Sunday Bulletin, 03-08-26

ORDER OF WORSHIP

• ANNOUNCEMENTS
  
  
• CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 23)
  
  
• SONG OF ADORATION
  
  
• COMMUNITY CONFESSION:
  Father in heaven, we thank you for the freedom you have given us through the life, death and resurrection of your Son. 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 (Psalm 103:8-12)
  
  
• SING TO THE LORD WITH US
  
  
• PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & OFFERING
  
  
• COMMUNION
  
  
• SPECIAL FEATURE
  
  
• SERMON
  
  
• CLOSING SONG
  
  
• BENEDICTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

1. THE WELL EVENT
   The Well, women’s ministry, is hosting a hike on March 14th. Meet at the Filiorum Reserve Trailhead (6264 Ocean Terrace Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes) at 8:30am. About a 2.5 -3 mile moderate hike. Please contact Sylvia for more info or questions.
   
   
2. MEN-IN-MINISTRY ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCH
   The annual Men-in-Ministry St. Patrick's Day lunch is here! Come have some good food and good fellowship at the Flanagan House. Invite friends, family, and coworkers for corned beef, cabbage and carrots, and some yard games. RSVP to Patrick Flanagan if you can make it!
   
   
3.  CULTURAL FORUM
   Our Cultural Forum will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 9-11am, at Grace Long Beach (on the corner of Linden Ave & 36th Street). We want to be culturally responsive to the unfolding needs of the Westside community. What does it mean to be a neighborhood supporting church? What does it mean to flourish as we respond well to the inter-sectional culture of the Westside? What is our part in partnering with the Westside in her flourishing? Let's take time to think through these questions and many more. Continental Breakfast and Childcare will be provided. Please click HERE to register by Wednesday, March 25.
   
   
4. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
   Save-the Date for our Good Friday Service on April 3rd at 7pm. The service will be held at Long Beach Church on the corner of Atlantic Blvd. and 37th Street. We hope that you will be able to join us for this time of remembrance.
   
   
5. BABY DEDICATION
   Please Save-the-Date for our Baby Dedication during service on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Stephens Middle School. If you would like your baby to be dedicated, please contact Debbie via Slack or at debbie@folcov.org and she will arrange a time for Pastor Kim to visit with you and your child.
   
   
6. PRAYER
   Prayer is a priority for us here at FOL. There is a prayer table at the front of the church. You are invited at any time in our service to come forward and light a candle. As the wick of the candle burns and the smoke goes up to the heavens - this is a symbolic representation of your prayer ascending to the heavens, into the very throne room of God. You can write your prayer down on a prayer card and place it in the box beside the prayer table. Pastor Kim and the staff will be happy to pray for your requests throughout the week. You will notice that the candles are in either a blue or a red container. The red is to remind us that we have access into the presence of God because of the blood of Christ. The blue is to remind us that we are united with Christ through baptism of water - and Jesus loves to hear our prayers.
   
   
7. TITHES AND OFFERINGS
   You may give online HERE or place your offering in the wooden box to the right of the stage.
   
   

Need Pastoral Care?
Contact Pastor Kim: kim@folcov.org