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“We were made to worship together. Among the multitudes. With the great horde. Swallowed up in the magnificent mass of the redeemed. God didn’t fashion us to enjoy him finally as solitary individuals, but as happy members of a countlessly large family.” (Habits of Grace, David Mathis) Benefits of Corporate Worship: 1. Focus (Psalm 73:16-17) Tune out the fog of our circumstances to tune in on God. 2. Community (Rev7:9) Not alone, but part of a community. 3. Growth (Acts 2:42, 1 Cor 14:3) Corporate worship grows us spiritually. 4. Submission (Ephesian 5:18-21) Learning to let go and submitting to others. 5. Magnified Joy (Psalm 100:1-4) A big party to share joy together. “The need for God’s people to be so collectively full of God’s presence that their worship is transformed, their relationships are transformed, and their lives as a totality are transformed.” (Practicing the Power, Sam Storm) “Be filled with t

Commissioning a missionary team to help in an orphanage in India.

Common Warfare Tactic = divide and conquer Jesus warned us, “No city or house divided against itself will stand.” (Matthew 12:25) To counter, Jesus commanded us to have “love for one another.” (John 13:35) Yet we keep on hurting each other, even in our usage of spiritual gifts as we try to love. The Apostle Paul addressed this problem: 1 Cor 13:1-3, “but have not love, I gain nothing.” 1 Cor 12:14-27, Diversity is not division. Unity is not conformity. God designed us to be interdependent. Dangers to be aware of: Gift envy Gift projection Gift pridefulness Conclusion: There are no right or wrong spiritual gifts. One gift is not better than another. All spiritual gifts have strengths and cautions. “Through love serve one another.” (Galatians 5:13) Spirit

Quess Liu and Linda Lu tell about a needed venue happening March 1, 2020, involving hearing and listening.

Why serve? a. Glorify God (1 Peter 4:11) Serving brings glory to God b. Edify Others (Eph 4:11-12) Serving builds up the body of the church. How are we to serve? a. Passion indicates where you are best suited to serve. b. Spiritual Gifts indicate what you will do when you serve. c. Personal Style indicates how you will serve.   Spiritual Gifts Basics (1 Cor 12) Definition What it is and is not. Who gives them? Who gets them? Can you have more than one gift? When are they given? Why are they given? How many gifts? Have some ceased? Why discover your gifts? What steps to take? Gift Inventory Test online (www.spiritualgiftstest.com, use access code 858756 when you register)

Our Annual Meeting was open to everyone. It was a two part meeting, with the first part being within the worship service and the second part after service. Also, the last part of this recording includes the words Pastor Andrew spoke on the following Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.

Spiritual Gifts: Divinely enabled abilities given by the Holy Spirit for the common good of the church and her mission The Lists: Romans 12 1 Corinthians 12 Ephesians 4 The Corinthian List Why should we desire these gifts, including the ones on the Corinthian list? Because Paul thought they were ______________ for ____________ and the common good. Because they are the way we express ________ for one another. What does it look like to earnestly desire spiritual gifts? Wanting them Begin with the Bible __________ Take a test: https://spiritualgiftstest.com, access # 858756 Consume sound teaching and testimonies Meet a need

Caitlyn, Frank, Josh and Joycelyn share reasons why they are going to India.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Context: Jesus is having one last meal with his closest friends. Knowing that his life is coming to an end, He gives them one last teaching. (v.15) Why do you think it’s necessary for Jesus to say - if you love me you will obey my commands? Is it possible to love and not obey? Is it possible to obey and not love? (v.16) How do you respond to Jesus when he says (on your behalf): I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper. Do you feel the need for a helper? How does the giving of the Holy Spirit relate to loving and obeying Jesus? Based on this passage what does the Holy Spirit do? How does he help? (v.22-24) Lastly, how does Jesus answer Judas‘ (not Iscariot) question about engaging the rest of the world? How does this teaching personally apply to you? How does it apply to us as a community?

Milton Gee shares a change in his life.

When someone comes to you and says, “I have Good News, Bad News,” which do you prefer to hear first? When Jesus was having supper with his disciples in the upper room, he had “Good News, Bad News” for them. The “Bad News” was Jesus was leaving them soon. Upon hearing this, the disciples became troubled. To comfort the disciples, Jesus had 3 astounding statements of Good News for them (and for us today): 1. Location, Location, Location. “I go to prepare a place for you.” (v.2) An eternal room in Heaven with God. 2. Jesus the Standard. “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” (v.6) Jesus is the way to follow, the truth to believe, the life to hope for. 3. Supernatural Power. “If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” (v.14) Promise for answered prayer to accomplish greater works than Jesus’.

What is a Board Member? Affirming Board Members for 2020.

What would you do if you knew you only had one more day to live? Why is it important for us to know for this narrative that Jesus was aware of his power and true identity (v.3)? How did Peter respond to Jesus washing his feet? How would you have responded? When Jesus says “you also ought to wash one another's feet” (v.14) what does he mean practically by this? How is verse 34, the commandment to love one another, a new command? Application: Who’s feet are God calling you to wash?

Pastoral Search Update

Today hypocrisy is accepted to be a simple reality of modern life. Sadly Christians are not exempt from being viewed as hypocritical. Hypocrisy, if not dealt with honestly, can become a serious problem. From story of woman accused of adultery in John 8:1-11, 1.Hypocrisy breaks our relationship with God.  (v.6) 2. Hypocrisy hurts people.  (v.3-5) 3. Hypocrisy undermines our witness and outreach.  (v.2) Overcoming hypocrisy, to love others like Jesus: 1. Starts with self-reflection.  (v.7) 2. Means having no condemnation for others like Jesus.                                                                        

Three speakers - one scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Hear questions and thoughts that Jordan Kong, Cindy Yip and Pastor Gary VanderPol have on this familiar passage. Do they come up with the same things you thought of?

Pastor Calvin Yim

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.