Chinese for Christ Church of San Jose
English Worship Service
Worship Service: 10:00 –11:10 am followed by snacks in the Fellowship Hall.
Call To Worship* – Albert Liu
Praise & Worship*- Praise Team and Congregation
Welcome & Announcements – Daniel Chen
Advent Candle – Albert Hong
Sermon “Jesus in the Old Testament” Psalms (page 448)- Joey Wang
Song(s) of Response* – Praise Team
Doxology (Words of Praise)*- Congregation
Prayer & Benediction (Lord’s Blessing)* – Joey Wang
*Please stand, if physically able. Also, please set your cell phones to “silent.”
Please exit through the ‘front’ of the sanctuary at the end of service. Thank you.
Last Week’s Sermon Notes
“Jesus in the Old Testament” (Luke 24:25-27, 44-48)
- The Entire Bible is About Jesus and the Gospel (Luke 24:25-27, 44-48; Acts 17:2)
- The Gospel Story of Creation, Fall of Man (Sin), Redemption (Rescue) and Restoration.
- Direct Prophecy of Jesus (Luke 4:17-21, Micah 5:2)
- Indirect Typological Prophecy of Jesus (Exodus 12:1-3, Numbers 21:4-9): These are not direct prophecies about Jesus but rather foreshadow or allusions to Jesus.
- The Old Testament Points to Coming Christ (Jesus)
- The Coming Christ as King (Genesis 49:8-12, Luke 23:3, Revelation 19:16): Who do we follow?
- The Coming Christ as Prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15-22, Acts 3:22-26): Who do we listen to?
- The Coming Christ as Priest (Leviticus 16:29-34, Hebrews 4:14-16): Who do we turn to?
- The Coming Christ’s Ultimate Victory Over Sin & Death (Genesis 3:14-15, Hebrews 2:14-18)
Reflection & Application:
- As we look at God’s mysterious plan and sovereignty over history, let’s marvel and praise God for His covenant faithfulness to His people!
- How does knowing and remembering Jesus as our King/Prophet/Priest and His ultimate victory over our sin and death help you during this season of life you are in? How can Jesus be good news for your friends/family/coworkers during this season?
Lord, during this Advent season, help us to be reminded of Your faithfulness in keeping Your promises to us through Jesus and help us to honor You as our King, Prophet and Priest as we wait Your return!
Announcements
Sacred Heart Service Event: This afternoon (1-4pm) we have the opportunity to serve and love our city by helping out with food distribution and toy packing. There is a maximum of 10 volunteers needed for each day/time slot. You can register online at goo.gl/FCWNpE.
- Saltshakers: We will be gathering for our end of the year Christmas Potluck this evening from 6-9pm in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact Daniel Chen (dantchen83@gmail.com)
- Christmas Eve Service: We will be having a joint service (Chinese-English) on Saturday (12/24) from 8:30-9:30pm. For more information, please contact Daniel Chen (dantchen83@gmail.com).
- ESV Bibles (Children’s Ministry): The Children’s Ministry will be updating the Pre-K to 5th grade classrooms with ESV Children Bibles. If you are interested in purchasing a copy for your child at cost (~$16.50), please contact George Sya.
- Summer Retreat: We are looking for 2-4 individuals (adult and/or youth) to be a part of our 2017 Summer Retreat Planning Committee. Our 2017 Summer Retreat (6/16-18) will be a special entire church (English-Chinese) joint retreat. Please contact Pastor Joey (joeywang@cfccsj.org) if you’re interested (or for more information).
- Staff Announcement: Daniel Chen will be stepping down as youth director at the end of May to move to Los Angeles to be closer with Sachi and his family. He is also exploring a ministry opportunity down there. Please attend the Q&A session later today from 1:00-1:45pm upstairs in Room 202 if you have further questions or would like more info concerning this transition.
Prayer Requests & Praises
- Praise God for Elder Stan Yang’s faithful leadership and service in the past six years and pray that his year-long sabbatical in 2017 will be a time of renewal and refreshment. Pray for Elder Raymond Hung as he serves a more active role in the English ministry in 2017.
- Pray for our high school & college students during this week as they take finals. Pray for them to be diligent in studying and for them to be reminded of God’s faithfulness and love during this finals season.
- Pray for Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. Pray for their English/youth ministry as they have been without a pastor for over a year. Pray for Phebe Kuo as she and other parents help lead and guide the English/youth ministry during this season. Pray for the provision of a pastor as well as for their church’s continual spiritual growth.
New City Catechism (from www.newcitycatechism.com/intro.php)
We hope that this will be a tool for us to use in disciplining our children, one another and ourselves as a church community. The New City Catechism is also available online & for your smart phones.
Question 10: What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments?
Answer: That on the Sabbath we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others. Fifth, that we love and honor our father and our mother, submitting to their godly discipline and direction
Passage(s): Leviticus 19:3