CECE Theme 2026: Renewed Through the Living Word
English Service — 1st March 2026
A warm welcome to everyone worshipping with us!
We pray you know God’s grace and peace today.
Speaker: Alex Chow
Topic: A Father to a Son
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5
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.
- The Church encourages all baptised brothers and sisters aged 16 or over wishing to join the congregation to apply for membership. Applications are accepted all year. Members enjoy voting rights at General Meetings, nominating/seconding candidates for the Church Committee, and submitting motions to it. Applicants who belong to other overseas churches or fellowships can keep their membership. Contact church staff/Church Committee for details.
- 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.
- Since some local banks have started charging fees for cash deposits into accounts for charities, the church encourages everyone to use online banking or direct debit for offerings where possible to help reduce these costs. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Pastor Thiu and Vime welcomed their second son Vikedo on 22 February. May the Lord keep them safe and bless the child’s growth.
Last Week’s Church Attendance
- Joint Communion Service: 109
- Sunday School: 19
- Church Prayer Meeting*: 9
- Cantonese Bible Study*: —
- Cantonese Fellowship: —
- Cantonese Adult Group: 28
- Cantonese Youth Fellowship: 12
- Cantonese Young Adult Group: 14
- English Youth Fellowship: —
- Mandarin Fellowship: 12
- Mandarin Adult Group: 15
*online
Prayer Requests
For church ministry
- The church theme for 2026 is ‘Renewed Through the Living Word‘ in order to further fulfill our church’s mission statement. 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.
For individual needs
- 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.
- Prayers for those preparing for baptism and to join the Church. May they gain a deeper understanding of baptism and the Christian faith through relevant classes; may they experience the Lord’s grace more profoundly, enabling them to live a Christian life.
For the world
- Please pray for world peace. The Russia-Ukraine war has now lasted five years, killing hundreds of thousands and displacing millions. Tensions between the US and Iran have increased due to nuclear facilities. The US has sent fighter jets and warships to the Middle East, raising the risk of conflict. May the Lord guide the nations to peace.
Offering
| Week | Chinese Service | English Service | Pastor Fund |
|---|
| 1st Sunday (1/2-7/2) | £805.09 | £75.00 | £700.00 |
| 2nd Sunday (8/2-14/2) | £982.70 | £49.00 | £0.00 |
| 3rd Sunday (15/2-21/2) | £712.22 | £58.16 | £0.00 |
| 4th Sunday (22/2-28/2)* | £570.11 | £153.00 | £100.00 |
Includes monthly direct debit offering *Lunar New Year gift offering £1,115.00Total General Fund in February: £3,405.28
Total Pastor Fund in February: £800.00
Budgeted monthly income (including Gift Aid): £9,000.00
Meeting Timetable
| 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 |