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“Calming the Storms within Us”

CHAIRMAN : JOHNATHAN TANG
SPEAKER : PASTOR IAIN DAVIS
SCRIPTURE : Luke 8:22-39

Notes:

• Advent is the time when we prepare for Jesus birth
• The Disciples let their fear of death overcome their faith in Christ
• We have a Hope that if we trust Jesus with our Sin he will be faithful to forgive us

News & Events:

• "Receive the King of Kings" PGC Joint Online Christmas Celebration will take place on 12/25 (Sat) 11am-12:30pm. Brothers and sisters are welcome to invite family and  friends to join us on this joyful Christmas Day to receive the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of Kings!
• Next Sunday, Dec/5, is Holy Communion Service. B/S who will partake in HC please prepare bread and cups in advance.
• PGC Membership Meeting will be held today 2:30- 3:30pm via Zoom. Zoom details have been sent to all PGC members for their participation and voting, while non PGC members are welcome to watch the meeting via YouTube livestreaming: https://youtu.be/zGOrZSq6I24.
• Year 2021 is coming to an end. How’s your offering at PGC been this year?  PGC offers 3 methods we can respond to God financially to provide for PGC needs and you can choose one that suits you best.  Friendly reminder: Cut-off date for 2021 tax receipt will be on Dec/31.  To find out more: https://peoplesgospelchurch.org/pgc-offering/
• 2021 Helper’s Appreciation: PGC leaders would like to present their gratitude to each ministry leader and all serving brothers and sisters for their faithful service in different capacities in the past year. A small gift has been prepared for them as a token of appreciation, which will be distributed from December.  May God continue to bless us with a fervent heart to get ourselves well prepared and to actively take part in different ministries during new year of 2022.
• The Executive Board has approved application of 2 brothers and sisters below to become PGC Member, join PGC as spiritual home, participate in future development of the church's ministry, and support PGC to grow and prosper. If any PGC Member does not agree for them to become PGC Member, please submit written reason to Deacon Cecil Mar of Membership Committee before 11/28. The 2 New Members are: Paul Yiu Fung CHU & Evan LEE (Bethel).
• In response to God’s calling, brother Aaron Mok is planning to mission in Cambodia with his wife and son. The Executive Board and the Missionary Ministry have approved his application as one of the PGC’s supporting overseas missionaries. Please pray for Aaron, and he will share with different congregations in the upcoming dates.
• Christmas is coming. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, let’s also remember many missionaries who are away from their families and friends to share the gospel to those in need of Christ’s love around the world. In addition to keeping them in our prayers, we encourage our cell groups to prepare some cards or gifts to share our care and support.

Prayer Items:

• Pray for the COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12yrs and under
• Pray for God’s guidance on Membership Meeting, and the planning and development of various church ministries.
• Pray for development and growth of Jr High and HS fellowships starting from Jan 2022.

Praise Item:

• Thank God for providing a possible rental place to have in-person Sunday service starting in Jan 2022. May God grant an united heart among brothers and sisters on the decision and guide all preparation and arrangements needed.