Sunday Worship

April 21, 2024

Order of Service

Welcome

Curtis Xia


Call to Worship

Together


The Apostle’s Creed

Together


Song of Approach

Together


Confession of Sin

Together


Assurance of Pardon

Together


Songs of Grace

Together


Congregational Prayer

Concluded with The Lord’s Prayer

Amy Ro


Lectionary Reading

Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23

Catherine Kim


Offertory

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Together


Communal Greeting

Together


Gospel Message

The Ministry of Jesus: Jesus Walks on Water

James Park


Communion

Together


Song of Response

Together


Announcements

Together


Benediction

Together


Doxology

Together


Lectionary Reading:

Acts 4:5-12

5 On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, 6 with Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, 9 if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. 11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.] 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely[d] goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.

GOSPEL MESSAGE

Matthew 14:22-33

22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

COMMUNION PRAYERS

For those receiving communion:

Be present, be present, O Jesus, our great High Priest, as you were present with your disciples. Be known to us in the breaking of bread and the taking of the cup. Grant me a taste of the great love with which you have loved us, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

For those seeking and questioning:

Almighty God, I come before you with a lot of questions. Help me to know you are who you say you are. Guide me and illuminate my darkness. Open my eyes and heart that I may experience your goodness, and give me grace for my shortcomings. In all my searching, help me know you are near. Amen.

For those placing their faith in Jesus Christ:

Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in this gift of your Word and Sacrament. I want to love you above all things, and I desire to possess you within my soul. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I am asking you to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to you, together with all your faithful people, and I embrace you with all the affections of my soul. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. 


Announcements

Save the Dates and Sign Ups Affinity Group Outing
Join us for opportunities to get to know other people in our church through Affinity Group Outings! Feel free to also invite co-workers or friends and family for us to get to know them.
Saturday, April 27 Picnic and Arbor Day Festival at Planting Fields Arboretum
Meet at the Visitor Pavilion, 10am-4pm. Here to sign up or for more info.
Saturday June 8, Strawberry Picking at Patty’s Berries & Bunches Farm
Form and more information to follow. Any questions or suggestions for future outings please contact Judy Chang [email protected].

Adult Bible Study | April-June
The adult Bible class is back. We are excited to announce the following classes:
Commandments 7-10 led by Jeff Jou on 4/14/24 and 4/28/24
Biblical Narrative led by Joshua Ro and Terence Moy on 5/26/24, 6/9/24 and 6/23/24

Have you ever wondered how the different parts of the Bible fit together? Or maybe you’ve felt a disconnect between the Old and New Testaments? In Luke 24, on the road to Emmaus, Jesus says that all of Scripture points to himself. Join us as we look at the big picture story of Scripture, highlighting the historical narrative, as well as major themes that thread throughout that narrative. We hope this will give us a deeper sense of God’s story of redemption and our place in it.


All classes will run from 12:45-2:15pm in Room 117. Snacks will be provided and childcare is available. Sign here.

Women’s Ministry Spring Cleaning Swap | May 5
It’s peak Spring Cleaning season! If you are purging clothes, toys, electronics, household items, etc. that still have a lot of life left, please bring them to our swap. Tables will be available in the cafeteria after Sunday service to display your items for people to browse and take. All items must be given away for FREE. You may drop off containers labeled with your name at the cafetiera starting at 10:30am. Please note that any unclaimed items must be taken back by its original owner. Contact [email protected] or Sharon Jun with any questions.

BPCC Walk For Life | May 11
On Saturday, May 11th Boro Pregnancy Counseling Center will be hosting their annual Walk For Life from 9-11am. It will be held at Little Bay Park (near Throgs Neck Bridge). Let’s support our partner, BPCC, in a fun outdoor event. Please register here. All are welcome!

Mission Care Team Info Session | May 19
Join us on May 19, 12:30PM for an info session about missions. Learn about the Missions Care Team, hear about the missionaries we support, and explore short-term mission opportunities. Come enjoy some finger food and desserts from around the world. We will meet in the nursery. If you have any questions, please contact Diana ([email protected]).

Membership Sign Up
If you are interested in becoming a member of King’s Cross Church, please sign here or email Kristen at [email protected].

Churchwide Bible Reading Plan
Join our churchwide Bible reading plan here

Zoom ServiceZoom service will only be available to individuals caring for infants/children or are physically ill and cannot come to in person service. If you need the Zoom link and password please fill out this form by Sunday, 8am. 

Community Groups
Community groups are small gatherings of people committed to growing together in the Gospel. If you have yet to join a group, we welcome you to join. If you are interested, but don’t know where to start, please email [email protected].

KCC Resources & FormsThe Diaconate team is here to serve you and our community in tangible ways. Here are all relevant resources you can use to reach us:

  • Counseling Support Request Form
    • Use this form if you are seeking a licensed counselor and/or financial assistance for counseling. Two elected leaders will be assigned to walk alongside you in this process.
  • Mercy Case Form
    • Use this form if you are in need of financial assistance from King’s Cross Church. All information provided via this form and details discussed will remain strictly confidential with the two elected leaders assigned to the case.
  • If you have other concern for the Diaconate team, you can reach out to us through the [email protected] or reach out to the following active members:
Active Diaconate Members (12)
Judy ChangEd ChunLisa FongCat Kim
Kimberly KimCharles LaiJovita LaiEunmi Moy
Amy RoGrace SuhuJane XiaBrendon Yee