28 FEBRUARY 2021
Sunday Worship
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(J. C. Ryle) “He that boasts of being one of God’s elect, while he is wilfully and habitually living in sin, is only deceiving himself, and talking wicked blasphemy.” (Thomas a Kempis) “No man can ever lack this mortification of his vanity, that what he knows is but a very little in comparison of what he is ignorant of. Consider this, and instead of boasting thy knowledge of a few things, confess and be out of countenance for the many more which thou dost not understand.” (John Newton) “When we look at the ungodly, we are not to hate them - but to pity them, mourn over them and pray for them. Nor have we any right to boast over them; for, by nature, and of ourselves, we are no better than they.”
Presider: P. Jim Jung Preacher: Sijin Yang CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 142:1-7 1Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; 2he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. 3O Lord, what is man that you regard him, or the son of man that you think of him? 4Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow. 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! Isaiah 44:21-22 “21Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant; I formed you; you are my servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. 22I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.” PRAYER OF ADORATION AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The New City Catechism – #9 9. What does God require in the first, second and third Commandments? First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works [Deut.6:13-14] “13 It is the Lord your God you shall fear. Him you shall serve and by his name you shall swear. 14 You shall not go after other gods, the gods of the peoples who are around you” SONGS OF PRAISE Ancient of Days O Come to the Altar 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: $2,153.25 Total February Giving: $10,755.75 Monthly Budget: $15,500.00 Sydney Space: $18,916.57 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. PRAYER FOR CHRIST'S CHURCH & THE WORLD (Jason) SCRIPTURE READING Jeremiah 31:31-34 (Jason) SERMON “Draw Near in Humility” – James 4:1-12 Raging passions of the heart Quiet, stillness of the heart Transformation of the heart ANNOUNCEMENTS RESPONSIVE SONG Blessed Assurance BENEDICTION Revelation 7:12 “Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
GOD DRAWS US NEAR
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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
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:
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
Jim Jung Senior Pastor 0430 423 986 Jason Ju Ruling Elder 0422 647 599 David Choi Ruling Elder 0433 666 991
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
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 How do the raging passions of your heart manifest themselves in your decisions/attitudes/habits/ ambitions/desires? Why does it take so much (ie. disaster) for us to humbly submit ourselves and draw near to God in godly sorrow/repentance? How should the softening/transformation of our hearts change our attitudes and behaviour towards other Christians? What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
ON-GOING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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SUNDAY WORSHIP UDPATE HCC is moving back to in-person worship on Sundays! Starting Sunday 7th March, join us at Next Gen Ryde, 504A Victoria Road, Ryde, NSW, 2112. We can’t wait to worship with you all. Remember to continue to follow all COVID safe protocols as we gather. COMMUNITY GROUPS As we move back to in-person worship, we encourage community groups to continue to fellowship together, but regular community group gatherings will be on hold for now. MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY Membership Sunday will be on 21st Sunday. Please pray for those we’ll welcome as new members to the church. For those interested in baptism, please contact P. Jim or info@harbourcitychurch.com
WELCOME TO HCC Thank you for joining our HCC livestream 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! For any more information about anything or to respond to any announcements, you can always email info@harbourcitychurch.com 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. All the questions and answers can be found HERE. COMMUNITY GROUPS Community Groups have been updated in order to accomodate Community Live Worship (also known as a "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. 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 safety protocols at all meetings. GROWTH GROUPS HCC growth groups meet every week except for during school holidays. Be sure to get connected in these small group meetings for care, accountability, sermon reflection, prayer, and fellowship. Please remember to follow COVID protocols if you meet in person with proper social distancing, mandatory masks in most public, indoor spaces, and a 5 visitor limit in households. If you’d like to get plugged into a group, contact P. Jim, Elder David, Delaney, or email info@harbourcitychurch.com MERCY & JUSTICE IJM Fortnight Prayer Meeting on Zoom. Contact Cyril or Keara for more information. MEDIA TEAM We are recruiting for another servant to join the slides team to assist with live worship on a rotation basis. Training and support will be provided, if interested please contact Jacko or Jess C.