News
- Today’s English adult and youth combined GROW with special speaker Allan Karr in the Youth Center.
- Church Family Talk on Sun. Nov. 16, 1:30pm at Sanctuary. All church members are encouraged to attend.
- Missions Pledge: Our goal is that every member would make a pledge and reach our 2026 mission budget of $315,000. So far, we have 70 pledges totaling $127,340. The pledge deadline is November 30.
- Thanksgiving Joint Service on Sun., Nov. 23, 10:30am-12:15pm. We will be celebrating baptisms, have a children’s program, and not have GROW class.
- Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- 2026 church calendars and church polos will be available in the breezeway for $5 each. Get yours today.
- Make a Connection
- Thursday Bible Studies
- Open to all, studying the book of Job, 6:00-8:00pm at Marcus & Corina’s. Contact Marcus Bejot ([email protected]) for info.
- Crossroads (Young Adults) Bible Study at 7pm in CO204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Emmanuel Fellowship meets Fri., Nov. 14, 7–9 p.m. in Room CO-206 for a Thanksgiving potluck! Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- Reader’s Circle is Sat., Nov. 15, 11am–2pm at Phu and Henna’s to discuss The Fight by John White. For details, contact Phu ([email protected]).
- Youth Ministry Fall Picnic is Sat., Nov. 15 from 3-6pm at Veteran Oasis Park. Contact Jason Leong ([email protected]) for more info.
- Toddler Families meets Sat., Nov. 15, 4-6pm at Eddie and Ceci’s home. Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- Young Families meets Sat., Nov. 22, 2-5pm for Thanksgiving Potluck Picnic at Tumbleweed Park. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Thursday Bible Studies
- Next Generation Ministry
- AWANA Grand Prix is Fri. Nov. 21, 7-9pm in Fellowship Hall. We welcome parents to come and cheer for your children.
- Youth Winter Retreat is Jan. 2-4, 2026 in Payson, AZ. Cost is $180/student. Register by Dec. 14. Contact P. Chris ([email protected]) for more info.
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 (B-207) Patchwork Sisters
WORD: We All Need Jesus
Steve Houston • Acts 25-26
Embrace truth even when it pokes at our pride or our fears. If we are humble and brave, Truth will do its much-needed work.
- The Elitists Among Us Need Jesus (26:22-25)
- Festus saw philosophy as superior to the commoner’s mythology.
- Trigger: Paul grouped Festus with the masses: “great and small”
- Reaction: “Paul, you are out of your mind!” = “You are unhinged!”
- Paul had academic credentials that no one could disparage.
- Comeback: “I am rational and in touch with reality.”
- Reality: The Gospel for all people holds its own intellectually.
- Humbly get off your pedestal and see Jesus as supreme! Our Supreme Savior will lift you up to glory.
- Festus saw philosophy as superior to the commoner’s mythology.
- The Hold Outs Among Us Need Jesus (26:26-29)
- Agrippa pretended to hold beliefs that aligned with his party.
- Trigger: Paul exposed Agrippa’s belief in the Bible’s many “prophets”
- Reaction: “Paul, you can’t convert me!” = “You are pushy!”
- Paul understood Jewish fears and longings inside and out.
- Comeback: I am blessed and without real drawbacks.
- Reality: The Gospel for eternal reward is worth total commitment.
- Bravely get off the fence and cast all your trust in Jesus! Our Trusted Treasure will make it worth it all.
- Agrippa pretended to hold beliefs that aligned with his party.
PRAY
- For a heart of worship in our church
- For those who are suffering from alienated relationships and depression
- For wisdom for the Chinese Pastoral Search Committee
- For the formation of life groups next year and congregational involvement
English Worship Service
| Praise | Duane |
| Prayer | P. Chris |
| Welcome/Announcements | P. Chris |
| Message | P. Steve |
| Benediction | P. Steve |