Today's Sermon: Sunday, August 20, 2017 Pastor Marv Gibbs
Today’s Sermon: Sunday, August 20, 2017 The Nature of Man & The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 2:1-3:9
Pastor Marv Gibbs I have always admired the character David had when he came face-to-face with Goliath. Here was this physical giant mocking his God and David had the character to stand and face the challenge. For David, there was no middle ground. Human wisdom or some miraculous proof wasn’t going to get him answers. Half-hearted commitment wouldn’t get the job done. He was victorious because he was fully committed to Faith in a God who was able! Today we begin a study of the work of the Holy Spirit. We first consider what the Spirit needs to work on: That’s us! We come to worship today to look again at what the Word teaches us about ourselves. Open your heart to that insight today.
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Upcoming Sunday Sermons August 27
The Holy Spirit: Our Teacher
Pastor Marv Gibbs
September 3
The Holy Spirit: Our Guide
Pastor Marv Gibbs
September 10 The Holy Spirit: Our Prayer
Pastor Marv Gibbs
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
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Financial Updates FY2017/2018 Annual Budget Last Week’s Giving
$13,873,650 $143,378
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 Attend to Action Pray for all those who are engaged in the pastoral search process. A new process will be initiated soon. Pray for His direction as we continue to pray for the leadership of our church. It has been brought to my attention the fact that we have not prayed for our current international issues. Pray for peace, especially in the areas of conflict in our world: • Africa and the people who suffer in various countries there. • North Korea and the “postulating” taking place between that government and the US. • Our local needs: pray especially for those in need who are asylum seekers/ refugees. Yield to Unity Pray for unity in our church family, especially that He would strengthen our family relationships. That we would be one in the Spirit as we begin our study on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Pray for unity among our deacon/staff teams, as we increasingly seek His direction for our various ministries.
General News and Upcoming Events
Other Ongoing Ministry Opportunities
Children’s Summer Take-over Program
Axiom Youth Ministry
Welcome to ECC
7 Sundays, July 9 - August 20, 9:30am and 11:15am, Hankow MC Contact: Nonette Tsang / [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.
We are wrapping up Sundays of fun and engaging activities for children to know that God is powerful.
Fridays, August 25, 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Hankow MC / Sundays, August 27, 11:15am - 12:30pm, Rooms 1&2, 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 of this bulletin for the locations or see a greeter for assistance.
Join our weekly gathering to pray over specific needs of the church this Wednesday.
Today - August 20, 2017
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.
Order of Service (9:30am and 11:15am) Welcome & Invocation
Congregation
Worship through the Word
Pastor Marv
Responsive Worship
Congregation
Worship through Tithes & Offering
Congregation
Announcements
Staff
Benediction
Wednesdays, August 23, 7:30pm - 8:30pm, Room 6, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Choir Rehearsals
Pastor Marv
Happening Today 9:30am / 11:15am
Worship Services
4/F, YMCA
9:30am / 11:15am
Children’s Ministry (Ages 3-11)
9:30am / 11:15am
Nursery
9:45am to 10:45am
Spiritual Gifts
Metropole MC
12:45pm
Filipino Ministry
Metropole MC
Hankow MC Room 5, 4/F, YMCA
Axiom kicks off next Friday, August 25. Dinner will be provided, so be sure to come at 6:30pm to eat and hang out together. Finally, come prepared, because we'll be battling off in teams in the Minute to Win It Games! Invite and bring your friends! Axiom Academy will also start on August 27.
August 27, September 3, & September 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm , Hankow MC Contact: Carmen Law / [email protected]
Children Ministry: Enrollment for Children and Recruitment for Teachers and Teacher Assistants
It's time to SING TOGETHER! ECC Choir is kick-starting a new season on August 27 (Sunday). We are looking for new members! Please contact Carmen if you wish to join or learn more about choir.
Contact: Nonette Tsang / [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Parents’ Orientation & Meet the Teachers Day Staff
Worship in Song
Weekly Church Prayer Meeting
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.
Sunday, August 27, 9:30am and 11:15am, Hankow MC Contact: Nonette Tsang / [email protected]
Sunday, August 27 is Parents' Orientation and Meet the Teachers Day. This is required for all parents and their children who are enrolled in Sunday School.
Faithbuilders 10 Sundays, September 3 to November 5, 9:30am - 11:00am, Metropole MC Contact: [email protected]
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. Please sign up at the Welcome Table.
Fellowship Lunch and Church Chat
Enrollment for Sunday School is open until August 27. The new school year begins on September 3. Forms are available at the Hankow MC. We are in need of more volunteers and teacher assistants. Team Noah (0-2 years old) is still in need of two teachers for 9:30am and 11:15am. It's a very small group of children (3 to 6 kids). The teaching time for the class is about a half hour.
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 will 11:00am Worship Service, lunch and Bible Study. For Sunday, we will have the usual 12:45pm lunch salo-salo (BYOB), followed by fellowship and Bible Study in small groups. August 27, we will have a special guest speaker, Phillip Koo. 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.
Sunday, September 10, 1:00 pm- 3:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Prayer Ministry
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.
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.
DivorceCare
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
Contact: [email protected]
13 Mondays, September 11 to December 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: Karen Yeung / [email protected]
Wednesdays, September 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Room 6, Hankow MC Contact: Patricia Del Rosario / [email protected] or Cathy Cheung / [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 Karen Yeung.
We will resume our Bible Study on September 13. We will be doing a DVD group study on: "She's got Issues" by Nicole Unice. We will learn how the power of Christ can transform our everyday weaknesses into our greatest strengths and gifts. We recommend that you read the book before we begin our study. All ladies are welcome!
Elderly Outreach
Short Term Mission Trip: Cambodia
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.
Classes and Events Sign-up To sign up for the classes, please visit ecchk.org/whats-happening/classes-events or scan the QR code.
Contact: Contact [email protected]
Trip 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. Friendly Reminders: Ministry Leaders: Bulletin announcements for your ministry must be submitted to [email protected] no later than 2:00pm, Wednesdays. For--MinistryMinistry-Leaders on our website for guidelines. Late subWednesdays Please refer to For missions will not be entertained. Thank you.
1 Corinthians 2:1-3:9
Pastor Marv Gibbs I have always admired the character David had when he came face-to-face with Goliath. Here was this physical giant mocking his God and David had the character to stand and face the challenge. For David, there was no middle ground. Human wisdom or some miraculous proof wasn’t going to get him answers. Half-hearted commitment wouldn’t get the job done. He was victorious because he was fully committed to Faith in a God who was able! Today we begin a study of the work of the Holy Spirit. We first consider what the Spirit needs to work on: That’s us! We come to worship today to look again at what the Word teaches us about ourselves. Open your heart to that insight today.
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Upcoming Sunday Sermons August 27
The Holy Spirit: Our Teacher
Pastor Marv Gibbs
September 3
The Holy Spirit: Our Guide
Pastor Marv Gibbs
September 10 The Holy Spirit: Our Prayer
Pastor Marv Gibbs
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 $143,378
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 Attend to Action Pray for all those who are engaged in the pastoral search process. A new process will be initiated soon. Pray for His direction as we continue to pray for the leadership of our church. It has been brought to my attention the fact that we have not prayed for our current international issues. Pray for peace, especially in the areas of conflict in our world: • Africa and the people who suffer in various countries there. • North Korea and the “postulating” taking place between that government and the US. • Our local needs: pray especially for those in need who are asylum seekers/ refugees. Yield to Unity Pray for unity in our church family, especially that He would strengthen our family relationships. That we would be one in the Spirit as we begin our study on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Pray for unity among our deacon/staff teams, as we increasingly seek His direction for our various ministries.
General News and Upcoming Events
Other Ongoing Ministry Opportunities
Children’s Summer Take-over Program
Axiom Youth Ministry
Welcome to ECC
7 Sundays, July 9 - August 20, 9:30am and 11:15am, Hankow MC Contact: Nonette Tsang / [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.
We are wrapping up Sundays of fun and engaging activities for children to know that God is powerful.
Fridays, August 25, 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Hankow MC / Sundays, August 27, 11:15am - 12:30pm, Rooms 1&2, 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 of this bulletin for the locations or see a greeter for assistance.
Join our weekly gathering to pray over specific needs of the church this Wednesday.
Today - August 20, 2017
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.
Order of Service (9:30am and 11:15am) Welcome & Invocation
Congregation
Worship through the Word
Pastor Marv
Responsive Worship
Congregation
Worship through Tithes & Offering
Congregation
Announcements
Staff
Benediction
Wednesdays, August 23, 7:30pm - 8:30pm, Room 6, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Choir Rehearsals
Pastor Marv
Happening Today 9:30am / 11:15am
Worship Services
4/F, YMCA
9:30am / 11:15am
Children’s Ministry (Ages 3-11)
9:30am / 11:15am
Nursery
9:45am to 10:45am
Spiritual Gifts
Metropole MC
12:45pm
Filipino Ministry
Metropole MC
Hankow MC Room 5, 4/F, YMCA
Axiom kicks off next Friday, August 25. Dinner will be provided, so be sure to come at 6:30pm to eat and hang out together. Finally, come prepared, because we'll be battling off in teams in the Minute to Win It Games! Invite and bring your friends! Axiom Academy will also start on August 27.
August 27, September 3, & September 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm , Hankow MC Contact: Carmen Law / [email protected]
Children Ministry: Enrollment for Children and Recruitment for Teachers and Teacher Assistants
It's time to SING TOGETHER! ECC Choir is kick-starting a new season on August 27 (Sunday). We are looking for new members! Please contact Carmen if you wish to join or learn more about choir.
Contact: Nonette Tsang / [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Parents’ Orientation & Meet the Teachers Day Staff
Worship in Song
Weekly Church Prayer Meeting
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.
Sunday, August 27, 9:30am and 11:15am, Hankow MC Contact: Nonette Tsang / [email protected]
Sunday, August 27 is Parents' Orientation and Meet the Teachers Day. This is required for all parents and their children who are enrolled in Sunday School.
Faithbuilders 10 Sundays, September 3 to November 5, 9:30am - 11:00am, Metropole MC Contact: [email protected]
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. Please sign up at the Welcome Table.
Fellowship Lunch and Church Chat
Enrollment for Sunday School is open until August 27. The new school year begins on September 3. Forms are available at the Hankow MC. We are in need of more volunteers and teacher assistants. Team Noah (0-2 years old) is still in need of two teachers for 9:30am and 11:15am. It's a very small group of children (3 to 6 kids). The teaching time for the class is about a half hour.
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 will 11:00am Worship Service, lunch and Bible Study. For Sunday, we will have the usual 12:45pm lunch salo-salo (BYOB), followed by fellowship and Bible Study in small groups. August 27, we will have a special guest speaker, Phillip Koo. 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.
Sunday, September 10, 1:00 pm- 3:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: [email protected]
Prayer Ministry
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.
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.
DivorceCare
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
Contact: [email protected]
13 Mondays, September 11 to December 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Hankow MC Contact: Karen Yeung / [email protected]
Wednesdays, September 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Room 6, Hankow MC Contact: Patricia Del Rosario / [email protected] or Cathy Cheung / [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 Karen Yeung.
We will resume our Bible Study on September 13. We will be doing a DVD group study on: "She's got Issues" by Nicole Unice. We will learn how the power of Christ can transform our everyday weaknesses into our greatest strengths and gifts. We recommend that you read the book before we begin our study. All ladies are welcome!
Elderly Outreach
Short Term Mission Trip: Cambodia
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.
Classes and Events Sign-up To sign up for the classes, please visit ecchk.org/whats-happening/classes-events or scan the QR code.
Contact: Contact [email protected]
Trip 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. Friendly Reminders: Ministry Leaders: Bulletin announcements for your ministry must be submitted to [email protected] no later than 2:00pm, Wednesdays. For--MinistryMinistry-Leaders on our website for guidelines. Late subWednesdays Please refer to For missions will not be entertained. Thank you.
