5/24/2026 Presider Announcements

*WELCOME to HOSANNA! – Warmest welcome to all of you, especially if you are visiting or re-visiting! Please let our Welcoming Team give you our welcoming gift! Fill-out a yellow newcomer’s contact card so that we can keep in touch! We welcome you into this family of Christ’s loving arms and remain here for you as His body to grow and flourish together!
 
*DISMISSAL of children (kinder to 5th grade) to Children’s Ministry and Youth Group to Bible study + Lunch! – At this time, children from kindergarten to 5th grade can head over to Minister Sewon Cho’s children’s ministry – please proceed to the children’s chapel down the hallway to the left! And youth group can head to your Bible study and lunch hour with Rev. Suyoung Song. *Preschool worship children should already be in the preschool worship room with Director Rachel, and will continue to begin simultaneously at 10:30am in the preschool worship room.
 
*CONGRATULATIONS to ALL HOSANNA CHILDREN & YOUTH FINISHING SCHOOL YEAR! – Many have finished or will be finishing up the school year. Congratulations and may the Lord progress your education for His glory! Amen.
 
*TODAY – SUNDAY (5/24) PENTECOST SUNDAY & MEMORIAL/FALLEN HEROES APPRECIATION – The Holy Spirit came upon the early Christians in a mighty rushing wind and tongues of fire – the event known as the “Pentecost” or “fiftieth” day after Easter resurrection Sunday. Let us keep living with the passion and presence of the Holy Spirit within us. Also, we give honorable appreciation on this Memorial Day weekend for all the fallen heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice with their lives for the freedom we now have to worship Christ in this land.

*TODAY – SUNDAY (5/24) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sister Aria Chao & Brother JJ Kim – We thank God for you! We celebrate you & bless you!
 
*TODAY – SUNDAY (5/24) 3pm to 5pm START-OF-SUMMER BBQ at Gymnasium Cafeteria – This fellowship will be held in the gymnasium cafeteria, beginning 3pm. Preparations with grilling food and setting tables/chairs will begin 2pm – help appreciated! Special thank you to the gracious generosity of the Park family for hosting this fellowship. Join us!

*UPCOMING – NEXT SUNDAY (5/31) 1:15pm OFFICERS GATHERING (Session + Diaconate) at Corner Conference Room – Pray for and continue to support our honored Elders and Deacons as they gathering to evaluate, discern, and plan ministries to fulfill God’s mission for Hosanna.
 
*UPCOMING – NEXT SUNDAY (5/31) 1:30pm VBS Décor Ministry – Our church facility is about to be transformed into a rainforest, for the 2026 Children’s Vacation Bible School “Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God.” *Plan to stay a little after-lunch and help decorate!
 
*UPCOMING – NEXT SUNDAY (5/31) GRADUATION SUNDAY & INDEPENDENCE DAY APPRECIATION – We will have a prayerful time to bless all the children, youth, college, and postgraduates as they move up another grade-level and graduate to new seasons of life with Christ.
 
*UPCOMING – SERVING US NEXT SUNDAY (5/31) – Thank you, worship servants, for serving as Christ served us! Let Elder Patrick Liu know of any changes/adjustments needed.
*Welcomers: Rachel Ko. *Refer to schedule here.
*Kingdom Expansion Prayer Representative: Pastor Chester Chung. *Refer to schedule here. 


*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on Growing a Heart for next generation.
 
Scripture:
 
Matthew 18:3-4 (ESV)
and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
 
Mark 10:15-16 (ESV)
Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
 
Psalm 116:5-7 (ESV)
Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;
    our God is merciful.
The Lord preserves the simple;
    when I was brought low, he saved me.
Return, O my soul, to your rest;
    for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
 
 
Prayer (by Elder Nara Im Jeng):
Heavenly Father,
 
We come before You in humility and awe.
You are gracious and righteous, full of compassion and mercy.
We praise You, for Your heart is gentle toward Your children.
 
Lord, You are good and faithful. May we come before You with childlike hearts.
Make our hearts innocent, trusting, and humble before You.
 
Father, we confess that we often approach Your Word with pride, doubt, distraction, or hardened hearts. We rely on our own understanding instead of trusting You completely. We confess that we do not always receive Your truth with the sincerity and openness of a child.
 
Forgive us, Lord, and remove every proud and stubborn spirit within us.
Cleanse our hearts from unbelief, self-reliance, and spiritual dullness.
May we hear Your Word with tenderness and obedience.
Create in us pure hearts that gladly receive Your Word.
 
Merciful Father, we thank You for Your patience, love, and kindness toward us. Thank You for speaking to us through Scripture, guiding us in truth, and calling us Your children. Thank You for Your unfailing love and gentle care that bring rest and peace when our souls are weary and troubled.
 
Thank You for the gift of salvation through Christ and for the privilege of drawing near to You without fear, for Your kingdom is open to the humble and lowly.
 
Lord, we ask You to shape our hearts to be like children before You—full of faith, eager to listen, quick to obey, and wholehearted in love. Let us receive Your Word with sincerity, humility, and joy.
As you call us to be your children, would you give us a growing heart for children and for the ministry that nurtures them in Your truth. Teach us to love, serve, and guide them with patience, wisdom, and compassion, so that the next generation may come to know You deeply and walk faithfully in Your ways.
May our church be a place where children are welcomed, cherished, and led closer to Christ.
 
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.