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*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. *TODAY – FAREWELL TO BETHANY KOREAN PASTOR ISAIAH & MINISTER SUNNY AHN & FAMILY – Today is the last Sunday for our Bethany Korean Pastor Isaiah Lee, who served our elderly and directed the Korean choir, as well as his wife Minister Sunny Ahn, who served the children’s ministry & Korean toddlers ministry. They will be moving to Seattle’s Hyungjae Church (Korean Community Church of Seattle) in Washington, as the new Pastor for Korean young adults and choir. Let us congratulate them and bless them on their way! *NOTICE: NEXT SUNDAY (9/7) after-service CONGREGATIONAL MEETING FOR ELECTION! – After much prayer, praise be to God for selecting and calling His servants! The Session gives thanks to the Lord for all the nominees who have devoted time to pray, fast, and discern their nomination. All candidates are nominees who have prayerfully accepted their nomination, as well as been examined by Session for their qualifications for ordained office according to our bylaws, ECO’s Essential Tenets, and biblical standards. *Having approved and passed all the nominees into candidates, the Session now presents these updates and candidates to the congregation for your two-week prayer period prior to the electoral vote on 9/7 (Sunday), to cast your vote of “confidence” or “no-confidence” for each candidate after-service 11:40am-12:00pm in the Choir Room. We ask all covenant partners to take this covenant responsibility seriously and prayerfully, and make every effort to be present on 9/7 (Sunday) to courageously cast your vote. A 2/3rd-majority is the passing threshold for these sacred offices. The 2025-’26 Officer Status Updates & Candidates are as follows:
*2025-’26 OFFICER PROFILES – Get to know our 2025-’26 candidates for ordained office, as well as those renewing their covenant terms – hosannapc.org/officer-profiles. *They are also on the wallboard in the foyer outside the Chapel. Pray for these precious candidates and officers of the Lord’s Church! *EARLY ONLINE VOTING FOR ABSENTEES STARTS TODAY (8/31 until 9/5)! – Your vote means so much to us! This is why the Session wants to make a way for those who are unable to attend the Congregational Election on 9/7 to vote online. *Online voting is only for those absentees who are unable to make it in-person on 9/7. Absentee online voting must be done EARLY between these dates: 8/31 (Sunday) to 9/5 (Friday) at the following secure webpage – hosannapc.org/vote-online. All ballots of online voters will remain strictly in confidentiality and anonymity. *After submission, a verification email will be sent to the online voter that their ballot was submitted correctly and received well, and will be part of the total vote count with the in-person ballots. We pray all our online voters can join in this historic vote as Hosanna turns the page into its 3rd year and chapter! *2nd ANNIVERSARY WORSHIP SERVICE (9/21 [Sun]) SPECIAL GUEST PREACHER – Rev. Mark Story, Assistant Pastor, 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. *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 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. *Special Guest Preacher TBA. *See the Deacons for more details and to register for the retreat! Let’s not give up gathering together, all the more as the day of the Lord approaches!
*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.
*TODAY: SUNDAY (8/31) –
*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –
*TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) Saving One; (2) I Will Wait for You; (3) Christ Be All Around Me *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! “Learn from Joseph, for God was with Him” (ACTS 7:9-16). (1.) [v.9-10] What did the jealous brothers of Joseph do to him (v.9)? Even when Joseph was imprisoned in Egypt, who was with Joseph, just like what had happened to Abraham in Mesopotamia (v.9; see prior v.2)? How did God turn everything around for Joseph (v.10)? Why was Deacon Stephen preaching about Joseph in view of what has been happening to him, the apostles, as well as what had happened to the Lord Jesus Christ at His betrayal? Like God did for Joseph, how is God with me right now in my “Egypt”? Like He did for Joseph, how has Christ rescued me, given me favor and wisdom, and one day make me His co-heir reigning with Him as His servant over all His household? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [v.11-13] What did God do to show Joseph’s brothers the consequences for their sins in having sold their own brother out of their jealousy (v.11)? Even through His judgment, how was God preparing Joseph’s brothers in their travels to reconcile with Joseph (v.12)? Since his own brothers do not recognize him, what does Joseph do on their second visit (v.13)? How is God showing me the consequences for my sins to lead me into a humble confession of my sins? Even through judgment for sin, how is God preparing me to be reconciled to Him and to one another? Do I recognize who I sin against? Is it not just someone, but the Holy One of all? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [v.14-16] When Joseph forgave his brothers, what did he do that showed his desire for a complete reconciliation with his entire family (v.14)? Because of this family reunion and reconciliation under Joseph’s rulership, how did God grant Jacob a blessed life, including his final burial location (v.15-16)? How is Christ calling me not only to forgive, but also to restore and reconcile a broken relationship, if the power to do so depends on me? Because of my initiative in Christ to forgive, reunite and reconcile broken relationships, what kind of blessing awaits me? [Korean translation] “요셉에게서 배우라 하나님이 그와 함께 계셨느니라” (사도행전 7:9-16) (1.) [9-10절] 질투심 많은 요셉의 형들은 그에게 무슨 짓을 했습니까(9절)? 요셉이 애굽에 갇혀 있을 때에도, 메소포타미아에서 아브라함에게 일어났던 일처럼 요셉과 함께 있던 사람은 누구였습니까(9절, 앞의 2절 참조)? 하나님께서는 어떻게 요셉을 위해 모든 것을 바꾸어 놓으셨습니까(10절)? 스데반 집사는 요셉과 사도들에게 일어난 일, 그리고 주 예수 그리스도께서 배신당하셨을 때 일어났던 일을 고려하면서 왜 요셉에 대해 설교했습니까? 하나님께서 요셉에게 하신 것처럼, 하나님께서 지금 이 "애굽"에서 저와 함께하고 계십니까? 요셉에게 하신 것처럼, 그리스도께서는 어떻게 저를 구원하시고, 은총과 지혜를 주시고, 언젠가 저를 그분의 공동 상속자로 삼아 그분의 온 집안을 다스리는 종으로 다스리게 하셨습니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [11-13절] 하나님께서는 요셉의 형들에게 질투심에 사로잡혀 자기 동생을 팔아버린 죄의 결과를 보여주시기 위해 무엇을 하셨습니까(11절)? 심판을 통해서도, 하나님께서는 요셉의 형들이 요셉과 화해하도록 그들의 여정에서 어떻게 준비시키셨습니까(12절)? 형들이 요셉을 알아보지 못하자, 요셉은 두 번째 방문에서 어떻게 했습니까(13절)? 하나님께서는 어떻게 제 죄의 결과를 보여주셔서 겸손하게 죄를 고백하게 하셨습니까? 죄에 대한 심판을 통해서도, 하나님께서는 어떻게 제가 그분과 화해하고 서로 화해하도록 준비시키셨습니까? 저는 제가 누구에게 죄를 지었는지 알고 있습니까? 단지 누군가에게만 죄를 지은 것이 아니라, 만유의 거룩하신 분에게 죄를 지은 것입니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [14-16절] 요셉이 형제들을 용서했을 때, 온 가족과의 완전한 화해를 바라는 그의 간절한 마음을 어떻게 나타냈습니까(14절)? 요셉의 통치 아래 이루어진 이러한 가족 재결합과 화해로 인해, 하나님께서는 야곱에게 어떻게 그의 마지막 장례 장소를 포함하여 축복받은 삶을 허락하셨습니까(15-16절)? 그리스도께서는 어떻게 나에게 용서할 뿐만 아니라, 만약 그렇게 할 능력이 나에게 달려 있다면, 깨진 관계를 회복하고 화해하도록 부르시는 것입니까? 그리스도 안에서 깨진 관계를 용서하고, 재결합하고, 화해시키려는 나의 주도성으로 인해, 나에게는 어떤 축복이 기다리고 있습니까? *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on the 2025-’26 Candidates for Ordained Office of Elder and Deacon. Scripture: And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. (ACTS 14:23) For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. (TITUS 1:7-9) As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered to them for observance the decisions that had been reached by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem. (ACTS 16:4) Prayer (by Pastor Chester): Heavenly Father, we lift up to You the 2025-’26 candidates for your ordained offices of Deacon and Elder in Your beloved Church. We thank You, Holy Spirit, for guiding us through the season of nominations, putting forth the names of those whom You have called to Your precious harvest. We thank You for candidates Patrick Liu, Nara Jeng, Juhae Park, Jonathan Jeng, and the covenant term renewals of Deacons Chong Choe, Gloria Gee, and Waywah Gee, as well as the legacy of faithful office and service that Elder Heather leaves before us all. Father God, as we pray over the candidate profiles and prepare for the election next Sunday, help us to obey Your holy Spirit. As in the days of the New Testament Church, we appoint elders and deacons with prayer and fasting, committing them to You, Lord, in whom they have believed. For our future Session and Elders, we ask they continue to hold the biblical standard as Your steward, be above reproach, not arrogant or quick-tempered, nor a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain. But rather, but all our officers be hospitable, lovers of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. May they hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that they might be able to give instruction in sound doctrine to the congregation, as well as rebuke those who contradict it. We pray for the congregation to respect and observe the decisions of our Elders especially, and esteem them highly in love, so that Your Church might be put into godly order to grow in grace and peace, through our chief Elder and Overseer of our souls, Jesus Christ our Master we pray, Amen & amen.
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*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. *NOTICE: CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE & ELECTORAL MEETING (9/7) & 2025-’26 OFFICER STATUS UPDATES & CANDIDATES! – After much prayer, praise be to God for selecting and calling His servants! The Session gives thanks to the Lord for all the nominees who have devoted time to pray, fast, and discern their nomination. All candidates are nominees who have prayerfully accepted their nomination, as well as been examined by Session for their qualifications for ordained office according to our bylaws, ECO’s Essential Tenets, and biblical standards. *Having approved and passed all the nominees into candidates, the Session now presents these updates and candidates to the congregation for your two-week prayer period prior to the electoral vote on 9/7 (Sunday), to cast your vote of “confidence” or “no-confidence” for each candidate after-service 11:40am-12:00pm in the Choir Room. We ask all covenant partners to take this covenant responsibility seriously and prayerfully, and make every effort to be present on 9/7 (Sunday) to courageously cast your vote. A 2/3rd-majority is the passing threshold for these sacred offices. The 2025-’26 Officer Status Updates & Candidates are as follows:
*2025-’26 OFFICER PROFILES – Get to know our 2025-’26 candidates for ordained office, as well as those renewing their covenant terms – hosannapc.org/officer-profiles. Some profiles are still pending completion – thank you for your understanding. *They are also on the wallboard in the foyer outside the Chapel. Pray for these precious candidates and officers of the Lord’s Church! *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 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. *Special Guest Preacher TBA. *See the Deacons for more details and to register for the retreat! Let’s not give up gathering together, all the more as the day of the Lord approaches!
*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.
*TODAY: SUNDAY (8/24) –
*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –
*TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) Your Grace is Enough; (2) 10,000 Reasons; (3) Before the Throne of God Above *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! “Be Sojourners for an Eternal Land” (ACTS 7:1-8). (1.) [v.1-3] At that time, the holy temple and promised land were the only places known for God’s presence appearing to His people. Yet, when and where did Deacon Stephen claim the God of glory appearing (v.2)? At that time, what did God command when He appeared (v.3)? Where has God’s glorious presence first appeared in my life, even before I ever realized it? How have I confined God’s appearing to my earthly “temple” and “land,” only realizing Him in a certain location, time, or circumstance? When I am in God’s glorious presence, what does He command me to do, just as He commanded to Abraham? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [v.4-5] How did Abraham initially disobey God’s command to leave his homeland and his relatives to the land the Lord would show him (v.4)? When God finally moved Abraham out to His promised land, what did He not give him, and why (v.5)? How am I initially disobeying the Lord’s command to leave all behind and follow His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ? How is God teaching me not to rely on outward evidences or proofs or conditions, but wholly trust in His ways for my life? How is God keeping me from making an idol out of His blessings and promises, such as a child for Abraham? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [v.6-8] What did God purpose His people to be in His promised land – permanent citizens or temporary sojourners for an eternal life (v.6)? What was the covenant sign from the Lord to mark out His people, that He would be their God and they belonged to Him as His people? How am I living like a permanent resident on earth with a temporary citizenship in heaven, instead of a temporary residency on earth with a permanent home in heaven? What signs and marks do I have that I belong to creation instead of to Christ? [Korean translation] “영원한 땅을 위하여 나그네 삶을 살아라” (사도행전 7:1-8) (1.) [1-3절] 당시 하나님께서 그의 백성에게 나타나신 곳은 거룩한 성전과 약속의 땅뿐이었습니다. 그런데 스데반 집사는 언제 어디에서 영광의 하나님이 나타나셨다고 주장했습니까(2절)? 그때 하나님께서 나타나셨을 때 무엇을 명령하셨습니까(3절)? 하나님의 영광스러운 임재가 내 삶에서 처음 나타난 곳은 어디입니까? 내가 깨닫기도 전에 말입니다. 나는 어떻게 하나님의 임재를 내 땅의 "성전"과 "땅"에만 국한시키고, 특정한 장소, 시간, 또는 상황에서만 그분을 인식했습니까? 내가 하나님의 영광스러운 임재 안에 있을 때, 아브라함에게 명령하셨던 것처럼 나에게 무엇을 하라고 명령하십니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [4-5절] 아브라함은 처음에 어떻게 고향과 친척들을 떠나 주님께서 보여주실 땅으로 가라는 하나님의 명령에 불순종했습니까(4절)? 하나님께서 마침내 아브라함을 약속의 땅으로 인도하셨을 때, 그에게 무엇을 주지 않으셨으며, 그 이유는 무엇입니까(5절)? 저는 처음에 모든 것을 버리고 그분의 독생자이신 주 예수 그리스도를 따르라는 주님의 명령에 어떻게 불순종하고 있습니까? 하나님께서는 어떻게 제게 외적인 증거나 조건들에 의지하지 않고 제 삶을 향한 그분의 길을 온전히 신뢰하도록 가르치고 있습니까? 하나님께서는 어떻게 제가 그분의 축복과 약속을 우상화하지 않도록, 예를 들어 아브라함에게 자녀를 주는 것과 같은 우상을 만들지 않도록 막고 계십니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [6-8절] 하나님께서는 당신의 백성이 약속의 땅에서 어떤 존재가 되기를 원하셨습니까? 영원한 시민이 되기를 원하셨습니까, 아니면 영원한 생명을 위한 임시 거주자가 되기를 원하셨습니까(6절)? 주님께서 당신의 백성을 구별하기 위해 세우신 언약의 표징은 무엇이었습니까? 그분이 그들의 하나님이 되시고 그들이 그분의 백성으로서 그분께 속한다는 것을 나타내기 위해 주님께서 세우신 언약의 표징은 무엇이었습니까? 나는 어떻게 이 땅에서 영원한 거주민으로 하늘에 영원한 집을 갖는 대신, 하늘에 임시 시민권을 가진 영원한 거주자처럼 살고 있습니까? 내가 그리스도께 속하지 않고 창조물에 속한다는 것을 나타내는 어떤 표징과 표징이 있습니까? *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on the 2025-’26 Candidates for Ordained Office of Elder and Deacon. Scripture: Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. (1 TIMOTHY 4:14) For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. (2 CORINTHIANS 4:5) His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ (MATTHEW 25:21) Prayer (by Pastor Chester): Heavenly Father, we lift up to You the 2025-’26 candidates for your ordained offices of Deacon and Elder in Your beloved Church. We thank You, Holy Spirit, for guiding us through the season of nominations, putting forth the names of those whom You have called to Your precious harvest. We thank You for candidates Patrick Liu, Chong Choe, Nara Jeng, Juhae Park, Jonathan Jeng, and the covenant term renewals of Deacons Gloria Gee and Waywah Gee, as well as the legacy of faithful office and service that Elder Heather leaves before us all. Father God, as we pray over the candidate profiles, help us to obey Your holy Spirit. For all the candidates and officers alike, help them not neglect the gift You have given to when the council of elders laid holy hands of prayer upon them. For all You will ordain, may they never proclaim themselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with them as Your servants for Jesus’ sake. Until that last day when we all, as faithful diakonos – deacons of the Lord, will be before You, may we hear the words of our Master, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your Master.” Ordained and unordained alike, as we all serve together as servants of Master Jesus, may that joy be ours. May we all enter into this eternal joy of heaven, through the Ordainer and Caller of all His servants, Jesus Christ our Master we pray, Amen & amen. *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. *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.
*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 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. *Special Guest Preacher TBA. *See the Deacons for more details and to register for the retreat! Let’s not give up gathering together, all the more as the day of the Lord approaches!
*TODAY: SUNDAY (8/17) –
*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –
*TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) How Great Thou Art; (2) Here I Am to Worship; (3) Nothing But the Blood of Jesus *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! “Gaze into the Face of Deacon Stephen, the Face of An Angel” (ACTS 6:8-15). (1.) [v.8-10] What was Deacon Stephen full of, and what did it cause him to do among the people (v.8)? When some prideful debaters of that day rose to dispute the gospel with Stephen, what could they not do (v.10)? Recalling who Deacon Stephen was and how he was chosen to serve the complaints of God’s people, how does my character in serving Christ influence the fullness of His grace and power in me, or the emptiness of His grace and power in me? When the gospel is debated and disputed today, how does the Spirit help me to speak with such irresistible wisdom that no one can argue with it? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [v.11-14] Because the debaters could not win against Deacon Stephen, what tactic did they turn to (v.11-13)? What were they accusing Deacon Stephen of saying (v.14)? If I am truly filled with Christ’s grace and power and living as His wise diakonos (servant), should I be accepted in the world or opposed by the world? How is the holy Spirit giving me wisdom to speak truthfully, lovingly, and courageously to those who debate and dispute the gospel of Jesus Christ? Am I on the side of a debater against the gospel or a defender of the gospel? Like the debaters, how has one sin funneled down to committing many more sins in my life (bribery, lies, false witnesses)? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [v.15] Why were they all gazing at the face of Deacon Stephen? In times of crisis, hardship, misunderstanding, etc. how does the holy Spirit make our face reflect the perfect peace, glory, and fearless trust in Christ alone? [Korean translation] “스데반 집사의 얼굴을 주목하라, 천사의 얼굴과 같다” (사도행전 6:8-15) (1.) [8-10절] 스데반 집사는 무엇으로 가득했으며, 그로 인해 백성 가운데서 무엇을 했습니까(8절)? 그 당시 교만한 논쟁자들이 일어나 스데반과 복음을 논쟁했을 때, 그들은 무엇을 할 수 없었습니까(10절)? 스데반 집사가 누구였고 어떻게 하나님 백성의 불평을 들어주기 위해 선택되었는지 생각해 볼 때, 그리스도를 섬기는 나의 성품은 내 안에 있는 그분의 은혜와 능력의 충만함에 어떤 영향을 미치는가, 아니면 내 안에 있는 그분의 은혜와 능력의 공허함에 어떤 영향을 미치는가? 오늘날 복음이 논쟁되고 논쟁될 때, 성령께서는 어떻게 아무도 반박할 수 없을 만큼 놀라운 지혜로 말하도록 나를 도우시는가? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [11-14절] 논쟁하는 자들이 스데반 집사를 이기지 못하자, 그들은 어떤 전략을 썼습니까(11-13절)? 그들은 스데반 집사가 무슨 말을 했다고 비난했습니까(14절)? 내가 참으로 그리스도의 은혜와 능력으로 충만하여 그분의 지혜로운 종(diakonos)으로 산다면, 세상에서 받아들여져야 할까요, 아니면 세상의 반대를 받아야 할까요? 성령께서는 예수 그리스도의 복음을 놓고 논쟁하고 다투는 자들에게 진실하고 사랑으로, 그리고 용감하게 말할 수 있는 지혜를 어떻게 주시는 것입니까? 나는 복음에 반대하는 논쟁자 편에 서 있습니까, 아니면 복음을 옹호하는 편에 서 있습니까? 논쟁하는 자들처럼, 어떻게 한 가지 죄가 내 삶에서 더 많은 죄(뇌물, 거짓말, 거짓 증인)를 짓도록 유도했습니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [15절] 왜 그들은 모두 스데반 집사의 얼굴을 바라보았습니까? 위기, 고난, 오해 등의 시기에 성령께서는 어떻게 우리의 얼굴에 완전한 평화와 영광, 그리고 오직 그리스도 안에서의 두려움 없는 신뢰를 나타내게 하십니까? *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on the 2025-’26 Candidates for Ordained Office of Elder and Deacon. Scripture: This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— (TITUS 1:5) Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. (1 TIMOTHY 3:8-9) Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (PHILIPPIANS 2:5-8) Prayer (by Pastor Chester): Heavenly Father, we lift up to You the 2025-’26 candidates for your ordained offices of Deacon and Elder in Your beloved Church. We thank You, Holy Spirit, for guiding us through the season of nominations, putting forth the names of those whom You have called to Your precious harvest. Holy Spirit, continue to help us submit to You and obey Your leading and filling throughout this process. Be with the candidates and fill them with the fullness of Your Spirit, faith, wisdom, and humility as they prepare to take office. We know the reason why You have left us here in Carrollton and this particular body of Christ, so that we might put what remains in order for Your Church, and appoint elders as You directed us. Likewise, may all Your Deacons grow to be above-reproach, dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to substances that will harm Your testimony and witness, not greedy for dishonest gain. May all Your servants hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. Above all, may we all have this mind among ourselves, which also was in Your only Son Jesus Christ. Just as He was true God yet did not consider His divine equality as a privilege to be used, may all our ordained officers never find their worth in their position or privileges to be grasped, but may they empty themselves to take the form of Your servant, humbling themselves to obedience as the Lord Jesus did, even obedient to death on a cross. We entrust these officers to You for another year of Your mighty hand on the move to do great things here at Hosanna, through King Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen & amen. *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! *TODAY: 8/10 (Sun) BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLESSING FOR CHILDREN & STUDENTS! There will be special gifts and a time to bless all the children, youth, and college going back to school, before dismissal time during worship. Parents, make sure to begin worship together with all your children and students this Sunday! Pray for these students as they continue to advance their educational journey with the Lord!
*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. *OFFICER NOMINEE INVITATION DUE TODAY, 8/10 (Sun)! – If you have been informed that you are a nominee to an office and received an invitation to be placed on the electoral ballot, make sure to prayerfully give your answer in either accepting or declining the invitation by TODAY via email ([email protected]) or directly in-person to any of the Elders. *TODAY (Sun) BAPTISM ORIENTATION, 1:00pm at Corner Conference Room - All who are interested in baptism (as adults) or baptism for their children are welcomed for a brief orientation today. *PRAYER FOR 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 in the north Dallas area, 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. *Special Guest Preacher TBA. *See the Deacons for more details and to register for the retreat! Let’s not give up gathering together, all the more as the day of the Lord approaches! *PRAYER FOR MINISTER 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. *PRAYER FOR THE ILL AND SICK – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up… Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” (JAMES 5:14-15; 3 JOHN 1:2). Scripture commands us to hold in prayer especially those who are ill and sick amongst us. *If you find yourself ill/sick or a family member or church family member, we encourage you to inform any of the Elders, Deacons, or Lay Servants so that we can lift one another up prayerfully as a healing and praying church! *From common allergies/colds to prolonged illnesses, may the healing touch of Jesus Christ reach us all so that He will receive the glory in healing us all! *Remember these precious souls and caregiving souls in our church family:
*HOSANNA INTERCESSORY PRAYER (HIP) TEAM! – Do you have a passion for prayer, collecting confidential and public prayer requests, and interceding prayerfully for one another and the mission of Hosanna Church? We are excited to create our first-ever HIP (Hosanna Intercessory Prayer) team – a group of prayer warriors who collect & organize prayer requests, are a constant stream of prayer before Father God, and meet occasionally to pray for the church. See Elder Patrick to join this vital ministry of Hosanna!  *TODAY: SUNDAY (8/10) –
*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –
*TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) Build Your Kingdom Here; (2) Consuming Fire/Fall Afresh; (3) Holy Spirit Have Your Way *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! “Deacons: Servers of the Lord’s Table” (ACTS 6:1-7). (1.) [v.1-2] When the disciples of Christ were increasing in number in those days, what arose to become such a problem that it reached the ears of the twelve apostles and made them consider giving up preaching the word of God (v.1-2)? In what ways have I raised complaints without serving to solve them? In what ways have my complaints hindered the ministry of prayer and preaching the Word of God? How can I move to solve complaints and grumblings arising in the church, rather than become part of them? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [v.3-6] How did the apostles go about fixing the problem of oversight in the daily distribution to the widows (v.3-4)? What were the qualities they looked for in choosing the seven table-servers (v.3-5)? How did they dedicate them to this ministry (v.6)? What defines and qualifies a true servant (deacon) of God? Is God primarily looking for ways I can serve Him with my talented services, or who I am before Him in my Christlike character? In what ways can I focus on my character more than my complaints, charisma in giftings, or what I can or cannot contribute in serving the Lord? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [v.7] What happened when the complaints were served and the apostles were able to fully devote themselves to the ministry of prayer and teaching the Word (v.7)? How can I help my spiritual leaders put their primary focus on the ministry of praying and teaching the Word of God to me and to others? [Korean translation] “집사: 주님의 성찬을 섬기는 자들” (사도행전 6:1-7) (1.) [1-2절] 그 당시 그리스도의 제자들이 점점 더 많아지자, 열두 사도의 귀에까지 들려 하나님의 말씀을 전하기를 포기하게 만들 정도로 심각한 문제가 무엇이었습니까(1-2절)? 나는 어떤 면에서 불평을 제기했지만, 그것을 해결하는 데 도움이 되지 않았습니까? 나의 불평이 어떤 면에서 기도와 하나님 말씀 전파 사역을 방해했습니까? 교회 안에서 일어나는 불평과 원망에 휘말리기보다는, 어떻게 그것을 해결하기 위해 움직일 수 있습니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [3-6절] 사도들은 과부들에게 매일 나누어 주는 일에서 감독 문제를 어떻게 해결했습니까(3-4절)? 일곱 명의 시중드는 사람을 선택할 때 어떤 자질을 고려했습니까(3-5절)? 그들을 이 사역에 어떻게 헌신시켰습니까(6절)? 하나님의 참된 종(집사)을 정의하고 자격을 갖추는 것은 무엇입니까? 하나님께서는 내가 재능 있는 봉사로 그분을 섬길 수 있는 방법을 주로 찾으십니까, 아니면 그리스도와 같은 성품으로 그분 앞에서 어떤 사람인지를 주로 찾으십니까? 나는 어떻게 불평이나 은사의 카리스마, 또는 주님을 섬기는 데 기여할 수 있는 것과 할 수 없는 것보다 내 성품에 더 집중할 수 있습니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [7절] 사도들의 불평이 해결되고 사도들이 기도와 말씀 가르치는 사역에 온전히 헌신할 수 있게 되었을 때 어떤 일이 일어났습니까(7절)? 영적 지도자들이 나와 다른 사람들에게 기도와 말씀 가르치는 사역에 주된 초점을 맞추도록 어떻게 도울 수 있습니까? *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on the 2025-’26 School Year for Children, Youth, College & Postgraduates Scripture: I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. (PSALM 119:15-16) This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (JOSHUA 1:8) For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel. (EZRA 7:10)  *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. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY to our Deacon Gloria Gee! – Praise be to God for His faithful servant, Deacon Gloria Gee! A devoted wife, a loving mother, a sacrificial Deacon of the Lord, we thank you for showing us more of the face of Jesus Christ through your godly character, grace, generosity, and overflowing love in the Lord. May God bless and increase His image through the Gee’s! *THANK YOU FOR ALL THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025-‘2 CLASS OF ORDAINED OFFICERS! – Sincerest thanks to all those who prayerfully nominated potential candidates to office. Your nomination should have been verified with an email from [email protected]. If you did no receive a verification email, this means your nomination was not submitted properly and the Session is unaware of it. If this is the case, email [email protected] re-informing of your nominee, or reach out to any of the Elders about it. Thank you! *PRAYER FOR MINISTER 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. *SAFE RETURN FROM PASTORAL BREAK – Pastor and family have returned safely to Dallas after a brief break, reflection, and restoration period in the Houston area. They are thankful to the Lord and to the Hosanna congregation for the gracious break time. *PRAYER FOR THE ILL AND SICK – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up… Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” (JAMES 5:14-15; 3 JOHN 1:2). Scripture commands us to hold in prayer especially those who are ill and sick amongst us. *If you find yourself ill/sick or a family member or church family member, we encourage you to inform any of the Elders, Deacons, or Lay Servants so that we can lift one another up prayerfully as a healing and praying church! *From common allergies/colds to prolonged illnesses, may the healing touch of Jesus Christ reach us all so that He will receive the glory in healing us all! *Remember these precious souls and caregiving souls in our church family:
*HOSANNA INTERCESSORY PRAYER (HIP) TEAM! – Do you have a passion for prayer, collecting confidential and public prayer requests, and interceding prayerfully for one another and the mission of Hosanna Church? We are excited to create our first-ever HIP (Hosanna Intercessory Prayer) team – a group of prayer warriors who collect & organize prayer requests, are a constant stream of prayer before Father God, and meet occasionally to pray for the church. See Elder Patrick to join this vital ministry of Hosanna! *TODAY: SUNDAY (8/3) –
*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –
*TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) Whom Shall I Fear; (2) His Name is Jesus; (3) 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! “Rejoice that You are Counted Worthy to Suffer Dishonor for His Name” (ACTS 5:34-42). (1.) [v.34-37] How did Gamaliel – a respected teacher of the law and spiritual leader of that day – stand up against the rage and desire to kill the apostles by the temple leaders, and what example did he give for the temple leaders to consider? How has the holy Spirit stood up against my moments of rage or anger, and how has He brought calm and gentleness to bring me back to my senses? What are some examples in my own life that have brought damage, dispersion, and destruction due to uncontrolled rage and anger that was acted upon without a sound mind in Christ? How much more different is Jesus to me than Theudas or Judas the Galilean, both who came to be nothing? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [v.38-39] What was Gamaliel’s advice to the temple leaders in asking them to leave the apostles alone? How have I known a plan in my life has been the undertaking of my own invention or the movement of the plan of God? How have I been found opposing God instead of submitting to Him? How have I been found passive towards God instead of active on His mission? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [v.40-42] What did the temple leaders do before they released the apostles (v.40)? Yet, with what heart, mind, and action did the apostles leave their presence (v.41-42)? Even in dishonor and my suffering, how can I rejoice? [Korean translation] “그 이름을 위하여 능욕 받는 일에 합당한 자로 여기심을 기뻐하라”(사도행전 5:34-42) (1.) [34-37절] 당시 존경받는 율법 교사이자 영적 지도자였던 가말리엘은 성전 지도자들의 사도들을 죽이려는 분노와 욕망에 어떻게 맞섰으며, 성전 지도자들에게 어떤 본보기를 보였습니까? 성령께서는 제가 분노하거나 격노할 때 어떻게 맞서셨으며, 어떻게 저를 제정신으로 돌아오게 하기 위해 고요함과 온유함을 주셨습니까? 그리스도 안에서 건전한 정신 없이 행한 억제되지 않은 분노와 분노로 인해 제 삶에서 피해와 분열, 파괴를 가져온 사례는 무엇이었습니까? 예수님은 본래 아무것도 아니었던 드다나 갈릴리 사람 유다와 저에게 얼마나 더 다른 분이십니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [38-39절] 가말리엘이 성전 지도자들에게 사도들을 내버려 두라고 권고할 때 한 조언은 무엇이었습니까? 제 삶의 계획이 제가 스스로 만들어낸 것인지, 아니면 하나님의 계획의 움직임인지 어떻게 알 수 있었습니까? 제가 하나님께 복종하기보다는 대적하는 모습을 어떻게 발견했습니까? 제가 하나님의 사명에 적극적으로 참여하기보다는 하나님께 수동적인 모습을 어떻게 발견했습니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [40-42절] 성전 지도자들은 사도들을 풀어주기 전에 무엇을 했나요(40절)? 그런데 사도들은 어떤 마음과 생각과 행동으로 성전을 떠났나요(41-42절)? 불명예와 고통 속에서도 어떻게 기뻐할 수 있을까요? *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on the 2025-’26 Ordained Spiritual Leadership. Scripture: For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves. (LUKE 22:27) For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (GALATIANS 5:13) Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. (EPHESIANS 5:21) Prayer (by Pastor Chester): Heavenly Father, we lift up to You once again this sacred season of raising Your next ordained servants in to Your offices of Elder and Deacon for the 2025-’26 year of our Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Spirit, thank You for guiding all those who casted a nomination, prayed and fasted for a potential candidate to office. We acknowledge it was You, Holy Spirit, who gave notification of a name, of a face, of a memory and moment of Christ-exuding character and conduct inspiring to meet the above-reproach qualifications to these blessed offices of Your Church. Lord Jesus, we acknowledge You are the Master, Shepherd, and Head of this particular Church, and You will choose through us those You desire to advance Your Kingdom work through Your Church for this appointed time. We thank You in advance that You have already chosen and called and equipped these Elders and Deacons for this next season. As You declared, Lord Jesus, you came among us as the one who serves tables instead of reclines at one. May these next servants be great because they are last. May they not use their freedom and authority to serve as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another in humility, compassion, and gentleness. May we, as both lay and ordained servants like, learn to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ and flourish Your peace in all circumstances, for we are all one in You and for Your Cause. Through our Suffering Servant and Chief Shepherd, Overseer, and lead example of eldership and deaconship, Jesus Christ we pray, Amen & amen. *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. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY to our college brother Hogan Lee! – We praise God and thank God for you, and pray your studies at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth are advancing well in God’s grace. We pray all the Lee brothers (Scott, Yoojin, and Hogan) are well and miss you all very much in Christ! *TODAY – LAST DAY TO NOMINATE! – NOMINATIONS FOR NEXT 2025-’26 CLASS OF ORDAINED OFFICERS (future Elders & Deacons) – NOMINATE THROUGH WEBPAGE LINKS! – for Deacon and Elder (click the links for detailed information on definition, roles & responsibilities). Nominate online at the bottom of webpage Nomination Form. *You should receive a verification email that your nomination was received well.
*CONGRATULATIONS TO ELDER PATRICK AND THE LIU FAMILY! – Elder Patrick’s brother – Lawrence Liu – got married last week in the northern California area. Lawrence has visited Hosanna a few times already. Thanks be to God for His providence in bringing together a godly wife and godly husband to multiply and reflect His image more brightly and clearer into the world! May the Lord bless and increase the Liu’s! *TODAY – PASTORAL BREAK – The Session has encouraged, mandated, and ordered the Pastor to take the minimum 2-Sunday off break period. Pastor & family gladly submitted to the encouragement and are currently on break in the Houston area. They will miss today and return this Wednesday (7/30). Thank you to the congregation for the gracious break time. *TODAY – SPECIAL GUEST PREACHER – In view of our Pastor and family taking a pastoral break, the Session has invited again Minister Dr. Will Zhao – Pastor Chester’s ECO pastoral ordination mentee – to deliver the Word of God to us. Dr. Zhao currently serves as a resident church-planter at our sister-ECO Presbyterian congregation in the Dallas area, Highland Park Presbyterian Church and in their family of churches, one of which is the Highland Park Chinese Church, led by Rev. Ben Wang. Dr. Zhao has been with HPCC since 2015, and the congregation has grown to plant a new Chinese fellowship in Richardson, TX called the Solid Rock Fellowship, where Dr. Zhao also serves as its primary church-planter. Dr. Zhao was born and raised in China, where he studied and graduated with the Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from Peking University in Beijing. He came to the Dallas area to pursue the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he was radically moved to trust in Jesus Christ and came to a saving knowledge of God’s love through Christians on the SMU campus who offered their fellowship and shared the gospel with him. Through this radical transformation of faith and encounter with Jesus, Dr. Zhao immediately gave up his doctoral studies in engineering and enrolled in seminary at Criswell College, where his calling to pastoral ministry began to grow. He graduated with the Master of Divinity degree in 2016, and then went on to Dallas Theological Seminary, where he graduated in 2023 with the Ph.D. degree in Old Testament studies, majoring in the wisdom literature of the Hebrew Bible (especially the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, and Song of Songs). Currently, Dr. Zhao is a candidate for pastoral ordination in our ECO Presbyterian denomination for Ordained Minister/Reverend. *Thank you, Minister Zhao, for preaching to us the Word of God! Due to a Deacon training that Dr. Zhao needs to take part around noon, he will need to leave immediately after-service. *TEXAS PRESBYTERY-WIDE CALL FOR PRAYER FOR HILL COUNTRY FLOOD CRISIS! – We are continuing a spirit of fasting and prayer for the flood disaster as our Texas Presbytery leaders have called for us to do as ECO Presbyterian churches. *Continue this week to fast at least one meal and pray for all the grieving families, those who are still missing, the heroic first responders still searching, and all the churches who incurred great damage from this disaster. The Session will donate through the appropriate channels to help with relief efforts. *HOSANNA INTERCESSORY PRAYER (HIP) TEAM! – Do you have a passion for prayer, collecting confidential and public prayer requests, and interceding prayerfully for one another and the mission of Hosanna Church? We are excited to create our first-ever HIP (Hosanna Intercessory Prayer) team – a group of prayer warriors who collect & organize prayer requests, are a constant stream of prayer before Father God, and meet occasionally to pray for the church. See Elder Patrick to join this vital ministry of Hosanna!  *TODAY (7/27) –
*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –
*TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) Battle Belongs; (2) Our Father; (3) Same God *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 Praying Church” (LUKE 11:1-13). (1.) On what occasions do you pray the Lord's Prayer? How can the Lord's prayer help you to pray more? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) Are your prayers as audacious as the host in Jesus' parable (see Luke 11:5-8)? What have you learned from the parable? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) What have you learned about God through your prayer life? How can Hosanna pray even more courageously for the Kingdom? [Korean translation] “기도하는 교회”(누가복음 11:1-13) (1.) 주기도문은 어떤 경우에 드리시나요? 주기도문은 어떻게 기도를 더 많이 하는 데 도움이 될까요? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) 당신의 기도는 예수님의 비유(누가복음 11:5-8 참조)에 나오는 주인처럼 담대합니까? 이 비유에서 무엇을 배웠습니까? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) 기도 생활을 통해 하나님에 대해 무엇을 배웠나요? 어떻게 하면 하나님 나라를 위해 더욱 담대하게 호산나교회가 기도를 드릴 수 있을까요? *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on Minister Dr. Will Zhihui Zhao’s pastoral calling, ordination, and church-planting work with Highland Park Chinese Church and Solid Rock Fellowship in Richardson, Texas. Scripture: Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. (ACTS 20:28) Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. (1 PETER 5:2-3) And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. (ACTS 2:42) Prayer (by Pastor Chester): Heavenly Father, we again take a moment to lift-up to You the ongoing crisis of the Hill country flooding. Wipe away every tear from the hundreds of grieving families, bring Your comforting peace that surpasses understanding, and strengthen the first responders still working in the flood wreckage. Let every soul be found in You. Today, we lift-up to You Minister Will Zhao, whom You have brought to us again to deliver Your words. Thank You for calling him, saving him, and leading him to the joyful obedience of preparation and pastoring Your flock. Holy Spirit, You are raising Minister Zhao as Your overseer, to care for Your Church, which You obtained with Your own blood. May he shepherd the flock of the Chief Shepherd that is among him, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as You would have him. Not for shameful gain, but eagerly. Not domineering over those you will put under his charge, but being the example of Christ to the flock. Lord, may Solid Rock Fellowship and Highland Park Chinese congregation be continually devoted to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Through the gentle, compassionate, yet uncompromising shepherding work of Minister Zhao, may they flourish in Your Holy Spirit. From start to finish, guide Your servant through this ordination journey and anoint him to overflow with power from on high, filled with the Spirit, for the pastoral ministry now and all that You have planned ahead. Through the Chief Shepherd, Lead Servant and Suffering Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ’s name we pray, Amen & amen. *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. *FINAL WEEK REMAINING TO NOMINATE! UNTIL JULY 26th – NOMINATIONS FOR NEXT 2025-’26 CLASS OF ORDAINED OFFICERS (future Elders & Deacons) – NOMINATE THROUGH WEBPAGE LINKS! – for Deacon and Elder (click the links for detailed information on definition, roles & responsibilities). Nominate online at the bottom of webpage Nomination Form. *You should receive a verification email that your nomination was received well.
*NEXT SUNDAY (7/27) – The Session has encouraged, mandated, and ordered the Pastor to take the minimum 2-Sunday off break period. Pastor & family gladly submit to the encouragement and will take next Sunday as a break for a time to reflect and be restored to the Lord with family. Pastor and family will be in the Houston area. Thank you to the congregation for the gracious break time. *NEXT SUNDAY (7/27) SPECIAL GUEST PREACHER – In view of our Pastor and family taking a pastoral break, the Session has invited again Minister Dr. Will Zhao – Pastor Chester’s ECO pastoral ordination mentee – to deliver the Word of God to us. Dr. Zhao currently serves as a resident church-planter at our sister-ECO Presbyterian congregation in the Dallas area, Highland Park Presbyterian Church and in their family of churches, one of which is the Highland Park Chinese Church, led by Rev. Ben Wang. Dr. Zhao has been with HPCC since 2015, and the congregation has grown to plant a new Chinese fellowship in Richardson, TX called the Solid Rock Fellowship, where Dr. Zhao also serves as its primary church-planter. Dr. Zhao was born and raised in China, where he studied and graduated with the Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from Peking University in Beijing. He came to the Dallas area to pursue the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he was radically moved to trust in Jesus Christ and came to a saving knowledge of God’s love through Christians on the SMU campus who offered their fellowship and shared the gospel with him. Through this radical transformation of faith and encounter with Jesus, Dr. Zhao immediately gave up his doctoral studies in engineering and enrolled in seminary at Criswell College, where his calling to pastoral ministry began to grow. He graduated with the Master of Divinity degree in 2016, and then went on to Dallas Theological Seminary, where he graduated in 2023 with the Ph.D. degree in Old Testament studies, majoring in the wisdom literature of the Hebrew Bible (especially the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, and Song of Songs). Currently, Dr. Zhao is a candidate for pastoral ordination in our ECO Presbyterian denomination for Ordained Minister/Reverend. *TEXAS PRESBYTERY-WIDE CALL FOR PRAYER FOR HILL COUNTRY FLOOD CRISIS! – We are continuing a spirit of fasting and prayer for the flood disaster as our Texas Presbytery leaders have called for us to do as ECO Presbyterian churches. As of today, 134 are deceased (including many young children) and 101 persons still remain missing (including young children). *For the remainder of this week, fast at least one meal and pray for all the grieving families, those who are still missing, the heroic first responders still searching, and all the churches who incurred great damage from this disaster. The Session will donate through the appropriate channels to help with relief efforts. *HOSANNA INTERCESSORY PRAYER (HIP) TEAM! – Do you have a passion for prayer, collecting confidential and public prayer requests, and interceding prayerfully for one another and the mission of Hosanna Church? We are excited to create our first-ever HIP (Hosanna Intercessory Prayer) team – a group of prayer warriors who collect & organize prayer requests, are a constant stream of prayer before Father God, and meet occasionally to pray for the church. See Elder Patrick to join this vital ministry of Hosanna! *TODAY (7/20) –
 *TODAY’S PRAISE SONGS! – Practice them and be ready to sing this morning! Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) I Believe; (2) Man of Sorrows; (3) The Jesus Way *UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –
*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! “For the Second Time, Obey God Alone as His Witness with the Holy Spirit” (ACTS 5:21-33). (1.) [v.21-25] The apostles were supposed to be in the public prison where the jealous priestly leaders put them, yet in great perplexity where did they find the apostles the next day and what were they doing (v.25)? Am I remaining lock-up in the place where Satan expects me to be? How has the Holy Spirit freed me to be where He desires for me, and continue doing what He’s called me to do? How can I be found missing where the world expects me to be, and ever-present where the Spirit of God has placed me to be? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [v.26-28] Humiliated and embarrassed, the temple leaders and priestly leaders bring the apostles back to them from their apparent jailbreak. Instead of humbly being in fear of God, who were they more afraid of (v.26)? Instead of repenting and receiving the message of the apostles, what do they double-down on saying (v.28)? Am I more afraid of being hurt in the sight of people rather than being eternally judged in the sight of God? What am I doubling-down on that is increasing a spirit of hard-heartedness towards the life-saving blood of Jesus? Is His blood on my hands, yet not in my heart? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [v.29-33] Peter and the apostles have been arrested before (see ACTS 4:21). This being the second time, how do they reply to the priestly leaders as they did similarly during their first arrest (see ACTS 4:19)? For the second time, or third, or fourth… how am I being prepared to obey Christ alone as His witness? *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on the 2025-’26 Hosanna Ordained Spiritual Leadership Scripture: Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. (HEBREWS 13:7) I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service (1 TIMOTHY 1:12) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (EPHESIANS 2:10) Prayer (by Pastor Chester): Heavenly Father, we first take a moment again to lift-up to You the over one-hundred and thirty souls who have been taken from the Hill country flooding, as well as the over one-hundred souls still missing, the hundreds of grieving families that are mourning for their children, parents, relatives, and grandparents they now must press on without. We especially pray for the families who are grieving the passing of their children. Wipe away their tears, and help them know You are near and with them. By the power of the gospel, bring the hope of Your resurrected life, that we will all see You and one another again, and what a day of rejoicing in Your Son that will be! Continue to strengthen the first responders in the flood wreckage, and let every soul be found in You. Again, we lift-up to You this final week of nominations. We remember our ordained leaders who spoke to us the Word of God. We consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. We thank You for giving us strength in Christ, judging us faithful and appointing us to Your service in all the varied ways of Your Church. Remind us we are Your masterpiece and workmanship, created in Christ for the good works You prepared in advance for us to walk in. Choose Your choice ordained leaders for 2025-26 ministry year. We trust in Your Holy Spirit’s guidance into all truth, through the only way, truth, and life Jesus Christ we pray, Amen & amen. *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. *TEXAS HILL COUNTRY FLOOD DONATION – Through the support of the Elder Board, Hosanna Church will donate to assist in the flood recovery efforts and families in need to the appropriate organizations. See Treasurer Elder Heather Lee for more information. *CONTINUING UNTIL JULY 26th – NOMINATIONS FOR NEXT 2025-’26 CLASS OF ORDAINED OFFICERS (future Elders & Deacons) – NOMINATE THROUGH WEBPAGE LINKS! – for Deacon and Elder (click the links for detailed information on definition, roles & responsibilities). Nominate online at the bottom of webpage Nomination Form. *You should receive a verification email that your nomination was received well.
*TEXAS PRESBYTERY-WIDE CALL FOR PRAYER FOR HILL COUNTRY FLOOD CRISIS! – Our Texas Presbytery Stated Clerk, Elder Hardie Morgan (Grace Presbyterian Church, Houston) and Presbytery Moderator Rev. Wayne Urbanowski (Senior Pastor, Leon Springs Presbyterian Church, San Antonio) have called for a time of mourning and prayer for flooding that took so many lives, especially young children. Our sister-ECO Presbyterian congregation in Dallas – Highland Park Church have at least three families who are grieving the homegoing of their daughters who were attending Camp Mystic, where the floodwaters hit the hardest. *For this week, fast at least one meal and pray for all the grieving families, those who are still missing, the heroic first responders still searching, and all the churches who incurred great damage from this disaster. Let us heed the message of Presbytery Moderator Rev. Urbanowski –
*WELCOME NEW COVENANT PARTNERS! – The Ventura family: Jason, Jihoon, and daughter Elena! Welcome this precious family God created and sent to us! Get to know the Ventura’s with the love of Jesus Christ! *CRY ROOM SPEAKERS ARE WORKING AGAIN! – One of the attached-ceiling speakers in the rear Cry Room of the Chapel is working, so those who customarily utilize the room can do so again and join our live worship service. The speaker nearest to the door is still not working, but the one speaker that is functioning correctly is more than sufficient to hear well. We apologize again for any disturbance to worship. *The Preschool Worship Room also livestreams the worship service from the flat-screen TV. Utilize any of these avenues to enhance your worship for the Lord! *PASTORAL BREAK – SUNDAY (7/27) – The Session has encouraged, mandated, and ordered the Pastor to take the minimum 2-Sunday off break period. Pastor & family will take the end of July weekend for a time with family. Thank you to the congregation for the gracious break time. *HOSANNA INTERCESSORY PRAYER (HIP) TEAM! – Do you have a passion for prayer, collecting confidential and public prayer requests, and interceding prayerfully for one another and the mission of Hosanna Church? We are excited to create our first-ever HIP (Hosanna Intercessory Prayer) team – a group of prayer warriors who collect & organize prayer requests, are a constant stream of prayer before Father God, and meet occasionally to pray for the church. See Elder Patrick to join this vital ministry of Hosanna! *TODAY (7/13) –
 *UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –
*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! “Even with Your Shadow, Release All the Words and Works of Life” (ACTS 5:12-21a). (1.) [v.12-13] Many miraculous signs and wonders were regularly done by the hands of the apostles, but did all those who witness them join the Church (v.13a)? Although they dared not to join the New Testament Church, how did they view these Christians (v.13b)? Although Christ regularly shows me that He is the miraculous sign and wonder of my salvation, how have I not fully joined in His work and His Church? How am I esteeming and honoring followers of Jesus without being one myself? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [v.14-16] Although a certain “rest” of the people dared not join the believers, what continued to happen (v.14)? In particular, how exponentially did the influence of Christ’s miraculous signs and wonders through the apostle Peter grow among those who were sick (v.15-16)? How is the Lord desiring to bring not just some, but multitudes of both men and women, infant to elderly, to Jesus through me despite some who walk away from this mission? How does Christ want to exponentially grow my influence for Him, so that even my shadow that falls on some may bring the healing touch of His powerful life? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [v.17-21a] Although the spiritual leaders of the day arrested the apostles out of jealousy for their spiritual power, what happened (v.19)? What did they continue to do, just as the angel of the Lord instructed (v.20-21)? How is Christ’s influence through me opening imprisoned souls? How must I press on in this? *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on the 2025-’26 Hosanna Ordained Spiritual Leadership Scripture: And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men and women, who will be able to teach others also. (2 TIMOTHY 2:2) Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. (ROMANS 12:6-8) Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. (HEBREWS 13:17) Prayer (by Pastor Chester): Heavenly Father, we first take a moment to lift-up to You the over one-hundred grieving families who have lost their loved ones, precious young daughters, parents, siblings, those who are still missing, and the first responders still searching the flood wreckage. We mourn especially for the little children. Father, receive them into Your everlasting arms, and wipe away the tears of all the grieving parents. Restore unto them the hope of the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, how we will all be together at that glorious last day. Until then, raise up Your chosen servants, especially the new class of 2025-’26 ordained spiritual officers of your beloved Church. Father, we continue the nominations with prayerful hearts, having heard from Your apostle Paul to entrust the gospel to faithful men and women able to teach others. Reveal to us our spiritual gifts, so that we might use them to serve, to teach, to exhort, to contribute, to lead, to act in Your mercy. Let us obey our spiritual leaders and humbly submit to them out of reverence for Christ. Let us progress in these nominations with joy in fulfilling our covenant partnership responsibilities to Your beloved Church. In the name of our Chief Elder, Chief Deacon, and Head Pastor Jesus Christ, Amen & amen!  *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. *THANK YOU FOR ALL THE PRAYING & FASTING FOR THE HONDURAS MISSION! – The team safely returned on Friday evening. Thank you to all those who sent written-prayers! They will be given to the Honduras team leader, Rev. Isaiah Lee, this week. *HOSANNA INTERCESSORY PRAYER (HIP) TEAM! – Do you have a passion for prayer, collecting confidential and public prayer requests, and interceding prayerfully for one another and the mission of Hosanna Church? We are excited to create our first-ever HIP (Hosanna Intercessory Prayer) team – a group of prayer warriors who collect & organize prayer requests, are a constant stream of prayer before Father God, and meet occasionally to pray for the church. See Elder Patrick to join this vital ministry of Hosanna! *THANK YOU TO OUR SEASONAL WORSHIP & PRAISE TEAM SERVANTS! – Special thank you to sisters Hannah Kim and Hannah Lee for serving our worship & praise team throughout July! Pray and support their time of studies at San Marcos and Austin! *If interested in serving the sacrificial and dedicated weekly servants of the worship & praise team, connect with our Worship Minister Samantha Chao! *STARTING TODAY UNTIL JULY 26th – NOMINATIONS BEGIN FOR NEXT 2025-’26 CLASS OF ORDAINED OFFICERS (future Elders & Deacons) – NOMINATE THROUGH WEBPAGE LINKS! – We enter an important season of discernment for Hosanna’s future spiritual leadership. *The Church is only as strong as its servant-leaders. We ask all sincere and maturing followers of Jesus Christ to consider praying about stepping into the ordained office of Deacon and Elder (click the links for detailed information on definition, roles & responsibilities). Please pray for a blessed discernment process and ordination/installation of the ordained class of 2025-‘26 on our 2nd Anniversary Celebration Sunday, September 21, 2025. During the July & August prayer period, nomination to candidacy may happen in the following 3 ways – all online at the bottom of webpage Nomination Form:
*TODAY (7/6) –
*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –
*PRAISE SONGS for TODAY! – Practice them and be ready to sing them on Sunday morning. Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) Holy Forever; (2) Bless God; (3) Undivided Heart *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! “Tell the Whole Truth and Give Your Whole Self to the Holy Spirit” (ACTS 5:1-11). (1.) [v.1-6] Like Barnabas did earlier, Ananias and his wife Sapphira wanted to sell their property too and give all the proceeds to the apostles. However, unlike Barnabas did, how differently did they go about doing this (v.1-2)? By doing this, who did they lie to (v.3-4)? What happened to Ananias – the husband – when his scheme was uncovered (v.5-6)? How am I “keeping back” what the Holy Spirit is asking to be giving all? By doing so, how am I appearing Christlike, when I am really not? By being dishonest with myself, who am I really lying to? How can I fear God instead of fear being uncovered/exposed? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2.) [v.7-8] Like her husband Ananias did, what did Sapphira claim when asked about the price of the land that was sold (v.7-8)? How am I saying “yes” when I should really be saying “no”? Like He did to Sapphira, how is the Holy Spirit giving me a second chance to be honest before Him? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3.) [v.9-11] According to Peter, what was Ananias and Sapphira doing to the Spirit of the Lord (v.9)? When confronted with the truth, what happens to Sapphira, just as what happened to her husband Ananias (v.10)? What came upon the whole church who heard these things (v.11)? How am I testing the Spirit of the Lord by keeping back what I should be giving all – my heart, my resources, my giving, my time, my love? Am I more fearful of being discovered by people or by God who can instantly demand my life back? *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on the 2025-’26 Hosanna Ordained Spiritual Leadership Scripture: Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. (1 TIMOTHY 4:14) The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. (1 TIMOTHY 3:1-3) So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. (1 PETER 5:1-4) Prayer (by Pastor Chester): Heavenly Father, we lift up to You the new class of 2025-’26 Hosanna ordained spiritual officers of your beloved Church. As we begin the nominations and prayer period today, guide us into Your heart, Your choice, and Your calling for ourselves and those you want to encourage to step up in spiritual maturity to serve, rather than to be served, just like the Son of Man and Son of God came to do as a ransom for many. Father, You created our highest pleasure to be humble servants of our Creator instead of addicted servant-slaves to creation. May the role of servanthood in Deaconship, and shepherdship in Eldership, be the natural progression of a maturing walk with Your Son, as we learn to shine His image brighter and more faithfully into a dark and depraved Church and world. Let us not neglect the gift you have given us by those who have prayed for us and laid their prayerful hands on us. Let us aspire to the noble office of Deacon and Elder to grow our godly Christlikeness, manifesting before others the true character of Christ. Grow followers into servants, and servants into commissioned officers who suffer well with Christ in overseeing His flock, so that we might partake in His glory to be revealed, until our Chief Elder, Chief Deacon and Shepherd appears with our crown of glory, Jesus Christ, Amen & amen! *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. *DEPARTING TOMORROW (MONDAY thru FRIDAY, 6/30-7/4) – HONDURAS MISSION! – We too are part of this mission in our co-partnership with Bethany Korean Church. Whether sent bodily or prayerfully, let us go with our prayers on ahead to Honduras with the team for their effective ministry and spread of the love of Jesus Christ! *16 Team Members: Rev. Hyun Koo Kang, Rev. Isaiah Lee, Rev. Sooyoung Song, Minister Sewon Cho, Elder Andrew Lee, Elder Don Ko, Deacon Tiffany Jang, Deacon Soon-Jung Huh, Deacon Soong-Ryong Jung, Deacon Jae-In Roh, Deacon Won-Young Kim, Deacon Dongtaek Lee, Yena Kim, Yesung Chae, Justin Jungho Lee, Youngho Lee. *Pray for:
*THROUGHOUT JULY & AUGUST – PRAY FOR NEXT 2025-’26 CLASS OF ORDAINED OFFICERS (future Elders & Deacons)! – Throughout July and August, we enter an important season of discernment for Hosanna’s future spiritual leadership. *The Church is only as strong as its servant-leaders. We ask all sincere and maturing followers of Jesus Christ to consider praying about stepping into ordained office of Deacon and Elder (click the links for detailed information on definition, roles & responsibilities). Please pray for a blessed discernment process and ordination/installation of the ordained class of 2025-‘26 on our 2nd Anniversary Celebration Sunday, September 21, 2025. During the July & August prayer period, nomination to candidacy may happen in the following 3 ways – all online at the end of webpage Nomination Form:
*TODAY (6/29) –
 *UPCOMING THIS WEEK –
*REMINDER: SUNDAY WORSHIP START-TIME CHANGE IN EFFECT – 10:30AM! – *Plan your arrival around 10:20am to prepare your heart for worship together in prayer. *UPCOMING (*notice some dates may have changed) –
*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) –
*KINGDOM EXPANSION PRAYER – This week’s Kingdom expansion prayers will focus on the Honduras short-term mission trip. Scripture: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (ACTS 1:8) For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (ROMANS 10:13-15) And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. (MATTHEW 24:14) Prayer (by Pastor Chester): Heavenly Father, we lift up to You the 2025 Honduras mission starting tomorrow. Send us out alongside the team members, with our prayerful hearts. We lift up to You Rev. Hyun Koo Kang, Rev. Isaiah Lee, Rev. Sooyoung Song, Minister Sewon Cho, Elder Andrew Lee, Elder Don Ko, Deacon Tiffany Jang, Deacon Soon-Jung Huh, Deacon Soong-Ryong Jung, Deacon Jae-In Roh, Deacon Won-Young Kim, Deacon Dongtaek Lee, Yena Kim, Yesung Chae, Jungho Lee, and Youngho Lee. Father God, prepare these beautiful feet to bring Your beautiful news of Christ. Guide them with Your holy Spirit to serve humbly in godly unity. Prepare the hearts of the Honduran families and children to receive their VBS ministry and medical services. Open the hearts of the Hondurans to Your message and the demonstration of Your love through the team. Help the team work well together with local churches and school facilities where they will minister. Bear much good fruit each day they are there. Prolong the hours where Your Spirit can move souls to salvation. Keep the team healthy and bring them back safely, having accomplished all their scheduled ministry. Help them remember Your precious missionary work after returning to be a stronger witness of Christ’s resurrection. Even more than having served, may You, Holy Spirit, serve them in opening their eyes to all You are doing all over Honduras and beyond. May the gospel be proclaimed and advanced because of this beloved Honduras mission, through the Savior and King of the Honduran people, Jesus Christ, Amen & amen. |
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