Newsletter 2016/11/6

Lord’s Day Message:Psalm 27

¹ Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

² When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. ³ Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.

⁴ One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple. ⁵ For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. ⁶ And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD.

⁷ Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! ⁸ You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.” ⁹ Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation! ¹⁰ For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the LORD will take me in.

¹¹ Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. ¹² Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence.

¹³ I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! ¹⁴ Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!

1. The seeking of David in all his experiences: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple
2. In seeking God’s desire and David’s response: You have said “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”
3. The experience of God in his seeking: teaching, leading and waiting
4. The practical application in our church life

Message Next Week:Gal.2:11-21

Church Meetings/Time/Place

Home Meeting:

6/11 Sun. 7:30pm, Patrick & Lily

7/11 Mon., 7:30pm,  (7:00 dinner) Richard & Flora’s

Chinese speaking YP meeting : 8/11 10:00 Am., Yulin

Pursuing of Uni Students: 8/11 Tue. 8:00pm, (7:30 dinner) Yulin’s

Sisters Meeting: 9/11 Wed. 10:00am, Anne’s

Prayer Meeting: 9/11 Wed. 7:45pm,

Michael Lin: Turramurra

Lydia Xu:  Chatswood

Pursuing of Words: 11/11  Fri., David’s

Young People Meeting/Home meeting for Adults：

12/11 Sat. 7:30pm, Yulin & Jessica’s

Announcements:

1. We welcome all the new ones who are joining us today. May God bless you and lead you into this family of God.
2. There are gospel calendars available for the saints to purchase, $5 dollar for each copy. Please put the cost into the offering box.
3. On Dec. 11 the church plans to have a gospel meeting of singing hymns and testimonies. We do encourage all brothers and sisters to form a group and participate. You can either sing hymns or give testimonies, but please the details to Brother Yulin Wang for arrangement as soon as possible. If you need more fellowship, please also contact Brother Yulin Wang.

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1. During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence and not to walk around or to wonder/talk too laud in the kitchen.
2. 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.

Please refrain from bringing uncooked food for the love feast so we may lighten the work for the serving ones in the kitchen.

Intercession:

1. May the Lord bless the gospel friends among us that they can know how precious the Lord is and are willing to believe in Him.
2. Pray for the new believers (David Hu, Gerald Huang, Bangde Liu, Peter Zhang and Michael Qiu, 5 brothers and Li Li, Mandy Zhou, Leonie, Berry Fei, Jessica Li, Hennah Dong & Grace Li 7 sisters) May the Lord establish them in the church life and bless their growth in life.
3. Brother John Ingalls has rested his labor on earth. May the Lord comfort his family, especially Sister Yvonne.
4. 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. Pray especially for the health of Brothers Shanwon Chow and Sister AhSeng Chow.
5. Pray for those year 12 students among us that the Lord may lead them into university and help them to grow in Him in the future.

Serving This Week: (Nov. 6)

1. Message: Yulin Wang
2. Breaking the Bread: Raymond Young & Thomas Wu
3. Serving Bread and Cup:  Sam Li, Olsen Yu, Jason Wang & Benchu Guo
4. Cleaning:  Jason & Susan Family, Andy & Anne Family, Richard Huang Family, Benchu Guo Family, Yulin Family
5. Kitchen: Susan & DD
6. Children: Supervisor – John, Singing – Jono/Pris, Teachers – Holly/Fiona

Serving Next Week: (Nov. 13)

1. Message: Benjamin Lim
2. Breaking the Bread: David Tan & John Ji
3. Serving Bread and Cup:  Richard Cui, Jason Wang, Sam Li & Chuan Ma
4. Cleaning:  Jason & Susan Family, Andy & Anne Family, Richard Huang Family, Benchu Guo Family, Yulin Family
5. Kitchen: Baoling & Lydia
6. Children: Supervisor – Richard, Singing – Combined, Teachers – Christine