Newsletter 2015/11/15

Lord’s Day Message: 1 Peter 4

A further fellowship regarding the suffering of Christians

• To arm ourselves with the thought of the suffering of Christ – this benefits us during the suffering (1-6)

1. Suffering helps us to cease from sin
2. Suffering helps us to live not for human passions but for the will of God
3. Suffering helps us to give account to the Lord who judges and to live in the spirit according to God

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.  (1-2)

• The living of Christians in the end time (7-11)

1. Be self controlled and sober minded for prayers
2. Love one another and show hospitality to one another
3. Be good stewards of God’s varied grace

The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:  (7-10)

• The benefits of suffering in uniting with the Lord (12-16)

1. To share Christ’s suffering
2. To have the Spirit of glory and of God rested upon us
3. To glorify God

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.  (12-14)

1. Conclusions (17-19)
2. The suffering is related with God’s judgment
3. To entrust ourselves to God during the suffering

For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;  (17a)

Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.  (19)

Next Topics: 1 Peter 5

Church Meetings/Time/Place

Home Meeting: 16/11 Mon., 7:30pm, (7:00 dinner)

Richard & Flora’s

Young Professions Meeting: 17/11 Tue. 7:30pm, Meeting hall

Sisters Meeting: 18/11 Wed. 10am, Anne’s

Prayer Meeting: 18/11 Wed. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall

Pursuing of Words: 20/11 Fri., 8:00pm, David’s

Young People Meeting/Home meeting for Adults：21/11 Sat. 7:30pm, Meeting hall

Announcements:

1. 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.
2. Today after the Lord’s Day meeting Sister Bi Han will be baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. May all the brothers and sisters come together to pray and support her.
3. The church plans to have a gospel meeting on December 13. We hope many brothers and sisters can intercede and prepare for this meeting.

<Reminder>

1. Brothers and sisters, please bring your own bible to the meeting. Please take the Bible Reading Supplement for your daily Bible reading after the meeting.
2. Please come on time for the meeting. During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence.
3. When you prepare the love feast for Lord’s Day lunch, please do not prepare any food containing nuts as someone may have food allergy. After the love feast, please remember to bring back your plates.

Intercession:

1. We have more than 40 gospel friends who are coming regularly to our gatherings recently. Pray that the Lord will bless them to receive His salvation earlier and they may become a member in God’s family. Also pray that the Lord will keep us fervent in spirit to have more learning in the work of the gospel.
2. May the Lord give us his bountiful supply of His words in every meeting so that the brothers and sisters can grow in life and the gospel friends can be attracted into the name of the Lord..
3. Pray for the newly baptized Sister Yi-Nan Zhao and Sister Bi Han. May the Lord bless her spiritual growth in life.
4. Please pray for the six young people (Nelson, Chris, Hannah, Christine, Cherie, and Winnie) that our Lord can bless them and lead them into the university which fits them for their growth.
5. Pray for the brothers and sisters or their relatives who are weak in body or spirit. May the Lord care for them and give them sufficient grace. Especially pray for the health of Brothers HinSang Woon and Shanwon Chow.
6. Pray for family of Yu-Lin Wang that they can find a place to live and to serve.

 

Serving Next Week: (Nov. 15)

1. Sharing:  Patrick Li & Yulin Wang
2. Breaking the Bread:  David Tan & Jason Wang
3. Serving Bread and Cup:  Patrick Li, Benchu Guo & Jason Wang
4. Pianist:  Nelson Chen
5. Cleaning:  Richard & Flora Family, Lydia, Olsen & Likun Family, Pauline Zhang

Serving Next Week: (Nov. 22)

1. Sharing:  Yulin Wang & David Tan
2. Breaking the Bread:  Richard Chen & Olsen Yu
3. Serving Bread and Cup:  Olsen YU, Jason Wang & Patrick Li
4. Pianist:  Hannah Cui
5. Cleaning:  TBA