October 11, 2026

Dedication - Nehemiah 12 - Elder Mark Freije

Announcements

  • There will be no youth Friday night Bible study (FNBS) on October 16.

  • Our combined worship and congregational meeting will be on October 25 at 9:30 a.m. Members are requested to arrive starting at 9 a.m. to receive their ballot before we begin. (Children’s Sunday school will start at 9 a.m.) For those who register, lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

  • Elections for elder and deacons will be held at this year's congregational meeting. We sincerely invite all members to attend, seek God’s guidance together, earnestly pray for the future development of the church’s ministries and the building up of the spiritual leadership team. Please participate in the voting. Elder candidate: Rev. Rugang Li. Deacon candidates: Denise Huang (second term), Kun Zhu (second term), Jason Zhe Liu (first term), Alvis Hengzheng Hu (first term).

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • October 12 - Proverbs 31; Esther 1
  • October 13 - Proverbs 1; Esther 2
  • October 14 - Proverbs 2; Esther 3
  • October 15 - Proverbs 3; Esther 4
  • October 16 - Proverbs 4; Esther 5

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Growth Group Guide

  1. Have you ever been to a dedication ceremony? Describe the event.
  2. Describe a time when you were very thankful to God?
  3. Read Nehemiah 12:27-43. Describe the preparations that were made for the dedication.
  4. Currently, do you find it difficult to be thankful?
  5. What is one action you can take to be more intentional in giving thanks to God?