Sunday Service on Jan. 4, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Jan. 4, 2026

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Sermon: Report On Victories and Challenges In 2025

The sermon captures a reflective and community-oriented address at the Triangle Family Church, centered on reviewing the past year 2025 and looking ahead to 2026. The speaker begins by explaining the significance of the Sunday of the Epiphany, which celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the Savior, typically observed on January 6 or the closest Sunday. The speaker then transitions to a detailed recount of the church’s vibrant activities in 2025, highlighting key events such as peace rallies, family workshops, religious forums, and cultural celebrations. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with other churches, engagement of young people and families, and responding to social issues like religious persecution. A major theme is the importance of prioritizing health and family, especially for senior members, as foundational to sustaining community efforts. The speaker recognizes the tireless work of church leaders and volunteers, stressing that the church’s accomplishments are collective achievements. Several special events are described, including the “Peace Starts with Me” rally, a special grace ceremony that drew infrequent attendees, and a well-received Christmas celebration that successfully attracted young families through a warm, inviting atmosphere. The speaker also highlights the first-ever winter workshop aimed at third-generation members, noting its success despite logistical challenges and chaotic moments. This workshop is seen as a crucial step toward nurturing the future of the movement and strengthening faith transmission across generations. Looking into 2026, the speaker acknowledges the many challenges ahead but expresses confidence in the church’s unity and divine guidance. The address closes with a heartfelt prayer, invoking Heavenly Parent’s support to unite the community and lead them through a hopeful future grounded in love, truth, and resilience. Highlights - Explanation of the Epiphany Sunday and its significance in celebrating the revelation of Jesus as Savior. - God’s guidance to prioritize health and caring for one’s spouse as foundational responsibilities. - “Peace Starts with Me” rally showcased successful collaboration among multiple churches. - Special grace ceremony and Christmas celebration helped attract young families and infrequent attendees. - Forum on religious persecution highlighted global Christian struggles and the importance of solidarity. - The first winter workshop for third-generation members fostered faith education and community bonding. - Closing prayer emphasized unity, hope, and reliance on Heavenly Parent for guidance in 2026.

Sunday School - Bible Study: Parable of Talents

This presentation teaches children about the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25) using a hands-on apple metaphor and interactive discussion to help them understand how God gives each person unique abilities and expects them to be used faithfully.

It begins with an icebreaker activity (“Apple of God’s Eye”), where participants choose and polish an apple to represent themselves—highlighting that everyone has strengths and areas for growth. Apples are then used as a metaphor to show that talents, like apples, can shine when cared for or go to waste when ignored. 

The lesson transitions into the biblical story, explaining that a “talent” was a large amount of money and that servants received different amounts based on their abilities. Two servants invested and multiplied what they were given, while one hid his talent. The presentation uses questions and a video to help children think critically about effort, responsibility, and growth. 

Next, it explores the master’s response, emphasizing that faithfulness and effort—not equality of results—are what pleased the master. The servant who hid his talent is used as a warning against fear, laziness, or wasting God-given gifts. 

The final section applies the lesson to real life: children are encouraged to serve God with their talents, give their best even if they are not perfect, and use their abilities to bless others. The presentation closes with reflection questions, discussion, and creative activities such as coloring or crafts to reinforce the message.