2024 May 5
Formed for God’s Family
Theme: You Were Formed for God’s Family
Jesus’ Mother and Brothers
46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.”
48 He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
English Ministry News
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
Adult Zone Launch: Full Details: gcgcny.link/adultzone – Interested in Serving? Rev. Ted or Andrew Leung
– May: Friday 17 – Praise, Prayer & Sharing Night, Fri 31
Adult Zone Ministry: Cell Interest Survey gcgcny.link/adultcells
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
Church News
Membership Meeting: May 26, 11:30 AM, Meeting details TBA.
Agenda including election of board members and confirmation of new 3-years-term for Rev. Tham, Rev. Ren and Pastor Kim.
Church Picnic: Saturday June 22 Petticoat Creek Conservation Park, Lakeview Site, Details to follow soon
Plan to Protect Training: for church staff/volunteers serving children, youths, elderly, and other vulnerable people
register with Pastor Eva or Ministry Leader
Cantonese – Thursday May 9, 7:30PM, C20
English – Friday June 7, 7:30PM, W28
Mandarin – Sunday July 7, 1:30PM, Sanctuary B
Upcoming – August session on serving the youths
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
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)
Last Week’s Attendance:
– Cantonese 184
– Mandarin 104
– English 118
– Children 43
– Tendercare 25
– Prayer Meetings: 76
Last Week’s Offering:
– General 8,281.95 (YTD 253,456.70)
– Building 50 (YTD 3,297)
– Special Fund Mission 978 (YTD 6,741.33)
– Foodbank 298 (YTD 6,136.16)