The Bible text for the service is from Matthew 17:5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying. “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleases. Hear Him!”.

　

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It was the first time for the amalgamated Margaret Avenue Congregation to celebrate Chinese New Year of Rooster together with KW Chinese Focus Group on Jan. 29, 2017. The Divine service was held by Bishop Apfelbeck, assisted by Ev. Zhu and Deacon Yang, and translated by Ev. Truong.

　

There are about 368 attendances, including 23 guests. The service was followed by potluck fellowship with Chinese theme in the basement, which was beautifully decorated with Chinese lanterns and many different style of Chinese word: Blessing (福), along with background Chinese traditional music.  Immediately after the potluck fellowship, biweekly Bible study on Catechism Q&A book was hosted by Deacon Yang with open prayer by retired Sh. Chen. Finally, all Chinese brothers and sisters joyfully practised many hymns in the preparation for the monthly Chinese Focus service on Feb. 12, 2017.

 

Willowdale New Apostolic Congregation had a Chinese New Year Celebration at Mary Wood Catholic School in Scarborough on January 29, 2017. The school was decorated with Chinese lanterns and roster as this year was year of Roster. The Divine service was held by Bishop Voeun and translated by sister Jennifer Xiang. District Elder Anker, Ev. Gallagher, District Elder Latoricai, Priest Muth, Priest Horn and Priest Rob also attended the Chinese Service.

The service was followed by Chinese New Year Celebration Performance and potluck. Chinese sisters and brothers made traditional Chinese food dumplings . 19 kids were given a red bag which was Chinese New Year Tradition too. Adults and kids performed and Sunday School Teacher Susan led a game which involved 48 people on stage. The Chinese New Year Celebration was held with fun. 85 attendances and 29 guests were all happy to be together in the name of Jesus to celebrate the Chinese New Year.