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PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:12
For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God,
you will not despise.
Psalm 51:16-17
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
James 4:6
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;
my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things
too great and too marvelous for me.
But I have calmed and quieted my soul…
O, Israel, hope in the Lord forevermore!
Psalm 131
Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
SONG
Great Things
[Verse 1]
Come let us worship our King
Come let us bow at His feet
He has done great things
See what our Savior has done
See how His love overcomes
He has done great things
He has done great things
[Chorus]
Oh Hero of Heaven, You conquered the grave
You free every captive and break every chain
Oh God, You have done great things
We dance in Your freedom, awake and alive
Oh Jesus, our Savior, Your name lifted high
Oh God, You have done great things
[Verse 2]
You’ve been faithful through every storm
You’ll be faithful forevermore
You have done great things
And I know You will do it again
For Your promise is “Yes and amen”
You do great things
God, You do great things
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Hallelujah God, above it all
Hallelujah God, unshakable
Hallelujah, You have done great things
[Chorus]
SONG
Here I Am to Worship
[Verse 1]
Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes and let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You
[Chorus]
Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You’re my God
Altogether lovely, altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
[Verse 2}
King of all days, oh so highly exalted
You’re glorious in heaven above, yes You are
Humbly You came to this Earth You created
All for love’s sake became poor
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin up on that cross
[Chorus]
SCRIPTURE READING
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,
“The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat,
so do and observe whatever they tell you,
but not the works they do.
For they preach, but do not practice.
They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,
and lay them on people’s shoulders,
but they themselves are not willing to move them
with their finger.
They do all their deeds to be seen by others.
For they make their phylacteries broad
and their fringes long,
and they love the place of honor at feasts
and the best seats in the synagogues
and greetings in the marketplaces
and being called rabbi by others.
But you are not to be called rabbi,
for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.
And call no man your father on earth,
for you have one Father, who is in heaven.
Neither be called instructors,
for you have one instructor, the Christ.
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled,
and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Matthew 23:1-12
SONG
This is My Father’s World
[Verse 1]
This is my Father’s world
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres
This is my Father’s world
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought
[Verse 2]
This is my Father’s world
The birds their carols raise
The morning light, the lily white
Declare their Maker’s praise
This is my Father’s world
He shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
He speaks to me everywhere
[Verse 3]
This is my Father’s world:
O let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong
God is the Ruler yet
This is my Father’s world
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
[Coda]
This is my Father’s world
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
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!
[ Deacons Meeting 3/8, Session 3/18 ]
OFFERTORY
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
After January 2026
YTD 2025 Projected Giving: $52,318
YTD 2025 Actual Giving: $64,067
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SERMON
“Places of Honor”
7 Now he told a parable to those who were invited,
when he noticed how they chose the places of honor,
saying to them,
8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast,
do not sit down in a place of honor,
lest someone more distinguished than you
be invited by him,
9 and he who invited you both will come and say to you,
‘Give your place to this person,’
and then you will begin with shame
to take the lowest place.
10 But when you are invited,
go and sit in the lowest place,
so that when your host comes he may say to you,
‘Friend, move up higher.’
Then you will be honored in the presence
of all who sit at table with you.
11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,
and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Luke 14:7-11 ESV
SONG
Great Are You Lord
[Verse]
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
[Chorus]
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
[Chorus]
[Verse]
BENEDICTION
Clothe yourselves, all of you,
with humility toward one another,
for “God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”
Humble yourselves, therefore,
under the mighty hand of God
so that at the proper time he may exalt you.
1 Peter 5:5-6
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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