have found my sheep that was lost.’
Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven
over one sinner who repents
than over ninety-nine righteous persons
who need no repentance.
“Or what woman, having ten silver coins,
if she loses one coin,
does not light a lamp and sweep the house
and seek diligently until she finds it?
And when she has found it, she calls together
her friends and neighbors, saying,
‘Rejoice with me,
for I have found the coin that I had lost.’
Just so, I tell you,
there is joy before the angels of God
over one sinner who repents.”
Luke 15:1-10
SONG
Draw Me Nearer
[Verse 1]
I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice
And it told Thy love to me
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee
[Chorus]
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord
To the cross where Thou hast died
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord
To Thy precious, bleeding side
[Verse 2]
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord
By the power of grace divine
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend
[Chorus]
[Verse 4]
There are depths of love that I cannot know
‘Til I cross the narrow sea
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
‘Til I rest in peace with Thee
[Chorus]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Good Friday (4/3) 6-7pm, West High School – Cafe
Easter Sunday (4/5) 9:15am Egg Hunt and Breakfast. Invite a friend!
The Hole in Our Gospel book study (4/12-5/3) Sunday mornings 8:30am-9:45am. Childcare is available.
[ Deacons Meeting 4/12 ]
OFFERTORY
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
After February 2026
YTD 2025 Projected Giving: $113,668
YTD 2025 Actual Giving: $109,840
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SERMON
“Mistaking the Party of Life”
11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons.
12 And the younger of them said to his father,
‘Father, give me the share of property
that is coming to me.’
And he divided his property between them.
13 Not many days later,
the younger son gathered all he had
and took a journey into a far country,
and there he squandered his property in reckless living.
14 And when he had spent everything,
a severe famine arose in that country,
and he began to be in need.
15 So he went and hired himself out
to one of the citizens of that country,
who sent him into his fields to feed pigs.
16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods
that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything.
17 “But when he came to himself, he said,
‘How many of my father’s hired servants
have more than enough bread,
but I perish here with hunger!
18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him,
“Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.
19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son.
Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’
20 And he arose and came to his father.
But while he was still a long way off,
his father saw him and felt compassion,
and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
21 And the son said to him,
‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.
I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 But the father said to his servants,
‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him,
and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.
23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it,
and let us eat and celebrate.
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again;
he was lost, and is found.’
And they began to celebrate.
Luke 15:11-24 (ESV)
SONG
Good Good Father
[Verse1]
Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories
of what they think you’re like
But I’ve heard the tender whisper
of love in the dead of night
And you tell me that you’re pleased
And that I’m never alone
[Chorus]
You’re a Good, Good Father
It’s who you are, It’s who you are
It’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, It’s who I am
It’s who I am
[Verse 2]
Oh, I’ve seen many searching
for answers far and wide
But I know we’re all searching
For answers only you provide
Cause you know just what we need
Before we say a word
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us
[Verse 3]
Oh, this love so undeniable
I, I can hardly speak
Peace so unexplainable
I, I can hardly think
As you call me deeper still
As you call me deeper still
As you call me deeper still
Into love, love, love
[Chorus]
BENEDICTION
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery
to fall back into fear,
but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons,
by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Romans 8:14-15
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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