Ordination Service: “Disciple-making” ( 2023-10-29 )

講員 Speaker: 蕭智雄牧師 | Rev. C.H. Siu, English Sermons 系列 series

 

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“Disciple-making”

Chairman : Rev Jim Tam & Ron Lynn
Speaker: Rev C.H. Siu
Interpreter: Alec Cheng

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

 

  1. Definition of a disciple: pupil, apprentice, follower

 

  1. Characteristics of a disciple of Jesus:
  • Thirst to know God
  • Genuine love for God
  • Committed to follow God

 

  1. Three areas of disciple-making:
  • Enter into our social groups
  • Integrate into our body life
  • Teach and obey God’s word

 

  1. The example of Jesus

 

 

News & Events:

 

  • PGC Membership Meeting & 2023 Children Dedication Ceremony will take place on 11/26. Please note Cantonese Sunday School, English Prayer Meeting, Nursery & PGCKIDS Ministries will be suspended for a week.

PGC Membership Meeting  -
9:30am-10:45am @PCA Small Gym

All PGC members please reserve your time to attend, welcome non-members to join to understand about PGC development & serving opportunities. Meeting agenda will be emailed to PGC members next week, hard copies available for pickup at reception table.  Let’s pray for the meeting agenda and seek God’s guidance.

2023 Children Dedication Ceremony -
11:15 am - 12:30pm @ PCA Big Gym

 Ceremony will take place during Joint Sunday Service. A total of 14 kids from 9 families will be dedicated, including 2 English Pastors from PGC. Dedication reveals parents’ thankful & revere hearts to help their kids establish a godly life, with support & blessings from our spiritual family at PGC. Welcome friends & families to join the ceremony.

  • Subsequent to PGC’s 1st Men’s Conference in July, a Cantonese Men’s Ministry has been set up aims to organize regular sharing & offer supports to brothers of PGC. First Cantonese monthly gathering will take place on 11/4 (Sat) 7:30- 9am. Pls contact Pastor Ken for enquiry. English also have regular men’s cell on the 1st Saturday every month at Alec’s place. Pls contact Alec if you’re interested.
  • Executive Board has approved 3 applicants from Bethel to become PGC Members. If you disagree, pls submit written disconsent to Deacon Cecil Mar of Membership Committee by Nov 11, 2023.
    They are : Yuki Sau Fun Cheung; Ivan Tze Lim Cheung; Lily Fong Wah Chau

 

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 the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, and the world with many places suffering from political instability and natural disasters. May God reveal His sovereignty, and save the sufferings with His mercy.
  • Pray for 3hr staggered Sunday Services launched since 9/24 with good coordination among all congregations in using limited space at PCA efficiently for heathy growth of various church ministries.
  • Pray for PGC’s land to be developed in God’s time & plan.
  • Pray for PGC’s supporting missionaries, as well as different missionary fields all over the world. May the gospel be widespread.