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UNCOVER THE TRUTH Uncover The Truth is an initiative to encourage St Andrew’s young girls to grow in their faith. As a youth team we have a passion to see young men and women be confident in who they are in Christ. Below is a short testimony from Anna Chu who recently shared her journey of faith at Uncover The Truth: Being a Christian did not mean much to me when I was young. I grew up in a Christian family so I went to church every Sunday, and prayed and read the Bible daily. It almost felt like a routine. Growing up changed my perspective on things and I started to realise how much God had impacted my life. Both my sisters and I were born with eczema, a type of skin allergy; we also have plenty of food allergies and asthma. Having eczema means that we have really sensitive skin that gets easily irritated. God gave us two amazing parents who loved us the way we are; they have patience to take care of us, despite all our needs. Having eczema causes plenty of scarring, as a teenage girl there are moments when I feel self-conscious about my appearance. But God understands, He knows that I struggle, and He understands what I’m feeling and helps me through it. My spiritual life grew so much when I became a youth worship leader two years ago. It feels amazing when you find a personal connection with God. I did not know what I was doing at first. I had some troubles along the way and there were times when I doubted myself. I never saw myself as talented because there were people who were much more skilled than I am. But God does not care about these things. God gives us each gifts and we should use them to glorify Him no matter what. Growing up in a Christian family is something I am very grateful for. I learnt that God actu- ally hears my prayers. There have been times when I desperately needed His help, I prayed and He’d either immediately show me the way or I’d find it myself. I knew that God existed and all I needed was to find Him. In times when I felt alone and struggled, Matthew 28:20 is the verse I go to for comfort, “… And surely I am with you, to the end of the age” To summarise my thoughts, I will end this with a quote from Nicky Gumbel: “God is the reason why even in pain, I trust; In confusion, I believe; In betrayal, I hope; and in fear, I never give up.” Anna Chu Life at St Andrew’s Enquiries or Sign-ups? Please go to the Hub or church website MIGRANT WORKERS FELLOWSHIP [email protected] Home4U Time: Every Sunday at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Venue: 1/F Old Vicarage Megan McCoy will lead the teaching and discussion. Join us and let’s study together! Today’s topic: Real Christians keep going - 1 John 2:18-27 YOUTH [email protected] Fusion (Youth Sunday Programme) Time: Sunday 9:45am & 11:30am Venue: YouthWorX, 6/F Kai Fong Ages: 11-18 Ignite (Youth Growth Groups) Time: Friday, 6pm - 8pm Venue: YouthWorX, 6/F Kai Fong Ages: 11-18 FAMILY [email protected] It is our desire to help enrich and support marriages, strengthen and equip parents, and find ways to better connect families, so they can become more integrated into the life of St Andrew’s. Ultimately, we strive to see the gospel shared and God, the Father of families, glorified in all we do! Stay tuned for future events. The Story Fundraising Events Some church partners are preparing to speak to potential donors about the 2020 Vision Fund. They are asking if we can mobilise a network of prayer supporters who will uphold them in prayer as they undertake their task. Some church partners especially want to fast and pray for all of this, and St Andrew’s is organising a net- work for those who want to join. Check out the church website for more details or at the Hub. Vicar’s Prayer Team GENERAL FUND Annual budget: $19,911,292 As at 10 March Jan-Mar Actual Budget Income $ 3,382,316 5,075,615 Expenditure $ 3,670,026 4,833,298 (Shortfall) $ (287,710) 242,317 Crèche: Time: 9:45am / 11:30am Jesus is with us even when we’re scared Venue: G/F Old Vicarage Kidzone: 9:45am / 11:30am 3-4: God made plants 5-6: God made plants 7-8: Jesus accepts us 9-10: A royal promise kept CHILDREN [email protected] STAKC (St Andrew’s Kid’s Club): Date: Every Friday Time: 4:30pm - 6pm Venue: 1/F Hall, Christian Centre Ages: 7-10 STAKC Party + Sleepover Date: 21 March (Friday) Time: 6:00pm Registration Deadline:19 March Sign up: on church website For all children aged 7-10, born in 2006 - 2003. Even if you don’t normally come to STAKC, children are still welcome to join this fun event. Alternatively children can also stay for the party only from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Focus on Finance Did you know? St Andrew’s Church is a financially independent church. Our income is provided by the sacrificial giving of our members. We have also committed 12% of our offertory income to mission. To donate, St Andrew’s Church bank account is HSBC 018-057919-001 (General Fund) and St Andrew’s Church Vision Fund account is Hang Seng 228-219002-002. 2020 VISION FUND as at 10 March 2014 Budget: $ 155,000,000 Further funds needed: $ 61,250,041 Total amount raised: $ 93,749,959 Less: Expenditure to date $ 82,895,488 Estimated expenditure March $ 3,694,000 April $ 3,746,000 May $ 2,172,000 Estimated cash available in May $ 1,242,471 You are welcome to send any feedback about Connect to [email protected] This Sunday (16 March) Morning Church: What does the Cross mean? - What the Cross meant to the Father Evening Church: St John’s Passion - Do you understand what I have done for you? 8:30am/9:45am/11:30am 2pm 5pm John Menear Jane Hu Alex McCoy Next Sunday (23 March) Morning Churches: What does the Cross mean? - What the Cross meant to Jesus Evening Church: St John’s Passion - You will disown me 8:30am/9:45am/11:30am 2pm 5pm John Menear Raymond Leung Dale Hanson Sermon
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UNCOVER THE TRUTH
Uncover The Truth is an initiative to encourage St Andrew’s young girls to grow in their faith. As a youth team we have a passion to see young men and women be confident in who they are in Christ. Below is a short testimony from Anna Chu who recently shared her journey of faith at Uncover The Truth:
Being a Christian did not mean much to me when I was young. I grew up in a Christian family so I went to church every Sunday, and prayed and read the Bible daily. It almost felt like a routine. Growing up changed my perspective on things and I started to realise how much God had impacted my life. Both my sisters and I were born with eczema, a type of skin allergy; we also have plenty of food allergies and asthma. Having eczema means that we have really sensitive skin that gets easily irritated. God gave us two amazing parents who loved us the way we are; they have patience to take care of us, despite all our needs.
Having eczema causes plenty of scarring, as a teenage girl there are moments when I feel self-conscious about my appearance. But God understands, He knows that I struggle, and He understands what I’m feeling and helps me through it. My spiritual life grew so much when I became a youth worship leader two years ago. It feels amazing when you find a personal connection with God. I did not know what I was doing at first. I had some troubles along the way and there were times when I doubted myself. I never saw myself as talented because there were people who were much more skilled than I am. But God does not care about these things. God gives us each gifts and we should use them to glorify Him no matter what. Growing up in a Christian family is something I am very grateful for. I learnt that God actu-ally hears my prayers. There have been times when I desperately needed His help, I prayed and He’d either immediately show me the way or I’d find it myself. I knew that God existed and all I needed was to find Him. In times when I felt alone and struggled, Matthew 28:20 is the verse I go to for comfort, “… And surely I am with you, to the end of the age” To summarise my thoughts, I will end this with a quote from Nicky Gumbel:“God is the reason why even in pain, I trust; In confusion, I believe; In betrayal, I hope; and in fear, I never give up.”
Anna Chu
Life at St Andrew’s Enquiries or Sign-ups? Please go to the Hub or church website
MIGRANT WORKERS [email protected]
Home4U Time: Every Sunday at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Venue: 1/F Old VicarageMegan McCoy will lead the teaching and discussion. Join us and let’s study together!Today’s topic: Real Christians keep going - 1 John 2:18-27
Fusion (Youth Sunday Programme) Time: Sunday 9:45am & 11:30amVenue: YouthWorX, 6/F Kai FongAges: 11-18
Ignite (Youth Growth Groups)Time: Friday, 6pm - 8pm Venue: YouthWorX, 6/F Kai FongAges: 11-18
It is our desire to help enrich and support marriages, strengthen and equip parents, and find ways to better connect families, so they can become more integrated into the life of St Andrew’s. Ultimately, we strive to see the gospel shared and God, the Father of families, glorified in all we do! Stay tuned for future events.
The Story Fundraising EventsSome church partners are preparing to speak to potential donors about the 2020 Vision Fund. They are asking if we can mobilise a network of prayer supporters who will uphold them in prayer as they undertake their task. Some church partners especially want to fast and pray for all of this, and St Andrew’s is organising a net-work for those who want to join. Check out the church website for more details or at the Hub.
Vicar’s Prayer Team
GENERAL FUNDAnnual budget: $19,911,292
As at 10 March Jan-Mar
Actual Budget
Income $ 3,382,316 5,075,615
Expenditure $ 3,670,026 4,833,298
(Shortfall) $ (287,710) 242,317
Crèche: Time: 9:45am / 11:30amJesus is with us even when we’re scared Venue: G/F Old Vicarage
Kidzone: 9:45am / 11:30am3-4: God made plants 5-6: God made plants 7-8: Jesus accepts us 9-10: A royal promise kept
STAKC (St Andrew’s Kid’s Club): Date: Every Friday Time: 4:30pm - 6pm Venue: 1/F Hall, Christian Centre Ages: 7-10
STAKC Party + Sleepover Date: 21 March (Friday) Time: 6:00pmRegistration Deadline:19 March Sign up: on church website
For all children aged 7-10, born in 2006 - 2003. Even if you don’t normally come to STAKC, children are still welcome to join this fun event.
Alternatively children can also stay for the party only from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
Focus on Finance
Did you know?St Andrew’s Church is a financially independent church. Our income is provided by the sacrificial giving of our members. We have also committed 12% of our offertory income to mission.
To donate, St Andrew’s Church bank account is HSBC 018-057919-001 (General Fund) and St Andrew’s Church Vision Fund account is Hang Seng 228-219002-002.
2020 VISION FUND as at 10 March 2014
Budget: $ 155,000,000
Further funds needed: $ 61,250,041
Total amount raised: $ 93,749,959
Less: Expenditure to date $ 82,895,488
Estimated expenditure March $ 3,694,000
April $ 3,746,000
May $ 2,172,000
Estimated cash available in May $ 1,242,471
You are welcome to send any feedback about Connect to [email protected]
This Sunday (16 March) Morning Church: What does the Cross mean? - What the Cross meant to the Father Evening Church: St John’s Passion - Do you understand what I have done for you?8:30am/9:45am/11:30am 2pm 5pmJohn Menear Jane Hu Alex McCoy
Next Sunday (23 March) Morning Churches: What does the Cross mean? - What the Cross meant to Jesus Evening Church: St John’s Passion - You will disown me8:30am/9:45am/11:30am 2pm 5pmJohn Menear Raymond Leung Dale Hanson
Sermon
Clergy John MENEAR, VicarDan EVERS, Associate MinisterAlex McCOY, Associate Minister
8:30am EARLY MORNING LORD’S SUPPER*9:45am MID MORNING CHURCH11:30am LATE MORNING CHURCH
2:00pm AFTERNOON PUTONGHUA CHURCH5:00pm EVENING CHURCH
138 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Sundays
*All other services - Lord’s Supper 2nd & 4th Sundays
Dale HANSON, Senior Associate MinisterRaymond LEUNG, Associate Minister
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Morning Services ArrangementPlease note there will be a COMBINED Mid Morning and Late Morning Church at 9:45am. It will be immediately followed by the Annual Church Meeting at 11:15am. Kidzone will meet in the 1/F Hall for a special programme. Crèche facilities will be available. Youth programme will run at 9:45am and 11:30am in YouthWorX as usual.
Early Morning Lord’s Supper, Putonghua and Evening Churches remain unchanged.
Annual Church MeetingElectoral Roll members need to register on the Day. Registration opens from 9:30am. A copy of the 2014 Electoral Roll is posted on the notice board at the HUB.
The agenda of the meeting and minutes of 2013 ACM are also on the notice board.
Nomination of Trustees and Council members for 2014-2015 are open until 7:30pm TODAY. Nominees details are at the HUB.
The Annual Report is published on the website. Hard copies are available for viewing at the HUB. The 2013 Highlights and the 2013 audited Financial Statements Summaries and 2014 Budget are available today.
Church BBQ LunchThere will be a BBQ lunch after the ACM. Great meat, bread, green salad, dessert and soft drink at $60 per adult and $40 per child (3-10). Tickets on sale at the Cashier today - buy yours in advance to avoid disappointment.
The Hong Kong Tax year ends on 31 March 2014. Individual and business Hong Kong tax payers can offset as high as 35% of their income against their tax liability for donations to approved charitable organisations. Make a donation to support the Church mission and ministry and get tax rebate for this year before 31 March!
Church News
Sunday 23 March11:15am
16 March 2014
Upcoming Events Enquiries or Sign-ups? Please go to the Hub or church website
This introductory course gives you tools to discern God’s call and gifting in your life so that you can serve Him and His church most effectively. Two group sessions followed by an individual conver-sation will help you discover the ways God prepares and guides you for a life of service in His Kingdom.
1st Session: 26 March, 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Wed) 2nd Session: 9 April, 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Wed)Venue: Old VicarageRegistration: Sign up on church websiteRegistration Deadline: 23 March, 7:30pmContact: Dale Hanson ([email protected])
Come to our inaugural 20/30’s weekend away. Meet people from St Andrew’s and Shatin Anglican churches, relax, and be encouraged by great Bible teaching. Our theme is ‘This Working Life’. We’re going to think about how we can honor God through our careers.
Three sessions:‘Work and guidance’ with Alex‘Work and ambition’ with Heewoo‘Work and rest’ with Alex
Date: 26-27 April (Sat - Sun)Venue: Solar Tower Ma WanCosts: $360 - single & double room rate ($325 early-bird discount), $460 - dorm room rate ($425 early-bird discount) , Early-bird discount ends 30 March. Sign up on the church website
The Big Lunch is an initiative to help the youth connect with the wider church. We are organising a dim sum lunch for 25 young people and 25 adults with the focus to share food over 5 big tables and build fellowship.
The Big Lunch has been designed so that one adult ticket will also cover the cost of one young person. Save the date for The Big Lunch, which is to take place in Tsim Sha Tsui. We welcome families. Please note each family member must pay for a ticket (except the youth who have been confirmed a place).Date: 13 April (Sunday)Sign up and buy tickets: $200 and available from Sunday 23 March.
Welcome to St Andrew’s“I hope you will enjoy the time we spend together today. If you are new, or passing through, we hope you are blessed by joining with us who call Hong Kong, and St Andrew’s, home. Come over to the Hub so we can offer you a personal welcome and a small gift to say hello.”
Rev John MenearVicar
