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Service Team toManila - CCS
TheRusty Gate Tour left for Manila on Saturday,September 28th with 11 servants ready to LOVE.Our theme for the trip was 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, the
modern version of which starts: "If I speak withhuman eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don'tlove, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate..."We humbly began this journey to love as the Lordled us...
Our work began immediately as we made our wayfrom the airport to Concordia Childrens Services(CCS) to start our multiple projects. Over our fourdays in Manila, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, weheld 6 sessions of VBS for children that are a partof the CCS Urban Poor Program, painted an
Under the Sea themed mural across the entiretyof the childrens bedroom in the new residentialhome along with some work scraping fences andweeding garden areas, with some generousdonations of CAN members along with the SocialMinistry Board, we took over 50 kids shopping topick out some clothing of their choosing, andprovided some self-care for the workers at CCS.
Amidst the very busy work schedule for the week,the Lord provided many opportunities forconversations and the ability to really connect with
the people of Manila in their daily life. May the Lordcontinue to direct us in partnership with such anamazing ministry to kids in Manila!
How can I get involved?
There are many ways to get plugged into this awesome ministry...
Go!Future trips are being planned! Contact Russ Daniels formore info.
Support! There are lots of opportunities to sponsor urbanpoor children, donate to the building fund to continuerenovations on the new facility, and contributes to operatingcosts are very important.
Pray! That God would continue to provide for this amazingorganization that seeks to love and care for children.
Read more! facebook.com/ConcordiaChildrensServices
CCS Urban Poor Program
Mary Evelyn Daniels & Debbie Deardoff led out on the VBSprogram. Pictured here with the CCS Social Worker , Hazel,
and a group of kids in their new Tshirts.
Shopping Trip for the children &
teenagers that are involved in the
CCS Urban Poor Program.
Toddlers sleeping in the bedroom of
the temporary residential facility.
Our servant artist, Berina, in front of
the beautiful new bedroom mural,
Under the Sea.
CHURCHOFALLNATIONS-HONGKONG.ORG
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2013 8 South Bay Close REPULSE BAY, HONG KONG
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"all that Jesus began todo and to teach untilthe day He was taken
up into heaven.Acts. 1:1 & 2
Shirley and I are delighted to be
with you here in Hong Kong. InMarch when we were planning our
cruise up the Yangsee, I mentioned
to Shirley that it would be nice to
see Hong Kong while we were over
here. ( It wasn't a prayer .) So I wasvery surprised by the invitation to
minister with you here.You are awonderful community of believers,
and I am excited to help you focus
on God's purpose for CAN.You are aunique congregation with manygifts, great potential and vast
opportunity.
I can't think of a better way to help
you discover God's purpose for CAN
than to investigate the Book of Acts
with a three part approach: I will
preach a nine part series on
Acts,there will be a eight part Bible
Study that coordinates with the
sermon texts, and there is a group of
25 and others who are studying thebook Church Unique to help us build
the foundation of a visioning process.
The Book of Acts is Luke's second
book. Acts takes up where the gospel
of Luke leaves off. In his gospel Lukegives an account of "all that Jesus
began to do and to teach until the day
He was taken up into heaven.( Acts.
1:1 & 2) In other words, Jesus'
earthly life, including His
resurrection and ascension, was only
the beginning of His work on earth.
This leads to the main truth
underlying the Book of Acts.Although no longer present in bodilyform, Jesus continues His teaching
and ministry on earth through His
mystical body, the church.
Acts reveals the very purpose of God
in establishing the church and gives
the process and power by which He
plans to accomplish it. It is
remarkable that Christ has made the
completion of His mission work on
earth dependent on His body, the
church.
So pray for yourselves and all of us
that God would give us greater clarity
of His vision and the commitment to
"devote" ourselves to it as did the New
Testament church, who experiencedgrowth in faith and numbers.
In the joy that we share in Christ,
Pastor Vic
Note from Pastor Vic
WORSHIP AT CANOctober/November
9am - Traditional
11am - Contemporary
Special Worship Celebrations
Sunday, November 3rd - 9am & 11am
Reformation Sunday
Thursday, November 28 - 7:30pm
Thanksgiving Worship
After Worship Dessert Potluck!
Thursday, Nov. 28Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dessert to
share after worship - ice cream &
whipped cream provided!
Worship Attendance &
Offering Figures
Sept. 1: 182; $50,027.90 + $7,000
Sept. 8: 182; $22,900.30 + $3,500
Sept. 15: 303; $21,648 + $5,000
Sept. 22: 172; $23,300
Sept. 29: 137; $18,545 + $5,000
Oct. 6: 167; $39,372Oct. 13: 121; $25,736
Oct 20: 159; $25,986
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Place these words on your
hearts... Tie them on your
hands and foreheads as a
reminder. Teach them to your
children... -Deut. 11:18-19a
Buzz Sunday School
Classes begin around 10am
Age 3 Age 5 - Room 503A
Grades 1 & 2 - Room 503B
Grades 3-5 in the UP 6/F Faculty Lounge.
CAN Kids Praise Team
A discipleship opportunity for students Grade 1
Grade 5 at HKIS who have a heart for
singing and using their voices to praise God!
Thurs ., 3pm.
HKIS Students can register online @
churchofallnations-hongkong.org!
Little Lambs Childrens Church
A short 20-minute lesson during the sermon
portion of the 11am worship service.
Designed for children age 3 grade 2.
Have a gift for sharing the
Gospel with young hearts?
CAN Childrens Ministry can always use more
willing hands and hearts! Contact Megan if youinterested in using your gifts to enrich the
spiritual nurture of children in our community!
OUR 2013 CHRISTMAS
CANTATA!CANs annual cantata is a musical
production of the Christmas story led by
the children of the congregation. This
years theme reminds us that all signs of
Christmas should point to Jesus!
All children Age 3 - Grade 5 are welcome
to join the cast!
Cantata rehearsals will begin
Sunday , November 17 at 9:30am.
Notify Megan of your childs intent to
participate by Sunday, November 10.
Mandatory practices:
Sundays - 11/17, 11/24, 12/,1 12/8,
& Saturday - 12/14 (9a-12p).
Our performance will be Sunday,
Dec. 15 @ 11am.
Contact Megan Birney or Robyn
Steuernagel with any questions!
Childrens Ministry / Youth Ministry
Upcoming Youth Events
Nov. 2 Game NightNov. 8 6pm Youth Group
Nov. 9 Family Hike & BBQ
Nov. 21 HG: Catching Fire
Nov. 29 Ocean ParkDec. 6 6pm Youth GroupDec. 7 5pm Family Night
Dec. 13 6pm Youth Group
EVERY SUNDAY
10am
Youth Discipleship
@ CAN Youth Room
Studying The Christian Life
The theme of last years Cantata
was The Christmas Present
Ms. Robyn teaching our kids the moves
during last years Cantata practice Well done, boys and girls!
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Outreach & FellowshipPARSONAGE
OPEN HOUSE
Date:Sat., October 26
Time:3-8pm
Location:14 Shouson HillRoad West, Apt. 2B
What to Bring:Your family
& drinks to share - juice, soda,
beer, or wine.
Shuttle from CAN:Due
to limited parking options and
limited public transport we will
have a shuttle that will leave
CAN on the half hour to
transport people to the
parsonage. Contact Megan
Birney to reserve a space on
the shuttle - 69043908 or
Public Transport:
Buses that stop at Wang Chuk
Hang San Wai (at the base of
Shouson Hill Road) FromCentral 260, 6X and 6,
Cyberport 73, FTST Mody
Rd 973, via Western Harbour
Tunnel
From the stop it is a half mile
walk uphill to the parsonage. If
you do not want to walk it,
you can wait at that stop for
GMB No. 5.Once on GMBNo. 5 bus look for the large
blue sign indicating Shouson
Hill Road West. From thereits a 700 ft walk down to the
parsonage.
You can catch GMB No. 5 at
CWB and Happy Valley.
FAMILY BBQ & HIKESaturday Nov. 9, 5:30pm
Meet at the Tai Tam Country Park Entrancenear Hong Kong Parkview - 88 Tai Tam
Reservoir Road
88
Bring: Drinks & Food for BBQ (There is a
Park N Shop at Parkview), bug spray and a
flashlight
Provided: BBQ coals and sticks
Its a short, easy walk to the BBQ site. There
is also an optional one hour night jungle
hike, suitable for all ages, for the
adventurous!
We hope you join us for this great night of
fellowship!
For more information contact...Stan Krause (9454-9128)
Dave Werner (5168-1757)
DINNERS
FOR EIGHTDinner for Eight is designed
to connect couples &individuals over a meal. The
day of the week and time of
the meal can be determined
by the group. Each group will
have a host who will
decide if they will host the
meal at their house
providing the entre and
assigning side dishes,
beverages, & dessert OR
host the meal at a restaurant
of their choosing.
Current groups will continue
to meet about once a month
through December.
New groups will form in
January and meet through
May. If you would like to join
or host a group for the
Spring, contact MeganBirney,
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...you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but...members of His household, built on the foundation
of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole
building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too
are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit."
Ephesians 2:19-22 (New International Version)
Discover and experience with us God's amazing love and forgiveness shown through His son
Jesus.
As we minister to each other in The Word, sacraments and fellowship, each of us helps make
God's love known and is blessed to receive His love.
You are invited to explore God's plan for you to be joined with others in Christ, and the specialplace you have in God's family.
Why has God led you here and now? Are there opportunities to share and develop your gifts
and talents as blessings from God?
How can we touch others through personal acts and special service so they too experience the
reality of God's boundless love?
To find out more, please connect with any of us listed below, or call Pastor Vic Hippe or MeganBirney at 2812-0375.
In God's love,
CAN Stewardship Board
Vincent Li, John Mehl, Thom Garetson, Mary Garetson, Paul Strecker
Can You Share Your Talents and Time?Here are just a few current opportunities to share in the life of our church. Check the yellow weeklyservice bulletin for more!
-CHILDREN'S/YOUTH MINISTRY: Adult leaders and assistants.(Contact Megan Birney 6904-3908)
-MUSIC MINISTRY: Musicians in contemporary or traditional styles. (Contact Dave Werner 2553-0499;Robyn Steuernagel 2552-5464)
Joined Together in Christ...Stewardship at CAN
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Sharing Your Financial Gifts in Ministry
CAN is blessed with extraordinary opportunities for ministry, and needs your continued gifts of time,talent and financial support to realize them.
This year our congregation planned ministries and programs based on financial gifts of HK$3.308 million(weekly average of HK$63,610). We are funding 100% of the missionary work of Megan Birney, ourFamily Life Director.
Approximate budget allocations:32% Education and Fellowship 15% Social Ministries25% Worship and Music Ministries 28% Operations, Supplies and Staff
As of 19 August, general gifts for the fiscal year totaled about HK$786,000, significantly below budgetdue to summer months. With careful management of expenses, there was a small operating deficit ofHK$30,000. Designated Gifts for special projects totalled about HK$345,000.
As we move through Fall, every gift from the heart will be needed. Can you help with regular giving or
special gifts?
CAN's ministry is funded solely by current congregational giving. It does not receive funding from HKISor any external sources.Please join with us as God continues to bless CAN with minds to understand needs, hearts to care, andhands to give. Thanks to all for your gifts from the heart!
-ALTAR CARE: Prepare and care for the altar for specific worship services. (Contact Church Office 2812-0375)
-COUNCIL SECRETARY: Participate in, monitor, and document our council andcongregational monthly proceedings. (Contact Vincent Li 2838-1225)
-CAN COMMUNICATIONS: Graphic Design help is welcome! (Contact Megan Birney)
-SOCIAL MINISTRY BOARD: Help plan and coordinate CAN social ministry projects.(Contact Persephone James 6628-4190)
-PRAYER CIRCLE: Participate in the informal, heartfelt, and essential petitions andintercessions of our community. (Contact Church Office 2812-0375)
Philippines - Cagayan Community Health Education (CHE)Social Ministry Board - CAN, through the SMB, gave HK$20,152 to this important project last May
A local Community Health Education (CHE) Committee Training for Cagayan was conducted last July 8-12 this year at St.Paul Lutheran Church, Ballesteros, Cagayan, which aims to establish a functional CHE Committee for Ballesteros-Aparri
Area, and to train this committee to implement the CHE program in Cagayan.
The said committee training was attended by 24 local community and church members, and among them, 13 were
elected to constitute the CHE Committee. Joselito Obejas, a former member of the LCP Board of Directors, was elected
Chairman of the committee. He was also awarded as the Philippines Most Outstanding Barangay Chairman in 1994.
While Manuel Victa, also a former member of the LCP Board of Directors, was elected to the position of Vice Chairman.
The CHE Committee Training consisted of several team-building activities aimed to uphold and develop everyones
leadership skills. Among the topics discussed were Understanding Community, Basic Elements of the CHE Program,
Needs and Resources of the Community, Committee Formation, Organization and Constitution, and Project Planning
Cycles. Along with the establishment of committee, 14 Community Health Educators (CHEs) and three CHE advisers
were also assigned to work together with the committee on their chosen area. And on the next Saturday, July 20, the
chosen Committee, CHEs, and advisers conducted a follow-up meeting for the initial survey on potential mission areas.
The Cagayan CHE Committee Training was facilitated by the CHE Lead Team members Rev. Antonio Batin, James
Tabios, Genmar Pizarro, and Guest Facilitator Mae Padirayon.
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Join us for a celebration ofTHANKS at CAN!
CALL
COMMITTEE
UPDATE
The call committee would
like to thank each of you for
your prayers on behalf ofthis very impor tant process
in the history of our
congregation and
encourage our continued
prayerful attention to
discern God's will for our
ministry.
Our call committee is
continuing to work carefully
through its process.
Our next step will be a
meeting by Skype on
Sunday morning between
our committee and the
President of the Northwest
District of the LCMS. We
will then have additional
information to share with
our congregation.
AMERICAN
THANKSGIVINGTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
5:30pm
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey with all the fixins!
$100HKD / adults
$50HKD / children under 12Purchase tickets on Sunday mornings or from the CAN
office beginning Nov. 3.
7:30pm
Worship
A service of thanksgiving! With special music from CANs
Kids Praise Team.
8:30pm
Dessert Fellowship
Coffee & pumpkin, apple, pecan pies along with other
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