announcements 03.27-04.03

Hey guys, here's what's happening this week!

Question of the week:
1.  If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Why?
2.  What has God been doing in your life?

Here are the announcements for this week:

• FNF: We will be having Fellowship Friday this week, so come out and join us!
• Taiwan Night Market Fundraiser (Saturday): Come join us for some mouthwatering Taiwanese food! Invite your friends and come support our church's missions!!
• Sunday CE: We'll be continuing on our James study
• EFC EV Blogspot!: Explore our blogspot account and check out our HS logo!! Well after a long time debating and voting, the color for our HS shirts/jackets is... black! And feel free to share any prayers or reflections or anything else that has impacted your spiritual life in any way (: http://efcevhs.blogspot.com/

Notes:

• HS group: Our new high school name will be LOL4 (Lots of Lord, Love, Laughter, Life).  Our HS Logo is done!  Stay tuned for more information about our jackets/sweaters (:
• Home Visitations: Ask your parents about home visitations and let us know if you are interested and when would be a good time.
• Check out the Spiritual Gifts Test on our Blogspot when you get the chance!!!

Mark your calendars:

• April 15 - Answering the Atheist (Coffeehouse Event)
• April 16 - Brother's Appreciation Night
• May 20-21 (Fri.-Sat.) - 30 Hour Famine

Grace;

HS CORE & Chris

"For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come." (Hebrews 13:13)

announcements 03.20-27

Hey guys, here's what's happening this week!

Question of the week:
1.  If you could have any special skill what would it be?  Why?
2.  What has God been doing in your life?

Recap on Sunday's message:

Mission and Joyful Suffering (Hebrews 13:12-14)

Mission Truths

One command: to make Christ-followers
Three steps: go to all nations, baptize, teach
My role: be a convincing witness who proves God's love

Why suffer for God's mission?

It shows God's worth

"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.  When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field." (Matthew 13:44)

It is a sign of genuine faith

"Then He called the crowd to Him along with is disciples and said, 'If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.''" (Mark 8:34)

It displays where our hope truly is

"For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come." (Hebrews 13:14)

We lavish on the person we love

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

Here are the announcements for this week:

• FNF: We will be finishing up our study on "Serving Others in Love."
• Sunday CE: We'll be continuing on our James study
• Church Spring Cleaning (Sunday): We will be having our annual Spring cleaning of our church.  The English congregation will be in charge of cleaning everything upstairs, so please bring a change of clothes and cleaning supplies if you are available after lunch (:
• EFC EV Blogspot!: Explore our blogspot account and check out our HS logo!! Well after a long time debating and voting, the color for our HS shirts/jackets is... black! And feel free to share any prayers or reflections or anything else that has impacted your spiritual life in any way (: http://efcevhs.blogspot.com/

Notes:

• HS group: Our new high school name will be LOL4 (Lots of Lord, Love, Laughter, Life).  Our HS Logo is done!  Stay tuned for more information about our jackets/sweaters (:
• Home Visitations: Ask your parents about home visitations and let us know if you are interested and when would be a good time.
• Check out the Spiritual Gifts Test on our Blogspot when you get the chance!!!

Mark your calendars:

• April 2 - Night Market
• April 15 - Answering the Atheist (Coffeehouse Event)
• April 16 - Brother's Appreciation Night
• May 20-21 (Fri.-Sat.) - 30 Hour Famine
  

Grace;

HS CORE & Chris

"For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come." (Hebrews 13:13)

announcements 03.13-20

Hey guys, here's what's happening this week!

Question of the week:
1.  How many countries or states have you visited? Which is your favorite? Why?
2.  What has God been doing in your life?

Here are the announcements for this week:

• FNF: We will be making "life maps" this Friday to look back on how God has been working in our lives.
• Sunday CE: We'll be going back to our James study on Sunday as well.
• EFC EV Blogspot!: Explore our blogspot account and check out our HS logo!! Well after a long time debating and voting, the color for our HS shirts/jackets is... black! And feel free to share any prayers or reflections or anything else that has impacted your spiritual life in any way (: http://efcevhs.blogspot.com/

Notes:

• HS group: Our new high school name will be LOL4 (Lots of Lord, Love, Laughter, Life).  Our HS Logo is done!  Stay tuned for more information about our jackets/sweaters (:
• Home Visitations: Ask your parents about home visitations and let us know if you are interested and when would be a good time.
• Check out the Spiritual Gifts Test on our Blogspot when you get the chance!!!

Mark your calendars:

• March 27 - Spring Cleaning
• April 2 - Night Market
• April 15 - Answering the Atheist (Coffeehouse Event)
• April 16 - Brother's Appreciation Night

Grace;

HS CORE & Chris

"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness.  Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.  My brothers, this should not be." (James 3:9-10)

announcements 03.06-13

Hey guys, here's what's coming up this week:

Question of the week:
1.  If you could change your name, what would you change it to?  Why?
2.  What has God been doing in your life?

Recap on Sunday's message:

God's Original Plan (Matthew 28:18-20)

The foundation of mission: Jesus' authority

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and earth has been given to Me." (Matthew 28:18)
Jesus' complete authority is the basis of our participation in mission

"Therefore..." (Matthew 28:19)

What is God's one mission (not many missions) for Christians?

Only one imperative: make Jesus followers of all people groups
Jesus describes a true disciple as one who continues in His workMission has always been God's original plan

God expects me to fulfill His mission in three ways:

1. I am to go to a different people group

"Therefore, go make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:19)

2. I am to help people profess their faith and join the church

"...baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,..." (Matthew 28:19)

3. I am to help people learn and become more like Jesus

"...and teach them to observe everything I have commanded you..." (Matthew 28:20)

Here are the announcements for this week:

• FNF: We will be continuing once again on our study on "Serving Others in Love."
• Sunday CE: We'll be going back to our James study on Sunday as well.
• EFC EV Blogspot!: Explore our blogspot account and check out our HS logo!! Well after a long time debating and voting, the color for our HS shirts/jackets is... black! And feel free to share any prayers or reflections or anything else that has impacted your spiritual life in any way (: http://efcevhs.blogspot.com/

Notes:

• HS group: Our new high school name will be LOL4 (Lots of Lord, Love, Laughter, Life).  Our HS Logo is done!  Stay tuned for more information about our jackets/sweaters (:
• Home Visitations: Ask your parents about home visitations and let us know if you are interested and when would be a good time.
• Check out the Spiritual Gifts Test on our Blogspot when you get the chance!!!

Mark your calendars:

• April 2 - Night Market
• April 15 - Answering the Atheist (Coffeehouse Event)

Grace;

HS CORE & Chris

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you...." (Matthew 28:19-20)

favorite movie of all time

since we will be going to souplantation this friday, we won't have time to answer our question of the week: what is your favorite movie of all time? so, give us your answer in the comments section!

announcements 02.27-03.06

Hey guys, here are some reminders this week (:

Question of the week:
1.  What are your favorite movies of all time?
2.  What has God been doing in your life?

Here are the announcements for this week:

• Outreach/Activity Night!!: We will be going to SOUPLANTATION this Friday for our Outreach/Activity Night.  Please remember to bring your signed permission slip (attached) and bring around $10+.  We'll meet around 6:15 @ church to carpool
• Fellowship Sunday!: Join us for an exciting morning of fellowship and fun :D !!!
• EFC EV Blogspot!: Explore our blogspot account and check out our HS logo!! Well after a long time debating and voting, the color for our HS shirts/jackets is... black! And feel free to share any prayers or reflections or anything else that has impacted your spiritual life in any way (: http://efcevhs.blogspot.com/

Notes:

• HS group: Our new high school name will be LOL4 (Lots of Lord, Love, Laughter, Life).  Our HS Logo is done!  Stay tuned for more information about our jackets/sweaters (:
• Home Visitations: Ask your parents about home visitations and let us know if you are interested and when would be a good time.
• Check out the Spiritual Gifts Test on our Blogspot when you get the chance!!!

Grace;

HS CORE & Chris

"...I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing..." (2 Samuel 24:24)

your unique personality

Last friday we talked about our unique personality. Not only do we have different spiritual gifts that God has blessed us with, but He made each one of our personalities different. By understanding who we are and what spiritual gifts God has given us, we can better serve Him. Here is a link to a personality test.

Personality Test