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Today’s Sermon: “Unity” Guest Speaker: Pastor John Snelgrove Ephesians 4 & Other Passages
Using Paul letter to Christians in Ephesus, we will be taking a hard look at unity between churches, and within the local church.
Pastor John and his wife Sandra came to Hong Kong in 1987 and had previously served at a church in Pokfulam for over 7 years. John retired from AXA Insurance in 2003 to work full time at The Vine. Since retiring from the Vine, they are still actively supporting various ministries and international churches in Hong Kong. They have made Hong Kong their home and are committed to staying here.
5pm Sermon: “What’s Your Story” Guest Speaker: Ellison Tsang John 1:1-14
Everyone has a story to tell about their life. But have you ever considered that God want’s to write His story into your life? No matter what your story has been so far, God has a wonderful story for your life that he wants you to discover. Join us this evening as we explore John and study one of the greatest stories ever told and what it means for your life. Ellison is a Youth Minister at the Kowloon International Baptist Church. ____________________________________________________________________
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Today, July 12
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 (Ages 0—2 years)
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, Rooms 3 & 4, 4/F, YMCA
Children’s Assembly Required Summer Program (Ages 3—11 years)
9:30am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:30pm, 4/F, TST MC
FY2015/2016 (April-June)
(excluding designated funds)
Actual Income
Actual Expense
$2,378,812
$2,465,173
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 $213,761
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 O4cer [email protected] 2723 4777
Cheng Wai Ling O4ce 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, Today! Today is the deadline to submit the forms. Complete yours now if you have not done so yet! 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. We would like to better know and understand our congregation by way of a congregational survey.
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 15, 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 Tsim Sha Tsui/Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong Island, and New Territories. Email us!
MEN’S MINISTRY
Sunday Morning Men’s Potluck Breakfast—Next Sunday! 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. Sign up at the Welcome Table or 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.
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—Team returns Today! Trip dates: Trip dates: Trip dates: Trip dates: July 3-12 Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]
Please pray for the team as they return from Mongolia now. Pray for protection as they travel back! 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 1st team who are departing this week to minister to 30-40 children of migrant workers (ages 5 to 12) at the camp. Please also continue to pray for the 2nd team as they finalise logistics and plans before departing next week. Pray for protection as they travel, for energy and boldness as they serve!
UNIVERSITY & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
UniYoPro Home Group—Last Meeting, July 19! Alternate Sundays, July 19, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Room 6, TST MC Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: Aaron Cheung / [email protected]
We will be taking a hiatus in August to restructure and reconvene our ministry to young adults in September with a new format under a new name. Meanwhile, we will still get together for lunch and hangouts. Feel free to contact Aaron to get connected to other university students or young professionals at ECC! July 19 will be our final meeting together as UniYoPro. We will look back on the past three years in a time of praise and thanksgiving to God. We invite everyone who has been a part of UniYoPro at any point in the past years to come celebrate with us.
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! Ages 0-2 years old 4/F, Rooms 3 & 4, YMCA Ages 3-11 years old 4/F, TST MC (opposite YMCA) Assembly Required Summer Program—Starts Today! Sundays, July 12-August 16, 9:30am-10:45am & 11:15-12:30pm, TST MC
Our summer program is finally here! Get ready to have fun this summer as we explore what it takes to have God build some great in our lives. Come join us at our TST MC, for ages 3 years old and above.
AXIOM YOUTH MINISTRY
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Axiom and Axiom Academy are now taking a summer break. Stay tuned for updates in August of the Fall Schedules. Axiom Philippines STM Trip—Team has returned! Trip Dates: Trip Dates: Trip Dates: Trip Dates: July 1-9 Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected]
Praise the Lord for the team who returned from the Philippines last week. We thank the Lord for his protection and look forward to hearing stories from them.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
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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.