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CHAIRMAN: PASTOR ANDY TSE
SPEAKER: PASTOR IAIN DAVIS
SCRIPTURES: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Sermon Notes:

Catholic Teaching:

1. Scripture is an authority in the life of the believer, but not the only authority
2. Sola Scriptura is not a biblical teaching
3. Jesus and Paul do not insist on the disciples writing down their words, but to remember their oral tradition
4. The Church possesses the authority to interpret what Scripture means properly

What we believe:

1. Scripture is our final authority in all matters of faith; human interpretation can be useful, but it is not authoritative.
2. The Principles of Sola Scriptura are documented in Scripture itself and in the writings of the church fathers that Catholics would look to as possessing divine inspiration
3. Sola Scriptura begins once the process of special revelation has ended, once there is a scripture to look back to.
4. God has a purpose in giving us the Scriptures, so that we might be equipped for every good work.

News & Events:

• To celebrate PGC 20th Anniversary, we are putting out a special publication.

  We appreciate your sharing of thoughts and reflections on this milestone.  Please feel free to send a quick message of thanks, encouragement or support in about 50 words, either in English or Chinese,  along with your name by email to Zeno Lam (Lamzeno2@yahoo.com) on or before 5/18 (Sun).

• English Prayer Meeting will take place 11:15—12:30 after service today at Cafetorium. Please join and pray together for each other and for our church.
• Please note that some of our pastors will be taking leave on the following dates: Rev. Jim Tam (4/26 – 5/9), Pastor Connie Liu (5/2 – 12), Pastor Andy Tse (4/28 – 5/4).  May God bless them and their families to have an enjoyable vacation.  If you have any needs on their respective ministries, please contact Rev. Ken Lee (Cantonese), Pastor Iain Davis (English) and Lucia Fan (Children).
• Faith Foundation Course will have 4 more classes to go, then be temporarily suspended after 6/15. The Course will resume on 10/5  to finish off the 4 remaining classes.  Mandatory for those currently serving or will serve in near future,  welcome all Gr 6 to adults, Christians or non-Christian, to sit in if interested.  Other post-service programs will be arranged on the 1st and 3rd Sunday during summer months.  Please stay tuned on the updates.
• Launch into Teen Years a memorable retreat for parents and young teens between 11-14 years old to learn and bond together will be held on 9/26-28. Pastors Connie and Andy will guide parents and teens to learn about topics of friendship, identity, truths, temptations and holy sexuality.  Compulsory for Parents to attend an Info Night on Jun/6 (Fri) 7:30-9pm at PCA.  Please contact Pastor Andy/Pastor Connie for enquiries or RSVP through this link:
  https://forms.gle/zwypKtBhgCPGM1AJ6.
• Please note the date of 2025 PGC Baptism has been advanced to 7/27, with application deadline on 6/1. Invite you to apply for getting baptized this year, if you have already accepted Jesus Christ as savior.  Online application is strongly recommended from Baptism website (https://peoplesgospelchurch.org/baptism/), but hard copies as an alternative are available on Reception Table in PCA Big Gym.  Please contact your cell leaders or Pastors for your decision or enquiries.
• Praise the LORD that PGC has received CSJ funding for partial youth employment for the Summer Camp. We are still open for coordinator and counselor positions.  We also have 10 spots left for youth fellowship camp for Grade 5-8.

PGC Recruitment:

PGC is now recruiting a church administrative staff.  Please contact Rev. Ken Lee (email: KenLee@rogers.com) if you have any inquiries or are interested in applying.

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 Federal Election on Apr/28 (next Mon). May God lead us to elect the right candidates.
• Pray for peace in the world, that God might end ongoing armed conflicts, and that political and economic disputes between states will be settled soon.
• Pray for Vika’s grandmother who has been diagnosed with stage 3 skin Cancer and is undergoing treatment now. May God heal her, and continue to provide for her treatment.
• Pray for PGC’s church building plan that brothers and sisters will work together in supporting church building on the purchased land.
• Praise God for His provision on camp venue and receipt of CSJ funding for partial youth employment. Pray for subsequent hiring confirmation to the youth serving team and youth week camp registration.

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.

Welcome 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.