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“So It Begins”

CHAIRMAN : ANDY TSE
SPEAKER : PASTOR IAIN DAVIS
SCRIPTURE : LUKE 3:21-37

Notes:

1. At the time of Baptism God claims Jesus as his own
2. It isn’t until the Holy Spirit appears that Jesus’ ministry begins

News & Events:

• Praise Lord Jesus that the children Summer Camp has finished and the Live Graduation Celebration through zoom just happened this morning. The youth team will spend coming 2 weeks on evaluation, feedback, gathering, visiting campers, and be encouraged to serve in church's ministry in the coming year. May the Lord bless them with health, strength, love, friendship and they will model their love and growth in the LORD!
• PGC Baptism Worship Service will take place via livestreaming at 11am on Aug 15. Please feel free to invite family, relatives and friends to join and celebrate together by clicking this zoom link for the worship service that day:
  http://peoplesgospelchurch.org/zoom
  Meeting ID: 928 2994 0704 Passcode: 406051
  Total of 9 brothers & sisters applied to be baptized this year. Pray God to lead them and strengthen their faith in the spiritual journey with the Lord. They are: Carmel (1) Sim Fung Tsang; Bethel (2) Lily Fong Wah Chau, Edmond Lo; IGC (3) Katherine Kit Ping Lee, Sylvio Siu Fung Tam, Ida Chi Ki Chung; HS (1) Eric Kai Man Wong. English (2) Wesley Phoster Liu, Edison Zhak Hong Lim.
• From July to September, a total of 8 b/s newly believed in Lord Jesus Christ will receive “Rooted in Eternity” or other follow-up training. They are: Alex, Karen, Maria, Brenda, Steven, Ada, Blanche and Katie. Pray that their faith will be further strengthened in God. If you or if you know of any b/s, who also need to be followed up with use of “Rooted in Eternity”, please contact your cell leader or Pastor Ken.

Prayer Item:

• Devastating flooding caused loss of lives and homes in many Chinese cities and European countries. May God save and grant comfort to the sufferings.
• May God guard the hearts and strengthen faithfulness of the 9 b/s getting baptized, and keep the arrangements on the Baptismal day smooth and well.

Praise Item:

• Viktoriia, wife of Pastor Iain, has safely landed and will stay for long in Canada. May she be able to adapt to the new life here soon.
• Thank God the 2-week children summer camp has finished. May the youth team grow in love, strength, friendship with good health in God, and continue to serve Him and others in church.