Order of Service

July 23, 2023

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 Gospel of Peace Scott Changchien
Worship in Giving and Response Tithes and Offering Joel Lee

Sermon Notes

Title: Gospel of Peace

Passage: Acts 10:34-36, Acts 14:15

Acts 10:34-36 “Then Peter began to speak: I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.  You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.”

Acts 14:15 “Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human, like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them.”

Announcements

  • Daily Devotional: Daily devotional materials (Living Life, Sena, I Love Jesus) for the month of August are available for pickup at the church office.
  • Care Department: There will be a welcome lunch on 7/30 (next week!) after Sunday worship. Please invite new friends to come fellowship together! Sign up: https://forms.gle/5cM3NnTpCaqGU34AA
  • Church Lunch Service: Thank the Lord, we have received $39,414.55 for our lunch fund so far.  If you would like to make a lunch special donation through check or cash offering, please use the church offering envelope, and please indicate lunch in the memo.
  • Children’s Congregation:
    1) New school year 2023 – 24 registration starts on 7/23, Please check with the church website.
    2) 8/10-11, the 5th graders transition camp at CM building 2nd floor. The details please check with Ruth.
    3) 8/13, Fall Quarter Sunday School teachers and helpers training at CM building 2nd floor worship room from 12:45 – 2:30pm.
    4) 8/20 CC Annual field trip to CA Science Center, please contact Ruth for the details.
    5) The 5th graders transition to EM on 8/27. The parents transition meeting will be held on 8/27 from1-2pm.
    Please contact Children’s Director Ruth (ext.16) for details.
  • World Vision Chosen (8/13): Many children in third-world countries are in need of clean water, food and education support.  HarvestLA is partnering with World Vision through the “Chosen” child sponsorship to support children and families in remote Peruvian villages.  The “Chosen” sign-up event will take place on 8/13.  Please prepare your heart to pray about your sponsorship participation of $39 per month to share God’s love to these under privileged children.
  • Agape Education Center: The Montessori School is starting to recruit students aged 2-6 years old. If you want more information or to visit the school, please contact 626-450-7686 to leave a message.

Upcoming: Holy Communion (8/6)

Prayer Requests

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH (EFCLA)

  • Pray for Taiwan West Coast STM Teams. Pray for the STM members who are going to the West Coast in Taiwan (7/22-7/29).  They could adapt to Taiwan’s heat and humidity, weather and food. Pray that they would love one another, and share the gospel in one accord. In addition, God would stir the hearts of students in Taiwan to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior.
  • Pray for the Gospel Sunday and Welcome lunch.  7/30 will be the first Gospel Sunday this year. Pray that brothers and sisters will enthusiastically invite friends to participate. Their hearts will be moved by the love of Christians and God’s words, and they will be willing to seek god. There will be a welcome lunch at noon that day, and new friends who come to the church this season will attend, praying that they can learn more about EFCLA and the fellowship, and find a sense of belonging.
  • Pray for the nomination of the elders and deacons of the church.  Pray The church will nominate a new batch of elders and deacons at the congregational meeting in October. Pray that the Holy Spirit can inspire and guide new elders and deacons to participate in the service of the church. According to the description in Chapter 6 of Acts: “Have great faith and be filled with the Holy Spirit”. The elders and deacons team can work well with the staff in the pastor’s office.
  • Pray for the sick. Pray that Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their health and strength.

PRAY FOR THE WORLD

  • Pray for Papua New Guinea.  Although the number of Christians in Papua New Guinea accounts for about 96% of the country, the belief in the form of syncretism has made the people addicted to alcohol and gambling, sexual confusion, and the situation of AIDS infection is also extremely serious. Moreover, in recent years, the domestic economy has been turbulent, and daily life such as education, transportation, and medical systems have also been in trouble. Let us pray together and ask the Lord to use the power of renewal to change and restore the whole of Papua New Guinea.

Faithful Servants

This Week’s Service Next Week
Speaker Scott Changchien Leona Chen
Presider Emily Doo Jacky Yang
Worship Joel Lee Eddie Sun
Ushers Yilin Aragon Chi Liang
Midweek Prayer Meeting Jacky Yang Jacky Yang

Your Faithful Participation

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