Sunday Worship
June 22, 2025
11:00 AM
God Invites Us and Calls Us to Worship
Greeting - Romans 1.7
7 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Call to Worship - Luke 19.37-40
37 As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, 38 saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
Invocation - Presider
Song of Praise
Holy Forever
Verse 1
A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb
And all who’ve gone before us
And all who will believe
Will sing the song of ag-es to the Lamb
Pre Chorus
Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all
Chorus 1
And the angels cry, “Holy”
All creation cries, “Holy”
You are lifted high, holy
Holy forever
Verse 2
If you’ve been forgiven, if you’ve been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
If you walk in freedom, and if you bear His name
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
We’ll sing the song forever and Amen
Chorus 2
And the angels cry, “Holy”
All creation cries, “Holy”
You are lifted high, holy
Holy forever
Hear your people sing, “Holy”
To the King of kings, holy
You will always be, holy
Holy forever
Words by Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Phil Wickham. © 2022 Brian and Jenn Publishing; Capitol CMG Paragon; S. D. G. Publishing; Be Essential Songs; My Magnolia Music; Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs; Bethel Music Publishing. Used by Permission. CCLI License #11375060.
God Purifies Us
Call to Confession - Luke 13.34-35
34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’”
Individual Prayer
Representative Prayer - Presider
Assurance of Pardon - Luke 19.9
9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham.
Song of Thanksgiving
You Alone Can Rescue
Verse 1
Who, oh Lord, could save themselves; their own soul could heal?
Our shame was deeper than the sea; Your grace is deeper still
Chorus
And you alone can rescue, You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us, led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise
Verse 2
You, oh Lord, have made a way; the great divide You healed
For when our hearts were far a-way, Your love went further still
Yes, Your love goes further still
Bridge
We lift up our eyes, lift up our eyes. You're the Giver of Life
We lift up our eyes, lift up our eyes. You're the Giver of Life
We lift up our eyes, lift up our eyes. You're the Giver of Life
We lift up our eyes, lift up our eyes. You're the Giver of Life
Words and music by Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman. ©2008 Atlas Mountain Songs, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs. Used by Permission. CCLI License #11375060.
Confession of Faith - Heidelberg Catechism
First published in 1563, the Heidelberg Catechism has been used by Christians around the world ever since. The Catechism summarizes the major teachings of Holy Scripture and is one of the most clear, helpful and comforting guides into the holy gospel.
Presider: Q26. What do you believe when you say: I believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth?
All: That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who out of nothing created heaven and earth and all that is in them, and who still upholds and governs them by his eternal counsel and providence, is, for the sake of Christ his Son, my God and my Father.
In him I trust so completely as to have no doubt that he will provide me with all things necessary for body and soul, and will also turn to my good whatever adversity he sends me in this life of sorrow. He is able to do so as almighty God, and willing also as a faithful Father.
God Speaks Through His Word
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Reading
Colossians 4.2-6
2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Sermon - Some Final Commands
Rev. Jonny Chung
Song of Response
All SuffIcient Merit
Verse 1
All sufficient merit shining like the sun
A fortune I inherit
By no work I have done
My righteousness I forfeit
At my Savior’s cross
Where all sufficient merit
Did what I could not
Verse 2
In love He condescended eternal now in time
A life without a blemish
The Maker made to die
The law could never save us
Our lawlessness had won
Until the pure and spotless
Lamb had finally come
Chorus
It is done, it is finished
No more debt I owe
Paid in full, all sufficient
Merit now my own
Verse 3
I lay down my garments any empty boast
Good works now all corrupted
By the sinful host
Dressed in my Lord Jesus
A crimson robe made white
No more fear of judgement
His righteousness is mine
Verse 4
All sufficient merit firm in life and death
The joy of my salvation
Shall be my final breath
When I stand accepted
Before the throne of God
I’ll gaze upon my Jesus
And thank Him for the cross
Yes, I’ll thank You for the cross
Chorus End
It is done, it is finished
No more debt I owe
Paid in full, all sufficient
Merit now my own
Oh Your merit now my own x2
Words by Bethany Barnard, Bryan Fowler, Shane Barnard.© 2023 More Songs From Wellhouse; Songs From Wellhouse; Be Essential Songs; bryanfowlersongs. Used by Permission. CCLI License #11375060.
Thanksgiving Prayer
Deacon Aaron Wu
Benediction
Rev. Jonny Chung
Announcements
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Tsu family in welcoming Luke to their family on Friday!
Friday Nights
We will have our normal Bible study this coming Friday night.
Graduation Service
Our graduation service has been moved back to June 27th. Please join us as we celebrate those who have graduated from their respective schools.
VBS
Mark your calendars for VBS! It will be July 18-20 and the theme will revolve around God’s creation. More details to come.
Childcare
We are looking for a couple volunteers to help with childcare for 30 to 60 minutes on Sundays as needed after lunch. Please let Jonny know if you are able to help.
Fall Retreat
Mark your calendars for a fall retreat over Labor Day weekend. The plan is to be in Lake Geneva from Friday evening (8/29) - Sunday morning worship (9/1). More details to come!
Sermons
The weekly sermon will be posted on the “Sermons” tab on our website. If you’d like to watch the previous week’s livestream, it will be posted on the church’s YouTube site.
Connect With Our Pastor
Pastor Jonny would like to start meeting with our church members to get to know you and to see how he can support you in prayer and in your walk with the Lord. Don’t be surprised if you get a text or email to try and set up a time to meet for lunch or for a coffee.
Digital Giving
Give contributions to church with Zelle through your mobile banking app or through the Zelle app. Our email for Zelle is highland.giving@gmail.com.
Rides to and from Lamb’s Farm
We are working on setting up a new rotation of men who can give rides to and from Lamb’s Farm. If we have enough folks, we can split the rides between individuals who will give rides from and individuals who will give rides to Lamb’s Farm. If you are able to help, please let one of the deacons or pastor Jonny know. A realistic expectation would be for everyone on the rotation to serve once every 6-8 weeks in this capacity.
Welcome
We are glad to be with you today! Do stick around after our worship service for lunch and fellowship!
Prayer Requests
Please pray for Josiah. Josiah has a rare genetic neurodevelopmental condition caused by a variation in the TNPO2 gene. His condition is extremely rare; only a few dozen individuals in the entire world have it. Please keep Josiah and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Pray that God would work miracles in Josiah’s life and use Josiah to show the grace and faithfulness of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Please pray for Jean and Tim as they are expecting their third son in June!
Connect With Our Deacons
Are you or another church member in need of help? Want to get more involved with sympathy and service in our church fellowship? Notice something in our building that needs attention? Or do you have any questions or concerns about our church overall? If so, then please don’t hesitate to connect with our deacons! Our EM deacons are Aaron, Brian, Joey, and Tim, and they are here to serve you and minister God’s compassion and care in our church. Feel free to connect with them via phone, text, or email (highlandemdeacons@gmail.com). Let’s grow together with our deacons for the glory of Christ Jesus!
Signup For Sunday Lunches
Consider supporting lunches for our church on Sundays! Every lunch we enjoy on Sundays are provided by the generous support of our church members. For 2024, members can either provide/cook/buy food on their own or give $100 to our church and have a dedicated cooking team buy/prepare/cook food on their behalf. Check out the signup sheet next to the kitchen window!