Today’s Sermon “Real Joy”

Pastor Randy Young Matthew 28:1-10

Why are some Christians still so sad? Or angry, stress, or worried? What is the secret to total joy? Listen as Pastor Randy explains the secret, and how the resurrection of Jesus Christ is

the key to a total transformation of your life. Next Sunday, we will resume our regular message series on the book of Acts, called “Acts of the Holy Spirit.”

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Today

Worship Services 9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, Assembly Hall, 4/F, YMCA

5:00pm-6:15pm, Hall, TST MC

Sunday Morning Prayer 9:00am-9:30am, Room 307, YMCA

Alpha Express

9:30am-10:45am, Room 602, YMCA

Navigator’s 2:7 Series—Book 2: Deepening Your Roots in God’s Family

11:15am-12:30pm, Room 602, YMCA

Uni YoPro Home Group 1:00pm-4:00pm, Conference Room, TST MC

Please make checks payable to Evangelical Community Church Ltd.

For US citizens wishing a US tax receipt, please ensure that your check is at least US$100 (HK$800) made out to “Friends of Hong Kong Charities, Inc.” with any designations written on the offering envelope (available at the welcome table) - NOT on the check itself.

Apr-Feb 2013 (excluding designated funds) Actual income Actual expense

$9,224,000 $10,041,000

Last week’s giving $473,000

Annual Budget for 2012/2013 $11,203,000

Alex Chu elder_alex@ecchk.org

Anthony Ma (Chairman) elder_anthony@ecchk.org

Malcolm Lithgow elder_malcolm@ecchk.org

Randal K. Young randy@ecchk.org Tim Buechsel tim@ecchk.org

Lead Pastor

Randal K. Young randy@ecchk.org 2723 4777 Associate Pastor

Tim Buechsel tim@ecchk.org 2732 7318 Worship Ministries

KK Kim kkkim@ecchk.org 2732 7314 Children’s Ministries

Sarah Williams sarah@ecchk.org 2732 7313 Sherry Cheung sherry@ecchk.org 2732 7322

Filipino Ministries Marcos J. Venezuela marcos@ecchk.org 2732 7319

Missions & Outreach Brittney Tsang brittney@ecchk.org 2732 7304

Youth Ministries Josh Loke josh@ecchk.org 2732 7311 Melody Wakefield melody@ecchk.org 2732 7326

Discipleship & Education Jenifer Liu jenifer@ecchk.org 2732 7302

Administration Josephine Kwok joe@ecchk.org 2732 7315 Carol So carol@ecchk.org 2723 4777 Cheng Wai Ling Bethia Cho 2723 4777

Elders

Staff

March 31st, 2013 9:30am, 11:15am & 5:00pm

WELCOME TO ECC!

Greetings, and welcome to the Sunday worship services at Evangelical Community Church. This is where we pray, sing and listen to God’s Word. We are here to bless one another and to lead you into God’s presence through Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, please contact one of our greeters, a pastor, or one of our church leaders. So relax, and make yourself at home.

At all morning services, nursery care for your infant or toddler is available near this assembly hall. If you are attending the 9:30am or 11:15am services, we also have children’s classes which meet on this floor and on the third floor, as well as youth classes in our Ministry Center in the building just across the street on Middle Road and Hankow Road. Enter through Hankow Road. Please see a greeter or usher for assistance if needed.

If today’s message has moved your heart, you may download the audio mp3 recording at www.ecchk.org. If you wish for someone to pray for you this morning, please come near the green banner to the left of the stage after the benediction.

GENERAL NEWS

Greeters Needed Contact: Pastor Tim / tim@ecchk.org or Frances Ching / 9474 1184 Enjoy meeting and greeting people? Come & serve with us in the Welcome Team! We are in need for more volunteers and if you would like to find out more, please contact Frances Ching or Pastor Tim. Easter Sunday Family Services Today Today, 9:30am & 11:15am, 4/F Assembly Hall YMCA & 5:00pm TST MC Bring your family and friends to our special Easter Sunday services today! If the morning services are too crowded, please attend the 5:00pm service at the TST MC. The children and youth will also be joining us for a special time of family worship. There will be no Sunday School today but childcare will be provided in Team Noah’s classroom (Rm 403/404).

MISSIONS AND OUTREACH

Arise & Shine: 2013 ECC Missions & Outreach Fair Sunday, Apr. 21, 1:00-3:00pm, 4/F TST MC, Main Hall (Rooms 8 & 9) Contact: Brittney Tsang / brittney@ecchk.org You’ve heard plenty of stories from people who have served on STMs, now it’s your turn! Come and explore this year’s short-term mission opportunities as well as our current local outreach opportunities. From India to Mongolia, to Cambodia and China, you’ll be educated and inspired to join God’s mission to reach the lost. Now is the time to arise and let God’s light shine! Please sign-up at the welcome table or on the website. Lunch will be provided. Mongolia: Our Mission Partner’s Story Next Sunday, Apr. 7, 9:30-11:00pm, YMCA, Room 610 Contact: Brittney Tsang / brittney@ecchk.org As a preview to our upcoming short term mission trip, come hear the story of Susan Griffeth, a founding member of our mission partner in Mongolia, Flourishing Future. Susan will share of how God led her from the comforts of her life in the US to live among the people of Monglia for more than 10 years. Mongolia Short-Term Mission: Information Session Sunday, Apr. 28th 1:00-2:30pm, 4/F TST MC, Room 6 Trip Dates: Jul. 7th-Jul.14th, 2013 Skills Needed: A heart for children and tons of energy! Contact: mongoliatrip@ecchk.org Application Deadline: Monday, May 19th Do you want to see first hand the exciting things that God is doing in Mongolia? Join us for this summer’s trip! We are looking for a few good men and women (18 to be exact). See for yourself how our mission partner serves and ministers to the poor and needy. You will also spend time with underprivileged children at camp in the countryside. To find out more, please sign-up for the information session at the welcome table!

PRAYER MINISTRY

Submit Urgent Prayer Requests: www.ecchk.org/#/prayer/submit-prayer-request Request a Prayer Visit: prayerteam@ecchk.org

ADULT EDUCATION

Spring 2013 Courses Contact: Jenifer Liu / jenifer@ecchk.org Come join us for the upcoming classes! For details, please refer to the Spring 2013 Course Information Brochure at the welcome table or go to our church website. To enroll, sign-up at the welcome table or online at www.ecchk.org/#/classes.

FAITHWALKERS – for growing Christians

Midweek Bible Study - Colossians - Start Date Changed! 5 Wednesdays, Apr. 24th-May 29th (Except May 1st), 7:30pm-9:00pm, Hall, TST MC Facilitator: Jenifer Liu Have you heard about some cults saying that the doomsday is coming and Jesus will be back like a woman recently? You may think it’s nonsense but why there are people even Christians believe in this? Come study The Epistle to the Colossians and learn about the deity of Christ and how we can deal with heresy that endangered the church today. Apr 24th 1:1-14 Background and outline. Thanksgiving and prayer May 8th 1:15-2:5 Christ is supreme, HE is the head of ministry May 15th 2:6-19 Response to Christ’s headship – challenge on knowledge May 22nd 2:20-4:1 Response to Christ’s headship – holy living May 29th 4:2-18 Things in priority, staff list and conclusion

Life and Ministry Courses Parenting - Time and Venue Changed! 5 Sundays, Apr. 14th-May 12th, 11:15am-12:45pm, Room 601, YMCA Facilitator: Elder Malcolm Lithgow Have you ever despaired of communicating the importance of your faith in Christ to your children? Do you feel like you’re ill equipped to answer all their thorny questions or their sullen ignorance, or to deal with the pressures of the surrounding non-Christian culture? This course will give you an understanding of Christianity that might even strengthen your own faith, and will certainly help you to undergird the confidence of your children in the truth of God’s Word and Christ’s Gospel. Topics include being a 1. Christian Parent, 2. Understanding the world: Truth and God’s Word, 3. Engaging with the world: Developing a Christian worldview, 4. Renewing the mind: Learning to reason, 5. Being the body: Participating in the church

LEADER’S ACADEMY – for leaders & mature Christians 12 Wednesdays, Jan. 30th-May 29th, 7:30pm-8:45pm, Wan Chai MC Facilitator: Pastor Randy Young No Leader’s Academy this Wednesday, April 3rd, as it is the first Wednesday of the month.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Every Wednesday, 10:00am-12:30pm, Hall, TST MC Contact: Suet Ha Yeung / fredsuetha@gmail.com

We will be taking a break during the Easter holidays (April 3rd), so please stay tuned for more information about our next meeting on April 10th.

MEN’S FLIGHT DECK FELLOWSHIP

Contact: Stuart Dobie / stuartdobie@gmail.com

FDF Prayer Breakfast This Tuesday, April. 2nd, 7:30am-8:30am, Wan Chai MC Men, bring your breakfast. We will provide fresh coffee.

FILIPINO MINISTRY

Contact: Mark Venezuela / marcos@ecchk.org Our Saturday group gathers at 10:00am–7:30pm and Sunday group at 12:00 noon to 8:30pm at Wan Chai Ministry Center. We cater to people’s social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs through worship, Bible Study, informal interaction, counseling, evangelism and training for spiritual rebirth, spiritual growth and effective service to God and to one another.

FAMILY NEWS

Seminar On Abortion Next Sunday, Apr. 7th, 9:30am-10:45am, Room 610, YMCA Speaker: Lyudmila Popova, founder and president of Advocates for Life, deaconess of the Bulgarian Lutheran Church How and when does life start? What is the definition of abortion? What are the physical and physiological consequences of abortion for women, men, family and the entire society? This seminar includes a talk in biblical perspective and video presentations on embryo development and abortion. Please sign-up at the welcome table.

DIVORCE CARE

Divorce Care 13 Tuesdays, April 23rd-July 16th, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Bethany Room, Wan Chai MC Contact: Chandar Li / chandar.li@yahoo.com.hk There aren’t many people around you who understand the pain your separation or divorce has caused to you, your family and your friends. That’s the reason for Divorce Care. It’s a special weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. The group will be a place to find help, discover hope, connect with God and experience healing. For more information, please pick up an information leaflet at the welcome table, or go to www.divorcecare.org. To sign-up, please contact Chandar Li.

UNIVERSITY & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Uni YoPro Home Group Today, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Conference Room, TST MC Contact: Charis To / charis_to@hotmail.com

We are a bunch of university students and recent grads who come together for food, fun and fellowship, but most importantly to walk with each other in faith and pursuit of God. We are currently going through a study on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Whether you’re just passing through, on exchange or in Hong Kong for a while, come join us!

AXIOM YOUTH MINISTRY

Contact: axiom@ecchk.org

Come join us for youth group on Fridays and Sundays at the TST Ministry Center! Please bring your own dinner starting 6:00pm on Friday Nights; youth group to start at 7:00pm. Axiom is currently on Easter Break. There will be an informal get together next Friday, April 5th. Axiom resumes Friday, April 19th.

All Youth: Axiom Friday Nights 6:00pm-10:00pm TST MC Middle School Youth: Sunday School 9:30am & 11:15am TST MC High School Youth: Worship Service 9:30am & 11:15am 4/F Assembly Hall, YMCA

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

No Sunday School Today There will be no Sunday School today as the children will be joining the family service that day. Team Noah’s classroom (Rm 403/404) will be opened with baby facilities.

Children’s Sunday School Sundays, 9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm Contact: Sarah Williams / sarah@ecchk.org, Sherry Cheung / sherry@ecchk.org Team Noah (0-2 years old) Rooms 403 & 404 YMCA Preschool Rooms 305 & 309 YMCA Elementary Children/Pre-teens Room 401 YMCA