Sunday Worship

April 28, 2024

Order of Service

Welcome

Angelica Quintana


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

Treyton Moy


Lectionary Reading

Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:24-30

Joseph Chang


Offertory

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Together


Communal Greeting

Together


Gospel Message

The Ministry of Jesus: The Good Portion

James Park


Communion

Together


Song of Response

Together


Announcements

Together


Benediction

Together


Doxology

Together


Lectionary Reading:

Acts 8:26–40

26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. 27 And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship 28 and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. 29 And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” 30 So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” 31 And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. 32 Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this:

“Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter

    and like a lamb before its shearer is silent,

    so he opens not his mouth.

33 In his humiliation justice was denied him.

    Who can describe his generation?

For his life is taken away from the earth.”

34 And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. 36 And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?”[b] 38 And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. 39 And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Psalm 22:24-30

24 For he has not despised or abhorred

    the affliction of the afflicted,

and he has not hidden his face from him,

    but has heard, when he cried to him.

25 From you comes my praise in the great congregation;

    my vows I will perform before those who fear him.

26 The afflicted[a] shall eat and be satisfied;

    those who seek him shall praise the Lord!

    May your hearts live forever!

27 All the ends of the earth shall remember

    and turn to the Lord,

and all the families of the nations

    shall worship before you.

28 For kingship belongs to the Lord,

    and he rules over the nations.

29 All the prosperous of the earth eat and worship;

    before him shall bow all who go down to the dust,

    even the one who could not keep himself alive.

30 Posterity shall serve him;

    it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation;

GOSPEL MESSAGE

Luke 10:38-42
38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus[a] entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary.[b] Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

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 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:
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