Lord’s Day Message
Bible Verses: Luke 15
Topics: Experience of Salvation – from being lost to be at home
Bible Verses:
“1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So he told them this parable: 4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ 7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. ” (15:1~7, ESV)
“ 8 “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? 9 And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” ” (15:8~10)
“11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything. 17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”‘ ” (15:11~19)
“20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate. ” (15:20~24)
“25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'”” (15:25~32)
Next Topics: Conference
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 30/9 Mon. 7:30pm, Richard Cui’s,
Sisters’ Meeting: 2/10 Wed. 10:00am, Anne’s (Canceled)
Prayer Meeting: 2/10 Wed. 7:30pm，Meeting Hall
Young ProfessionalMeeting: 3/10 Thu. 8:00pm, Meeting Hall
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：5/10 Sat. 7:30pm, Canceled (Conference)
Conference Meetings: 5-6/10 Sat. Lord’s Day, 10:00am, 1:30pm; 7/10 Mon. 10:00am
Announcements:
- For the coming conference next weekend, please keep the hall tidy as much as you can.
- The church will have a special prayer meeting on this Wednesday. Please join together to pray for the spreading of God’s words and for the hearts to be touched by God.
- On Oct. 5~7 the church will have a conference led by Brother Titus Chu. Please separate the time for the Lord to enjoy His bountiful supply. The first message will be basically gospel message. Please invite your friends to participate.
The invitation cards are available; please use them to invite your friends or relatives.
4. Brothers Jason and Michael are the managers for the conference. For all the serving in the conference please contact them.
The lunches during the conference will be provided. It is not necessary to bring any dishes (including the Lord’s Day). During the conference, there is transportation service between Chatswood station and hall. If anyone you invite needs transportation, please contact Brother Michael (0466-495-688).
Intercession:
- Pray for the October conference that the Lord can speak to us abundantly and our heart can be ready to receive to revive our church.
- Pray for Sister Jennifer who was just baptized. May the Lord bless her and her family and keep a joyful heart and faith in her.
- Pray that the Lord can give us a rich supply of His words on the Lord’s Day message and that each of us will be fed and grow. Pray that the Lord can open the hearts of gospel friends so that they can touch the Lord and believe into our Lord Jesus Christ through His words.
- Pray that the Lord will give every brother and sister good health, peace and joy in our daily living. May the Lord heal those who are sick according to His good will that we can experience His great love and power of resurrection.
Serving: (Oct. 6)
- Message Sharing: Titus Chu
- Breaking the Bread: David Tan, Richard Chen, and Raymond Young
Serving Bread and Cup: Jack Lee, Richard Cui and Jason Wang
3. Pianist: Hannah Cui
4. Cleaning: Bill & Christine Family, Sam & Hannah Family, Winnie, Tina & Fiona Jiang, Patrick & Lily Family, BaoLin Lei, Peter Pan
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