12-07-2025 Sunday Bulletin
救恩的根源 The Roots of Salvation
(以賽亞書 Isaiah 11:1-10, 馬太福音 Matthew 3:1-12)
Rev. Wendy Tajima
消息報告 Announcements
- 本主日是待降節第二個主日象徵和平，主耶穌是和平的君王，因著祂的誕生，帶給世界和人與人之間的和平。This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent, symbolizing peace. Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace, bringing peace to the world through His birth.
- 本主日是本會慶祝設教45週年慶典，感謝Wendy Tajima牧師美好的信息，我們將上帝這45年來對好牧者的祝福和恩典獻上感謝。This Sunday marks the 45th anniversary of our church’s founding. We thank Pastor Wendy Tajima for her wonderful message, and we offer our thanks for God’s blessings and grace on Good Shepherd these last forty-five years.
- 教會推出感恩活動配合台灣芥菜種會聖誕禮券資金募集，為弱勢兒童及青少年募集每張$20的聖誕禮券。有意願一起參與這項資金募集的兄姐請在招待處領取奉獻袋，以$20為單位，將現金或支票放入奉獻袋並投入奉獻箱中，在聖誕季節裡與有需要的孩子分享神的恩典與愛，今天是最後一週，請把握機會。Our church has started a Thanksgiving fundraiser with Taiwan’s Mustard Seed Mission, raising $20 for each child and youth in need. Today is the last week, and any brothers and sisters who are willing to participate may put cash or checks in the clear donation box at the reception table.
- 小組分組時間今日暫停一次。No Christian Education discussion today.
- 2026年聖經月曆已到，請到招待處索取一戶一份。2026 calendars are available at the reception table; one per household, please.
- 12月14日舉行聖餐和洗禮，請為了準備接受洗禮和轉籍加入好牧者大家庭的兄姊禱告，願上帝施恩賜福。On December 14th, we will observe communion and baptism. Please pray for the brothers and sisters who are preparing their hearts for baptism, and may God protect them.
- 12月21日聖誕節讚美禮拜，有詩班獻詩、聖誕大餐和報佳音，請兄姊踴躍參與。December 21st is Christmas Sunday, and we will celebrate with a choral cantata, Christmas feast, and caroling in the afternoon. All are encouraged to participate.
代禱 Intercession
- 為在職及新選的長執同工禱告，求神賜下合一的靈，完成主交託的工作。Pray for the existing and newly-elected elders and deacons, asking God to grant them a spirit of unity to accomplish the work entrusted to them by the Lord.
- 為增建「多功能廣場」的計畫禱告，求神預備所需要的一切，同心合意完成新建工程。Pray for the church’s plan to build a multi-functional area, that God would provide and that we will have one heart and mind.
- 為教會兒童事工、青少年事工、英文事工禱告，求神賜福和保守參與的同工，並為兒童、青少年的屬靈生命，幫助他們更認識神。Pray for Children’s Ministry, Youth Group, and English Ministry, that God will continue to bless and protect the coworkers and children.
- 為教會長輩、身體欠安的兄姊禱告，求神醫治並保守平安。Pray for God’s healing on our church’s elderly and young, that God will heal them and keep them safe.
