CONGREGATION & CHURCH CONCERNS:

CONGREGATION & CHURCH CONCERNS for Dec 2, 2007:
(English)
1. We have now entered into the season of Advent. The liturgical colour is royal purple signifying our anticipation and preparation to receive the coming of Jesus our King. The first Advent Candle of Hope will be lit today reminding us that Jesus brings hope and good news to a world of hopelessness and despair.
2. Ottawa Christian Chorale presents “Celebrate the Child” words and music for Advent. 2nd of the 4 performances will be held in our church today: Sunday Dec. 2, 2007 at 7:00 pm. As we are the host tonight, please bring goodies for refreshment to share with our guests during reception after the concert.
3. Our church Christmas celebration is scheduled for Sunday 23rd Dec. Worship service at 11 a.m. with baptism and special music followed by celebration at 12 noon with performances and special presentations. After that dinner and fellowship will begin at 1:30 p.m. Organizing team includes Brother Frank Pan; Sister Nan Wang; Sister Susie Cui; Sister Di Wu and Sister Veronica Chen. They are meeting today at 12:30 in the dinning hall. They welcome your suggestions and inputs.
4. Rev Wilson Chan and Brother Bruce Newman are contemplating visit to the Holy Land. They have information on a trip to Israel scheduled for March 31 -April 9, 2008. Please see them for a brochure.
5. The English ministry is doing a series Dr. Charles Price in DVD on the book of Acts this fall. This is a time of Bible study and prayer. This Wednesday Dec. 5 beginning at 7:30 pm in church. Please sign up with brother Bruce Newman.
6. Mandarin faith seekers’ class continues to meet biweekly this Saturday Dec. 8 for the last talk in the series, “Testimony of Yuan Zhi Ming”. Class schedule as follow: 6pm super, 6:45pm talk, 7:45pm discussion, 8:30pm free time. Contact Brother Frank Zhang for details.

(Chinese)
會友與教會關懷
1. 我們已進入將臨節期。禮儀顏色已變成紫色，象徵我們要準備迎接基督君皇的降臨。今天第一支稱為希望的將臨節蠟燭將被燃點，告訴我們耶穌來臨帶給失望的世界再有希望。
2. 渥太華基督徒聖詠團獻唱“慶祝那嬰孩”神曲，4次演出中的第2次將於今晚12月2日星期天晚上7點在本堂舉行。我們既是主人家，請帶備小點在音樂會之後於樓下茶會招待客人。至於其他3場演出的日期和地點請參看海報。
3. 今年聖誕節慶祝已定12月23日星期天舉行，上午11時崇拜包括洗禮和特別音樂節目；中午12時遊藝表演；下午1時半午餐及交誼。籌備小組包括潘文弟兄；王楠姊妹；崔樹新姊妹；吳鏑姊妹；和陳必英姊妹。他們今天午飯的時候開會，歡迎您提供意見給他們。
4. 陳偉甡牧師和Bruce Newman弟兄有意參加2008年3月31日至4月9日在以色列學習的聖地旅行團，有興趣加入者請向他們索取介紹簡章。
5. 英語事工部逢星期三晚上舉行查經及祈禱聚會, 本週三12月5日下午7時半開始由Dr. Charles Price in DVD系統性研讀使徒行傳. 有興趣者請向Bruce Newman弟兄報名或查詢詳情.
6. 國語初信者课程,每隔兩週星期六繼續舉行, 本週六(12月8日) 精彩系列, “遠志明見證集” 最後一講. 時間表如后: 6pm 晚餐, 6:45pm 讲座, 7:45pm 讨论, 8:30pm 自由时间. 请向張曉杰弟兄查询及报名.