Announcements: November 22, 2020

Nov 20, 2020   •  

Announcements

 

Regular Worship Services and In-Person Church Activities Are Still Suspended Indefinitely

The District of Columbia continues in Phase 2 of Reopening which allows for in-person worship with restrictions, CCC is still delaying its return to in-person worship due to a recent increase in virus infections. On July 22, the Mayor declared a state of emergency in the District which remains in effect through the end of the year.  Wearing a face covering is also mandatory when moving about the city.  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, www.cccdc.com.

 

Take Note!

Joint Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 10:45 am. There will be one virtual worship service to thank God for all that He is to us.  Link to Zoom meeting:  http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/yxglocjk   For audio only, call 301 715 8592, enter Meeting ID 797 450 1809#, then enter #, then the meeting password 337112#.

English Ministry’s Night of Thanksgiving Service: Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 7:30 – 8:30 PM.  A special service is planned to allow participants to thank God for a blessing in their lives (in 2-3 sentences).  May we encourage one another by sharing how God is working among us. Service is in English – please register to receive the link to the Service.   Registration sign-up:  see button on homepage or click http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/CCC-2020-Thanksgiving-Night

Appreciation is expressed to all who supported Samaritan’s Purse, Shoebox Ministry by donating money for the Sunday School children to fill boxes or making gift boxes and dropping them off yourselves.  Let us pray for those children who will hear about the Good News of Jesus Christ, our Savior, through these shoebox gifts.  We also appreciate your donations to the Central Union Mission programs to care for the homeless in our community.

Sunday, November 29, 2020 begins the season of Advent.  The regular worship schedule of three online services will resume.

Happy Thanksgiving – We wish everyone a safe and thanks-filled week as we enjoy the blessings of our Father.  Church offices and building will be closed November 26-28 for Thanksgiving holiday.

English Ministry ADVENTures Celebrate Advent this year by following daily readings and challenges to share and contemplate the love of Jesus Christ, the Son who obeyed God our Father that we might have eternal life through faith.  For details, click here.  Share your adventures on Facebook (Hashtag: #cccADVENTures and #CCCDC) or with Pastor Josh (joshua.cho@cccdc.com)

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) the Federal workplace effort to collect funds to support organizations that help people in need is in progress now through January 15, 2021.  CCC’s Chinatown Service Center can be designated as a recipient of funds using #34868.  If you are not a federal employee you may still support the work of the Center by sending a check or giving through Pay Pal.

ZOOM NAME When signing in to the worship services, please use a simple, appropriate identification name to make it easier for those opening the virtual door for worship to the congregation.

Contact Information Please make sure the church office has your correct email and street address.  Both types of mailings are scheduled in December and we don’t want to miss anyone.  If you have received both email and regular mail in the last month, you do not have to do anything.   Send any new information to linda@cccdc.com.

 

Sunday Worship Schedule

(Regular schedule of online worship services will resume on November 29, 2020) 

  • Cantonese 9:30 am Access Zoom video conferencing program through this new link by 9:15 am (to allow for troubleshooting): http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/yxglocjk or http://cccdc.com//zoom.us/j/7974501809?pwd=clU0a0s4UUxRbDAxaUxRb2pNZm5ydz09.    For audio only, call 301 715 8592, enter Meeting ID 797 450 1809#, then enter #, then the meeting password 337112#.  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 you still need help accessing program.
  • English 11:00 am Beginning October 4, access Zoom video conferencing program through this link: http://cccdc.com//zoom.us/j/99181171731?pwd=NEFSUWhsSDR5VXY0Y1lnZnJUWHVWdz09.  Use Meeting ID: 991 8117 1731; Passcode: 957844. For audio only, call one of the numbers below and use the same Meeting ID.  Choose number by your location.
    • +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
    • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
    • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
    • Sermon Recording disclaimer: We will be recording the sermon portion of worship service to post on our website.  Only Pastor Josh’s audio and video will be on the recording.
  • 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.  In addition to operating budget, you may designate donations to missions, Good Samaritan Fund, Chinatown Service Center, or Building Fund.

 

Sunday School

Sunday School for Children on Zoom at 9:20 am on Sundays for Kindergarten through 5th graders.    If you do not already receive the links for Sunday School activities, please send your email to jkee301@gmail.com.

Adult Sunday School [E], 9 am. http://cccdc.com//meet.google.com/hoh-cjqa-iug  Studying from That the World May Know Series with Ray Van Der Laan, A Clash of Kingdoms, Paul Proclaims Jesus as Lord.

 

Online Prayer Meetings

  • Need Prayer. Send your request through the homepage of the church website. http://tiny.cc/CCC-Prayers
  • Cantonese, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:45 pm. To join the Zoom video meeting, use this link: http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/yxglocjk .  For audio only, call 301 715 8592, enter Meeting ID 797 450 1809#, then enter #, then the meeting password 337112#
  • Mandarin, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm for congregation-wide prayer. Young adult group meets for prayer and study on Sundays for Discipleship Class at 1 pm.  Dial 712-770-4968 and enter 848249# when directed.
  • Monthly Church-wide Prayer Meeting. We invite you to join together as a church family for prayer on December 7 (the first Monday of the month) from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm.  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.

 

How to contact CCC:

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

The church office and Chinatown Service Center are open for phone calls 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.

 

Online Meetings:

[E] English, [C] Cantonese, [m] Mandarin

  • Virtual Fellowship [E] on Sundays, 12 pm right after English Worship. Stay on the same Zoom conference as the worship service.
  • CCC Young Adult Fellowship [E] Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm meets using Google Meet. Please contact Pastor Josh for meeting link information.
  • Generations [E], 2nd and 4th Bible Study at 8 pm. Join google meet – meet.google.com/hub-vsdj-vey or by phone 1-252-460-9074 (PIN: 704777091). 4th Friday meeting is canceled for November.
  • Timothy Bible Study [C], first Saturday of the month, 10 am. Use Cantonese Worship Zoom login.
  • CCC Young Adult Study and Discipleship [M] Sundays at 1 pm
  • Bowie Restaurant Fellowship [M] on Sundays, 10:30 pm. To join the Zoom meeting: http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/yxglocjk or http://cccdc.com//zoom.us/j/7974501809?pwd=clU0a0s4UUxRbDAxaUxRb2pNZm5ydz09     For audio only, call 301 715 8592, enter Meeting ID 797 450 1809#, then enter #, then the meeting password 337112#
  • Senior Fellowship [M] on Tuesdays, 4 pm. Contact Pastor Joanna for details. To join the Zoom meeting: http://cccdc.com//us02web.zoom.us/j/8377994626
    • Meeting ID: 837 799 4626
    • One tap mobile:
      • +13126266799, 8377994626# US (Chicago)
      • +13462487799, 8377994626# US (Houston)
    • Dial by your location:
    • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
    • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    • +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

 

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.

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報告事項

 

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，但由於最近病毒傳播的增加，我們決定延遲恢復正常崇拜。7月22日特區市長宣佈當地的緊急狀態延續到今年年底，并且要求在特區活動必須帶口罩。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www.cccdc.com。

教會活動

感恩節聯合主日崇拜：2020年11月22日（星期日）、上午10點45分，囯粵英語网络聯合崇拜，让我们藉此机会向神獻上感恩！崇拜采用Zoom網絡視頻會議鏈接：http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/yxglocjk ，電話方式參與, 號碼 301 715 8592, 會議 ID 797 450 1809#, 鍵入#, 密碼 337112#.

感恩節英文事工特別崇拜活動：11月24日、星期二晚上7點30分-8點30分。在活動現場您可以開口以三言兩語，用簡潔的話語感謝神在您生命中的祝福。鼓勵大家彼此感恩分享。活動使用英文。有意參加者請提前注冊，點擊鏈接：http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/CCC-2020-Thanksgiving-Night  或在教會網站注冊。

感謝弟兄姊妹：奉獻財物和金錢支持聖誕兒童行動事工（Samaritan’s Purse, Shoebox Ministry）和關愛無家可歸者事工（Central Union Mission）。讓我們為接受聖誕禮物盒的孩子們有機會認識和接受耶穌基督爲他們的救主禱告，也爲我們社區無家可歸者可以透過感恩節的食物被從天父而來的愛深受感動而禱告祈求。

11月29日開始今年的降臨節期，囯粵英語三堂崇拜恢復各自不同時段獨立崇拜的時間表。

感恩節快樂！祝大家在感恩節期間滿心感恩平安喜樂，飽享天父上帝豐盛的賜福！節日期間的11月26日到11月28日，教會辦公室休假，教會大樓關閉。

英文堂降臨節期的讀經禱告默想行動：從中思想耶穌基督的慈愛和他對天父上帝的順服，使我們因信稱義。欲瞭解活動詳情，請點解鏈接： http://www.cccdc.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CCC-ADVENTures-Calendar.pdf    。歡迎在臉書上與大家分享您的體驗（分享關注的方式：#cccADVENTures and #CCCDC），或者通過電郵與曺牧師溝通（joshua.cho@cccdc.com）

聯邦政府僱員捐贈COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN-為教會服務中心籌款：美京中華基督教會服務中心接受捐款的代碼為34868，開放時間截至于2021年1月15日。如果您不是聯邦政府雇員，也可以支持服務中心，用PAY PAL的方式奉獻或郵寄奉獻支票到教會服務中心Chinatown Service Center。

請在ZOOM視頻會議中使用簡潔得體的名字登錄參加崇拜：為參與敬拜的會衆提供便利。

接收教會電子郵件和紙質信件：爲了確保您收到教會在12月份計劃郵寄的信件和電子郵件，請確認教會辦公室已經收到您正確的郵政地址和電郵地址。如果您在10月份已經收到教會的電子郵件和信件，表明教會辦公室有您正確的聯係方式，否則請將您的姓名、郵政地址和電子郵件地址發送到linda@cccdc.com，通知教會確認或更新您信息。

 

主日崇拜

（11月29日開始，囯粵英語三堂崇拜恢復各自不同時段獨立崇拜的時間表）

 

  • +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

  • 英文堂：主日早晨11點。從10月4日開始使用視頻會議軟件ZOOM，接入以下鏈接：http://cccdc.com//zoom.us/j/99181171731?pwd=NEFSUWhsSDR5VXY0Y1lnZnJUWHVWdz09. 會議的ID：991 8117 1731、密碼：。如果只想使用聲音，可以撥打下列您所在地的電話號碼，然後再輸入會議的ID號碼即可參加崇拜

 

  • +1 301 715 8592 美國（德國鎮）
  • +1 312 626 6799 美國 (芝加哥)
  • +1 646 558 8656 美國 (紐約)
  • +1 253 215 8782 美國（塔個碼）
  • +1 346 248 7799 美國 (休斯敦)
  • +1 669 900 9128 美國 (聖荷西)

 

 

證道錄製聲明：教會錄製主日崇拜講道的音像資料將公佈在教會網站。錄製部分只包括曺牧師的音像。

 

  • 奉獻與捐贈：您的奉獻與捐贈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. 除了運作預算，您也可以指定奉獻支持宣教、Good Samaritan Fund、華埠服務中心和教會建築基金（Building Fund）。

 

主日學

兒童主日學繼續在網絡聚會：主日早晨9點20分開始、采用ZOOM軟件，適於幼稚園和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。

 

英文成人主日學：主日早晨9點，網絡鏈接 http://cccdc.com//meet.google.com/hoh-cjqa-iug

 

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
  • 粵語堂：星期三和星期天晚上7點45分，有兩種方式接入會議：（1）使用ZOOM視頻會議，請點擊: http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/yxglocjk（整個网址是）http://cccdc.com//zoom.us/j/7974501809?pwd=clU0a0s4UUxRbDAxaUxRb2pNZm5ydz09，點擊任何一個都可以，無需任何密碼；（2）如果只想收聽聲音，可以（一、）撥電話+1 301 715 8592，（二、）然後再鍵入797 450 1809#,（三、）等2-3秒，按“井”號（僅按＃一次，無其他操作）（四、）等2-3秒，再鍵入密碼 337112#,就可加入禱告會。
  • 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。
  • 全教會在綫禱告會：2020年12月7日（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。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。

 

聯絡牧師和教會辦公室及服務中心

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。

 

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。

 

團契和小組聚會

  • 英文團契網絡聚會：主日中午12點，英文崇拜結束之後立刻開始，請在崇拜后留在Zoom平臺。
  • 青年團契（英文）：星期三、晚上7點30分，使用“谷歌會議”軟件。欲知鏈接方式，請聯絡曺牧師。
  • 英文查經班：每個月的第2和第4個星期五晚上 8點，使用“谷歌會議”軟件 – google.com/hub-vsdj-vey 或電話接入 1-252-460-9074 (密碼: 704777091)
  • 粵語查經班(Timothy Bible study)：每個月第一個星期六、上午10點。使用粵語網絡崇拜ZOOM鏈接參加查經學習。
  • 國語堂青年團契查經和門徒培訓：主日下午1點。
  • 國語餐福團契：星期日晚上10點30分。有兩種方式參與團契活動：（1）使用ZOOM會議，鏈接方式：http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/yxglocjk、或http://cccdc.com//zoom.us/j/7974501809?pwd=clU0a0s4UUxRbDAxaUxRb2pNZm5ydz09；（2）電話的方式：可以撥電話+1 301 715 8592，然後鍵入797 450 1809#,再按“井”號（僅按＃一次，無其他操作），等2-3秒，再鍵入密碼 337112#,就可加入崇拜。
  • 网络國語年長者團契：星期二下午四点、聯係人：徐麗娟傳道。加入链接Zoom 會議軟件：http://cccdc.com//us02web.zoom.us/j/8377994626，會議的 ID: 837 799 4626；或從移動電話接入會議：+13126266799,,8377994626# US (芝加哥)、+13462487799,,8377994626# US (休斯頓)；也可以從本地電話接入：

 

+1 312 626 6799 US (芝加哥)        +1 346 248 7799 US (休斯頓)

+1 669 900 6833 US (聖荷西)

+1 929 205 6099 US (紐約)

+1 253 215 8782 US (塔個碼)

+1 301 715 8592 US (德國鎮)

 

 

 

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。
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