12/7/2025 Sunday Announcements

​*WELCOME to HOSANNA & HAPPY 2nd WEEK OF ADVENT! – *Warmest welcome to all of you, especially if you are visiting or re-visiting! Please let our Welcoming Team give you our welcoming gift! Fill-out a yellow newcomer’s contact card so that we can keep in touch! We welcome you into this family of Christ’s loving arms and remain here for you as His body to grow and flourish together!
 
*DISMISSAL of children (kinder to 5th grade) to Children’s Ministry and Youth Group to Bible study + Lunch! – At this time, children from kindergarten to 5th grade can head over to Minister Sewon Cho’s children’s ministry – please proceed to the children’s chapel down the hallway to the left! And youth group can head to your Bible study and lunch hour with Rev. Sooyoung Song. *Preschool worship children should already be in the preschool worship room with Director Rachel, and will continue to begin simultaneously at 10:30am in the preschool worship room.
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*TODAY (12/7) – 39TH ANNIVERSARY OF BETHANY KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF DALLAS & ORDINATION OF NEW OFFICERS – We thank God for our legacy Korean congregation and all that the Lord had done through these past 39 years in the life of His Church! Special congratulations to all the new officers, especially two new elders – Elder Yong Un Kim and Elder Hwa Jung Chun. Celebrate and bless them! *Special lunch is provided after-service by the Korean ordinands. Enjoy!
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​*UPCOMING IN FEBRUARY 2026 – SPECIAL BLESSING OF PREACHING & TEACHING FROM MISSIONARIES: Rev. James Cha & Faith Cha – Rev. James Cha is an ordained Presbyterian minister who, alongside his wife Faith Cha, has been serving as missionaries to the Muslim world for the past 25 years - 10 of those years in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan as church planting missionaries with Pioneers, during which time over 120 Muslims came to Christ by God’s grace over the course of their ministry. Rev. James Cha was born in Pusan, Korea, and immigrated to the United States in the early 1970's with his family. While studying electrical engineering at Cornell University, he surrendered his life to the call of God to be His ambassador to the world, especially to the Muslim world. In 1991, he married his best friend, Faith, and after completing ministry training at Columbia Biblical Seminary in South Carolina and YWAM's Crossroads DTS Discipleship Training School in Kona, Hawaii, the Cha's took their three young children - Joniel, Josiah, and Karis - to Central Asia to serve the Lord as church planting missionaries. Since 2000, the Cha's have been back in the U.S. reaching out to the nations living in their community in Virginia. They are on staff with Crescent Project, a ministry that equips local churches to reach out to Muslims. James and Faith are also founders of i43, a ministry committed to fulfilling the Great Commission to the ends of the earth. Currently, they oversee the ESL (English as Second Language) ministry at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia and are actively teaching and preaching at missions conferences across the country. James and Faith are respected and experienced experts on world missions, spiritual warfare, evangelism through ESL ministry, and outreach to Muslims. James is the author of, "Fear Not: Living a Life of No Regrets."
 
*CONTINUE ADVENT DEVOTIONS – Advent means “arrival, coming, beginning” from the Latin “adventus.” The early forefathers of the church recognized these four weeks leading up to Christmas to be a holy season of preparing for Christ’s arrival. For this 2nd week, following along the daily devotion from our good friends at Highland Park Presbyterian Church’s Advent Reflection Guide – Week 2 “The Shoot from Jesse” – https://hppres.org/updates/advent-reflection-guide-week-2/. May the Lord prepare us once again to celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ as our newborn King!
 
*TODAY (12/7) – DESSERT MINISTRY during-lunch – Our monthly blessing of desserts for the entire Hosanna & Bethany church families. Thank you, Deacons, for serving us. Enjoy!
 
*TODAY (12/7) – STAFF gathering, 1:10pm – Pray for our honored staff!
 
*TODAY (12/7) – SESSION gathering, 1:10pm – Pray for our Elders!
 
*UPCOMING – THIS SATURDAY (12/13) - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! – Aiden Song. We love and celebrate you!
 
*UPCOMING – THIS SATURDAY (12/13) – KITCHEN MINISTRY – 9:30am food prep in the kitchen. *Followed by Sunday 12:40pm dishwashing.
 
*UPCOMING – THIS SATURDAY (12/13) – AGAPE families & young adults life group – 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Continuing studies on “Ephesians” with co-shepherds Elder Nara/Deacon Jonathan. Join us!
 
*UPCOMING – NEXT SUNDAY (12/14) – OFFICERS (Elders + Deacons) gathering – 1:10pm. Follow-up for 2026 ministry year planning. Pray for our Officers!
 
*ALL-CONGREGATION PRAYERS – As Scripture commands us, let us pray for one another, especially those who are sick/ill physically among us (JAMES 5:14-15; 3 JOHN 1:2) as well as special topics needing our attentive intercession.

• FOR HEALING: Sister Miki Krief’s mother (Deaconess Hwa-Ja Kang), for the Lord to strengthen her elderly health condition and for Miki’s continued godly oversight and care for her mother; All Hosanna congregants suffering from various ailments: back pains, eye pains, fevers, body aches, allergies, cough, sinuses, diabetes, high blood pressure, leg pains/sprains & broken bones (sister Jihoon Ventura in Korea), and other illnesses (Director Rachel’s fever and ailments)
• PRAISES TO GOD FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS: Lord’s answer of great progress in healing for sister Jihoon’s leg/ankles/feet from accidental fall in Korea; Lord’s answer in providing sister Miki new work, transitioning her from temp to permanent role; Lord’s answer in providing new research job for Ashley’s brother in Korea; Lord’s answer in healing Director Trey’s abdomen pains; Lord’s answer to a  successful completion of all pastoral ordination requirements for Pastor Chester’s mentee, Dr. Will Zhao; Lord’s answer of keeping Hosanna’s financial health with hopes for continued growth of His provisions; Lord’s addition of brother Timothy Sung in covenant partnership that has strengthened Hosanna; Lord’s answer for the blessing and spiritual growth time at the 2025 Fall Retreat “Lift Up Your Eyes”; Lord’s continued answers in the progressive healing of Director Rachel; Lord’s answer in overflowing joy for the Gee family’s pregnancy of new baby girl; God’s election of Hosanna’s newest ordained officers – Elder Nara Im Jeng, Deacon Jonathan Jeng, and Deacon Juhae Park; Re-installation of Elder Patrick Liu
• FOR THE CHILDREN: All our Hosanna children to grow in health, stature, wisdom, and the favor of the Lord
• FOR HOSANNA LIFE GROUPS: JAMES & AGAPE to flourish in fellowship, spiritual growth, outreach, and multiplication
• FOR STUDENTS IN COLLEGE/POSTGRADUATE STUDIES: In Dallas (Sophie Park, Joseph Ko, Rachel Ko, Eugene Hong, JJ Kim, Hogan Lee, Andy Kim, Unice Kim, Roi Lee); In Austin (Hannah Kim); In San Marcos (Hannah Lee); In Waco (Daniel Jang); In Lubbock (Angel Lee); In Rhode Island (Noah Cha); In Massachusetts (Sarah Kim); In Houston (Alex Koh – medicine, Aaron Lee – optometry)
• FOR PASTORAL ORDINATION: Minister Dr. Samantha Chao’s pastoral ordination journey – Minister Chao is currently in the phase of discerning and beginning the journey to Ordained Minister of the Word and Sacraments in our denominational family (ECO) – a Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. Pray for this important season of discernment and may the Lord add unto her all the equipment she needs to fulfill her calling for the Lord’s Church and Kingdom! Amen; Pastor Chester’s ordination mentee – Minister Dr. Will Zhao’s preparations for his ordination/installation service/ceremony
• FOR FUTURE MINISTRY TEAMS & SERVANTS: Men of Hosanna’s Wednesday evening online gatherings; Women of Hosanna seasonal gatherings; Hosanna Intercessory Prayer (HIP) Team; *3rd Elder candidate – We trust that in God’s time and God’s way, the Lord will appoint and send to us His servant to help complete the required makeup of the Session of three Elders. We want to assure the congregation that the prayerful search will remain open year-round and once the candidate is identified, another election will be held and the candidate installed accordingly. Let us pray for the one that God is calling. *Nominations for this office can be made known directly to any of the Elders.
• FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS ON BREAK: For the Lord’s protection, restoring strength, Christ-centered family time, and safe return from travels
• FUTURE BAPTISMS: Jason Ventura (adult believer’s baptism); Elena Ventura (covenant child baptism)
• WORLD MISSIONS: Full-time missionaries & their families we support prayerfully and financially with Bethany Korean Church in Mexico, Honduras, Kenya, and Cuba. Fruitful ministry to God’s children for Mrs. Hanna Park & Pastor Jim-Bob’s ministry with Compassion Korea
• FOR OUR COUNTRY & THE WORLD: For those suffering from wars and hunger, especially the little children and infants; for persecuted Christians & missionaries across the globe

*TODAY: SUNDAY (12/7) –

• *12:00pm after-service BREAKOUT DISCUSSION GROUPS at Gymnasium Cafeteria
• *12:00pm FREE LUNCH: Menu: Special meal provided by Bethany KPC ordinands at Gymnasium Cafeteria. Enjoy!
• *DESSERT MINISTRY during-lunch
• 1:10pm STAFF gathering at empty classroom
• 1:10pm SESSION/ELDER BOARD gathering at Corner Conference Room

*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –

• 12/13 (Sat) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! – Aiden Song
• 12/13 (Sat) 9:30am KITCHEN MINISTRY & 4:30pm AGAPE life group
• 12/14 (Sun) 1:10pm SESSION + DIACONATE gathering (2026 ministry planning follow-up)
• 12/15 (Mon) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! – Kate Choe & Minister Dr. Samantha Chao
• 12/16 (Tues) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! – Jason Ventura
• 12/20 (Sat) 5:30pm-7:30pm CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP & GIFT EXCHANGE
• 12/21 (Sun) CHRISTMAS WORSHIP, ADVENT CANDLELIGHTING & COMMUNION
• 12/28 (Sun) NEW YEAR’S EVE LORD’S DAY WORSHIP & SESSION/ELDER BOARD gathering

 
*TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) I Believe & How Great is our God; (2) The Saving One; (3-response praise) The Cause of Christ

​*TODAY’S BREAKOUT DISCUSSION GROUPS after-service in the gymnasium cafeteria – Today, spend some time in your group tables (group# found in the note page of your bulletin) and share the life of the preached Word. Pre-read, think through, and share this spiritual food in discussion with one another!
“From Persecutor to Persecuted: The Increasing Strength, Provision, and Boldness in Christ” (ACTS 9:20-31)
 
(1.) [v.20-22] After Saul regained his sight through Ananias, was baptized, and regained his strength from food, what did he immediately start doing in Damascus (v.20)? How did all who hear him react (v.21)? Although Saul’s integrity was questioned, what did he increase in and keep doing (v.22)? How has your encounter with Jesus as resurrected Lord of your life immediately transformed an area of your life? What did you begin doing differently? Have others around your life noticed it? If you were in a court of law to be prosecuted as a “Christian,” would the jury find enough evidence in your life to convict you? Although your integrity in Christ may be questioned, how has the Lord strengthened you to endure? How have trials, hardships, and opposition against you proven to increase Christ in you?
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(2.) [v.23-25] Why couldn’t Saul stay too long in Damascus (v.23-24)? How did the Lord provide a way of escape (v.25)? How has Christ provided a way of escape for you from people, places, passions, and possessions that seek to harm you? 
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(3.) [v.26-31] Saul escaped to Jerusalem, but was not welcomed by the disciples there. What act of Christ’s compassion did Barnabas do that allowed Saul to continue preaching boldly in Jerusalem for the time (v.26-28)? When a plot to kill Saul was discovered, what did the Jerusalem brothers do to protect Saul (v.29-30)? Through the ministry of Saul’s bold preaching of Jesus in Jerusalem, what began to spread, be built up, and multiply (v.31)? How can we become “Barnabas” to one another – sons and daughters of Christ’s encouragement – bringing one another to Jesus? What is God calling us to do to help Jesus be preached more boldly at Hosanna? How will Hosanna Church spread, be built up, and multiply?
 
[Korean translation]
“박해자에서 박해받는 자로: 그리스도 안에서 더 얻는 힘, 공급, 담대함” (사도행전 9장 20-31절)
 
(1.) [20-22절] 사울은 아나니아를 통해 시력을 되찾고 세례를 받고 음식으로 힘을 회복한 후, 다메섹에서 즉시 무엇을 하기 시작했습니까(20절)? 그의 말을 듣는 모든 사람들은 어떤 반응을 보였습니까(21절)? 사울의 정직성에 의문이 제기되었지만, 그는 무엇을 더 많이 하고 계속했습니까(22절)? 부활하신 주님이신 예수님을 만난 것이 당신의 삶의 어떤 영역을 즉시 변화시켰습니까? 무엇을 다르게 하기 시작했습니까? 주변 사람들이 그것을 알아차렸습니까? 만약 당신이 "그리스도인"이라는 이유로 기소되어 법정에 선다면, 배심원단은 당신의 삶에서 유죄 판결을 내릴 만한 충분한 증거를 찾을 수 있을까요? 그리스도 안에서의 당신의 정직성에 의문이 제기될지라도, 주님은 어떻게 당신이 인내하도록 강하게 해 주셨습니까? 당신을 향한 시련과 고난, 그리고 반대가 어떻게 당신 안에 그리스도를 더하게 했는지 증명해 주었습니까?
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(2.) [23-25절] 사울은 왜 다메섹에 오래 머물 수 없었습니까(23-24절)? 주님은 어떻게 피할 길을 마련해 주셨습니까(25절)? 그리스도께서는 당신을 해치려는 사람들, 장소들, 정욕들, 그리고 소유물들로부터 벗어날 길을 어떻게 마련해 주셨습니까?
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(3.) [26-31절] 사울은 예루살렘으로 피했지만, 그곳 제자들에게 환영받지 못했습니다. 바나바는 사울이 예루살렘에서 잠시 담대하게 복음을 전할 수 있도록 그리스도의 어떤 자비로운 행동을 했습니까(26-28절)? 사울을 죽이려는 음모가 발각되었을 때, 예루살렘 형제들은 사울을 보호하기 위해 무엇을 했습니까(29-30절)? 사울이 예루살렘에서 담대하게 예수님을 전파한 사역을 통해 무엇이 퍼져 나가고, 세워지고, 번성하기 시작했습니까(31절)? 우리는 어떻게 서로에게 "바나바"가 되어 그리스도의 격려의 아들딸이 되어 서로를 예수님께 인도할 수 있을까요? 하나님께서는 호산나에서 예수님이 더욱 담대하게 전파되도록 우리에게 무엇을 하라고 부르고 계십니까? 호산나 교회는 어떻게 퍼져 나가고, 세워지고, 번성할 것입니까?
 
*UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –

• 12/20 (Sat) CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP & GIFT-EXCHANGE, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Ezra Chapel
• 12/21 (Sun) CHRISTMAS WORSHIP, ADVENT CANDLELIGHTING & COMMUNION
• 12/28 (Sun) NEW YEAR’S EVE LORD’S DAY
• 1/4 (Sun) 2026 NEW YEAR’S LORD’S DAY

 
*UPCOMING HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY TO YOU FROM OUR HOSANNA FAMILY! We celebrate you and love you in Christ so much! (*Let us know if we missed your birthday! We sincerely apologize) –

• [12/13] Aiden Song
• [12/15] Kate Choe
• [12/15] Minister Dr. Samantha Chao
• [12/16] Jason Ventura
• [01/02] Eunice Kim
• [01/03] Unice Kim
• [01/04] Joy Chung
• [01/08] Samuel Johann Lee
• [01/16] Hana Lee
• [01/18] Ashley Chung; Justin Chao; Trey Reynolds
• [01/22] Heather Lee
• [01/29] Director Rachel Ko

 
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on Christmas Advent season & December ministries
 
Scripture:
 
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. (GALATIANS 4:4-5)
 
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (MATTHEW 1:18)
 
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (MATTHEW 1:21)
 
 
Prayer (by Pastor Chester):
Heavenly Father, we lift up to You this holy Advent season, as we wait to celebrate your eternal Son’s first arrival laid on a manger as our newborn King, to our indestructible hope in His second arrival on the clouds of heaven in power and glory. Lord Jesus, You are the reason for this holy season. Lord Jesus, You are Immanuel God with us. Iin the fullness of time, our Heavenly Father sent You forth, born of a woman, born by the seed of the holy Spirit, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons and daughters of God! What a glorious birth that took place this way! At the most shameful time during betrothal to Joseph, Lord Jesus You became flesh in the womb of Mary from the conception of the holy Spirit. You were born into this world as our Lord Jesus, the One who save us from our sins! We thank You, Jesus, for being true God of true God, and coming from heaven to earth as sinless man among all sinful men. Thank You for Your redeeming work on this 39th anniversary of our legacy Korean congregation of Bethany, 39 years of Your faithfulness that has birthed us as Hosanna Church into existence. Bless Bethany KPC, the Session, all the new Officers, Pastor Jang and all pastoral staff to continue collecting your great Harvest among the Korean immigrant people in Dallas. Lord, be with the staff gathering today, the Session gathering today, our dessert ministry today served by our faithful Deacons, our brother Aiden as he celebrates his birthday this Saturday, our kitchen ministry this Saturday and Sunday, and our Agape life group this Saturday. May You get Your great glory through these ministries! Keep our eyes on You, the shoot from the stump of Jesse, our branch and our root in whom we bear all good fruit, through our newborn King, Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ we pray, Amen & amen.