March 21, 2021 5th Sunday of Lent

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

  1. Upcoming Services

    • We will have a joint service for Palm Sunday at 11am on Sunday, March 28. Our preacher for that day will be Billy Ng who will preach in Cantonese and give a summary in English. Please join us for this meaningful service.

      • as there will not be Mandarin service, please join the joint service instead

    • Maundy Thursday – no zoom services but a web recording will be posted for all to view

    • On Good Friday April 2, we will meet via Zoom to observe the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ at 10:15am English and 11:15am Cantonese.

      • as there will not be Mandarin service, please join either the English or Cantonese services instead

    • April 4 Our Joint Easter celebration this year will be by Zoom at 11am. It will be a bilingual service and our preacher will be Rev. Maria with translation into Cantonese.

      • as there will not be Mandarin service, please join the joint service instead

  2. Jan Feb Offering Summary Report: Click here

  3. Welcome Newborn Jonah So

    • Ernest, Carol and Adeline So in our English Ministry would like to introduce you all to Jonah So, born 6lbs 3oz. Thanks be to God! May He continue to bless this family.

  4. Prayer Requests

    • Please pray for Ms. Lee (Enoch’s mother) for her speedy recovery from her surgery.

    • Lisa Cheng and Vanky So’s health and recovery.

    • Grace Krist’s father in Vancouver, who is not well.

    • Mrs. Tsang has been discharged from hospital and returned to Yee Hong. Please pray for Mrs. Tsang’s recovery and pray for her family as well. Thank you.

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

  5. 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:____

      • Number of devices (Phone/Computer/Tablet) for connecting to retreat: ______

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  9. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  10. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  11. Rosters stechurch.com/roster