Church Bulletin
August 2nd, 2026 Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m.Upon entering the Worship Center, please be aware of those who are preparing for worship in Silent Meditation.
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
Meditation: “Open Our Eyes” By Bob Cull. Arr. by Phil Kristianson. Copyright 1976 Maranatha! Music. All rights reserved. International copyright reserved.
Jonathan Wing
Welcome Pastor Kata’i’i Tapa
*Call to Worship
L: As we gather and as we disperse, as we rise and as we sleep, as we eat and play and work,.
P: We offer God praise.
L: As we wash our car, scrub the dishes, rinse the grime of the day from our hands,
P: We offer God praise.
L: As we feel the tips of the grass on our feet, the wind against our face, the sun on our backs,
P: We offer God praise.
L: Come, let us worship God who creates, redeems, and sustains us to live out our praise in all we do!
ALL: We come as people formed by grace to offer God praise with our whole selves now and in all the ordinary moments of our lives! Amen.
Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, May 2026.
Opening hymn: #451 “Be Thou My Vision” All Verses
Children’s Song“Where Children Belong” (TFWS #2233) This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong.
WORDS and MUSIC: James Ritchie. © 1999 Abingdon Press, admin. by The Copyright Co. Used by permission, CCLI License #2223396. All rights reserved
Children’s Time: Judy Riedy
Special Music: “Via Dolorosa” with “The Old Rugged Cross” “Via Dolorosa” by Billy Sprague and Nile Borop. Arr. by Dick Tunney. Copyright 1983, 1990 Word Music (a div. of WORD, INC.)/Meadowgreen Music Co. Meadowgreen admin. by Meadowgreen Group. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. “The Old Rugged Cross” by George Bennard. Arrangement Copyright 1990 Word Music (a div. of WORD, INC.) All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
Jonathan Wing, pianist
Crystal Springs UMC Calendar of Events
Let’s remember Crystal Springs’s Prayer time at HIGH NOON everyday!
“Remember God’s Presence and be Grateful! Pray for Peace.”
Mission Statement: “Follow Jesus, Strive in Community, Heal the World”
Theme of August 2026 –“We Choose God’s Ways of Justice and Abundance” / “Fili e Founga ‘a e “Otua koe fakamaau Totonu mo e Mahutafea”
Lectionary Reading this Sunday: August 2nd—Genesis 32:22-31 — Psalm 17:1-7, 15 — Romans 9:1-5 —Matthew 14:13-21
August 9th —Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 — Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b — Romans 10:5-15 — Matthew 14:22-33
August 16th —Genesis 45:1-15— Psalm 133 —Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 —Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
August 23rd — Exodus 1:8-2:10 — Psalm 124 — Romans 12:1-8 — Matthew 16:13-20
August 30th — Exodus 3:1-15 — Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b — Romans 12:9-21 — Matthew 16:21-28
Sunday Schedule and Program
10:00a.m. Pastor Kata’i’i Tapa Zoom Link: 823 2766 6345 PC: 227636
1:00 p.m. Tongan Fellowship
Ministries & Outreach
Every Friday Homeless Outreach: 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Feeding the Homeless.
Weekly Devotions:
Mondays: 7 p.m.: Centering Prayer Meditation with Ann Freeman: freeman@my.smccd.edu Zoom Link: 876 699 1662 PC: 1979
Wednesday: 11 a.m. Bible Study with Taniela Fukofuka
Thursday: 11 a.m. Tongan Centering Devotion
Saturdays: 7 p.m. Lay Speakers Sharing: Pastor Kata’i’i
Regular Meetings:
Youth Meeting: Every other Friday. 6pm-8pm
4H Cooking:
San Mateo Oaks HOA:
Little Dresses: Every 2nd Thursday of the month. Time: 1p.m.-4p.m.
Church Work Party: Every 1st Saturday of the month Time: 9a.m.-12p.m.
Church Choir: Practice before Service on Sundays Time: 9a.m.
Bell Choir Practice: After Service on Sundays Time: 11:30
Scripture Reading: Genesis 32:22-31 Teresa Chung
22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. 24 So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. 26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” 27 The man asked him, “What is your name?” “Jacob,” he answered. 28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel,[a] because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” 29 Jacob said, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed him there. 30 So Jacob called the place Peniel,[b] saying, “It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” 31 The sun rose above him as he passed Peniel,[c] and he was limping because of his hip.
R: This is the Word of God for you, the People of God –
P: Thanks be to God.
Sung Response “O Word of God” Taizé Song
O Word of God, come into this space.
O Word of God, come send us your grace.
Open our eyes, show us your truth,
transform our lives anew.
Words and Music: Ricky Manalo, CSP. © 2002. Published by OCP Pub. All rights reserved. Reprinted
with permission under ONE License #736398-A.
*Witness: “Let’s Wrestle with God Until We Are Blessed” – Pastor Kata’i’i Tapa
* Sermon hymn:# 185: “When Morning Gilds the Skies” All Verses
Communion Invitation: Pastor Kata’i’i Tapa
Confession and Pardon: (Unison)
Merciful God,
We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will. We have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Silent Prayer Pastor to People: Hear the good News: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven!
People to Pastor: In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven. Pastor and People: Glory to God Amen. Great Thanksgiving:
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Sung Response: “Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.”
Music: Elise Eslinger. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House.
Pastor: Pour out Your Holy Spirit…
And now, with the confidence of children
Of God, let us pray.
The Lord’s Prayer (You may pray in your native language.)
Breaking the Bread: Pastor
Giving the Bread and Cup: Pastor
The body of Christ, given for you. Amen!
The blood of Christ, given for you. Amen!
Prayer: Pastor
Sung Response “Jesus Christ, Yesterday, Today and Forever”
Words and Music: Suzanne Toolan, RSM. © 1988 GIA. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #736398-A
Joys and Concerns
Announcements:
Postlude: “Be Still and Know”/”Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” Arr. by Carol Tornquist. “Be Still and Know” Author unknown. This arr. Copyright 1989 Singspiration Music/ASCAP. All rights reserved, All rights controlled by the Benson Company, Inc. “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” Traditional. Copyright 1922 Singspiration Music/ASCAP. Arr. 1989. All rights reserved. All rights controlled by the Benson Company, Inc.
Jonathan Wing, pianist
Closing Circle Hymn: #389 “Freely, Freely”
Benediction Pastor Kata’i’i Tapa
We Go Into the World Please join us in the Fireside Room after the service for fellowship. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE#736398-A and CCLI # 2223396. All Rights Reserved
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