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SUNDAY BULLETIN 

Today at Grace United

Sunday, January 4, 2026​​

  • ​​9:30AM Adult Sunday School, Youth Sunday School (preschool to high school)

  • 10:30AM Corporate Worship

  • Monthly Fellowship Meal (Thank you Chis, Kims, and Yoons!)

  • Meetings after Worship: Church Events, (Christian Education meeting will be rescheduled)
     

What to expect at Grace United OPC

Order of Worship

Sunday Worship Liturgy​​​

  • ​​​Call to Worship
    Psalm 148:1-5

  • Invocation

  • Salutation

  • Opening Hymn of Praise
    #567 Doxology

  • Confession of Sin & Prayer of Repentance 

  • Gospel Words of Assurance
    Mark 2:5

  • Psalm Sing
    #104A Bless the LORD, My Soul! (v1-5)

  • Confession of Faith
    Westminster Confession of Faith 1.1  p. 919

  • Offering & Hymn of Thanksgiving*
    #374  All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!  (v1-4)

  • Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer 

  • Scripture Reading & Proclamation
    Matthew 21:23-32  “The Parable of the Three Sons"

  • Lord's Supper & Hymn
    #202 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face (v1-2, 3-5)

  • Hymn of Response
    #571Gloria Patri

  • Benediction

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*Please make checks payable to "Grace United Church"
 

Worship Livestream Resources

Reading & Reflection

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  • 2026 Daily Bible Reading Plan 

  • Sermon Reflection Questions​

    • In this passage, why do the religious leaders struggle with Jesus’ authority, and how does their response to John the Baptist reveal what is really going on in their hearts?

    • The first son changes his mind and obeys, while the second son speaks well but does nothing. How does this distinction help us think biblically about repentance and obedience, not just intentions or words?

    • Jesus says that tax collectors and prostitutes enter the kingdom ahead of the religious leaders. What does this teach us about grace, humility, and who receives God’s kingdom?

    • Sermon Reflection Questions Archive
       

  • Community Groups

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Announcements

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  • Meetings this Sunday

    • Church Events and Christian Education Committees will be meeting after the Fellowship Meal

    • Update- Christian Education Committee meeting will be rescheduled.
       

  • Soonho K.

    • ​Soonho K. will be examined on Sunday, January 11, by the Session for the office of deacon.
       

  • Westminster Confession of Faith

    • In 2026, we will be reciting through the Westminster Confession of Faith during our corporate confession of faith during worship.
       

  • 2026 Daily Bible Reading Plan

    • We warmly invite you to read the Bible with our church family again this year using the updated 2026 Bible Reading Plan. Whether you’re just starting or returning to a regular rhythm, this plan offers a simple way to spend time in Scripture and read through the Bible in a year. Come grow with us as God shapes our hearts through His Word.

    • The Daily Bible Reading Plan has been updated here on our website​

    • Here is also a printable sheet
       

  • Wednesday Weekly Prayer Zoom

    • Please join us on Wednesday evenings at 8:30-8:45PM to pray for the church

    • Zoom link here​
       

  • Come and Consider Q/A on Second Sundays at GUOPC- January 11, 2026

    • Come and Consider Sundays will take place during regular second Sunday service: “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord (Isaiah 1:18).

    • If you know someone who's curious about church or beginning to explore faith, second Sundays are a great Sunday to invite them to Grace United. After worship, stay for a relaxed Q&A with the pastor, a chance to ask honest questions about faith, life, and God.

    • Submit questions for the Q/A here.​
       

  • Come and Consider Childcare- Provided by Youth Leadership

    • ​Starting in January, our student leaders are planning to provide games and activities for the littles (ages 3-grade 2) inside the Education Center on second Sundays after worship so that parents may participate in the Come and Consider Q/A.

    • Sign up form coming soon!
       

  • 2026 Fellowship Meals

  • Mark your calendars/RSVP for these upcoming events:​​​​

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Youth & College

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  • Sermon Key Idea for Youth: Following Jesus is not just saying the right things but also trusting Jesus’ authority and his grace changing your heart
     

  • Sermon Youth Worksheet: Click here
     

  • 9:30AM Sunday School- Winter Quarter (Nov, Dec, Jan)

    • Preschool-Grade 1: Jesus Is God's Son

    • Grades 2-4: Listening to Jesus

    • Grades 5-6: Job to Malachi

    • Grades 7-10: So What- Knowing the God Who Is

    • Grades 11-12: Westminster Shorter Catechism
       

  • Sunday School Slides​

    • Link to Sunday School Slides​​

    • Parents, please use these slides to (1) help you reinforce what your child learned this week in Sunday School (2) help your child memorize the Scripture memory work (preschool-grade 6) or the lesson's main points (grades 7-12)
       

  • Monthly Youth Group Meeting for Middle-High School Students 

    • Every last Saturday of the month at 4PM

    • Next meeting: January 31 at 4PM.
       

  • Weekly Together Tuesdays College Book Club (on break)

    • Every Tuesday from 8-9PM on zoom

    • Geared towards high school and college students and their parents, but all are welcome to attend
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  • Youth Student Leadership​​​

      • Congratulations to our Youth Student Representatives!

        • ​Term 1: Hanns and Zachary

        • Term 2: Caitlin and Lauren

        • Term 3: Leticia and Joshua

      • Here is a link to the presentation slides.

      • Here is their mission statement: The purpose of the student representatives at Grace United OPC is to follow Jesus by helping others with humility and love, taking care of the time, talents, and things God gives, and to be part of the church by joining in, helping out, and making a difference.

 

Presbytery & Denomination

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Prayer

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  • New Prayer Requests​

  • Pray for people with various health issues​

    • Cancer: Winston (cancer), Josephine’s grandfather (coming to faith, stage 4 prostate cancer), Mark’s mother (undergoing chemotherapy), Sonya (recent tests show cancer-free, continue to pray for health), Jonathan’s father (gastric cancer), Sonya’s father (lymphoma)

    • Injuries: Diane (rehabilitation from surgery after hit by car, recent fall), Robert (kidney disease)

    • Other: Chang (health), Nancy (for remission after infusion treatments are completed for thyroid eye disease), Eugene (undiagnosed health issues and mental health struggles), Ahrah’s mother (blurriness in left eye), Hannah (knee replacement post-surgery healing), Soonho (joint hypermobility syndrome), Susan (dental condition), Heimen (eye treatment), Mrs. Christian (difficulty breathing, side effects of medication, needs more medical home care), Lisa (surgery)
       

  • Pray for Expecting Parents: Jon & Hanna 
     

  • Pray for Infants: Kara, Theodore, Juniper 
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  • Job Search: Rebekah, Nayeon
     

  • Please continue to pray for churches throughout the world, especially in difficult areas like China and the Middle East and where unbelief persists like in Japan.​​
     

  • Pray for Gina's and Deacon Yong’s children, Amy, Tim, Michael, and Diana and for other covenant children who are struggling with unbelief
     

  • GUOPC: Praise be to the Lord that Grace United OPC has become a particularized church within the Presbytery. Please pray that as a congregation, we would be faithful to serve the Lord and bring Him glory as a salt and light in the community of Stanton. Pray for the smooth transition of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to our church. 

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