Bulletin Announcements – 21 October 2012

TODAY – special colletion: After surgical treatment for his neck injury, Rev. Ariel Kurilowicz is now in the process of rehabilitation.  However this is usually a slow process that takes many months. As Pastor Ariel has used up his leave entitlement and needs to be on no-pay leave from the month of October, the diaconate has decided to hold an appeal for Pastor Ariel and his family today. After the general offering is taken, an extra collection will be taken from all congregations as a love gift from brothers and sisters to Pastor Ariel and his family. Please consider prayerfully and give generously in cash or cheque payable to Ariel Kurilowicz.

Andrew and Joanna Wong (with Emily): by God’s grace, they will officially be leaving to become missionaries in Japan, having received full financial and prayer support! They will leave on 29 October. They will hold a Farewell Open House on Saturday 27 October at 19 Corona Ave, Roseville – drop in anytime after 2pm to say hello and goodbye to the Wong’s!

Destination Taiwan: Aron & Amy Koh – Come to find out why they’re going, the challenges they and the kids will face and learn a bit about Taiwanese culture and worldview.
Date: Saturday 3 November; Time: 1.15pm – 2.45pm; Place: West Sydney Chinese Christian Church, Corner of Homebush Rd & Alviston St, Strathfield. Feel free to let others who might be interested know.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Appeal this year. A total of 140 boxes (98 from Strathfield 9 and 42 from CP@10) have been collected and dropped off.

“Baking Up Christmas” is a fun event organised by the Strathfield 9am Ladies Fellowship for Saturday 24th November from 2.00 to 4.30pm. Come and make, bake and decorate gingerbread cookies. Children and visitors are invited as well. Tickets are on sale now – $5.00/adult; $2.50/child. Afternoon tea will be provided.

In the last Diaconate meeting, the following office-bearers were elected: Chairman: Joseph Chan; Vice-Chairman: Desmond Chu; Secretary: Samuel Ching Ping Chan; Asst. Secretary: Kris Tan; Treasurer: Louis Chan; Asst. Treasurer: Ivan Cheung. Please pray for all the deacons that they may humbly serve the Lord with godly wisdom and in His strength.