Order of Worship
Call To Worship
Songs of Worship
Passing the Peace of Christ
Time of Prayer & Confession
Song of Response
Scripture Reading
Hebrews 11:32-40
Sermon
”Faith and Sacrifice”
Holy Communion
Song of Worship
Announcements
Benediction
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. We will have Communion today. For those who are participating via YouTube, please prepare the elements for the sacrament. You can use juice or wine, and bread or crackers. For those in person, we will have individually wrapped cups and crackers for you.
2. The Consistory Elections were completed and here are the results:
Qualified Elders: Michael Chen & Chris Kuo
Qualified, Not Elected Elder: Ning Zhang (Ning Zhang will be eligible to serve as an elder if any of the elders are unable to serve in 2022.)
English Deacons: Catharina Lee & Irene Ng
Taiwanese Deacon: Joan Shen
Mandarin Deacons: Peter Cheng, Jian Qing Ye, & Sunny Yuan
As per our church bylaws, any questions or objections to the elections must be submitted in writing before Sunday, Dec. 19.
Thanks to all church members who participated in our election this year, despite the difficulties. Please continue to pray for our new elders and deacons, as well as our Pastors and Consistory.
3. We are happy to announce that we are in Stage 4 of the church re-opening guidelines which allows 75% capacity in our sanctuary. We can have up to 120 people in Sunday worship so we hope to see you all soon! Masks indoors especially during service are required.
Starting today, we will no longer require online registration for Sunday services. In lieu, everyone is required to fill out a one-time waiver and check-in each week when arriving for service. Please make sure you fill in this waiver today if you did not do so already.
4. YCG is collaborating with City Mission to give essential items to the homeless population in Elmhurst. If you want to donate items, please contact Simone Louie at simone@newtown.church to coordinate how you can drop off items at church before Friday, 12/10. Her schedule is flexible and can probably get items from you most days of the week. Please look on our Instagram for the poster on this event, which includes all the types of items we are collecting for this ministry! For those without social media, here’s the list of items:
Men’s new underwear, men’s new socks, gently used or new men’s coats, baby wipes, nail clippers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sleeping bags (or blankets if you cannot donate sleeping bags).
5. Mark your calendars! Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be Friday, Dec. 24 from 7 - 8 PM in the sanctuary. We will conclude the evening by bringing the light and joy of Christ out into the world.
6. Looking for 3 ushers & greeters to help with Christmas Eve service and candle lighting. Please speak to Beverly or email churchemailforbev@gmail.com if you are interested.
7. On Sunday, Dec. 26, we will have an English Congregation Potluck and White Elephant gift exchange right after Sunday service. If you can, please bring a dish to share with others and a wrapped gift under $10. Adults are required to show your vaccination card at entry. Exception for children under 12 years old. Masks and social distancing is required. If you have any questions, please ask Grace Hong.
8. We need a few more slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sunday worship. It is a simple task and training will be provided. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church if you can help.
9. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate or by utilizing the large tithing box outside of the sanctuary center doors.