Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Rev. ET Wong
Singspiration: Worship Team
Committee on Duty: Sally Mok
Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
I will extol the LORD with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the LORD;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures forever.
(Psalm 111:1-3)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord's Prayer
Scripture Reading
Mark 5:1-20
Sermon
From Torment to Redemption
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Mission Month Offering Pledge (M4) - The Mission Department has received pledges for a total of $30,800.00, while the Smile Lanka fundraiser raised a total of $10,535.00 this time. Thanks be to God! He constantly looks after the needs of His servants and children.
The Church's 30th Anniversary Magazine:
a) Our next wave is the cover design for the magazine. The organizing committee requests that the layout be in A3 format (the finished product will be folded to serve as both the cover and back page of the special edition). Additionally, for this special edition, there is a designated "color theme," and color samples are posted on the church's dining hall bulletin board for reference. We welcome brothers and sisters to unleash their design creativity and incorporate the idea of "Love & Legacy" into the design, making it a collective memory for everyone.
b) Meanwhile, considering the participation of children, the Children Sunday School will be co-hosting a drawing activity titled "What is my church?” This activity encourages children to express through imagery what church means to them or what significance it holds in their hearts. We highly encourage parents to participate in this parent-child activity, guiding their children in understanding the concept of church. If the artwork aligns with the theme, it may be considered for use as the cover.
c) The submission deadline for both design activities is November 5th, and digital/hard copy works can be submitted to the 30th-anniversary celebration event committee (Nancy Choy, Phoebe Lam, Sean Wang, Sarah Li, Sharon Chan and Sally Che). Click here for the Design Summary document.
Mission Department News: The deacon board extends its gratitude to Tony Yeung for his service in the Mission Department over the past five years. He has served as the department head and officially stepped down from this position last Sunday (1/10). However, he will remain a member of the Mission Department and continue to serve in the ministry.
Congregation News: Connie Wong's granddaughter, Yen Yen, has undergone over three months of treatment. Thanks to God's grace, 75% of the brain cancer cells have been eliminated. After consultation with doctors and family members, another surgery for Yen Yen is scheduled for October 10th to remove the remaining cancer cells. Please pray for Yen Yen, asking the Lord for peace, a successful surgery, effective medical care, minimal post-surgical complications, and a speedy recovery for the young girl.
TNT: There will be TNT at 11am today. We will be going through a book written by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop about how we can become a compelling community that we all desire. Here is a link to the notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_6QEvUK48EUCvl8u4DP4On54GOHnvjai?usp=sharing
Mission News
Let's pray for S & C, asking that they may train their colleagues within the organization with the heart of Christ, enabling them to work together in unity and serve parents and students with love.
We remember H & P's service, and in particular, let's pray for H's visa application to go smoothly. May the Lord protect the entire application process.
Let's pray for Pastor Janet Tam's service at First Chinese Baptist Church and remember the two new believers who were baptized last week. Pray that they may have a willing heart to pursue their faith journey.
We remember H & Y's language learning efforts, and let's also pray for the people they come into contact with. May the Lord open their eyes and hearts.
James Che and his wife will return to Africa this Wednesday. Let's pray that the journey goes smoothly in every aspect.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray that we would grow in the skill of building friendships with those you share little in common with other than Christ.
Pray that non-Christians would be able to see the work the gospel has done in our church as it unites those who, apart from Christ, are very different.
Pray that the leaders of our church would wisely encourage ministry by similarity when it is useful, and have the discernment to know when such ministry is counterproductive.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (1 October 2023)
| Combined | |
|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 249 |
| Prayer Meeting | 12 |
| Children Sunday School | 36 |
Next Week's Roster (15 October 2023)
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Jonathan Chow
Singspiration: Worship Team
Committee on Duty: Herman Yeung