Sunday Worship
April 13, 2025 - palm sunday
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 - Zechariah 9.9
9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Invocation - Presider
Song of Praise
Crown Him (Majesty)
Verse 1
Crown Him with many crowns
The Lamb upon His throne
Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns
All music but its own
Awake my soul and sing
Of Him who died for me
And hail Him as Thy matchless King
Through all eternity
Chorus
Majesty, Lord of all
Let every throne before Him fall
The King of kings, O come adore
Our God who reigns forevermore
Verse 2
Crown Him the Lord of life
Who triumphed over the grave
And rose victorious in the strife
For those He came to save
His glories now we sing
Who died and rose on high
Who died eternal life to bring
And lives that death may die
Bridge
All hail, Redeemer, hail
For He has died for me
His praise and glory shall not fail
Throughout eternity
Words and music by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, George Job Elvey, Godfrey Thring, Matt Maher, Matthew Bridges. ©2013 Capitol CMG Paragon, S.D.G. Publishing, Thankyou Music, Twelve Lions Music, Valley Of Songs Music, Worship Together Music. 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
God, The Uncreated One
Verse 1
God the uncreated one
The Author of salvation
Wrote the laws of space and time
And fashioned worlds to His design
Chorus 1
The One whom angel hosts revere
Hung the stars like chandeliers
Numbered every grain of sand
Knows the heart of every man
He is King forever x2
He is King forevermore
Verse 2
God our fortress and our strength
The rock on which we can depend
Matchless in His majesty
His power and authority
Chorus 2
Unshaken by the schemes of man
Never-changing, Great I am
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall
He is faithful through it all
Crown Him King forever x2
Crown Him King forevermore
Verse 3
Mighty God in mortal flesh
Forsaken by a traitor’s kiss
The curse of sin and centuries
Did pierce the lowly Prince of Peace
Chorus 3
Oh, lifted high, the sinless man
Crucified, the spotless Lamb
Buried by the sons of man
But He was rescued by the Father’s hand
To reign as King forever x2
Reign as King forevermore
Verse 4
King Eternal, God of grace
We crown you with the highest praise
Heaven shouts and saints adore
You’re holy, holy, holy Lord!
Chorus 4
What joy in everlasting life
All is love and faith is sight
Justice rolls and praises rise
At the name of Jesus Christ
(King of kings forever
King of kings forever
King of kings forevermore) x2
Written by Aaron Keyes (ASCAP), Pete James (PRS)
© 2016 Common Hymnal Publishing (ASCAP), 10000 Fathers (ASCAP), Thankyou Music (PRS), Getty Music Songs, LLC ASCAP Publishing Designee (ASCAP) (admin by Music Services). CCLI #11375060.
Confession of Faith - Heidelberg Catechism 37-39
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: Q37. What do you understand by the word “suffered”?
All: That during his whole life on earth, but especially at the end, Christ sustained in body and soul the wrath of God against the sin of the whole human race.
This he did in order that, by his suffering as the only atoning sacrifice, He might deliver us, body and soul, from eternal condemnation, and gain for us God’s grace, righteousness, and eternal life.
Presider: Q38. Why did he suffer “under Pontius Pilate” as judge?
All: So that He, though innocent, might be condemned by an earthly judge, and so free us from the severe judgment of God that was to fall on us.
Presider: Q39. Is it significant that he was “crucified” instead of dying some other way?
All: Yes.
By this I am convinced that he shouldered the curse which lay on me, since death by crucifixion was cursed by God.
God Speaks Through His Word
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Reading
John 12.20-36
20 Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25 Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
27 “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” 29 The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” 30 Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not mine. 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” 33 He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die. 34 So the crowd answered him, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” 35 So Jesus said to them, “The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”
When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them.
Sermon - The hour has come
Rev. Jonny Chung
Song of Response
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me
Verse 1
What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
There is no more for heaven now to give
He is my joy, my righteousness and freedom
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace
Chorus 1
To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
For my life is wholly bound to His
Oh how strange and divine
I can sing, “All is mine”
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Verse 2
The night is dark, but I am not forsaken
For by my side, the Savior, He will stay
I labor on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need, His power is displayed
Chorus 2
To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley, He will lead
Oh the night has been won
And I shall overcome
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Verse 3
No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven
The future’s sure, the price, it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And He was raised to overthrow the grave
Chorus 3
To this I hold, my sin has been defeated
Jesus, now and ever is my plea
Oh, the chains are released
I can sing, “I am free”
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Verse 4
With every breath, I long to follow Jesus
For He has said that He will bring me home
And day by day, I know He will renew me
Until I stand with joy before the throne
Chorus 4
To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete
Still my lips shall repeat
“Yet not I, but through Christ in me”
Outro
When the race is complete
Still my lips shall repeat
“Yet not I, but through Christ in me” (x2)
“Yet not I, but through Christ in me”
Words by Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich Thompson. © 2018 CityAlight Music; Farren Love And War Publishing; Integrity's Alleluia! Music. Used by Permission. CCLI License #11375060.
The Lord’s Supper
Thanksgiving Prayer
Deacon Joey Wang
Benediction
Rev. Jonny Chung
Announcements
Birthdays
Happy birthday, Grace Ocampo (4/18)!
Easter Rehearsal
There is a rehearsal for the parents and kids for our Easter song at 1pm in the main sanctuary.
Friday Nights
We are resuming our Friday night Bible study at 7:30. We will eat together around 6:30.
Good Friday and Easter
We will have a joint service on Good Friday (4/18) at 7:30 and Easter Sunday (4/20). After the Easter service, we will have an Easter Egg hunt. Grace Choi will have more details for our volunteers and parents.
Member’s Meeting
We will meet the first Sunday of May for our member’s meeting at 12:30 in the EM room upstairs.
Volunteer Teams
As we mentioned last month in our member’s meeting, we are looking to restart our volunteer teams. A spreadsheet went out over WhatsApp this past week. Please sign up if you haven’t yet! The plan is to have an assistant deacon or deacon lead each group.
Small Groups
Small groups are going to start up again shortly. More details to follow.
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.
Lunch Signups
There is a new chart for lunch signups near the kitchen area. Previously lunch was $300.00 each time a person served, but the format has changed where each individual or family can donate $100.00 each time.
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 Chun and Joyce as they welcomed Emory San Kim to their family. Let’s pray that God would strengthen their family in these early months.
Please pray for pastor James and Jamie as they welcomed Levi Shin in December.
Please pray for Jean and Tim as they are expecting their third child in June! And please keep the Tsu family in prayer as they mourn the death of Tim’s father.
Connect With Our Pastor
If you would like to set up a time to meet with pastor Jonny, please feel free to call, email, or text him to schedule a time to meet. His email is: chung.jonny@gmail.com.
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!
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.
March Birthdays
Happy birthday to January Birthdays! More information will be sent in the WhatsApp group.