Announcements: July 11, 2021

Jul 10, 2021   •  

 Regular Worship Services and In-Person Church Activities Are Still Suspended Indefinitely

The Official Board is working on a return to in-person worship plan.  Follow CCC on the web for latest schedule information or call the church office: 202-637-9852.

CCC on the Web!

Website:    www.cccdc.com

Twitter:      http://cccdc.com//twitter.com/#!/CCCDC1935

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cccdc1935

 

Take Note!           

 

Church Office and Chinatown Service Center Staff will be in the office on July 13 and July 23 from 9 to 3 pm, then daily, regular hours, beginning July 26. Visitors must call the respective office to make an appointment before coming in and be informed of safety protocols, such as mask-wearing, when entering the church building.  You may still call anytime between 9 am and 4 pm for assistance.

 

The Official Board and Ministry Teams are working out details for safe return to in-person worship and other activities.  Volunteers are needed for each of the services to help with greeting/ushering, worship team duties, and other coordination/safety tasks.  Please let your ministry team or the pastor know if you can help.  Online services will still be available during the transition time of fully returning to our building for worship.

 

Teen Fellowship (CCCYG) Teen fellowship is meeting virtually three Fridays a month (2nd, 3rd and 4th) at 7:00 pm.  For more details or to get the link to join, teens should contact Pastor Josh (joshua.cho@cccdc.com) or Sunday School Superintendent, Everett Lum (ejlum@outlook.com).

Summer Retreat 2021 [E] will not be held in-person at Messiah College this year due to pandemic restrictions.  Instead, Pastor Jason Tarn of Houston Chinese Church, will be the virtual retreat speaker at two zoom sessions on Saturday, July 31 at 10 am and 1 pm.  He will also give the message at Sunday Service [E] on August 1, 2021.  Additional details will be provided later.

 

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!

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.

 

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. Howard Huie is leading an overview of the book of Genesis.  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 August 2, 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 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.

 

Community

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

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has resources for those with financial hardships resulting from coronavirus pandemic.  Check out the website or call the Chinatown Service Center for assistance with program application. http://cccdc.com//www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/

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 started on April 12, 2021.   Application information will only be taken over the phone at FEMA’s dedicated call center, 844-684-6333. It is open 9 am – 9 pm Monday – Friday.  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.

COVID-19 Vaccinations are widely available.  Contact your state or the district’s government website or your local health department for more information.  All individuals 12 and older are eligible for a shot, and many locations have walk-up availability.  Fully vaccinated individuals have new guidelines for moving about without a mask. If you or someone you know needs help with getting a vaccination or have questions, please call Michelle at the Service Center 202-898-0061.

http://cccdc.com//coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccinatedc

http://cccdc.com//covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/

http://cccdc.com//www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/

 

Community Services Classes:  English as a Second Language Class on first and third Tuesdays of the month @ 6 pm; Citizenship Classes on Wednesdays at 9 am.  Contact Chinatown Service Center to register and obtain the meeting link: 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 will begin part-time office hours in the building starting in July. Visitors must call the respective office to make an appointment before coming in and be informed of safety protocols when entering the church building.  You may still call Monday through Friday anytime between 9 am and 4 pm for assistance.  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.
  • Teen Fellowship [E] 2nd, 3rd, 4th Fridays @ 7:00 pm. 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. Will meet the 3rd and 4th Fridays in July.
  • 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 – wearing a face covering in DC anytime you are away from home is still recommended, but not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Capacity restrictions have been lifted for shopping, dining, and traveling, but some health safety protocols are still in effect for some places. Be cautious in 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
  • Anyone who has been exposed to coronavirus or tests positive must quarantine for 10 days.
  • 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

教會董事會正在商定恢復正常崇拜的計劃。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。

 

 

教會活動

歡慶獨立日國慶節！在舉國同慶的假日裡，特別感謝上帝給了我們敬拜他的自由，感謝他祝福我們作為他的兒女可以享受在美國的生活。節日期間（7月 5日星期一）教會辦公室休假。

教會辦公室和服務中心：從7月份開始部分時間在辦公室工作，7月13日和23日工作時間為早晨9點到下午3點，7月26日開始正常的辦公時間。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、聆聽安全守則，并且在辦公室内遵守安全協議。此外，您仍然可以在正常的辦公時間早晨9點到下午4點之間撥打辦公電話，尋求幫助。

徵集主日同工準備恢復教會實體敬拜：董事會和事工小組正在製定安全返回實體敬拜和其他活動的細節，包括主日招待、敬拜中的事奉和安全協調都需要同工參與。如果您有意協助，請告知您所在的事工小組或牧師。在完全恢復在教堂内敬拜的過渡期間，仍繼續保留網絡敬拜。

網絡青少年團契（CCCYG）：每個月在第二、第三和第四個星期五晚上7點在綫聚會。下次聚會時間是7月9日晚上7點。鼓勵青少年聯係曺牧師（joshua.cho@cccdc.com）或主日學校長林亦劼（ejlum@outlook.com） 獲取聚會的鏈接和詳細信息。

全教會禱告會：2021年7月5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。

宣教奉獻更新：2021年6月的奉獻金額：$3,678.70; 今年到目前爲止：$26,722.30。感謝你們的禱告和對宣教士經濟上的支持。

英文退修會因疫情影響，2021年夏季不舉辦在彌賽亞學院的退修會。Houston Chinese Church 的 Jason Tarn 牧師將會在星期六，七月31日早上10am 和下午1pm 在 ZOOM 網上分别有两課信息，並在八月一日英文崇拜講道。祥細資料下回分解。

 

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. 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！

聖餐：美京中華基督教會通常在每個月的第一個主日領受聖餐，但因爲新冠病毒流行而中斷，我們要等到回到教堂再領受餅杯。讓我們在悔改中自我審視，可以滿心感謝神因耶穌基督為救贖罪人在十字架上捨己獻身。

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。

 

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。由前會友許可為（Howard Huie）帶領大家學習創世紀。

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#。

 

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/

消費者金融保護局（Consumer Financial Protection Bureau，簡稱CFPB）為您在新冠病毒期間的財務難關提供有用資源，請點擊如下鏈接以繁體中文和簡體中文訪問該網站，或聯係教會服務中心尋求幫助。http://cccdc.com//www.consumerfinance.gov/language/zh/

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4月12日開始實施，周一到周五上午9點到晚上9點，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。

新冠疫苗的接種向所有居民開放：你可以聯係所住地區的衛生部門查詢疫苗接種的詳細信息，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。年齡超過12嵗以上的人都有資格接種疫苗，而且有許多接種點不需預約。新的規定對接受了兩針疫苗的居民在戶外行動時不要求佩戴口罩。如下網站爲您提供與疫情和疫苗相關的各類信息：

http://cccdc.com//coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccinatedc 

http://cccdc.com//covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/ 

http://cccdc.com//www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ 

英文課和公民考試課：服務中心在7月份的第一和第三個星期二下午6點提供英文課、每個星期三上午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  從7月份開始部分時間在辦公室工作。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、聆聽安全守則，并且在辦公室内遵守安全協議。此外，您仍然可以在正常的辦公時間撥打辦公電話，尋求幫助。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）：聚會時間是星期三晚上7點30分，使用“谷歌會議”平台。欲知鏈接方式，請聯絡曺牧師。
  • 網絡青少年團契（CCCYG）：每個月第二、第三和第四個星期五晚上7點在綫聚會。欲知鏈接方式，請聯絡曺牧師。
  • 英文查經班：每個月的第2和第4個星期五的晚上8點聚會。欲知鏈接方，請聯絡胡典倫或梅偉參。七月份改為第3和第4個星期五，請注意。
  • 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。欲知詳情和链接方式，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，包括在戶外仍然建議戴口罩，但已經注射了兩針新冠疫苗的人群在室外不要求戴口罩。現在在餐飲、購物和旅行時對人群的聚集不再限制，但在某些場合中仍然需遵守衛生安全條例。要保持謹慎的態度參加大型集會。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
  • 如果新冠病毒檢測結果為陽性或到訪過有病毒的地區，請在家裡自我隔離10天。
  • 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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