Worship begins at 10 a.m. with joyful, energetic praise, followed by a general greeting and reading of announcements and Apostles' Creed. The members then participate in offering (if you are visting for the first time, please feel free to let the offering plate pass you by!). After the offering prayer, Pastor Sang delivers God's Word in all its variety, revelation and application. We close the service with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer.
Feed Your Soul; Feed Your Body
After worship, around 11 a.m. we head downstairs for a hot, hearty meal and warm fellowship. Our lunch ends around 11:45 and then Bible study begins around that time and ends around 12:30. We encourage you to attend the studying God's Word which is typically accompanied by a handout, group study and a concluding application.
Going Deeper
Recent Bible studies have focused on various topics like faith, temptation, fear, need and a variety of other topics. Our attendance is typically around 20 persons. In order to encourage group study, several tables are set up to discuss, share and enjoy.
New Believers Class
Pastor Sang is happy to start a new believers or Christianity 101 class for those who are new in the faith. Currently seeking participants!
Small Groups Redefined will begin later in the fall around November. We do small group with a very clear beginning, middle and end. Thus, our next small group(s) will last about 4 to 6 weeks with participation encouraged for every meeting. Then, a break will ensue for the holidays and will resume in early spring 2011.
Something for Everyone
When Bible Study ends, the Korean service is usually ending and the kids are out of Sunday School. Depending on your family and your language preferences, there is something for everyone! You can all go home together with lunch out of the way and your hearts full of the joy of the Lord! Or, you can stay and shoot a few hoops in our gym.
The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him. -Exodus 15:2
Praise Team Mission
The mission of Living Water Praise Team is to lead the congregation before God by lifting our voices and hearts to God.
Praise Team Style
Our style of praise music is both soothing and contemporary. Our song selection is chosen to help the congregation focus on the presence of the Holy Spirit. At the same time, we utilize our talents and resources so there is no lack of energy with 4 vocals, drums, a bass guitar, electric guitar and acoustic guitar. These accompaniments encourage our congregation to focus on God and to sing joyfully.
What about my kids? What about my parents?
Hanbit Korean Church has a senior pastor who gives his messages in Korean with translation available through headset. Hanbit also has a Young Adults Group Pastor, a Youth Group Pastor, an EM (English Ministry) Pastor and a Childrens' Pastor. Each age group and language group has special events, activities and services which work both independently and in conjunction with each other. One of the strengths of Hanbit and Living Water Ministry is our sensitivity and outreach to the diverse needs of our diverse congregation.