2/1/2026 Sunday Announcements

*WELCOME to HOSANNA! – 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. Suyoung 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.
 
*END-OF-YEAR GIVING STATEMENT for TAX PURPOSES – Sign-up in the office if you need your total giving statement through an official church letter for tax purposes.
 
*ECO Presbyterian NATIONAL GATHERING in Atlanta Georgia this week 2/1-26 – Pastor cannot attend, but please pray for all the ECO Presbyterian Pastors, missionaries, Elders, Deacons, staff, and congregation members across the country at the gathering to be refreshed and restored spiritually to build churches that make flourishing disciples of Jesus Christ.
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​*TODAY – SUNDAY (2/1) HOLY COMMUNION – Every two months, we will hold Holy Communion together. Families, please make sure all your children are present together, and let us take of the body and cup of our Lord – all of us from young to old – as those whom God’s grace and gospel is touching and reaching. *If you or your children have not been baptized, we encourage baptism and confirmation of faith (if baptized from early childhood) without delay after partaking of the Lord’s table. *Prior to next Sunday, take some time in spiritual self-examination and repentance, as the Lord’s table calls us to do. *After Holy Communion, children & youth will be dismissed on-time to continue their worship in Bethany children’s & youth ministries prior to 11:00am.
 
*UPCOMING – THIS THURSDAY (2/5) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Mrs. Jihoon Ventura – We celebrate you & our precious Ventura family! Thank you for adding the joy of the Lord to this Hosanna family. May God bless you and keep you for His glory!
 
*UPCOMING – THIS SATURDAY (2/7) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Deacon Waywah Gee – We celebrate you & the blessed Gee family! Thank you for your honored and humble servanthood as the Lord’s Deacon. May God bless you and keep you for His glory!
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*UPCOMING – THIS WEEKEND FRIDAY (2/6) to SUNDAY (2/8) – JOINT BETHANY YOUTH + HOSANNA GREAT COMMISSION FOCUS WEEK (Joint Mission Night – 2/6 Friday 7:30pm + Joint Sunday Worship – 2/8 Sunday 11:00am) – Missionaries James & Faith Cha will be visiting us for a special time of teaching on world missions. There are two copies of Pastor James' book in the office, "Fear Not: Living a Life of No Regrets” which details his missional calling and experience on the mission field with biblical wisdom and pastoral insight. Please feel free to borrow a copy and read the book to prepare for his arrival. *We are so joyful to partner with our Bethany youth for this joint endeavor of blessing! *Let’s make special effort to honor this Missions Focus Weekend, starting this Friday 2/6 at 7:30pm (followed by after-worship snacks/fellowship) for the Mission Night. Take special note that Sunday worship on 2/8 will be delayed in start-time by 30 minutes - we will start at 11:00am instead of 10:30am. But please come earlier at 10:15am for a special pre-worship breakfast & fellowship time with Bethany youth & Missionary Cha. *Special February birthday cake celebrations & desserts for both Hosanna & Bethany youth will also be served during Sunday lunch.
 
*UPCOMING – NEXT SUNDAY (2/8) 10:15AM PRE-WORSHIP BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP – Come enjoy coffee, juice, bagels, and fellowship with youth teachers, students, and Missionary Cha!
 
*UPCOMING – NEXT SUNDAY (2/8) SUNDAY WORSHIP START-TIME DELAYED TO 11:00AM – Remember we are having a joint worship with our Bethany youth and will not start at 10:30am, but 11:00am.
 
*UPCOMING – NEXT SUNDAY (2/8) FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY CAKE CELEBRATIONS & DESSERT MINISTRY – Enjoy during lunchtime with our Bethany youth during our Great Commission Focus Weekend!
 
*UPCOMING – NEXT SUNDAY (2/8) DISHWASHING MINISTRY – Hosanna will serve the dishwashing ministry. Two servants are needed. See Deacon Chong & Deacon Gloria to serve this ministry, or receive their instruction as they assign you to serve. Thank you!  
 
*UPCOMING – NEXT SUNDAY (2/8) 1:00pm Mission Workshop at Ezra Chapel – Missionary Cha will close our Great Commission Weekend with a workshop on, “Christ’s Ambassadors to the Nations: How to Effectively Reach All Nations in Your Community” (2 Corinthians 5:17-20). Let’s do our best to stay, hear, and be raised to obey this wisdom from the Lord!
 
*GENEROUS OFFERING FOR MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CAKE CELEBRATIONS – An anonymous donor gave a generous offering for monthly birthday cake celebrations. Please enjoy these in addition to the dessert ministries served by our Deacons every month.
 
*ALL LIFE GROUPS CANCELLED FOR FIRST TWO WEEKS OF FEBRUARY – To focus on next weekend’s Great Commission Focus Night & Joint Worship, life groups will resume their gatherings the 3rd & 4th week’s of February.
 
*Every Wednesday evening, MEN OF HOSANNA (MoH) ministry – gathers online for an intense Bible study led by Deacon Jonathan Jeng, where God is doing amazing things in the fellowship of godly men! Brothers, join in!
 
*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 (sister Jihoon Ventura), and other illnesses (Director Rachel’s fever and ailments)
• PRAISES TO GOD FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS: Healing of Deacon Chong from covid; Healing of Aria’s fever; Baptism & covenant partnership of Mya Hannah Krief; Healings from flu (the Chung family); Great progress in healing for sister Jihoon’s leg/ankles/feet from accidental fall in Korea; Provision of new work for Miki, transitioning from temp to permanent role; New research job for Ashley’s brother in Korea; Healing of Director Trey’s abdomen pains; A successful completion of all pastoral ordination requirements for Pastor Chester’s mentee, Dr. Will Zhao; 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; 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; 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. *New infant sister Sydney Gee’s healthy and safe arrival.
• 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
• NEW & FUTURE BAPTISMS: Jason Ventura (adult believer’s baptism); Elena Ventura (covenant child baptism)
• FUTURE MINISTRY: February Great Commission Week (Joint Worship & Mission Night with Bethany Youth Ministry) with missionaries Rev. James Cha & Faith Cha
• FOR OUR SPIRITUAL LEADERS: Pastors, Elders, Deacons, and Staff; Lay leaders & servants of the congregation; co-partnering Korean Pastors, Elders, and Deacons of Bethany KPC
• WORLD MISSIONS: Full-time missionaries & their families we support prayerfully and financially with Bethany KPC 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 (2/1) –

• *HOLY COMMUNION Sunday – let us give thanks for the body & cup of our Lord!
• *12:00pm after-service BREAKOUT DISCUSSION GROUPS at Gymnasium Cafeteria
• *12:00pm FREE LUNCH: Menu: Spicy Beef & Vegetable Stew (yookgaejang) at Gymnasium Cafeteria. Enjoy!

*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –

• 2/5 (Thurs) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! – Mrs. Jihoon Ventura
• 2/6 (Fri) 7:30pm JOINT MISSIONS FOCUS NIGHT (with Bethany Youth): Rev. James & Mrs. Faith Cha
• 2/7 (Sat) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! – Deacon Waywah Gee
• 2/8 (Sun) 11:00am JOINT MISSIONS WORSHIP (with Bethany Youth): Rev. James & Mrs. Faith Cha; 12:00pm BIRTHDAY CAKE & DESSERTS MINISTRY & DISHWASHING MINISTRY; 1:00pm JOINT MISSIONS SEMINAR (with Bethany Youth): Rev. James & Mrs. Faith Cha
• 2/13 (Fri) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! – Elena Ventura
• 2/14 (Sat) 9:30am KITCHEN MINISTRY (Sunday food prep)
• 2/15 (Sun) 1:00pm STAFF gathering
• 2/21 (Sat) 4:30pm JAMES families life group

 
*TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) I Will Follow; (2) Change My Heart O God; (3-Response) The Church

*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!
[The Gospel According to the Acts of the Apostles – THE CHURCH IN ACTION (part 39)] 
What God Has Made Clean, Do Not Call Unclean: The Great Sheet of the Gospel (ACTS 10:9-22)
 
(1.) [v.9-14] As Cornelius’ servants were on the way from Caesarea to Joppa to find Peter, the scene now shifts to Peter in Joppa who is praying at the housetop of Simon the Tanner’s home, around noontime (the sixth hour). As it was lunchtime, Peter became hungry. What happened while the food was being prepared (v.10-11)? Inside this great descending sheet from heaven, what did Peter see in it (v.12)? What did Peter hear to do from the Lord (v.13)? How did Peter respond to the Lord (v.14)? *[APPLY] Old Testament food laws differentiated Israelites from non-Israelites (see Leviticus 11 and Ezekiel 4:13-15). Why did Peter refuse the Lord’s command to eat all the animals in the great sheet from heaven? Like Peter, how have we sinfully differentiated what and who is “clean” and who is “unclean, common, unholy, profane, defiled” according to our own eyes? Eating and table fellowship represented deep communion, brotherhood, and compassion in the Lord. Who are you refusing the Lord’s table fellowship with? How is the Holy Spirit stirring up a hunger to give His hand of fellowship and compassion to those “unclean” in our own eyes, in the eyes of our church, and in the eyes of our culture and world?
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(2.) [v.15-18] Far more important than animals in the great sheet are the souls of all God’s people. When the voice of the Lord came to Peter a second and third time, how did the Lord correct Peter (v.15-16)? Likewise, how was God sovereignly orchestrating this time to bring Peter to whom he saw as “unclean” (v.17-18)? *[APPLY] When has the Lord repeated His corrective Word to you because of your continual resistance? How has God divinely orchestrated a circumstance to bring you into Christ-centered fellowship with someone you once refused to give it to?
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(3.) [v.19-22] How do Cornelius’ men confirm to Peter that the vision of the great sheet from heaven was about the gospel of Jesus Christ reaching all the nations of the world (v.19-22)? *[APPLY] Like Peter, if someone needing Christ desired for you to come to their home to speak about the risen Jesus, what would you say?
 
 
[Korean translation]
“하나님께서 깨끗하게 하신 것을 속되다 하지 말라: 복음의 큰 보자기 같은 그릇” (사도행전 10장 9-22절)
 
(1.) [9-14절] 고넬료의 종들이 베드로를 찾으러 가이사랴에서 욥바로 가는 도중에, 장면은 정오 무렵(여섯 시)에 욥바에 있는 가죽 세공업자 시몬의 집 옥상에서 기도하고 있는 베드로에게로 바뀝니다. 점심시간이 되자 베드로는 배가 고파졌습니다. 음식이 준비되는 동안 무슨 일이 일어났습니까(10-11절)? 하늘에서 내려온 큰 보자기 안에서 베드로는 무엇을 보았습니까(12절)? 베드로는 주님으로부터 무엇을 하라는 말씀을 들었습니까(13절)? 베드로는 주님께 어떻게 대답했습니까(14절)? *[적용] 구약의 음식 법은 이스라엘 사람과 이방인을 구분했습니다(레위기 11장과 에스겔 4:13-15 참조). 베드로는 하늘에서 내려온 큰 보자기 안에 있는 모든 동물을 먹으라는 주님의 명령을 왜 거부했습니까? 베드로처럼, 우리도 어떻게 죄악된 방식으로 우리 자신의 눈에 “정결한 것”과 “부정한 것, 속된 것, 거룩하지 않은 것, 불경스러운 것, 더럽혀진 것”을 구분해 왔습니까? 식사와 식탁 교제는 주님 안에서 깊은 교제, 형제애, 그리고 사랑을 상징했습니다. 당신은 누구와 함께하는 주님의 식탁 교제를 거부하고 있습니까? 성령께서는 우리 자신의 눈에, 우리 교회의 눈에, 그리고 우리 문화와 세상의 눈에 “부정한” 사람들에게 그분의 교제와 사랑의 손길을 내밀고자 하는 갈망을 어떻게 불러일으키고 계십니까?
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(2.) [15-18절] 큰 보자기에 싸인 동물들보다 훨씬 더 중요한 것은 하나님의 모든 백성의 영혼입니다. 주님의 음성이 베드로에게 두 번째, 세 번째로 임했을 때, 주님은 베드로를 어떻게 책망하셨습니까(15-16절)? 마찬가지로, 하나님께서는 어떻게 주권적으로 이 시기를 계획하셔서 자신이 "부정한" 자로 여겼던 베드로를 그분께로 인도하셨습니까(17-18절)? *[적용] 주님께서 당신의 지속적인 저항 때문에 책망의 말씀을 반복하신 적이 있습니까? 하나님께서는 어떻게 신성하게 상황을 계획하셔서 당신이 한때 거부했던 사람과 그리스도 중심적인 교제를 나누도록 하셨습니까?
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(3.) [19-22절] 고넬료의 부하들은 베드로에게 하늘에서 내려온 큰 보자기 환상이 예수 그리스도의 복음이 온 세상 모든 민족에게 전파되는 것에 관한 것이라는 것을 어떻게 확증해 주었습니까(19-22절)? *[적용] 베드로처럼, 그리스도가 필요한 누군가가 부활하신 예수님에 대해 이야기해 주기 위해 당신이 그들의 집에 오기를 원한다면, 당신은 무엇이라고 말하겠습니까?
 
*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) –

• [02/05] Jihoon Ventura
• [02/07] Deacon Waywah Gee
• [02/13] Elena Ventura
• [02/22] Miki Krief
• [02/23] Daniel Jang
• [02/27] Stella Choe

 
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers is postponed until next week, but pray for Holy Communion Sunday today & Great Commission Focus Weekend with missionary Cha next week.