| 1 Jan |
After discussions among members of the EMC, Mandarin Ministry Committee and the Board of Elders, it was decided that the livestream broadcast of MES and MS services would be stopped effectively from January 2023 (recorded video still available online). Cantonese services would continue to have livestream broadcast until further notice.
The 35th Anniversary Church Celebration Organising Committee had uploaded the recent survey results to the church website. Congregations were invited to join the various organising groups, and to provide suggestions. |
| 8 Jan |
The Installation Service for Rev Andrew Choy as Senior Pastor was held at 2pm in Hall 1. |
| 15 Jan |
The Elders and Deacons Induction ceremony was held at 10:15am in Hall. Board of Elders BOE MEMBER ROLE RESPONSIBLE MINISTRIES Rev Andrew Choy Chairperson Church direction, all congregations, worship/preaching arrangements, leadership training; Rev. Leo Kwan Member Cantonese ministry, Mission ministry, Fellowship ministry Rev Andrew Tibbs Member English Mistry, MES preaching arrangement; EM leadership training; Ps Hiram Lau Member Cantonese ministry, Children ministry, Luke Fellowship, Joshua Fellowship Ps Brock Li Member Mandarin Ministry; MM leadership training; Ps. Eric Lai Member Youth Ministry; youth leadership training; Elder Jack Cheng Secretary English ministry Committee, Song of Songs fellowship Elder Daniel Yeung Treasurer Ex-offico of BoD, Mandarin ministry, Mandarin fellowship groups Elder Wayne Ng Member CS2, Chair of mission ministry, Luke fellowship Elder Elder Kwok Wai Cheung Vice Chairperson CS1, Mission ministry, Paul & John fellowship Elder Patrick Or Member English ministry Committee, mission ministry, Caleb fellowship |
| 29 Jan |
Two installation ceremonies for Cantonese Fellowship workers were held at the end of CS1 & in the middle of CS2 respectively. |
| 31 Jan-4 Feb |
Rev Andrew Choy, Rev Leo Kwan, Pastor Li, Rev Andrew Tibbs and Pastor Eric Lai attended the annual C&MA General Council Meeting in Perth. |
| 1 Feb |
Johnny Ma, a seminary student at Chinese Theological college of Australia, began his ministry internship in the Mandarin Congregation. |
| 7 Feb |
Mandarin Congregation held their first discipleship programme titled “Following Christ, Making Disciples”. |
| 12 Feb |
Installation ceremony for Children Sunday School teachers & helpers was held at the end of CS2. |
| 16-24 Feb |
Adult Sunday School Term 1 commenced. |
| 25 Feb |
Cantonese Fellowship leaders retreat held from 9am to 12pm. |
| 26 Feb |
The Installation Service for youth pastor Eric Lai was held at 2pm in Hall 1. |
| 5 Mar |
NSY held a coffee/bake breakfast fundraising event for KYCK before MES. Total amount raised was $1280.40. |
| 19 Mar |
An offering of $2,637 was raised to support missionary family Y&G for establishing a rehabilitation clinic in their mission field. |
| 1 Apr |
After deliberation, the BOE accepted a seminary student Raymond Wong to start a 1-year ministry internship in the Cantonese Congregation in April. Church cleaning day was held from 9am to 1pm. |
| 3 Apr |
MES started their monthly prayer meeting (1st Monday) 8pm-9pm in Microsoft Teams. |
| 14-16 Apr |
English ministry KYCK held at Katoomba Christian Convention Centre. |
| 30 Apr |
Commissioning service for Jessie Wei was held at 2pm in Hall 1. |
| 7 May |
At the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), Betty Ho, Errol Law, Deanna Or and Philemon Chan were elected to be members of the Nominating Committee for the next election of elders & deacons. |
| 20 May |
A training workshop on “Working with Children with Additional Needs and Neurodiversity (1)” held in Hall 1 at 2-4pm. The speaker was Eunice Law, a sister in charge of the children ministry in Hebron Chinese Alliance Church. |
| 28 May |
First Baptism & Membership Ceremony in 2023 was held; 4 brothers & sisters were baptised plus 2 brothers & sisters transferred their memberships giving a total of 6 new church members. |
| 18 Jun |
Ordination Service for Pastor Hiram was held at 2pm in Hall 1. |
| 25 Jun |
Baby/Child Dedication Ceremony. Baby/Toddler Parents Leah Zhong Matthew & Erika Zhong Elliot Hui Sam & Debbie Hui Ivana Wong Matthew & Pinky Wong |
| 1 Jul |
A training session for deacons (Cantonese) was held 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Hall 1.As a way of better informing congregations of the church’s financial report, the bulletin from July would only include the monthly income and expenditure and mission donations. Further detailed donation reports could be viewed on the church noticeboard. Should you have any questions, please contact the deacons. |
| 9 Jul |
A sharing session with Y & G was held 2pm-3pm in Hall 2. |
| 15 Jul |
A combined church prayer meeting was held for all congregations in Hall 1 at 10am-12pm.Mandarin congregation launched a new bible study course “Blessed Life” for helping and nurturing new believers and seekers to know more about Christ. |
| 16 Jul |
Mandarin Congregation News: Thankful to God for His grace and guidance that after more than half a year of praying and searching for a new location and with the approval of the BOE, Mandarin services would be relocated from Boronia Grove Community Centre to Roselea Public School on 549 North Rocks Road, Carlingford. Sunday worship service would still be held at 11am. A training session for deacons (English) was held 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. |
| 22 Jul |
A musical event “Our Concert” jointly organised by Grace Melodia and co-organised by NSCAC held from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in church (Hall 1). |
| 28-29 Jul |
C&MA Deeper Life Seminar 2 was held in church. Sessions included the following: Caring for our souls: Family Sin Patterns, Healing Wounds, Overcoming Fear, Getting Free from Strong Holds through prayer. |
| 30 Jul |
A retreat for teacher assistants was held from 12:30pm to 4pm. |
| 12 Aug |
A training workshop on “Working with Children with Additional Needs and Neurodiversity (2)” held in Hall 1 at 2-4pm. The speaker was Eunice Law, a sister in charge of the children ministry in Hebron Chinese Alliance Church. |
| 6-25 Aug |
Adult Sunday School Term 2 commenced. |
| 27 Aug |
To manage the church more efficiently, we have adopted a new church management system, Elvanto. |
