April 23, 2023

Apr 21, 2023   •  

CCC Sunday Worship Services are held in-person and on Zoom.  Online participants should sign-in with a simple and recognizable name.  Several viruses are still a concern in our community so it is essential that everyone remains cautious and worships online if experiencing any type of illness. Come join us online or in person!

Worship Services on Sunday, 23 April 2023 

     Cantonese [C] 9:30 am, Room 103, Pastor Charles Koo

     Mandarin [M] 10:45 am, HMH, Pastor Joanna Xu

     English [E] 11:00 am, Sanctuary, Pastor Joshua Cho

Zoom links may be requested from info@cccdc.com.

     Fellowship hour with lunch hosted by Justin Xu in the Hung Memorial Hall will begin at 12:10 pm.  Please be in the lunch line by 12:30 pm.

 COVID Safety Practices For In-Person Worship and Sunday School

  • WEARING A MASK INDOORS IS OPTIONAL AS LONG AS VIRUS TRANSMISSION RATE REMAINS LOW, BUT WELLNESS CHECK, HAND HYGIENE AND CONTACT TRACING INFORMATION ARE STILL REQUIRED FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP.
  • To report a COVID positive diagnosis or test result after you have been in the church building, please email info@cccdc.com with your name and phone number. Questions may be directed to Eric Lum or Linda Wong, the points of contact.

 

Take Note!           

Next Sunday, (4/30/2023) the regular schedule of worship will be held.  Elder Eddie (Der-Chen) Chang is speaking at the Chinese worship services as the second part of the retreat topic, The Benefits of Following God’s Heart.

  • 9:30 am Cantonese – Elder Eddie Chang
  • 10:45 am Mandarin – Elder Eddie Chang
  • 11:00 am English – Pastor Josh

34th Annual Bible Reading Marathon is April 22-26, 2023 on the Capitol steps.  You may join any time on the Capitol Steps (http://www.capitolbrm.org/) during CCC’s scheduled times – Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 11 am – 1 pm and 10:30 pm (Sunday) – 1:15 am (Monday) to read from any Bible, any language.

Grace DC Visiting English Worship on May 7, 2023 As part of their observance of Asian American Heritage Month, members of Grace DC Church will be worshiping with and joining us for fellowship lunch.

English Congregation Picnic on May 13, 2023, 11 am – 4 pm at Tilden Woods Local Park at 6800 Tilden Lane in Rockville, Maryland.  Besides food and fellowship, there will be basketball courts, kids playground, tennis courts, a field and small building in case of rain.  For more details and RSVP by May 7th, go to: http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/2023-CCC-Summer-Picnic. All are welcome!

CCC Scholarships for FY2023/2024 Academic School Year:  CCC members who regularly attend CCC worship services or CCC sponsored activities or Christian believers who regularly attend CCC worship services or CCC sponsored activities are eligible to apply for scholarships to be used for tuition, fees, or books at the undergraduate or technical school level. Applications for Scholarships will be accepted through May 1, 2023, and Awards will be announced no later than July 2, 2023.  The Scholarship Application and instructions can be found using the link: http://cccdc.com//www.cccdc.com/scholarship-programs/

Cantonese Outreach Project – Queen Esther Drama on December 10 Casting and Production Crew Call taking place now – If you are interested in choreographing, acting, singing, dancing, and producing, we welcome you!  See flyers on bulletin board or contact in person or email: Jo Kammer (mei.shan.kammer@gmail.com); Monica Wong (mwong1268@gmail.com); Mary Woo (mgseid@gmail.com)

Parking at PMI Parking lots on Sundays:  900 New York Avenue – Free parking with validation stamp.  Enter on 9th Street. PMI Garage at 600 Mass Ave – church paid arrangement for those who need to have a closer option for parking.  For either lot, please make sure you pick up a validation stamp or follow-up ticket at the front door from security or greeters. Street parking is also free on Sundays.  For more information contact info@cccdc.com.

Lunch Cooks Our lunch fellowship is now being held weekly after worship services.  Please sign up on the kitchen bulletin if you can help.  Contact Nelson Kee, Membership Chair, or Kitchen Committee members Mingguang Zhang or Feimin Zhang if you have questions.

Save the Date! 

  • Ordination Service for Pastor Joanna Xu, May 28, 2023
  • Summer Retreat at Messiah College – July 28-30, 2023
  • Stellar Vacation Bible School, August 7-11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. FREE REGISTRATION & LUNCH // Ages 3-11. Let’s launch together on a cosmic quest and have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world through games, songs, and science-fun. This out-of-world adventure is going to be light years of faith-building fun! Volunteers needed! More information to come soon! Contact esthercho89@gmail.com for questions.

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Need Prayer? Send your request through the homepage of the church website. http://tinyurl.com/CCC-Prayers  or join the Monthly Church-wide Prayer Meeting.  We invite you to join together as a church family for prayer in our next meeting on May 1, 2023 (usually 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 pray following the direction of the pastors or for items on your mind at the time. You may come any time during the hour. To request meeting link, please click here.

Offerings and Donations are being received during worship services.  Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. Give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. 2 Corinthians 8:12 NLT. You may also send checks in the mail, add CCC to your Bill Pay service from your bank, or send offering through Pay Pal. Make payable to Chinese Community Church, 500 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.  If giving through Pay Pal, avoid fees by designating Friends and Family from your account, not a credit card or using the Pay Pal Giving Fund.  Beginning in 2023 recording of PayPal donations will reflect actual amount church receives (so fees will be deducted if incurred)

Offering collection boxes are also stationed in church worship spaces. In addition to operating budget, you may designate donations to missions, Good Samaritan Fund, Chinatown Service Center, Building Fund. Questions may be directed to treasurer@cccdc.com

 

Sunday School at 9:30 am

Children Kindergarten through 5th graders.

Middle and High School, Upper basement in-person only.

College and Young Adults, Room 303, in-person only

 Adult [E] 

  • Room 304 and Google Meet: To request meeting link, please click here.
  • Studying Ray Van Der Laan’s, That the World May Know Series, Fire on the Mountain.

 

Community News

For more information, call Michelle at the Chinatown Service Center, 202-898-0061 on weekdays or check the website  http://cccdc.com//www.chinatownscdc.org/

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) offers low-cost health insurance for children and teens according to income guideline.  Contact the Service Center for more information.

Legal Clinic, sponsored by Chinatown Service Center and Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center, usually held on the first Wednesday of the month. Translators are provided.  You must reserve a spot with Michelle, 202-898-0061 in order to attend.  She will provide meeting details when you call.

Community Services Classes on Zoom:  English as a Second Language Class, Tuesdays @ 6 pm; Citizenship Classes, Fridays @ 6:00 pm.  Contact Chinatown Service Center for changes to schedule or to register and obtain the meeting link: 202-898-0061.  Anyone interested in teaching classes should contact Michelle.

How to contact CCC:

Pastors are available by phone, email and text or in-person with an appointment.   Please reach out if you or a loved one who needs pastoral care or other assistance.  Pastor Charles – 202-271-8422; Pastor Josh – 1-847-293-7585; Pastor Joanna – 1-202-684-0032.

The church office and Chinatown Service Center regular office hours are, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.  All visitors must call the respective office to make an appointment before coming in and be informed of safety protocols when entering the church building.  Church office number is 202-637-9852 and Chinatown Service Center number is 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.
  • Hope Fellowship [E] on Thursdays at 1:30 pm. For retirees who wish to study the Bible, have discussion and share in life together! Email Pastor Josh for more virtual meeting information. Will be on hiatus for month of May.
  • Ladies English Adult Fellowship [E] on Fridays at 7:30 pm online or in person. Contact Grace Chen or Nichole Chen.

 

In-Person Meetings:

  • Virginia Bible Study and Prayer Group [E&C] on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month, 10 am – 12 noon with lunch. ContactWai Chen for directions. 
  • CCC Young Professionals Fellowship [E] meets Wednesdays @7:30 pm at church. Please contact Pastor Josh for details.
  • Married & Family Fellowship [E] 2nd & 4th Potluck dinner: 7 pm, Bible study: 8 pm. Email Aaron Woo or Tom Kee for more information.
  • Teen Fellowship [E] 2nd & 4th Fridays @ 7:00 pm. Will run concurrently in person with Married & Family Fellowship. Email Pastor Josh or Everett Lum for information.
  • Soul Sisters [E] Fellowship activity every other month. Contact Joanne Kee for details.
  • Bible Study 100 [E&C] meets on the second Saturday of the month at 10 am. Meetings are online and in person. Contact Monica Wong for directions or meeting link information.

 

Precautionary Measures Due to Coronavirus

  • Anyone who has been exposed to coronavirus or tests positive must quarantine. Follow Centers for Disease Control for latest guidance on quarantine period, masking and testing. Report positive test results to info@cccdc.com if you were at the church around the time of infectious period.
  • Follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for protecting yourself – vaccination, wear a mask in areas of high COVID transmission, 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

國、粵、英語三堂實體主日崇拜在線即時轉播。歡迎您參加實體敬拜或Zoom網上敬拜。參加網絡敬拜者請使用簡潔易懂的用戶名。多種病毒仍然是我們社區關注的問題，因此，如果遇到任何類型的疾病請參加網絡崇拜。

2023年4月23日主日崇拜

粵語堂：早上9點30分，禎桂堂103室–辜漢然牧師

國語堂：早上10點45分，禎桂堂大堂–徐麗娟傳道

英文堂：早上11點，大禮堂–曺富鉉牧師

詳情請發送電郵到info@cccdc.com。

崇拜之後12:10在禎桂堂有午餐團契，感謝Justin Xu為我們準備。請在12:30之前排隊買票。

實體崇拜和主日學新COVID安全措施

  • 在著新冠病毒傳播率保持低水平的狀態下，參加實體敬拜者不强制戴口罩，但必須確認健康檢查、手部消毒和登記姓名並留下聯絡方式。
  • 在教堂逗留過後如果診斷或檢測COVID陽性，請發送電子郵件至info@cccdc.com告知，並請附上您的姓名和電話號碼。有問題可直接聯繫林秉民（Eric Lum）或李蓮達（Linda Wong）。

 

教會活動

下週日(2023年4月30日)請參加我們的常規崇拜；張德健長老將在粵語和國語崇拜時間繼續4月29日中文春令會的講題“合神心意的人”。

  • 上午9點30分粵語堂–張德健長老
  • 上午10點45分國語堂–張德健長老
  • 上午11點英語堂–曺富鉉牧師

第34屆讀經馬拉松於2023年4月22至26日在國會梯階上舉行(http://www.capitolbrm.org/)。你可以在CCC已報名參加的時段 – 4月23日星期日上午11點至下午1點和星期日晚上10:30至星期一凌晨1:15來到國會梯階上使用任何語言閱讀任何聖經。

英語堂野餐聯誼將於2023年5月13日上午11點至下午4點在馬里蘭州Tilden Woods Local Park公園舉行，地址6800 Tilden Lane, Rockville。除了食物和團契外，還有籃球場、兒童遊樂場、網球場、運動場和小樓亭以防下雨。更多細節請到：http://cccdc.com//tinyurl.com/2023-CCC-Summer-Picnic 查看。歡迎所有人，請在5月7日前在Google表格上報名參加。

2023/2024學年CCC獎學金: 定期參加CCC崇拜活動或CCC贊助活動的CCC會友或定期參加CCC崇拜活動或CCC贊助活動的基督教信徒有資格申請獎學金，用於支付本科或同等水平的技能學校的學費、雜費或書籍。獎學金申請將在2023年5月1日之前接受，獎項將於2023年7月2日之前公佈。獎學金申請和說明可通過以下鏈接查找：http://cccdc.com//www.cccdc.com/scholarship-programs/

粵語外展項目 – 以斯帖皇后戲劇12月10日 選角和製作人員徵集正在進行 – 如果您對編舞、表演、歌唱、跳舞和製作感興趣，我們歡迎您！請查看佈告欄上的傳單，親自或發送電子郵件聯繫：Jo Kammer 伍美珊(mei.shan.kammer@gmail.com)；Monica Wong容麗貞(mwong1268@gmail.com)；Mary Woo薛娉嬋(mgseid@gmail.com)。

週日停車在PMI停車場：教會通常在900 New York Avenue為參加主日敬拜的會衆提供的停車位，請用9街入口；另外教會亦在600 Mass Ave的停車場，為需要停在靠近教堂的會衆安排了停車位。無論您在哪個停車場，請向教堂前門的主日招待或安保人員領取停車票。星期日您也可以在街邊免費停車。欲知更多信息，請發送咨詢郵件到info@cccdc.com。

午餐烹廚 我們的午餐團契現在每週在崇拜後舉行。如果您能幫助烹廚，請在廚房對面的佈告欄上報名。任何問題請聯繫會員主席Nelson Kee梅偉雄或廚房委員會成員張明光、張飛敏。

未來活動

  • 徐麗娟牧師按立禮，2023年5月28日
  • 暑期退修會,地點彌賽亞大學，2023年7月28-30日
  • 英語暑期兒童聖經班2023年8月7至11日，上午9點至下午1點。主題: 恆星探歷。免費註冊和午餐//3-11歲。讓我們一起踏上宇宙探索之旅，通過遊戲、歌曲和有趣的科學活動，將耶穌的光芒照亮世界。這個世外超凡的探歷將是小朋友光年長久建立信仰的樂趣！需要義工幫忙！更多信息即將發布！如有問題，請聯繫esthercho89@gmail.com。

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教會其他事項

禱告需求：請通過教會網站主頁上傳您的禱告需求http://tinyurl.com/CCC-Prayers或參加每月全教會禱告會。下一個禱告會將在2023年5月1日（通常每個月的第一個星期一）晚上7點30分至8點30分。我們作教會家庭的成員一起禱告。參與者可以用任何語言祈禱，只提供對上帝而言的話語。不需要任何解釋或自我介紹。您可以按照牧師的指示禱告，也可以為您當時想到的事情禱告。您可以在這一小時內的任何時間參與。請點擊此處獲取禱告會鏈接。

奉獻與捐贈 我們在崇拜中恢復了奉獻時間。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PayPal的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；如用PayPal的方式，為免服務費請指定您賬内的親友而不是信用卡；或通過PayPal捐贈基金捐獻。自2023年開始PayPal捐款確認將反映教會從PayPal扣除費用後實際收到的金額。

教堂多處都設置了奉獻箱。除了運作預算，請指定奉獻用於支持宣教、Good Samaritan Fund、華埠服務中心、教會大樓基金（Building Fund）。有問題請電郵treasurer@cccdc.com。

 

主日學、早晨9點30分

兒童主日學：適合幼稚園至小學5年級的學生。

  • 教堂地下室下層教室和Zoom平台網絡課堂
  • 請發送電子郵件向林一劼查詢網絡課堂鏈接：school@cccdc.com

初中及高中生主日學：教堂地下室上層教室實體聚會

大學生及青年人主日學：303教室實體聚會。

國語主日學：

粵語主日學：(常規粵語崇拜後11點)實體聚會。

 

社區消息

如想瞭解更多社區消息：請在周一到周五之間、撥打服務中心電話202-898-0061或查詢服務中心網站： http://cccdc.com//www.chinatownscdc.org/

醫療保險和醫療補助服務中心 (CMS) 根據家庭收入指引為兒童和青少年提供低收費健康保險。聯繫服務中心了解更多信息。

法律咨詢：服務中心配合亞美法律資源中心在每個月有一次法律咨詢，通常在每個月的第一個星期三舉行，現場配有翻譯。需要服務者必須打電話202-898-0061提前向服務中心Michelle確認日期和預約。預約時她將會提供詳細信息。

服務中心提供英文課和公民考試課：英文課的時間逢星期二下午6點、公民考試課程時間則逢星期五下午6點在Zoom舉行。請撥打服務中心電話202-898-0061查詢課程計劃、登記注冊和獲取課程鏈接。歡迎任何對教學感興趣的朋友聯繫服務中心Michelle。

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、短信以及親自探訪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、英文堂曺富鉉牧師 – 1-847-293-7585、徐麗娟傳道 – 1-202-684-0032。

教會辦公室和服務中心正常辦公時間：星期一到星期五、早晨8點半到下午4點。來訪者必須提前、分別向教會辦公室和服務中心預約到訪時間、進入教會辦公室前要聆聽安全守則，并且在辦公室内遵守安全協議，佩戴口罩。教會辦公室電話為202-637-9852，服務中心電話為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。

 

網絡禱告會

  • 粵語堂：星期三晚上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。
  • 國語堂：星期二晚上7點為全體國語會眾禱告會。青年團契在主日晚上11點的門徒培訓課程中有禱告查經的時間。以Zoom在線參加活動。詳情請聯繫程曉青或徐麗娟傳道。

小組聚會

  • 粵語提摩太查經班Timothy Bible Study（粵語）：每月第一個星期六上午10點在Monica家實體和線上聚會，欲知鏈接方式，請聯絡 Monica Wong。
  • 聖經100樂讀（粵語和英語）：每月第二個星期六上午10點。以實體和在線聚會。欲知聚會地點或鏈接方式，請聯絡Monica Wong。
  • 維州查經、禱告會（粵語和英語）：每月的第一和第三個星期二的上午10-12點聚會及午餐，請聯絡陳偉忠。
  • 國語堂青年團契查經和門徒培訓：星期日晚上11點，Zoom在線聚會。詳情請聯繫陳彩娟、陳曾婷或徐麗娟傳道。
  • 國語禱告查經小組：星期二晚上7點，Zoom在線聚會。詳情請聯繫程曉青或徐麗娟傳道。
  • 華樂大廈查經班：每個星期三的下午1點30分在華樂大廈聚會。

 

新型冠狀病毒預防措施

  • 如果新冠病毒檢測結果為陽性或到訪過有病毒的地區，必須在家裡自我隔離。請您遵守CDC疾病防疫中心關於隔離、自我保護和測試的指引。如果生病期間曾到過教會，請通知教會trustees@cccdc.com。
  • 遵守CDC疾病防疫中心的保護指引:接種疫苗、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、咳嗽、呼吸困難，請諮詢醫生。
  • 慎防與疫情起源相關而仇視亞裔/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。
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