News
- Do you have questions about what is happening in the English speaking ministry next year? Let’s talk. English Family Talk today, 11:15-12:25pm in CO-206. No adult GROW classes today.
- Missions Pledge: We thank God for the 89 pledges totaling $176,880.
- 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.) 8:00AM ~ 12/7 (Sun.) 12:00PM. E-ballot is delivered via:
- Email from [email protected]
- Text (SMS) from (877) 225-8712.
- Upcoming Christmas gatherings:
- Sat., Dec. 13, 3-5pm – English Christmas Picnic at the Fellowship Hall Courtyard. Bring refreshments to share. Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- Sun., Dec. 14, 9:30 & 11:15am – Joint Services in the sanctuary. Childcare for preschool and below. Elementary children will join the service.
- Sun., Dec. 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm – Caroling with Emmanuel
- Wed., Dec. 24, 7pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in the sanctuary
- Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 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 at 7pm in CO204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Crossroads Potluck Christmas Party Sun., Dec 14, 5pm at the Calvin and Jing Lee residence. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Thursday Bible Studies
- Next Generation Ministry
- 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.
- AWANA’s last meeting is Dec. 12 and will start again Jan 9.
- Children’s Ministry Christmas Celebration (Preschool-Elementary) Sun., Dec. 21, 9:30–10:00am: Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00am–12:35 pm: Christmas activities in the Fellowship Hall. All children are invited to join us for a joyful time of worship, crafts, games, and Christmas fun!
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: How Majestic is Your Name in All the Earth
Larry Lee • Psalm 8
Praise the Lord for His Glory (8:1-2)
Praise the Lord for His Grandeur (8:3-4)
Praise the Lord for His Goodness (8:5-8)
Praise the Lord for His Greatness (8:9)
Application
PRAY: A Christmas Prayer (written to his father, 1885)
Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894)
English Worship Service
| Praise | Duane |
| Communion | P. Chris |
| Welcome/Announcements | P. Steve |
| Message | P. Larry |
| Benediction | P. Larry |