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PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long,
and you still do not know me, Philip?”
John 14:9
He also told this parable to some
who trusted in themselves that they were righteous,
and treated others with contempt…
Luke 18:9
Why do you pass judgment on your brother?
Or you, why do you despise your brother?
For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.
Romans 14:10
“We have all become like one who is unclean, and all
our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment.”
Isaiah 64:6
“Nothing comes between you and God quite like morality and decency and respectability and goodness.”
– Tim Keller
“Not only did the younger son who left home get lost, but the one who stayed home became a lost man.”
– Henri Nouwen
“The biggest barrier between us and God is our damnable good works.”
– John Gerstner
“The elder brother… is angry because grace is given.”
– Ambrose, Exposition of Luke
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity
and passing over transgression
for the remnant of his inheritance?
He does not retain his anger forever,
because he delights in steadfast love.
Micah 7:18
Grace Alone
[Verse 1]
I was an orphan lost at the Fall
Running away when I’d hear Your call
Father, You worked Your will
I had no righteousness of my own
I had no right to draw near Your throne
Father, You loved me still
And in love before You laid
the world’s foundation
You predestined to adopt me
as Your own
You have raised me up so high
above my station
I’m a child of God by grace and grace alone
[Verse 2]
You left Your home to seek out the lost
You knew the great and terrible cost
Jesus, Your face was set
I worked my fingers down to the bone
Nothing I did could ever atone
Jesus, You paid my debt
By Your blood, I have redemption
and salvation
Lord, You died that I might reap
what You have sown
And You rose that I might be
a new creation
I am born again by grace and grace alone
[Verse 3]
I was in darkness all of my life
I never knew the day from the night
Spirit, You made me see
I swore I knew the way on my own
Head full of rocks, a heart made of stone
Spirit, You moved in me
At your touch my sleeping spirit
was awakened
On my darkened heart
the light of Christ has shone
Called into a kingdom
that cannot be shaken
Heaven’s citizen by grace and grace alone
So I’ll stand in faith by grace and grace alone
I will run the race by grace and grace alone
I will slay my sin by grace and grace alone
I will reach the end by grace and grace alone
SONG
How Deep the Father’s Love For Us
[Verse 1]
How deep the Father’s love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He would give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
[Verse 2]
Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
[Verse 3]
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
GLOBAL OUTREACH REPORT
SONG
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
[Verse 1]
What a fellowship, what a joy divine
Leaning on the everlasting arms
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine
Leaning on the everlasting arms
[Chorus]
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms
Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms
[Verse 2]
Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day
Leaning on the everlasting arms
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
What have I to dread, what have I to fear
Leaning on the everlasting arms
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near
Leaning on the everlasting arms
[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
“Refusing the Party of Life”
Now the tax collectors and sinners
were all drawing near to hear him.
2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying,
“This man receives sinners and eats with them…”
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.
25 “Now his older son was in the field,
and as he came and drew near to the house,
he heard music and dancing.
26 And he called one of the servants
and asked what these things meant.
27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come,
and your father has killed the fattened calf,
because he has received him back safe and sound.’
28 But he was angry and refused to go in.
His father came out and entreated him,
29 but he answered his father,
‘Look, these many years I have served you,
and I never disobeyed your command,
yet you never gave me a young goat,
that I might celebrate with my friends.
30 But when this son of yours came,
who has devoured your property with prostitutes,
you killed the fattened calf for him!’
31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me,
and all that is mine is yours.
32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad,
for this your brother was dead, and is alive;
he was lost, and is found.’”
Luke 15:1-2,11-32 (ESV)
SONG
Amazing Grace
[Verse 1]
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see
[Verse 2]
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
[Verse 3]
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home
[Verse 4]
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
[Verse 5]
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me here below
Will be forever mine
[Verse 6]
When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun
BENEDICTION
And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me,
and all that is mine is yours.
It was fitting to celebrate and be glad,
for this your brother was dead, and is alive;
he was lost, and is found.’”
Luke 15:31-32
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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