Community News [2023-06-25]

· We are Looking For:
Sunday School Teachers and Assistants (contact Carol: carolktse@gmail.com)
Softball Ministry Leadership (contact Andrew: andrewleung93@gmail.com)
Service Ushers—must be able to attend service in-person (contact Roland: c.rolandchan@gmail.com)
GCS Day Nursery kitchen help (contact Mrs. Ng: mee.fun.ng@gcgcny.org, attention: Mrs. Ng)
Grace Community Food Share Summer Intern, deadline June 20(more info [here])
Summer Intern for Youth / IT Production (more info [here])

· Last Week’s Attendance: Cantonese 163, Mandarin 134, English 123, Children 44, Tendercare 19

· Last Week’s Offering: General 3,580 (YTD 344,236.39), Building 21 (YTD 4,397), Special Fund Mission 200 (YTD 10,556), Foodbank 28 (YTD 7,041.32).

· Join our Volleyball Ministry every Wed from 7:30-10:00pm. Register at gcgcny.link/vball. Contact Terence Ma (terencecyma@gmail.com) or Edwin Lee (edwin_.lee@hotmail.com)

· Got questions? Try Alpha. Join us @ 1pm at church. Free food will be served! Contact Lucas Wong (lucastimonthywong@gmail.com). Alpha Youth: 2nd and 4th Fridays from Feb to June. Join our mailing list: email genesis@gcgcny.org or visit gcgcny.link/alphaprayer

· The Bar Ministry: is serving singles in Christ. Contact Roland or Haidan, or visit the link [here].

· Summer Camp: runs from July 4– Aug 25 (8 weeks), Mon-Fri 8:00-5:30, $170/week, Grade 1-6. Theme: Fun with Characters. Also hiring camp coordinators and counselors (aged 18-29). Programs include: Worship, Bible Studies, Sports, and Music. Email summercamp@gcsny.ca, attention: Hiring Committee. See [here] for more info.

· Professional Christian Counseling—up to 8 free sessions to GCGCNY attendees. Contact Rev. Ted.

· The washrooms at both north side and south side will be renovated in the coming weeks.  Every effort will be made to minimize any inconvenience and disruption. Please pray for the contractors to complete the job safely, with good workmanship and on time.

· Rev. Lee’s Retirement – “New Milestone Celebration” will be held on July 16 at 12:30 PM. If you want to enjoy lunch together, please purchase tickets at the small gym before the worship service. Adults $10, children ages 12-16 $5.

· Church Luncheon—July 9th in the small gym. To order food, visit gcgcny.link/lunch (deadline July 3). Full plate $10, Half $5. Contact Lucas Wong for more info.

· Grace Community Food Share: We are going to expand the services to both our church members and visitors. If you or someone you know is experiencing financial hardship, we’re here to assist. Application is now open. Food distribution will take place in the first and third weeks (Saturday / Sunday) between July and September 2023. Application Link [here]