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Announcements for August 31, 3008

September 14th, 2008

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is expressed to Pamela Yee Lew and family. Her brother, Glenn K. Yee, passed away on 8/24/08 in Sacramento from complications from a brain tumor. Funeral services were held on 8/28. May God bring comfort and peace to his family.

OFFICIAL BOARD HIGHLIGHTS At a special meeting of the Board on August 24, 2008 the following was decided:

Exterior renovation – approved change orders to original contract with WEI which will be at church expense including recreating window heads over the stained glass windows, restoring damaged brownstone belt course in the middle of the brick walls, adding storm window to front round stained glass window, installing brick above 502 door (where termite damaged wood was removed), repair front steps to townhouse, repair fence, replace scupper and downspouts, add new cornerstone, and cover design costs for some of the change orders and the previously approved tower addition. Most of the work is to prevent future or further damage to the building or for safety. Cost is estimated to be $130,000.00.

Associate pastor position – Rev. Lai Fan Wong completed her interview the weekend of August 16 and 17 for consideration as Associate Pastor to serve the Chinese congregations and stayed on to attend some of the Cantonese and Mandarin activities the week after. The Search Committee is praying about the match of Rev. Wong with the needs of CCC and will make a recommendation to the Board by September 3.

SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 12:45 pm for the congregation to give any final feedback comments to the Board about the Associate Pastor search. Following the congregation meeting, the Official Board will meet to act on the Search Committee’s recommendation.

ENGLISH ASSOCIATE PASTOR POSITION The Search Committee has invited Luther Schrum to visit as a formal candidate September 12-14. A church-wide potluck lunch is scheduled for September 13 at noon and Luther will preach at the English Service on September 14.

NEW MEMBERS will be received on November 23 at the Joint Thanksgiving Sunday Worship Service. Those who are interested in joining the CCC family of faith through baptism, affirmation of faith or transfer, should contact Pastor Charles as soon as possible so that membership classes can be arranged.

Mandarin Ministry Update. (1) Pray for Greg and Luna Chen as they prepare to go overseas to firm up plans for missionary service. Greg and Luna will be back in DC in November. (2) The contact persons for Mandarin ministry are Zhengyu Feng (zhengyufeng@gmail.com) and Pastor Charles (ckcccdc@verizon.net). Please underpin the entire ministry team with prayers (Neh 8:10; Ps 81:8).

SUNDAY LUNCH PROGRAM begins on September 7, 2008. If you can help cook lunch, please sign the schedule on the kitchen bulletin board. Please also return any items borrowed from the kitchen and remember to request supplies/equipment from the Kitchen Committee at least a week in advance if your group is in need of anything. Thanks for your cooperation.

HELP NEEDED Our GWU Bible Study group will help overseas students to settle into the area as they arrive to attend school this fall. You could help welcome these students in the following ways:

  • Assist with shopping (groceries and apartment needs, such as IKEA) (periodically until students are settled in)
  • Invite students to Sunday worship and be their link to coming to know Christ.

    • Please contact Zhengyu Feng: zhengyufeng@gmail.com or after Mandarin worship for details. Many other opportunities to help exist, so if you can even spare a couple hours of time, let Zhengyu know of your availability.

    ELDER CARE POSITION A couple in the church needs help in their home 3x per week (4 hours each time). Some English helpful. Call the church office if you can help meet this need.

    BE CAREFUL IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD The Asian Liaison Unit of the DC Police Department notes an increase of robberies in our community and suggests following some common sense advice – carry a minimum cash amount, credit cards, IDs; walk in groups; be watchful of your surroundings.

    SUPPORT CHINATOWN SERVICE CENTER BY SHOPPING! Macy’s celebrates a national day to recognize local non-profit organizations including the Chinatown Service Center (CSC). By purchasing a shopping pass, you can support the continued community outreach effort of the CSC, while enjoying a day full of discounts, entertainment, and a chance to win a $500 gift card on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at any Macy’s store nationwide. Please purchase $5 Shop for A Saving Passes from May Cheung or at the CSC office or contact Lisa Ma at 202-898-0061 for further information.

    Prayers

    Prayer and praise will be our power house: ‘“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.” We urge all believers to raise up the church in prayers, expecting God to move and act. Jesus says the harvest is already plentiful but we must pray (Mt 9:38).

    Pray for brothers and sisters in Christ:

  • Those in need of healing – Tow Moy, Lili Fan, Ida Lee, King Lee, Pastor Charles’ family members (mother, brothers, niece, and nephew), and others receiving medical treatments. Pray also for their family members.
  • Students returning to school – may God equip them with both intellectual and spiritual wisdom and protect them in their daily environment.
  • Pray for Greg and Luna as they prepare for a faith journey of service in China, that the road will be clearly marked and free of obstacles.
  • Pray for those thinking about making a faith commitment to Jesus Christ.
  • For the Lew and Yee families in their time of mourning.

    • Pray for needs of the church:

  • For the Nominating Committee’s task – that members will pray earnestly about serving God in a leadership position in the church.
  • For the resources needed to bring glory to God through the beauty of the church building and the program needs therein.
  • For wisdom for Search Committee as they tackle the task of filling two Associate Pastor positions. May God lead us to discern his perfect will.
  • For the complicated decisions to be made – may God’s spirit of unity and love direct the discussions and outcome.

    • Pray for individual spiritual growth (devotional materials are on the magazine racks):

  • Your actions are your witness. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23.
  • Think of the rich inheritance you have. Yet to all who receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12