Newsletter 2017/5/21

Lord’s Day Message:

¹⁰  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. ¹¹  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. ¹²  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. ¹³  Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

¹⁴  Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ¹⁵  and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. ¹⁶  In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; ¹⁷  and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

¹⁸  praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, ¹⁹  and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, ²⁰  for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

²¹  So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. ²²  I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.

²³  Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ²⁴  Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.

Message Next Week: Review on Ephesians

Church Meetings/Time/Place

Home Meeting/Chinese Speaking Young People:

21/5 Sun. 7:30pm, Patrick & Lily’s

22/5 Mon., 7:30pm,  Richard & Flora’s, (Dinner @ 7pm)

Pursuing of Uni Students: 23/5 Tue. 7:30pm, Yulin’s

(7:00 dinner)

Sisters Meeting: 24/5 Wed. 10:00am, Lili’s

Prayer Meeting: 24/5 Wed. 8:00pm,

Meeting Hall (combined)

Pursuing of Words: 26/5 Fri. 8:00 pm, Yu-Lin’s

Young People Meeting/Home meeting for Adults：

27/5 Sat. 7:30pm, Olsen & Likun’s (Gospel group)

Yulin & Jessica’s (YP & other adults)

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. Next week the Lord’s Day message will be the review on Ephesians. We hope all the brothers and sisters can prepare to share what you have been enlightened or touched that others can also be encouraged.
3. After the Ephesians we will enter Genesis for the Lord’s Day message. We will cover 5 chapters every week and we do expect all the brothers and sister to read the Bible together and have a spiritual pursuing or fellowship together.
4. On July 9-15 there is a Chinese speaking conference in Cleveland, USA. If any brothers and sisters are interested, please register with Brother Yulin Wang by June 4.

<Reminder>

1. For brothers and sisters please bring your own Bible and hymn book for the Lord’s Day meeting.
2. 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 loud in the kitchen.
3. Please keep the play field and rooms tidy and put all equipments in place after use.
4. 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 (4 brothers: Vincent Tai, YuMing Liang, Zylen Liang and Frank Wang, and 4 sisters: Vanessa Lu, Li Zhou, XiaChun Li & YuRong Liu). May the Lord establish them in the church life and bless their growth in life.
3. 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.

Serving This Week: (May 21)

1. Message: Benjamin Lim
2. Breaking the Bread: Yulin Wang & John Ji
3. Serving Bread and Cup: Sam Li, Sean Dong, Patrick Li & Richard Cui
4. Cleaning: Brett & Linda Family, Sean Dong & Wei Qiong Family, Jessie, John, & Peter, Lisa Tao Family, Bill & Christine Family
5. Kitchen: Christine & Baoling
6. Children: Supervisor – Flora & Jessie

Singing – David & Chris

Teachers – Angela, Tina & Jerry

 

Serving Next Week: (May 28)

1. Message: All
2. Breaking the Bread: David Tan & Richard Cui
3. Serving Bread and Cup: Benchu Guo, Sam Li, Jason Wang & Chuan Ma
4. Cleaning: Raymond & Lucy Family, Thomas & Lena, Joyce & Chris, Joe & Lili Family, Michael & Mandy Family, Margaret Yang
5. Kitchen: Terri & Likun
6. Children: Supervisor – Hannah & Lamee

Singing – Sarah & Vasya

Teachers – Elsa, Holly & Mandy