Announcements: July 26, 2020

Jul 25, 2020   •  

Monthly Prayer Calendar: http://www.cccdc.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Aug20-Prayer.pdf

  1. Regular Worship Services and In-Person Church Activities Are Still Suspended Indefinitely. Although the District of Columbia is in Phase 2 of Reopening which allows for in-person worship with restrictions, CCC is still delaying its return to in-person worship to make sure there is not an increase in virus spread due to the lifting of restrictions and recent mass gatherings. Many respondents to a recent survey about returning to worship at CCC wanted to wait and see how the virus spread is affected by these activities before venturing out. The plans for phased reopening of CCC will be publicized on our website, email or WeChat groups.  We will also send out a mail communication once plans are in place.  Online activities will continue for now.  The Official Board has established a Re-Opening Church Action Group which will publish the guidelines.  Check the church website frequently for up-dates, cccdc.com.

 

  1. Join us for Sunday Worship
  • Cantonese 9:30 am Access Zoom video conferencing program through this link: http://cccdc.com//us02web.zoom.us/j/7974501809.    For audio only, call 301 715 8592, enter the password 797 450 1809#.   Email or call Pastor Charles 202-271-8422 if you have any difficulty.
  • Mandarin 10:45 am Access Zoom video conferencing program through this link: http://cccdc.com//zoom.us/j/733424069 or if already in Zoom, use Conference  ID 733424069.    For audio only, call one of the numbers below and use the same Conference ID
    •  +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    •       +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
    •       +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    •       +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    •       +1 253 215 8782 US
    •       +1 301 715 8592 US
    • Call Pastor Joanna 202-684-0032 if still need help accessing program
  • English 11:00 am Subscribe to CCC’s YouTube channel http://cccdc.com//www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLrCXzAdlY7Y95KeQSbrfw/featured where all the weekly worship services may be found or visit the church website, cccdc.com or CCC’s social media for a direct link to the week’s YouTube worship recording.  For those without internet or smartphone access, please email aaron.woo@cccdc.com for alternate option to be connected.   Sunday School Activities for Children are available online.  Please check the link sent to your email or WeChat group.

 

  1. Sunday School for Children continues summer virtual class meetings on Zoom at 9:30 am on Sundays for current and rising Kindergarten through 5th The class will be an hour.  If you do not already receive the links for Sunday School activities, please send your email to jkee301@gmail.com.

 

  1. Online Prayer Meetings
  • Need Prayer. Send your request through the homepage of the church website. http://tiny.cc/CCC-Prayers
  • Monthly Church-wide Prayer Meeting. We invite you to join together as a church family for prayer on the first Monday of the month from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm.  Next one is August 3, 2020. Participants may pray in any language, offering only words meant for God.  There should be no explanation or self-introduction. You may come any time during the hour by dialing: 1-224-520-9892; PIN: 763875213# (Long distance charges may apply).  You may also pray for other items on your mind at the time.
  • Cantonese, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:45 pm. To join the Zoom video meeting, use this link: http://cccdc.com//us02web.zoom.us/j/7974501809.    For audio only, call 301 715 8592, enter the password 797 450 1809#.
  • Mandarin, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm for congregation-wide prayer. Young adult group meets for prayer and study on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 pm and Sundays for Discipleship Class at 1 pm.  Dial 712-770-4968 and enter 848249# when directed.

 

  1. Holy Communion Our church usually observe the monthly Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month.  This has been interrupted by the COVID-19 situation, but we will resume celebrating this sacrament together once our church has resumed our meetings in the church building.

 

  1. Pastors available Our pastors have been staying connected and helping congregation members by phone, email and text. Please reach out if you or a loved one are in need of pastoral care or other assistance.  Pastor Charles – 202-271-8422; Pastor Josh – 1-847-293-7585; Pastor Joanna – 202-684-0032

 

  1. The church office and Chinatown Service Center may be reached by phone during weekday office hours, 9 am – 4 pm. Jenny will answer for the church at 202-637-9852 and Michelle will answer the Chinatown Service Center line at 202-898-0061.    Our building worker continues to maintain our building following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting against COVID-19.

 

  1. English Congregation Online Meetings:

 

  1. Offerings and Donations are welcome as church expenses continue. Send checks in the mail, add CCC to your bill pay service from your bank, or send through Pay Pal.  Make payable to Chinese Community Church, 500 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.  We continue to support our missionaries from these agencies – Gospel Carrier International, Chinese Gospel Broadcasting Center, International Foundation, China Outreach Ministries, COM, Navigators in Thailand, Send International in Middle East, Youth Ministry in China, South Shore Mission of Edge City Church, so please remember them in prayer and pledges, if you are able. A new missionary couple has been approved for support in Myanmar through Pioneer International.

 

  1. Devotional Booklets in English and Chinese are available. If you or someone you know would like a booklet which you would normally pick up from the church, please send your name and address to info@cccdc.com and we will mail out a current version to you.

 

  1. Precautionary Measures Due to Coronavirus
  • Although the area stay-at-home restriction has been eased, you are advised to be cautious when going out – you are required to wear a face covering in DC anytime you are away from home, including outside.  Stay away from large gatherings. Stay home if you are sick.
  • Details of activity information changes are announced through the website, phone tree, social media, WTOP and WJLA.  If you want to be on the email list, please make sure we have your current email by contacting linda@cccdc.com
  • It is suggested that those returning from overseas or long distance travel or been in a large group should stay at home for two weeks to minimize spreading contagions.
  • Follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for protecting yourself – wash hands frequently with soap and water, cover coughs and sneezes, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, stay home if you feel ill.  Wear a face covering over nose and mouth if you have to go out.
  • Consult a doctor if you have a high fever, cough or breathing problems.
  • Be aware of anti-Asian/Chinese sentiments from those who have anger or fear related to the virus’ origins.  Call 911 if you feel threatened.
  • Trust God in this and all situations acting as Jesus would to check on people who may need assistance, not giving into fear, verifying information before passing it on, praying often for His protection and trusting Him for the outcome.  Our response in any situation is a testimony of our faith.

 

  1. Save the Date In place of our usual Summer Retreat, a one-day virtual retreat will be held on August 22. Reverend Jim Han, pastor at Open Worship Tacoma Central Presbyterian Church (OWTCPC), will lead two sessions on “Fighting for True Joy in the Pandemic”.  See registration information on the website,

 

 

報告事項

 

  1. 常規崇拜和在教堂舉辦的教會活動仍然無限制暫停。儘管特區政府進入了重新開放城市的第二階段,允許有限制性的正常崇拜,但我們決定延遲恢復正常崇拜,以確保沒有由於取消限制和大型聚會帶來的病毒傳播的增加。在最近關於恢復正常崇拜的調查中,很多人想要等待和觀察病毒受解禁和集會活動的影響程度,再行教會的重新開放。美京中華基督教會分階段重新開放的計劃將公佈在教會的網站、電子郵件和微信群裏,一旦計劃開始實施,也將發送信件通知大家。線上活動繼續進行。董事會組建了“重啓教會行動小組”,該小組將公佈恢復教堂崇拜的指導方案。敬請經常查看教會網站公佈的最新消息 cccdc.com

 

  1. 請參加在綫主日崇拜:
  • 粵語堂:主日早晨9點30分聯綫ZOOM視頻會議加入崇拜,网址为:http://cccdc.com//us02web.zoom.us/j/7974501809 ;如果只想收聽聲音,可以撥電話+1 301 715 8592,然後再鍵入797 450 1809# 就可加入崇拜。您有任何疑問請用電話(202-271-8422)或電郵的方式聯絡辜漢然牧師。
  • 國語堂:主日早晨10點45分使用視頻會議軟件ZOOM,接入以下鏈接:http://cccdc.com//zoom.us/j/733424069;如果您已經登錄ZOOM,會議的ID是733424069。如果只想使用聲音,可以撥打下列任何一個電話,然後再輸入會議的ID號碼即可接入:
    • +1 312 626 6799 美國 (芝加哥)
    • +1 929 205 6099 美國 (紐約)
    • +1 346 248 7799 美國 (休斯敦)
    • +1 669 900 6833 美國 (聖荷西)
    • +1 253 215 8782 美國
    • +1 301 715 8592 美國

如果需要幫助,請打電話聯係徐麗娟傳道:202-684-0032

 

  1. 夏季兒童網絡主日學:已於7月5日開學,采用ZOOM軟件,主日早晨9點30分開始,適於幼稚園和今年即將升入幼稚園的兒童,和1到5年級的小學生。每次課時為1小時。如果您沒有收到主日學活動的鏈接,請發送電子郵件到jkee301@gmail.com查詢鏈接方式。

 

  1. 在綫禱告會!
  • 禱告需求:請在教會網站主頁上傳您的禱告需求http://tiny.cc/CCC-Prayers
  • 全教會在綫禱告會:每個月第一個星期一晚上7點30分至8點30分,我們邀請您參加全教會電話禱告。下一次禱告會的時間是2020年8月3日。您可以用任何語言參加,無需解釋或自我介紹,向天父上帝禱告。請在這段時間撥打電話號碼1-224-520-9892,再鍵入密碼763875213#即可加入禱告會(可能會有長途電話費用)。您也可以為即時出現在腦海中的任何事項禱告。
  • 粵語堂:星期三和星期天晚上7點45分,使用ZOOM視頻會議,請點擊http://cccdc.com//us02web.zoom.us/j/7974501809加入禱告會,或撥打電話+1 301 715 8592,然後再跟隨提示鍵入797 450 1809# 也可加入禱告會。
  • 國語堂:撥打電話712-770-4968,跟隨提示鍵入848249# 就可加入以下活動:星期二晚上7點為全體國語會衆禱告會;青年團契禱告查經的時間是星期三和星期五晚上10點;主日下午1點為門徒培訓課程的時間。

 

  1. 聖餐:美京中華基督教會通常在每個月的第一個主日領受聖餐,目前因爲新冠病毒的影響而中斷,但我們會等到回到教堂再一起領受餅杯。

 

  1. 教會的牧師通過電子郵件或電話聯絡以及短信的方式與會衆保持聯係,為您或家人提供教牧需求,敬請在教會網站查看教牧同工的聯繫方式,包括電子郵件地址和電話號碼。三堂牧師的電話聯係方式:辜漢然牧師 – 202-271-8422;英文堂曹牧師 – 1-847-293-7585; 徐麗娟傳道– 202-684-0032。

 

  1. 教會辦公室和服務中心在週一到週五,上午九點到下午四點辦公時間之內可以提供電話服務:Jenny接聽教會辦公室電話202-637-9852,Michelle接聽服務中心電話202-898-0061。按照疾病防控中心對新冠病毒的指南,教堂建築物管理工作人員持續對教堂建築物做清潔和消毒工作。

 

  1. 英文團契網絡聚會
  • 成人主日學,主日早晨9點,網絡鏈接 http://cccdc.com//meet.google.com/hoh-cjqa-iug
  • 主日網絡聚會, 中午12點,網絡鏈接 http://cccdc.com//meet.google.com/oix-aitm-fne
  • 英文查經小組, 每個月的第2和第4個星期五晚上8點。查經借助google hangouts 的方式進行 – google.com/hub-vsdj-vey 或電話撥入1-252-460-9074 (密碼: 704777091)
  1. 您的奉獻:可以以郵寄支票或銀行轉賬,以及通過Pay Pal的方式支持教會目前的開支。奉獻支票擡頭是:Chinese Community Church, 地址是500 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. 我們繼續支持這些宣教機構:國際福音飛行事工、華僑福音廣播中心、International Foundation (中國西南山區鄉村)、中國外展事工(在美國的中國學生和學者)、友愛中華(COM)、Navigators (泰國)、Send International (中東)、中國青少年事工和South Shore Mission of Edge City Church (紐約)、Pioneer International(教會已經批准通過該機構支持一對宣教士夫婦在緬甸的事工)。請在禱告中紀念他們並以財務奉獻繼續支持宣教事工。
  2. 中英文靈命讀物紙質期刊:如果您和您的朋友仍然喜歡閲讀教會訂閲的紙質屬靈期刊,請將您的姓名和地址電郵至info@cccdc.com,當季的期刊會郵寄給您。

 

  1. 新型冠狀病毒預警預防措施:
  • 目前本地區的居家令已經放鬆,但建議您出外時多加小心,遠離集會,如果生病了,请留在家中。在特區離家外出,包括呆在戶外都要求戴口罩。
  • 教會崇拜計劃和變更請查看教會網站、電話網絡、社交媒體和WTOP、WJLA。如果您想收到教會的電子郵件,請將您目前適用的電子郵件地址發送到:linda@cccdc.com
  • 建議從海外或長途旅行回來的人和參加了大型集會的人應在家裡自我隔離兩個星期,以最大程度地減少病毒蔓延。
  • 請您遵守疾病防疫中心的保護指南:用肥皂和水勤洗手、咳嗽和打噴嚏時請用紙巾或您的衣袖遮蓋、避免用不潔净的手揉眼睛、鼻子和嘴,如果生病請居家不要外出。如必要出外走動時請戴口罩遮蓋口鼻。
  • 如果您有如發燒、持續咳嗽、呼吸困難,請諮詢醫生。
  • 警惕與疫情相關的仇視亞裔/華裔的行爲,如遭遇威脅,請撥打911。
  • 在這場疫情中信靠上帝,相信上帝掌管萬有,如同耶穌,時刻查看人的需要,並以平安代替驚恐;不傳播不經證實的言論,隨時禱告求上帝的保守,將一切的結果交托給祂。我們在任何情況下的行爲都是為祂做見證。

 

  1. 教會活動:教會的夏季退修會已經取消,8月22日將有爲期一天的網絡退修會(英文)——主題:為疫情中的喜樂征戰、講員:Reverend Jim Han(Open Worship Tacoma Central Presbyterian Church (OWTCPC))。詳細信息將稍後公佈,敬請留意。
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