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CHAIRMAN: TIFFANY CHAN
SPEAKER: PASTOR ANDY TSE
SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 11:1–10

Sermon Notes:

- The Shoot and the Root

- The Spirit-Endowed King

- The King’s Reign

- The King’s World

News & Events:

• “Gift from Heaven, Given to All People”

  PGC Joint Christmas Worship will take place 10:30—12:30 at PCA Big Gym on 12/25 (Thurs).   Welcome to invite families and friends to celebrate and receive our King of Glory together.

• Today is the 2^nd Sunday of Advent. May we all remember the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and look forward to His 2^nd coming again.  PGCKIDS/Nursery have prepared for each child 1 set of Advent Story Cards to prepare them for the Jesus’ birth story.  Any kids not yet got a set can still pick up one at PGCKIDS after service today.
• English Faith Foundation Course (Part 2) will have the last class today 11:15—12:30 at PCA Cafetorium. Mandatory for those currently serving or will serve in near future.  Welcome all Gr 6 to adults, Christians or non-Christian, to sit in.  On 12/21 (3rd Sunday), we will have "Reading the Christmas Story with new eyes: Matthew 1:18-2:18”.  Welcome all to join and study together.
• Give thanks to God that Rev. Tam had returned after completion of his 2-month Sabbath year service in Hong Kong. During the time, he shared the gospel at different churches and schools, and preached at universities and counseling training institute. Appreciate the support and prayers from the church.
• The 20th PGC Anniversary Publication is now at its final proofreading stage. The Committee is working towards releasing the electronic version by the end of the year. As this is a meaningful milestone in the PGC journey, some of us may wish to keep a hard copy. We plan to print a limited number of hard copies, which will be available for purchase at $15 each. If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy, please sign up by 12/28 (Sun): https://forms.gle/uQrDJSH1u6LoE3cZA
• All High school (HS) girls are welcome to join the Christmas Potluck Party on 12/24 (Wed) 6-9pm at Wendy’s place. Please RSVP through the sign-up QR code or contact Mina/Wendy for enquiry.
• We thank God that Sister Bertha Lam from the Bethel Zone has joined PGC as the Church Administrator on 12/1. May the Lord bless her as she serves Him in the PGC ministries. Bertha will be gradually transitioning into her new role. Over the next few weeks in December, she and Mabel will work together to ensure a smooth and efficient handover. In the meantime, please feel free to continue contacting Mabel, or reach out to Bertha by email at admin@pgcmail.org.
• Please note that in December, PCA gyms are only available on 12/17 for Wed Sports Night.
• As of end of Oct this year, PGC has a deficit of $200K. PGC needs sufficient working capital every year to support the growth and development of different ministries. May brothers and sisters respond to God’s love by making offering with a thankful heart. Different means of offering: PGCmarkham.org/offering-en/
• Christmas is coming, Let’s remember many missionaries away from homes but serving faithfully overseas for God. We encourage cell groups to prepare cards or gifts to share our care and support to them.

Prayer & Praise Items:

** Encourage use of PGC’s Prayer Card and be quiet, humble, turn back, seek and wait for God together (https://peoplesgospelchurch.org/files/2023prayercard.pdf) **

• Pray for the fire tragedy at Taipo Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong. May God have mercy to those in suffer, heal the injured, and grant comfort and hope to those who lost their families and properties.
• Pray for Vika's family that both her brother and mother are looking for work. May God provide for them jobs to be able to support their family and their needs in Ukraine.
• Pray for PGC’s needs of spaces and church building ministry, that God will lead us walk in His way and according to His will.
• Pray for PGC supported missionaries and other mission fields worldwide.

Offering:

^“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”

- Malachi 3:10 (NIV)

PGC needs sufficient funds to provide for the needs of our different ministries.  Let’s respond to God’s love through our faithful and generous offering.

PGC welcomes your opinions and suggestions that help us improve further on Sunday Service, Sunday School and different ministries.  Drop them into our PGC Drop Box (for Offering & Opinions Collection) at PCA Big Gym.  Our pastoral staff and church leaders will review and follow up where appropriate.  Look forward to hearing from you.