Christ Church by the Sea, Newport Beach, CA -- Livestream, June 28, 2026.

God's Mercies are New Every Morning": Each new day brings us the opportunity for a fresh start in life.  Each new day is a miracle of God for which we should give thanks and rejoice."   Our beautiful music is by Craig Davis, Music Director and Organist. Vincent Hans - Tenor, Joyce Situ - Alto, Lori Devey - Soprano Order of Service June 28, 2026 Meditation: “New every morning is your love, great God of light, and all day long you are working for good in the world.” “Order for Morning Service,” United Methodist Hymnal 877 Welcome Joyce Situ *Passing of the Peace Prelude: "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" Richard Weinhorst Call to Worship (responsive) Diana Hensley Leader: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases. God’s mercies never end. People: God’s mercies are new every morning. Great is God’s faithfulness. Leader: The LORD is our portion, therefore we will trust in God all our days. People: The LORD is good to those who put their hope in God’s faithfulness. Leader: It is right to lean on the LORD’s strength and to wait for God’s deliverance. People: For the LORD is compassionate and abounding in steadfast love for us. *Opening Hymn of Gathering: “As the Sun Doth Daily Rise” UMH 675 *Congregational Prayer (in unison): God of every good gift, from the beginning of creation you have filled the world with abundant blessings. For everything you have given, may we never cease to thank you. Help us be a blessing to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters. Inspire our hearts to use the gifts you have given us to bring your peace and love to the world. As we share ourselves and all that we have, teach us to receive your gifts joyfully, nurture them responsibly, share them generously, and return them to you with increase, so that we may rejoice in the riches stored for us in heaven. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen. Duet: "He Shall Feed His Flock" Recitative and Aria, from Messiah - G.F. Handel Ms. Lori Devey - Soprano and Ms. Joyce Situ - Alto Prayers of the People: Sharing of Joys and Concerns Sung Response: “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God” UMH 405 Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn of Preparation: “Dear Lord, Lead Me Day by Day” UMH 411 Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:4-5 (OT, page 1) Psalm 118:24 (OT, page 566) Lamentations 3:22-25 (OT, page 766) Psalm 4:7-8 (OT, page 490) Sermon: “God’s Mercies Are New Every Morning” Pastor Paul Offering *Doxology: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH 95 Sacrament of Communion (see insert) UMH 18B *Closing Hymn of Sending: “God, That Madest Earth and Heaven” UMH 688 Benediction Postlude: "Postlude in C" Christian Cappelen