Welcome
Welcome to Renewal Presbyterian Church!
If you are new, we would love to get to know you. Click the link below for some first steps you can take to getting plugged in.
Announcements
- Update about the church building – During the recent micro-burst, a large branch knocked masonry loose from the west tower. Most of it hit the sidewalk, but one piece crashed on the roof and cracked a rafter. Praise God, no one was hurt, the main trusses weren’t damaged, and nothing fell all the way to the sanctuary floor. On a structural engineer’s advice, a temporary support beam went in on Tuesday. That corner of the sanctuary will stay off limits for now, but we can otherwise gather in the sanctuary without safety concerns. Repairs will take time and money. We will share more details on what we will need to do to care for this building, but for now, please pray for the work ahead.
- Missionary Family Luncheon – Next Sunday, we’ll be having one of the missionary families that we support, the Kim family, join us. We’ll be having a luncheon with them after service next Sunday, August 23 at 12:15 PM on the 2nd floor of the church. Mark and Rachel and their 3 children live in Japan while serving with Christ Bible Institute, supporting and equipping Christians in Japan. They are in the US on home ministry assignment and will share updates about their lives and ministry. Please join us and RSVP by this Thursday, August 20.
- Hot Dog Lunch – We invite you to join us this Sunday, August 16 for a hot dog lunch outside. We invite you to hang out after the service, eat food, welcome neighbors, and enjoy more time together. Also, please check out some free items we will be making available for everyone outside.
- Labor Day Picnic – As we look ahead to the fall, we have our annual Labor Day picnic at Clark Park, on Monday, Sept 7 from 12-2pm. Come enjoy some food and fellowship with both new and familiar faces. The main course will be Bahn Mi sandwiches from Fu-Wah along with any sides that you would like to bring to share. Sign up here!
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We are hiring – As we announced last week, with Dora stepping into a full-time role as Family Ministries Director, we are beginning the search for a new Part-Time Administrator. If you are interested or know of someone who would be interested in this part-time role, please review the job description on our website and feel free to reach out to our Executive Director: euniceko@renewalchurch.org.
- Summer Connections – As we look ahead to the summer, I’d like to encourage you to start thinking about Summer Connections. While our Community Groups are on pause for the summer, we’ll be starting up our annual tradition of having you all organize community gatherings and activities to foster connections and shared experiences. In the past we’ve had activities like hiking, painting, game night, worship night, and focused discussions on a topic. If you are interested in hosting or joining a Summer Connection, learn more here!
- Community Groups Community Groups meet throughout the week in various locations and are meant to encourage fellowship, love and connection within our church and neighborhood communities and help us apply our faith in practical ways. Some of our groups are pretty full, so we are also looking for Renewal Members to consider leading a group! If you have any questions or interest in our CGs, please sign up or head to our Welcome Table to speak with someone after the service.
- Run/Walk Club– If you would like to run or walk with others one Saturday a month, enjoy the good weather and build a rhythm of communal life with others, we encourage you to fill out this interest form!
- Opportunities to Serve & Care for our Church & Community- In this transitional season, we have an opportunity to thoughtfully reexamine both what we do and how we do it. We are eager to look afresh at our practices, consider meaningful improvements, and reflect on how our structures are serving our members. Here are four ways for members to support the Session, Women’s Council, and Diaconate: Felt Needs, Prayer Team/Relational Engagement, Community Engagement, Building. If interested in serving in any of these ways, please fill out this form
Serve With Us
Communications Team
Good communication is vital to the health of any church and we’d like to prioritize that more here. If you have a background or interest in marketing or communications, we would love to have you help us evaluate and develop our communication plan. If you’re interested, please email communications@renewalchurch
Welcoming Team
The Welcoming Team is in need of volunteers! If you are looking for a way to serve at Renewal, consider welcoming! All ages, personalities and stages of life participate. If you can make it to the service 30 minutes early 1-2 times a month, and if you have a heart for our church to be a welcoming space, please join us! Email renewal.welcomingcommittee@gmail.com.
Multimedia Team
Our Multimedia Team plays a vital role in supporting worship by running slides and videos each week. This behind-the-scenes ministry is an important way to serve and help our church engage fully in worship. We are looking for volunteers to join the team—no experience is needed, and training will be provided. Please contact: wpmultimedia@renewalchurch.org
Missions Committee
The Missions Committee needs your help! If you are interested in fostering global or city missions here at Renewal, this committee is for you. If you are interested, please click here.
West Philly Playgroup
A neighborhood playgroup will be moving their playgroup to Renewal’s building on the 1st + 3rd Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am. If you would like to join this playgroup or simply meet other neighborhood families, please contact Kyu at kyuboemlee@renewalchurch.org.
Scripture Reading
We have members of our church read scripture for us each Sunday. Our rotation currently means each volunteer would read 2-3 times per year. If you are interested in reading for us please sign up here
Praise Team & Sound
We are in need of volunteers to join the West Philly praise team and sound. If you are interested, please reach out to worship@renewalchurch.org
Pretzel Pickup Help:
DIACONATE CARE
If you have any felt needs (physical or spiritual), please contact the Renewal Diaconate (care@renewalchurch.org). One of our deacons or deaconesses will schedule a time to meet with you.
- We look to offer the compassion and love of Christ as we meet and pray with you.
- We will walk with you through a process that our Diaconate team has made to see how we can best help you.
- We serve alongside the community of members of Renewal and our leadership team of pastors and elders.
Pray With Us
Prayer for Renewal Building Needs:
Prayer Requests:
- Pray for wisdom and faithfulness.
Pray that God would give the Diaconate, Session, Women’s Council, Staff, and everyone involved the discernment and faithfulness to make good decisions, communicate clearly, and steward the resources God has provided well – in areas of building stewardship and providing care within the church and out to our community. - Pray that God would continue to use this space for His kingdom.
Pray that these repairs would not simply preserve a building, but continue caring for a place where we gather to worship Christ, hear His Word, grow in community, and welcome our neighbors. - Pray for God’s continued provision.
Pray that the Lord would provide the financial resources needed for these projects and remind us that while we care for this building, the true foundation of the Church is Jesus Christ.
CONNECT
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
children@renewalchurch.org
YOUTH GROUP
DoraPhan@renewalchurch.org
COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP
JustinKim@renewalchurch.org
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
renewalYAM@renewalchurch.org
DIACONATE
care@renewalchurch.org
WOMEN’S COUNCIL
womenscouncil@renewalchurch.org
ELDERS
session@renewalchurch.org
STAFF
Eunice Ko
EuniceKo@renewalchurch.org
Rev. Kyuboem Lee
KyuboemLee@renewalchurch.org
Justin Kim
JustinKim@renewalchurch.org
Dora Phan
DoraPhan@renewalchurch.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Recognition
* Call to Worship
* Prayer of Adoration
* Songs of Worship
Repentance
* Corporate Confession of Faith
* Personal Confession of Faith
* Assurance of Grace
* The Lord’s Prayer
Response
* Song of Response
Passing the Peace
Announcements
Dismissal & Prayer for Children
Offering & Prayer
Testimony & Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
* Song of Response
* Closing Prayer
* Please stand if you are able
TODAY’S SERMON
Hebrews 10:19-25 (NIV)
Justin Kim
“Discipleship with Jesus: Keeping Faith With One Another”
Renewal Presbyterian Church
Experiencing renewal in Jesus
to be instruments of renewal in our city and world