CBCGL EM News 04/23/2021

by | Apr 23, 2021 | Announcement, CrossPoint Community Ministry | 0 comments

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Join us on Sunday afternoon, April 25th, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm for the State of the Church meeting. We will meet online, via the zoom link – which was sent to you by Elder Xie on April 22. This is one of two times annually that we have a meeting with all the members of CBCGL. Thanks for participating and making time for this meeting. If you have questions or comments for the meeting, feel free to share them via this link: https://tinyurl.com/vzdlcbk

Also, please don’t forget to let us know your opinion regarding the naming of the English congregation. So far, we have 12 responses. The form is open for one more week. Please let your opinion be known.To do that, we would like you to vote (by April 30) via the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/H8xcZdy4bf

Next week, Sunday May 2nd, we plan to worship together in-person. Whether you’re vaccinated or not, please come! We’ll be wearing face masks and practicing social distancing. Please sign up to join us in-person! Here is the link for that: https://forms.gle/mUsX6xAyiTmxiFto6

One more thing, Angie and I really do want to get to know you better. The Kingdom of God is not about programs; it’s about people! To get to know you better, we are scheduling conversations with the members and regular attendees of the English ministry. If you get an e-mail from us or a call from us, please do respond! If you want to sign up on your own, please use the following link. (You may need to copy this link and paste it into your browser.)

https://lowellchurch-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/nathan_willems_lowell_church/EccUw7hTOn1IkeJ_B1Eqp8EBUIKksUtMSLDZwEh0buI3SA?e=SUHT8b

This Week (April 23 – April 29, 2021):

1. Tonight, (April 23, 2021) we will have Friday Night Bible Study. Join us at 7:30 as we take time to sing, share/study regarding the topic of prayer. Join us!

https://zoom.us/j/685376249?pwd=cWtyUk1pckJiRHJxZVZCSGdJZWw2UT09

Meeting ID: 685 376 249

Password: 840840

Join by phone: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

2. EM Sunday School and YAs Sunday School – on April 25 – are meting again at 9:45 am.

  1. The Young Adults are meeting in their small groups this week: (Formed for Justice is meeting Sunday, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and Boundaries are meeting on Tuesday).
  2. The “Essentials of World Missions” Sunday School continues this Sunday via the following link:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/491248585?pwd=RnpLcnpjQ01nTGZLSmhaZ3l4L3dKQT09
    Meeting ID: 491 248 585
    Password: 403767
    Join by phone:+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

3. This Sunday, April 25, Minister Rockey Chan will be preaching. Pray for him!

  1. Text: Luke 22:7-20
  2. Title: Meal of Remembrance
  3. Live stream via Youtube: http://cbcgl.org/resources/live-stream/
  4. Coworker reminder.

    Administration / Events

4. Tuesday Night Alpha began on March 23. It is meeting weekly on Tuesday nights, from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Pray for God’s work in and through Alpha and invite your friends. The zoom link can be found here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82080695483?pwd=L1hpeXcvZDRBK0MranRyNGZTaWM1dz09

Meeting ID: 820 8069 5483

Password: 233191

5. CBCGL’s COVID-19 waiver form can be found at http://bit.ly/cbcgl-covid19-waiver

You are required to have completed this form and follow its guidance if you plan to participate in any in-person church activities.

6. Calling all VBS volunteers! It’s that time of year again! Our church will be hosting VBS 2021 from August 9th-13th. Looking for adult and youth volunteers who are willing to serve in VBS this year! Please apply using the link provided. Thank you! Here is the link: https://bit.ly/3eq9S4a

7. All other announcements can be found here (in our English Ministry bulletin).

For Prayer:

  1. Our time in prayer shows what we think about God! Do you see your need of Him? Or are you trying to live this life without / apart from Him? Please join our Wednesday night prayer meeting (7:45 – 9:15 pm) even if you can’t participate the whole time.
    https://zoom.us/j/758587937?pwd=aS9sZUdxcm1janNNM2I2aXJ6Smx2QT09
    Meeting ID: 758 587 937
    Password: 030086
    Join by phone: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

    Young Adults Prayer Meeting: Wednesday night @ 7:45 – 9:30 pm –
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86893982884?pwd=Q2RIWEtVMGtmdGJ2ZHNJdDJ3Rng4dz09
    Meeting ID: 868 9398 2884
    Password: 197791

  2. Here is our list of prayer and service requests. The service request tab is for brothers and sisters to ask for assistance or announce any give-away items. It is an attempt from EM to reach out and take care of those in need among us. You may also enter yours via the provided link:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U64MLIp-EpQ8YKfIpHzBNR_3tceMaOxrchnfbqlkcpU/edit?ts=5e851f21#gid=0

    In Christ, your servant, SDG,
    Nathan Willems