Announcements for September 21, 2008

1. SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING, October 5, 2008 at 12:45 pm will be held for people to share their views on the candidacy of Luther Schrum for English Associate Pastor. The Search Committee would appreciate your feedback and prayers as we wait on the Lord’s leading in this matter. Members of the committee are Ming Wei Lim, Evelyn Au, Tom Kee, Dennis Lee, Mark Tso, Margaret Woo, Walter Woo and Wai Chen.

2. 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.

3. OCTOBER CALENDAR will be published next Sunday. Please give your activity details to the office by Wednesday this week.

4. CANTONESE FELLOWSHIP BUS TRIP to New York City on Saturday, September 27 is scheduled. The bus will leave from Wheaton Plaza at 6:30 am and leave New York Chinatown at 7:00 pm to return to D.C. Cost is $30 per person. Space is limited so reserve your seat with Monica Wong or Pui Han Lee as soon as possible. All are welcome.

5. NOMINATING COMMITTEE has proposed a list of candidates for the 2009 Official Board and officers. Church members may also be nominated from the floor at the Congregation meeting provided they have consented to serve and have not just served two consecutive terms. We thank God for those willing to serve God in this way.

6. “ENTERTAIMENT 2009” books are available from Ruth Wong (703-938-6868). A copy costs $25 and will benefit the Building Fund. Please contact Ruth Wong after church service.

7. HELP NEEDED Our GWU Bible Study group is helping overseas students to settle into the area. If you could assist with things like shopping or bringing them to church, please contact Zhengyu Feng: zhengyufeng@gmail.com or after Mandarin worship for details. Many opportunities to help exist, so if you have some free time, let Zhengyu know of your availability.

8. UPCOMING EVENTS

October 5, 2008 Special Congregation Meeting
October 11, 2008 ACM Evangelistic Musical Outreach Program
October 12, 2008 Joint Chinese Worship and ACM Evangelistic Program
October 25, 2008 Fall Festival
October 26, 2008 Congregation Meeting for Election

Month of Prayer – September 7 – October 4 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. John 15:7 This week our prayer theme is Worldwide Church of Christ. Let us approach God in boldness and obedience as we consider how Jesus binds brothers and sisters around the world together by his love and salvation.

Pray for brothers and sisters in Christ:

+ Those in need of healing and others receiving medical treatments. Pray also for their family members. We praise God that Tow and Ida are feeling better – may God continue to strengthen them.
+ Pray for those who must worship in secret and the persecuted believers.
+ Pray for Greg and Luna as they started off for a faith journey of service in China, that the road will be clearly marked and free of obstacles.
+ Pray for those who welcome and assist all the new, incoming students.
+ Pray for blessings and unity in and among other local churches and God’s global church.
+ Pray for the Cantonese ministry for their continued faithfulness and growth. Thank God for their leadership with the Cool Church Kids and care for the other congregations.

Pray for needs of 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 the Associate Pastor position. May God lead us to discern his perfect will.
+ Pray for those who help maintain God’s church.
+ Pray that CCC will glorify God in all its thoughts and works and to be strong against spiritual battles.

Pray for individual spiritual growth:

+ Show me what it means in 1 Pet 2:20 and 21 that I have been called to suffer like Christ. Help me to see that being a Christian is not always about feeling good, but about being molded for God’s greater good. Teach me that All who desire to live godly lives will be persecuted. 2 Ti 3:12 Give me a heart like the Apostle Paul to join Christ in the fellowship of his sufferings.
+ In times of distress, remember the capacity, majesty and authority of the Lord and how he is in control of all situations. I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Ps 77:11,12