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News
1. For those who have not filled in the 2010 Mid-Year “Godliness Movements” Self Evaluation Form last Sunday,please obtain it at the usher table. Once you complete the form, please drop it in the box located at the usher table.
2. Since June, the torrential rains have flooded many provinces and regions in China, and even caused the Province of Gansu to experience a massive mudslide. In addition, unprecedented monsoon rains have triggered flash floods in Pakistan. Millions of people are being affected, and it fears that the death toll could rise further. In response to the urgent needs due to these disasters, the church encourages brothers and sisters, in the love of Christ, to offer prayers and financial support. We will collect donations to be delivered to the relevant charity organizations. Please submit your donation in an offering envelope, mark under the item “Others” as “Chinese Flood” or “Pakistan Flood”. For offerings made by cheque, please make it payable to LBCM.
3. Brother Daniel Tey and Sister Ginger Yen will hold their wedding ceremony at our church this Saturday, September 11th at 2:00 pm. They sincerely invite your presence to witness God’s grace together.
4. The New Sunday School Semester has begun today. For registration queries, please contact Brother Manson Mak. The classes are as follow:
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Gospel Class (Richard Leung)
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Basic Christianity (Daniel Tse / Manson Mak)
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Life of Christ (Tom Ho)
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Know One’s Self Image (Marianne Ho)
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5. The Evangelism Training & Church Outreach will be held on Saturday, September 18th, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. Rev. and Mrs. James Pang will lead a team from the Toronto STM Center to teach us “How to Spread the Gospel to Strangers” and outreach. All brothers and sisters are welcome to join. Please sign up at the Evangelism Board, or contact Brother Tom Ho directly. Next Sunday, September 12th is the deadline to register. Lunch will be provided on that day, and the fee is $4 per person. The schedule will be as follow:
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10:00 – 10:30 am
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Devotion / Singspiration
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10:30 am – 12:30 pm
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Evangelism Training
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12:30 – 1:15 pm
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Lunch
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1:15 – 1:30 pm
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Outreach Preparation
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1:30 – 3:00 pm
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Outreach
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3:00 – 3:30 pm
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Sharing
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6. There is an Evangelistic Meeting on Friday, September 24th at 7:30 pm in church. The topic is “The Pursuit of Joy,” and the speaker is Rev. Patrick Rimple. Please pray urgently and invite your friends & relatives to attend. Childcare service and children program will be provided.
7. New 2010/2011 Scouting Activities will begin on Tuesday, September 14th. It is currently accepting new applications (age 5 to 14). The fee is $170 ($163 will be submitted to Scouts Canada). In addition, it is now recruiting volunteers to be scouts leaders and assistants. For more information, please contact Brother Francis Lam.
There is also a Scouts Canada Open House at churchon Tuesday, September 14th, 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Besides registration, we have Parents’ club, game booths and introduction of Scouts activities. All brothers and sisters are welcome to join.
8. Up to last Sunday, the church has received a total of $38,411.77, for the Summer Camp free will offering. It is still around $3,588.23 short from the budget of $42,000. Please continue to pray for the free will offering. Please clearly mark the item “Others” on the offering envelope when making your free will offering.
9. Church Financial status: As of last week,the cash flow projection for 2010 year end indicates an accumulated deficit of $28,419.51. Please pray for the church financial situation and God’s providence. For those who have a burden to participate financially please submit your offering in an offering envelope and mark under “Others” address to “Reduce the deficit”. Those offering will be transferred to General Fund.
10. Church Council Meeting will be held today at 2:00 pm in Room 503. Church council members please attend promptly.
11. There will be an English Bible Study on Acts 22 & Prayer Meeting in Room 103 thisWednesday night at 7:30 pm. We encourage your participation.
12. The Life Discovery Cell Group meeting (LDCG) will be held either this coming Friday or Saturday. All cell group members please attend.
13. The Cell Group Leaders’ Meeting will be held next Sunday, September 12th at 2:00 pm. All cell group leaders, vice leaders and fellowship committee members please reserve your time to attend.
14. There will be a Lunch Together today (responsible by English Congregation & Jacob Family Fellowship). Newcomers are welcomed to have lunch with us for free. Please go directly to the Gym.
Sermon Topics in September
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9/12 Loving God Completely Series:
Hating What God Hates - Dr. Dennis Ngien
9/19 Abundant Life Series:
Make Me a Message - Dr. Tom Mei
9/26 Rooted in the Word Series:
Defend the Holy Word - Dr. Clement Yeung
Community News
There will be two worship services for seniors held at Yee-Hong Center on Saturday, September 25th at 9:45 am and 10:30 am. These worship services are in charge by Joseph Career Fellowship. We welcome your participation. Please contact Brother Fred Vu for details.
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