| December 15, 2024 | |
| Speaker: | Rev. Timotius Tjing |
| Topic: | “Waiting Longingly” |
| SCHEDULE | ||
| Speaker | Rev. Timotius Tjing | |
| Worship Leader | Alvin Wijaya | |
| Musician | Kivia Sugiarto & Peter Julian | |
| Usher | Melissa Dyandra & Edwin Angkasa | |
| Holy Communion | ||
| Slide Operator | Kevin Pansawira | |
| Sound System | Alex Hartoto | |
| Indonesian Svc. | Rev. Henky Suryantyo | |
| Toddler | Michelle Darmawan & Monica Tanuwidjaja | |
| PreK-K grader |
Erika Fataniah & Shelly Sia
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| 1st to 3rd Grade Lower Elementary |
Mariana Oswan & Selina Cheng | |
| 4th to 6th Grade Upper Elementary |
Yanny Prasetya | |
| 7th to 8th Grade Pre-Teen |
Seniwati Hung | |
| 9th – 12th Grade Teen |
Cecylia Wati | |
| Pulpit Flower | Widya & Timothy Siddik | |
| Refreshment | Church | |
| WORSHIP ORDER | |
| 1. |
Prelude |
| 2. |
Call to Worship |
| 3. |
Congregational Singing: “Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)” |
| 4. |
**Opening Prayer |
| 5. |
Congregational Singing: “Angels We Have Heard on High” |
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6. |
**Intercessory Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer (Sunday School children may go to their class) |
| 7. |
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:25 – 32 |
| 8. |
Congregational Singing: “Love of God” |
| 9. |
Sermon: “Waiting Longingly” |
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10. |
Joyful Noise Children Choir Presentation |
| 11. |
Offering Song: “Trust in God” |
| 12. |
Offering Prayer |
| 13. |
Memory Verse : Luke 2:30 – 31 |
| 14. |
Announcement |
| 15. |
Doxology |
| 16 |
Benediction |
| 17. |
Congregational Response: “Amen, Amen” |
| 18 | Postlude |
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** Please speak quietly while waiting outside and enter the room after the prayer ends. |
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| MEMORY VERSE |
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“For my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples.” Luke 2:30 – 31 |
| WEEKLY BIBLE READING | |
| Sunday : 3 John | Thursday : Song of Solomon 5 – 6 |
| Monday : Deuteronomy 29 – 31 | Friday : Revelation 12 – 17 |
| Tuesday : Esther 1 – 5 | Saturday : Acts 25 – 26 |
| Wednesday : Psalms 146 – 148 | |
| Fellowship Schedule | ||||
| Date | Fellowship | Topik | Speaker | Place |
| Wed. Dec. 18 |
Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM |
Short Message | Rev. Timotius Tjing MC: Yung Kie Hing Music: Rini S. Lie |
Church 191 E Gish Road San Jose, CA 95112 |
| Fri. Dec. 20 |
Young Adult 7:30 PM |
Christmas Break – Resume back on Jan 3 |
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Church 191 E Gish Road San Jose, CA 95112 |
| ANNOUNCEMENT | |
| 1. |
Welcome to our Sunday service. If you are first time joining us, welcome! Hope you will join us again next week. Please invite your family and friends to join our Sunday service or fellowship so that they may hear the word of God and be blessed. |
| 2. |
Christmas Thanksgiving offerings can be put in a special Christmas envelope that have been prepared. If you are giving via zelle or check, please make a note indicating “Christmas 2024”. You may give it either today or next Sunday, December 22. Let’s all come and give with gratitude and a grateful heart. |
| 3. |
The Combined IEC SF & SJ Christmas Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 4:00 pm in San Jose with the theme “The Grace of Christmas” and Rev. Peter Yang as the speaker. There will be praises, choir, Christmas drama, message and gathering afterwards. Everyone is invited to come and to bring new friends. Invitation cards can be picked up at the front desk. |
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The Combined Indonesian and English Service, along with the child dedication of Reina Isabella Cherub and acceptance of new members (Vebryanti Sulistin & Martin Cherub) will be held on Sunday, December 22. Rev. Yohanes Sudarma will be the speaker. Please join us and pray for this special occasion. |
| 5. |
New Year’s Eve Fellowship will be held on Tuesday, December 31 at 6:00 pm with praises, thanksgiving, prayer and games with prizes afterwards. We would like to invite everyone to join this fellowship and to give thanks for God’s goodness during 2024 and ask for His help in 2025. |
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The Christmas Service and celebration of Rev. Fam Muk Thiam’s Emeritus status (after serving for 28 years) Will be held on Sunday, December 22 at 4:00 pm at IEC Sacramento. The Trinity Choir will be performing a special song. Everyone is invited to join and celebrate this special occasion. |
| PRAYER ITEMS FOR THE WEEK: | |
| 1. |
Program: Christmas, New Year’s Eve and plans for 2025. |
| 2. |
Congregation: those who are sick and recovering (Herman Yudi’s mom), pregnant (Jennifer Idris, Vebriyanti & Rina), looking for a job, and who are/will be going on a holiday. |
| 3. |
Mission: Christmas events, and Missionary Fina L., Dand & Karen O., John C., and all of the pastors that we support in Indonesia. |
| 4. |
Country: Indonesia and the U.S. (safe & peaceful atmosphere at Christmas and end of the year). |