08-22-2021 Sunday Bulletin

主日信息 Sunday Sermon

「 好，阮做干證 Yes, We Are Witnesses 」

約書亞記 Joshua 24:14-22

許明遠牧師 Rev. Ming Yuan Hsu

消息報告 Announcements

1. 本主日舉行聖餐，用葡萄汁和無酵餅來紀念主耶穌基督為我們死和釘在十字架上的恩典，請現場和網上的兄姊一起參加。We had Holy Communion this Sunday, and will use grape juice and unleavened bread to remember the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ who died for us on the cross. Brothers and sisters online, please join us.
2. 週三禱告會前有讀經聚會，從7:30-8:00在網路上一起讀經，鼓勵兄姊一同參與。We read the Bible together every Wednesday 7:30-8:00pm before the prayer meeting. We encourage all our brothers and sisters to participate.
3. 9月5日開始在主日後，教會將準備簡單餐點給參與實體聚會的兄姊。Starting from September 5th, the church will prepare a simple meal after service for the brothers and sisters who have participated in the physical gathering.
4. 今年TPC聯合靈修會將邀請莊信德牧師主講「劇變的世界，永恆的價值!」共四講，在8月28-29日兩天早上9點-12點以網路直播方式進行，也提供英文翻譯和兒童營會，直播資訊會登在LINE關懷網群組。TPC retreat is 8/28-29, and Pastor Chuang will be sharing four lectures on “Unchanging Principles In A Changing World.” This will be streamed online 9:00am-12:00pm both days, and English translation and children’s camp will be provided. Live broadcast information will be posted on the LINE care group.
5. 下週日將一起參加TPC網上主日崇拜，教會實體聚會將暫停。Next Sunday, we will join TPC in their online Sunday worship together; there will be no physical in-person meeting at our church.
6. 提名委員會即將開始秋季會員大會長執改選的提名程序，請代禱。The nomination committee is about to start the process for the president re-election in the autumn general meeting; please pray for it.
7. 牧師休假 9月7日到13日，若有任何教會有關事情請連絡小會書記邱長老或是任何一位長老。The pastor will be on vacation from September 7th to 13th. If you have any church-related matters, please contact Elder Naomi or any of the elders.
8. 教會將在年底出版本會設教40週年電子紀念冊，Henry長老將為我們說明電子版的概念和內容。The church will be publishing an electronic commemorative booklet for our 40th anniversary at the end of the year. Elder Henry will explain the concept and content.

關懷 & 代禱 Caring & Intercession

1. 1. 本會40週年設教紀念刊物正在邀稿中，請上帝感動兄姊將感恩用文字表達出來。Pray for GSTPC 40th anniversary book and for God to inspire words of gratitude as the articles are being written.
   2. 本會短宣隊錄製網上課程來提供給台灣需要的教會來使用，請為短宣隊信心長老和英語事工的年輕人投入此事工來代禱。Pray for our EM and STM team as they record online courses for churches in Taiwan to use.
   3. 為美國Delta病毒疫情又起代禱，求上帝憐憫不至於造成重大病情和對社會的影響。Pray for the Delta variant in the United States, for God’s mercy in keeping us from serious illness and further impact.
   4. 為身體欠安的兄姊禱告，「因祂受的刑罰我們得平安，因祂受的鞭傷我們得醫治。」Pray for our brothers and sisters in poor health, for “upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His wounds we are healed.”