News
- Easter Service Schedule – Fri., Apr. 3; Sun., Apr.5
- Good Friday – 7:00-8:30pm, Joint Service in the sanctuary with family.
- Sunrise Service – 6:30-7:30am, in the courtyard (bring a sweater)
- Baptismal Service – 7:45-8:40am, in the sanctuary (breakfast afterwards)
- Easter Cantata “Out of the Shadows” – 9:30am (English) or 11:15am (Mandarin) in the sanctuary. (Easter children egg hunt 10:50-11:10am at playground. Babyland and crying room are available for both services.)
- Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- No Chinese School today.
- The Overseas Missions Ministry Team and EDB approved a six-week joint fundraising campaign (Mar. 22-Apr.30) for three fields (E. Asia, S. China, & NW China), supporting four trips, raising $37,606. To not overwhelm the church, we consolidated fundraising into one campaign with a higher goal. Join us with prayer and giving, so those on the front lines can be on mission without worry, and those remaining behind can also receive a reward.
- 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 7:00pm at the church office 204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Thursday Bible Studies…
- Next Generation Ministry
- No AWANA and Youth Group Mar. 20 due to Spring Break. There is no childcare but there is babyland (0-2 years old).
- We invite all Children’s Ministry teachers and coworkers who served June 2025-May 2026 to stop by the Breezeway after the Mar. 29 worship service to receive a small token of appreciation. Thank you for all your hard work and loving service.
- Youth Camp is June 25-28, open to incoming 7th graders through graduating seniors. We are now accepting Cabin Leader applications (camper registration will open Mar. 22). If you need more information, please speak to P. Chris.
2nd HOUR: Serving, Equipping, Connecting
Serving: To find out how you can serve, contact P. Larry ([email protected])
Equipping (Sundays 11:15am-12:25pm) Mar.-May 2026
Youth – Bible Studies for Life (Youth Center) Various teachers
College & 12th Grade – Inductive Bible Study: Ephesians (D-203) P. Chris
Patchwork Sisters: The Way of Wisdom (B-204) Various teachers
Gospel Project – From Captivity to Restoration (B-110) Nathan Palmer
Book of Genesis (CO-206) Marcus Bejot
WORD: Turning the Page
Steve Houston • 1 Samuel 4–7
The decisive and even disruptive hand of God turns the page from one chapter to the next in the book of our lives.
- Samuel’s Life Chapter of Learning – 1 Samuel 4-6
- Samuel Learned from Israel’s Definitive Defeat (4:1-11)
- Samuel once more saw the rampant corruption in Eli’s family.
- Eli’s sons brought the ark to the battlefield for good luck, but lost.
- Samuel Learned from Eli’s Defining Death (4:12-18; Ps. 78:60)
- Eli’s death fulfilled the prophesied collapse of his priestly line.
- Eli’s death led to Shiloh’s demise and Samuel’s return to Ramah.
- Losses around us can be definitive and defining for our good.
- Samuel Learned from Israel’s Definitive Defeat (4:1-11)
- Samuel’s Life Chapter of Leading – 1 Samuel 7
- Samuel Led by Rallying Repentance in Israel (7:3-14)
- The nation prayed at Mizpah, where God thundered and triumphed.
- Samuel named a stone “Ebenezer” as a reminder and healer of history.
- Samuel Led by his Stabilizing Service as a Judge (7:15-17)
- Samuel had a four-town circuit for serving as the last judge of Israel.
- Samuel came full circle and beyond when he settled in Ramah. (1:19)
- People around us need to be rallied, and served for the long haul.
- Samuel Led by Rallying Repentance in Israel (7:3-14)
- We learn from Jesus, “the Greater Samuel” – the one who underwent a defining death while delivering definitive defeat to death itself.
- We are led by Jesus, “the Greater Samuel” – the one who rallied people to repentance and who provides a stabilizing service as our high priest.
English Worship Service
| Praise | Duane |
| Prayer | P. Larry |
| Welcome/Announcements | P. Larry |
| Message | P. Steve |
| Benediction | P. Steve |