FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION

from Foochow Methodist Church English Bulletin 6 August 2023

One Family In Christ

GROWING IN CHRIST | GLOWING IN LOVE FOR OTHERS | GOING OUT TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR CHRIST

Announcements

Welcome

We warmly welcome you to worship with us today. May the Lord minister to your heart and spirit as gather in His Presence! If you are new, please do scan the QR code and leave us a message! We would love to connect with you!

Prayer Meetings

ENGLISH PRAYER MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, 8PM

Meeting ID: 852 8365 7963 Password: fmc12345

There is no prayer meeting on the last Wed of the month.

CAC SUNDAY SECOND OFFERING COLLECTION

A special 2nd offering will be collected on 13 August 2023 for Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) Sunday.

Please indicate “CACS23” during the offering.

Bereavement

Caroline Cheng nee Ong, beloved mum of Jonathan Cheng (English Service) was called home to the Lord on 3 Aug 2023.

Our condolences and prayers be with their family at this time.

Update Of Fmc Finances

Dear Church, FMC ended its financial year of 1st Aug 2022 – 31st Jul 2022. God has been good and continued to bless us with collections & other income to meet operating expenses. For this financial year, we had a cashflow shortfall of about $115k as the operating surplus was not enough to cover the higher capital expenditure of $270k. However, we had previous year surplus to cover the shortfall.

In the plan for the new financial year 1st Aug 2023 – 31st July 2024, we are seeing three areas of need:

1. Staff wage higher by 13% or $150k from wage increase (follow CAC guideline) effected Jan 2023 and one more LMS headcount is added

2. Higher Ministry expenses of +$117k to step up in congregational and outreach activities. From past experience, the actual spend could be less than plan

3. Higher expected capital expenditure, estimated at $550k (more details below), amounts are indicative dependent on final decisions taken around the extent of the social hall works to address the termite-infected wooden claddings & cupboards. The air-conditioning in L2-L4 in the classroom stack need replacement, we see frequent breakdowns as they are 20 years old and repair cost is expensive (spare parts are no longer in production)

We encourage church members to consider the needs and as you are led, to give cheerfully. Please contact Judy, the Church Treasurer or Lay Hong, Finance Committee Chair or Wendy our Church Admin Manager if you would like to speak to someone.

Cac Sunday 2023

13 August 2023 will be CAC’s designated CAC Sunday!

The theme for CAC Sunday 2023 is “BE TRANSFORMED NOT CONFORMED

A 2nd Offering will be collected on CAC Sunday. Please indicate “CACS23” during the offering.

The offering will go towards the Central Pooling fund, which funds the shared pastoral and ministry expenses between CAC and all our 17 local churches.