September 6, 2026

Communion Sunday

Pastor Jamie Hsieh speaks on the theme of WITNESS.

For those dialing in remotely: Vimeo Stream or Zoom (Meeting ID: 894 5050 6009, Passcode: ctcc).

Ministry News and Announcements

1. Fall quarter Sunday school classes start September 6. Pastor Tina is beginning a 4-week Sunday school learning module. She'll be teaching foundations for leading groups of any sort. For that reason, ANYONE is welcome to participate! Come learn new teaching skills. Sunday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Room 165.
2. Children’s Ministry Parents Meeting on 9/20 (1pm to 1:30pm; Room 158) Join Ms. Nicole Lu for a brief Children’s Ministry Parents Meeting. Updates and important information about our children’s ministry will be shared.
3. Retreat Recordings:We had a wonderful time at the retreat with our speaker P. Doug Lee. We have the Sunday message and the other sessions posted. Those with an ecanaan account can access the first three sessions, let John Tang know if you need access. Retreat Feedback Survey: https://retreat.ecanaan.org/survey
4. EM SISTERS - Coffee, September 18, 10am-12pm. Paris Baguette in Milpitas // EM Sisters Dinner, September 26, 5-6:30pm. Shabuya in Milpitas // EM Sisters Cruise next year! May 1-6 (Sat-Thu) 5 days Princess cruise (LA -> Astoria, Oregon -> Victoria -> Vancouver). $374 SALE! Talk to Deacon Carol if you are interested ASAP to lock in this price.
5. We will be paving the pickleball courts with new asphalt and resurfacing the basketball court in the parking lot on September 10 and 11. Please do not park your car near the work area when you come to church on those days. Please also pray for the project to go smoothly and be completed safely and successfully.
6. The Mandarin and Taiwanese Ministries’ Gospel Night is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. The event will be conducted in Mandarin. Please invite family, friends, and share the event on social media. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. Scan the QR code below to register.

7. Online registration for the Canaan Cup Sports Event is available starting 9/6. Please invite friends to participate: Sat-10/10(T), Sun-10/11(B), Sun-10/18(P), Sun-10/18(C). B-Basketball, T-Table Tennis, P-Pickleball, C-Children’s Indoor Games. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGhpYQPej3lToanTd497NydD3vxKKl00VGNf81LA3UsLkIAg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1&authuser=0

8. Church Cleanliness Policy - Due to an issue with ants, please help keep our church clean.

• Worship Halls: Strictly NO food and drink.
• Classrooms: Please clean up and take all garbage with you after events.

Weekly Ministries:

Prayer Meetings -

• Adults: Wednesday at 9:00pmvia https://empray.ecanaan.org/ (Note the time change)
• Youth: Wednesday at 9:00pm, please ask P. Nathaniel for the link.

Fellowships and Small Groups - We have various fellowship/small groups that we would love for you to join.

• Everglow: Youth Group (6th-12th); Meets every Friday Nights at 7:30pm. Contact Pastor Nathaniel Fong for more info.
• Citizens: College and Young Adults; Meets every Friday at 7:30pm. Contact Jack Wang for more info.
• EPL: Young Families: Meets every other Saturday at 10am. Contact Eve Wu for more info.
• TGIF: Families (w/children mostly in Youth Group). Meets every 1st & 3rd Friday nights. Contact Jessie Lee for more info.
• Grapevine: Mature adults (mid/late career stage). Meets every Tuesday night. Contact Christina Chen for more info.

August 30, 2026

1. Fall quarter Sunday school classes start September 6. For the month of September, Pastor Tina would love to gather anyone who is in EM leadership, who oversees a fellowship group, or who would like to invest in newer/younger believers to participate in a 4-week Sunday school learning module where she'll be teaching some fundamentals. Please come join us for what we hope will form and shape the direction of Sunday school this fall! Sunday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Room 165.
2. 2. Retreat Feedback Survey: Please scan the QR code below to fill it out.
3. Youth parent meeting will be held on 8/30 (Sunday) at 12:30pm in the Main Lobby.
4. ELT Meeting this Sunday at 12:50pm in Room 150.
5. On 8/30/2026 (Sunday), an external organization (YMSL) will be using church Fellowship Hall and nearby small classrooms from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Thank you for vacating these areas by 3:00pm.
6. The CFM fundraiser on August 2 raised a total of $1,290. Pastor Richard Roberts and his team have received the funds and expressed their gratitude for our prayers and generous support.
7. Evergreen Academy Autumn session is starting on 9/5, meeting each Saturday from 10am to 2pm in the Main Lobby, blue wavy wall area. Please contact Tim Chen tim.chen@ecanaan.org.
8. Communion Sunday (Sep. 6): The Lord’s Supper will be served in worship services.
9. EM Sisters Coffee, September 18, 10am-12pm. Paris Baguette in Milpitas
10. EM Sisters Dinner, September 26, 5-6:30pm. Shabuya in Milpitas
11. EM Sisters Cruise next year! May 1-6 (Sat-Thu) 5 days Princess cruise (LA -> Astoria, Oregon -> Victoria -> Vancouver). $374 SALE! Talk to Deacon Carol if you are interested ASAP to lock in this price.
12. Gospel Night in Mamdarin will be held 5:30-8:30pm, 10/3 (Sat) at Canaan. Please pray for the preparations of the speaker and coworkers, and also pray for your own participation and invitations.
13. For the 2026–2027 school year, the Taiwan Seminary Student Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships to 55 seminary students in Taiwan with financial need, enabling them to continue their theological training and prepare for future ministry. We warmly invite you to support this ministry through your prayers and financial giving. If you feel led to contribute, please make your donation by September 30 and note "Taiwan Seminary Student Scholarship Fund" in the memo line of your check or online giving.
14. We will be paving the pickleball courts with new asphalt and resurfacing the basketball court in the parking lot on September 10 and 11. Please do not park your car near the work area when you come to church on those days. Please also pray for the project to go smoothly and be completed safely and successfully.
15. We have tentatively scheduled the church's Sports Dates—Sat-10/10(T), Sun-10/11(B), Sun-10/18(P), Sun-10/18(C). If you have any suggestions, please contact Elder Peili. B-Basketball, T-Table Tennis, P-Pickleball, C-Children Indoor play.

Sunday Worship Service:

• Speaker: Pastor Tina Teng-Henson and Pastor Nathaniel Fong
• Topic: Fall Kickoff

Adult Sunday School:

• Book discussion on "Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman and "The Varieties of a Religious Experience" by William James (Room 165)

Upcoming Prayer Meetings at 9pm Wednesdays:

• Adults via Zoom: empray.ecanaan.org
• Youth via Zoom (Ask Pastor Nathaniel for link)

August 23, 2026

1. For the month of September, Pastor Tina would love to gather anyone who is in EM leadership, who oversees a fellowship group, or who would like to invest in newer/younger believers to participate in a 4-week Sunday school learning module where she'll be teaching some fundamentals. Please come join us for what we hope will form and shape the direction of Sunday school this fall! Sunday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, RM 165.
2. On 8/30/2026 (Sunday), an external organization (YMSL) will be using church Fellowship Hall and nearby small classrooms from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Thank you for vacating these areas by 3:00pm.
3. The CFM fundraiser on August 2 raised a total of $1,290. Pastor Richard Roberts and his team have received the funds and expressed their gratitude for our prayers and generous support.
4. Evergreen Academy Autumn session is starting on 9/5, meeting each Saturday from 10am to 2pm in the Main Lobby, Blue wavy wall area. Please contact Tim Chen tim.chen@ecanaan.org.
5. For the 2026–2027 school year, the Taiwan Seminary Student Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships to 55 seminary students in Taiwan with financial need, enabling them to continue their theological training and prepare for future ministry. We warmly invite you to support this ministry through your prayers and financial giving. If you feel led to contribute, please make your donation by September 30 and note "Taiwan Seminary Student Scholarship Fund" in the memo line of your check or online giving.
6. We have tentatively scheduled the church's Sports Dates—Sat-10/10(T), Sun-10/11(B), Sun-10/18(P), Sun-10/18(C). If you have any suggestions, please contact Elder Peili. B-Basketball, T-Table Tennis, P-Pickleball, C-Children Indoor play.

Sunday Worship Service:

• 9:30am at Redwood Christian Park (no services at Canaan on retreat weekend)
• Speaker: Pastor Doug Lee

Upcoming Prayer Meetings:

• Adults: Wednesdays at 9:30pm via Zoom: empray.ecanaan.org
• Youth: Wednesdays at 9:00pm via Zoom (Ask Pastor Nathaniel for link)