today’s sermon: july 5, 2015 “at the door” going to the...
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Today’s Sermon: July 5, 2015
“At the Door” Going to the Next Level Cary Clifton Jeremiah 45 & Others
Moses had Joshua. Elijah had Elisha, Paul had Timothy, and Jeremiah had Baruch. Baruch’s story is a story of a door hard to enter, and speaks to us today about the doors before us.
Cary Clifton is no stranger to ECC, having been involved in some way in the church almost since its inception. He currently works as Curriculum and Field Operations Director with the organization he helped found in 1995, Systematic Asian Leadership Training. He and his wife Reny, enjoy life in Mui Wo on Lantau.
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Today
Worship Service
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, 4/F, YMCA
5:00pm-6:15pm, 4/F, TST MC
Children’s Sunday School Classes (Team Noah)
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, Rooms 3 & 4, 4/F, YMCA
Children’s Sunday School Classes (Teams Esther & Miriam)
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, Rooms 305 & 309, 3/F, YMCA
Children’s Sunday School Classes (Teams Daniel, Joshua, & Paul, & Preteens)
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, 4/F, TST MC
UniYoPro Home Group
1:30pm-4:00pm, Room 6, 4/F, TST MC
FY2015/2016 (April-May)
(excluding designated funds)
Actual Income
Actual Expense
$1,733,884
$1,669,633
Checks can be made payable to Evangelical Community Church Ltd. Please do not post-date checks.
For US citizens wishing a US tax receipt, please ensure that your check is at least US$100 (HK$800) made out to “Friends of Hong Kong Charities, Inc.” with any designations written on the offering envelope (available at the welcome table) - NOT on the check itself.
Last week’s giving $153,414
FY 2015/2016
Annual Budget $13,598,418
Andrew Mole (Chairman) [email protected]
Jeremy Liou [email protected]
Randal K. Young [email protected]
Elders
Staff
Randal K. Young Lead Pastor [email protected] 2723 4777
Carol So Pastoral Support Coordinator [email protected] 2732 7305
Melody Wake�eld Pastoral Support Coordinator [email protected] 2732 7326
Sarah Williams Director of Family Ministries [email protected] 2732 7313
Katie Hillson Manager of Children’s Ministry [email protected] 2732 7322
Marcos J. Venezuela Director of Filipino Ministry [email protected] 2732 7319
Josh Loke Director of Youth Ministry [email protected] 2732 7311
Jeannie Wong Director of Operations [email protected] 2732 7301
Chris Tang Operations Manager [email protected] 2723 4777
Yolander Au Administration O3cer [email protected] 2723 4777
Cheng Wai Ling O3ce Assistant 27234777
Walking route to 4/F, TST MC (Hankow Center)
Directions from 4/F lift (Hankow Center) to TST MC
WELCOME TO ECC!
Welcome to the Sunday worship services at Evangelical Community Church. This is where we pray, sing, and listen to God’s Word. We are here to bless one another and lead you into God’s presence through Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, please contact one of our greeters, a pastor, or church leaders. Relax and make yourself at home.
Nursery care for your infant or toddler is available. We also have children’s classes for the 9:30am and 11:15am services. Please check the ‘Today’ section of this bulletin for the locations or see a greeter for assistance.
If today’s message has moved your heart, you may download the audio mp3 recording at www.ecchk.org. If you wish for someone to pray for you this morning, please come to the colorful banner near the stage after the benediction.
GENERAL NEWS
ECC Congregational Survey—Deadline for submission, extended! We would like to better know and understand our congregation by way of a congregational survey. Since many are travelling already, the deadline is extended to July 12. Complete yours now! Please go to our survey at http://goo.gl/forms/zAVlZi76Gc or by clicking on the QR code or get a hard copy and return completed form at the Welcome Table.
Job Openings: Interim Education Associate Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected] or http://www.ecchk.org/#/download-library/job-opportunities
We are accepting applications for the following position: • Interim Education Associate—This is a part-time position (10-18 hours/ week) for a 6-months’
contract period. Bible college degree is required. Please also refer to our website for the job description. Application deadline is July 19.
To apply, send cover letter and resume/CV to us at [email protected]
PRAYER MINISTRY
Submit Urgent Prayer Requests: www.ecchk.org/#/prayer/submit-prayer-request Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Carol So / [email protected]
Please go to the Prayer Ministry section of our website to learn more about Oasis (ECC’s healing & restoration ministry), make an appointment, submit emergency prayer requests, or find out more about the events below.
Weekly Church Prayer Meeting Wednesdays, July 8, 7:30pm-8:30pm, Rooms 1 & 2, TST MC
Are you burdened to pray for ECC’s leadership, staff, ministries and people? If so, join our weekly church prayer meeting on Wednesdays to pray over specific needs of the church. All are welcome. Led by Elder Jeremy Liou.
HOME GROUP INFO BOOTH
Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
If you have been prompted by God to serve Him in the areas of caring for the Body of Christ through Bible study, discipleship, prayer, and fellowship, we invite you to join us in serving as a Home Group Leader or hosting a group meeting in your home/office. We are in need of leaders/hosts in the areas of TST/Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong Island, and New Territories. Email us!
“Discipleship in the Context of Home Group” Workshop Saturday, July 11, 10:30am to 12:30pm, TST MC Facilitator: Facilitator: Facilitator: Facilitator: Cary Clifton
All home group leaders are welcomed. If you are not a home group leader, but would like to participate, you are also welcomed. Please email us and let us know so that we can prepare in advance.
MEN’S MINISTRY
Sunday Morning Men’s Potluck Breakfast Every 3rd Sunday of the month, July 19, 8:15am-9:15am, Room 6, TST MC Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
Men, you are invited to join this monthly time of food, fellowship, and encouragement in your Christian journey. Email us for details.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Wednesday’s Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays, September 9, 10:00am-12:30pm, Room 6, TST MC Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Patricia Del Rosario / [email protected] or Suet Ha Yeung / [email protected]
WBS is taking summer break. Please stay tuned for our new study in the Fall season.
FILIPINO MINISTRY
Saturdays, 10:00am-7:30pm; Sundays, 12:00pm-8:30pm, Wan Chai MC Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: Mark Venezuela / [email protected]
We cater to people’s social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs through worship, Bible Study, informal interaction, counseling, evangelism, and training for spiritual rebirth, growth, and effective service to God and to one another.
CLASSES
Want to Grow, or Help Someone Grow? Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected]
Are you a believer seeking to grow in your knowledge and walk with Christ but would like some help by a personal or small group mentor? Meetings can last from 10 to 25 weeks. Contact us now so we could match you to a suitable mentor. We also need more mentors. The demand has been growing! If you are a stable, maturing Christian, with a thirst for God’s Word, and you want to help others grow in their faith, consider being a mentor. You can use discipleship curricula such as Navigators 2:7 and Faithbuilders. There will also be a mentor training class in September if you have never discipled a new believer before. Contact us if you are interested.
UNIVERSITY & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
UniYoPro Home Group—Today! Alternate Sundays, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Room 6, TST MC Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Aaron Cheung / [email protected]
Whether you’re a young adult passing through Hong Kong or looking for a home church, come journey with us! Join as we explore the core of our faith through studying the Gospel of John. We also get together for lunch or hangouts on our off weeks. Contact us for details!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Sundays, 9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Sarah Williams / [email protected] or Katie Hillson / [email protected]
TODAY! Team Noah (0-2 years old) 4/F, Rooms 3 & 4, YMCA Teams Miriam & Esther (3-5 years old) 4/F, TST MC (opposite YMCA) Teams Daniel, Joshua, Paul, & Preteens (6-12 years old) 4/F, TST MC (opposite YMCA)
Summer Program: Assembly Required—Begins Next Sunday, July 12! Sundays, July 12-August 16, 9:30am-10:45am & 11:15-12:30pm, TST MC
Our summer program kicks off next Sunday! Please note that children ages 3 years old and above will all be at the TST MC for the program.
Summer Program: Assembly Required Child and Volunteer Registration If you still haven’t signed your child up or want to volunteer to help out please do so TODAY! Forms are available at the Welcome Table. Please take a moment and fill out the form at the table and turn it back in so you’ll be counted.
MISSIONS AND OUTREACH
Prison Ministry Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
Do you know that members of our congregation regularly visit prisons in Hong Kong? It’s a very tangible response to Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 25:37-41 about caring for the downtrodden. Find out more about this ministry by talking to Thebes Lo or Ricky Lai of the Missions & Outreach Committee.
Mongolia Short Term Mission Trip—Pray for the Team! Trip dates: Trip dates: Trip dates: Trip dates: July 3-12 Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
Please pray for the team who are serving with ECC’s mission partner in Mongolia now. Pray for protection as they travel, for energy and boldness as they serve!
Summer Camp in Beijing—Pray for the Teams! Trip dates:Trip dates:Trip dates:Trip dates: July 13-17 or July 20-July 25 Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
Please pray for the team as they prepare to minister to 30-40 children of migrant workers (ages 5 to 12) at the camp. Pray for protection as they travel, for energy and boldness as they serve!
Budget for Youth Ministry STM Trip to Philippines Trip Dates: Trip Dates: Trip Dates: Trip Dates: July 1-9, 2015
Thank you for supporting Axiom’s various church-wide fundraising efforts for the trip to the Philippines! Please note the revised trip budget as follows:
AXIOM YOUTH MINISTRY
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Axiom Philippines STM Trip—Pray for the Team! Trip Dates: Trip Dates: Trip Dates: Trip Dates: July 1-9 Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected]
Please pray for the team who are serving in the Philippines now with ECC’s mission partner. Pray for protection as they travel, for energy and boldness as they serve!
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
ContactContactContactContact: [email protected]
We need volunteers to help with worship & video production, meet & greet, setup & pack up every Sunday morning. If you can come early or stay behind after services to help, we need you! We need camera operator and more instrumentalists (especially drummers) to help out at both the morning and afternoon services. Are you interested in knowing how church ‘happens’ behind the scenes each week? We also need people who have administrative skills and other giftings with a few hours to spare/volunteer during the week. Email us and we will plug you in!
Note to Ministry Leaders: Bulletin announcements for your ministry must be submitted to [email protected] no later than 9:30am, Thursdays. Please refer to Ministry Leaders’ Corner on our website for guidelines. Late submissions will not be entertained. Thank you.
Item description Amount (HKD)
1 Airfare 49,130.00
2 Travel Insurance 2,635.00
3 Meals expenses (estimated 3 meals per day) 5,865.00 14,292.00
4 Transportation cost (to/from airport on-ground) 586.50 2,980.00
5 Sightseeing transportation (if any, on shared basis) 1,275.00
6 Other personal sundry expenses 136.00
7 Accommodation expenses 2,210.00
8 Emergency /Petty Cash 6,800.00 1,500.00
9 Ministries supplies to be bought in HK **4,250.00
Total Budget: HKD72,887.50 HKD78,408.00
Trip cost per person (**excluding ministry expense) HKD4,037.50 HKD4,362.00