Sunday Bulletin, 6-22-25

ORDER OF WORSHIP

• ANNOUNCEMENTS
  
  
• CALL TO WORSHIP (Colossians 1:15-20)
  
  
• SONG OF ADORATION
  
  
• PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
  Father in heaven, we thank you for the freedom you have given us through the life, death and resurrection of your Son. We are in Christ! But we confess today that we often live like slaves. Instead of living like you delight in us, we avoid you in shame and guilt. Instead of receiving your favor as a gift, we try to earn it with our efforts. Instead of accepting your freedom, we prefer our chains. Instead of pursuing your purposes, we cling to our short-sighted agendas. Forgive us. Embrace us. Cleanse us. Heal us. We ask this in Jesus’ name. AMEN
  
  
• ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Micah 7:18-19)
  
  
• SING TO THE LORD WITH US
  
  
• PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & OFFERING
  
  
• COMMUNION
  
  
• GRADUATION SUNDAY
  
  
• MEET & GREET
  
  
• SPECIAL FEATURE
  
  
• DENOMINATION REPORT
  
  
• SERMON
  
  
• CLOSING SONG
  
  
• BENEDICTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. FOL ANNUAL MEETING
   We are looking forward to celebrating this last year and looking forward to the next together as a Church Family. Our Annual Meeting this year will be on June 28, 2025 from 5-8PM at Grace Long Beach. The address is 3601 Linden Avenue, Long Beach 90807. We will be meeting in the Social Hall. All are welcome, childcare is provided. Click HERE to RSVP.
   
   
2. LAUP SUMMER CAMP & VOLUNTEERING
   We are excited to announce that our Summer Camp, planned by FOL staff and led by InterVarsity’s Los Angeles Urban Project (LAUP) college student interns, will be held at Westside Christian Church, for four weeks of Bible lessons, games, songs & dance, reading practice, arts & crafts and snacks! Camp will begin on June 30 and end on July 25 from 9am-12pm. Kids who finished 2nd grade to leaving 5th grade are welcome to attend. The camp cost is $20 per week to offset expenses. HERE is the camp flyer.
   
   One of the ways that we welcome FOL’s support and opportunity to connect with families participating in the camp is through volunteering! Some of the volunteer roles may include: Station/Activity Support including reading support, teaching Bible lessons, crafts, or games, helping to be the snack shopper, helping to register and check-in children.If you would like to offer your time in this way, please sign-up HERE.  
   
   
3. SUMMER MISSIONAL DISCUSSION GROUP
   This summer we invite you into a missional discussion group, where Pastor Kim will lead us through Timothy Keller's book, "Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything." Keller’s materials provide us with a great 11-13 minute video and small group discussion prompts along with a personal reflection guide. In Keller’s words, “Throughout this eight-week ascent—from earthly work to the final revelation of grace—you’ll learn how the gospel can change your heart, your community, and how you can live as a disciple of Jesus Christ in this world, right now, even as you look forward to the promise we have in him. Discover how grace really does change everything.” The meetings will be on Thursdays, July 10 to August 28 at 7pm, at the Morrison home. If you would like to be a part of this Summer Missional Discussion Group, you may register HERE.
   
   
4. HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY
   The Care Ministry of FOL is offering a second presentation of 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 Pastor Kim, beginning June 22 - July 27 (no session on 4th of July weekend).
   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 these sessions.
   
   
5. 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.
   
   
6. 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