Bulletin: July 19th, 2026
Order of Service
July 19, 2026
PREPARATION
House Of the Lord
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 34:1-3
Song of Adoration: Only A Holy God
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: O Praise The Name (Anástasis)
Confession: Confession Prayer of John Knox
Assurance: Titus 3:4-7
Song of Assurance: Abide
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35)
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Your Will Be Done
Benediction: Galatians 2:20
House Of the Lord
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 34:1-3
Song of Adoration: Only A Holy God
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: O Praise The Name (Anástasis)
Confession: Confession Prayer of John Knox
Assurance: Titus 3:4-7
Song of Assurance: Abide
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35)
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Your Will Be Done
Benediction: Galatians 2:20
THE GOSPEL OF LUKE:
THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP
Luke 14:25-35
Sometimes Jesus' words are harsh. But they're healthy.
The cost of discipleship is high, and Jesus uses harsh language to communicate it. But underneath the harsh words, we find healthy reminders of the supremacy of Christ and our souls' deepest desires being met in him and his kingdom.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. Do Jesus' words about hating your loved ones offend you?
2. How often do you consider Jesus' call to bear your own cross in following him?
3. What things are holding or threatening to hold too high a place in your life?
4. In what ways can your walk with God be more salty?
The cost of discipleship is high, and Jesus uses harsh language to communicate it. But underneath the harsh words, we find healthy reminders of the supremacy of Christ and our souls' deepest desires being met in him and his kingdom.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. Do Jesus' words about hating your loved ones offend you?
2. How often do you consider Jesus' call to bear your own cross in following him?
3. What things are holding or threatening to hold too high a place in your life?
4. In what ways can your walk with God be more salty?
Weekly Announcements
Summer Seminar: Financial Wisdom in West LA (Mark Gong)
July 26th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Welcome Center
Next Sunday we'll have our next Summer Seminar on Financial Wisdom in WLA led by Mark Gong. Whether you are thriving or struggling financially, we hope you'll join us for this seminar where we will learn both practical and biblically based ways to navigate money as a Christian, and move toward becoming a cheerful giver. That will be at 1:30pm in the Welcome Center.
Summer Seminar: Finding Home in Los Angeles (Dillards)
August 9th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Welcome Center
In an expensive, transient city riddled with challenges, how can you put down roots and find home? Should you even try? Once you give LA a shot, wouldn’t it make more sense to settle down where it’s easier? In this seminar, we will see how God’s word informs our experience of home. When we trade our expectations for his plan for us, we'll see that finding home in LA is not only possible, but worth it.
Welcome to the World!
Annalise Judy Kay
Born to Jacob and Adeline Young
July 10th
7 lbs | 20.5 in
If you would like to bless Jacob and Adeline with a meal, please contact Stef Der!
July 26th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Welcome Center
Next Sunday we'll have our next Summer Seminar on Financial Wisdom in WLA led by Mark Gong. Whether you are thriving or struggling financially, we hope you'll join us for this seminar where we will learn both practical and biblically based ways to navigate money as a Christian, and move toward becoming a cheerful giver. That will be at 1:30pm in the Welcome Center.
Summer Seminar: Finding Home in Los Angeles (Dillards)
August 9th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Welcome Center
In an expensive, transient city riddled with challenges, how can you put down roots and find home? Should you even try? Once you give LA a shot, wouldn’t it make more sense to settle down where it’s easier? In this seminar, we will see how God’s word informs our experience of home. When we trade our expectations for his plan for us, we'll see that finding home in LA is not only possible, but worth it.
Welcome to the World!
Annalise Judy Kay
Born to Jacob and Adeline Young
July 10th
7 lbs | 20.5 in
If you would like to bless Jacob and Adeline with a meal, please contact Stef Der!
Royal Family Kids Camp Local Opportunities
We’re 2 weeks away from Royal Family Kids Camp, and we’re so grateful for your generous financial support, donated items, and the 40 volunteers who will spend the week serving 20 campers. Thank you for partnering with us to love and serve these children. We’re praying God will do incredible things in their hearts this year!
If you’d still like to support camp, we have a few opportunities below:
If you're interested in any of these opportunities, please reach out to rfkwestla@gmail.com
We’re 2 weeks away from Royal Family Kids Camp, and we’re so grateful for your generous financial support, donated items, and the 40 volunteers who will spend the week serving 20 campers. Thank you for partnering with us to love and serve these children. We’re praying God will do incredible things in their hearts this year!
If you’d still like to support camp, we have a few opportunities below:
- Welcome Home Dinner for Volunteers (August 7th)
- Registration Team (August 3rd & 7th)
- Camper Bedding & Towel Laundry (August 7th - 9th)
- Prayer:
If you're interested in any of these opportunities, please reach out to rfkwestla@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
JULY
July 26th – Summer Seminar: Financial Wisdom in LA (Mark Gong)
JULY
July 26th – Summer Seminar: Financial Wisdom in LA (Mark Gong)
AUGUST
August 3rd-7th – Royal Family Kids Camp
August 9th – SS: Finding Home in LA (Dillards)
August 23rd – SS: Growing in Prayer (Njeri Mukuru)
August 23rd – Life Group Kickoff
August 30th – SS: AI and Christianity (Jonathan Kao)