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“Unwavering Christian Marathon”

CHAIRMAN : ALEC CHENG
SPEAKER : MR ANDY CHAN
SCRIPTURES : HEBREWS 12: 1-2

Sermon Notes:

The author of the Book of Hebrews has drawn a racetrack as the backdrop in the beginning of Ch. 12. It is a life-long racetrack that is a marathon for everyone of us who are follower of Jesus Christ. This is a Christian Marathon.  The author has enumerated 3 different spheres in running this Christian Marathon effectively.

1.  Lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely*
2.  Run with endurance*
3.  Looking to Jesus*

* ESV

Discussion Questions:

1. God has a purpose in your life (your racetrack).  Do you know what it is?
   -  What are your Dreams and Wishes?  Do they align with your racetrack?
   〉 If yes, how do they align?
   〉 If no, do you think these could be your “weight”?
2. Have you ever struggled with things-to-do that seem alright to most people, but you have an itchy feeling inside you? Please share.
   - Do you think by asking the question “Is this helping me grow in faith?” rather than asking “What’s wrong with it?” is a useful guide to guide you through making a Godly decision?
   - Have you ever tried to discern God’s direction? Please share your discernment experience.
3. In running the Christian marathon, which is more important to you between “getting the 1^st place” & “finishing well”? Which one do you think God value more?
4. In running the Christian marathon, has your faith ever clashed with secularity?  What did you encounter? Did you overcome it? What did you learn from it? How do you encourage others through your story?

News & Events:

• PGC English is having its very first Men's Retreat, a full-day event on 7/7 (Fri) with Rev. Daniel Tse from HK Island ECC joining as our keynote speaker.  Welcome all men, university and up (including current Gr12) to join.  The Retreat has no fee but by donation.  Please sign up before 6/15: https://forms.gle/wYM3b3ptMTb1JhtV9
• PGC will hold a Joint Graduation Sunday Service on Jun/25, 10am at PCA Small Gym to worship God and celebrate our graduates of SK, Gr 8 & Gr 12. Cordially invite parents, grandparents and relatives of graduates to join.
• English Women Cell will take place 1-3pm on Jun/24 (next Sat) at Tiffany's place. All women at Gr11 and up are welcome to join.  Please contact Tiffany, Jenny Ho, or Viktoriia (email: crossroads@pgcmail.org) for more details.
• Sports Night has resumed at PCA Big & Small Gyms on every Wed (except 6/14) until end of August. Adults, parents with youths, teens and children, can come play together.  Saturday sports will no longer be available.  Please take it as a good EV outreach opportunity and invite friends to join.  Everyone joining must fill out a sign-up form once: https://forms.gle/HFRAGxuSCc7xbTaQA
• PGC Baptism has been scheduled on 9/17 (Sun) this year. All with age of 12yrs or above, already accepted Jesus Christ as savour, are eligible to apply for getting baptised this year.  Application forms are available at Reception Table outside PCA Big Gym.  Please contact your Pastor or Cell Leaders for enquiries.
• Praise God for His provision in Summer Camp only 5 weeks away. Please take flyers and continue to invite friends. https://PGCmarkham.org/summercamp/
• “Rethinking Discipleship” - IDMC 2023 Conference will be held 7-9:30pm on 6/23 (Fri) & 2-9:30pm on 6/24 (Sat) at SCBC with Zoom option available. Rev. Edmund and Pastor Ann Chan will speak in English with Cantonese interpretation. Onsite fee is $100/per (incl. Sat dinner) and online $60/per, with $10 discount available for church group registration (10 people+). To encourage participation of PGC BS, PGC will subsidize half of the fee, i.e. pay only $45 (onsite) or $25 (online) to participate. Please contact Mabel (admin@pgcmail.org) for registration. Details: https://cccowe.ca/idmc2023-eng/
• 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.  For details: PGCmarkham.org/offering-en/
• Praise the Lord!  PGC has settled down at PCA after moving in for a while.  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.

Prayer & Praise Items:

• Pray for the upcoming Toronto mayoral by-election.
• Pray for the launch of 3-hour Sunday Service in September. May God grant us a united heart on all preparation and coordination works.
• Praise God for His provision in Summer Camp. May God bless us with at least 20 campers registration weekly.
• Pray for missionaries, and local mission and Christian organizations, supported by PGC. May God strengthen their ministries to bear more spiritual fruits.