News
- Combined high school and adult GROW today in the youth center for our missionary Josh de la Rosa.
- Christmas Cantata (Dec. 14) is recruiting baptized brothers and sisters. Choir registration is open until Sep. 14. Orchestra members please audition by Sep. 30. For info, contact choir leader Jialin Weng ([email protected]) or conductor Sue Chiou ([email protected]).
- Impact the World
- 2025 Mission Conference is Fri.-Sun., Sep. 12-14. Our theme is “Always Being Prepared” and our speaker is Dr. Michael Copeland.
- International Missions Conference Potluck, Sat., Sep. 13, 4:30–5:50pm. In the breezeway, grab a post-it with a food type on it and bring enough to feed five. This way, food from all our mission fields will be represented.
- Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- Make a Connection
- Thursday Bible Studies
- Open to all, 6:00-8:00pm at Marcus & Corina’s. Contact Marcus Bejot [email protected] for info.
- Crossroads (Young Adults) meets at 7pm in the CO204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Collegians 7:00pm in the church office conference room. Contact P. Chris ([email protected]) for info.
- Church Membership Class is Sep. 21, 1-3pm. Register with P. Larry ([email protected]).
- Thursday Bible Studies
- Next Generation Ministry
- Children’s Ministry’s Lunch and Learn is Sun., Sep. 21, 1:00-2:00pm in CO-206 on Innovating Toddler Sunday School with AI. All teachers, parents and potential teachers can join. Register here. Contact [email protected] for info.
- Due to remodeling on the current Crying Room (B103), the Crying Room will be in B108 until further notice.
- Youth Ministry will be launching the Equipping Parents Book Club in September. We will read and discuss Parenting with Hope together, meeting one Sunday a month. It is open to all parents of youth (7th-12th grade). More information and registration. Today will be the final day to register.
GROW (Sundays 11:15am-12:25pm) September -November
Youth – Bible Studies for Life (Youth Center) Various teachers
College & 12th Grade – New City Catechism (D-203) P. Chris
Gospel Project – From Captivity to Restoration (B-110) Nathan Palmer
Book of Genesis (CO-206) Marcus Bejot & P. Larry
Behold and Believe (B207) Patchwork Sisters
WORD: Something is Missing!
Steve Houston • Acts 19:1-17
Missing vital information about Jesus is deadly.
Missing a direct relationship with Jesus is dangerous.
- Twelve “Dinosaurs” Were Missing Information about Jesus (19:1-10)
- These folks got stuck on John’s provisional message. (:1-4)
- They were like Apollos in that they needed to be caught up to speed.
- They were unaware of the Holy Spirit and so unfamiliar with Jesus.
- These folks got caught up through Paul’s teaching ministry. (:5-7)
- After hearing about Jesus’ full work, they believed and were baptized.
- After believing in Jesus’ full work, they received the gift of the Spirit.
- These folks got stuck on John’s provisional message. (:1-4)
Saving information about Jesus
is…who Jesus is, what Jesus did, and what Jesus promised.
We too could have perilous gaps in our foundation that need filling in.
- Seven Exorcists Were Missing a Relationship with Jesus (19:11-17)
- These folks were attracted to Paul’s miracle-rich ministry. (:11-14)
- They had been a band of woo-woo brothers from a fishy background.
- They used the name of Jesus as an incantation to cast out a demon.
- These folks were “raw meat” to savage spiritual forces. (:15-16)
- The demon did not recognize their authority over the spiritual realm.
- The demon pounced on them, leaving them wounded and humiliated.
- These folks were attracted to Paul’s miracle-rich ministry. (:11-14)
A saving relationship with Jesus
starts with “repent & believe” and builds with “pray & obey”.
We too could have a shallow or even a shadow relationship with Jesus.
PRAY:
- South China
- Pray for local pastors and coworkers. Ask the Lord to grant them strength and wisdom under pressure, and for more students and young believers to respond to God’s call and commit to gospel ministry.
- Pray for the Lord to continue opening doors for the gospel in campuses and workplaces, and to guide next steps. Pray also for the September short-term exploratory trip and its preparations.
- Pray for the financial and family needs of long-term coworkers that they would receive abundant provision and comfort as they walk by faith.
- How can the English prayer team pray for you? Send requests.
English Worship Service
| Praise | Duane |
| Communion | P. Larry |
| Welcome/Announcements | P. Larry |
| Message | P. Steve |
| Benediction | P. Steve |