Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – On Sunday morning, July 5, 2026, the church gathered for the combined worship service Q3 2026 in an atmosphere that was solemn and fervent, yet very warm. It was not only a time for God’s people from four house groups to worship together, but also a moment for the whole church to turn toward a new spiritual season under the quarter’s theme: “Footsteps…”.
See photos: all the photos of the combined service on the church fanpage
Q3 Theme: Three “Footsteps” of a Follower of Jesus
In 2026, the church is following the spiritual theme “Following in His Footsteps,” listening to Jesus’ invitation: “Follow Me.” Over the three months of Q3, the whole church reflects on and practices that call through three themes:
- Footsteps of Obedience: doing what God says, even when it costs us.
- Footsteps of Proclamation: bringing the gospel to those who do not yet know the Lord.
- Footsteps of Compassion: showing God’s love to the people around us, especially those in difficulty.
These are not just lessons to hear on Sundays, but a journey each person is invited to actually walk, day by day, under God’s guidance.
A Picture of Unity Among Four House Groups
The service took place in the sweet presence of the Lord. Hymns sung wholeheartedly, sincere prayers and joyful faces as brothers and sisters from four house groups gathered together formed a beautiful picture of the unity of the body of Christ.
The combined services at the start of each quarter are a rare chance for members of different house groups to meet and realize that wherever they gather, they all belong to one Covenant family.
Communion: Remembering and Renewing Our Commitment
One of the most sacred moments of the service was when the whole church shared Communion, remembering the precious body and blood of the Savior given for humanity. In reverent silence, each person was reminded of His unchanging love and renewed their commitment to follow Him with their whole life.
Holding Communion at the start of a quarter themed “Footsteps…” carries special meaning: every step of following Jesus begins at the cross, where He went before us.
The Message: Following Jesus Cannot Be Half-Hearted
Through the preaching of God’s Word, the church was reminded that a follower of Jesus cannot walk with a half-hearted heart. Following Him requires decisiveness, without delay or dragging our feet; a clear life, without ambiguity in our choices and commitments.
God calls His people to walk with a whole heart, so that their lives bear lasting fruit for the Kingdom of God:
“I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)
The Journey Has Only Just Begun
The service ended, but the journey had only just begun. Everyone went home with a gentle yet challenging reminder: faith is shown not only in words, but in real footsteps.
May God lead us so that in this new quarter, every step of His people will be a step of obedience, a step that brings the gospel to others and a step full of compassion for those around us. In this way, the church will keep bearing fruit and glorifying God’s name in the world.
During this service, the church also prayed and sent out 5 families to plant a new church. See more activities in Church News, or contact the church office at 0942 248 688 (Zalo available).
