25 OCTOBER 2020
Sunday Worship
(Tim Keller, in article The Gospel and Sex) “Sex is sacred because, with God, it co-creates a new soul. Sex propagates the human race (Gen. 1:28). Its purpose is not merely for the building up of a family name. The purpose of sex is to create families of disciples, to establish new kingdom communities. And, ironically, the main way we learn this is through the Bible’s remark- able attitude toward singleness. Christianity, unlike most traditional religions or cultures, holds out singleness as a viable way of life. Both Jesus and the apostle Paul were single. Jesus spoke about those who remained unmarried in order to better serve the kingdom of God (Matt. 19:12). Paul says singleness is often better for ministering as a sign of the coming kingdom (1 Cor. 7:29–35). Therefore, we are to choose between marriage and singleness not on the basis of whether we want the personal happiness and status of a family but on the basis of which state makes us most useful in the kingdom of God.” (Leo Tolstoy) “Our life has been joined, not by man, but by God. That union can only be severed by a crime, and a crime of that nature brings its own chastisement.”
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Presider: E. David Daebii Choi Preacher: P. Jim Jung CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 119:57-64, Heth 57The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. 58I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. 59When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; 60I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. 61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law. 62At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules. 63I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts. 64The earth, OLord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes! 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! Joel 2:12-13 “12“Yet even now,” declares theLord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.” PRAYER OF ADORATION AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day #43 – THE LAW OF GOD 112. What does the ninth Commandment require? That I bear false witness against no one,[1] twist no one's words,[2] be no backbiter or slanderer,[3] join in condemning no one unheard or rashly;[4] but that on pain of God's heavy wrath, I avoid all lying and deceit[5] as the very works of the devil;[6] and that in matters of judgment and justice and in all other affairs, I love, speak honestly, and confess the truth;[7] also, insofar as I can, defend and promote my neighbor's good name.[8] [1]Prov. 19:5, 9. [2]Ps. 15:3. [3]Rom. 1:28-30. [4]Mt. 7:1-2. Lk. 6:37. [5]Jn. 8:44. [6]Prov. 12:22; 13:5. [7]1Cor. 13:6; Eph.4:25. [8]I Pet.4:8; *Jn. 7:24, 51; *I Pet. 2:21, 23; *Col. 4:6; *I Pet 3:9. SONGS OF PRAISE (Kevin Chan) Crowns Give Us Clean Hands OFFERING / DEDICATION To help you think about your level of giving, here is the financial snapshot of HCC for this month: Last Week’s Giving: $3,940.70 Total October Giving: $8,403.35 Monthly Budget: $17,130.00 Sydney Space: $13,290.48 PRAYER FOR CHRIST'S CHURCH & THE WORLD (Peter Kim) SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:27-32 (Peter Kim) SERMON "Marriage vs. Lust" – Proverbs 5:15-23 Lady Wisdom vs. Woman Folly Lust, Adultery & Cords of Death Love, Marriage & Good Wife ANNOUNCEMENTS RESPONSIVE SONG Refiner's Fire BENEDICTION Ephesians 3:20-21 “20Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
GOD OF FAITHFULNESS
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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 10:30 AM Worship Service Now being live-streamed online each week. The link can be found on our church Facebook Page. Past sermons can be found here. Church Office Suite 3.17, 32 Delhi Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113 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 Number: 16 207 4037 Account Name: HCC Sydney Space BSB: 082 057 Account Number: 32 844 5724
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY While we continue to participate in online worship services as a church, families with children from Preschool to Year 6 are offered separate Children’s Bible Story Lessons each week for parents to teach the children at home. Please contact Claudia Jung if you need assistance with lessons. jcjung@gmail.com GROWTH GROUPS GGs are small group support and accountability units, available to all members and regulars. COMMUNITY GROUPS CG’s include mixed fellowship and activities, but will not be meeting during the current “distancing” season. 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
COMMUNITY BIBLE READING Monday 26 October Job 38 / Hebrews 1 Tuesday 27 October Job 39 / Hebrews 2 Wednesday 28 October Job 40 / Hebrews 3 Thursday 29 October Job 41 / Hebrews 4 Friday 30 October Job 42 / Hebrews 5 Saturday 31 October Psalm 96 PRAYING THROUGH YOUR PEN DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why does God portray His wisdom in a “feminine tone”? Doesn’t God “normally” express Himself in masculine pronoun forms (he, him, his)? What have we gathered from the sermon? What are some immediate consequences resulting from infidelity or adultery? What other trouble does infidelity represent or result in? What benefits do we see resulting from the institution of marriage; and when marriage is good and harmonious? What expansive qualities do we observe in a “good wife” [Prov.31]? What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME TO HCC Thank you for joining our HCC Sunday live-stream worship. If you are new to our church, even though we’re not physically meeting together, 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! COVID-19 UPDATE Please continue to stay safe and informed of COVID-19 developments. Stay in touch with one another via phone and electronically, and please let us know if there’s anything the church leadership can help with. Ask Pastor Jim Anything Please make your submissions for Ask Pastor Jim Anything on our website, HERE. Blog posts for this series entries can be found HERE. Media Team Recruitment HCC Media Team is looking for someone to join the Team – to help with the presentation slides for Sunday Worship, on a rotation basis. Please get in touch with Liz Kim if you're interested :) COMMUNITY GROUPS Community Groups have been updated in order to accommodate Community Live Worship (also known as “watch party”). They are Ryde CG, Eastwood CG, West CG, and North CG. The City group is not a full-fledged CG, but CLW will be accommodated for those in the area. Please enquire with Sarah Gho. If you would like to join HCC’s Live Worship on location, please let us know, and we’d be happy to accommodate your space at the office with the North CG. All groups are reminded to continue observing the safety protocol at all meetings. GROWTH GROUPS HCC Growth Groups meet every week—except during school breaks. Be sure to get connected in these small group meetings for care, accountability, sermon reflection, prayer and fellowship. If you have any questions, please enquire with P. Jim, Elder David Choi or Delaney Chow.