Announcements - June 26, 2022
1. Pastoral News - Pastor Joe will be away from June 27-July 29 with the CCACA. He will still be available through WhatsApp/Zoom during that time.
2. Membership News - Sister Hu Yu from the Cantonese congregation passed away on June 16. May God comfort her family as well as brothers and sisters in this time of grief.
3. Children Sports Camp - will be held at Riverway Sports Complex on July 25 - 29, from 9 to 3. The camp is for kids ages 5-12 and the cost is $150 per child, if financial support is needed, please reach out to Pastor Marcus. Registration is now live through the AIA link aia.sh/riverway. Spots are limited so make sure to register before they fill up!
4. The Baptismal Class - we are accepting applications for baptism. The baptismal class will begin soon. Please contact Pastor Marcus for more details.
5. Please note that food Sharing is going to be allowed at church soon. Please be reminded to properly dispose the food waste to avoid attracting any small ants and rats.
Highlights from the Elder Board meeting in June
a. The church will begin Stage 5 of our reopening plan on July 1. Masks will become recommended and not mandatory. Food sharing activities of up to 20 people may begin with precautions in place. (The Elder Board will decide on a case-by-case basis for events exceeding 20 people.)
b. The Board has adopted the vision statement for global mission proposed by the Mission Committee: “To help members of Newbern to fulfill the Great Commission around the world.”
c. Pastor Joe’s contract as our interim English Pastor has been renewed to the end of October, with July being no-pay-leave for CCACA work.
d. For the months of July and August, coffee and fellowship time will take place each Sunday at 9:00 am and 12:15 pm, on a trial basis. Please plan on using these time slots to connect with new and old friends over hot drinks and snacks.