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). Let us continue the habit of spending time with God daily. Let CCC to be a house of prayer for all peoples.

Pray for brothers and sisters in Christ:

• For healing and strength for those with ongoing medical treatment, chronic pain, or hospitalization. May they and their family members find peace and courage as they trust God.
• Pray for missionaries currently on home leave – pray that this time will allow them to clearly discern God’s will for their ministry.
• Pray for those considering baptism at CCC – may God grow the seed that was planted in these new believers.
• Pray for the families with newborns – may we help to love these babies into the Kingdom.
• Thank God for our missionaries – for their vision, commitment, and sacrifice. May we support them through our prayers and financial gifts.
• Pray for those who visited CCC for the first time yesterday – may that experience create a desire to know Jesus as their Savior.

Pray for needs of the church:

• Pray that we may focus our prayers and activities on reaching out. The theme – Building a People for God’s Kingdom: Making Christ Known – continues for this year. Pray that we each make it a priority to share Christ.
• Thank God for the workers in the sanctuary – that they are committed to doing the best job they can. Pray for their safety and perseverance.
• Pray for the new discipleship class and ongoing Bible study groups – that these spiritual growth opportunities will foster deeper relationships with Jesus.
• Pray for our Board committees as they plan for 2012 and beyond. May they be bold in vision and encouraging in spirit as they look forward.
• Pray for renewed energy and unity of spirit among congregation members, that the light of Jesus shining in us may be inviting to all we meet.

Pray for individual spiritual growth: I Corinthians 13: 13 Now these three remain: faith, hope and love…. “All things are possible to him who believes; they are less difficult to him who hopes; they are easier to him who loves, and they are easier still to him who practices all three virtues.” [Practicing His Presence, Lawrence and Laubach]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. NEXT SUNDAY Three worship services will be held at regular times:

• 9:30 am Cantonese Hung Memorial Hall
• 10:45 am Mandarin Rooms 301-303
• 11:00 am English Hung Memorial Hall

2. APPRECIATION is expressed to all who helped with yesterday’s Chinese New Year celebration at the church, especially the Cantonese Ministry Team who took the lead in coordinating the church-wide festivities and outreach.

3. NEW MEMBER CLASSES If you are interested in becoming a member of CCC through baptism, affirmation of faith or transfer, please contact one of the pastors as soon as possible so that membership classes can be scheduled. New members will be received on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. Deadline for sign-up for baptism classes is February 12 and for transfer, February 26, 2012.

4. SEEDS FELLOWSHIP, for families with young children, will meet next Saturday, February 11 at 10 am at Tom and Joanne’s. Please contact them for more details.

5. NEW DISCIPLESHIP CLASS will start on February 11 at 2:30 pm and continue through March on Saturdays – topic, The Holy Spirit and the Church. Contact Pastor Sam if interested, sam@cccdc.com.

6. ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET sponsored by Couples’ Club at China Garden Restaurant on Sunday, February 19, 2012 is sold out.

7. MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP NIGHT A missionary will be visiting CCC February 25-26 to share ministry experiences on Saturday, February 25 at 3 pm at the church and during Sunday School classes on Sunday, February 26. Please plan to attend a session.

8. FLOWER DONORS FOR 2012 Remember a loved one or special occasion by donating flowers for the sanctuary altar. Cost is $20 per vase. Flower chart is located on the HMH bulletin board.

9. LUNCH COOKS NEEDED In order to continue with the lunch hour, we need more participation by the congregation to be lunch cooks and helpers. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the kitchen hallway.

10. SCHEDULE CHANGES due to weather emergencies, will be announced on WTOP (News 9 ) or WJLA (ABC 7 or News 8). You may also check the CCC website. If you are not currently on a phone tree list, please leave your name and phone number in the church office or email to linda@cccdc.com and you will be added.

11. PHASE II SANCTUARY RENOVATION IS IN PROGRESS Completed – brick and wood framing repairs, waterproofing, structural steel framing, wall insulation. In progress – rough-in ceiling, ceiling insulation, mechanical, plumbing and electrical.. Please pay attention to safety precautions and pardon the dust migrating through the floorboards. FUNDRAISING STATUS Thank you to all who have contributed to the Phase II Sanctuary Renovation Fund. We will continue to gratefully receive donations until the last bill is paid and the project is completed (hopefully, by May 2012). The Fundraising Committee anticipates that the current level of giving and anticipated pledges will fully fund the project without a loan or line of credit. Outstanding pledges – The Committee would like to begin work on the “giving tree” layout, so, if you have an outstanding pledge, please let Linda know its status by March 31, 2012. Your support is appreciated.

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). Let us continue the habit of spending time with God daily. Let CCC to be a house of prayer for all peoples.

Pray for brothers and sisters in Christ:

• For healing and strength for those with ongoing medical treatment, chronic pain, or hospitalization. May they and their family members find peace and courage as they trust God.
• Pray for coordination of training of ministers. Pray that God will strengthen their commitment to service at their upcoming retreat.
• Pray for missionaries currently on home leave – pray that this time will allow them to clearly discern God’s will for their ministry.
• Pray for those putting their hope in a new year – may that hope include the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
• Pray for those considering baptism at CCC – may God grow the seed that was planted in these new believers.
• Thank God for our Sunday School teachers who commit time and love to training our young children.
• Pray for loved ones within our own family who do not yet know Jesus.

Pray for needs of the church:

• Pray that we may focus our prayers and activities on reaching out. The theme – Building a People for God’s Kingdom: Making Christ Known – continues for this year. Pray that we each make it a priority to share Christ.
• Thank God for the workers in the sanctuary – that they are committed to doing the best job they can. Pray for their safety and perseverance.
• Pray for our upcoming Chinese New Year outreach – pray that those in the community will be drawn to the church and experience the love of God as they enter in.
• Pray for our Board committees as they plan for 2012 and beyond. May they be bold in vision and encouraging in spirit as they look forward.
• Pray for renewed energy and unity of spirit among congregation members, that the light of Jesus shining in us may be inviting to all we meet.

For reflection:

• Lately, how has your passion been for obeying God’s will in your life?
• What area in particular have you been struggling to submit your will to God?
• What are ways in which we can practically re-prioritize our lives, so that our focus is more on the kingdom of God and not on the kingdom of this world?

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. NEXT SUNDAY Joint Communion Worship will be at 10:45 am in the Hung Memorial Hall. All Sunday School classes will meet at 9:30 am. Visitors will share their mission experiences at 9:30 am at joint Chinese Sunday School and at 1:00 pm in English.

2. NEW MEMBER CLASSES If you are interested in becoming a member of CCC through baptism, affirmation of faith or transfer, please contact one of the pastors as soon as possible so that membership classes can be scheduled. New members will be received on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. Deadline for sign-up for baptism classes is February 12 and for transfer, February 26, 2012.

3. NEW DISCIPLESHIP CLASS starting on February 11 through March on Saturdays – topic, The Holy Spirit and the Church. Contact Pastor Sam if interested, sam@cccdc.com.

4. ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET sponsored by Couples’ Club at China Garden Restaurant will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 5 pm. Cost is $27 per person. Please see Tow or Ruth if you would like to purchase tickets. Proceeds will benefit CCC. Menu on bulletin board.

5. 2011 CONTRIBUTIONS STATEMENTS are available. See Linda.

6. OUTREACH DONATIONS The three congregational ministry teams are planning a Chinese New Year celebration and outreach on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 11 am – 2 pm at the church (new date). They are asking for donations of the following new items: digital camera, digital alarm clock, water steamer, coffee maker, set of silverware (set for 4 people), toaster oven. Please see Pastor Charles, Pastor Sam, or Thomas if you’d like to help or have questions.

7. MISSIONARIES ON HOME LEAVE – Please watch the calendar for opportunities to find our how God has been ministering through our missionaries.

8. A/V SETUP CREW HELP NEEDED The Audio and Visual set-up team is need of additional volunteer support. If you’re interested in helping out with the setup and operation, please contact Aaron.

9. FLOWER DONORS FOR 2012 Remember a loved one or special occasion by donating flowers for the sanctuary altar. Cost is $20 per vase. Flower chart is located on the HMH bulletin board.

10. LUNCH COOKS NEEDED In order to continue with the lunch hour, we need more participation by the congregation to be lunch cooks and helpers. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the kitchen hallway.

11. SCHEDULE CHANGES due to weather emergencies, will be announced on WTOP (News 9) or WJLA (ABC 7 or News 8 ). You may also check the CCC website. If you are not currently on a phone tree list, please leave your name and phone number in the church office or email to linda@cccdc.com and you will be added.

12. PHASE II SANCTUARY RENOVATION IS IN PROGRESS Completed – brick and wood framing repairs, waterproofing. In progress – structural steel framing, rough-in ceiling, mechanical, plumbing and electrical.. Please pay attention to safety precautions and pardon the dust migrating through the floorboards. FUNDRAISING STATUS Thank you to all who have contributed to the Phase II Sanctuary Renovation Fund. We will continue to gratefully receive donations until the last bill is paid and the project is completed (hopefully, by May 2012). The Fundraising Committee anticipates that the current level of giving and anticipated pledges will fully fund the project without a loan or line of credit. Outstanding pledges – The Committee would like to begin work on the “giving tree” layout, so, if you have an outstanding pledge, please let Linda know its status by March 31, 2012. Your support is appreciated.

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). Let us continue the habit of spending time with God daily. Let CCC to be a house of prayer for all peoples.

Pray for brothers and sisters in Christ:

• For healing and strength for those with ongoing medical treatment, chronic pain, or hospitalization. May they and their family members find peace and courage as they trust God.
• Pray for our expectant mothers – that delivery will be smooth and babies and mothers will be healthy.
• Pray for our college students returning to school. May they approach the new semester with enthusiasm while keeping their eye on the “prize.”
• Pray for those of us resolving to follow God more closely this year – that we will be committed to making Jesus our closest friend.
• Pray for those waiting patiently or impatiently for an answer to prayer. May the answer be even better than we can imagine.
• Pray for our missionaries as they face decisions on where to focus their energies for 2012.

Pray for needs of the church:

• Pray that we may focus our prayers and activities on reaching out. The theme – Building a People for God’s Kingdom: Making Christ Known – continues for this year. Pray that we each make it a priority to share Christ.
• Thank God for the workers in the sanctuary – that they are committed to doing the best job they can.
• Pray for our upcoming Chinese New Year outreach – pray that those in the community will experience the love of God; that the bond that will unite our hearts will be the Holy Spirit.
• Pray that CCC believers will find a place to use their God-given gifts for His Kingdom.
• Pray for the new Board – that they will be able to discern the ministry goals, programs, and attitudes for making CCC a people for God’s Kingdom.

For reflection:

• From what kind of values and priorities have I been making my vocational choices?
• How do those values compare to the values of God’s kingdom found in Matthew 5 and 6? How can I change the direction of my current life decisions so that they are more in line with the values of the kingdom of God?
• What are the convictions and callings that I have received from God about my life journey? How have I responded to these callings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. NEXT SUNDAY Three worship services will be held at regular times:

• 9:30 am Cantonese Hung Memorial Hall
• 10:45 am Mandarin Rooms 301-303
• 11:00 am English Hung Memorial Hall

2. NEW MEMBER CLASSES If you are interested in becoming a member of CCC through baptism, affirmation of faith or transfer, please contact one of the pastors as soon as possible so that membership classes can be scheduled. New members will be received on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. Deadline for sign-up for baptism classes is February 12 and for transfer, February 26, 2012.

3. NEW DISCIPLESHIP CLASS FORMING at the end of January on The Holy Spirit and the Church. Contact Pastor Sam if interested.

4. FLOWER DONORS FOR 2012 Remember a loved one or special occasion by donating flowers for the sanctuary altar. Cost is $20 per vase. Flower chart is located on the HMH bulletin board.

5. ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET sponsored by Couples’ Club at China Garden Restaurant will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 5 pm. Cost is $27 per person. Please see Tow or Ruth if you would like to purchase tickets. Proceeds will benefit CCC.

6. OUTREACH DONATIONS The three congregational ministry teams are planning a Chinese New Year celebration and outreach on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 11 am – 2 pm at the church. They are asking for donations of the following new items: digital camera, digital alarm clock, water steamer, coffee maker, set of silverware (set for 4 people), toaster oven. Please see Pastor Charles, Pastor Sam, or Thomas if you’d like to help or have questions.

7. MISSIONARIES ON HOME LEAVE – Please watch the calendar for opportunities to find our how God has been ministering through our missionaries.

8. A/V SETUP CREW HELP NEEDED The Audio and Visual set-up team is need of additional volunteer support. If you’re interested in helping out with the setup and operation, please contact Aaron.

9. OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2012 are still available. See Helen.

10. JAZZERCISE CLASSES sponsored by the YWCA have started in the HMH on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 pm – 7 pm. If interested in the free (to our members) classes, please see Linda.

11. LUNCH COOKS NEEDED In order to continue with the lunch hour, we need more participation by the congregation to be lunch cooks and helpers. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the kitchen hallway.

12. PHASE II SANCTUARY RENOVATION IS IN PROGRESS Praise God our contractor has been at work about a month and is making good progress in brick and framing repairs to provide a sound and strong framework as well as ironing out details with subcontractors for steel framing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Please pay attention to safety precautions and pardon the dust migrating through the floorboards. THANK YOU to all who contributed during the fundraising campaign. We are almost there! OUTSTANDING PLEDGES – A deadline of March 31, 2012 has been set by the Fundraising Committee so that “giving tree” totals may be confirmed and to ensure that the sanctuary fundraising goal has been met. If you have an outstanding pledge, please try to honor it by the deadline or discuss changes with Linda. Your support is appreciated.

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). Let us continue the habit of spending time with God daily. Let CCC to be a house of prayer for all peoples.

Pray for brothers and sisters in Christ:

• For healing and strength for those with ongoing medical treatment, chronic pain, or hospitalization. May they and their family members find peace and courage as they trust God.
• Pray for each of us to be receptive to the Holy Spirit’s leading in the new year.
• Pray for those who mourn, may they be comforted.
• Pray for Pastor Charles – for safe travels and a time for renewal.
• Pray for those of us resolving to follow God more closely this year. May He provide the strength needed for us to give up the lead.
• Pray for those waiting patiently or impatiently for an answer to prayer. May the answer be even better than we can imagine.

Pray for needs of the church:

• Pray that we may focus our prayers and activities on reaching out. The theme – Building a People for God’s Kingdom: Making Christ Known – continues for this year. Pray that we each make it a priority to share Christ.
• Thank God that sanctuary renovation is underway. Pray that every step of the work will be led by the Master Designer.
• Pray for our Sunday School classes – that we may learn nuggets of truth no matter what our age that will help us with godly living.
• Pray that CCC believers will find a place to use their God-given gifts for His Kingdom.
• Pray for the upcoming Board Retreat – that it will be a time to reenergize, discern God’s will for CCC, and plan for the future.
• Thank God for our guest speakers, for their willingness to minister wherever God calls them.

For reflection:

• What role do I see the Holy Spirit play in my life?
• How often do I take the time to willfully and intentionally submit to the Spirit’s lead in my life?
• Do I have people to help, encourage, and/or inform me about the Spirit’s role in my life? Who are they and how do they help you?

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. NEXT SUNDAY Three worship services will be held at regular times:

• 9:30 am Cantonese Hung Memorial Hall
• 10:45 am Mandarin Rooms 301-303
• 11:00 am English Hung Memorial Hall

2. PASTOR CHARLES will be returning from vacation on January 12, 2012. If you have any pastoral concerns, please call the church office.

3. STRATEGIC PLANNING BOARD RETREAT, January 14, 2012 from 9 am – 1 pm in HMH. All Board members are urged to attend.

4. POTLUCK FELLOWSHIP Saturday, January 14, 5 pm, at Joanne and Tom’s. RSVP with your potluck dish by Thursday, January 12, or if you need pick-up from the metro station or other details.

5. NEW DISCIPLESHIP CLASS FORMING at the end of January on The Holy Spirit and the Church. Contact Pastor Sam if interested.

6. FLOWER DONORS FOR 2012 Remember a loved one or special occasion by donating flowers for the sanctuary altar. Cost is $20 per vase. Flower chart is located on the HMH bulletin board.

7. ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET sponsored by Couples’ Club at China Garden Restaurant will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 5 pm. Cost is $27 per person. Please see Tow or Ruth if you would like to purchase tickets. Proceeds will benefit CCC.

8. A/V SETUP CREW HELP NEEDED The Audio and Visual set-up team is need of additional volunteer support. If you’re interested in helping out with the setup and operation, please contact Aaron.

9. MISSIONARIES ON HOME LEAVE – Please watch the calendar for opportunities to find our how God has been ministering through missionaries.

10. OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2012 are still available. See Helen.

11. JAZZERCISE CLASSES sponsored by the YWCA have started in the HMH on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 pm – 7 pm. If interested in the free (to our members) classes, please see Linda.

12. LUNCH COOKS NEEDED In order to continue with the lunch hour, we need more participation by the congregation to be lunch cooks and helpers. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the kitchen hallway.

13. PHASE II RENOVATION IS IN PROGRESS Praise God work began at the end of December. Please pay attention to safety precautions and pardon the dust caused by additional demolition, brick repair and wood framing repair. The contractor is working hard to contain the dust. THANK YOU to all who contributed during the fundraising campaign. We are almost there!

14. EMERGENCY SCHEDULE CHANGES In the event that worship services or other events are canceled or rescheduled due to weather emergencies, please listen to WTOP (News 9) or WJLA (ABC 7 or News 8 ) for announcements. Additionally, we will try to post changes on the website or give a call through the phone tree. If you are not currently on a phone tree list, please contact one of the pastors or leave your name and phone number in the church office or email to linda@cccdc.com.