Announcements for Sunday, October 6, 2019

Youth Group Arcade Night: Next Friday, October 11, the Youth Group will hold our annual Arcade Night outreach event. The event is a Lock-In, so students can spend the night, or may have their parents pick them up at any time. For this event we transform the church into an enormous arcade with video game consoles, a laser maze, stations for students to set up their laptops, and tons of pizza. To make this happen, we must borrow TVs and video game consoles from church members, so please consider what equipment you have that we might be able to use for the evening. We need 20 TV's, 15 video game consoles, and 5 laptop computers. We also need help setting up for the event, especially after lunch today (when we will move lots of tables and couches to the upstairs lobby), and at 9:45 pm on Thursday, Oct 10 (when we will move lots of stuff into the MPR). This is our biggest Visitor Night event of the school year. Please be thinking about who you can invite!  Please see Pastor Rich for more information, to loan your equipment, or to help with the setup.

2020 Leadership: The English Ministry Committee (EMC), which sets direction and oversees the many ministries of the English Congregation, is seeking nominations for 2020. See Weilin Koo for more information or to nominate yourself or another member.

Church Landscaping Project: Thank you for your prayers and donations toward the church landscape project. We have collected enough funds and selected a landscape contractor to install the garden. If the weather cooperates, the plan is to start mid-October and take approximately one week to complete. The parking lot will remain open during the construction.  Please contact Nelson Chueng for more details.   

Sundays at Ten: Here are the upcoming topics for our weekly, large-group discussion:

• 10/6: Ministry Support: Community Bible Study
• 10/13: Ministry Support: Mothers of Pre-Schoolers
• 10/20: Ministry Celebration: Discovering Our Spiritually Gifted Community
• 10/27: Ministry Support: Awana

Come join us for lively, biblically grounded discussion over coffee in the fellowship hall.

Retreat and Budget Deficit Update: We praise God for the generous response to the Announcement regarding our Church Retreat deficit. From having around a $13,000 deficit after retreat, we are now down to a $4711 deficit. If you’d like to further ease this amount, please write “Retreat Deficit” in the memo of your check.

Additionally, we have added a new Budget line in the bulletin section under “Church Giving.” This line gives members a quick and easy glance at where our year-to-date Income sits in terms of being over or under our year-to-date Budget. For a more detailed picture of our income and expenses, please see Tina Cheng, our Church Treasurer.

Coffeen Gratitude: Thank you all for your generous wedding gift! God called us to marry at a young age and trust in his financial provision. We feel overwhelmingly loved by our wedding present. Even more so, we praise God for using NSCCC to help provide for us. A church family is a family indeed when it shows the love of Christ. Thank you for your love and care! -Calvin and Soprina Coffeen

Announcements for Sunday, September 8, 2019

Children’s Ministry: The 2019--2020 Year Sunday school signup sheet is posted on the Children's Ministry bulletin board at the lower lobby. May the Lord lead more brothers and sisters to serve by teaching and leading the next generation through the Word of God. Currently we still need 3 teachers for 2's-3's, 1st-2nd and 3rd-4th grade classes.  For any questions, please contact Angel Lee.

Small Groups Resume: Our small group ministry starts up again this month. Through discussions, worship, prayer, service, and fun together, we get to know one another and help each other to apply God’s truth to our individual circumstances.

• Deerfield: Every other Saturday, 2:00pm. Contact Person: Joe Farley
• Libertyville: Every other Saturday, 4:30pm. Contact Person: Karen Koo
• BG-Pal: Every other Saturday, 10am. Contact Person: Pastor Mike
• Men’s: Every other Tuesday, 7:30pm. Contact Person: Elder Kay

New Small Group Opportunity: We would like to build up our community of Singles and Couples – dating, engaged, or married without children, through our Small Group Ministry. If interested in participating, helping, or learning more about this opportunity for fellowship, please see Amy Lam.

Youth Ministry: Youth Group gatherings for students grades 6-12 happen every Friday from 8:00 to 9:30 pm at church. Contact Pastor RIch if you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help.

Spiritual Gifts Training: This two-part seminar will be held on the last two Saturdays of September (9/21 & 9/28) from 9:30am – 2:45pm. Infant, Child, and Youth supervision/activities are provided, along with refreshments and lunch. Online registration ends on September 9. Please let Pastor Mike know if you need the registration link e-mailed to you.

Nursery Volunteers: Our nursery is active with growing little ones! We are looking for adults or teenagers who are interested in playing with babies and toddlers under 2 years of age during Sunday service. Please see Tina Tseng if you are interested in being part of the volunteer rotation.

Sundays at Ten: Here are the upcoming topics for our weekly, large-group discussion:

• 9/8: Q&A with Sylvia & Michelle Chen about their experiences on the Short Term Mission trip last July
• 9/15: Biblical Education Overseas with Ernie Rossol (BEE World)
• 9/22: OMF Indonesia with Darren Ma
• 9:29: Missions through My Small Group

Come join us for lively, biblically grounded discussion over coffee in the fellowship hall.

Seeking Ushers and Projectionists: We are seeking additional people to minister as Ushers and Projectionists during our Sunday worship services. For more information, please see Ken Kim.

Announcements for Sunday, September 1, 2019

Children’s Ministry: The 2019--2020 Year Sunday school signup sheet is posted on the Children's Ministry bulletin board at the lower lobby. May the Lord lead more brothers and sisters to serve by teaching and leading the next generation through the Word of God. Currently we still need 3 teachers for 2's-3's, 1st-2nd and 3rd-4th grade classes.  For any questions, please contact Angel Lee.

Small Groups Resume: After the Labor Day Weekend, our small groups will resume their regularly scheduled fellowship activities as follows:

• Deerfield: Every other Saturday, 2:00pm. Contact Person: Joe Farley
• Libertyville: Every other Saturday, 4:30pm. Contact Person: Karen Koo
• BG-Pal: Every other Saturday, 10am. Contact Person: Pastor Mike
• Men’s: Every other Tuesday, 7:30pm. Contact Person: Elder Kay

New Small Group Opportunity: We would like to build up our community of Singles and Couples – dating, engaged, or married without children, through our Small Group Ministry. If interested in participating, helping, or learning more about this opportunity for fellowship, please see Amy Lam.

Youth Ministry: Fall Youth Group for students grades 6-12 begins Friday, Aug 16, 8-9:30 pm at church. The Youth Group Parents Meeting has been rescheduled for today, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the high school Sunday School classroom. Everyone can bring their lunch and eat it during the meeting. All parents and interested adults are welcome to attend.

Spiritual Gifts Training: This two-part seminar will be held on the last two Saturdays of September (9/21 & 9/28) from 9:30am – 2:45pm. Infant, Child, and Youth supervision/activities are provided, along with refreshments and lunch. Online registration ends on September 9. Please let Pastor Mike know if you need the registration link e-mailed to you.

Nursery Volunteers: Our nursery is active with growing little ones! We are looking for adults or teenagers who are interested in playing with babies and toddlers under 2 years of age during Sunday service. Please see Tina Tseng if you are interested in being part of the volunteer rotation. 

Sundays at Ten: Here are the upcoming topics for our weekly, large-group discussion:

• Today: Public School as a Mission Field
• 9/8: Missions – Q&A with Sylvia & Michelle on the 2019 STM
• 9/15: Biblical Education Overseas with Ernie Rossol (BEE World)
• 9/22: OMF Indonesia with Darren Ma
• 9:29: Missions through My Small Group

Come join us for lively, biblically grounded discussion over coffee in the fellowship hall.

Seeking Ushers and Projectionists: We are seeking additional people to minister as Ushers and Projectionists during our Sunday worship services. For more information, please see Ken Kim. 

Announcements for Sunday, July 25, 2019

Small Groups Resume: After the Labor Day Weekend, our small groups will resume their regularly scheduled fellowship activities as follows:

• Deerfield: Every other Saturday, 2:30pm. Contact Person: Joe Farley
• Libertyville: Every other Saturday, 4:30pm. Contact Person: Karen Koo
• BG-Pal: Every other Saturday, 10am. Contact Person: Pastor Mike
• Men’s: Every other Tuesday, 7:30pm. Contact Person: Elder Kay

Youth Ministry: Fall Youth Group for students grades 6-12 begins Friday, Aug 16, 8-9:30 pm at church. The Youth Group Parents Meeting has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept 1, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the high school Sunday School classroom. Everyone can bring their lunch and eat it during the meeting. All parents and interested adults are welcome to attend.

Seeking Ushers and Projectionists: We are seeking additional people to minister as Ushers and Projectionists during our Sunday worship services. For more information, please see Ken Kim.

Children’s Ministry: The 2019--2020 Year Sunday school signup sheet is posted on the Children's Ministry bulletin board at the lower lobby. May the Lord lead more brothers and sisters to serve by teaching and leading the next generation through the Word of God. Currently we still need 3 teachers for 2's-3's, 1st-2nd and 3rd-4th grade classes.  For any questions, please contact Angel Lee.

Picnic Finale of Summer: Following today’s Sunday Service, we will have our church picnic at the Bannockburn Park next to the Village Hall. It’s BYO-Lunch. Directions are available at the Welcome Booth in the Lobby.

Spiritual Gifts Training: Online registration is now open for our church’s Spiritual Gifts Training Seminar, which will be held on the last two Saturdays of September (9/21 & 9/28) from 9:30am – 2:45pm. This is for all adult members of our congregation, and open to guests and visitors as well. Infant and Childcare is provided. If you need the registration link e-mailed to you, please let Pastor Mike know.

Nursery volunteers: Our nursery is active with growing little ones! We are looking for adults or teenagers who are interested in playing with babies and toddlers under 2 years of age during Sunday service. Please see Tina Tseng if you are interested in being part of the volunteer rotation.

Sundays at Ten: Here are the upcoming topics for our weekly, large-group discussion:

• Today: Exploring Missions to Mongolia
• 9/1: Public School as a Mission Field
• 9/8: Missions – Calling All Christians
• 9/15: Biblical Education Overseas
• 9/22: Missions to Indonesia
• 9:29: Missions through My Small Group

Come join us for lively, biblically grounded discussion over coffee in the fellowship hall.

Announcements for Sunday, August 18, 2019

Congrats, High School Graduates! We are grateful for those who are entering a new chapter of life, as they completed High School and are moving on into college life. Alex Chen, Michael Koo, Alex Dong, Helen Yu, Daniel Zhu, and Connie Du – we are praying for you and look forward to the updates on your journey!

Youth Ministry: Fall Youth Group for students grades 6-12 begins Friday, Aug 16, 8-9:30 pm at church. We will have a Youth Group parents meeting on Sunday, Aug 25, from 12:30-1:30 pm in the high school Sunday School classroom. Everyone can bring their lunch and eat it during the meeting. All parents and interested adults are welcome to attend.

Sundays at Ten: Here are the upcoming topics for our weekly, large-group discussion:

• Today: Reformed Theology 

• 8/25: Exploring Missions to Mongolia

Come join us for lively, biblically grounded discussion over coffee in the fellowship hall. 

Children’s Ministry: 2019--2020 year Sunday school signup sheet is posted on the Children's Ministry bulletin board at lower lobby.  Please pray that God will lead more brothers and sisters to serve in the Children's Ministry to teach our children to know God thru Bible learning. Currently we still need 3 teachers for 2's-3's, 1st-2nd and 3rd-4th grade classes.  For any questions, please contact Angel Lee.

Nursery volunteers: Our nursery is active with growing little ones! We are looking for adults or teenagers who are interested in playing with babies and toddlers under 2 years of age during Sunday service. Please see Tina Tseng if you are interested in being part of the volunteer rotation.

Retreat Budget Update: Each year the Deacon Board sets registration fees for the Summer Retreat below the actual cost of attendance in order to encourage participation. For the 2019 Summer Retreat this past June, 

Income: $18,995

Expenses: $26,616

Deficit: $7,621

If you are led to help offset this deficit, please write “Summer Retreat” in the memo portion of your check or on an envelope.

Seeking Ushers and Projectionists: We are seeking additional people to minister as Ushers and Projectionists during our Sunday worship services. If interested, please see Ken Kim. 

Picnic Finale of Summer: Next Sunday, August 25, we will have a church picnic at the Bannockburn Park next to the Village Hall. It’s BYO-Lunch, and we will head there right after service. Feel free to bring games and sports equipment!

Spiritual Gifts Training: Online registration is now open for our church’s Spiritual Gifts Training Seminar, which will be held on the last two Saturdays of September from 9:30am – 2:45pm. This is for all adult members of our congregation, and open to guests and visitors as well. If you need the registration link e-mailed to you, please let Pastor Mike know.