John 10:1-18

The Good Shepherd and His Sheep
10 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” 6 Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them.

7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.

14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”

English Ministry News

Church Picnic: Saturday June 22 Petticoat Creek Conservation Park, Lakeview Site,
Bring your own Lunch or Pizza $5, Contact Howard

Women’s Discipleship: By Pastor Michelle, Reply by June 30th

GCGCNY 30th Anniversary Videos: gcgcny.link/30

Student Zone Alpha: gcgcny.link/prayalpha

Softball Games: gcgcny.link/softball

Adult Zone Ministry: Currently Waitlist

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

Grace Community Food Share: 1 Position Available, hybrid work, 9 weeks, 31 hrs per week,
$16.55/hr, 15-30 year old (for permanent resident/citizen/refugee)
Deadline: June 10, Inquiry: gcgcny.link/foodshare

Church Picnic: Saturday June 22 Petticoat Creek Conservation Park, Lakeview Site,
Bring your own Lunch or Pizza $5, Contact Howard

Plan to Protect Training: for church staff/volunteers serving children, youths, elderly, and other vulnerable people
register with Pastor Eva or Ministry Leader, gcgcny.link/plantoprotect
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/

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)
• 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 199
– Mandarin 105
– English 128
– Children 35
– Tendercare 20
– Prayer Meetings: 72

Last Week’s Offering:

– General 25,832.30 (YTD 357,270.29)
– Building 520 (YTD 5,767)
– Special Fund Mission 225 (YTD 10,505.90)
– Foodbank 780 (YTD 8,579.50)