Lord’s Day Message:
Christian Living – a living with pursuing
Bible Verses: (ESV)
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith– 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.
13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. (Phil. 3:8-15)
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:3)
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, (Phil. 2:5)
But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. (2 Cor. 2:14)
Message Outline
- Why we need to pursue?
In our life we are always pursuing something of worth, either a person or a subject, which can makes us joyful and satisfied. The Christian living is also a living of pursuing. In this heavenly pursuing we can receive the eternal joy and satisfaction.
- The object of our pursuing
- Pursue Christ because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ
- To lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus. (ASV)
- How can we pursue?
- Poor in spirit
- Having the mind which is in Christ. By reading the Bible we may know God’s will.
- Loving what Christ loves. Learn to love the souls of others that they can receive God’s salvation. Learn to love brothers and sisters that we can supply and support each other in our Christian journey.
- The outcome of our pursuing
As we pursue Christ we will be full of His fragrance. By spreading such fragrance we attract others to know Christ and gain Christ.
Next Topics: Hebrew 1
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 7/7 Mon. 7:30pm, Christine Zhou’s
Young Professionals Meeting: 8/7 Tue. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Sister meeting: 9/7 Wed. 10:00am, Meeting Hall
Prayer Meeting:9/7 Wed. 7:30pm，Meeting Hall
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：12/7 Tue. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Announcements:
- We welcome all the new ones who are joining us today and hope that you can leave your information for us to contact you in the future.
- The baptism of sister Lydia.
- The church plans to have a conference on October 4~6. May all brothers and sisters can separate the time to participate.
<Reminder>
- During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence.
- If the brothers and sisters see something that needs to be fixed in the meeting hall, please report to brothers Michael Lin or Richard Chen. If anyone has questions or suggestions for the cleaning service, please fellowship with brothers Richard Cui or Patrick Li.
- When you prepare the love feast for Lord’s Day lunch, please do not prepare any food containing nuts that someone may have food allergy.
Intercession:
- Pray for Lydia, Winnie Jiang, Hui Yang, and Holly who are newly baptized that they can grow healthily in the Lord.
Keep praying for the gospel friends among us, especially young people and our family members, so that our Lord can open their hearts to see God’s salvation and be willing to receive the Lord and become the member in God’s family.
- Pray for the health of each family (especial for the older ones). Pray especially for Sister Da-Nan Lu who just came back from China. May the Lord care her spirit, soul, and body.
- Pray for those who are weak in spirit that the grace of the Lord can be sufficient for them.
Serving Today: (July 6)
- Sharing: Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: David Tan & Patrick Li
Serving Bread and Cup: Richard Cui, Jason Wang & Jack Lee
- Pianist: Hannah
- Cleaning: Steven Wang Family, Shirly, Peter Pan, Richard & Lamee Family, David & Ching
Serving Next Week: (July 13)
- Sharing: Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: Yulin Wang & Thomas Wu
Serving Bread and Cup: Jack Lee, Sean Dong & Patrick Li
- Pianist: Hannah
- Cleaning: Jason & Susan Family, Andy & Anne Family, Robert & Jennifer, Chuan Ma & Maggie Family, BenChu Guo & Julie
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