12月9日會友與教會關懷

CONGREGATION & CHURCH CONCERNS for Dec. 9, 2007:
(English)
1. Today is the second Sunday of Advent. We will light the second Advent candle to proclaim the coming of the light of God into the world. With the coming of this light there is peace, for Christ is called the “Prince of Peace.” Christ’s name is also Emmanuel, “God with us.” The presence of Christ with us gives us peace day by day.
2. A pile of prayer and pastoral care request forms are placed on the foyer table. You are encouraged to fill out one if you need visit; prayer and/or spiritual guidance. Drop it into the offering bag and the pastor will follow up on your request.
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 Sister Amy Deng; Brother Frank Pan; Sister Nan Wang; Sister Susie Cui; Sister Di Wu，Sister Ni Zeng and Sister Veronica Chen. 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. Bible study on the Book of Romans will meet this Saturday Dec. 15 for the second last lesson of the series in the home of Patrick and Rita’s at 7:15 pm. All new seekers to the faith as well as long time believers are equally welcome.
6. Sister Yufen Zhu had a minor eye operation to stop the inward growth of her eye lash. Procedure went well now she is fully recovered. We thank God’s keeping and healing for her.

(Chinese)
1. 今天是將臨節第二主日，我們燃點第二枝將臨節的燭光宣告上帝的光要臨到世界，這光是和平之光，因耶穌是和平之君，祂又是以馬內利，祂與我們同在把和平每天帶給我們。
2. 在大廳桌子上放了一叠代禱及關懷請求表格，歡迎您在需要探訪，代禱或靈性輔導時填上投入奉獻袋裏，牧師便會跟您聯絡，回應您的請求。
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。籌備小組包括易珊紅姊妹；潘文弟兄；王楠姊妹；崔樹新姊妹；吳鏑姊妹；和陳必英姊妹。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. 羅馬書查經班本星期六12月15日本系列末后第二課下午7:15 在黃子添夫婦家中舉行, 無論您是初步追求或資深信徒, 我們都歡迎你.
6. 朱玉芬姊妹曾做停止眼睫毛往內長的小手術。一切順利現在已完全康復，感謝神的看顧保守。