2024 October 13
Let There be Thanksgiving
Series: Thanksgiving
1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them.
8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
English Ministry News
Prayer Room: Tuesday October 15, 8:30PM – Sanctuary A
Praise Prayer Sharing (Student Zone): Friday October 18 7:30-9:30PM
Harvest Carnival 2024: October 31, 6:00-8:00PM
Baptism & Membership: December 8th, Classes Begin September 23, Contact Pastoral Team
Impactus Men’s Conference: Saturday November 2
Contact Kevin Ho for Group Rate
Christmas Shoeboxes: Samaritan’s Purse
Contact Lucas Wong
Adult Zone Fellowship: gcgcny.link/adultzone
Youth Sunday School: RBR (Regular Bible Reading), Lead by Pastor Santos
UNICOL may join too
Prayer Meetings
Tuesday – 7:15PM, Contact Pastoral Team
Sunday – 9:20AM in Conference Room
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: 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
Bible In a Year Group:
– Pastor Michelle: Hard copy
Church News
Fire Drill Exercise on Sunday October 27, 2024
Pastor Chan will be on vacation from Oct 5 to 30. If you need help from Pastor Chan, please contact Pastor Cheung.
Thanks to Johnson Wong and his editorial team, the 2023 Year Book is now available on the church website
GCGCNY 30th Anniversary Videos: gcgcny.link/30
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
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) gcgcny.link/youthleader
• “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 110
– English 127
– Children 44
– Tendercare 18
– Prayer Meetings: 74
Last Week’s Offering:
– General 34,143 (YTD 618,737.25)
– Building 750 (YTD 9,722)
– Special Fund Mission 415 (YTD 15,902.57)
– Foodbank 391.67 (YTD 14,178.84)