Bulletin: 2026-09-20

News

Mission Pledge: Our goal is that every member would make a pledge and reach our 2027 mission budget of $290,000. So far, we have 55 pledges totaling $111,538. The pledge deadline is Nov. 30.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
Christmas Cantata (Dec. 13) choir rehearsals begin today, 2:30-3:30pm in the sanctuary and choir room. Baptized believers are invited to participate. Contact Sue Chiou (480-612-2018) if interested.
Church Membership Class is Oct. 4. Register with P. Larry ([email protected]) to get your books and start your required reading.
The church office closed on Sep. 21 for a team building activity.
The Pastoral Search Committee for Mandarin Student Pastor has been formed. Here are the members: Elder Songhua Shi (Chair), Pastor William Sun, Yifeng Liu, John Zhang, Ingrid Chan, and Jason Li.
Nepal Flood Relief – GPCCC is collecting donations to help 100 families affected by the Nepal floods. Goal: $31,500 from Sep. 20-Oct. 11. Please note “Nepal Flood Relief Fund” in the memo of your donation.
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.
Next Generation Ministry
- Due to Fall break, there is no Youth group on Sep.25 and Oct. 2. No AWANA on Oct. 2 and Oct. 9. No Chinese school on Sep. 27.
- Snack Shack proceeds support Missions. Snack with a divine purpose!

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 Savior in the Psalms.

WORD: The Counsel of Elisha

Larry Lee • 2 Kings 6:24-13:25

PRAY

For Vision to grow closer as a church family and be a witness to our community.
For lasting impact and fruit from the Patchwork Sisters Retreat.
For wisdom for Pastor Chris and our student ministry coworker team to shepherd our young people.
For healing for Woody Feng’s paralysis from his fall and for Jolene Vong’s continued recovery from brain surgery.

English Worship Service

Praise	Duane
Welcome/Announcements	P. Steve
Nepal Fundraising Video (3 min.)
Message	P. Larry
Reflection Song	Duane
Benediction	P. Larry