Order of Service

April 13, 2025

Call to Worship Scripture, Prayer Andrew
Worship in Song Music and Singing Andrew
Worship in Fellowship Welcome and Announcements James
Worship in Word HarvestLA Leona Chen
Worship in Giving and Response Tithes and Offering Andrew

Sermon Notes

Title: HarvestLA

Passage: John 4:34-38

Announcements

  • Passion Week & Good Friday Service:
    (1) Fasting & Prayer 4/13-19: We invite everyone to participate in a time of fasting and prayer in remembrance of Jesus’ suffering.  Pastoral led prayer session on Zoom (ID: 857 956 9341, Passcode: 537101) on April 15 (Tue) – April 17 (Thru) at 12 pm-12:30 pm.
    (2) Bilingual Good Friday Service on 4/18 at 8 pm in the main sanctuary. All fellowships and small groups will pause their meetings for the evening, and everyone is encouraged to attend. (Livestream available on EFCLA YouTube)
  • Children’s Ministry:
    (1)There will be an egg hunt and puzzle activity at 11:00 am on Easter morning on April 20, and a baptism ceremony in the church court yard at 1:30 pm.
    (2)Vacation Bible School (VBS): June 16–20, 5:30–8:40 PM on the second floor. For registration, please contact Children’s Director Ruth at (626) 450-7676 ext.16..
  • Church Security & Repair Needs: Recently, approximately 14 air conditioning units at our church had their condenser coil stolen, rendering them inoperable and requiring replacement. Please pray for the church’s security and the provision for repair and security upgrade.
  • In-person Wednesday Prayer Meeting: Starting from April, the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month prayer meeting will be held in person at 7:30pm in English Chapel. All are invited to worship, praise, and pray together.
  • Easter Baptism (4/20): Brothers and sisters considering baptism are invited to join baptism classes in March. For more details, please reach out to your advisors, Pastor Leona, or Pastor Jacky.
  • Mother’s Day (5/11): Join us for a joint worship service at 10:30 AM in the main sanctuary to celebrate Mother’s Day. The Care department will present a gift to every mother afterward. Lunch boxes will be provided.
  • Equipment Department (5/11): Adult/Youth Sunday School will be paused on Mother’s Day (5/11) as we commemorate Mother’s Day.
  • Glocal Outreach – Short-Term Missions: VBS 6/16-20; El Cajon 7/7-11; Taiwan 7/11-19; Japan 7/25-31.
  • Channel Funds: Small Chapel Renovation: The chapel will be upgraded with lighting equipment, circuit switches, AV control stations, and two 98-inch display screens to enhance gatherings. The total cost is approximately $20,000. Donations are welcome — please indicate “Small Chapel” in your contribution.
  • EFCLA/HarvestLA Retreat: June 6 to 8 (Friday to Sunday) at Pepperdine University. The theme is “Returning to the Father’s Heart” with Pastor Walter Chu. Early bird registration is available from today until April 27. The registration fee is $170 for adults aged 22 and older, $120 for students aged 12 to 22, $70 for children aged 6 to 11, and free for children 5 and under. Payments can be made by check, payable to EFCLA, or through Zelle at Giving-Zelle@efcla.org. Please include “2025 Church Retreat + Participant’s Name” in the memo.
  • Upcoming Event: Holy Communion (5/4)

Prayer Requests

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH (EFCLA)

  • Prayer for Lent and Easter: Pray that brothers and sisters prepare their hearts to celebrate Easter, not only reflecting on their own spiritual lives, but also deeply experiencing the sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ. May the Lord help us build a deeper relationship with Him, become more sensitive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and continue to grow in our journey of faith.
  • Pray for Easter Baptism: There will be over ten people receiving baptism at Easter. Pray that they will develop a regular devotional life after becoming Christians, receive Christian education to grow in the knowledge of the Truth, and consistently participate in small groups.
  • Pray for the Church’s Prayer Ministry: Starting in April, the church will hold in-person prayer meetings on the second and fourth weeks of each month. Pray that more brothers and sisters will be moved to participate. Also, lift up those who join the morning prayer meetings and RPG (Revival Prayer Group) gatherings—that they may be renewed and strengthened through prayer.
  • Pray for the Sick.  Pray that the Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their health and strength.

PRAY FOR THE WORLD

  • Prayer for Peru. Peru is a liberal country, with about 90% of the population identifying as Catholic. However, in reality, many people do not actively practice any religious beliefs. Issues such as alcohol and tobacco addiction, drug use, promiscuity, and same-sex relationships are prevalent. Recently, public security in the capital, Lima, has deteriorated, with a sharp increase in violent crimes such as homicides, robberies, and acts of intimidation. The country has even declared a state of emergency. Please pray that the people of Peru will confess their sins and repent, so that the gospel may enter their hearts, bringing renewal and transformation.

Faithful Servants

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Speaker Leona Chen Jacky Yang
Presider James Emily
Worship Andrew Joel
Ushers Jennifer Yean Jennifer Yean
Midweek Prayer Meeting Jacky Yang Jacky Yang

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