today’s sermon: october 4, 2015 “the challenges of...
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Today’s Sermon: October 4, 2015
“The Challenges of Missions” Marcos Venezuela
Romans 10:1-15
Every person craves for a secure and comfortable life; Christians included. Once we have it, we do everything to keep each item which contributes to that security and comfort. In the case of the rich young man in Mark 10:17-22, he won’t even trade his great wealth for eternal life. But we Christians, having understood the awesome benefit we have because of what Christ has given up, we can give up security and comfort. Marcos has been with ECC as Director of Filipino Ministry since 2010. Messages this month: October 11 “Destructive Christians, Merciful Lord” Luke 9:51-56 Pastor Randy Young October 18 “Discipleship Blockers” Luke 9:57-62 Pastor Randy Young October 25 “Principles of Effective Evangelism” Luke 10:1-24 Pastor Randy Young
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Today
Worship Service
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, 4/F, YMCA
5:00pm-6:15pm, 4/F, TST MC
New Believers Class: Growing Strong in God’s Family
9:30am-10:45am, Room 2, 4/F, YMCA
Children’s Sunday School - Nursery (Ages 0-2 years old)
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, Rooms 3 & 4, 4/F, YMCA
Children’s Sunday School - Pre-schoolers (Ages 3-5 years old)
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, Rooms 305 & 309, 3/F, YMCA
Children’s Sunday School - Elementary+ (Ages 6-11 years old)
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, 4/F, TST MC
FY2015/2016 (April-Aug)
(excluding designated funds)
Actual Income
Actual Expense
$3,800,667
$4,141,580
Checks can be made payable to Evangelical Community Church Ltd. Please do not post-date checks.
For US citizens wishing a US tax receipt, please ensure that your check is at least US$100 (HK$800) made out to “Friends of Hong Kong Charities, Inc.” with any designations written on the offering envelope (available at the welcome table) - NOT on the check itself.
Last week’s giving $162,210
FY 2015/2016
Annual Budget $13,629,218
Elders ([email protected])
Andrew Mole (Chairman) [email protected]
Jeremy Liou [email protected]
Randal K. Young [email protected]
Staff
Randal K. Young Lead Pastor [email protected] 2723 4777
Carol So Pastoral Support Coordinator [email protected] 2732 7305
Melody Wake�eld Pastoral Support Coordinator [email protected] 2732 7326
Sarah Williams Director of Family Ministries [email protected] 2732 7313
Katie Hillson Manager of Children’s Ministry [email protected] 2732 7322
Marcos J. Venezuela Director of Filipino Ministry [email protected] 2732 7319
Josh Loke Director of Youth Ministry [email protected] 2732 7311
Jeannie Wong Director of Operations [email protected] 2732 7301
Chris Tang Operations Manager [email protected] 2723 4777
Yolander Au Administration O3cer [email protected] 2723 4777
Cheng Wai Ling O3ce Assistant 27234777 Chloe Kwong Administration & Ministry O3cer [email protected] 2723 4777
Walking route to 4/F, TSTMC (Hankow Center)
Directions from 4/F lift (Hankow Center) to TST MC
Deacons ([email protected])
Billy Cheng [email protected]
Gladdie Venezuela [email protected]
Ricky Lai (Chairman) [email protected]
Helen Lee [email protected]
Kay Lam [email protected]
Nonette Tsang [email protected]
Molly Tam [email protected]
WELCOME TO ECC!
Welcome to the Sunday worship services at Evangelical Community Church. This is where we pray, sing, and listen to God’s Word. We are here to bless one another and lead you into God’s presence through Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, please contact one of our greeters, a pastor, or church leaders. Relax and make yourself at home.
Nursery care for your infant or toddler is available. We also have children’s classes for the 9:30am and 11:15am services. Please check the ‘Today’ section of this bulletin for the locations or see a greeter for assistance.
If today’s message has moved your heart, you may download the audio mp3 recording at www.ecchk.org. If you wish for someone to pray for you this morning, please come to the colorful banner near the stage after the benediction.
GENERAL NEWS
Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) of Evangelical Community Church Ltd Sunday, October 18, 1:30pm-2:00pm, TST MC
Pursuant to new Companies Ordinance coming into effect, approval of ECC’s 2014/15 Annual Accounts must be completed within 9 months of the end of the financial year. EGM is called to approve the 2014/15 Annual Accounts (Auditor’s Report) in order to comply. Quorum is required for this formality, so we request all registered ECC members to attend the EGM. Light lunch and childcare will be provided.
Church Chat Sunday, October 18, 2:30pm-4:00pm, TST MC
Upon completion of the EGM formalities and a short break, the broader ECC congregation is invited to join the Church Chat where you will have the opportunity to receive an update from the Elder Board and hear questions and concerns shared by congregation members. To help the meeting progress more fruitfully in a timely manner, please share your questions and concerns ahead of time to [email protected] no later than Tuesday, October 12, 2015. Childcare will be provided. Jonah: The Key to Understanding the God of the Old Testament Monday to Wednesday, October 12-14, 7:30pm-9:30pm, 15/F, Yan Fook Centre, 789 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: Yan Fook Bible Institute, 3552 7987 or http://www.yfbi.org/newsdetails.php?id=175
This 3-session course will be taught by Dr. David Eckman of Becoming What God Intended Ministries. The class will be conducted in English with no Chinese translation. Believers who have been baptized for 2 or more years are welcome. The course is free but requires a $50 registration fee. Please sign up directly. Flyers are also available at the Welcome Table.
PRAYER MINISTRY
Submit Urgent Prayer Requests: www.ecchk.org/#/prayer/submit-prayer-request Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Carol So / [email protected]
Please go to the Prayer Ministry section of our website to learn more about Oasis (ECC’s healing & restoration ministry), make an appointment, submit emergency prayer requests, or find out more about the events below.
Weekly Church Prayer Meeting Wednesdays, October 7, 7:30pm-8:30pm, Rooms 1 & 2, TST MC
Are you burdened to pray for ECC’s leadership, staff, ministries and people? If so, join our weekly church prayer meeting on Wednesdays to pray over specific needs of the church. All are welcome.
HOME GROUP INFO BOOTH
Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
If you have been prompted by God to serve Him in the areas of caring for the Body of Christ through Bible study, discipleship, prayer, and fellowship, we invite you to join us in serving as a Home Group Leader or hosting a group meeting in your home/office. We are in need of leaders/hosts in the areas of Tsim Sha Tsui, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong Island, and New Territories. Email us!
FILIPINO MINISTRY
Saturdays, 10:00am -7:30pm; Sundays, 12:00pm - 8:30pm, Wan Chai MC Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: Mark Venezuela / [email protected]
We cater to people’s social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs through worship, Bible Study, informal interaction, counseling, evangelism, and training for spiritual rebirth, growth, and effective service to God and to one another.
MEN’S MINISTRY
Sunday Morning Men’s Potluck Breakfast Every 3rd Sunday of the month, October 18, 8:15am-9:15am, Room 6, TST MC Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
Men, you are invited to join this monthly time of food, fellowship, and encouragement in your Christian journey. Sign-up at the Welcome Table or email us for details.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Wednesday’s Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays, October 7, 10:00am-12:30pm, Room 6, TST MC Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Patricia Del Rosario / [email protected] or Suet Ha Yeung / [email protected]
We are continuing our study on the book of Psalms with Mrs Judy Leibowitz. All ladies are welcome.
AXIOM YOUTH MINISTRY
ContactContactContactContact: [email protected]
Are you a youth in secondary school? Do you want to learn more about what it means to know God in your life? Then come check us out! We’d love to hang with you and teach you how to do just that - represent Jesus.
Axiom Fridays 6:00pm - 10:00pm 4/F, TST MC Axiom Academy Sundays 9:30am - 10:45am 4/F, TST MC
UNIVERSITY & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Aaron Cheung / [email protected]
A new young adults group will be starting up soon. Watch this space for more details as they become available. Meanwhile, get to know your peers over Sunday lunch and hangouts - contact Aaron to get connected!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Sundays, 9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Sarah Williams / [email protected] or Katie Hillson / [email protected]
TODAY! Nursery Ages 0-2 years old Rooms 3 & 4, 4/F, YMCA Pre-schoolers Ages 3-5 years old Rooms 305 & 309, 3/F, YMCA Elementary+ Ages 6-11 years old 4/F, TST MC (across from YMCA)
Volunteers Needed! We need 10 more volunteers (5 for 9:30am and 5 for 11:15am) to serve in Children’s Ministry in the new school year. If you love working with children, ages 0-11, and want to see them grow in the Lord, we invite you to come and see what we are all about. For more information, please contact Sarah Williams or Katie Hillson.
FAMILY MINISTRY
Divorce Care 13 Mondays, October 19 - January 21, 7:00pm-9:30pm, Room 6, TST MC Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Sarah Williams / [email protected]
If you are struggling with separation or divorce, receive God’s truth and caring support for your healing and guidance. Cost for the workbook is $100. Please register with Sarah.
MISSIONS AND OUTREACH
Prison Ministry Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
Members of our congregation regularly visit prisons in Hong Kong. It’s a very tangible response to Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 25:37-41 about caring for the downtrodden. Find out more about this ministry by talking to Thebes Lo or Ricky Lai of the Missions & Outreach Committee.
CLASSES
Want to Grow? Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected]
Are you a believer seeking to grow in your knowledge and walk with Christ but would like some help by a personal or small group mentor? Meetings can last from 10 to 25 weeks. Contact us now so we could match you to a suitable mentor.
Alpha Course - Fall 2015 11 Tuesdays, October 6 (Session 2), 7:00pm-9.30pm, TST MC Retreat: Retreat: Retreat: Retreat: November 14 (Saturday), whole day Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions designed to encourage conversation exploring the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, informal environment. The course is in both English and Cantonese. New-comers are welcome in the first three sessions. Sign up at http://www.ecchk.org/#/classes/alpha-course or go to the QR code. Please feel free to take invitation cards at the Welcome Table.
How to Interpret the Bible
2 Wednesdays, October 7 & 14, 7:30pm-9:00pm, Room 6, TST MC Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected]
Why do we follow only certain laws in the Old Testament and not the rest? Is the Bible to be interpreted literally, or figuratively? How does an Old Testament book, such as 1 Kings, talk about Jesus? Are all Bible stories examples for us to follow? How do I know what a Bible passage means? In this short, two-part class, Pastor Randy will explain the basic principles of how to interpret the Old and New Testaments. Sign-up at the Welcome Table today!
Baptism Class Next Sunday, October 11, 1:00pm-3:30pm, Room 9, TST MC Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Carol / [email protected]
If the Lord has moved your heart to publicly profess your faith in Jesus through water baptism, please come for the Baptism Class next Sunday. You will learn the basics of the Christian faith, your own spiritual journey and the need for baptism. Lunch is provided. Sign-up at the Welcome Table today!
Christian Leadership 6 Sundays, October 25-November 29, 9:30am-10:45am, Room 1, 4/F, YMCA Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected]
Want to learn how to lead, or lead better, in your life? We will explore how God develops leaders, based on the life of Moses and Joshua, with application to making disciples today. The class will be taught by Jack Leibowitz, who works with TEAM International, teaches the Bible and plants churches.
Ephesians Bible Study 6 Sundays, October 25-November 29, 11:15am-12:30pm, Room 1, 4/F, YMCA Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected]
Come and learn about God’s eternal purposes in Christ and our role today as His church in accomplishing them. Taught by Dr Curt Lentsch, Head Office and Education Director of Jian Hua Foundation, a China ministry based in HK.
1 John Bible Study 5 Wednesdays, November 4-December 2, 7:30pm-9:00pm, TST MC Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected]
This class will be an exegetical study through the book of First John, about knowing and discerning what God’s Truth is, and what is counterfeit. We will cover this short, but rich, book over 5 Wednesday evenings. Taught by Lina Lentsch, the Personnel Director of Jian Hua Foundation.
Friendly Reminders: 1. Please do not eat or drink in the Assembly Hall during worship services. 2. Please turn your phone to silent mode during worship services. 3. Ministry Leaders: Bulletin announcements for your ministry must be submitted to [email protected]
no later than 9:30am, Thursdays. Please refer to Ministry Leaders’ Corner on our website for guidelines. Late submissions will not be entertained. Thank you.