2024 December 15
Let There Be Light!
Series: You Were Made for a Mission
6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
English Ministry News
Baptism & Membership: December 15th, Contact Pastoral Team
Baptism: Patrica Li, Issac Ly, Isabella Wong, Sharon Tang, Winnie Chen, Michael Lam, Jadon Leung
Membership: Patrica Li, Matthew Davoodi, Ethan Chen, Nathan Tong, Wendy Ng
Annual Christmas Event: Friday December 20 6-9:30pm, Sign-Up gcgcny.link/christmas
Night of Music, Free Dinner, real stories
Read Bible Together (Once in two Years 2025-2026) with Pastor Michelle
Christmas Service: December 22, 11:15am – Sanctuary B
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
Church financial needs: As of the end of November, the church has a deficit of more than $200,000. It is estimated that the current expenses at the end of the year will need to receive at least $210,000 from regular donations from now to the end of the year to hope to break even. Please pray and remember and give faithfully.
gcgcny.link/give
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:
• UNICOL Cell Leadership (Apply: gcgcny.link/leadunicol, Learn More: gcgcny.link/unicolinfo)
•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 209
– Mandarin 107
– English 104
– Children 46
– Tendercare 24
– Prayer Meetings: 64
Last Week’s Offering:
– General 76,398.69 (YTD 866,641.04)
– Building 341.67 (YTD 13,883.67)
– Special Fund Mission 300 (YTD 23,862.57)
– Foodbank 200 (YTD 16,694.80)