Gathering Music
Praise Leader: Yeongrok Choi
Singer: Daesun Jang, Jihae Lee, Jaewang Kim
Electric Guitar: Sangwoo Ahn
Acoustic Guitar: Sahnhah Han
Bass Guitar: Jungyu Park
Drum: Jongmin Ahn
Piano: Hayoung Kim
- Spirit song
Oh let the savior christ enfold you
With God’s Spirit and God’s love
Let God fill your heart and satisfy your soul
Oh let God have the things that hold you
And God’s Spirit like a dove
Will descend upon your life and make you whole
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs
Oh come and sing this song with gladness
As your hearts are filled with joy
Lift your hands in sweet surrender to God’s name
Oh give God all your tears and sadness
Give God all your years of pain
And you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs
- Tradin’ my sorrow (Yes, Lord)
I’m trading my sorrows
I’m trading my shame
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I’m trading my sickness
I’m trading my pain
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord,
yes, yes Lord Yes Lord,
yes Lord, yes, yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord, Amen
I am pressed but not crushed
Persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse
For God’s promise will endure
That God’s joy’s gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
the joy comes with the morning
I’m trading my sorrows
I’m trading my shame
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I’m trading my sickness
I’m trading my pain
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord,
yes, yes Lord Yes Lord,
yes Lord, yes, yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord, Amen
I am pressed but not crushed
Persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse
For God’s promise will endure
That God’s joy’s gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
the joy comes with the morning
I’m trading my sorrows
I’m trading my shame
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I’m trading my sickness
I’m trading my pain
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord,
yes, yes Lord Yes Lord,
yes Lord, yes, yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord, Amen
Yes Lord, yes Lord,
yes, yes Lord Yes Lord,
yes Lord, yes, yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord, Amen
Yes Lord, yes Lord,
yes, yes Lord Yes Lord,
yes Lord, yes, yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes Lord, Amen
- When We Are Living
‘Mid times if sorrow and in times of pain,
When sensing beauty or in love’s embrace,
whether we suffer, or sing rejoicing,
we belong to God, we belong to God
Across this wide world, we shall always find
those who are crying with no peace of mind,
but when we rejoice with them, or when we weep with them
we belong to God, we belong to God
Call to Worship
Yeosun Lee
Creator God,
Gathering from diverse faiths, and cultural backgrounds, and with a rich variety of appearances, we, the community of Drew Theological School, unite in prayer for the people of Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Palestine, and Maine and especially extend to all individuals and nations suffering the torment of violence and insecurity.
May our collective supplications resound as a fervent plea for peace and solidarity in our interconnected world.
Hear us!
We pray for an end to violence and a ceasefire as the first step towards peace.
Help us!
We pray that all our people may live in the way of peace, even while violence rips their lands and tempts them to act with violence in return.
Encourage us!
We pray that we may teach peace, not only with our lips, but in our lives, to those all around us.
Challenge and inspire us!
We pray that we may have the courage and compassion to walk with those who suffer violence, terror, and death, together with their families and communities.
Drive us!
We pray that we may find the generosity to act with goodwill even toward enemies, those who wish or do us harm, that the fullness of your compassion, mercy, and justice may shine in our lives and in the lives of our people around the world.
Strengthen us!
Around you we are one. Guide us all in the way of peace.
Unite us! Amen!
Opening Prayer
Daesun Jang
Let us pray.
Merciful God,
We know that violence is frequent in our world and can be seen everywhere we turn.
We are saddened that humankind allows brutal and hurtful ways to continue.
Allow us to find both hope and restoration in you, O Lord.
We ask that you be with those who are, right now, experiencing violent situations.
We pray that you will comfort them, embrace them, and love them completely.
Allow them to know your peace.
Help them to find protection and a way out, even when none seems possible.
Allow us to find both hope and restoration in you, O Lord.
We pray for those that have had violence in their past.
Help them to become whole again physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Enable them to know that they are loved and are valuable creations of the living God.
Allow us to find both hope and restoration in you, O Lord.
We pray for those who have seen violence and not said or done anything.
Forgive them, and help them to relieve their guilt and shame.
Help them to know what they can do to prevent and stop future violence.
Give them the courage to break the silence.
Allow us to find both hope and restoration in you, O Lord.
We pray for those who have witnessed violence but have been powerless to stop it.
We ask that you would empower them.
Help them to know that they need not feel any remorse.
Allow us to find both hope and restoration in you, O Lord.
Heal us, O God, from the pain that we have experienced, both as victims and as witnesses.
Help us to know that your love is always with us.
Be our light in the darkness and our warmth in the cold.
Allow us to find both hope and restoration in you, O Lord.
Amen
Scripture Reading – Romans 12:15
Juyeon Seo
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep
Leader: The Word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
Scripture Reading – Matthew 25:13
Juyeon Seo
Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Leader: The Word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
“God Is Not Just!”
Rev. Dr. Jisun Kwak
Musical Response
Youngeun Kim
“Someone is praying for you” – Song by Heritage Singers
Have the crowds ’round you gathered in the midst of the storm?
Is your ship tossed and battered, are you weary and worn?
Don’t lose hope, someone’s praying for you this very day
And peace be still is already on the way
Someone is praying for you
Someone is praying for you
So when it seems you’re all alone
And your heart will break in two
Remember someone is praying for you
When it seems that you’ve prayed ’til your strength is all gone
And your tears fall like raindrops all the day long
He cares and He knows just how much you can bear
He’ll speak your name to someone in prayer
Someone is praying for you
Someone is praying for you
So when it seems you’re all alone
And your heart will break in two
Remember someone is praying for you
Someone is praying for you
Someone is praying for you
So when it seems you’re all alone
And your heart will break in two
Remember someone is praying for you
Announcement
Yeeun Kim
Blessing
Rev. Dr. Jisun Kwak
Sending Song
“Lean on me”
Song by Bill Withers
Korean Caucus Praise Team
Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there’s always tomorrow
Lean on me
When you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on…
For it won’t be long
Till I’m gonna need somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill
Those of your needs that you won’t let show
You just call on me friend
when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’ll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me
When you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on…
For it won’t be long
Till I’m gonna need somebody to lean on
You just call on me friend
When you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’ll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can’t carry
I’m right up the road
I’ll share your load
If you just call me
Call me
If you need a friend (Call me)
Call me (call me)
If you need a friend (Call me)
If you ever need a friend (Call me)
Call me (Call me)
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