Bulletin: 2025-12-28

Bulletin: 2025-12-28

News

  1. 2025 Tax Exempt Donations – If you want the tax credit for your 2025 church offerings, it must be in by no later than Dec. 31.
  2. 2026 Church Directory. Please inform the office of any changes.
  3. Bible Reading. Please notify the church office if you have finished reading through the Bible this year. Those who have finished reading it can enjoy a discount on next year’s church retreat.
  4. Wednesday Prayer Meeting resumes Jan. 7, 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
  5. Joint Inauguration Sunday Service Jan. 11, 10:30am-12:15pm. Special lunch that day for purchase. Children’s program provided. No GROW classes that day.
  6. 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 starts again Jan. 8, 7pm in CO204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
    • First Friday Fellowship starts Jan. 2, 7pm in CO206. Refreshments will be provided. Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
    • Help new friends connect by joining the 2026 Welcome Team. Signup here. Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info
  7. Next Generation Ministry
    • AWANA and youth will resume on Jan. 9. Church campus closed Jan. 1.
    • Awana Office is recruiting a Cubbies Director from Jan. to May. If interested please contact Mary Wong ([email protected]).
    • Youth ministry needs additional drivers to pick up students from Payson for the Winter Retreat on Sun., Jan. 4 at 1:30 pm. If willing, please contact P. Chris.
  8. Chinese School starts next week, Jan. 4.

GROW (Sundays 11:15am-12:25pm) Dec. 2025-Feb. 2026

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

WORD: Pillar of Cloud and Pillar of Fire

Semson Nip • Exodus 13:21-22

PRAY:

Let’s give thanks for a year of grace: “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 9:1

Let’s pray for a fruitful new year: “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:19

Pray for a harvest of joy as we live in His presence: “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” – Psalm 16:11

Pray for endurance and perseverance in times of trial: “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12

English Worship Service

PraiseDuane
PrayerP. Chris
Welcome/AnnouncementsP. Chris
MessageP. Nip
Prayer for the Koyamas
BenedictionP. Nip