Order of Service

September 8, 2024

Call to Worship Scripture, Prayer Joel Lee
Worship in Song Music and Singing Joel Lee
Worship in Fellowship Welcome and Announcements Emily Doo
Worship in Word The Will of God Leona Chen
Worship in Giving and Response Tithes and Offering Joel Lee

Sermon Notes

Title: The Will of God

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Announcements

  • Children’s Congregation Announcements: Today CC will hold a parents’ meeting for those who have children in the CC during Friday and Sunday fellowship time. Please come to join this meeting at CC worship room 1-2pm.
  • Church Cleaning Day: Please reserve your time for this year’s church cleaning day on 9/22 1:30pm after Sunday service. Cleaning area will be allocated to fellowship groups.
  • Church Lunch Offering: The estimated annual cost for church lunches is $200 per person, approximately $20 per month. Label your offering “Lunch” in the donation memo.
  • Youth Group Announcement: Join us this Friday, September 20th, at 7 PM for our Youth Group Initiation! We’ll be celebrating and welcoming our new 6th, 7th, and 9th graders as they begin their journey into Middle School and High School. We’ll have pizza for dinner, and we invite everyone to bring a potluck appetizer or snack to share. Come ready for a fun evening as we kick off this new tradition together!
  • FIZ Marriage Course Outreach: Starting September 29th, we’ll be hosting a 7-session Alpha Marriage Course. This is a fantastic opportunity for married cou-ples to strengthen their relationship and connect with others in the community. We encourage couples to join and invite their friends for a meaningful experience of growth and connection.
  • Winter Retreat 2024: This year’s winter retreat’s theme is “Identity”, welcome all youth, college, and young adult brother and sisters to attend. Registration is now live! Please visit the Google form with link below for more detailed information: https://forms.gle/m2ung8CM5iCCPLeN7
  • Church Member Day: It will be held on Saturday, 10/19. Members please reserve your time to attend.
  • Upcoming: Holy Communion (10/6)

Prayer Requests

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH (EFCLA)

  • Pray for Nomination. The nomination of elders and deacons is ongoing until Sep 15. Pray that the Lord would raise up enough leaders for every min-istry of His church, and use them to further develop His church.
  • Pray for Sunday School. Pray for the teachers of adult Sunday school. Pray that the Lord would use these teachers to equip brothers and sisters to grow in the knowledge of God’s Word and to be ready for all kinds of ministries.
  • Pray for the Happiness Group. The Fall Happiness Group outreach starts in Sep. Please pray for those who will start a Happiness Group. Pray that every fellowship/small group would send out teams for Happiness Group outreach. Also, pray for the preparation for each Happiness group, and the invitation of seekers to Happiness Group meetings.
  • Pray for the Sick. Pray that the Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their heath and strength.  

PRAY FOR THE WORLD 

  • Pray for the suffering people in the Wars. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the continued strife in the Gaza Strip, have left many people in dire circumstances. We pray that the Lord watches over them, providing daily sustenance, safe shelter, and comfort for those who have lost their homes and loved ones. May He heal the physical and emotional wounds of the injured. Let us also pray that world leaders seek peaceful solutions, allowing God’s justice and compassion to prevail in these war-torn nations.

Faithful Servants

This Week’s Service Next Week 
Speaker Leona Chen Jacky Yang
Presider Emily Doo Leona Chen
Worship Joel Lee Eddie Sun
Ushers Jennifer Yean Jennifer Yean
Midweek Prayer Meeting Jacky Yang Jacky Yang

Your Faithful Participation

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