9/18/2025 Thankful Thursday

*MISSED LAST SUNDAY? – We missed you and hope you had a chance to worship and rest in the Lord and His people! Our journey in “THE CHURCH IN ACTION” continued through the book of Acts with a message on – How We Reject over Receive Christ’s Message through His Messengers, part 26 – “Do Not Refuse the One that the Lord Sends to You” (ACTS 7:30-43). Re-watch here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv7Fs-z_jHw&pp=0gcJCeAJAYcqIYzv). **You can always join us virtually livestream wherever you are in the world at our livestream webpage, every Sunday morning at 10:30am (CDT – central time): https://www.youtube.com/@HosannaPresbyterianChurch/streams
 
*UPCOMING THIS 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)
• *GROUP PHOTO during WORSHIP – To capture this momentous milestone, we will be taking a group photo prior to the dismissal of the children/youth and after the ordination ceremony. Come and help us remember what the Lord has done in birthing this beautiful church, as we capture this moment in His time!
• *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, “The Inaugural Address for the Kingdom of God” (LUKE 4:14-30) “하나님 나라의 창립 연설” (누가복음 4:14-30) – 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!

​*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.

​*HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY (9/18) to brother Tyler Lee & Christian Education Head Pastor Rev. Sooyoung Song! – We celebrate and love you in the Lord! Bless them with your prayerful hearts as you see them!
 
*CONGRATULATIONS to the GEE FAMILY on PREGNANCY! – The Gee family shared last week with us all how they are thrilled by God’s provision of life. There’s about to be a new Gee in our midst! Let us pray for this child to be delivered well by the sovereign hand of our life-giving God, grow in the wisdom, stature, and favor of the Lord Jesus Christ!
 
*CONGRATULATIONS to DEACONESS GLORIA GEE on being elected PTA PRESIDENT! – Bethany children’s ministry k-5th, shepherded by Minister Sewon Cho, has elected Deaconess Gloria to the presidency of the PTA (Parent-Teacher Association). May the Lord continue to strong bridges between Hosanna and Bethany as we, together, invest in the spiritual nurture of the children’s ministry! 

*A BLESSED JAMES life group GATHERING! – Pray for our JAMES families as they journey a study on growing godly family relationships, shepherded by Deacon Chong Choe. Join us!
 
*PRAY for TEXAS PRESBYTERY GATHERING starting tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo, TX (Friday to Saturday) – ECO Pastors and Elders of the Texas Presbytery will gather in Amarillo for their annual time of fellowship, teaching, and business meeting. Pray for these humble and Christlike spiritual leaders of our denominational family. Pastor Chester could not be in attendance this year.
 
*DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY (9/21) – REGISTER NOW for the HOSANNA FALL RETREAT “LIFT UP YOUR EYES!” by this Sunday!!!!! – Register online here by this Sunday. 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!
 
*NEXT SUNDAY (9/28) – MOBILE BLOOD DRIVE AT CHURCH, 9:00am-2:00pm – Our annual blood drive with Bethany Korean Church is here. 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.

*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 this Sunday (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 & ANSWERED PRAYERS: Director Rachel & Joseph’s healing from food poisoning; Nara’s mother’s leg bones that have healed significantly; Lord’s answer in overflowing joy for the Gee family’s pregnancy news
• 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 recent violence; for those suffering from wars and hunger, especially the little children and infants; for persecuted Christians & missionaries across the globe

 
*UPCOMING THIS 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: Elder Patrick Liu (re-installation); Nara Im Jeng (Elder); Jonathan Jeng (Deacon); Juhae Park (Deacon)
  • GUEST PREACHER – Rev. Mark Story, Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas
  • ANNIVERSARY GIFTS for the whole family – bookmarks & pens
  • *12:00pm after-service BREAKOUT DISCUSSION GROUPS at Gymnasium Cafeteria
  • *12:00pm FREE LUNCH: Bean Sprout Mixed Rice (kongnameul bibimbap) at Gymnasium Cafeteria
  • *DESSERT MINISTRY – Korean Rice Cakes. Enjoy!

 
*UPCOMING NEXT WEEK –

• 9/27 (Sat) 4:30pm-7:30pm, AGAPE life group. Continuing studies in “Ephesians.” Join us!
• 9/28 (Sun) BLOOD DRIVE at church, 9am to 2pm
• 9/28 (Sun) SESSION + DIACONATE gathering (retreat prep), 1:15pm at Corner Room

 
*PRAISE SONGS for this SUNDAY! – Practice them and be ready to sing them on Sunday morning. Praise on, brothers and sisters! (1) House of the Lord; (2) Son of Suffering

*THIS SUNDAY’S BREAKOUT DISCUSSION GROUPS after-service in the gymnasium cafeteria – This Sunday, spend some time in your group tables and share the life of the preached Word. Pre-read, think through, and share this spiritual food in discussion with one another!
“The Inaugural Address for the Kingdom of God” (LUKE 4:14-30).
 
(1.) Looking back to the last two years of Hosanna Church, what are some praises to God we can give for His glorious grace? Looking ahead into our third year of life as a church, what hopes, dreams, and visions is the holy Spirit stirring in your heart to have for Hosanna?
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(2.) [v.14-21] According to the words of Jesus as he read from the scroll of Isaiah chapter 61, what did Pastor Mark emphasize as Jesus’ inaugural address for the Kingdom of God? How could Jesus claim that He fulfilled all of those promises in their hearing? As Hosanna inaugurates another 3rd year of life, how is God desiring His Kingdom in heaven to come down more powerfully upon north Dallas on the earth through Hosanna? How is the Lord Jesus calling Hosanna to proclaim Christ as the fulfillment of the good news of the gospel – liberty, recovery, and the Lord’s favor?
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(3.) [v.22-30] Did the synagogue congregants at Nazareth accept Jesus’ message? How did they end up responding to Jesus when He claimed His message would only be accepted by those outside of Israel, just as the prophets were sent only to minister to those outside of Israel? How can Hosanna welcome and receive more of Jesus into the new year, especially those whom He seeks for outside our comfortable spheres of friendships and relationships?
 
 
[Korean translation] “하나님 나라의 창립 연설” (누가복음 4:14-30)
 
(1.) 호산나 교회의 지난 2년을 돌아보며, 하나님의 영광스러운 은혜에 대해 우리가 드릴 수 있는 찬양은 무엇입니까? 교회로서 3년차를 맞이하며, 성령께서 호산나를 위해 여러분의 마음에 어떤 소망과 꿈, 그리고 비전을 불어넣어 주시겠습니까?
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(2.) [14-21절] 예수님께서 이사야 61장을 읽으시면서 하신 말씀에 따르면, 마가 목사는 하나님 나라를 위한 예수님의 취임 연설에서 무엇을 강조했습니까? 예수님께서는 어떻게 그들이 듣는 가운데 그 모든 약속을 성취하셨다고 주장하실 수 있었습니까? 호산나가 인생의 3년을 시작하는 이 시대에, 하나님께서는 호산나를 통해 하늘나라가 이 땅의 북쪽 달라스에 더욱 강력하게 임하기를 바라시는 이유는 무엇입니까? 주 예수님께서는 어떻게 호산나를 부르시어 복음의 기쁜 소식, 곧 자유와 회복, 그리고 주님의 은혜의 성취로서 그리스도를 선포하고 계십니까?
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(3.) [22-30절] 나사렛 회당의 신자들은 예수님의 메시지를 받아들였습니까? 선지자들이 이스라엘 밖에 있는 사람들에게만 사역하도록 보냄을 받았듯이, 예수님께서 당신의 메시지는 이스라엘 밖에 있는 사람들에게만 받아들여질 것이라고 말씀하셨을 때, 그들은 어떻게 반응했습니까? 새해에 예수님을 더 많이, 특히 우리의 편안한 우정과 관계의 영역 밖에서 그분께서 찾으시는 사람들을 어떻게 호산나로 환영하고 받아들일 수 있을까요?
 
*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) –

• [09/25] 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