Order of Service

October 27, 2024

Call to Worship Scripture, Prayer Tiffany Sun
Worship in Song Music and Singing Tiffany Sun
Worship in Fellowship Welcome and Announcements Ming Chou
Worship in Word Power of Peace Andrew Wong
Worship in Giving and Response Tithes and Offering Tiffany Sun

Sermon Notes

Title: Power of Peace

Passage: Mark 4:35-41

Announcements

  • Devotional Material: November 2024’s “Living Life” is available at the church office for pickup.
  • Congregational Meeting Results: Thank you for your faithful participation. All items on the agenda (2023-2024 Financial Report, 2025 Budget) have been ap-proved. The 2025 master calendar is available online on our website under “Resources.”
    2025 Elder, Deacon and Financial Auditor Confirmations: 1) Elder: Alex Chiu. 2) Deacons: Stella Hsu, Frank Xue, Jim Su, Terry Tam, Allen Kuo, Jeremy Chuang, Christine Wu, Sam Yeh, Michael Hsu, Jenny Yeh, Jason Lin, Kelvin Ng, Ray Chang, Steven Hsieh, Jerry Yu. 3) Financial Auditor: Pansy Au, Jessica Shan.
  • Daylight Saving Ends on 11/3: Please set your clocks back one hour on 11/3.
  • Baptism Exploration Classes: “Are you interested in getting baptized this Fall? Pastor Leona and Andrew will be leading a series of Baptism Exploration Clas-ses throughout November. These classes will be held every Tuesday night from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the meaning and significance of baptism. If you would like to participate, please sign up through our church web-site https://forms.gle/qFePnL8SKFbXEnHM6. We look forward to walking with you on this important step of faith!”
  • FIZ Marriage Course Outreach: We started a 7-session Alpha Marriage Course on 9/29. This is a fantastic opportunity for married couples to strengthen their relationships and connect with others in the community. The sessions are held from Sundays 1:30-3:30 pm at English Chapel. We encourage couples to join and invite their friends for a meaningful experience of growth and connection. Please contact Pastor Jacky for more information and sign up.
  • 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
  • Upcoming: Holy Communion (11/3)

Prayer Requests

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH (EFCLA)

  • Pray for the Happiness Groups. The Happiness Groups have begun their harvest. We pray for the BEST of each group, asking the Lord to open their hearts to accept Jesus Christ. We also pray for every co-worker who re-mains committed to the Happiness Groups, that they continue to see the value of the gospel and stay devoted on the front lines of evangelism. Strengthen their faith, and may they witness God’s real presence through the changes in BEST.
  • Pray for the Revival of Church Prayer Meetings. We cry out to the Lord to inspire the hearts of all brothers and sisters in the church to pray, that we may long to draw near to Him through prayer, following the example of our Lord Jesus. We fervently intercede for our church, our nation, and the kingdom. We earnestly ask for the Holy Spirit to come, to pour out abun-dantly upon the church, to ignite the flame of prayer, and to grant us a united heart so that we can pray in one accord.
  • Pray for the U.S. Presidential Election in November. November 5th is the day of the U.S. presidential election. We pray for the Lord to grant the United States a president aligned with His will, and we declare that God’s sovereignty will be manifested in America once again. May God lead the voters with righteousness and wisdom, so they can make decisions that align with His heart. We ask the Lord to protect these elections from any form of manipulation, ensuring they are conducted fairly and peacefully. May the Lord bless the elected leaders to govern the nation with a heart that fears God, seeking the welfare of the people.
  • 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 Peace in the Face of Conflicted International Relations. Recently, international conflicts have been escalating, particularly with the rising ten-sions between North and South Korea, as well as the strained relations and warfare involving Israel and Middle Eastern countries. We pray for the Lord to grant peace, to resolve the rivalries and hatred between nations, and to enable leaders to protect the welfare of their people. May the Lord govern the nations with His power, taking charge of international affairs, so that hearts may receive salvation in the hope of peace and security, free from the fears and pains of war.

Faithful Servants

This Week’s Service Next Week 
Speaker Andrew Wong Jacky Yang
Presider Ming Chou Jacky Yang
Worship Tiffany Sun Joel Lee
Ushers Alan Qi Yilin Aragon
Midweek Prayer Meeting Jacky Yang Jacky Yang

Your Faithful Participation

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