10 APRIL 2022
Palm Sunday
(Joni Erickson Tada) “For the Lord Jesus, there was no fellowship in suffering. For the Lord, there was only the wooden insensitivity of his disciples—from the first day right up to the end of his ministry. For him, there was only that awful climax of isolation on the cross, even to the point of being forsaken by the Father and abandoned to God’s blazing wrath.” (Brooke Foss Westcott) “The sovereignty of Christ from the cross is a new sovereignty. It has destroyed forever the formula that might is right. It has put to shame the self-assertion of false heroism. It has surrounded with imperishable dignity the completeness of sacrifice. It has made clear to the pure heart that the prerogative of authority is wider service. The divine King rules forever by dying.” (Charles Swindoll) “We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situation.”
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Presider: P. Jim Jung Preacher: P. Jim Jung CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 75:1-10 1We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds. 2“At the set time that I appoint I will judge with equity. 3When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants, it is I who keep steady its pillars. Selah 4I say to the boastful, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn; 5do not lift up your horn on high, or speak with haughty neck.’ ” 6For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up, 7but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another. 8For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup with foaming wine, well mixed, and he pours out from it, and all the wicked of the earth shall drain it down to the dregs. 9But I will declare it forever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. 10All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up. 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! Hosea 11:8-9“ “..My compassion grows warm and tender. 9I will not execute my burning anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim; for I am God and not a man, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come in wrath.” PRAYER OF ADORATION (Kara) SONGS OF PRAISE Only a Holy God In Tenderness OFFERING Amazing Love (You Are My King) To help you think about your level of giving, here is the financial snapshot of HCC for this month: Last week’s Giving: $7,382.66 Total Giving for March: $18,949.00 Monthly Budget: $21,000 Sydney Space: $46,975.24 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 *Children are excused for Bible Story Time* PRAYER FOR CHRIST'S CHURCH & THE WORLD (David) SCRIPTURE READING Numbers 21:4-9 (Joanna) SERMON “The Death of Christ” – Mark 15:33-41 Six unholy hours The death of Christ The aftermath of death RESPONSIVE SONG This is Amazing Grace BENEDICTION 1 Corinthians 15:58 “58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
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 What was happening for most of the six hours while Jesus hung on the cross? What dimensions of darkness were present in those hours? Why must we face the death of Christ? What should be our response to God as we look on to Christ who died on the cross? What is the significance of the temple’s curtain torn from top to bottom? 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 SERVANTS QUARTER MEETING TODAY Reminder to all servant leaders to stay for the meeting at 1:30 PM 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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