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Draw NearSpeaker: Pastoral Intern Harold LeungScripture: Hebrews 10:11-25This passage is an invitation:I. To a new covenant with God (vv. 11-18)II. To draw near to God (vv. 19-23)III. To draw near to God’s people (vv.24-25)

Courageous Community: Conflict Resolution in CommunitySpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Joshua 22:1-34Courageous Community chooses dialogue over division and seeks understanding before judgment.I. Assumption is the enemy of unity. (vv.10-12) – MINDSETII. Courageous communities confront before they condemn. (vv.13-20) – ACTIONIII. Restored understanding is worth the hard conversation. (vv.21-34) – RESOLUTIONApplication: Pray for someone in your life, community, or in the world who is in a state of conflict that is in need of God’s peace today.

Everyone has a placeSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Joshua 13:1-21:45Introduction - Details MatterMatthew 1 - Genealogy of JesusBook of NumbersJoshua 13 - We Never Fully ArriveI don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.—Phil 3:12Joshua 14-15 - Be Faithful to the Lord and Trust He Will be FaithfulJoshua 16-17 - Women are to be Honoured just like MenJoshua 17-21 - Stop Complaining about LifeConclusionMay God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. 6 Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.8 Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors. 9 He also came so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercies to them.—Romans 15:5-9 NLT

Standing Together in the Long CampaignSpeaker: Pastor Jonathan MoeScripture: Joshua 10:1-12:24The Big Idea: A courageous community is formed through long obedience together, because God does His deepest work in the long middle.Key Verse:Joshua waged war against all these kings for a long time.—Joshua 11:18 NIVPoint 1: Most of God’s Work Happens in the Long Middle- God’s promises are often fulfilled through sustained faithfulness rather than instant success.- The miracles demonstrated God’s power, but the long campaign revealed Israel’s trust. They kept following because God had promised to go before them.Community Application: Most of our growth doesn’t happen at conferences or retreats. God often does His deepest work in the long middle.Point 2: Endurance is a Community Discipline- What does a community that endures do?i. Share a common visionii. Endures through mutual responsibility• “bear one another’s burdens…” - Gal 6:2•”Bear with one another in love.” - Eph 4:2Community Application: Instead of asking what I want this church to become, we can ask how I can be a part of what God is building here?Point 3: Faithfulness Over Time is its Own Kind of MiracleWe can live according to our value schemes, independent of His love and His covenant, but we’ll pay the price. Or, we can elect to be faithful to Him and discover His faithfulness.—John Huffman, Mastering the Old TestamentThis is why the New Testament so often describes the Christian life in communal terms:- “Encourage one another daily” (Hebrews 3:13)- “Consider how to stir up one another” (Hebrews 10:24–25)- “Let us run with endurance the race set before us” (Hebrews 12:1–2)For our community, what does that look like?- It keeps showing up- It keeps carrying one another- It keeps remembering God’s faithfulness.

Don’t Miss Your Life: Stop Chasing VapourSpeaker: Rev. Aaron OwenScripture: Ecclesiastes 9If You Chase What Doesn’t Matter… You’ll Miss What Does4 REALITIES OF LIFE WE MUST EMBRACEi. Your Life Is in God’s Hands (v.1-3)ii. Your Life Is Short (v.4-6)iii. Your Time Is Unpredictable (v.11-12)iv. Your Life Is a Gift from God – Receive It (v.7-10)Reflection• Where in my life am I trying to control outcomes instead of trusting God with them?• If this season of my life ended sooner than I expected, what would I regret not being present for?• Where might I be busy with things that feel urgent but are ultimately empty (hevel)?• What good gifts from God am I currently overlooking or failing to enjoy?• Where am I so focused on what’s next that I’m missing what God has placed in front of me right now?

Courageous Community: Outsmarted but boundSpeaker: Rev. Kelly J. TamScripture: Joshua 9:1-27 (NLT)The way of faith is not the way of the crowd.—Eugene PetersonJoshua 9: A story of deception and integrity.I. Seeking God protects the Community. (verse 14)II. Courageous communities are known for keeping their word. (verses 18-19)III. Integrity is measured in the hard moments. (verse 20-21)

Sermon NotesCourageous Community: What’s in your tent?Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: Joshua 7I. How Sin Grows In Us (v. 20-21)II. How Sin Spreads Beyond Us (v. 1-17)III. How God’s Grace Moves Toward Us (v. 18-19, 22-26)Conclusion:A valley of trouble can be a door of hope (Hosea 2:15)

Sermon NotesCourageous Community: When obedience looks foolishSpeaker: Rev. Alex ChanScripture: Joshua 6:1-27BIG IDEA: A courageous community is willing to look foolish in obedience to God — and models a living faith for the next generation.i. The Passage (Joshua 6:2–5)God’s plan looked foolish — but His presence makes the marching possible, and persistence keeps you going when nothing seems to change.ii. The Faith We Pass On (Joshua 4 | Hebrews 11)Every generation builds on the stones laid before them.iii. The Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18)The ultimate foolish plan.iv. Our ResponseWhat wall is God asking us to face?“See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands.”—Joshua 6:2

Withdrawing To Advance - The Readiness of JesusSpeaker: Rev. Jonathan NipScripture: Mark 1:35-39, Luke 4:42-4

Courageous Community: Godly Preparation before the BattleSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Courageous Community: Crossing the RiverSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Joshua 3:1-4:24Courageous Community moves in faith together and in step with God through every generation.I. Faith steps in before the waters part (3:1-17)II. Faith moves us forward together (3:14-17)III. Remembrance fuels future courage (4:1-24)ApplicationWhat is a “stone of remembrance” - a specific moment when God came through for you - that you can encourage someone with this week?

Courageous Community: God Uses Even The UnlikelySpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Joshua 1:10- 2:24 (NLT)“Every experience God gives us, every person He puts into our lives, is the perfect preparation for a future only He can see”.—Corrie Ten Boom“We are who we are in Christ as a result of a series of someones.”—Dallas Willard-What does it look like to be a leader in a courageous community?-What does it look like to be a courageous community that is united in faith and by godly leadership?-What does it look like for God to bring unlikely people to en-courage us in faith?I. God tends to call and build up the unlikeliest of leaders (1:10-15)II. A Courageous Community take time to mature and grow (1:16-18)III. God can even work through the most unlikely of people to en-courage His people (2:1-24)The 4 Strikes Against Rahab5 Qualities Rahab ExemplifiedCONCLUSIONWho might be God asking you to talk to outside your social circle or who may not be a Christian yet?

Courageous Community: Courage Begins with a CallSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: Joshua 1:1-9I. The Call to Be Courageous Often Comes in the Middle of Pain (vv. 1–2)II. Courage Comes from Standing on What God Has Promised (vv. 3–6)Promise 1: Provision (v. 3-4)Promise 2: Protection (v. 5)Promise 3: Presence (v. 5-6)III. Courage Develops When We Keep Returning to Who God Is (vv. 7–9)

Resurrection People-Our WorshipSpeaker: Pastor Kelly J. TamScripture: Revelation 1:17–18aThe resurrection of Jesus leads us to worship a presence.17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as if I were dead. But he laid his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid! I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever!—Revelation 1:17-18a37 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment.—Matthew 22:37-381. Worship with our hearts means we have honest grief and joyful praise.2. Worship with our body means our whole being praises and declares the King.3. Worship with our souls means our worship is a spiritual encounter.

A Love That Cannot ForgetSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Isaiah 49:1-15 NIV

Sermon NotesResurrection People-Our WorkSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.—1 Corinthians 15:58We are Easter people living in a Friday world, and our work declares that Friday is not the final word.(1) The Resurrection Stirs Our Compassion for the HurtingHe executes justice [mishpat] for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing.—Deuteronomy 10:18This is what the Lord Almighty said: “Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor.—Zechariah 7:9-10aThe Gospel’s Impact: We look at someone in need and we see ourselves.(2) The Resurrection Gives Us Confidence in What We’re DoingThe Resurrection proves that death has no grip on the person of Jesus, but also on the work of Jesus.What can I do?1. Start with the person next to you2. Pray that God would open your eyes

Resurrection People-Our WitnessSpeaker: Pastor Jonathan MoeScripture: Luke 24:46-48, Acts 1:8The Big Idea: The resurrection doesn’t just give us a message; it makes us its witnesses. 1.The Resurrection Makes Evangelism an Announcement, Not an Argument • We are witnesses announcing a reality!2.Witness Begins With "We Have Seen" • A witness is someone who can say: "This is what I have seen" • The Power of the gospel is not just in abstract ideas — it is in lives transformed. 3.The Resurrection Gives Courage for the Awkward Conversations • We are joining Him in what he is already doing. • Matthew 28: 16-20 • The great commission = the great co-missionHow do we Live as a Resurrection people?1.Witness in everyday Spaces • Where has Jesus been real to you lately? • Moments of peace, guidance or grace? • Be Real2.Witness as a Community • Support one another - help each other • Church events are not just activities; they are ways of being present If you have encountered Jesus and experienced his grace, his presence, his life— Then you are a witness.

Resurrection People-Our WalkSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Romans 6:1-14Big Idea: The resurrection is not merely a past event we celebrate but a present power we inhabit. Because Jesus is alive, we are called to walk in a fundamentally new kind of humanity — one that is being renewed from the inside out.1. The Resurrection Redefines Identity2. The Resurrection Breaks the Power of Sin3. The Resurrection Gives Hope to Our StruggleThe Walk of a Resurrected People1. We do not seek to trade on the mercy of God and to make it an excuse for sinning.2. Those who follow Christ are committed to a different walk of life.3. There is more than a mere ethical change in our lives when we accept Christ. There is a real identification with Christ as Resurrection People.Application• If you have not yet been baptized, consider taking the next step in your faith journey!• Keep a journal of your spiritual journey as you become more like Christ each day.

Road to the Cross: The Lonely Road to the CrossSpeaker: Pastor Jonathan MoeScripture: Mark 2: 1-12Big Idea: Jesus walked the loneliest road to the cross so we would never walk alone.1. The Reality of Isolation (v.1–2)- Truth #1: Isolation is often the (barrier) before the miracle. 2. The Power of Community (v.3–4)- Truth #2: If you isolate, you stagnate. If you connect, you move. 3. The Importance of Forgiveness (v.5–10)- Key truth #3: “Forgiveness is the greater miracle—because it costs more.” 4. The Cost of the Cross (v.8–12)- Truth #4:Jesus walked alone…so we don’t have to.He takes our sin...so we can receive His righteousness.Because He was forsaken....we are never abandoned.

Road to the Cross: The Road of ShameSpeaker: Rev. Joey LingScripture: Luke 7:36-50MAIN IDEA: As RHCCC continues the journey on the road to resurrection, we are being led to confront and release our shame in exchange for God’s grace and forgiveness.1.The Courage to Bring Our Shame to Jesus2.The Danger of Self-Righteous Shame3.The Gospel Exchange: From Shame to GraceWalking the Road of Shame Toward the Cross (Application):1.Confront our shame honestly2.Bring our shame to Jesus3.Receive the forgiveness Jesus offers

Lent - Road to the Cross: The Prideful RoadSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Luke 17:11-191.Jesus Looks at the Heart2.Jesus Gives Mercy to All3.Jesus Invites Us to Look Inward4.Jesus Desires that You be Made WellOur rightful response: To receive Jesus’ invitation to see how God has been merciful to us and respond with a heart of gratitude.

Lent - The Painful RoadSpeaker: Rev. Kelly J. TamScripture: John 5:1-15Who was he? | What was his pain?He was not named. | The Pain of EmptinessHe was sick for a long time. | The Pain of JudgementHe was alone. | The Pain of LonelinessHe was not a Follower. | The Pain of Being LostGod is near to the broken-hearted.—Psalm 34:18

Lent - The Busy RoadSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Mark 6:30-44Why do some of us love staying busy?- Self-worth- Hight Status- Numb/AvoidOn the Busy Road of Life…1. Jesus invites us into His rhythm of Rest and Work2. Jesus invites us into a Restored Life.Conclusion:YOU are not the source or solution, Jesus is.Will you point others to Your Bread of Life?

Following Our Generous Giving GodSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Sophia WongScripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1–98 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. 6 So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part. 7 But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.—2 Corinthians 8:1–9Why Christians give1. Everything Belongs to God• We are not owners — we are stewards.• Stewardship is not about how much we keep, but how faithfully we manage what God has placed in our hands.2. God Is the Generous and Gracious Giver• He gave everything — for us. He gave Himself.3. Our Response: Becoming Generous and Gracious Givers• We give because we are changed.How Christians give: TithingGiving should be:• Prayerful• A portion of the money your have earned (1 Corinthians 16:2)• Cheerful, not fearful (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Sermon NotesRested and Ready: Experience God DeeplySpeaker: Pastor Jonathan MoeScripture: 1 Kings 19:1-211. Elijah goes from a huge win to total burnout—and God meets him right there in his weakness (v1–4)2. God feeds Elijah and lets him rest before saying anything, showing that renewal comes before direction (v5–8)3. God speaks quietly in the silence, reminding Elijah that He’s not done with him and reconnecting him to purpose and people (v9–21)Reflection Questions:Leaders: Are we creating space for silence and encounter with God?Members: Am I expecting to meet the living God?

Rested and Ready: Embrace NewnessSpeaker: Pastor Kelly J. TamScripture: Acts 10:9-23Prepares us to share the Gospel to new people and in new waysReminds us that we are merely followers of God’s planInvites us to experience joy in pursuing God’s purpose for our lives• Rest creates readiness (v.9-10)• “Faithfulness” hinders growth (v. 13-16)• Newness requires imagination (v. 15-17)• Trust the change (v. 21-23)

Rested and Ready: Unlearn to rejoiceSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Philippians 3:1-16Big Picture: Release what hinders joy in Christ. Paul counts all as loss to gain the surpassing joy of Christ.1. Paul Commands Us to Rejoice in the Lord So We Safeguard Joy Against Deceptive Threats (v.1-3)Joy Alert (v.1): “Rejoice in the Lord” is command under threat!True Confidence Checklist:1. Serve God by His Spirit;2. Boast in Christ Jesus; and3. Put no confidence in the flesh2. Paul Exposes His Impressive Resume as Loss So We Forsake False Confidence for Christ (v.4-6)Forsake false confidence by exposing the emptiness of past winsCount our blessings, face our limits3. Grab the Surpassing Gain of Christ (v.7-9)A radical renunciation (v.8) - “I count everything as loss” - all or nothing4. Paul Presses On to Know Christ So We Strain Forward with Mature Grit Toward the Prize (v.10-16)Lock in on the prize by pressing forward with mature gritFour action verbs from Paul:Know Christ and the power of his resurrection (v.10),Press on - imperfect but pursuing (v.12),Forget what lies behind (v.13), andStrain toward the goal for the prize (v.14)Application: Unlearn to RejoiceFor the Leaders: Release Old Traditions.Ask: Which habitual practices serve our mission, and which have become joy-robbing obstacles?Action: Conduct a ministry audit in fellowships/small groups.For the Members: Release Old Expectations.Ask: What’s one church expectation that started good but now hinders joy?Action: Share one “release” in group discussions.

Rested and Ready: Rest and ReclaimSpeaker: Rev. Alex ChanScripture: Matthew 11:28-30“My soul can’t find rest unless it rests in You.”Why are we so restless?The illusion of false restJesus modelled Rested and ReadyJesus’ invitation to true rest• Requires faith and intentionalityReclaiming Rhythms of GraceApplicationWhat are you carrying that Jesus never asked you to carry?What false versions of rest have you been trusting?What do you need to reclaim this week?

Sermon NotesRested and Ready: Prune and PlanSpeaker: Pastor Shu-Ling LeeScripture: John 15:1-8

The Hope to Be Like ChristSpeaker: Pastor Quang NguyenScripture: 1 John 3:1-3Everyday English Usage of HOPE• “A wish or desire” for something but you are not certain that it will happen.Biblical meaning of HOPE• “HOPE is a joyful and confident expectation of God’s goodness.”2 great pillars of HOPEI. The HOPE to be WITH ChristII. The HOPE to be LIKE Christ.I. The HOPE to Be WITH Christ (Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16)1. The Hope of heaven (2 Corinthians 5:8, John 14:1–2)2. The Hope of Christ’s return (Titus 2:13, 1 Cor 15:51-52)3. The Hope to walk with Jesus tomorrow (Matthew 28:20, Psalm 27:13).II. The HOPE to Be LIKE Christ (1 John 3:2)1. Desire it! (When we realize how much God loves us - 1 John 3:1)2. Believe it! (We will become like Christ one day – 1 John 3:2)3. Live it out! (Purify yourselves now – 1 John 3:3)

New Year, Continuing MissionSpeaker: Pastoral Intern Jonathan MoeScripture: Mark 5: 2-13The Big Idea: Spiritual warfare is real, but it is not a battle between equals. Jesus Christ possesses absolute authority over the evil one and breaks the bondage of sin. Freedom from sin allows us to live out God’s purpose.Mark 5: 1-9 - Christ's AUTHORITY confronts the POWERS of DARKNESSMark 5: 10-15 - Christ's AUTHORITY Breaks the BONDAGE of SinMark 5: 18-20 - Our CONTINUING MISSION after VictoryReflection Questions:Have we been relying on our own effort to overcome our sin?What is the thing that Jesus needs us to free us from?

Behold: Joy for All PeoplesSpeaker: Pastor Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Luke 2:1-20INTRODUCTION: What sparks “joy” for you? What is advent? Why do we observe the advent season?“Advent marks the beginning of the Church calendar. It’s the start of a new year for the Christian. It reminds us that fresh starts & new beginnings are not products of our willpower, but expressions of God’s grace in Christ”.—Rich Villodas Jr.“The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come.”—Dietrich Bonhoeffer  Hymn: “Joy To The World”  How & Where can we find JOY in this difficult, polarizing world? 1. Joy is found in Jesus, the Humble King (v.1-8) 2. We have Good News of Great Joy, but will we choose to receive it daily? (v. 9-16) 3. Joy is meant to be shared (v.17-20)  ConclusionRejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.—Philippians 4:4-8

Behold: God with UsSpeaker: Rev. Kelly J TamScripture: Isaiah 7:14All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Behold! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).—Isaiah 7:14A “Blue Christmas”Honest Hope:Isaiah 7:141. Isaiah 7:14 is a promise spoken amid uncertainty.2. Isaiah 7:14 is revealing a new perspective.3. Isaiah 7:14 is a reminder that God is near.Application:1. What is the context of your life?2. Behold, look above.3. Behold, look again.4. Behold, look inside.

Knowing Jesus, Modelling JesusSpeaker: Rev. George MahScripture: John 1:1-14Big Idea: To follow Jesus, we must first know Jesus – who He is shapes who we are and how we live. Knowing Jesus leads to modelling Jesus, and modelling Jesus multiplies disciples.In John 1:1–14, the Gospel unveils four profound revelations about who Jesus is and why they matter for us.1.Jesus is the Eternal Word (vv. 1-5)2.Jesus is the Promised One (vv. 6-13)3.Jesus is God in the Flesh (vv. 14)4.Jesus is the Model of God’s Mission (vv. 4-5/14)Call to ActionKnow HimModel HimJoin His Mission

When God InterruptsPastor Michael SetoMatthew 2:1-16Our human nature is to control everything (we reject God’s rule)Embrace God’s disturbances(Matthew 2:1-9)Who was King Herod?Herod: “King of the Jews”Herod was disturbed• Herod was disturbed and all of Jerusalem with him.• Jesus’ arrival signifies a massive disturbance.• The idea of Jesus as King vs. The reality of Jesus as King• We’d rather have the posture of comfort than surrender to GodHerod fights against God’s plan(Matthew 2:10-16)• Herod destroys others to save himself• Jesus offers Himself to save othersA “fully-surrendered” life should look DISTURBEDLiving surrendered to Jesus’ rule:discern - listen - embraceWhere am I experiencing disturbances?• Conflict• Choices• ChangesJesus invites us to let go of our grip and trust His way.

POWER: Empowered & Gifted for The Missional LifeSpeaker: Pastor Shu-Ling LeeScripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Alive By the Spirit - Presence: God Has Entered The ChatSpeaker: Pastor Susie ChoiScripture: John 10:27My sheep hear My voice, I know them, and they follow.—John 10:27God is always communicating but the question is, can we hear him above the noise pollution that surrounds us? How does God work in our lives to tune our hearts to the Shepherd’s frequency?Jesus points us to four truths in John 10:27:1. My Sheep Relationship2. Hear My Voice Result3. I know them Reason4. They follow Me Response

Alive By the Spirit - PERSON: More than a ForceSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: John 14:15-21, 26-28Who…or what do you seek for guidance in life?Person of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit is more than a forcePersonal God: The Holy Spirit interacts personally with believersPersonal Relationship: The Holy Spirit brings us into relationship with GodBig Idea: The Holy Spirit is more than some distant all-powerful “force” of divine energy from God.The Holy Spirit is God who is a faithful guide, companion, and helper in our lives for God’s purposes.

Sermon NotesAlive By the Spirit: PURPOSESpeaker: Pastor Quang NguyenIntroductionOver this month, we’re going to be teaching about the• PURPOSE of the Holy Spirit• PERSON of the Holy Spirit• PRESENCE of the Holy Spirit• POWER of the Holy Spirit.Who He is1. “Another”2. “Counselor” / Paraclete3. The Holy Spirit is a person, a divine person of the Trinity who is called alongside us to be our helper, advocate, comforter or counselor forever.What He does1. Testifies about Jesus26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.—John 15:26-27 (NIV)2. Convicts us of sin, especially unbelief7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; 11 concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.—John 16:7-11 (ESV)3. Guides us to truth in Christ13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come—John 16:13 (NIV)26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.—John 14:26 (NIV)4. Brings glory to Jesus14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.—John 16:14 (ESV)5. Unites the Church – binding us together in peace and creating one body in Christ16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[c] in you.—John 14:16-17 (ESV)3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;—Eph 4:3-4The Holy Spirit is the one who convicts us of sin, guides us to truth in Christ, unites the church, and constantly points us back to Jesus for the Christian life today!

Being WithSpeaker: Pastor Jesse SudirgoScripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-5, 7-11———1. Idealism and RealismThe Year for Canceling Debts1 At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts.2 This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel any loan they have made to a fellow Israelite. They shall not require payment from anyone among their own people, because the LORD’s time for canceling debts has been proclaimed.3 You may require payment from a foreigner, but you must cancel any debt your fellow Israelite owes you.4 However, there need be no poor people among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you,5 if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today.6 For the LORD your God will bless you as he has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you.7 If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them.8 Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need.9 Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought: “The seventh year, the year for canceling debts, is near,” so that you do not show ill will toward the needy among your fellow Israelites and give them nothing. They may then appeal to the LORD against you, and you will be found guilty of sin.10 Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.11 There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.—Deuteronomy 15:1-11God’s law calls for both idealism and realism:“There need be no poor among you” (v.4) a vision of justice and abundance.“There will always be poor in the land” (v.11) a recognition of ongoing human need.Idealism grounded in the eschatological hope, Realism grounded in an unreasonable grace———2. Moving from Doing for to Being with(Based on Samuel Wells)There are different ways to engage in God’s mission:• Working for – Doing things on behalf of others.• Working with – Partnering alongside others.• Being for – Advocating for change at a larger scale.• Being with – Sharing life, presence, and relationship.“Being with” shifts our focus from outcomes to relationship. It is not about fixing others but about entering their experience and walking with them in mutual trust.“Being with is not about finding solutions, but about companionship amid struggle and distress.”—Samuel Wells———3. Faithful Presence and ProximityGod’s call to love the poor is not fulfilled from a distance. It happens through presence, proximity, and participation.Henri Nouwen reminds us that compassion requires entering another’s pain:“No one can help anyone without becoming involved, without taking the risk of being hurt, wounded, or even destroyed in the process.”—Henri NouwenWe meet Christ when we draw near to those who suffer. Transformation happens not through power, but through presence.

Mission: Beyond Inviting to Sunday ServiceSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Mission: Lessons from ChinaSpeaker: Pastor Quang NyguyenScripture: Luke 12:16-2116 And he (Jesus) told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’18 “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’21 “This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.” —Luke 12:16-21———1. Life is not about becoming more and more comfortableApplication:• Where in your life are you just coasting, trying to become more and more comfortable?• Is it in accumulating riches but not being rich towards God?• Are you trying to keep relationships with others too comfortable?• Is your spiritual life too comfortable?———2. We all need to do something meaningful with our livesRick Warrena. God designed us to make a difference.b. We were created to make a contribution.c. We were knit together to meet needs.“[God] has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do” —Ephesians 2:10 TEV“Before I made you in your mother’s womb, I chose you. Before you were born, I set you apart for a special work.” —Jeremiah 1:5 NCVApplication:• What are you doing for Christ that will last?———3. People need Jesus“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men[c] by which we must be saved.” —Acts 4:12 ESVApplication:• Who are you reaching out to?

“Focused” - Jesus’ TemptationSpeaker: Pastor. Kelly J. TamScripture: Matthew 4:1-11Trial (What is the hardship or struggle?)Trust (What draws us closer to God?)Transition (What is being refined?)Transformation (Who Are we Becoming?)Hardships are unavoidable, growth is our choice, and transformation is God’s work.————————————————Matthew 4:1-113 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."4 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.""————————————————Deuteronomy 8:33 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord————————————————————————————————Matthew 46 "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written:"'He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'"7 Jesus answered him, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test."————————————————Deuteronomy 6:1616 Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did at Massah.————————————————————————————————Matthew 49 "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me."10 Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan!For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only."————————————————Deuteronomy 6:1313 Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.————————————————The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”—Matthew4:3-4Trial: Self-sufficiencyTrust: DependenceTransition: Endurance & CourageJehovah Jireh (יְהוָ֣ה יִרְאֶ֑ה)“The Lord will Provide”Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’ ”Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ”—Matthew4:5-7Trial: FaithTrust: ObedienceTransition: Patience, Resilience & ConfidenceEl Emunah (אֵל אֱמוּנָה)“Faithful God”Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’ ”—Matthew 4:8-10Trial: Idolatry and CompromiseTrust: SurrenderTransition: Humility & Peaceאֵל שַׁדַּי (El Shaddai)“God Almighty”

“Rested”- Moses, Israel and the MannaSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Exodus 16:1-12,17-20,27-30How has God provided in the last 40 years at RHCCC?BIG IDEA: If you don’t trust in God’s provision, and rest/work in the way He’s designed you for, the fruits of your labour will eventually rot.Will we, in the church, take His sabbath command seriously?TRIAL - What does the trial look like in this story?Background of Exodus 1616:1-1216:17-2016:27-30TRUST - What does trust look like in this story?Can you learn to trust that God is your provider? (Reject Greed)Can you learn to trust that God’s rest for you is part of your good? (Reject Control)Is Jesus your ultimate reason to trust God? (Reject self-salvation)TRANSITION - God does provide… but can you CONTINUE to trust and rest in Him?TRANSFORMATION - What does Transformation look like in this context? In our context today?TRULY “RESTED” - A transformed person in Christ  the Lord of the Sabbath… and they know the sabbath was made for them!REFLECTION1. Have you taking Sabbath Rest seriously before the Lord? Why or why not?2. Will you learn to embrace your own God-given limits and trust the Great Provider?

Part 2– “Strengthened” — Israel’s in the WildernessSpeaker: Pastor Joey HoScripture: Numbers 32:13The Series Framework: Trial → Trust → Transition → TransformationBook of Numbers Storyline1. The beginning of their journey from Mount Sinai (Numbers 1-10)2. Wilderness of Paran (Numbers 10-19)3. Wilderness of Moab (Num. 20-36)TrialsGod used 2 ways to lead and guide the Israelites during their time in the wilderness: Pillar of Cloud & Pillar of Fire“Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. 2 “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard this.”—Numbers 12:1-2TrustTrusting in God means looking beyond what we can see to what God sees.- God wanted the Israelites to trust in Him for their daily dependence for manna and water.- God wanted the Israelites to trust in Him for physical protection from the enemies- God wanted the Israelites to trust in Him for direction as they were aimlessly following a cloud by day and fire by night without knowing the destination.“The Lord’s anger burned against Israel and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until the whole generation of those who had done evil in his sight was gone.”—Numbers 32:13TransitionTransition: A period or phase in which change is happeningEvery step of the way in the wilderness and in the people’s rebellion, God was always providing for them.TransformationGod strengthens His people through trial, trust, transition, and transformation—using wilderness hardships not to break us, but to build us into a covenant nation.Where has God strengthened our church in the last 40 years?“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”—Joshua 1:9The last 40 years of YLD stand as a testimony to God’s provision, protection, and power.

“Cleansed” - Noah’s FloodSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. TsuiScripture: Genesis 7: 1-24 "God has to wash you clean before He can make you new.”  TRIAL: What does the trial look like in this story?(Genesis 6:5-13)  TRUST: What does trust look like in this story?(Genesis 6:8-9, 14-22)  TRANSITION: God’s 40-Day Wash Cycle(Genesis 7:1-24, 8:1)  You have to trust in the WHO rather than try to figure out the WHY. Word: We trust that God keeps His promises (the WHAT) Power: We trust God’s ability to work all things out for our good (the HOW) Speed: We trust in God’s timing (the WHEN)  TRANSFORMATION: What does transformation look like in this context?(Genesis 8:15-22)God’s Two-Step Cleaning Process:Mortification: Washing away the old nature — subduing or putting to death the deeds of the sinful natureVivification: Bringing in the new nature — setting your heart and mind on the things of the Spirit “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”—2 Corinthians 5:17 Reflection:Have you resisted God’s ongoing cleansing work in your own life? What if God has been cleaning our church for a season to come?

The world outside of our worldSpeaker: Mr. Yu-Jen YangScripture: Matthew 28:18-20

The Ultimate Gift: New LifeSpeaker: Pastor Jonathan MoeScripture: Ephesians 4:22-24There are three phases in the process to moving towards being set apart for God’s purposes1. Put off Your Old Self (v.22)2. Be Made New (v.23)3. Putting on the New Self (v.24)Where do we start?• Look at yourself first • be ruthlessly honest about our sins and shortcoming • Go to School • Learn what it means to be Christian• Live your Baptism • “Putting off” and “Putting on” occurs during baptism, but living as a Christian is a continual process and not optionalClosing Thought – Are we still holding on to our old life or will we fully commit to the new life God has given us through Jesus?

DTM AnniversarySpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling lee