Bulletin: August 23rd, 2026
Order of Service
August 23rd, 2026
PREPARATION
God With Us
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 34:1-3
Song of Adoration: Hosanna (Praise is Rising)
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: I Surrender All
Confession Reading: Psalm 32:1–5
Assurance Reading: Psalm 32:6–7
Song of Assurance: Man Of Sorrows
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Baptism Testimonies (8am & 9:45am)
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: Kingdom Come (Luke 17:20-37)
RESPONSE
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Baptisms (11:30am)
Benediction: Colossians 3:1-4
God With Us
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 34:1-3
Song of Adoration: Hosanna (Praise is Rising)
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: I Surrender All
Confession Reading: Psalm 32:1–5
Assurance Reading: Psalm 32:6–7
Song of Assurance: Man Of Sorrows
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Baptism Testimonies (8am & 9:45am)
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: Kingdom Come (Luke 17:20-37)
RESPONSE
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Baptisms (11:30am)
Benediction: Colossians 3:1-4
THE GOSPEL OF LUKE:
KINGDOM COME
Luke 17:20-37
Where the King is, there is the kingdom.
Jesus teaches us to pray, "Your kingdom come," and we get a sense of what that means in this passage. When the Pharisees ask Jesus when the kingdom of God will come, he says it is right in front of them. Because he is the King, his person and ministry shows them what the kingdom is like: freedom from sin, suffering, and death. He tells his disciples that he came into the world in humility, to suffer and die on our behalf. But later he will come to judge all evil and wickedness, bringing his Kingdom in its fullness. We live in between his two comings, which means we should hold things in this world loosely and find our identity and treasure in him.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. What about Jesus' time on earth makes you want his kingdom to come?
2. Why does it matter that Jesus comes not once, but twice? Why do we need both?
3. How can you hold onto things loosely, so that you are ready for the future?
Jesus teaches us to pray, "Your kingdom come," and we get a sense of what that means in this passage. When the Pharisees ask Jesus when the kingdom of God will come, he says it is right in front of them. Because he is the King, his person and ministry shows them what the kingdom is like: freedom from sin, suffering, and death. He tells his disciples that he came into the world in humility, to suffer and die on our behalf. But later he will come to judge all evil and wickedness, bringing his Kingdom in its fullness. We live in between his two comings, which means we should hold things in this world loosely and find our identity and treasure in him.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. What about Jesus' time on earth makes you want his kingdom to come?
2. Why does it matter that Jesus comes not once, but twice? Why do we need both?
3. How can you hold onto things loosely, so that you are ready for the future?
Weekly Announcements
Summer Seminar: Growing in Prayer (Njeri Mukuru)
Today, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Welcome Center
Join us this afternoon and be encouraged as we learn, reflect, and discover practical ways to strengthen our prayer lives. Come and be refreshed as we grow in faith and deepen our relationship with God.
Life Group Kick-Off
Today 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Green Space
Middle schoolers and high schoolers are invited to a Life Group Kick-off this evening for food, games, music, and more! Inviting friends is welcomed and encouraged.
Summer Seminar: Christianity and AI (Jonathan Kao)
August 30th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Leonard Chapel
Join us next Sunday as we talk about how AI works and how we may view AI as Christians. Also, if you have questions to submit for us to address during the seminar, please submit them here!
Today, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Welcome Center
Join us this afternoon and be encouraged as we learn, reflect, and discover practical ways to strengthen our prayer lives. Come and be refreshed as we grow in faith and deepen our relationship with God.
Life Group Kick-Off
Today 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Green Space
Middle schoolers and high schoolers are invited to a Life Group Kick-off this evening for food, games, music, and more! Inviting friends is welcomed and encouraged.
Summer Seminar: Christianity and AI (Jonathan Kao)
August 30th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Leonard Chapel
Join us next Sunday as we talk about how AI works and how we may view AI as Christians. Also, if you have questions to submit for us to address during the seminar, please submit them here!
Cornerstone Worship Night
September 2nd at 7:30pm, Sanctuary
Join us for an evening of musical celebration as we lift a joyful noise to the Lord together!
Super Sunday Registrations are open!
October 4th, November 1st, and December 6th
9:45am - College Intro to Cornerstone (Oct 4th only)
1:30pm - Intro to Cornerstone
1:30pm - Foundation Class: Walking with God
1:30pm - Theology I Cohort
3:30pm - Living on Mission I Cohort
1:30pm & 3:30pm - Super Sunday Kids
Learn more and register for classes and cohorts!
September 2nd at 7:30pm, Sanctuary
Join us for an evening of musical celebration as we lift a joyful noise to the Lord together!
Super Sunday Registrations are open!
October 4th, November 1st, and December 6th
9:45am - College Intro to Cornerstone (Oct 4th only)
1:30pm - Intro to Cornerstone
1:30pm - Foundation Class: Walking with God
1:30pm - Theology I Cohort
3:30pm - Living on Mission I Cohort
1:30pm & 3:30pm - Super Sunday Kids
Learn more and register for classes and cohorts!
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
AUGUST
August 23rd – SS: Growing in Prayer (Njeri Mukuru)
August 23rd – Life Group Kickoff
August 30th – SS: AI and Christianity (Jonathan Kao)
AUGUST
August 23rd – SS: Growing in Prayer (Njeri Mukuru)
August 23rd – Life Group Kickoff
August 30th – SS: AI and Christianity (Jonathan Kao)
SEPTEMBER
September 2nd – Worship Night
September 13th – Intro to Cornerstone
September 13th – Family Meeting
September 27th – Welcome Weekend
September 27th – Youth Night