News
- Church Family Talk today, 1:30pm at Sanctuary. All church members are encouraged to attend.
- 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.
- The Elders and Deacons Board has approved the submission of the following items for General Assembly approval.
- 2026 general budget ($1,489,923)
- 2026 Elder candidate (new)
- Po-Chou Lin
- 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).
- 2026 Elder candidate (renewal)
- Hsi An Kwong
- 2026 Deacon/Deaconess candidates (renewal)
- Glen Brittain (Facilities)
- Weimin Gao (Mandarin Discipleship/Education)
- Members can vote the items above electronically from 11/23 (Sun.) 12:00AM ~ 12/7 (Sun.) 12:00AM. E-ballot is delivered via:
- Email from [email protected]
- Text (SMS) from (877) 225-8712.
- 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.
- Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- 2026 church calendars and church polos will be available in the breezeway for $5 each. Get yours today.
- 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.
- Thursday Bible Studies
- 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
| Praise | Duane |
| Prayer | P. Steve |
| Welcome/Announcements | P. Steve |
| Message | P. Larry |
| Benediction | P. Larry |