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“A New Start”

CHAIRMAN: JOHNATHAN TANG
SPEAKER: PASTOR IAIN DAVIS
SCRIPTURES: EZEKIEL 37:1-16

Sermon Notes:

1. What is the difference between a Christian and a Disciple of Jesus?
2. Faith cannot remain passive and survive, it must grow into an active obedience to Christ.
3. God promises us life, and he can deliver for you!

Discussion questions:

a. Are you a disciple of Jesus? If you are, how did that happen. If you are not a disciple of Jesus, what is keeping you from him?
b. Can we call ourselves Christian if we disagree with the values, and worldview of Jesus?

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News & Events:

• While Jr English will suspend the use of Zoom from this new year, English plans to have livestreaming of Sunday service in lieu of Zoom for those unable to join in-person service. Please stay tuned about the arrangement to be put up on the English worship webpage: https://m.peoplesgospelchurch.org/english-sermons/
• After talking about splitting Crossroads fellowship since 2020, it finally happens beginning Jan/13. Meeting start and end times remain the same.  All youths will gather as one big group first, then split into their respective programs, and gather again for wrap up.  Not all outings will be together.  Please feel free to contact Pastor Andy for further enquiries about the changes.
• To kick off the new 2023 IGC cell groups arrangement, grouping announcement with 1st Starter Group will be launched 12:15-1:30pm on Jan 8 (coming Sunday) at PCA Big Gym. Appreciation to all signed up families.  Light meals will be served at PCA Cafetorium prior to the meeting.  Please reserve your date to attend.  Starter Group materials will be emailed to all sign-up families in these couple of days.  Please review and download the materials to your mobile for easy follow during the Starter Group gatherings.
• English Retreat will take place on Feb 17-19, 2023 at Teen Ranch (20682 Hurontario Street, Caledon, ON. L7K 1X1), that includes CrossRoads, Junior English & families, young adults, volunteers and those attending our regular Sunday service. Cost with meals is @$225+HST. If interested, please register before Jan/8 (deadline advanced) (https://forms.gle/3L7pxugcxWno6vyM9).
• 2023 Summer Camp youth & volunteer working dates & children camp dates are set with details on flyer posted here: PGCmarkham.org/summercamp/. Let's join to seek Lord Jesus' guidance and blessing on recruiting youth, adult volunteers and a rental place.

Prayer & Praise Items:

• Pray for PGC’s direction and plans in 2023 to be carried out by the whole church in a united heart to proclaim, grow and connect with God’s guidance.
• Pray for PGC’s land purchased years ago to be developed with church building on it in due course according to God’s will and plan.
• Pray for good partnership with PCA for further development of PGC’s ministries.
• Pray for the newly setup English Caring Team to care for congregants’ needs.
• Pray for 2023 Summer Camp: suitable camp site & spiritual growth of our youth.