News
- Joint Inauguration Sunday Service this coming Sunday, January 11, 10:30am-12:15pm. Special lunch available for purchase. Children’s program provided. No GROW classes that day.
- 2026 Church Directory. Please inform the office of any changes.
- Bible Reading. Please notify Jennifer Liu in 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. Bible Reading Schedules to use for 2026 are available in the sanctuary lobby.
- Wednesday Prayer Meeting resumes Jan. 7, 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, 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 this week on Thursday, Jan. 8, 7:00pm in CO204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Help new friends connect by joining the 2026 Welcome Team. Signup here. Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- Toddler Families will meet this Sat., January 10, at 11:00am in D-103 and D-104. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Thursday Bible Studies
- Next Generation Ministry
- AWANA and Youth will resume this Friday, Jan. 9.
- Awana Office is recruiting a Cubbies Director from January to May. If interested, please contact Mary Wong ([email protected]).
- Chinese School starts today.
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: Relays in the Life of Faith
Steve Houston • Joshua 24, Judges 1-3
Passing on the baton of serving requires the wisdom of the ages.
Picking up the baton of serving requires the exercise of choice.
- The Relay from Leaders to Rising Leaders (Joshua 24)
- Joshua passed on the baton of serving. (Joshua 24:1,14-15)
- He called on leaders to serve God when he was close to dying.
- He confronted their idolatry and told them to destroy their idols.
- Israel’s leaders picked up the baton of serving. (Joshua 24:16-18; 3:24)
- They took Joshua’s challenge (:14) and resolved to serve God. (:16-18)
- They took Joshua’s warning (:19, 24) and obeyed in combat. (Judges 2:6)
- Hey older baton receivers! You have moral agency to pivot!
- Taking action now increases the chances that change will stick.
- Joshua passed on the baton of serving. (Joshua 24:1,14-15)
- The Relay from Adults to Rising Adults (Judges 1-3)
- Caleb passed on the baton of serving. (Judges 1:11-12)
- Caleb was Joshua’s fellow “servant of the Lord” in belief and in battle.
- Caleb invited the younger generation to serve and obey the Lord.
- Othniel picked up the baton of serving. (Judges 1:13; 3:5-6; 3:9-10)
- Othniel shunned common malpractice by choosing a believing spouse.
- Othniel served God as a soldier and then as a Spirit-led judge later.
- Hey younger baton receivers! You have moral agency to self-regulate!
- Turning every “have to” into a “get to” will set your life-course.
- Caleb passed on the baton of serving. (Judges 1:11-12)
PRAY:
- For fruit from the Youth Wintercamp and travel mercies as they return today.
- For God to be with our new elder and deacon board.
- For the Chinese Pastoral Search Committees and their candidate search.
- For the continued recoveries of Elder Andy from a heart attack and for Alan Beebe from a broken neck.
English Worship Service
| Praise (3 songs) | Duane |
| Communion | P. Larry |
| Welcome/Announcements | P. Larry |
| Message | P. Steve |
| Reflection Song | Duane |
| Benediction | P. Steve |