Order of Service
May 25, 2025
| Call to Worship | Scripture, Prayer | Jeffrey |
| Worship in Song | Music and Singing | Jeffrey |
| Worship in Fellowship | Welcome and Announcements | Andrew |
| Worship in Word | “God’s Mercy in the Wilderness” | Jacky Yang |
| Worship in Giving and Response | Tithes and Offering | Jeffrey |
Sermon Notes
Title: “God’s Mercy in the Wilderness”
Passage: Numbers 21:4-9
4 They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea,[a] to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; 5 they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this miserable food!”
6 Then the Lord sent venomous snakes among them; they bit the people and many Israelites died. 7 The people came to Moses and said, “We sinned when we spoke against the Lord and against you. Pray that the Lord will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses prayed for the people.
8 The Lord said to Moses, “Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.” 9 So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived.
Announcements
- Devotional Material: June 2025’s Living Life is now available for pickup at the church office.
- EFCLA/HarvestLA Retreat:
1) The church retreat will take place from June 6 to 8 (Friday to Sunday) at Pepperdine University. The theme is “Returning to the Father’s Heart,” with Pastor Walter Chu as the speaker.
2) Retreat orientation is TODAY 6/1 Sunday at 1:30PM at the main sanctuary. Please participate for more details. - Children’s Ministry:
1) The VBS (Session 3) training will be held on Sunday, May 25, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, it will take place in the CC Worship Room. Childcare, salad, and fruit will be provided.
2) Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held from June 16 to 20, from 5:30 to 8:40 PM on the second floor. For registration, please contact Children’s Director Ruth at (626) 450-7676 ext. 16. - Father’s Day Outdoor Service postponed (6/15): Due to the fast turnaround from all church retreat, we will now postpone the Father’s Day Outdoor Service. Instead, Grad Day celebration will occur that Sunday afternoon for all high school and college graduates of 2025!
- Church announcement:
1) Recently, many churches in Los Angeles have experienced incidents of stolen mobile phones, valuables, and documents during gatherings. Brothers and sisters are reminded to be vigilant and take precautions.
2) In response to the church-wide retreat, church campus will be temporarily closed on Friday evening, June 6th.
3) On Sunday, June 8th, there will be a joint service in Mandarin and Taiwanese at 10:00 AM. There will be no English and Cantonese service. Lunch will not be pro-vided on this day.
4) On Sunday, June 15th, after each service, the church will prepare small gifts to be given to the fathers in each congregation. A light meal will also be provided to all brothers and sisters after the service. Everyone is invited to join in celebrating Father’s Day. - Small Chapel Renovation Fund: Upgrades to the chapel include new lighting, 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” on your contribution.
- Memorial Day Long Weekend: The church campus will be closed on Friday night, May 23, and the church office will be closed on Tuesday, May 28 as a make-up day for the Memorial Day long weekend.
- Today: Holy Communion (6/1)
Prayer Requests
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH (EFCLA)
- Pray for the Church Retreat (June 6–8). Our church retreat will be held at Pepperdine University with the theme “Returning to the Father’s Heart,” Pray that God will renew hearts through His Word, bring spiritual revival, and deepen unity among us. Pray for the speakers, worship team, children’s program, logistics, and all volunteers. Ask the Lord to grant wisdom and unity, that everything may run smoothly and be filled with grace.
- Pray for our upcoming VBS. Our church will be holding Vacation Bible School from June 16 to 20. We hope to welcome both church kids and children from the community to encounter Jesus and experience His love. Pray that each child who attends will hear the Gospel, receive the seed of faith, and be drawn to continue coming to Sunday School—growing in God’s Word and becoming young disciples who follow Jesus.
- Prayer for Summer Short-Term Missions. Starting in June, our church will be sending short-term mission teams to various places, including Taichung (Taiwan), San Diego, and Japan. We pray that our brothers and sisters would be filled with wisdom, courage, love, and patience from the Lord. May they proclaim the love of Jesus through both words and actions. We also ask for God’s protection over their safety and health throughout the trip.
- Pray for the Sick. Pray that the Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their health and strength.
PRAY FOR THE WORLD
- Pray that Prayer for Laos. According to a World Bank report, inflation in Laos has surged to 37%, making it the highest among ASEAN countries. This severe economic crisis is deeply impacting the livelihoods of the people. Among children under the age of five, 42% are suffering from chronic malnutrition. We pray that God would provide the children in Laos with enough food and proper care. May He also help the nation to overcome this economic crisis.
Faithful Servants
| This Week’s Service | Next Week’s Service | |
| Speaker | Jacky Yang | – |
| Presider | Andrew | – |
| Worship | Jeffrey | – |
| Ushers | Alan Qi | – |
| Midweek Prayer Meeting | Jacky Yang |
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Your Faithful Participation
| Your faithful participation | May 25, 2025 |
| Worship Service | 135 |
| Table talk (Sunday School) | – |
