Church News | 05.08.15
FCPC CEM
GET CONNECTED:
'LIKE' FCPC ON FACEBOOK!
FOLLOW FCPC ON TWITTER (@FCPCNYC)!
VISIT OUR WEBSITE!
SERVICE AT SERVICE:
We are working on the English Worship Service volunteer list for Sundays June 7 - August 30. If you would like to serve as a worship leader, an usher, or help in any other capacity, please contact a CEM member by emailing fcpc...@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
English Worship Service – Sundays, 1 pm
Adult Fellowship – This Sunday, 5/10, at 2:30pm
Children’s Ministry Committee Meeting – This Sunday, 5/10, at 2:30pm
CEM Baseball Outing – May 30th, at 4:10pm
Junior Youth Fellowship – Sundays, 12 pm
NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FCPC’S ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE…Will be this Sunday, 5/10 at 1pm in the church sanctuary. This week’s message will be given by Henry Kuo, and is titled “The Mother of All”.
AF MEETS TODAY AT 2:30…Open yourselves up for a time of singing, sharing, and snacking on the second floor as we learn about the next letter, "O," in Adult FELLOWSHIP.
SAVE THE DATE…The Adult Fellowship will be having their annual retreat on September 25 – 27. More details to come!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME…CEM’s 1st outing of the year will be a baseball game. It’s the first place NY Mets vs. the Miami Marlins on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 4:10PM, at Citi Field in Queens. We have a limited supply of 20 seats at $10.00 a piece, for those looking to enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark. Did we also mention that it’s a promotional game? Free beach towels will be given to the 1st 15,000 fans that arrive! See Will Tsang for tickets.
FCPC is seeking…an Evangelist to share, with the Pastor, the ministry to the English-speaking members of the congregation, including preaching, teaching, and evangelism. The candidate should have a degree from a Seminary or is currently in progress for a theological degree; experience in preaching and in evangelism. Possession of musical skills; experience in working with multi-cultural and inter-generational groups is an advantage. For more information, please visit www.fcpc.org. Please send resume to Evang...@fcpc.org.
BIG TENT...Experience that deep sense of community one would expect at a national gathering of Presbyterians—a great big family reunion! Join PCUSA July 30-Aug 1 in Knoxville, TN, for a wide variety of workshops, all under one Big Tent, a conference that will inspire and equip Presbyterians to live missionally. Only $395 per person, which includes accommodations, seven meals, campus parking and outstanding programming. Fees for children and youth are no more than $150 each. For more information on featured speakers, workshops, registration, etc. visit: www.pcusa.org/bigtent
THE 2015 CHURCHWIDE GATHERING OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN…will be held June 18–21, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme of the Gathering is “One Body, One Spirit,” based on 1 Corinthians 12:12–27. As always, workshops, plenary sessions, worship, mission opportunities, and all Gathering programming will explore the theme in the context of a diverse, faithful sisterhood. Registration for the event is just $395 (less than in 2012!), plus lodging and transportation. Are you ready to register? If so, visit the official Churchwide Gathering website: www.presbyterianwomen.org/gathering
PRAYERS OF CONCERN & COMFORT AND PRAYERS OF BLESSINGS:
Thanksgiving for the free gift of God’s grace, the fellowship we share as a church family and the many blessings we have been given.
Prayers for peace in the midst of the conflicts, wars, and divisions that are taking place in our world.
Prayers for forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation between friends, families, communities, and nations.
Prayers for strength and healing for Larissa Kwong Abazia, Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly, as she lives through cancer.
Prayers for Nepal Earthquake victims and families.