Bulletin: 2025-11-16

Bulletin: 2025-11-16

News

  1. Church Family Talk today, 1:30pm at Sanctuary. All church members are encouraged to attend.
  2. 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 75 pledges totaling $139,140. The pledge deadline is November 30.
  3. The Elders and Deacons Board has approved the submission of the following items for General Assembly approval.
    1. 2026 general budget ($1,489,923)
    2. 2026 Elder candidate (new)
      • Po-Chou Lin
    3. 2026 Deacon/Deaconess candidates (new)
      • Joe Bakas (Tech Ministry)
      • Joyce Chang (Mandarin Caring Ministry)
      • Shinhwa Li (Local Outreach)
      • Haakon Liknes (Youth Ministry)
      • Yi Feng Liu (Mission Support)
      • Chong Jin Ong (English Ministry)
      • Esther Wong (Administrative Coordinator)
      • Enlai Zhang (Treasurer)
      • Heqing Zhu (Children Ministry).
    4. 2026 Elder candidate (renewal)
      • Hsi An Kwong
    5. 2026 Deacon/Deaconess candidates (renewal)
      • Glen Brittain (Facilities)
      • Weimin Gao (Mandarin Discipleship/Education)
  4. Members can vote the items above electronically from 11/23 (Sun.) 12:00AM ~ 12/7 (Sun.) 12:00AM. E-ballot is delivered via:
  5. 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.
  6. Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
  7. 2026 church calendars and church polos will be available in the breezeway for $5 each. Get yours today.
  8. 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.
    • Young Families meets Sat., Nov. 22, 2-5pm for Thanksgiving Potluck Picnic at Tumbleweed Park. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
    • English Christmas Picnic Sat., Dec. 13, 4-6pm at the Fellowship Hall Courtyard. Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
  9. 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: Storm Tossed and Ship Wrecked

Larry Lee • Acts 27

The Ministry of Wise Counsel (27:1-20)

The Ministry of Encouragement (27:21-44)

Application

PRAY

  • For today’s Church Family Talk to be a joyful reflection on God’s goodness to our church
  • For a faithful testimony of salvation for those being baptized next Sunday
  • For those who are seeking employment
  • For wisdom for the Chinese Pastoral Search Committee
  • For the formation of life groups next year and congregational involvement

English Worship Service

PraiseDuane
PrayerP. Steve
Welcome/AnnouncementsP. Steve
MessageP. Larry
BenedictionP. Larry