Order of Service
October 1, 2023
| Call to Worship | Scripture, Prayer | Tiffany Sun |
| Worship in Song | Music and Singing | Tiffany Sun |
| Worship in Fellowship | Welcome and Announcements | Jacky Yang |
| Worship in Word | From Exodus to Hebrews: The Old and New Covenants | Jacky Yang |
| Worship in Giving and Response | Tithes and Offering | Tiffany Sun |
Sermon Notes
Title: From Exodus to Hebrews: The Old and New Covenants
Passage: Exodus 19:3-8
Announcements
- Church Cleaning Day (Today): We will do church annual cleaning on Today from 1:30pm. Please reserve your time to join the cleaning and tidy up God’s house our home altogether. Lunch will be served on the day.
- Church Meeting (10/15): It will be held at 1:30 pm on 10/15 (Sun). All active members shall attend. If you are unable to attend on 10/15 (Sun), please ask for leave from the zone pastor, advisor, or church office in advance. Members participating online shall contact the office at 626-450-7676 in order to vote so the church office can mail the ballot to you. Otherwise, it will be deemed as leave. Thank you for your cooperation.
- 2023 Elder and Deacon Candidate: Elder: T T Huang, Max Wu, Leo Wu, Chi-Ying Liang, Ming Chou. Deacons: Natasha Hsu, Joseph Lee, Tony Yee, Donna Li, Debora Shih, Cindy Tang, Sunny Sun, Wallace Lo, Tiffany Wu, Sheila Lin, Anson Kuo, Michael Ho, Jeffrey Chen, Charles Huang.
- Hallelujah Carnival: EFCLA will be hosting the Trunk N Treat Hallelujah Carnival this year on Sunday, October 29th from 12:45pm to 2:30pm. We will need your participation for Trunk N Treat as well as carnival booths. Please contact Jim Su (jimsujimsu@gmail.com, 626-512-6358) for your fellowship’s participation, and/or any questions.
- Children’s Congregation:
1) From 12:30 to 1:30 on 10/15, new teachers, teaching assistants and youth ministry counselors are invited to classroom 200 on the second floor of the children’s hall for background checks. For details, please contact Director Ruth (x16).
2) Children’s Congregation is asking for donations with children’s board games suitable for age 12 and below. Please contact Children’s Director Ruth (Ext.16) for details. - Church Lunch Service: Thank the Lord, we have received $48,092.55 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.
- 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 (Today)
Prayer Requests
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH (EFCLA)
- Pray for Happiness Group. The Happiness Groups for this fall started on 9/24, with some groups being held at homes and others at the church. Please pray for the preparation of each group, asking God to bless the coworkers and friends in their interpersonal relationships, to bring out love and warmth in their service, and to soften and open their hearts. Also, pray for the invitation from BEST
- Pray for the preparation of the 2023 Congregational Meeting and the newly appointed elders and deacons. The nominations for elders and deacons for the 2024 term were approved during the elder and deacon meeting on 9/24. May God bless the elders and deacons who will take office (or continue their service) next year and grant them a spirit of unity, spiritual wisdom, and love to govern the church together. May there be enough workers for each ministry to thrive and develop.
- Pray for the Children’s Sunday School. Pray for those teachers and helpers who are willing to serve children, and willing to dedicate myself to training and preparation to become a quality children’s ministry worker. Pray for the teacher who has a loving heart and understands and accepts each child, allowing them to enjoy Sunday school. May every child accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord of their life.
- 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 explosion at the Pingtung factory in Taiwan. Pray for those who lost loved ones and for healing for those who were injured in the fire caused by the explosion at the Pingtung Science Park factory on 9/22, including the firefighters and employees. May the Lord also expose the illegal factories that endanger public safety in various places, improve the safety systems in each region, and grant wisdom to relevant government agencies to significantly enhance workplace safety and reduce tragic occurrences.
Faithful Servants
| This Week’s Service | Next Week | |
| Speaker | Jacky Yang | Scott Changchien |
| Presider | Jacky Yang | Eddie Sun |
| Worship | Tiffany Sun | Eddie Sun |
| Ushers | Alan Qi | Jennifer Yean |
| Midweek Prayer Meeting | Jacky Yang | Jacky Yang |
Your Faithful Participation
| Your faithful participation | September 24, 2023 |
| Hybrid Worship Service | 153 |
