Sunday Bulletin, 4-27-25

ORDER OF WORSHIP

• ANNOUNCEMENTS
  
  
• CALL TO WORSHIP (Revelation 21:3-6)
  
  
• SONG OF ADORATION
  
  
• PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
  O Lord, we openly admit that you know us thoroughly. Our deepest secrets are open before you. You know our thoughts before they are conceived in our minds. We cannot hide from you. Therefore, we ask that you reveal our sins to us, so that we may humble ourselves again in your presence and seek your forgiveness and grace. We admit we have tolerated sinful thoughts about power, lust, greed, jealousy, malice and other things that grieve your heart. We have committed sins of omission and commission. But we seek your mercy and cleansing from our sins by the blood of Christ. And we thank you for your Spirit who enables us to walk in holiness and obedience. Give us the grace to please you this day and forever. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.
  
  
• ASSURANCE OF PARDON (John 3:16-17)
  
  
• SING TO THE LORD WITH US
  
  
• PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & OFFERING
  
  
• COMMUNION
  
  
• SPECIAL FEATURE
  
  
• SERMON
  
  
• CLOSING SONG
  
  
• BENEDICTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. THE WELL EVENT
   Join the Well for lunch after church on May the 4th, where the only thing stronger than the Force will be our appetites. Come, join the rebellion (against hunger) and may the forks be with you! RSVP to Kelli Vos at 909-720-6674 or via Slack to let us know you're coming. Lunch will be provided. Not a Star Wars fan? Come anyways and hang out! Click here for more information.
   
   
2. HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY
   The Care Ministry of FOL is offering five powerful, highly practical teaching sessions designed to meet the unique, sometimes complex needs of children and teens, particularly those impacted by adoption and/or foster care.  All members of our church who are parents or guardians or care for children either in their vocation or in ministry at FOL are invited to attend these zoom sessions on Sundays at 7:30pm facilitated by Tim Sato.
   SAVE THE DATES: 4/27, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1 and 6/8.
   WHO IS INVITED: Anyone who works with youth and children in our church or in their vocation as well as anyone who is a parent or guardian.
   Please check out the slack channel #hope-for-the-journey for zoom information for our first session next Sunday!
   
   
3. MINISTRY LEADERS MEETING
   On Saturday, May 10, there will be an important meeting for all teams that lead ministries across our church to think about budget planning for the 25-26 fiscal year, to revisit vision and mission statements, and to talk about what the summer will look like at FOL. If you are a part of a team that leads a ministry at FOL, you are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30am and the meeting will begin promptly at 9-11am, at the Family Center. Click here to RSVP.
   
   
4. WESTSIDE BEACH STREET EVENT
   Also on Saturday, May 10, the Westside Beach Street Open Streets will take place from 11am-5pm. Hosted by the City of LB, this event will uplift the City’s Westside Promise Initiative, a 10-year community investment plan that aligns existing City efforts to face challenges on the Westside. The event route will be on Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue. Entertainment hubs along the route will feature live music, a kid zone, food trucks and more. Bring family and friends to enjoy time supporting the Westside. Please note that there will be street closures on Willow between Long Beach Blvd and Santa Fe, and on Santa Fe, South of Willow. Click here for more information. Click here for street closure information.
   
   
5. LAUP SAVE-THE-DATE
   We are excited to announce that our proposed dates for LAUP (Los Angeles Urban Project) are June 26-July 27. Alice, Tim, Caroline, and Debbie will be leading LAUP, alongside college students from InterVarsity, in a Summer Bible School for the children in our community. We invite you to Save-the-dates and consider a wonderful opportunity to serve as a volunteer. More details will follow once we have confirmation of our site and plans in place.
   
   
6. PASTORAL PRAYER
   Pastor Kim would love to be able to pray for you. If you have any prayer concerns please let her know by entering your request on this form. You do not need to share your identity - it can be completely confidential if this is your preference. One the primary roles of your pastor, or of any spiritual leader, is to carry you on their heart and to therefore carry you into the presence of God as they pray for you.
   
   
7. TITHES AND OFFERINGS
   You may give online (folcov.org/give) or place your offering in the wooden box to the right of the stage.
   
   

Need Pastoral Care?
Contact Pastor Kim  kim@folcov.org