Sunday Bulletin

CECE Theme 2026: Renewed Through the Living Word

A warm welcome to everyone worshipping with us!
We pray you know God’s grace and peace today.

Speaker: Pastor Thiu Elias
Topic: Our Daily Bread
Scripture: Matthew 4:3-4; 1 Peter 2:1-3

Announcements

CECE’s three-year initiative ‘To become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ’ launched this year. The theme for 2026 is ‘Renewed Through the Living Word‘. Let us all learn to empty ourselves and be renewed by God’s word.
The Children Sunday School classes are divided into: Nursery-P1, P2-P5, and P6-S1. Parents are requested to pick up their children after the service.
Gift Aid is an arrangement that allows charities (including churches) to reclaim tax on a donation made by a UK taxpayer. This means every £1 donation will be worth 25p more, at no extra cost to the giver. If you are a UK taxpayer and have not completed a Gift Aid form, please download and complete the form here (one-off donation / multiple donations) and return it to a church staff as soon as possible.

We give thanks to the Lord for guidance and practice under the theme of ‘United in Witness’ this past year. As we enter the new year, the theme for 2026 will be ‘Renewed Through the Living Word‘ to further fulfill our church’s mission. We pray that the Lord will continue to draw us along, using this new theme and related plans to help brothers and sisters in Christ learn, listen, and allow their spiritual lives to be renewed and transformed.
Pray for the pastoral team of the church, that the Lord may keep them and watch over their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

Pray for those who are physically weak, mentally tired and emotionally burdened these days. Pray for peace of mind and body, spiritual rest and strength.
Pray that God will keep all brothers and sisters safe and well through the winter season.

Please pray for world peace. As 2026 dawned, international relations grew tense: the Russia-Ukraine conflict persists; US forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro; and Greenland’s ownership was threatened. Meanwhile, nationwide anti-government protests erupted in Iran, killing at least 34 demonstrators and 8 security personnel. May the Lord who rules over all restore peace to this turbulent situation.
Please pray for the churches and Christians in Mainland China. Reports say police in Wenzhou tried to take down a cross on a unauthorised church. Over 100 people were detained, with more than 20 still held. Nine church leaders in Chengdu were also arrested, with four still detained. Pray for their release and for strength for those who are suffering.

Week	Chinese Service	English Service	Pastor Fund
1st Sunday (4/1-10/1)	£1,204.14	£355.00	£200.00

Includes monthly direct debit offering

Total General Fund in January: £1,559.14
Total Pastor Fund in January: £200.00
Budgeted monthly income (including Gift Aid): £9,000.00

Meeting	Time	Place
Cantonese/Mandarin Service	Sunday 1:30 pm	Church
Ichthus Sunday Service	Sunday 1:30pm	Church
Holy Communion	Last Sunday of the month (during Sunday Service)	Church
Sunday School (Nursery-P1, P2-P5, P6-S1)	During Sunday Service	Church
English Youth Group	After Sunday Service	Church
Cantonese Youth Fellowship & Adult Group	After Sunday Service	Church
Cantonese Young Adult Group	After Sunday Service	Church
Cantonese Bible Study Group	Tuesday 7:30 pm	Online
Cantonese Fellowship	1st Wednesday of the month 2:00pm 3rd Sunday of the month after Service	Online Church
Cantonese Elderly Fellowship	2nd Sunday of the month after Service	Church
Mandarin Singing Group	Alternate Thursday 10:30 am	Church
Mandarin Adult Bible Study Group	After Sunday Service	Church
Mandarin Fellowship	Friday 7:00 pm	Church
English Class (Beginners)	Tuesday 8:00 pm	Online