Sunday Service Program
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Greetings & Announcements
Praise & Worship
Grace Church Worship Team
Corporate Prayer
Apostles’ Creed
Scripture Reading
Nehemiah 1:1-2:5
Sermon
“Don’t Underestimate Prayer”
Rev. Gus Kim
Benediction
Rev. Gus Kim
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom,
the power, and the glory are yours
now and forever.
Amen.
APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits on the right hand of God
the Father Almighty.
From there he will come to judge
the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Holy catholic* Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
*universal
SCRIPTURE
Nehemiah 1:1-2:5 (ESV)
1:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Susa the citadel, 2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, came with certain men from Judah. And I asked them concerning the Jews who escaped, who had survived the exile, and concerning Jerusalem. 3 And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.”
4 As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. 5 And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father's house have sinned. 7 We have acted very corruptly against you and have not kept the commandments, the statutes, and the rules that you commanded your servant Moses. 8 Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples, 9 but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are in the uttermost parts of heaven, from there I will gather them and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there.’ 10 They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand. 11 O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” Now I was cupbearer to the king.
2:1 In the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, I took up the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad in his presence. 2 And the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, seeing you are not sick? This is nothing but sadness of the heart.” Then I was very much afraid. 3 I said to the king, “Let the king live forever! Why should not my face be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' graves, lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” 4 Then the king said to me, “What are you requesting?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. 5 And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers' graves, that I may rebuild it.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Welcome to Grace Church
We welcome you to our online Sunday worship service. If you are new, please fill out the connection card on our website at graceny.org/connect.
We would love to connect with you. Also, follow us on Instagram @gracenychurch and subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/graceny!
2. In-Person Worship Service
If you would like to join us in person, please come to St. John’s University (Gate 6: 169-98 Goethals Ave, Jamaica, NY 11439) in the Marillac Hall Auditorium. We ask you to come by 10:30 A.M. (30 minutes before service time at 11:00 A.M.) as it takes time to walk from the parking garage and to check in. Please check out our website for more information.
3. In-Person Meeting Safety Guidelines
All our in-person gatherings strictly follow both the government regulations and the university guidelines. We ask you for your cooperation to create a safe worship environment for everyone. Please wear a mask or a face covering and practice social distancing at all times.
Also, please cooperate with our welcoming staff as they check your temperature, take your information, and usher you in and out of the building. Also, if you are sick, you can join us online at graceny.org. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@graceny.org.
4. Tithe and Offering
We encourage you to give electronically on our website (Click “GIVE”) or Venmo us @graceny. But if you are unable to and wish to give by check or cash, please email us at info@graceny.org and our finance team will contact you.
5. Leaders’ Conference (Nov. 7th)
This year’s Leaders’ Conference will take place this Saturday, Nov. 7th from 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at NY Manna Church (17004 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358). We ask you to pray for all the participants (pastors, deacons, ministry leaders, Life Group leaders, and teachers) as they will be praying for next year’s vision and seeking unity and discernment at the conference. Please contact Michelle at pca.michelle.han@gmail.com if you have any questions.
6. Women’s Monthly Prayer (Nov. 4th)
Women’s monthly prayer room will take place this Wednesday, Nov. 4th at 8:30 P.M. on Zoom (Meeting Room #2) for all sisters. Please contact Hana at rosa.h.kim@gmail.com if you have any questions.
7. ECO Launching and Elders’ Ordination Service (Nov. 22nd)
The ECO (denomination) launching service and elders’ ordination will take place on Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 22nd during our Sunday service at 11:00 A.M. Please join us in celebrating this important milestone. Also, please keep the candidates (Dave Kim and Tony Kim) in your prayers.
8. Baptism & Confirmation Classes (Nov. 22nd – Dec. 13th)
A 4-week baptismal classes will begin on Nov. 22nd and the ceremony will be on Christmas Sunday (Dec. 20th). If you are interested in making a public confession of your faith, please reach out to Rev. Gus at gus.kim@graceny.org.
9. Pray with Us
Here are some prayer topics that we ask you to keep in your prayers.
1. Covid-19: Continue to pray for the people who have been affected physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially by the virus.
2. Presidential election: Pray for the election process and the future of our country.
3. Wildfire in California: Pray for all who have been affected (including families, businesses, firefighters and first responders).
3. Reconciliation: Pray for justice and healing of our country. Let us ask God to give us the love and discernment that we need to be the salt and light in this world.
4. Local church: Pray for our members and our church leadership. Ask God to grant us the faith, wisdom and discernment that we need to navigate through these unusual times. We also ask that you keep Holy Cross High School in your prayers.
5. Mission field: Pray for our missionaries and partnering churches.
- Nigeria (Hebron): Emmanuel and Grace Muhammed
- Boston (Cru): Esther Lee
- Wales (Hope-Gobaith): Paul Smethurst
- Wales (Tabernacle): Peter Cho
This Week’s Meeting Schedule at Grace Church
Meeting Room #1 (Zoom ID: 9172223333 / PW: 3333)
Sun — Sunday School Life Group: 3 P.M.
Mon — Bible Reading (Leviticus): 7:30 P.M.
Wed — Bible Study (Romans in Korean): 8:30 P.M.
Thur — Thursday Prayer Room: 8:30 P.M.
Sat — Bible Study (Romans): 7 A.M.
Meeting Room #2 (Zoom ID: 9172224444 / PW: 4444)
Sun — College Life Group: 1:30 P.M. / Youth Life Group: 3 P.M.
Wed — Women’s Monthly Prayer Room: 8:30 P.M.