Announcements: April 11, 2021
Regular Worship Services and In-Person Church Activities Are Still Suspended Indefinitely
We are following guidance from DC Health Department and Centers for Disease Control to determine when it is safe to return to in-person worship. Follow CCC on the web for latest schedule information or call the church office: 202-637-9852
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Take Note!
Tribute and Appreciation for Rev. Andrew and Mrs. Lydia Shen In recognition of Rev. and Mrs. Shen’s service to Chinese Community Church where Rev. Shen served as Visiting Pastor for four years, 2000-2003, the Official Board has established the Rev. Andrew and Mrs. Lydia Shen Fund to use for Church Ministries. Their ministry at CCC began soon after the Mandarin Ministry was established and continued several years after Rev. Shen’s official retirement, when he served as a guest speaker and advisor. He filled a pastoral need in both the Mandarin and Cantonese congregations. Anyone who would like to honor the Shens may make a donation to the Chinese Community Church and designate it for the Shen Fund.
Rev. and Mrs. Shen will be relocating to the west coast soon. The church would like to compile a memory book for them as a reminder of their time with us. If you have photos, cards, notes, or artifacts you would like to include, please contact David Wong as soon as possible, dlwong83@verizon.net.
Chinese Retreat – Save April 24 for an inspiring day learning with Prof. Der-Chen Chang who will again lead a day-long retreat. More details to follow.
Summer Retreat 2021 [E] will not be held in-person at Messiah College this year due to pandemic restrictions. Alternate program is being planned.
Zoom Name When signing in to the worship services, please use a simple, appropriate identification name to make it easier for those opening the virtual door for worship to the congregation.
Regular CCC Sunday Worship Services live-streamed on Zoom
Cantonese 9:30 am
To request zoom link, please click here. Call Pastor Charles 202-271-8422 if you have questions.
Mandarin 10:45 am
To request zoom link, please click here. Call Pastor Joanna 202-684-0032 if you have questions.
English 11:00 am
To request zoom link, please click here . Email aaron.woo@cccdc.com if you need help with access. Stay on Zoom after worship for a time of virtual fellowship.
Sermon Recording disclaimer: We will be recording the sermon portion of worship service to post on our website. Only Pastor Josh’s audio and video will be on the recording.
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Offerings and Donations are welcome as church expenses continue. Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. 2 Corinthians 8:12 NLT. Send checks in the mail, add CCC to your bill pay service from your bank, or send through Pay Pal. Make payable to Chinese Community Church, 500 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. In addition to operating budget, you may designate donations to missions, Good Samaritan Fund, Chinatown Service Center, or Building Fund. Thank you for supporting the ministry of CCC as God leads you. From Him all blessings flow!
Sunday School
Sunday School for Children on Zoom at 9:30 am on Sundays for Kindergarten through 5th graders. Email Everett Lum ejlum@outlook.com for zoom link or if you have questions.
Adult Sunday School [E], 9 am. Will be starting a new study from That the World May Know Series with Ray Van Der Laan: Prophets and Kings. To request meeting link, please click here.
Adult Sunday School [M] 9:30 – 10:15 am. To request zoom link, please click here. Call Pastor Joanna 202-684-0032 if you have questions.
Online Prayer Meetings
- Need Prayer Send your request through the homepage of the church website. http://tiny.cc/CCC-Prayers
- Cantonese Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:45 pm. To request zoom link, please click here. Call Pastor Charles 202-271-8422 if you have questions.
- Mandarin Tuesdays at 7:00 pm for congregation-wide prayer. Young adult group meets for prayer and study on Sundays for Discipleship Class at 11 pm. Dial 712-770-4968 and enter 848249# when directed.
- Monthly Church-wide Prayer Meeting We invite you to join together as a church family for prayer on May 3, 2021 (the first Monday of the month) from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Participants may pray in any language, offering only words meant for God. There should be no explanation or self-introduction. You may also pray for other items on your mind at the time. You may come any time during the hour. To request meeting link, please click here.
Community
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be assisting with funeral expenses paid for someone who died from COVID-19. The program will start on April 12, 2021. Application information will only be taken over the phone at FEMA’s dedicated number, 844-684-6333. Beware of scammers reaching out and offering to help you with this process. For more information, please check http://cccdc.com//www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance/faq or call the Chinatown Service Center at 202-898-0061.
COVID-19 Vaccinations are being administered as they become available to local jurisdictions. Contact your state or the district’s government website or your local health department for more information. All adults should be able to register to indicate their desire for a shot. If you or someone you know needs help with vaccination registration or the appointment process or have questions, please call Michelle at the Service Center 202-898-0061.
http://cccdc.com//coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccinatedc Preregistration for vaccine appointments is now available. You may also call 1-855-363-0333
http://cccdc.com//covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/ Preregistration at mass vaccination sites is now available for certain priority groups
http://cccdc.com//www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ Preregistration for vaccine apointments is now available.
Community Services Classes: English as a Second Language Class Tuesdays @ 6 pm; Citizenship Classes on Wednesdays at 9 am. Contact Chinatown Service Center to register: 202-898-0061
How to contact CCC:
Pastors available Our pastors have been staying connected and helping congregation members by phone, email and text. Please reach out if you or a loved one are in need of pastoral care or other assistance. Pastor Charles – 202-271-8422; Pastor Josh – 1-847-293-7585; Pastor Joanna – 202-684-0032
The church office and Chinatown Service Center are open for phone calls during weekday office hours, 9 am – 4 pm. Jenny will answer for the church at 202-637-9852 and Michelle will answer the Chinatown Service Center line at 202-898-0061. Our building worker continues to maintain our building following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting against COVID-19.
Online Meetings:
[E] English, [C] Cantonese, [m] Mandarin
- Virtual Fellowship [E] on Sundays, 12 pm right after English Worship. Stay on the same Zoom conference after the worship service.
- CCC Young Adult Fellowship [E] Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm meets using Google Meet. Please contact Pastor Josh for meeting link information.
- Generations [E], 2nd and 4th Bible Study at 8 pm. Contact Aaron Woo or Tom Kee for meeting link information.
- Timothy Bible Study [C], first Saturday of the month, 10 am. Contact Pastor Charles for meeting link information.
- Bible Study 100 [C], second Saturday of the month, 10 am. Contact Pastor Charles for meeting link information.
- CCC Young Adult Study and Discipleship [M] Sundays at 11:00 pm
- Bowie Restaurant Fellowship [M] on Sundays, 10:30 pm. Contact Pastor Charles of Feimin Zhang for meeting link information.
- Senior Fellowship [M] on Tuesdays, 4 pm. Contact Pastor Joanna for details or to join the Zoom meeting.
Precautionary Measures Due to Coronavirus
- Be cautious when going out – you are required to wear a face covering in DC anytime you are away from home, including outside. There are new restrictions in place for shopping, dining, and traveling Stay away from large gatherings. Stay home if you are sick.
- Details of activity information changes are announced through the website, phone tree, social media, WTOP and WJLA. If you want to be on the email list, please make sure we have your current email by contacting linda@cccdc.com
- It is suggested that those returning from overseas or long distance travel or been in a large group should stay at home for two weeks to minimize spreading contagions.
- Follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for protecting yourself – wear a mask, wash hands frequently with soap and water, cover coughs and sneezes, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, stay home if you feel ill.
- Consult a doctor if you have a high fever, cough or breathing problems.
- Be aware of anti-Asian/Chinese sentiments from those who have anger or fear related to the virus’ origins. Call 911 if you feel threatened.
- Trust God in this and all situations acting as Jesus would to check on people who may need assistance, not giving into fear, verifying information before passing it on, praying often for His protection and trusting Him for the outcome. Our response in any situation is a testimony of our faith.
報告事項
常規崇拜和在教堂舉辦的教會活動仍然無限期暫停
我們遵照特區衛生部門和疾病防控中心的指引，等到安全時才重返教會的常規崇拜。敬請查看教會網站公佈的最新消息，或打電話202-637-9852聯系教會辦公室。
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教會活動
向諶志清牧師和杜玉心師母致敬 諶牧師在2000年至2003年的四年裡擔任教會的客座牧師。為表彰諶牧師夫婦在美京中華基督教會的服務，董事會特別設立“諶志清牧師和杜玉心師母基金會“，用於教會事工。在國語堂成立後不久，他們開始在我們教會侍奉，並在諶牧師正式退休後的數年中，繼續擔任特邀講員和顧問，滿足國語和粵語會衆的教牧需求。您若願意向諶牧師夫婦表示感謝和敬意，均可向美京中華基督教會捐款，並將其指定為“諶志清牧師和杜玉心師母基金會”。
諶牧師夫婦將很快遷往西海岸。 教會想為他們編寫一本紀念冊，回憶他們與我們在一起度過的時光。 如果您有照片、卡片、便箋或紀念品想收集在紀念冊中，請盡快以電子郵件dlwong83@verizon.net聯繫李振威。
中文春令會 – 在4月24日，歡迎張德健教授再次擔任講員，用神的話語鼓勵我們。春令會詳情將隨後公佈。
因疫情影響，2021年夏季不舉辦在彌賽亞學院的英文退修會：教會正在籌劃其他形式的活動。
Zoom名字：為給參與崇拜的會衆提供便利，請使用簡單得體的名字登錄參加崇拜視頻會議。
4月11日主日崇拜繼續使用ZOOM會議軟件現場直播
粵語堂：主日早晨9點30分。請點擊此處獲取崇拜鏈接。有任何疑問，請撥電話202-271-8422聯絡辜漢然牧師。
国语堂：主日早晨10点45分。请点击此处获取崇拜链接。如果需要帮助，请打电话202-684-0032联系徐丽娟传道。
英文堂：主日早晨11點。請點擊此處獲取崇拜鏈接。如需要幫助，請發送電郵到aaron.woo@cccdc.com。崇拜結束后請繼續參加網絡團契活動。
證道錄製聲明：教會錄製主日崇拜講道的音像資料會公佈在教會網站。錄製部分只包括曺牧師的音像。
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奉獻與捐贈：哥林多後書8章12節說：因為人若有願做的心，必蒙悅納，乃是照他所有的，並不是照他所無的。您的奉獻與捐贈可以通過郵寄支票或銀行轉賬，以及Pay Pal方式支持教會目前的開支。奉獻支票擡頭是：Chinese Community Church, 地址是500 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. 除了運作預算，您也可以指定奉獻支持宣教、Good Samaritan Fund、華埠服務中心或教會大樓基金（Building Fund）。感謝神帶領您支持教會事工。天父爲萬福泉源！
主日學
兒童主日學繼續在網絡聚會：主日早晨9點30分開始、采用Zoom視頻，適合幼稚園至小學5年級的學生。如果您有任何疑問或需要主日學活動的鏈接，請發送電子郵件到ejlum@outlook.com，向林亦劼查詢。
英文成人主日學：主日早晨9點，請點擊此處獲取主日學鏈接。
国语主日学：时间为主日早晨9点30分到10点15分。请点击此处获取主日学链接。如果有疑问，请打电话202-684-0032联系徐丽娟传道。
禱告會
- 禱告需求：請通過教會網站主頁上傳您的禱告需求http://tiny.cc/CCC-Prayers 。
- 粵語堂：星期三和星期天晚上7點45分。請點擊此處獲取禱告會鏈接。有任何疑問請撥電話202-271-8422聯絡辜漢然牧師。
- 国语堂：星期二晚上7点为全体国语会众祷告会，青年团契在主日晚上11点的门徒培训课程中有祷告查经的时间。参加活动的方式为：拨电话712-770-4968，跟随提示再键入848249#。
- 全教會禱告會：2021年5月3日（每月第一個星期一）晚上7點30分至8點30分，我們邀請您參加全教會電話禱告會。您可以用任何語言禱告，只奉獻上對主禱告的話語，無需解釋或自我介紹。您也可以為即時出現在腦海中的任何事項禱告。在這個時段中您可以任何時間加入禱告會。請點擊此處獲取禱告會鏈接。
社區消息
COVID-19 丧葬费用援助：聯邦緊急管理機構(FEMA)將幫助處理新冠病毒導致的死者的喪葬費用。該項目從4月12日開始實施。FEMA提供專綫號碼 844-684-6333處理申請信息。請點擊中文界面上網瞭解詳情：http://cccdc.com//www.fema.gov/zh-hans/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance/faq；或者撥打教會服務中心的電話尋求幫助 202-898-0061。謹防任何人以幫助為藉口進行欺詐。
新冠疫苗的接種受當地管轄區管理：你可以聯係所住地區的州政府/區政府或當地的衛生部門查詢疫苗接種的信息，也可以撥打服務中心電話202-898-0061，請Michelle幫助注冊接種疫苗的時間和相關問題。所有成年人都應該能如願注冊疫苗的接種。可查詢的網站如下：
http://cccdc.com//coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccinatedc 華盛頓特區現在可以提前注冊疫苗接種的時間，也可以打電話1-855-363-0333登記。
http://cccdc.com//covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/ 馬里蘭州現在可以為特定優先人群進行疫苗接種
http://cccdc.com//www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ 維吉尼亞州現在可以提前注冊疫苗接種的時間
英文課和公民考試課：服務中心在星期二下午6點提供英文課、星期三上午9點提供公民考試課。請撥打服務中心電話202-898-0061登記注冊。
聯絡牧師、教會辦公室及服務中心
教牧輔助 教會的牧師通過電話、電郵以及短信的方式與會衆保持聯繫。如果您或您的家人需要教牧或其他輔助，請聯络牧師：辜漢然牧師 – 202-271-8422、英文堂曺牧師 – 1-847-293-7585、徐麗娟傳道 – 202-684-0032
教會辦公室和服務中心 週一至週五，上午九點到下午四點辦公時間之內可以提供電話服務：Jenny接聽教會辦公室電話202-637-9852，Michelle接聽服務中心電話202-898-0061。教堂建築物維護工作人員按照疾病防控中心對新冠病毒防控的指引，持續對教堂及大樓進行清潔和消毒工作。
團契和小組聚會
- 英文團契網絡聚會：主日中午12點，英文崇拜結束之後隨即開始，請在崇拜後留在Zoom會議。
- 青年團契（英文）：星期三晚上7點30分，使用“谷歌會議”平台。欲知鏈接方式，請聯絡曺牧師。
- 英文查經班：每月的第二和第四個星期五晚上8點，欲知鏈接方式，請聯絡胡典倫或梅偉參。
- 粵語提摩太查經班 (Timothy Bible Study)：每月第一個星期六上午10點。欲知鏈接方式，請聯絡辜牧師。
- 聖經100樂讀：每月第二個星期六上午10點。欲知鏈接方式，請聯絡辜牧師。
- 国语堂青年团契查经和门徒培训：星期日晚上11点。
- 国语餐福团契：星期日晚上10点30分。欲知链接方式，請联系辜牧師或张飞敏。
- 网络国语长者团契：星期二下午四点、欲知链接方式，请联系徐丽娟传道。
新型冠狀病毒預防措施
- 謹慎外出——在特區離家外出，包括在戶外都要求戴口罩。而且，現在在餐飲、購物和旅行時都有新的限制。要遠離集會。如果生病了，請留在家中。
- 教會活動變更公佈在教會網站、社交媒體，或經電話網絡、WTOP和WJLA播出。如果您想通過電子郵件接收教會通知，請將您目前適用的電子郵件地址發送到：linda@cccdc.com
- 建議從海外或長途旅行回來的人和參加了大型集會的人在家裡自我隔離兩個星期，盡量減少病毒蔓延。
- 請您遵守疾病防疫中心的保護指引：戴口罩、用肥皂和水勤洗手、咳嗽和打噴嚏時請用紙巾或您的衣袖遮蓋口鼻、避免用不潔净的手接觸眼睛、鼻子和嘴；如果生病，請居家不要外出。
- 如果您發高燒、持續咳嗽、呼吸困難，請諮詢醫生。
- 慎防與疫情相關而仇視亞裔/華裔的行爲。如遭遇威脅，請撥打911。
- 在這場疫情中信靠上帝，相信上帝掌管萬有，如同耶穌，時刻查看人的需要，並以平安代替驚恐；不傳播不經證實的言論，時常禱告求上帝的保守，將一切的結果交托給祂。我們在任何情況下的行爲都是為神做見證。