Newsletter 2012/12/23

Lord’s Day Message

Bible Verses: Mark 9:22b~24; John 1:4~14

Topics: Believing, Receiving, and Becoming the Children of God

Important Verses:

“… Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.” “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”” (Mark 9:22b~24, NLT)

“In him was life, and the life was the light of men.  … The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. … But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:4, 9, 12~14, ESV)

Next Topics: Thanksgiving testimony for year 2012. Please prepare your sharing for the grace the Lord has given you this year.

Church Meetings/Time/Place

 Announcements：

1. Today the Lord’s Table will be held at 1:15pm.
2. On 26/12 (Wednesday) there will be an outing to visit Central Coast and the Reptile Park. A bus will be rented. The cost will be $27 per person. Please contact sister Lamee for details and to register.
3. Next Lord’s Day we will have thanksgiving testimonies. Please prepare share your fellowship in spirit. After meeting, we will make dumplings together so there is no need to prepare any dishes.

 Intercession：

1. Pray that the Lord will give every brother and sister healthiness, peace and joy in our daily living. Also pray for those (the saints or the relatives) who have sicknesses. May the Lord heal the sick according to His will as well as comfort and strengthen the saints.
2. Pray for the outing on 26/12. May the Lord give us peace and joy.
3. Pray for those who travel or go back to home town in the summer break. May the Lord be with them and care for them.