1 Peter 2:4-10

The Living Stone and a Chosen People

⁴ As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— ⁵ you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ⁶ For in Scripture it says:

⁷ Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,

⁸ and,

They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.

⁹ But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ¹⁰ Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

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English Ministry News

Adult Zone Launch: Full Details: gcgcny.link/adultzone – Interested in Serving? Rev. Ted or Andrew Leung
– April: Sun 28, 12.45-3pm, Small Gym – Birthday Party! (Cost: $5 Adults, $2 2-10 yo, Free 2 & under)
– May: Thurs 16, Fri 31

Adult Zone Ministry: Cell Interest Survey gcgcny.link/adultcells

Mother’s Day Celebration: Saturday May 11, 10AM – 12PM, Multipurpose (Small Gym)
Join us to honor all mothers! Worship, refreshments, sharing, prizes and photo booth
RSVP @ gcgcny.link/Mothers

Volleyball Ministry – Contact: Terence Ma (terencecyma@gmail.com)
1. Casual Level – Wednesday 7:30-10:00pm
2. Semi-Competitive Level – Saturday Mornings
Weekly Signup Required – Regular GCGCNY attendees get priority Wednesdays if signed up
Join Discord Server – https://tinyurl.com/gcgcnyvball

The Bar Ministry: Happy Second Anniversary, serving singles in Christ. Contact Roland or Haidan. www.thebarministry.wordpress.com

Professional Christian Counseling—up to 8 free sessions to GCGCNY attendees. Contact Rev. Ted.

Rahab Ministry—a faith-based ministry, empowering women and children in the sex trade to be liberated and restored. For more info, contact 647-992-8029 or visit www:rahabministry.ca

EM Women’s Cell (Elizabeth and Mary): to new mothers & women of expecting motherhood. Monthly Sat AM (9:30-10:30am), monthly Tues PM prayer (8-9)pm.

Bible In a Year Group:
– Pastor Michelle: Hard copy

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Church News

Sight (movie showing): April 28 6PM, Sanctuary A – gcgcny.link/movie
movie based on book by Dr. Ming Wang

GCS Summer Day Camp Registration for Children born 2019 (JK) to 2012 (G6)
July 2 – August 23 – Fee $170/week
Fun with Characters, Worship, Music, Arts, Gym & Field trips
For details please go to https://gcsny.ca/summer-camps/

Hiring Summer Camp Counselors who are in University (18+) for July to August
Please send resume to: summercamp@gcsny.ca

Community Buddies Grace Community Service
A friendly space for people on the autistic spectrum or with other special needs
We Offer: one-on-one mentorship, social group, psycho-education, information and resource, recreation, virtual and in-person support for participants and caregivers, all services are free
Interested in participating or volunteering? gcgcny.link/buddies

Rev. Ted Tham will be on sabbatical leave from April to June. for needs please contact Rev. Fanco Chan

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Serving Opportunities

We are Looking For:
• Sunday School Teachers and Assistants (contact Pastor Santos: santos.chan@gcgcny.org)
• Softball Ministry Leadership (contact Samuel Chan)
• Service Ushers—must be able to attend service in-person (contact Roland: c.rolandchan@gmail.com)
• Genesis (Youth Ministry) Adult Leader (contact Santos Chan)
• “Rooted” (Post-secondary Discipleship Groups) Leaders (contact Elim or Miga)
• Community Buddies Grace Community Services (gcgcny.link/buddies)

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Last Week’s Attendance:

– Cantonese 184
– Mandarin 112
– English 113
– Children 40
– Tendercare 21
– Prayer Meetings: 65

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Last Week’s Offering:

– General 6,855 (YTD 245,174.75)
– Building 0 (YTD 3,247)
– Special Fund Mission 10 (YTD 5,763.33)
– Foodbank 20 (YTD 5,838.16)