Bulletin: 2026-09-13

News

1. We thank Pastor Steven Cole for sharing with us this weekend. We have a combined GROW class 11:15am-12:35pm in the Youth Center today. All other classes are canceled today.
2. The 2027 Mission Pledge goal for missions is $290,000. We encourage the congregation to pray about their commitment and to participate in faith. The total amount pledged will become the missions budget for next year.
3. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
4. Christmas Cantata (Dec. 13) choir rehearsals begin Sun., Sep. 20, 2:30-3:30pm in the sanctuary and choir room. Baptized believers are invited to participate. Contact Sue Chiou (480-612-2018) if interested.
5. Church Membership Class is Oct. 4. Register with P. Larry ([email protected]) to get your books and start your required reading.
6. Make a Connection
   • Thursday Bible Studies…
     • Open to all, studying the book of Ecclesiastes, 6-8pm at Marcus & Corina’s. Contact Marcus Bejot ([email protected]) for info.
     • Crossroads (Young Adults) Bible Study at 7:00pm at CO-204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
   • Emmanuel Bible Study is Fri., Sep. 25, 7-9pm in B108. Contact Tom Gates ([email protected] ) for info.
   • Young Families “ConnecTime” Sun, Sept. 27 in room B-203 during 2nd hour (11:15-12:30). Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
7. Next Generation Ministry
   • The Children’s Ministry is seeking passionate teachers to lead our Oct. Children’s worship Contact Children’s Ministry Director Mary Wong ([email protected]).

2nd HOUR: Serving, Equipping, Connecting

Serving: To find out how you can serve, contact P. Larry ([email protected])

Equipping: (Sundays 11:15am-12:25pm) Sept.-Nov. 2026

Youth – Bible Studies for Life (Youth Center) – Various
College & 12th Grade – Ephesians (Youth Center) – P. Chris
Gospel Project – Life of Christ (B-110) Nathan Palmer
Book of Revelation (CO-206) Marcus Bejot
Patchwork Sisters (B207/B208) Starts Sep. 27. Topic: Turn Your Eyes. Seeing the Saviour in the Psalms.

WORD: The Witnesses God Uses

Steve Cole (https://www.stevenjcole.net/) • John 4:27-42

God uses witnesses who are excited about Jesus, have a harvest perspective, and invite others to come to Him.

1. God uses the witness of those who are excited about Jesus (4:27-30). Questions (from Bill Fay, Share Jesus Without Fear, 34-35):
   1. Do you have any kind of spiritual beliefs?
   2. To you, who is Jesus Christ?
   3. Do you believe in heaven or hell?
   4. If you died, where would you go? If heaven, why would God let you in? Then, after listening to the person’s answers, ask:
   5. “If what you are believing is not true, would you want to know?” What are you excited about?
2. God uses the witness of those who have a harvest mindset (4:31-38).
   1. A harvest mindset puts the will of God and His work above everything else (4:31-34).
   2. A harvest mindset focuses on sowing and reaping (4:35-38).
      1. The harvest may be ready in situations where you never would expect it (4:35).
      2. There is great reward and great joy in doing God’s work (4:36).
      3. To reap a harvest, you must sow seed (4:37-38).
      4. You may do the hard work of sowing only to have others reap the harvest (4:37-38).
3. God uses the witness of those who invite others to come to Jesus Christ (4:39-42).
   1. Focus on who Jesus is.
   2. Invite sinners to come to Jesus.

Conclusion

I will apply this message by . . .

Application Questions

1. If you’ve lost your excitement about Jesus, how do you get it back? (See Rev. 2:1-7)
2. How would you describe a “harvest mindset”? How can we cultivate such a mindset?
3. What are some practical ways that you can sow the seed of the gospel with unbelievers?
4. Why is it important to keep in mind that you may sow only to have others reap or you may reap where others have sown?

English Worship Service

Praise	Duane
Welcome/Announcements	P. Larry
Message	P. Steve
Mission Pledge Presentation	P. Larry
Benediction	P. Larry