Hebrews 9:1-10

Worship in the Earthly Tabernacle

9 Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. ² A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. ³ Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ⁴ which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. This ark contained the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ⁵ Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

⁶ When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry. ⁷ But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. ⁸ The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning. ⁹ This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper. ¹⁰ They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings—external regulations applying until the time of the new order.

English Ministry News

Baptism Sunday: April 27
Baptism: Matthew Chen, Vincent Hui, Patrick Tang
Membership: Lilian Wong

Faith-Building Parenting from Early Years: Saturday May 3, 1-3PM
Register by April 28 -> gcgcny.link/parentingworkshop

Child Dedication Service: June 15, Contact Pastor Ted

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

Adult Zone Fellowship: gcgcny.link/adultzone

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

35th Joint Anniversary Service: Sunday May 25th, 9:3am – Big Gym
Membership Meeting: 11:30am – Sanctuary A

35 Anniversary Celebration Event: Saturday June 28 10am-3PM

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 231
– Mandarin 127
– English 145
– Children 44
– Tendercare 18
– Prayer Meetings: 72

Last Week’s Offering:

– General 11,320 (YTD 229,154.26)
– Building 0 (YTD 3,638.50)
– Special Fund Mission 315 (YTD 7,384.35)
– Foodbank 120 (YTD 4,333.27)