Announcements for February 5, 2012

February Concert at NSCCC: We have the exciting opportunity of hosting Tim Be Told, a Contemporary Christian music group whose goal is to promote honesty, hope, redemption, and change. They are coming to our church on Saturday, February 18, as part of their national tour of churches and college campuses. This event is for our entire church, and you are highly encouraged to invite your friends. Admission is $10. It's coming up soon, so please see Mary Kay for tickets and more info. Download the bulletin insert for more info as well.

Super Bowl Party! Matt & Jennie Hsieh invite everyone to an evening of fun, fellowship, food, and football at their house tonight for the game. Please contact Matt or Jennie or call them for directions. Wherever you may be during tonight's epic matchup, whether at Matt and Jennie's house or in another man cave of choice, there will only be one winner gathering in the middle of that field in Indianapolis. In the same way, let's run this race in such a way as to get the prize! Faith in Jesus Christ always wins.

Youth Group Resumes: Youth Group is back and bounding with excitement, with opportunities to deepen friendship, serve one another, and exalt the Name of the Lord. We'd love for you to get involved each Friday. See James Shu or Cecelia Jones for details on joining and/or serving.

Service Opportunity: We need more ushers to add to the rotation for our weekly worship service. God desires order and community in his worship services, and ushers play an important role in making that happen. Please see Larry Hui for information or to sign up.

Chinese New Year Celebration: It was like a mini World's Fair, highlighting ancient traditions and modern culture, with a message to focus on life beyond the here now. We are so blessed to have had the creativity, energy, and passion behind this unforgettable event. Thank you to everyone who came together to experience this worldwide love and joy we have in Christ.

Rwanda Trip Informational Meeting: Yesterday's meeting about our upcoming missions trip in April helped connect us to real issues and needs facing Rwandans who are recovering from the 1994 genocide. Having your prayers and keeping you fully updated is vital to Troy Hetz, Pastor Mike, and the Hallomai International missions team as they prepare to go. Thank you for being a part of this mission!

Spring Teachers Needed: The Spring Quarter is around the corner and our Children's Ministry is still in need of several teachers. Please pray for the Lord to meet our need:
Children's Worship (9:15 am)
4- and 5-year-olds
1st - 3rd Grade
Sunday School (11:00 am)
4- and 5-year-olds
3rd - 4th Grade
5th - 6th Grade
Please see Lindsay Herman for more information or to volunteer.

Announcements for January 29, 2012

Chinese New Year Celebration: It was like a mini World's Fair, highlighting ancient traditions and modern culture, with a message to focus on life beyond the here now. We are so blessed to have had the creativity, energy, and passion behind this unforgettable event. Thank you to everyone who came together to experience this worldwide love and joy we have in Christ.

Costumes Acquired: We are grateful for the generous response to Debbie Chieng's request for traditional Chinese clothing and other cultural items that were used in last night's event. You helped add the color and authenticity that we were so delighted to see.

Knot Your Ordinary Class: Did you get a Chinese Knot? With Ruth Wong's expertise, and all who helped tie knots, we could visualize a persistent theme throughout all the dynasties and eras: that people are always searching for something more. Praise God that we have finally found the One we can turn to.

Rwanda Trip Informational Meeting: Partnering with Hallomai International, members from NSCCC are taking a missions trip to Kigali, Rwanda this April. Everyone is invited to an informational meeting on Saturday, February 4, 12:00-2:00pm to learn about this trip and get excited for what God is doing among His precious people, who live over 7,500 miles away from us!

Service Opportunity: We need to add ushers to the rotation for our weekly worship service. God desires order and community in his worship services, and ushers play an important role in making that happen. Please see Larry Hui for more information or to sign up.

February Concert at NSCCC: We have the exciting opportunity of hosting Tim Be Told, a Contemporary Christian music group whose goal is to promote honesty, hope, redemption, and change. Their musical style incorporates elements of soul, pop, rock, gospel and blues. They are coming to our church on Saturday, February 18, as part of their national tour of churches and college campuses. This event is for our entire church, and you are highly encouraged to invite your friends. Admission is $10. It's coming up soon, so please see Mary Kay for tickets and more info.

Spring Teachers Needed: The Spring Quarter is around the corner and our Children's Ministry is still in need of several teachers. Please pray for the Lord to meet our need:
Children's Worship (9:15 am)
4- and 5-year-olds
1st - 3rd Grade
Sunday School (11:00 am)
4- and 5-year-olds
3rd - 4th Grade
5th - 6th Grade
Please see Lindsay Herman for more information or to volunteer.

Super Bowl Party! Whether you come for the game, the commercials, the food or just to hang out please join us on Sunday, February 5, at Matt and Jennie Hsieh's house. Kick off is at 5:30pm, but the doors open at 4:30pm. We will be having a potluck dinner and details of what to bring will be on an Evite. If you did not receive an Evite please contact Matt or Jennie. Yes, kids are welcome!

Announcements for January 22, 2012

Guest Preacher: Today we welcome John Bentley as our guest preacher. John is the Executive Director of Harmony Outreach, which reaches out with hands of love to orphaned children and vulnerable people in China, Ethiopia, and Cambodia.

Chinese New Year Celebration: Next Saturday, January 28th, the English Congregation will host an evening that brings together cultural insight and the Gospel message. We believe you will be able to enjoy this celebration with people from your community and network of friends. Today is the last day to buy tickets. For more information, please see Debbie Chieng.

February Concert at NSCCC: We have the exciting opportunity of hosting Tim Be Told, a Contemporary Christian music group whose goal is to promote honesty, hope, redemption, and change. Their musical style incorporates elements of soul, pop, rock, gospel and blues. They are coming to our church on Saturday, February 18th, as part of their national tour of churches and college campuses. This event is for our entire church, and you are highly encouraged to invite your friends. Admission is $10. It's coming up soon, so please see Mary Kay for tickets or our online website for more info.

Service Opportunity: We need more ushers to add to the rotation for our weekly worship service. God desires order and community in his worship services, and ushers play an important role in making that happen. Please see Larry Hui for more information or to sign up.

Spring Teachers Needed: The Spring Quarter is around the corner and our Children's Ministry is still in need of several teachers. Please pray for the Lord to meet our need:
Children's Worship (9:15 am)
4- and 5-year-olds
1st - 3rd Grade
Sunday School (11:00 am)
4- and 5-year-olds
3rd - 4th Grade
5th - 6th Grade
Please see Lindsay Herman for more information or to volunteer.

Super Bowl Party! Whether you come for the game, the commercials, the food or just to hang out please join us on Sunday, February 5, at Matt and Jennie Hsieh's house. Kick off is at 5:30pm, but the doors open at 4:30pm. We will be having a potluck dinner and details of what to bring will be on an Evite. If you did not receive an Evite please contact Matt or Jennie. Yes, kids are welcome!

2011 Finances:
2011 Offering..........................$552,541
Fiscal Year 2011 Budget......$561,705
God richly blessed our church in 2011. Though the total Offerings did not match our Budget, expenses also were held below Budget, and no deficit was incurred. Thank you for your generous giving: you are an answer to prayer and proof that God provides for his church.

Announcements for January 15, 2012

Chinese New Year Celebration: On Saturday, January 28th, the English Congregation will host an evening that brings together cultural insight and the Gospel message. Please mark your calendars! We believe you will be able to enjoy this celebration with people from your community and network of friends. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale starting today in the church lobby. Seats are limited, so be sure to get your tickets early. For more information or to lend a helping hand with preparations, please see Debbie Chieng.

Costumes Needed: If you or someone you know has Chinese costumes they can lend us, please contact Debbie Chieng immediately at dchieng@me.com. We are interested in Chinese costumes from any dynasty and including any traditional qi pao (women's) or chang mian ao (men's) attire.

Knot Your Ordinary Class: Our very own Ruth Wong is offering a free Chinese Knot-Making Class next Saturday, January 15, at 2:00pm at church. All knots made will be sold at the market at our Chinese New Year Celebration.

2011 Finances:
2011 Offering..........................$549,621
Fiscal Year 2011 Budget......$561,705
God richly blessed our church in 2011. Though the total Offerings did not match our Budget, expenses also were held below Budget, and no deficit was incurred. Thank you for your generous giving: you are an answer to prayer and proof that God provides for his church.

February Concert at NSCCC: We have the exciting opportunity of hosting Tim Be Told, a Contemporary Christian music group whose goal is to promote honesty, hope, redemption, and change. Their musical style incorporates elements of soul, pop, rock, gospel and blues. They are coming to our church on Saturday, February 18th, as part of their national tour of churches and college campuses. This event is for our entire church, and you are highly encouraged to invite your friends. Admission is $10. It's coming up soon, so please see Mary Kay for tickets and more info.

SPRING TEACHERS NEEDED: The Spring Quarter is around the corner and our Children's Ministry is still in need of several teachers. Please pray for the Lord to meet our need:
Children's Worship (9:15 am)
4- and 5-year-olds
1st - 3rd Grade
Sunday School (11:00 am)
4- and 5-year-olds
3rd - 4th Grade
5th - 6th Grade
Please see Lindsay Herman for more information or to volunteer.

Service Opportunity: We need more ushers to add to the rotation for our weekly worship service. God desires order and community in his worship services, and ushers play an important role in making that happen. Please see Larry Hui for more information or to sign up.

Announcements for January 8, 2012

Guest Speaker: Today’s guest speaker is Alan Ginn. His calling is to train pastors and leaders in the 2/3rd World Nations, and we are delighted to have him with us.

Chinese New Year Celebration: On Saturday, January 28th, the English Congregation will host an evening that brings together cultural insight and the Gospel message. Please mark your calendars! We believe you will be able to enjoy this celebration with people from your community and network of friends. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale starting today in the church lobby. Seats are limited, so be sure to get your tickets early. For more information or to lend a helping hand with preparations, please see Debbie Chieng.

Costumes Needed: If you or someone you know has Chinese costumes they can lend us, please contact Debbie Chieng immediately at dchieng@me.com. We are interested in Chinese costumes from any dynasty and including any traditional qi pao (women's) or chang mian ao (men's) attire.

Knot Your Ordinary Class: Our very own Ruth Wong is offering a free Chinese Knot-Making Class next Saturday, January 15, at 2:00pm at church. All knots made will be sold at the market at our Chinese New Year Celebration.

A Flower Offering: Members of the English Congregation are responsible for providing flowers for the altar from January through June each year. See Hannah Hsieh for details or to sign up. Flowers can be dropped off on Friday or Saturday at the church and you can take them home with you after the worship service.

New EMC and Deacon Board Members! We are delighted to have five new people in leadership this year. Mary Kay is the new Coordinator of Evangelism on the English Ministry Committee (EMC). On the Deacon Board, Weilin Koo is the new Treasurer, Mark Childs will be serving as our church Trustee, Mrs. Toh-chin Ng will serve as our Missions Deacon, and Steve Chen is the new Chinese Ministry Committee Chair. We are thankful for such great hearts in leadership. Please keep them, together with the rest of the EMC and Deacon Board, in your regular prayers.

Welcoming Two December Babies: Along with the most beautiful Madison Mitchell, born on Dec. 14th to Darrion and Janice, we are thrilled to have Augustine Noah Baw, born on Christmas Day at 18.5 inches tall and weighing in at 5 lbs. 3 oz. Congratulations to Andy and Anita! Let's give our warmest support to these two expanding families with our prayers and fellowship. Praise God for new life!

Youth Group Resumes in February: We are so blessed to have such great leaders and counselors for the youth – James Shu, Cecelia Jones, and Sylvia Chen. Youth Group will pick up again on the first Friday in February. If you are interested in working with this awesome team, please speak with Pastor Mike or Lindsay Herman.

2011 Finances:
2011 Offering..........................$549,621
Fiscal Year 2011 Budget......$561,705
God richly blessed our church in 2011. Though the total Offerings did not match our Budget, expenses also were held below Budget, and no deficit was incurred. Thank you for your generous giving: you are an answer to prayer and proof that God provides for his church.