2025 October 5
True Riches in Christ
Series: Revelation
To the Church in Laodicea
14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.
19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. 20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
21 To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
English Ministry News
Thanksgiving Adult Zone Dinner: Friday October 10, 6:30-9PM
Small Gym, Register by October 5
https://gcgcny.link/thanksgiving
Contact: Lucas Wong
World Vision – Global 6K for Water: October 18, 9:30am – 11:30AM
@ Toogood Pond
Contact: Carmen Tse
Harvest Carnival: Friday October 31
Signup by October 10
Contact Edwina
Baptism & Membership: Sunday December 21
Classes begin October, Contact Pastors for more Information
Urbana 25 Student Conference: December 28 – Jan 1, 2026
“Take your next step” Follow God, wherever He Leads
Discount rate: Before October 31
gcgcny.link/urbana
Positive Dicipline Parenting Training
January – February 2026, Sundays @ 9:40-11AM
Adult Zone Fellowship: gcgcny.link/adultzone
Prayer Meetings
Tuesday – 7:15PM, Contact Pastoral Team
Sunday – 9:20AM in Conference Room
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
Fire Drill: Sunday October 19, Exercise for the 201 Tempo Building
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 172
– Mandarin 89
– English 120
– Children 34
– Tendercare 25
– Prayer Meetings: 51
Last Week’s Offering:
– General 9,750.89 (YTD 661,206.73)
– Building 210 (YTD 14,102.50)
– Special Fund Mission 180 (YTD 23,340.49)
– Foodbank 60 (YTD 12,108.73)