Sunday, September 3, 2017 Pastor Marv Gibbs
Today’s Sermon: Sunday, September 3, 2017 The Unity of the Body of Christ & The Holy Spirit
Ephesians 4:1-7
Pastor Marv Gibbs I’m sure you’ve noticed how different people seem to walk differently. Some have a fast pace, some walk more slowly, while others just seem to roll along! This was a problem for me while I lived in the Dominican Republic. I was walking with my friend Rafa when he commented: “Marv, stop walking like that, relax!” I asked him what he meant. He said, “You act like you’re always going somewhere. You even press forward with your head down. Relax and walk like you’re just having a good time!” Paul told the Ephesians to “walk in a manner worthy of their calling…” and ended his comment by urging them to “…bear with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Eph. 4:2,3) This week we want to consider some of the traditions that bind us together as we look at the work of the Spirit in uniting us.
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Upcoming Sunday Sermons September 10 The Holy Spirit: Our Prayer
Pastor Marv Gibbs
September 17 Go Into All the World
Pastor Kerry Schottlekorb
September 24 The Great Commission: Make Disciples
Pastor Kerry Schottlekorb
Contact Elders ([email protected])
Staff
Andrew Mole Ngai Fong Marv Gibbs
Pastor Marv Gibbs Ellen Ibarra Sarah Cox Nikky Sepnio Jeannie Wong Loretta Tsang Connie Lam Greg Ng Karen Yeung Cheng Wai Ling
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Deacons ([email protected]) Alex Kun Billy Cheng Carmen Law Charles Goh Kevin Chan Previn Wan Tim Del Rosario
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Financial Updates FY2017/2018 Annual Budget Last Week’s Giving
$13,873,650 $0 (Typhoon)
FY2017/2018 (April - June) (unaudited figures, excluding designated funds)
Actual Income Actual Expense
$1,771,398 $2,508,647
Checks can be made payable to “Evangelical Community Church Ltd.” Please do not post-date checks. For US citizens wishing a US tax receipt, please ensure that your check is at least US$100 (HK$800) made out to “Friends of Hong Kong Charities, Inc.” with any designations written on the offering envelope (available at the Welcome Table) - NOT on the check itself. For questions, please email [email protected].
Prayer Corner Prayers for the Various Situations in the World -The news has been filled with stories and pictures of flooding in Texas and Macau. Let’s join in prayer for those who are suffering because of these natural disasters. -The situation with North Korea has worsened since they fired another rocket that passed over Japan. Pray for world leaders in this regard. Prayers for the Mongolia Missions Team and Their Ministry -Pray for the leadership of our mission partner, Flourishing Future, as they go through transition period of personnel changes. Pray for unity within the team and the equipping of staff members who are stepping up for new roles and responsibilities. -Pray for the kids who the team has met at camp. May God help them build confidence, self-worth, and hope for the future. May God open up their hearts to receiving salvation in His timing. Prayers for Local Needs -Pray that the Lord would continue His work in our church and provide vision & encouragement. -For the strengthening of our staff/deacon teams as they seek God’s direction for ministry areas. -For wisdom for the Elder Board as they seek to reinitiate the pastoral search process.
General News and Upcoming Events
Other Ongoing Ministry Opportunities
Choir Rehearsals: Today!
Axiom Youth Ministry
Welcome to ECC
September 3 & September 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: Carmen Law / [email protected]
Welcome to the Sunday worship services at Evangelical Community Church. This is where we pray, sing, and listen to God’s Word. We are here to bless one another and lead you into God’s presence through Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, please contact one of our greeters, a pastor, or church leaders. Relax and make yourself at home.
It's time to SING TOGETHER! We are looking for new members! Please contact Carmen if you wish to join or learn more about choir. More rehearsal dates to come.
Fridays, September 8, 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Hankow MC / Sundays, September 10, 11:15am 12:30pm, Room 7, Hankow MC Contact: Contact Nikky Sepnio / [email protected]
Nursery room is available for your use but there will be no adult supervision during the summer. We also have children’s classes for the 9:30am and 11:15am services. Please see below for the locations or ask a greeter for assistance.
Join us as we delve deeper into the basic foundations of our faith in this class for Cantonese speakers. This is open not only for Alpha participants but also for other new Christians.
If today’s message has moved your heart, you may download the audio mp3 recording at www.ecchk.org. If you wish for someone to pray for you this morning, please come to the colorful banner near the stage after the benediction.
Wednesdays, September 6, 7:30pm - 8:30pm, Room 6, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Today - September 3, 2017
Order of Service (9:30am and 11:15am) Welcome & Invocation
Staff
Worship in Song
Congregation
Worship through the Word
Pastor Marv
Worship through Communion
Congregation
Responsive Worship
Congregation
Worship through Tithes & Offering
Congregation
Introduction to Missions Partner
MOC
Announcements
Staff
Benediction
Pastor Marv
Faithbuilders: Today! 10 Sundays, September 3 to November 5, 9:30am - 11:00am, Metropole MC Contact: [email protected]
Weekly Church Prayer Meeting Join our weekly gathering to pray over specific needs of the church this Wednesday. This upcoming Wednesday, we will have a symphony of prayer featuring our mission partner, SAT-7. The ministry center will open at 6:30pm. Please feel free to bring your dinner or snacks to share.
Fellowship Lunch and Church Chat Sunday, September 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Please join us for our quarterly Church Chat where you can hear more about God's work at ECC in the recent months. The meeting will start with a fellowship lunch and then the Elders will provide updates on various matters concerning the church family. The meeting will conclude with a time of prayer for ECC. Childcare will be provided.
DivorceCare 13 Mondays, September 11 to December 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: Karen Yeung / [email protected]
If you are struggling with separation or divorce, receive God’s truth and caring support for your healing and guidance. The cost for the workbook is $150. For registration or other information, please contact us.
Read the Bible Sunday, September 17, 9:45am - 10:45am, Metropole MC Contact: Karen Yeung / [email protected]
Happening Today 9:30am / 11:15am
Worship Services
4/F, YMCA
9:30am / 11:15am
Children’s Ministry: Team Miriam (3-4yrs) Room 305, 3/F, YMCA
9:30am / 11:15am
Children’s Ministry: Teams Ruth, Joshua, Paul & Timothy (5-12yrs)
9:30am / 11:15am
Children’s Ministry: Team Ruth (0-2yrs)
9:45am to 10:45am
Faithbuilders
Metropole Office
9:45am to 10:45am
Spiritual Gifts
Metropole MC
11:15pm to 1:00pm
Axiom Academy
Room 7, Hankow MC
12:45pm
Filipino Ministry
Metropole MC
12:45pm to 3:45pm
Children’s Ministry Training & Appreciation Lunch
Room 8, Hankow MC
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Choir Rehearsal
Room 6, Hankow MC
For the month of September, we are reading Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, and James. Join us as we seek to gain a better big picture by learning about the time period, history, authors, intended audience and the key message of each book of the Bible.
Elderly Outreach Hankow MC Room 5, 4/F, YMCA
Saturday, September 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre Contact: [email protected] Signup Deadline: September 3, 2017
Join us for this outreach event! It is a great opportunity to share the good news through a home visit to the elderly. You can bring them the love and warmth of Christ by volunteering and/or giving . Sign up today at the Welcome Table.
Membership & Baptism Classes September 24 & Mid-October TBA, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Check out ECC and learn about our background, beliefs, vision and values at this onesession member class. Additionally, if the Lord has moved in your heart to publicly profess your faith in Jesus through water baptism, come learn the basics of the Christian faith, your spiritual journey and the need for baptism.
Classes and Events Sign-up To sign up for the classes, please visit ecchk.org/whats-happening/classes-events or scan the QR code.
Axiom aims to cultivate lifelong followers of Jesus Christ by making Him known in the lives of young people, through the teaching of God’s Word and discipleship. We welcome all who are currently in middle school or high school. Axiom Fridays Axiom Academy Sundays
7:00pm-9:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm) Hankow MC 11:15am-12:30pm Hankow MC Room 7
Children’s Ministry Contact: Nonette Tsang / [email protected]
Our new school year begins today! If you have not yet turned in your child’s enrollment form, please do so as soon as possible. Today we will be having a teacher’s lunch fellowship and orientation from 12:45am to 3:45am in Room 8, at the Hankow MC.
Filipino Ministry Saturdays, 10:00am - 7:30pm, Metropole MC / Sundays, 12:45pm - 9:30pm, Metropole MC Contact: Ellen Ibarra / [email protected] / 5545-7746
See you at the Podium Garden for Prayer at 8:45am. For Saturday, we have 11:00am Worship Service , lunch and Bible Study at 2:00pm. For Sunday, lunch is at 12:45pm salosalo (BYOB), followed by fellowship and Bible Study in small groups. For those of you who have a day-off on weekdays, we can meet for Bible Study and prayer/ counseling at 2:00pm, at the Metropole MC. Please contact Ellen in advance.
Prayer Ministry Contact: [email protected]
Please go to our website’s Prayer Ministry section to learn about prayer, request a prayer visit, or submit emergency prayer requests. Join us on Wednesdays by praying wherever you are, or with us at prayer meeting, using Pastor Marv’s weekly prayer list as a guide. Subscribe to the list using the QR code.
Prison Ministry Contact: [email protected]
Members of our congregation regularly visit prisons in Hong Kong. It’s a very tangible response to Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 25:37-41 about caring for the downtrodden. To find out more about Prison Ministry, please contact the Missions & Outreach Committee.
Short Term Mission Trip: Cambodia Contact: Contact [email protected]
Trip Dates: Dates December 2– 9
Our outreach trip to Cambodia is fast approaching! The team will participate in rural outreach activity, run program for our mission partners, Hope House, and have opportunities to serve in their medical clinic in providing medical care to the poor of Cambodia. If you are interested, please email us or sign up for the information session at the Welcome Table. Our information session will be held on September 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, in Room 6 at the Hankow MC.
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays, September 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Room 6, Hankow MC Contact: Suet Ha Yeung / [email protected] or Cathy Cheung / [email protected]
Our bible studies will resume on September 13, 2017. We will be doing a DVD group study on "She's Got Issues" by Nicole Unice. There is still time to purchase the book! Contact us for more info. All ladies are welcome!! Friendly Reminders: Ministry Leaders: Bulletin announcements for your ministry must be submitted to [email protected] For--Ministryno later than 2:00pm, Wednesdays. Ministry-Leaders on our website for guidelines. Late subWednesdays Please refer to For missions will not be entertained. Thank you.
Ephesians 4:1-7
Pastor Marv Gibbs I’m sure you’ve noticed how different people seem to walk differently. Some have a fast pace, some walk more slowly, while others just seem to roll along! This was a problem for me while I lived in the Dominican Republic. I was walking with my friend Rafa when he commented: “Marv, stop walking like that, relax!” I asked him what he meant. He said, “You act like you’re always going somewhere. You even press forward with your head down. Relax and walk like you’re just having a good time!” Paul told the Ephesians to “walk in a manner worthy of their calling…” and ended his comment by urging them to “…bear with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Eph. 4:2,3) This week we want to consider some of the traditions that bind us together as we look at the work of the Spirit in uniting us.
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Upcoming Sunday Sermons September 10 The Holy Spirit: Our Prayer
Pastor Marv Gibbs
September 17 Go Into All the World
Pastor Kerry Schottlekorb
September 24 The Great Commission: Make Disciples
Pastor Kerry Schottlekorb
Contact Elders ([email protected])
Staff
Andrew Mole Ngai Fong Marv Gibbs
Pastor Marv Gibbs Ellen Ibarra Sarah Cox Nikky Sepnio Jeannie Wong Loretta Tsang Connie Lam Greg Ng Karen Yeung Cheng Wai Ling
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Deacons ([email protected]) Alex Kun Billy Cheng Carmen Law Charles Goh Kevin Chan Previn Wan Tim Del Rosario
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Financial Updates FY2017/2018 Annual Budget Last Week’s Giving
$13,873,650 $0 (Typhoon)
FY2017/2018 (April - June) (unaudited figures, excluding designated funds)
Actual Income Actual Expense
$1,771,398 $2,508,647
Checks can be made payable to “Evangelical Community Church Ltd.” Please do not post-date checks. For US citizens wishing a US tax receipt, please ensure that your check is at least US$100 (HK$800) made out to “Friends of Hong Kong Charities, Inc.” with any designations written on the offering envelope (available at the Welcome Table) - NOT on the check itself. For questions, please email [email protected].
Prayer Corner Prayers for the Various Situations in the World -The news has been filled with stories and pictures of flooding in Texas and Macau. Let’s join in prayer for those who are suffering because of these natural disasters. -The situation with North Korea has worsened since they fired another rocket that passed over Japan. Pray for world leaders in this regard. Prayers for the Mongolia Missions Team and Their Ministry -Pray for the leadership of our mission partner, Flourishing Future, as they go through transition period of personnel changes. Pray for unity within the team and the equipping of staff members who are stepping up for new roles and responsibilities. -Pray for the kids who the team has met at camp. May God help them build confidence, self-worth, and hope for the future. May God open up their hearts to receiving salvation in His timing. Prayers for Local Needs -Pray that the Lord would continue His work in our church and provide vision & encouragement. -For the strengthening of our staff/deacon teams as they seek God’s direction for ministry areas. -For wisdom for the Elder Board as they seek to reinitiate the pastoral search process.
General News and Upcoming Events
Other Ongoing Ministry Opportunities
Choir Rehearsals: Today!
Axiom Youth Ministry
Welcome to ECC
September 3 & September 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: Carmen Law / [email protected]
Welcome to the Sunday worship services at Evangelical Community Church. This is where we pray, sing, and listen to God’s Word. We are here to bless one another and lead you into God’s presence through Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, please contact one of our greeters, a pastor, or church leaders. Relax and make yourself at home.
It's time to SING TOGETHER! We are looking for new members! Please contact Carmen if you wish to join or learn more about choir. More rehearsal dates to come.
Fridays, September 8, 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Hankow MC / Sundays, September 10, 11:15am 12:30pm, Room 7, Hankow MC Contact: Contact Nikky Sepnio / [email protected]
Nursery room is available for your use but there will be no adult supervision during the summer. We also have children’s classes for the 9:30am and 11:15am services. Please see below for the locations or ask a greeter for assistance.
Join us as we delve deeper into the basic foundations of our faith in this class for Cantonese speakers. This is open not only for Alpha participants but also for other new Christians.
If today’s message has moved your heart, you may download the audio mp3 recording at www.ecchk.org. If you wish for someone to pray for you this morning, please come to the colorful banner near the stage after the benediction.
Wednesdays, September 6, 7:30pm - 8:30pm, Room 6, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Today - September 3, 2017
Order of Service (9:30am and 11:15am) Welcome & Invocation
Staff
Worship in Song
Congregation
Worship through the Word
Pastor Marv
Worship through Communion
Congregation
Responsive Worship
Congregation
Worship through Tithes & Offering
Congregation
Introduction to Missions Partner
MOC
Announcements
Staff
Benediction
Pastor Marv
Faithbuilders: Today! 10 Sundays, September 3 to November 5, 9:30am - 11:00am, Metropole MC Contact: [email protected]
Weekly Church Prayer Meeting Join our weekly gathering to pray over specific needs of the church this Wednesday. This upcoming Wednesday, we will have a symphony of prayer featuring our mission partner, SAT-7. The ministry center will open at 6:30pm. Please feel free to bring your dinner or snacks to share.
Fellowship Lunch and Church Chat Sunday, September 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Please join us for our quarterly Church Chat where you can hear more about God's work at ECC in the recent months. The meeting will start with a fellowship lunch and then the Elders will provide updates on various matters concerning the church family. The meeting will conclude with a time of prayer for ECC. Childcare will be provided.
DivorceCare 13 Mondays, September 11 to December 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: Karen Yeung / [email protected]
If you are struggling with separation or divorce, receive God’s truth and caring support for your healing and guidance. The cost for the workbook is $150. For registration or other information, please contact us.
Read the Bible Sunday, September 17, 9:45am - 10:45am, Metropole MC Contact: Karen Yeung / [email protected]
Happening Today 9:30am / 11:15am
Worship Services
4/F, YMCA
9:30am / 11:15am
Children’s Ministry: Team Miriam (3-4yrs) Room 305, 3/F, YMCA
9:30am / 11:15am
Children’s Ministry: Teams Ruth, Joshua, Paul & Timothy (5-12yrs)
9:30am / 11:15am
Children’s Ministry: Team Ruth (0-2yrs)
9:45am to 10:45am
Faithbuilders
Metropole Office
9:45am to 10:45am
Spiritual Gifts
Metropole MC
11:15pm to 1:00pm
Axiom Academy
Room 7, Hankow MC
12:45pm
Filipino Ministry
Metropole MC
12:45pm to 3:45pm
Children’s Ministry Training & Appreciation Lunch
Room 8, Hankow MC
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Choir Rehearsal
Room 6, Hankow MC
For the month of September, we are reading Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, and James. Join us as we seek to gain a better big picture by learning about the time period, history, authors, intended audience and the key message of each book of the Bible.
Elderly Outreach Hankow MC Room 5, 4/F, YMCA
Saturday, September 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre Contact: [email protected] Signup Deadline: September 3, 2017
Join us for this outreach event! It is a great opportunity to share the good news through a home visit to the elderly. You can bring them the love and warmth of Christ by volunteering and/or giving . Sign up today at the Welcome Table.
Membership & Baptism Classes September 24 & Mid-October TBA, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Check out ECC and learn about our background, beliefs, vision and values at this onesession member class. Additionally, if the Lord has moved in your heart to publicly profess your faith in Jesus through water baptism, come learn the basics of the Christian faith, your spiritual journey and the need for baptism.
Classes and Events Sign-up To sign up for the classes, please visit ecchk.org/whats-happening/classes-events or scan the QR code.
Axiom aims to cultivate lifelong followers of Jesus Christ by making Him known in the lives of young people, through the teaching of God’s Word and discipleship. We welcome all who are currently in middle school or high school. Axiom Fridays Axiom Academy Sundays
7:00pm-9:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm) Hankow MC 11:15am-12:30pm Hankow MC Room 7
Children’s Ministry Contact: Nonette Tsang / [email protected]
Our new school year begins today! If you have not yet turned in your child’s enrollment form, please do so as soon as possible. Today we will be having a teacher’s lunch fellowship and orientation from 12:45am to 3:45am in Room 8, at the Hankow MC.
Filipino Ministry Saturdays, 10:00am - 7:30pm, Metropole MC / Sundays, 12:45pm - 9:30pm, Metropole MC Contact: Ellen Ibarra / [email protected] / 5545-7746
See you at the Podium Garden for Prayer at 8:45am. For Saturday, we have 11:00am Worship Service , lunch and Bible Study at 2:00pm. For Sunday, lunch is at 12:45pm salosalo (BYOB), followed by fellowship and Bible Study in small groups. For those of you who have a day-off on weekdays, we can meet for Bible Study and prayer/ counseling at 2:00pm, at the Metropole MC. Please contact Ellen in advance.
Prayer Ministry Contact: [email protected]
Please go to our website’s Prayer Ministry section to learn about prayer, request a prayer visit, or submit emergency prayer requests. Join us on Wednesdays by praying wherever you are, or with us at prayer meeting, using Pastor Marv’s weekly prayer list as a guide. Subscribe to the list using the QR code.
Prison Ministry Contact: [email protected]
Members of our congregation regularly visit prisons in Hong Kong. It’s a very tangible response to Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 25:37-41 about caring for the downtrodden. To find out more about Prison Ministry, please contact the Missions & Outreach Committee.
Short Term Mission Trip: Cambodia Contact: Contact [email protected]
Trip Dates: Dates December 2– 9
Our outreach trip to Cambodia is fast approaching! The team will participate in rural outreach activity, run program for our mission partners, Hope House, and have opportunities to serve in their medical clinic in providing medical care to the poor of Cambodia. If you are interested, please email us or sign up for the information session at the Welcome Table. Our information session will be held on September 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, in Room 6 at the Hankow MC.
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays, September 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Room 6, Hankow MC Contact: Suet Ha Yeung / [email protected] or Cathy Cheung / [email protected]
Our bible studies will resume on September 13, 2017. We will be doing a DVD group study on "She's Got Issues" by Nicole Unice. There is still time to purchase the book! Contact us for more info. All ladies are welcome!! Friendly Reminders: Ministry Leaders: Bulletin announcements for your ministry must be submitted to [email protected] For--Ministryno later than 2:00pm, Wednesdays. Ministry-Leaders on our website for guidelines. Late subWednesdays Please refer to For missions will not be entertained. Thank you.
