CECE Theme 2026: Renewed Through the Living Word
English Service — 20th September 2026
A warm welcome to everyone worshipping with us!
We pray you know God’s grace and peace today.
Speaker: Pastor Thiu Elias
Topic: Deformed by worship?
Scripture: Psalm 115:1-11
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.
- We are still in search for new Sunday School teachers and helpers. If you are interested in serving, please contact the church staff.
- A mooncake-making activity will be held in the Church Hall after worship today. All who have registered are welcome to join. Fee: £2 per person (same for adults and children).
- CECE Autumn Outing will take place at Dalkeith Country Park from 11:30 am-2:30 pm on Saturday, 26th September. Activities include picnic, hymn sharing and simple games. Please sign-up here by 20th September. Everyone is encouraged to join!
- Joint Worship Service and Holy Communion will be held next Sunday in English and Cantonese, with Mandarin translation available. All baptised believers are warmly invited to share in the Lord’s Supper.
- A Mandarin Gospel Meeting will be held at CECE on Friday, October 9, from 7:00–9:00 p.m., organised by the Christian International Theological College (CITC). Rev. Tsu-Kung Chuang will be the guest speaker. Please invite non-Christian friends and relatives to join us and hear the gospel.
- 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.
Prayer Requests
For church ministry
- The church theme for 2026 is ‘Renewed Through the Living Word‘. 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.
- Please continue to pray for the Children’s Sunday School preparations and arrangements. There is still a shortage of teachers and assistants. May the Lord guide the opening arrangements for each class and inspire suitable people to respond to His calling and serve faithfully.
- Please pray for the upcoming Mandarin gospel meeting on 9th October. May God guide all preparations and lead our non-Christian friends and relatives to hear the gospel and receive His salvation and abundant life.
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.
- Please pray for people who have recently arrived in the UK to begin a new chapter of life, whether for relocation or study. May the Lord guide them as they settle in and adapt, giving them peace and security. Pray that they will come to know and accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour.
- Please pray for our university students as the new academic year has just started. May they experience God’s presence and guidance in their studies and campus life. Please also pray for those who have completed their studies and left Edinburgh, that the Lord will lead them in the next stage of their journey.
For the world
- Please continue to pray for peace amid the ongoing US–Iran conflict. May the sovereign Lord bring protection, wisdom, and restraint, ease the growing tensions in the Middle East, and grant peace and security to all affected.
- Please pray for the UK economy and the well-being of its people. With rising fuel prices, inflation has increased from 2.9% in July to 3.1%. Pray for wisdom and strength for government leaders as they address these challenges, and especially for those who are struggling financially and vulnerable.
Offering
| Week | Chinese Service | English Service | Pastor Fund |
|---|
| 1st Sunday (6/9-12/9) | £1,050.66 | £381.00 | £0.00 |
| 2nd Sunday (13/9-19/9) | £993.66 | £87.00 | £200.00 |
Total General Fund in September: £2,512.32
Total Pastor Fund in September: £200.00
Budgeted monthly income (including Gift Aid): £9,000.00
Last Week’s Church Attendance
- Chinese Sunday Service: 116
- English Sunday Service: 37
- Sunday School: 22
- Cantonese Bible Study Group*: 8
- Elderly Fellowship: 21
- Cantonese Adult Group: 27
- Cantonese Youth Fellowship: 14
- Cantonese Young Adult Group: 12
- English Youth Fellowship: 5
- Mandarin Fellowship: 10
- Mandarin Adult Group: —
*online
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 (on Break) | Online |