9/14/2025 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. 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.
 
*ELECTION RESULTS: ALL CANDIDATES HAVE PASSED THE 2/3RD MAJORITY THRESHOLD – Thank you to all those who prayerfully cast their ballots last week in-person and online. All candidates have passed in reaching or exceeding the majority “confidence” 2/3rd threshold. Through the voice of this congregation, the Lord has spoken and we give great praise to God for our soon-to-be Elders and Deacons. Whichever way we have voted, let us submit to the Lord’s will and His elected choice servants for His Church, supporting them to serve and lead us into the next chapter of Hosanna, Amen? The results are as follows:

• Candidate for Elder (re-election to 2nd term): Patrick Liu [passed]
• Candidate for Elder (1st term): Nara Im Jeng [passed]
• Candidate for Deacon (1st term): Jonathan Jeng [passed]
• Candidate for Deacon (1st term): Juhae Park [passed]

*The ballots were counted by Pastor Chester and verified twice by Elder Heather. Let us know if you have any questions.
 
*THANK YOU, BETHANY KOREAN CHURCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! – To celebrate together Hosanna’s 2nd Anniversary next week, our legacy mother-church (Bethany) will graciously donate to us a sacrificial financial gift this Sunday. Senior Pastor Haessal Jang sends words of kindness and the Lord’s encouragement, “Congratulations! I believe that God knows all the efforts you have made to build and strengthen the church and will surely bless you… we, from Bethany Church, would like to offer a contribution this Sunday to celebrate Hosanna Church's 2nd anniversary. It's not a large amount, but it is a heartfelt offering that our church has made to the best of its ability, so we hope you will use it well. I also heard that new officers have been appointed at Hosanna Church. I will be praying that you all work together to achieve beautiful things for the Lord. Once again, congratulations on your 2nd anniversary. Sincerely, Rev. Dr. Haessal Jang.” Thank you to Pastor Jang and all the Bethany Korean prayer warriors who do not cease to support, partner with, sacrifice, and bless Hosanna into its next chapter! Praise be to God for Bethany’s continued faithfulness to God’s Kingdom work with the spiritual leadership of Pastor Jang. Let’s continue to pray and support one another in the bond of Christ’s love and peace, Amen? Amen.
 
*REGISTER NOW FOR the HOSANNA FALL RETREAT “LIFT UP YOUR EYES!” BY 9/21 (Sunday)!!!!! – Register online here by 9/21/2025. You can zelle the retreat fee to the hosanna email: [email protected]. $60 per adult/$20 per child. $30 per staff/$10 per child of staff. This will greatly help the Deacons prepare scheduling, lodging, and food. Thank you!
 
*MOBILE BLOOD DRIVE AT CHURCH (9/28, Sunday, 9:00am-2:00pm - Our annual blood drive with Bethany Korean Church is coming soon at the end of the month. There will be mobile blood-giving stations at church. Those who have healthy and able blood are encouraged to give between 9am to 2pm. *Remember to fast (no food) prior to giving blood. *You must sign-up at this website for a specific time slot prior to giving your blood – sign up at this link here.
 
*UPCOMING NEXT SUNDAY (September 21st, 2025) – 2nd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! – Hosanna is already turning 2-years-old, and now beginning its third year of life. All glory and praise be to God! To mark this historic milestone, we have:

• *ORDINATION & INSTALLATION OF ORDAINED OFFICERS – Elder Patrick Liu (re-installation); Nara Im Jeng (ordination & installation to Elder); Jonathan Jeng (ordination & installation to Deacon); Juhae Park (ordination & installation to Deacon)
• *2nd ANNIVERSARY GIFT for the whole family – HOSANNA BOOKMARK & PEN! – We will have a small gift for all our church family from young to old – a 2nd Anniversary bookmark and pen. May we begin the 3rd year of life in Christ together by keeping our faces in the Book – holy Scripture – and keep this bookmark as we trek through chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse, mining the gold fields of God’s eternal Word. Use the pen to journal and write down the Word of God, your devotional thoughts, sermon notes, and words of encouragement in the Lord to one another. Through these small gifts, may God’s faithfulness to Hosanna for two of His faithful years be seared into our memories, and encourage us to press on ahead, knowing as the apostle Paul knew, “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (PHILIPPIANS 1:6). Amen!
• *SPECIAL GUEST PREACHER – Rev. Mark Story, Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas – Praise be to God for calling His servant to preach the Word on the special occasion of our 2nd Anniversary Worship Service! Pastor Mark has been a vital part of helping get Hosanna chartered into our denominational family as an official church, and has particularly done a lot of work in editing our bylaws. Rev. Mark Story grew up in San Angelo, Texas and has lived in Texas his whole life. He received an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Southern Methodist University and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. Pastor Mark is a “second career” pastor, practicing law in Dallas for almost 25 years before becoming the Executive Director of Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas in 2004. He has been passionate about the ECO Presbyterian denomination from even before its official organization and Highland Park was among the first wave of churches to join. Pastor Mark served as Moderator of the ECO Presbytery in 2017 and currently is a member of the Ministry Partnership Team of the Presbytery. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Dubuque Theological Seminary and proudly became ordained as an ECO Pastor just as he was winding down his career as Executive Director of Highland Park. He continues to serve as an Assistant Pastor at Highland Park on a voluntary basis. Mark and his wife, Bettie, have two grown daughters and five grandchildren. *Let us remember Pastor Mark in our prayers and be ready to receive God’s Word through him.
• *KOREAN RICE CAKE DESSERTS FOR THE WHOLE BETHANY-HOSANNA FAMILY! – We will be serving delicious Korean rice cakes as desserts to the entire Bethany-Hosanna family. Enjoy and serve one another!

 
*2025 “LIFT UP YOUR EYES” (John 4:35) HOSANNA FALL RETREAT, 10/10-12 (Fri-Sun)! – "Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest." (JOHN 4:35). Through this blessed retreat on Columbus Day weekend, we hope to be encouraged to lift up our eyes and keep looking to Christ in all things, enduring faithfully in serving His great harvest that is ready right now! *Retreat will take place from Friday evening to Saturday evening at an Airbnb Ranch-style home in McKinney, and conclude at our church facility in Ezra Chapel on Sunday morning at 10:30am Sunday morning worship. Attendees are welcomed to stay at the Airbnb Friday evening until Sunday morning, or come-and-go as needed. *Keep these dates free and let’s not give up gathering together, all the more as the day of the Lord approaches!

• Date: 10/10 (Fri) to 10/12 (Sun)
• Retreat Fee: $60 per adult/$20 per child; $30 per staff member/$10 per child of staff member
• Register online here by 9/21/2025!
• Location: Ranch-style home at 8786 County Road 167 McKinney, TX 75071, McKinney, Texas (Airbnb, see pictures here), 16+ guests, 6 bedrooms, 13 beds, 4 baths) from Friday evening (10/10) to Saturday evening (10/11) – welcomed to stay until Sunday morning (10/12); Retreat concluding at our regular Sunday morning 10:30am worship service at the church facility (Ezra Chapel, 4020 Marchant Blvd)
• Theme: “Lift Up Your Eyes” (John 4:35)
• Guest Preacher: Rev. Brian Hsieh, Associate Pastor, English Ministry of Collin County Chinese Fellowship Church, Plano, TX. Rev. Brian Hsieh grew up in the Tampa Bay area in Florida. During his studies at the University of Florida, he had the opportunity to serve on campus, and help in the youth and children ministries at a local church. It was during this time that the Lord gave him a passion for full-time ministry, and upon graduating, he moved to Dallas to attend seminary at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he received the Master of Theology degree in 2011. From 2010-2020, Pastor Brian served as youth and then English Pastor at Plano Chinese Alliance Church. He joined the staff at Collin County Chinese Fellowship Church in 2022. Brian is married to Nelly, and together they have a daughter, Emery. Their hope and heart in serving in the Chinese church is that while language and culture may be the common ground that initially brings us together, it would be superseded by our new identity in Christ as believers. *Let us remember Pastor Brian in our prayers and be ready to receive God’s Word through him.

 
*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, and other illnesses
• PRAISES TO GOD FOR ANSWERED HEALINGS: Director Rachel & Joseph’s healing from food poisoning; Shepherd Nara Jeng’s mother’s leg bones that have healed significantly 
• FOR THE CHILDREN: All our Hosanna children to grow in health, stature, wisdom, and the favor of the Lord
• 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 pastoral ordination to advance well in God’s grace and help
• FOR FUTURE MINISTRY TEAMS & SERVANTS: Formation of our Hosanna Intercessory Prayer (HIP) Team; 2025-’26 Candidates for Ordained Office (Deacons & Elders); *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 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, and safe return from travels
• 2nd Anniversary Worship Service and special guest preacher Rev. Mark Story
• 2025 “Lift Up Your Eyes” Hosanna Fall Retreat and special guest preacher Rev. Brian Hsieh
• October/November Baptism candidates: Jason Ventura (adult believer’s baptism); Elena Ventura (covenant child baptism)
• FOR OUR COUNTRY & THE WORLD: For the Lord’s peace to reign amidst the violence of this past week in Utah and Charlotte; for the families impacted by 9/11 as they grieve and remember; for those suffering from wars and hunger, especially the little children and infants; for persecuted Christians & missionaries across the globe

 
*TODAY: SUNDAY (9/14) –

• *Statements from Passing Candidates for Ordained Office: Elder Patrick Liu (re-installation); Nara Im Jeng (Elder); Jonathan Jeng (Deacon); Juhae Park (Deacon)
• *12:00pm after-service BREAKOUT DISCUSSION GROUPS at Gymnasium Cafeteria 

• *12:00pm FREE LUNCH: Korean Curry Rice at Gymnasium Cafeteria. Enjoy!
• *12:40pm, Kitchen Dishwashing Ministry. See Elder Heather to volunteer.
• *1:15pm, Staff gathering at Corner Conference Room

 
*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –

• 9/20 (Sat) 4:30pm-7:30pm, JAMES life group. Continuing studies in “Family Relationships.” Join us!
• 9/21 (Sun) 2nd Anniversary Worship & Ordination/Installation of Officers
  • GUEST PREACHER – Rev. Mark Story, Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas
  • ANNIVERSARY GIFTS for the whole family – bookmarks & pens
  • DESSERT MINISTRY – Korean Rice Cakes. Enjoy!
• 9/27 (Sun) BLOOD DRIVE at church, 9am to 2pm

 
*TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) Creator to Shout to the Lord chorus; (2) I Will Wait for You; (3) Where I’m Standing Now

*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!
“Do Not Refuse the One that the Lord Sends to You” (ACTS 7:30-43).
 
(1.) [v.30-34] Deacon Stephen continues his sermon by putting the focus back on Moses, refuting the charge that he had been speaking against Moses or trying to change the customs of God’s law that Moses had delivered to them. Deacon Stephen’s exodus narrative reveals who the real rejectors of Moses were, for Moses was first rejected by their spiritual forefathers (the Israelites), whom they claimed to be aligned with. Likewise, by rejecting Moses, they were rejecting the greater prophet over Moses – Jesus Christ. How did God appear to Moses (v.30-33)? Out of seeing the affliction of His people, what did God promise to do (v.34)? How have you lost the sense of God’s holiness, keeping your sandals on instead of taking them off? Does Christ see all your afflictions? If God is the ultimate Deliverer of Egypt, why does He want to send you to your Egypt?
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(2.) [v.35-38] How was Moses mocked yet magnificently used by God (v.35-36)? How did Moses keep away from glorifying himself, pointing to a greater reality of a perfect Prophet and Deliverer (v.37)? What did Moses receive on Mount Sinai that showed the perfect holiness of God (v.38)? How is God magnificently doing His work through you despite the wilderness seasons? How is God raising up your life to point to the glory of His Son’s life? How has the holiness of God’s Word come alive to you, like the living oracles given to Moses?
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(3.) [v.39-43] Instead of obeying Moses, what did the forefathers do (v.39-41)? How did God respond to this refusal of the one He had sent (v.42-43)? When refusing to obey Christ, what “Egypt” do you turn to? Do you fear the judgment and discipline of refusing Christ?
 
 
[Korean translation] “주님께서 보내는 사람을 거절하지 말으리라” (사도행전 7:30-43)
 
(1.) [30-34절] 스데반 집사는 모세에게 다시 초점을 맞추며 설교를 이어갑니다. 모세가 모세를 거스르거나 모세가 그들에게 전한 하나님의 율법의 관습을 바꾸려 했다는 비난을 반박합니다. 스데반 집사의 출애굽 이야기는 모세를 진정으로 거부한 자들이 누구인지 보여줍니다. 모세는 먼저 그들의 영적 조상(이스라엘 백성)에게 거부당했고, 그들은 이스라엘 백성과 동조한다고 주장했습니다. 마찬가지로, 그들은 모세를 거부함으로써 모세보다 더 위대한 선지자, 예수 그리스도를 거부했습니다. 하나님은 모세에게 어떻게 나타나셨습니까(30-33절)? 하나님은 백성의 고통을 보시고 무엇을 하겠다고 약속하셨습니까(34절)? 당신은 어떻게 신발을 벗지 않고 계속 신음하며 하나님의 거룩하심을 잃어버렸습니까? 그리스도께서 당신의 모든 고통을 보고 계십니까? 하나님이 이집트의 궁극적인 구원자라면, 왜 당신을 이집트로 보내려 하십니까?
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(2.) [35-38절] 모세는 어떻게 조롱을 받았지만 하나님께는 얼마나 훌륭하게 쓰임받았습니까(35-36절)? 모세는 어떻게 자신을 영화롭게 하지 않고, 완전한 선지자이자 구원자이신 더 큰 실재를 가리켰습니까(37절)? 모세는 시내산에서 하나님의 완전한 거룩하심을 보여주는 무엇을 받았습니까(38절)? 하나님께서는 광야의 계절에도 불구하고 당신을 통해 어떻게 훌륭하게 당신의 사역을 행하고 계십니까? 하나님께서는 당신의 삶을 어떻게 일으켜 당신의 아들의 삶의 영광을 가리키고 계십니까? 하나님 말씀의 거룩함이 모세에게 주어진 살아있는 말씀처럼 당신에게 어떻게 살아났습니까?
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(3.) [39-43절] 모세에게 순종하는 대신, 조상들은 어떻게 했습니까(39-41절)? 하나님께서는 자신이 보내신 자를 거부하셨을 때 어떻게 반응하셨습니까(42-43절)? 당신은 그리스도께 순종하기를 거부할 때 어떤 "애굽"에 의지합니까? 그리스도를 거부하는 심판과 징계가 두렵습니까?
 
*UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –

• 9/19-20 (Fri-Sat) TEXAS PRESBYTERY GATHERING (First Presbyterian Church, Amarillo)
• 9/20 (Sat) JAMES life group
• *9/21 (Sun) 2nd ANNIVERSARY, OFFICER ORDINATION CELEBRATION (Guest Preacher: Rev. Mark Story, Highland Park Presbyterian Church) & DESSERTS MINISTRY
• 9/27 (Sat) AGAPE life group
• 9/28 (Sun) *NEW ORDAINED OFFICERS (Elders+Deacons) 1st GATHERING & BLOOD DRIVE
• *OCTOBER tba: PREP & SERVE Bethany+Hosanna Lunch & Desserts
• 10/5 (Sun) DESSERTS ministry
• *10/10-12 (Fri-Sun) HOSANNA FALL RETREAT (Columbus Day Holiday Weekend) at 8786 County Road 167 McKinney, TX 75071 (Guest Preacher: Rev. Brian Hsieh)
• 10/18 (Sat) JAMES life group
• 10/19 (Sun) NEW OFFICER TRAINING
• 10/26 (Sun) NEW OFFICER TRAINING
• *NOVEMBER: Tables/Chairs monthly setup/cleanup
• 11/1 (Sat) JAMES life group
• 11/2 (Sun) DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS (turn clock one hour back)
• 11/15 (Sat) JAMES life group
• 11/23 (Sun) THANKSGIVING WORSHIP – COMMUNION
• 11/29 (Sat) THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
• 12/20 (Sat) CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP & GIFT-EXCHANGE
• 12/21 (Sun) CHRISTMAS WORSHIP – COMMUNION

 
 
*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) –

• [09/18] Tyler Lee
• [09/25] Hannah Lee – *COLLEGE
• [09/25] James Han
• [09/28] Hannah Kim – *COLLEGE
• [10/04] Daniel An – *COLLEGE
• [10/07] Deacon Chong Choe
• [10/18] Irene Park – *CHILDREN
• [10/26] Stacy Hong
• [11/8] Eric Sung
• [11/13] Joseph Ko – *COLLEGE
• [11/13] Hanna Park
• [11/14] Emma Jeng – *CHILDREN
• [12/5] Winnie Kim
• [12/13] Aiden Song
• [12/15] Kate Choe
• [12/15] Minister Samantha Chao
• [12/16] Jason Ventura