Up and Coming

"Up and coming" - I believe that is an appropriate catch phrase for the first post - not only because it is for the list of announcements I need to make but also our status. Just like Hollywood stars, IPO's, technologies, and newsmakers, "Simply Church" is up and coming - a church to be on the look out for - now and in the future. That being said, announcements for this week are:

1. Stonecrock coupon time! "When it is home-style comfort you crave, come in to the warmth of the Stone Crock Restaurant...savoury roasted meats, hearty soups, salad bar, our famous fresh-baked pies and breads." Once again we are going to head out to St. Jacobs for some food, fun, and fellowship during these dreary and COLD winter months. (Can't believe it is going to drop to -22C by tonight! Makes me think that congee might be appropriate for a post-service snack this week...) Anyways here is the link to the coupon in pdf format.(http://stjacobs.com/html/documents/StoneCrockWebCoupons_000.pdf)
We are hoping to start next week. So far it looks like Tuesday night is the preferred night. If there are enough people interested we could open up a Wed. or Thur. night as well. Please confirm with me ASAP.

2. Interested in helping out or serving at Simply Church? Your spiritual gifts, talents, skills, and just about anything you wish to offer to God is something I am interested in. If Jesus could turn water into wine, how much more do you think God can do with your gifts? Come and let's find out. Contact me and we'll talk.

3. On a sad note, Rosita and Kattie's father passed away peacefully on this past Monday.
Here is the unofficial abbrev. version that I am editing (and waiting for final approval). I will post the exact one when it becomes available.
NG, Hon-Chung, Wilfred passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Jan.12, 2009 in his 84th years with family by his side. Beloved husband and best friend of Yuen-ha (nee Tang) for 58 years; Dear father to Violet (Chan), Illya (Charles Chan), Rosita (Charles Tse), Kattie (Pedro Ho) and Shik-yan; Cherished grandfather to Kah-fai Chan, Kah-leong Chan, Fiona Chan, Tiffany Tse, Simon Tse and Iris Ho. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 am on Sat. Jan.17, 2009 at the Guelph Cambridge Chinese Alliance Church, 31 Tannery Street West, Cambridge, ON. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations will be appreciated for either The Guelph Cambridge Chinese Alliance Church or The Canadian Cancer Society.

4. Please pray for: Uncle Charles and his recovery. PTL he is doing much better but still awaits the implant of a pacemaker. As well, his memory is s l o w l y returning.

5. On a personal note, I want to congratulate Jon Ching for being my very first follower of this blog. I had a secret prize for my first follower but little did I know that (well I did know that it would be a possibility that my cyber brothers/sisters in Christ could possibly sign up first) a non-KW'er would sign up first. So, Jon, you have a gift coming your way. Send me your address and I'll get it out to you ASAP. For the rest of you, keep your eyes out for more contests, treats and surprises on my blog.