July 25, English Announcements
1. After considerable work and prayer by the Board, and with the approval by the Superintendent of C & MA District Office, we are pleased to announce: Rev. Isaac Wong has accepted the call to be our Senior Pastor of Newbern Memorial Chinese Alliance Church effective July 1, 2010. Official Ordination and Installation Ceremony will be held on Sunday August 22 at 2:30pm. Let’s praise the Lord together for His provision of a new Senior Pastor and also join in prayer for Rev. Isaac and Newbern that God will continue to multiply and grow our ministries.
2. In the absence of an English Pastor, Pastor Isaac Wong will participate in the Joshua congregation as follows:
1) Preach once a month at the Holy Communion Sunday Worship.
2) Attend Wednesday prayer meeting once a month (1st Wednesday of the month)
3) Attend the monthly Deacons Board meeting and try to have informal gatherings with the deacons once a month.
4) Try to sit in the English Worship after teaching the
Chinese Sunday school class. (i.e. 10:30 am. if time permits)
5) Visit English brothers and sisters as needed.
3. "Since Pastor Isaac leads the Panama STM from July 24 to Aug. 2, the vice chairman of Elder Board Paddy Cheung will resume his duties during his absence."
4. Church Clean-up Day-August 14 (Sat : 9:30am – 3:00 pm). Please come and join us in cleaning our church. This is a great way to meet people from both congregations, develop good relationship and enjoy the sun! Lunch will be provided. Please sign up at the back. For more information, please contact Bosco Fai.
5. June offering report is now posted at the back of Sanctuary. If there are questions, please contact Danny Chu.
6. Newbern’s Annual Vacation Bible School ( August 4 – 8th)Time: Wed to Sat: 5pm-8pm and Sun: 11am-2pmCost: $40 per child. Hop aboard and get ready this summer for Newbern’s Annual VBS! This year, we are exploring God’s mighty love through games, stories, and crafts! Registration & invitations are available from the giant VBS Sail in the Church basement. Completed registrations can be submitted to William Wong. Register today as space is limited!
7. Helpers needed for Vacation Bible School (August 4 – 8th) Please see Gary Chiang for more information.