CONNECTIONS

Worship Service:  We will resume our study from the book of Ruth today and will finish our study next Sunday.  On Dec. 16 the children will be performing Christmas musical in our service.  Invite your friends and family to celebrate the joy and peace of Christ with us.

Christian Foundation: The topic for this quarter is the Book of Ephesians, and Colin will be teaching this class in Grace Hall at 11:30 a.m.

Mentoring Class:  We meet in E-7 at 11:30 a.m.  Paul will teach on peer mentoring today.

Friday Night Young Adult Group:  We are studying the Gospel of Mark. Contact Tiffany Lin at squeakypoof@gmail.com for more info.

Family Life:  We are continuing our study from the Gospel of John this Friday at 8 p.m. in E-10.  Contact John Shao at john_shao@yahoo.com for info.

Women's Group:  We meet on the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Anni's home, 8:30 a.m. Contact Anni for more info: wonganniy@yahoo.com. The group is discussing "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

Sunday Small Group: Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at the Cheng residence.  Contact Paul at paul.c.cheng@gmail.com for info.  We will discuss "Radical Discipleship" by Edmund Chan.

Light House Group:  Meet at Andrew and Liz's home on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in Temple City. Contact Andrew at Andrewlamcpa@yahoo.com.  They are studying "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

 YOUTH

Sunday Service: Pastor Ben will share the first advent message TODAY. Let's prepare our hearts for His coming. 

Sunday School: All Sunday school classes are 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Jr. High classes meet in E9 with Pastor Ben. Freshmen & sophomores meet in E10 with Auntie Anni and Auntie Virg. Juniors and seniors meet in Pastor Ben's office upstairs with Dr. Glenn. Our last Sunday school class for this year will be on 12/9. 

Friday Night Fellowship: Come and join us at 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center.  Our last small group is going to be on 12/7. We are invited to watch our CM&YM Christmas program on 12/14 at 8 p.m. in Main sanctuary. 

Christmas Celebration: Inviting all youth members to attend our Christmas celebration on 12/21. We will start with potluck dinner at 8:00 p.m. Junior high boys: appetizer, desserts, and cookies; Junior high girls: drinks, chips, and fruits; Freshmen: eggrolls, potato salad, and dumplings; Sophomores: Chow Mein, fried rice, and beef broccoli; Juniors and Seniors: Orange chicken, pizza, and fried chicken. Bring any gift that is worth $10 for playing white elephant.

Christmas at Hope Gardens: We will have a special Christmas program for 150 kids and families at Hope Gardens on Saturday, 12/8 from 2-4 p.m. We will start collecting canned foods, warm clothes, and other gifts on 11/30 for donations. Talk and sign up with Pastor Ben if you plan to join in. 

December SENA: Pick up your own copy in Pastor Ben's office after the service.

 ALL CHURCH

2018 Special Thanksgiving Offering (11/25-12/31):  Each year, apart from regular tithing and giving, our church will collect a Special Thanksgiving Offering from Thanksgiving to year-end to support urgent needs in the global mission field. This year, 25% of the donation will be given to N. Iraq Refugee Relief and the other 75% will support Taiwan West Coast Mission ministries, which include the summer short-term missions and supporting the five community centers serving marginalized youth & families and sharing the gospel with them.  Please write "2018 Special Thanksgiving Offering" in the memo line of your donation check or on the offering envelope.  Tax deductible receipt will be issued by the church.

12/9 Neighborhood Christmas Gifts: We want to invite you to participate in passing out Christmas gifts to our neighbors on Dec. 9, Sunday, 1:00 ¡V 3:30 p.m.  Let's spread the light and love of Christ to our community during the holiday.  Come and reach out to our neighbors this season.

Children's Christmas Musical Program: "Jesus, the Name Above All Names", will be performed on Friday, 12/14, at 8:00 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary. 

The Children's Ministry is in need for Friday night teachers for the preschool class: age 4-5. Commitment needed: to teach for a whole month, once every quarter (for example: January, May, and September). Time: 8-9:30p.m. Please contact your pastor or En Poli.

Scrip Gift Cards: Buy your scrip gift cards TODAY in the court yard/cafeteria scrip booths. These make great gifts for the holidays.

AGAPE CARING CENTER

Agape Caring Center Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be held on 12/8 (Sat) from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Center.  Pray the Lord blesses all the volunteers!

­First Evangelical Church Association   12/2/2018

A joint and integrative ministry of spirituality, mission and social concern

FECA Theme for 2018: "Following Jesus with Daring Faith"

2018 FECA Delegates Convention

The 2018 FECA Delegates Convention will be held this afternoon at 2:30 pm at FEC Diamond Bar (20504 Earlgate St., Walnut, CA 91789). We request all 2018 Delegates from all member churches to reserve time to attend this important annual event. The agenda package had been e-mailed to all Delegates on 11/19 (Monday).

Remembering our Missionaries

As we are getting ready to celebrate Christmas in the coming weeks, let us also remember our missionaries.  Many of them are far from their families and friends. May we find ways of sending our greetings to them. Please submit them to your Local Missions Committee members.

Your financial support to FECA's Global Missions are much appreciated.

  *ACC: Anchor Community Church (a new church planted by FECDB)

                                *GCDC: Grace Covenant Disciples Church (a new church planted by FEC Arcadia) 

Last Sunday's Worship Attendance and Offering
	Glendale		SGV		FECC							Diamond Bar			Arcadia
			SGV	HOA	Cerritos		Fullerton		Oakland	E. Lansing		DB	*ACC		Arcadia	*GCDC
Mandarin	116		250	64	80 (am), 155		106		90	59		103	--		35	27
Cantonese	26		167	--	70		--		--	--		133	--		93	--
English	201		70	--	63		41		--	--		--	56		62	--
Youth	20		40	8	w/Kairos		--		25	--		26	--		w/Eng.	--
Conval. & Ret. Homes: 60					Kairos: 93		Total: 2,339
		Glendale				SGV		FECC			Diamond Bar			Arcadia
General Fund		20,815.00				18,353.44		28,516.35			9,793.40			6,581.50
Mission Fund		2,145.00				810.00		1,450.00			800.00			1,635.00
Thanksgiving		1,100.00				1,875.00		600.00			500.00			3,310.00
Others		1,276.00				808.00		6,083.00			500.00			170.00
10/18 Sur./Def.		(27,350)				(11,115)		(38,135)			(5,356)			(22,372)
01-10/18 Sur./Def.		(214,381)				(37,358)		(271,280)			(29,424)			(54,247)