Hebrews 6:9-20

⁹ Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. ¹⁰ God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. ¹¹ We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. ¹² We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

The Certainty of God’s Promise

¹³ When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, ¹⁴ saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” ¹⁵ And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.

¹⁶ People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. ¹⁷ Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. ¹⁸ God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. ¹⁹ We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, ²⁰ where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

English Ministry News

English Easter Event: E.G.G.S (Easter – the Greatest Gift of Salvation)
Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) Afternoon

Baptism Sunday: April 27

Sunday Morning Bible Study: Minor Profits
9:45 in Conference Room, by Pastor Ted, Michelle and Robert

Adult Zone Fellowship: gcgcny.link/adultzone

30 Days of Prayer: February 28 – March 30 (Pray30days.org)

Prayer Meetings
Tuesday – 7:15PM, Contact Pastoral Team
Sunday – 9:20AM in Conference Room

The Bar Ministry: Serving singles in Christ. Contact Roland or Haidan. www.thebarministry.wordpress.com

Professional Christian Counseling—up to 8 free sessions to GCGCNY attendees. Contact Rev. Ted.

Rahab Ministry—a faith-based ministry, empowering women and children in the sex trade to be liberated and restored. For more info, contact 647-992-8029 or visit www:rahabministry.ca

Bible In a Year Group:
– Pastor Michelle: Hard copy

Church News

GCS Summer Day Camp: Accepting Registrations for Children born 2020 (JK) to 2013 (G6)
https://gcsny.ca/summer-camps/
Hiring Summer Counselors for those in University for July and August send Resume to summercamp@gcsny.ca

GCGCNY 30th Anniversary Videos: gcgcny.link/30

Community Buddies Grace Community Service
A friendly space for people on the autistic spectrum or with other special needs
We Offer: one-on-one mentorship, social group, psycho-education, information and resource, recreation, virtual and in-person support for participants and caregivers, all services are free
Interested in participating or volunteering? gcgcny.link/buddies

Serving Opportunities

We are Looking For:
• Sunday School Teachers and Assistants (contact Pastor Santos: santos.chan@gcgcny.org)
• Service Ushers—must be able to attend service in-person (contact Roland: c.rolandchan@gmail.com)
• Genesis (Youth Ministry) Adult Leader (contact Santos Chan) gcgcny.link/youthleader
• “Rooted” (Post-secondary Discipleship Groups) Leaders (contact Elim or Miga)
• Community Buddies Grace Community Services (gcgcny.link/buddies)

Last Week’s Attendance:

– Cantonese 158
– Mandarin 92
– English 184
– Children 25
– Tendercare 15
– Prayer Meetings: 69

Last Week’s Offering:

– General 6,274.50 (YTD 178,012.93)
– Building 0 (YTD 3,058.50)
– Special Fund Mission 124.60 (YTD 5,786.67)
– Foodbank 80 (YTD 3,643.27)