May 27 2018 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 3 pm, 5 pm 633 King’s Road, 1/F, 2/F, 10/F a practical manual for relational health
With Self “The only person you can change is yourself.” The DNA of Relationships God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ 2 Corinthians 10:5 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline 2 Timothy 1:7
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outreach
MF Summer Programs start with a big feast as we join together to celebrate brotherhood and new friends! Tuesday, 19 June, 7:30 pm, Central Ferry Pier 9. For more info, email
[email protected]
Here’s your chance to manifest strength during the Dragon Boat Festival! Hope of the City will be sending two groups of volunteers to care for underprivileged families in North Point from 9 am – 12 pm and Cheung Sha Wan from 2 – 5 pm on Saturday, June 9. For more info, email
[email protected] for more information.
JUN 19 men’s fraternity: seafood night
JUN 20 kids club volunteer recruitment
We are recruiting volunteers for our Summer Sunday Program. If you have a heart for kids and are interested in a short-term commitment, come join our team for 9 weeks. Please attend either training dates Wednesday, 20 June, 7:30 pm or Sunday, 24 June, 1:30 pm, 9/F Kids Worship Hall. For more info, email
[email protected] or drop by our 9/F Welcome Desk.
JUN 23-JUN 24 women’s retreat
Registration Deadline: 31 May Women of Island ECC! Act today to join us for the retreat we’ve especially created for you. We will travel to Sheraton Bailuhu Resort to renew ourselves, deepen our relationship with God and have some fun. Coach pick-up and drop-off at church. Log onto islandecc.hk/womenretreat or visit Connect Counters today.
classes To register and for more information on the following classes, go to islandecc.hk/classes
TODAY god’s fingerprints in our lives
Did you know that God is actively at work in your life? Join Jonathan Lo in this 5-week class to see God’s fingerprints more prominently, appreciate with a greater sense of clarity His shaping and forming, and draw key leadership principles from Dr. J. Robert Clinton of Fuller Theological Seminary. Starts today, 11:30 am, 7/F Classroom.
MAY 28 foster and adoption support group
Join foster and adoptive parents in learning about the unique and diverse needs of foster and adopted children. Each month we will cover topics, such as “Connecting while Correcting” and “Attachment and Compassion”. Starts tomorrow, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, 11/F Living Room.
MAY 31 grief support group
Have you lost a spouse, family member or friend? Are you grieving or don’t even know where to start? This 6-week support group, led by caring professionals, is a safe place to share and learn from each other about grief. Starts this Thursday, 31 May, 7:30 – 9:30pm, 10/F Living Room.
JUN 10 baptism class
If you’re interested in being baptised, please plan to attend both baptism Sunday classes on 10 and 17 June, 3 – 4:30 pm, 10/F Classroom. If you can’t make it on Sundays, please attend both Wednesday classes, 13 and 20 June, 7 – 9 pm, 11/F Classroom. Sign up at islandecc.hk/baptism.
JUN 9 dragon boat festival home visits
JUN 11 the japanese concept of god
One of the keys to plant gospel seeds in the hard soil of Japan is understanding the many layers of culture. With over 50 years of mission experience in Japan, Pastor Sasaki Masaaki will share how to understand and embrace the Japanese concept of God so we can be more effective in reaching them. Monday, 11 June, 7:30 -10 pm, 10/F Auditorium.
JUL 26-AUG 4 jeju mission trip
Information Session: Today / Registration Deadline: 5 June This summer, we are reaching out to Korean students from “north of the border” at a week-long English Camp through bible classes, cultural activities and more. Come to our info session today, 1:30 - 3 pm, 8/F Living Room to learn more or email
[email protected]. Priorities will be given to Korean and Mandarin speakers.
opportunities If you are interested in the opportunities below, send your CV and a cover letter to
[email protected]. Go to islandecc.hk/about-us/ employment-opportunities for more information.
accounting coordinator
We are looking for a full-time Accounting Coordinator to join our Finance team. Responsibilities include daily accounting transactions and reconciliations. The applicant should be an Excel expert, experienced in control and compliance, and also have excellent communication and organisational skills.
coordinator of ministry support
We are looking for a friendly and energetic person with a heart to serve for our Ministry Support team. This role provides full-time administrative and logistical support for our Sunday services, ministry events and facility use. An eye for detail, strong administrative and communication skills plus fluency in English and Cantonese are needed.
coordinator of outreach
We are looking for a full-time coordinator to join the dynamic Outreach Department to work with our mission teams and local outreach initiatives. The position requires a heart for and understanding of missions, and overseas mission experience is beneficial. The applicant should have a passion to serve, be comfortable interacting with others, and possess excellent administrative skills.
JUN 10 the book of exodus
Exodus is not only a book of the Bible, but a major - if not the major theme across Scripture. It has been said that if you want to understand Scripture, start with Exodus. This 4-week class by Pastor Eric Farmer will trace God’s acts of salvation for Israel from Egypt. Starts Sunday, 10 June, 3 - 4:30 pm, 11/F Classroom. $55.4M $61.1M
Budget Giving
YEAR TO DATE (38 WEEKS)
$5.7M (10.3%)
Variance Thousands HKD WEEKLY
30 Apr
7 May
14 May
21 May
Budget Giving Variance
1,458 1,607 149
1,458 1,811 353
1,458 1,043 (415)
1,458 1,041 (417)
