EDIFY IN TRUTH & EXHORT ONE ANOTHER 真理建造，彼此勉勵 GCCC 2016 Annual Theme

Mission & Vision Statements Mission statement: ◦ Lead all to Christ & Perfect the saints Vision statement: ◦ In the glorious house of the Lord, we love one another, steadfast in Truth, work in the ministry, and bear fruits.

使命與異象 使命 : ◦ 領人歸主, 建立聖徒 異象： ◦ 在神榮耀的家中 : 彼此相愛﹐持守真理﹐ 各盡其職﹐多結果子

Core Value 信仰價值 Core values: Christ is head, faithful to the Word, obedient to the Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, unity in love, spreading the Gospel, and passing on the faith to the next generation. 基督為首, 忠於聖經, 順服聖靈, 靈命長進, 相愛合一, 廣傳福音, 信仰承傳

INTRODUCTION Theme for 2016: ◦ Edify in Truth & Exhort One Another ◦ 真理建造，彼此勉勵 2016, another transformative year

Colossians 3:16-17 Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (17) And everything, whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.

EDIFY IN TRUTH 真理建造

Edify in Truth Biblical Truth is the foundation of the church We are the bride of Christ ◦ Eph 5:25-27 … Christ… loved the church and gave Himself for it, (26) that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word, (27) that He might present it to Himself as the glorious church, without spot or wrinkle or any such things, but that it should be holy and without blemish.

What is the Truth?

What is it to live and serve the Truth of God?

Shema, Israel! Listen, Church, the bride of Christ. ◦ Love the Lord in obedience to His Law, in every aspect of our lives. ◦ It is not hard!

Application ： Shema ！ Learn the Word, read the Word, study the Word Live the Word ， Let the Word of the Lord perfuse and prevail in you life. The Truth Himself, and His teachings being the foundation of how we live and how we serve.

Heed the Holy Spirit! Deu 30:19-20 I call Heaven and earth to record today against you. I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore, choose life, so that both you and your seed may live, (20) so that you may love Jehovah your God, and that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him. For He is your life and the length of your days, so that you may dwell in the land which Jehovah swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give it to them.

Build upon the foundation of Word

A Pastor’s Heart Song Php 2:1-2 If there is therefore any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tendernesses and mercies, (2) then fulfill my joy, that you may be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord and of one mind.

EXHORT ONE ANOTHER 彼此勉勵

Mar 12:29-31 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, "Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord; (30) and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength." This is the first commandment. (31) And the second is like this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.

The fulfilment of the Law Gal 5:14 For all the Law is fulfilled in one word, even in this, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Gal 5:14 A healthy church and vibrant church ◦ Love in the Truth of Christ ◦ Mutual encouragement

The Importance of Church Life Have a renewed view of your brothers and sisters. ◦ Php 2:4 Do not let each man look upon his own things, but each man also on the things of others. The importance of fellowship ◦ YOU ARE your brother’s keeper ！

Another Pastor’s Heart Song 1Jn 4:11-12 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. (12) No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwells in us, and His love is perfected in us.

Conclusion 2016 Theme: ◦ Edify in Truth & Exhort One Another ◦ 真理建造，彼此勉勵 Build upon the Truth Encourage one another in love. Renewed mind and exercise love

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