March 7, 2021 3rd Sunday of Lent

This and prior weeks' announcements are posted on this webpage:  https://www.stechurch.com/announcements

  1. Prayer Requests

    • Sister Lisa Cheng was admitted to the hospital because she was not well, so please prayed for God to protect her and recover soon.

    • Please pray for Pastor Carol Shih’s mother. May God keep her, reduce her pain after surgery, and strengthen her to recover speedily.

  2. April 10 (Sat)​ 9:30am – 12:30pm Cantonese Online “Revive, Restore, Renew” ​Retreat

    • Two talks by Rev. Dr. Stephen SK Lee and Bishop Patrick Yu

    • To register please email retreat@stechurch.com with your:

      • Name:_____________

      • Number of participants in your household:____

      • Device for connecting to retreat: (Phone/Computer/Tablet)

  3. 2021 Elections & Appointments from Vestry

    • Thanks to all those who attended our vestry on Sunday Feb 21. The minutes of the meeting will be posted in the coming weeks.

    • Appointed:

      • Rector’s Warden: Fenella Chiu

      • Deputy Warden: Chivas Chu

      • Treasurer: Kenny Pang

    • Elected:

      • People’s Warden: Paul Seto

      • Cantonese Ministry Chair: Wilson Loo

      • English Ministry Chair: Michelle Zheng

      • Mandarin Ministry Chair: Bao Zhong Xing

      • Lay Member of Synod: Joel Chiu

      • Alternate Lay Member of Synod: Paul Seto

      • Parochial Tribunal Lay Members: Amy Chiu, Tali Wong

  4. Donation Tax Receipt

    • Thanks to those who stopped by the church to pick up their receipts on Wed Feb 24. Those who have not picked up their receipts will receive them through standard mail in the coming days.​

    • Contact info@stechurch.com if your mailing address has changed in the last year. ​

    • Online donations through our website should have already received their receipts immediately through your registered email at the time of you submitting the donation. If you have not received it, please also contact us through above email for further assistance​.

  5. Bishop Jenny’s Message

    • We received a letter from Bishop Jenny last week. You can read it from the link here or posted on our website

    • Thanks to all those who contributed to Bishop Jenny’s farewell gift.

  6. Mar-Apr Worship Rosters

    • Attached are the English, Cantonese and Mandarin rosters for March & April worship and they are also available on our website: stechurch.com/roster

    • The rosters are based on our current situation and arrangements for worship, if there will be any impacts to services due to changes in the COVID-19 restrictions. The rosters will be adjusted accordingly.

    • If you or your family members are not available to serve on certain days, please contact Fenella as soon as possible.

  7. Cantonese Lenten Bible Studies

    • The Cantonese ministry has prepared a Lenten Bible study series for our members. In concert with the 2021 theme for the church, the focus of the present series will be on “ Revive, Restore and Renew”

    • Starting on Ash Wednesday (Feb 17), the series will be published once every Sunday, for a total of 6 weeks ( up to Mar 21). For each week, there will be

    • (1) a Psalm – both sung (providing a link to the website) and written. It is encouraged that you read it as you listen, and while doing so, meditate on what the psalm is speaking to you.

    • (2) one or more Bible passages, selected by Rev. Maria Ling. It is hoped that you can read it through many times and please read it slowly. Please reflect on the relationship of the passage with the church and its 2021 theme.

    • (3) A short reflection, with a view to generate your interest to write down your thoughts during the Lenten studies. As a retreat is being planned for in April, your thoughts can be shared during the retreat then.

    • stechurch.com/lent

  8. English Faith Formation Ministry:

    • We invite everyone to participate in fun and meaningful activities at home during Lent. The resource material we have chosen is by Illustrated Ministry which consists of a series of weekly activities starting on Ash Wednesday until Easter. The theme for this Lenten season is Reflections on the Heart. Through exploring Gospel passages about treasures and matters of the heart, families will reflect on what kind of treasure matters to us, why we store treasures, and the power these treasures have in our lives. Each weekly session will have a scripture, reflection, discussion questions, activity, colouring page, and prayer.

    • The material will be emailed to each family. Those who need paper copies can contact Yvonne or Rev. Maria at info@stechurch.com

  9. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  10. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  11. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  12. Rosters stechurch.com/roster