Citizens is joining TGIF tonight at 7:30 at the church (room next door to youth room) if anyone wants to come hang out...and delve into the word together.
On Sunday, Pastor Nathaniel will be preaching on the Gospel According to MATTHEW in our WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? Sermon series. Pray for him! For those dialing in remotely: Vimeo Stream or Zoom (Meeting ID: 894 5050 6009, Passcode: ctcc).
Then, for Adult SUNDAY SCHOOL: Come experience an ancient contemplative form of Bible reading called LECTIO DIVINA -- a stillness-oriented spiritual practice. My hope is that you will hear from God directly, thru the passage, a word that is for you -- that touches your life -- that may lead to an invitation from him. Come try something new with us!
Upcoming Events
1. USHERS + LITURGISTS TRAINING REFRESH! During lunch on Oct 18th, likely in our own worship space. Please be there if you are an usher/liturgist!
2. Prayer - This Wed at 8:00pm via https://empray.ecanaan.org/! Come join, even if it's just to unload a burden or connect briefly with John Tang and myself! If anyone has a gifting in listening/healing prayer OR a heart for PRAYER MINISTRY, please let me know.
2. Sisters Dinner, Sat September 26, 5-6:30pm. Shabuya in Milpitas. Let Carol Troll know you're interested in coming so she has an accurate headcount.
3. Mandarin and Taiwanese Ministries’ Gospel Night, Saturday, October 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Our very own HANA CHANG will be sharing her testimony in Mandarin. Let's keep her in prayer as she prepares!
4. Online registration for the Canaan Cup Sports Event has begun. 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
5. 9/20 Children’s Ministry Parents Meeting (1pm to 1:30pm; Room 158) Join Ms. Nicole Lu for updates and important information about our children’s ministry.
6. UPCOMING LEADERSHIP MEETINGS:
Session - September 13 at 1:30pm in Rm 223.
The third Consistory meeting of 2026 will be held on September 27 at 1:30 pm in the 2nd floor open area. All Pastors, Elders and Deacons are expected to attend.
ELT meeting - OCT 4th - 12:45-1:30. Location Room 158.
Weekly Ministries:
Fellowships and Small Groups -
Everglow: Youth Group (6th-12th); Friday Nights at 7:30pm. Contact Pastor Nathaniel Fong.
Citizens: College and Young Adults; Friday Nights at 7:30pm. Contact Jack Wang.
EPL: Young Families: next gathering on 10/10th. Contact Eve Wu.
TGIF: Families (w/children mostly in Youth Group). Meets 1st & 3rd Friday nights. Contact Jessie Lee.
Grapevine: Mature adults (mid/late career stage). Meets every Tuesday night. Contact Christina Chen.
ALSO…
- Sisters Cruise next year! May 1-6 (Sat-Thu) 5 days Princess cruise (LA -> Astoria, Oregon -> Victoria -> Vancouver). $374 SALE! This is designed to deepen relationships between the women of EM. Will require participant to book travel to LA and back from Vancouver. Contact Carol Troll for more information!
- Like comics, wellness, board games, supporting local artists, and cosplay? A ministry desiring to equip people to outreach through hobby ministries and teach parents how to navigate the world of arts/media is planning a KOINONIA CON. It’s at Redwood Chapel on the East Bay on Sat Oct 24 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.