3 APRIL 2022
Sunday Program
“The cross is ‘I’ crossed out.” (A.W. Tozer) “We must do something about the cross, and one of two things only we can do—flee it, or die upon it." (Billy Graham) “The blood of Christ may seem to be a grim, repulsive subject to those who do not realize its true significance, but to those who have accepted his redemption and have been set free form sin’s chains, the blood of Christ is precious.” (Sydney J. Harris) “A cynic is not merely one who reads bitter lessons from the past; he is one who is prematurely disappointed in the future.”
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Presider: E. David Choi Preacher: P. Jim Jung CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 72:3-7 3Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness! 4May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor! 5May they fear you while the sun endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations! 6May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth! 7In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more! SILENT CONFESSION Let us prepare our hearts by privately confessing our sins to our loving Heavenly Father. Be honest before God, and bear your heart and soul to Him. Thank Him and Praise Him for the good things; and confess those sins you knowingly and unknowingly commit, even the sin of omitting the good that you ought to have done. (Silent Private Prayer) ASSURANCE OF PARDON (In Christ, our sins are covered!) Hear the good news of the forgiveness of your sins! Ezekiel 36:25-26 “ “25I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleanness, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. 26And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” PRAYER OF ADORATION (Esther) SONGS OF PRAISE Rejoice Man of Sorrows OFFERING Lost in Wonder To help you think about your level of giving, here is the financial snapshot of HCC for this month: Last week’s Giving: $4,659.00 Total Giving for March: $18,299.00 Monthly Budget: $21,000 Sydney Space: $46,974.85 GENERAL TITHES & OFFERINGS vs. SYDNEY SPACE OFFERING These are two separate HCC accounts (BSB: 082 057). For General Tithes and Offerings (16 207 4037); and specifically for Sydney Space (32 844 5724). At the end of each month, 10% of all general tithes and offerings will go towards SS account as “seed money”. Please DO NOT reroute your general giving towards SS account. SS is specifically to give above and beyond your general commitment. ANNOUNCEMENTS THE LORD'S SUPPER PRAYER FOR CHRIST'S CHURCH & THE WORLD SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 22:14-18 (Michael) SERMON “Jesus Crucified” – Mark 15:21-32 The Cross The Crucifixion The Cruelty RESPONSIVE SONG How Great Is Our God BENEDICTION Romans 15:13 “13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
GOD OF ENDURING PATIENCE
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WELCOME TO HCC! We are a gospel centered church seeking the renewal of our city by the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the glory of God! We are so glad to have you join us for our worship service today. If you’re with us for the first time, please let us know who you are by filling out our please fill out the 'Newcomers Form' here and we’ll get in touch! Sunday Worship 10:00AM Harbour Tea 10:30AM Worship Service We'd love for you to join us for our weekly Sunday services. You can join us in person at Next Gen or online via our church Facebook Page. Past sermons can be found here. Church location 41B College Street Gladesville NSW 2111 OFFERING Offering is part of our worship to God. The Bible gives us an enduring principle of tithing of our gross income as the baseline for the Christian’s worship through giving (2 Cor 9:7; Malachi 3:8-10). If every church member gave 10%, we would have enough financial resources for all the gospel ministry God is calling our church to do. Let the Spirit guide you in all final matters. You may give electronically to the account details below:
Account Name: Harbour City Church BSB: 082 057 Account No. : 16 207 4037 Account Name: HCC Sydney Space BSB: 082 057 Account No. : 32 844 5724
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Harbour City Church welcomes families with children of all ages to the Sunday worship services. An “open creche” area is provided at the back of the venue for parents to use with their babies and toddlers. Bible Story Time for children who are 3 years old and above will be taking place in the Children’s Ministry room during Sunday services, after the announcement time. If you have any questions about Children’s Ministry, please contact Gloria. GROWTH GROUPS GGs are small group support and accountability units, available to all members and regulars. It is the core discipleship ministry of HCC. COMMUNITY GROUPS CGs meet on the first Sunday of each month for lunch fellowship after worship. This ministry is for wider church bonding beyond GGs, including mixed fellowship and activities. ELDERS
Jim Jung Senior Pastor 0430 423 986 Jason Ju Ruling Elder 0422 647 599 David Choi Ruling Elder 0433 666 991
KEEP IN TOUCH Find us online for regular posts, reflections and to get to know us a little better via our Facebook, Instagram and website. Facebook: @harbourcitychurch Instagram: @hcc_syd www.harbourcitychurch.com
1. Adoration Praise the Father for His attributes and actions 2. Confession Confess and acknowledge your sinfulness 3. Thanksgiving Thank Jesus for His salvation 4. Supplication Ask the Spirit to transform you
COMMUNITY BIBLE READING Please join us in daily reading of God's word as a church body. There is an app available for the reading plan 'Community Bible Reading' and a link available here. PRAYING THROUGH YOUR PEN DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why was the cross specifically used as the death instrument for Jesus according to the sermon? Have you ever personally dwelt on the moment of the crucifixion of Jesus? What emotions have you felt? What have you realized on a personal level? Our words of mockery and cruelty often reveal where our hearts lie. Have you ever caught your own sinful intent? How did the gospel rebuke or transform you in those moment(s)? What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
WELCOME TO HCC Thank you for joining our HCC worship. If you are new to our church, we want to welcome you and would love to get to know you. Please fill out the 'Newcomers Form' here and we’ll get in touch! For any more information about anything or to respond to any announcements, you can always email info@harbourcitychurch.com COMMUNITY GROUP LUNCH FELLOWSHIP On the first Sunday of each month, Community Groups will be gathering for lunch fellowship immediately after service. If unsure where you belong, feel free to reach out to Daebii or Delaney. IMBIBE (FAITH EXPLORED) Imbibe is a brand new initiative for those seeking to know more about the Bible and the Gospel, especially for those wanting to explore Christianity and have their questions answered in a smaller and more personal environment. The first meeting will start on Thursday 14th April. Please let PJ or Delaney know of your interest. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE Join us for Good Friday Service on 15th April at 4:30PM as we reflect on the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Stay for a light dinner afterwards. WM BOOKS & BRUNCH All women are invited to a Books & Brunch fellowship. What is Books & Brunch? It's a time of fellowship where you bring some of your good reads to swap for another, while enjoying yummy nibbles over coffee, tea and good conversations. Location: at the Jungs (please get the address from your Growth Group leaders) When: Saturday, April 23rd, 10AM HCC OPEN HOUSE Saturday 21st May, 3-6PM – Celebrate God’s Faithfulness to HCC, learn what HCC is about, and we introduce the community to our new venue with good food and music. More details coming soon! HCC CAMP 3.0 Save the Date from 16th-17th July! WAYS TO HELP UKRAINE Consider engaging with what’s happening in Ukraine by Giving, Advocating, and Praying. More information on the Ukraine situation, here GIVE TO NSW FLOOD VICTIMS Donate to people impacted by the floods, here GROWTH GROUPS Growth Groups meet every week except for during school holidays. Be sure to get connected to these small group meetings for care, accountability, sermon reflection, prayer, and fellowship. Please remember to follow all necessary safety protocols during this time. If you’d like to get plugged into a group, contact P. Jim, Elder David, Delaney, Sarah G or email info@harbourcitychurch.com. COVID-19 UPDATE Please continue to stay safe and informed of COVID-19 developments. Stay in touch with one another, and please let us know if there's anything the church leadership can help with. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jotham, Delaney, or Daebii.
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