Lord’s Day Message
Bible Verses: Luke 22
Important Verses:
“7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it.” … 14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. 21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.” (7~8, 14~23 ESV)
“24 A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. 27 For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves. 28 “You are those who have stayed with me in my trials, 29 and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, 30 that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” (24~30)
“31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”” (31~34)
“39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” 43 And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”” (39~46)
“54 Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the light and looking closely at him, said, “This man also was with him.” 57 But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” 58 And a little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.” 59 And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62 And he went out and wept bitterly.” (54~62)
Next Topics: Luke 22
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 9/12 Mon. 7:30pm, Richard Cui’s
Young ProfessionalMeeting: 10/12 Tue. 8:00pm, Meeting Hall
Sisters’ Meeting: 11/12 Wed. 10:00am, Anne’s
Prayer Meeting: 11/12 Wed. 7:30pm，Meeting Hall
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：14/12 Sat. 7:30pm, Thomas & Lena’s
Announcements:
- If anyone visits us the first time, we welcome you. We also hope you leave you contact information that we can have further fellowship.
- Today after the love feast there will be a gospel talk on from 1 to 2 pm. All the gospel friends or the brothers and sisters are welcome to join.
- The Saturday night of adults pursuing meeting will have a special topics of “How to raise up the teenager children”. We welcome all brothers and sisters to participate.
- On Dec. 22 (Lord’s Day) the church will have a gospel meeting of hymn singing and testimony. All brothers and sisters can form groups and prepare. Please give the names in your group and the names of the hymns to Brother Yulin Wang for arrangement by 8/12.
To prepare this meeting the church will have a rehearsal and setting up on 15/12 afternoon.
5. On April 18~21 (Friday night to Monday noon) the church plans to have a conference for both young and adults at the Collaroy. We hope many brothers and sisters can separate out the time and participate together. For details, please contact Brother Richard and Sister Lamee.
Intercession:
- Pray for the gospel meeting on 22/12 that the brothers and sisters can participate energetically and the gospel friends may receive the revelation and blessings from the Lord.
- Please pray for the gospel friends among us so that our Lord can open their hearts to see God’s salvation and be willing to accept the Lord to become the member in God’s family.
- Pray for those who are ill (Sister Da-Nan Lu) that the Lord heals them according to His good will and they may experience His great love and power of resurrection.
Serving Next Week: (Dec. 15)
- Sharing: Thomas Wu and Raymond Young
- Breaking the Bread: Shanwon Chow and Thomas Wu
Serving Bread and Cup: Olsen Yu, Thomas Wu, and Patrick Li
3. Pianist: Hannah Cui
4. Cleaning: Patrick & Lily Family, Baolin Lei, Peter Pan, Bill & Christine Family, Sam & Hannah Family, Winnie, Tina & Fiona Jian
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