FECC FAMILY NEWS
March 23, 2025
Welcome to FECC! We want to welcome you to our time of corporate worship! We also want to challenge you with God’s Word. In John 4, after her encounter with Jesus, she went back to the city to tell others about Jesus. As we focus on missions this month, may we increase in our desire to tell others about our experience with Jesus. If you are looking for a spiritual home, or have any prayer requests or concerns, please see your Congregational Pastor.
2. “Deepening Your Friendship with God” Day Retreat, Saturday, April 12: today is the deadline for the early registration, $30. After today, the regular registration is $45. The retreat will be on the beautiful campus of Mary & Joseph Retreat Center (Rancho Palos Verdes). Carpool available if needed.
3. Lent, March 5 – April 17: The Lenten season is a journey of reflection, meditation, worship, and service. Prayer during Lent focuses on repenting from our sins and our need for God’s forgiveness, mercy, and love. Fasting, or giving something up, is also common during Lent. The idea is that giving up something that is a regular part of life (such as dessert, social media, or TV) as a reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice. Fasting also allows us more time to connect with God.
2. “Deepening Your Friendship with God” Day Retreat, Saturday, April 12: today is the deadline for the early registration, $30. After today, the regular registration is $45. The retreat will be on the beautiful campus of Mary & Joseph Retreat Center (Rancho Palos Verdes). Carpool available if needed.
3. Lent, March 5 – April 17: The Lenten season is a journey of reflection, meditation, worship, and service. Prayer during Lent focuses on repenting from our sins and our need for God’s forgiveness, mercy, and love. Fasting, or giving something up, is also common during Lent. The idea is that giving up something that is a regular part of life (such as dessert, social media, or TV) as a reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice. Fasting also allows us more time to connect with God.
Fullerton English News
March 23, 2025
1. Welcome to Fullerton! We want to welcome you to our time of corporate worship! We also want to challenge you with God’s Word. In John 4, after her encounter with Jesus, she went back to the city to tell others about Jesus. As we focus on missions this month, may we increase in our desire to tell others about our experience with Jesus. This morning, we are honored to have Mike Tseng share the Word of God with us. If you have any prayer requests or concerns, please see Pastor David.
2. Lunch Cost will be $5 starting in April: due to rising food costs and after careful consideration, it has been decided that the lunch fee will be $5, starting in April. We hope to keep up the quality and quantity of the lunch we serve on Sundays. If this is a financial burden, please see one of our pastors for financial assistance.
3. “Deepening Your Friendship with God” Day Retreat, Saturday, April 12: today is the deadline for the early registration, $30. After today, the regular registration is $45. The retreat will be on the beautiful campus of Mary & Joseph Retreat Center (Rancho Palos Verdes). Carpool available if needed.
4. Griffith Observatory Loop Trail Hike, Saturday, March 29, 8:30AM: join us for some exercise and fellowship as we enjoy the great outdoors. This is a moderate 5-mile hike, which should take about 3 hours. We are meeting at the parking lot off of Western Canyon Road. For more information, see Guang
Chao.
5. Love Fullerton Volunteer Day, April 26, 8:00AM to 1:30PM: This is a great way for us to connect, participate, give and serve our community. If you plan to participate, please sign up with your fellowship with your name and email address. For more information, please see Pastor David.
6. Prayer Requests: (1) for us to grow in our desire to tell others about our experience with the Lord as a response to the call to being a missional church; (2) for us to deepen our friendship with God through the “Draw Near” Day Retreat; (3) for a speedy and full recovery those who are dealing with injuries or illnesses; (4) for a part-time youth director to minister to our young people. For Our World: (a) for God’s shalom even as bloodshed and fighting resumes in Palestine; (b) for peace in all areas of the world, including Ukraine and Russia, where an exchange of 372 prisoners of war took place in an agreement brokered by the United Arab Emirates. We pray that this gesture of goodwill leads to a ceasefire; (c) for the disruption caused to thousands of travelers after Heathrow Airport was shut down due to a substation fire. The airport has the most international connections in the world in 2024; (d) for the family and friends of the victims and survivors of a plane crash off the Caribbean coast of Honduras last Monday. At least 12 people were killed; (e) for the firefighting personnel and the people affected by the large brush fire that spread rapidly amid dry, windy conditions in South Florida. The 344 Fire has prompted several road closures, including a key stretch of U.S. 1 that connects the Florida Keys to the mainland; (f) for the Midwest and Northeast states as snow and blustery winds are expected. A wintry mix could lead to slick roads across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast. Praise: a 21-year old man is the first ever person to be cured of sickle cell anemia following a pioneering gene therapy.
2. Lunch Cost will be $5 starting in April: due to rising food costs and after careful consideration, it has been decided that the lunch fee will be $5, starting in April. We hope to keep up the quality and quantity of the lunch we serve on Sundays. If this is a financial burden, please see one of our pastors for financial assistance.
3. “Deepening Your Friendship with God” Day Retreat, Saturday, April 12: today is the deadline for the early registration, $30. After today, the regular registration is $45. The retreat will be on the beautiful campus of Mary & Joseph Retreat Center (Rancho Palos Verdes). Carpool available if needed.
4. Griffith Observatory Loop Trail Hike, Saturday, March 29, 8:30AM: join us for some exercise and fellowship as we enjoy the great outdoors. This is a moderate 5-mile hike, which should take about 3 hours. We are meeting at the parking lot off of Western Canyon Road. For more information, see Guang
Chao.
5. Love Fullerton Volunteer Day, April 26, 8:00AM to 1:30PM: This is a great way for us to connect, participate, give and serve our community. If you plan to participate, please sign up with your fellowship with your name and email address. For more information, please see Pastor David.
6. Prayer Requests: (1) for us to grow in our desire to tell others about our experience with the Lord as a response to the call to being a missional church; (2) for us to deepen our friendship with God through the “Draw Near” Day Retreat; (3) for a speedy and full recovery those who are dealing with injuries or illnesses; (4) for a part-time youth director to minister to our young people. For Our World: (a) for God’s shalom even as bloodshed and fighting resumes in Palestine; (b) for peace in all areas of the world, including Ukraine and Russia, where an exchange of 372 prisoners of war took place in an agreement brokered by the United Arab Emirates. We pray that this gesture of goodwill leads to a ceasefire; (c) for the disruption caused to thousands of travelers after Heathrow Airport was shut down due to a substation fire. The airport has the most international connections in the world in 2024; (d) for the family and friends of the victims and survivors of a plane crash off the Caribbean coast of Honduras last Monday. At least 12 people were killed; (e) for the firefighting personnel and the people affected by the large brush fire that spread rapidly amid dry, windy conditions in South Florida. The 344 Fire has prompted several road closures, including a key stretch of U.S. 1 that connects the Florida Keys to the mainland; (f) for the Midwest and Northeast states as snow and blustery winds are expected. A wintry mix could lead to slick roads across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast. Praise: a 21-year old man is the first ever person to be cured of sickle cell anemia following a pioneering gene therapy.
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教會大家庭消息
2025年3月23日 |
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1. 歡迎來到FECC!我們誠摯歡迎您參與我們的聯合敬拜！我們也盼望藉著神的話語來激勵您。在約翰福音第四章中，那位撒瑪利亞婦人與耶穌相遇之後，便回到城裡向眾人傳講耶穌的事。在這個宣教月中，願我們對與人分享我們與耶穌相遇的經歷，有更深的渴望與行動。如果您正在尋找一個屬靈的家，或有任何代禱需求或擔憂，請聯繫您的堂會牧師。
2. 「親近主-深化與神的友誼」一日退修會，訂於4 月 12 日(星期六)舉行。今天是早鳥報名的截止日，費用為 $30。從明天起則為一般報名，費用為 $45。
退修會地點位於風景優美的 Mary & Joseph Retreat Center（Rancho Palos Verdes）。若有需要，提供共乘服務。
3. 四旬齋期，3月5日 – 4月17日：
四旬齋期是一段為期數週的反思、默想、敬拜和服事的旅程。在四旬齋期的禱告重點在於悔改我們的罪過，並認識我們對神的赦免、憐憫與慈愛的需要。禁食或放棄某些東西，也是四旬期常見的操練。這樣的操練旨在透過放棄生活中習以為常的事物（如甜點、社群媒體或電視），來提醒我們耶穌為我們所付出的犧牲。禁食也幫助我們騰出更多時間來親近神。
2. 「親近主-深化與神的友誼」一日退修會，訂於4 月 12 日(星期六)舉行。今天是早鳥報名的截止日，費用為 $30。從明天起則為一般報名，費用為 $45。
退修會地點位於風景優美的 Mary & Joseph Retreat Center（Rancho Palos Verdes）。若有需要，提供共乘服務。
3. 四旬齋期，3月5日 – 4月17日：
四旬齋期是一段為期數週的反思、默想、敬拜和服事的旅程。在四旬齋期的禱告重點在於悔改我們的罪過，並認識我們對神的赦免、憐憫與慈愛的需要。禁食或放棄某些東西，也是四旬期常見的操練。這樣的操練旨在透過放棄生活中習以為常的事物（如甜點、社群媒體或電視），來提醒我們耶穌為我們所付出的犧牲。禁食也幫助我們騰出更多時間來親近神。
福樂敦堂會消息
2025年3月23日
1. 宣教月：3月是宣教月，我們從3月9日至3月30日有一連串有關宣教的主日信息，讓我們更認識宣教的主，並且以行動活出神的心意。
2. 本週背誦金句：凡我所行的，都是為福音的緣故，為要與人同得這福音的好處。（哥林多前書 9:23）
3. 讀經班-律法書：請於下週二前完成利未記1-10章的測驗；本週讀經進度為利未記11-20章。
4. 健行：今年第三次健行訂於3/29週六上午，地點是Griffith Park天文台健行步道，有意參加者請洽董廣超弟兄。
5. 復活節：詩班將於復活節獻唱，3/23將開始練唱，有意參與這項服事者請洽徐再明弟兄。
6. Love Fullerton 今年在4/26舉行，我們將參與Commonwealth小學美好事工以及Park Vista老人中心的關懷事工，有意參加者請向團長報名。
2. 本週背誦金句：凡我所行的，都是為福音的緣故，為要與人同得這福音的好處。（哥林多前書 9:23）
3. 讀經班-律法書：請於下週二前完成利未記1-10章的測驗；本週讀經進度為利未記11-20章。
4. 健行：今年第三次健行訂於3/29週六上午，地點是Griffith Park天文台健行步道，有意參加者請洽董廣超弟兄。
5. 復活節：詩班將於復活節獻唱，3/23將開始練唱，有意參與這項服事者請洽徐再明弟兄。
6. Love Fullerton 今年在4/26舉行，我們將參與Commonwealth小學美好事工以及Park Vista老人中心的關懷事工，有意參加者請向團長報名。