Joint Inauguration Service (10:30am-12:00pm)
| 10:25 am – 10:30 am | Count down |
| 10:30 am – 10:31 am | Call to Worship (P. Chris, 1 min) |
| 10:31 am – 10:46 am | Worship (Duane/Keith, 15 min) How Great Thou Art, Praise, Bless God |
| 10:46 am – 10:51 am | Choir (Fei Chiang, 5 min) I Want to Be Like Jesus |
| 10:51 am – 10:56 am | Welcome and Announcements (P. Wang/P. Steve, 5 min) |
| 10:56 am – 10:59 am | Congregational Prayer (P. Nip, 3 min) |
| 10:59 am – 11:49 am | Message: Chosen to Server, Acts 6:1-7 (P. Larry/Translator, 50 min ) |
| 11:49 am – 11:52 am | Reflection Song (Duane/Keith, 3 min) Holy Forever |
| 11:52 am – 12:02 pm | Inauguration (P. Larry, 10 min) |
| 12:02 pm – 12:03 pm | Benediction (P. Larry,1 min) |
Announcements
- Our 2026 Church Theme is “Maturing in Christ” from Col. 1:28.
- 2026 Pastor, Elder, and Deacon Team. Pastors: PEB Chair: Larry Lee (English Lead), Steve Houston (English Young Adults/Families), Semson Nip (Cantonese Ministry), Chris Sung (English Student Ministry), Jiuhui Wang (Mandarin Ministry). Elders: PEB Vice Chair: Hsi-An Kwong (Mandarin Ministry), Po-Chou Lin (Administration Ministry), PEB Secretary: Songhua Shi (Missions). Deacons and Deaconess: EDB Chair: Yi-feng Liu (Mission Support), EDB Vice Chair: Haakon Liknes (Youth Ministry), Secretary: Rui Ran (Mandarin Student Ministry), Joe Bakas (Tech Support), Glenn Brittain (Facilities), Keith Capel (Support Services), Joyce Chang (Mandarin Caring), Teh-Ling Chiang (Mandarin Worship), Weimin Gao (Mandarin Discipleship), Jackie Hilderbrand (Cantonese Ministry), Shinhwa Li (Local Outreach), Chong Jin Ong (English Ministry), Esther Wong (Administrative Coordinator), Enlai Zhang (Treasurer), Heqing Zhu (Children Ministry).
- 2026 Church Directory. Please inform the office of any changes.
- Bible Reading. Please notify Jennifer Liu in the church office if you have finished reading through the Bible this year. Those who have finished reading it can enjoy a discount on this year’s church retreat. Bible Reading Schedules to use for 2026 are available in the sanctuary lobby.
- Wednesday Prayer Meeting resumes Jan. 7, 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- English Renewal Weekend will be on Feb. 6-8 with Pastor Josh Ong.
- The Easter Cantata choir rehearsals begin Jan. 18. Those interested in serving through singing can join rehearsals on Sundays, 2:00–3:30pm in the choir room. For info, contact Sister Ying-Shu Liu (480-277-5857).
- 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 each Thursday at 7:00pm in CO204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Thursday Bible Studies
- Young Families “ConnecTime” on Sunday, January 18, during the second hour (11:15am – 12:30pm) in room B-204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for more info.
- Toddler Families “ConnecTime” on Saturday, January 24, at 11:00am in D-103 and D-104. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Help new friends connect by joining the 2026 Welcome Team. Signup here. Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.