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Sunday Service Bulletin Building communities that reveal Christ English Worship Service – December 8, 2024 We’re glad you’re here! Welcome – Ryan Graham Call to Worship – Kenny Kim Musical Worship Scripture Reading – Isaiah 9:1-7 – Joe Farley Congregational Prayer Offering Musical Response Message – “Advent: Joy” – Pastor Michael Chung – Luke 2:1-20 Musical Response Announcements Closing Prayer ____________________________ Welcome! For the benefit of all, please turn your cell phone to vibrate mode during our Service. For parents of young children, we have a nursing room/supervised nursery located downstairs and Sunday School classes for children age 2 (as of September 1, 2023) through 6th grade, which meet during our worship service. Our offering is intended for those who consider NSCCC their home church. If you are a visitor, please do not feel obligated to participate.
Announcements: Proposed 2025 English Ministry Committee: The 2024 English Ministry Committee (EMC) recommends the following members to serve on the 2025 EMC: Wei-Lin Koo (Chair) Connie Hong Kenny Kim June Pien Joe Farley Lloyd Lam Jessica Loh Please prayerfully consider these nominees, who will be presented to English Congregation church members for an affirmation vote on December 15. For all questions or concerns, please contact Wei-Lin Koo or Pastor Mike. Proposed 2025 Deacons: The 2024 Deacon Board recommends the following to serve 2-year terms as Deacons for 2025-2026: Frank Wang - Chair Ramona Rodila - Secretary Winston Chiu - Missions Please prayerfully consider these nominees, who will be presented to church members for an affirmation vote on December 15. Contact Joe Farley or any other Deacon with questions. Proposed 2025 Budget: The 2024 Deacon Board recommends a 2025 Church Budget of $795,539. Summary sheets of the proposed budget are available at the information desk in the lobby. Please prayerfully consider the proposed budget as it will be presented to church members for an affirmation vote on December 15. Contact Joe Farley or any other Deacon with questions. Member Information Meeting: There will be an informational meeting for all church members today, December 8, following the English worship service to discuss the proposed 2025 Leadership and Budget. If you are a voting member of NSCCC, please plan to attend. Please see Wei-Lin Koo or Pastor Mike Lee to learn more about becoming a church member. Guest Preacher: We welcome Pastor Michael Chung to the pulpit this morning! Pastor Chung serves as the English Pastor at Wheaton Chinese Alliance Church. He and his wife, Jodi, have three children. Residing in Naperville, Pastor Chung often cooks up a great meal as he regularly opens his home to host EPICC, which stands for English Pastors in Chinese Churches. Workshop - Making Cards to Support Missionaries: Join us for a fun and meaningful workshop where we’ll create a supply of blank cards to bless the missionaries supported by our church! These cards will be sent for birthdays, encouragement, and other special occasions for the years to come. Materials/Supplies Provided. All Ages Welcome — Adults and Kids alike! Date: December 15th, 2024 Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm Place: Tseng's House Children's Sunday Volunteers Needed: We are still looking for 2 volunteers to assist with the Pre-K and 1st-2nd grade classes. Responsibilities will primarily include helping children with memory verses and reading Bible stories. The Sunday School message will be led by other teachers. If you’re available to help, please contact Angel Lee or a committee member. Christmas Program Show Time: The Christmas Program will be held on December 15 at 10:30 AM, between services. Please plan to attend and show your support! Gift Exchange: For this month’s Congregational Fellowship Activity, we invite everyone to the MPR on Saturday, 12/21 for a lighthearted activity known as the White Elephant Gift Exchange. At 5pm, please bring to the MPR a thoughtful, wrapped item from your home to pass along to someone else. Also, bring a dish or dessert to share, as this will also be a potluck fellowship.
Offering: Last Week’s Offering………...……..…...$15,639 2024 Budget - Weekly.….………..……..$15,165 2024 Offering - Year to Date..…..…… $626,195 2024 Budget - Year to Date….….……$725,750 2024 Budget - Annual…..…….……….$790,742
Ongoing Ministries: Prayer Ministry: Our monthly congregational prayer meetings are at 9:45 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month. Contact EMC (EMC@nsccc.org) for the Zoom link or for details about worship & prayer in smaller gatherings during the week. Small Groups are an important part of developing community at NSCCC. See Ryan Graham or email ragraham@gmail.com for details about available groups. Youth Group is a great place for Junior and Senior High students to make friends, play games, and learn about God. Contact Pastor Rich Coffeen at rich.coffeen@nsccc.org for meeting and activity schedules. Mercy Ministries: As a church, we’re called to serve our community in the name of Jesus. Email outreach@nsccc.org for information. Adult/Youth Sports: Join us in the MPR on Mondays at 7 pm for pickleball or Wednesday 8 pm for basketball. Contacts: Rich Hui (rhui79@gmail.com) basketball; Wei-Lin Koo (wsmmjkoo@gmail.com) pickleball. A/V Team: Interested in serving on the sound or projection team? Contact Isaac Tseng at audio.visual@nsccc.org. Sundays Live@9:45: Our topical discussion group meets Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the Conference Room (Administrative Wing) or connect via Zoom using the link found at nsccc.org/virtualchurch. Please contact Pastor Mike if you have a topic you would like to discuss in future sessions. Questions or Concerns? Have suggestions, feedback, or questions concerning any of our ministries? Please contact any member of the English Ministry Committee (see back page). Sunday Ministries Schedule 9:00–10:00 a.m. – Children’s Wing Children’s Worship & Bible Study/Story 9:00–10:30 a.m. – Sunday School Wing High School Sunday school Junior High Sunday school 9:45–10:30 a.m. – Conference Room Sundays Live@9:45 – Adult discussion 10:00–11:00 a.m. – Children’s Wing Preschool–6th grade Sunday school See Angel Lee for more details. 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) Also available virtually via Zoom (see nsccc.org/virtualchurch to connect)
