Sunday Bulletin, 02-08-26

ORDER OF WORSHIP

• ANNOUNCEMENTS
  
  
• CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 96:10–13)
  
  
• SONG OF ADORATION
  
  
• COMMUNITY CONFESSION:
  Gracious God, we confess that we have longed too much for the comforts of this world. We have loved the gifts more than the giver. In your mercy, help us to see that all the things we pine for are shadows, but you are substance; that they are quicksands, but you are mountain; that they are shifting, but you are anchor. We plead your forgiveness on the merits of Jesus Christ. Accept his worthiness for our unworthiness, his sinlessness for our transgressions, his fullness for our emptiness, his glory for our shame, his righteousness for our dead works, his death for our life. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
  
  
• ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Romans 5:6-8)
  
  
• SING TO THE LORD WITH US
  
  
• PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & OFFERING
  
  
• COMMUNION
  
  
• SPECIAL FEATURE
  
  
• SERMON
  
  
• CLOSING SONG
  
  
• BENEDICTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

1. CULTURAL FORUM
   SAVE THE DATE for our Cultural Forum on Saturday, March 28! 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.
   Time: 9am - 11am
   Location: Grace Church LB
   Continental Breakfast and Childcare will be provided.
   
   
2.  CHURCH HEALTH ASSESSMENT
   We would love your input! FOL is participating in a survey to help us better understand the health of our church. We would love both members as well as attendees to take about 20 minutes to follow the link and answer the questions. A representative from our denomination will be meeting with members of the Leadership Team to present results to help us think about our strengths and areas of growth. The survey assesses health in three areas: missional identity, vision, and leadership. You may access the link by clicking HERE. Thank you so much for your participation! We appreciate it!
   
   
3. COMMUNITY INCLUSION SEMINAR
   We live and move and share our faith in a wildly varied mosaic of ethnicities and cultures. This makes our relationships and communication so very fascinating…. and also complex! The Community Inclusion team would like to invite you to an interactive seminar called Navigating the Invisible: 3 Worldviews, coming up on Saturday February 21st, from 9-11 a.m., at Long Beach Church on 37th and Atlantic. With a self assessment, short presentation on 3 types of worldviews, and interactive practice, you will learn to understand yourself and others with respect to worldview drivers, and you’ll leave with some tools to navigate intercultural situations. Come with an open heart and mind, and please share a bagel and coffee breakfast with us! And bring kids; childcare will be available on site. If you’re interested in taking the free assessment today, this LINK will take you to The Culture Test.
   
   
4. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
   Please Save-the-Date for our Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 18 at 7pm. The service will be at Long Beach Church (Long Beach Church, 3707 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807; corner of Atlantic Ave. & 37th Street). All are welcome. Please feel free to invite family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. We look forward to this time of beginning the season of Lent with you.
   
   
5. 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