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Mission Team in Rae
God sent us to Rae because there are children starving, starving for the love of God. For the past 2 years my church, Edmonton Chinese Baptist Church (ECBC), has had the privilege of teaming up with the Tlicho Baptist Church in sharing God’s word with the Rae-Edzo Community. Every time we’ve gone, we have been welcomed with open arms by children who are desperate to experience the love that God has to offer them. We can see the need for followers of Christ to be within this community, committed to share His love. >>> Click for article |
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The Andersons in Kentucky
So ... I feel bad that we haven't really communicated much with many of you since our big move down here. We have been excessively busy and overwhelmed trying to get unpacked, organized, and settled in.
But ... we also miss you guys all terribly. It was a very strange feeling sitting in church today, and not saying a word. Very different. I miss being a pastor; I miss being your pastor. >>> Click for Letter |
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Supersurge in Last Minute Voting
While there was no doubt that who won the live vote the night of the final competition in this year's Faith Rock Star, the online voting competition was even more exciting as live voting updates and a surge in late voting changed the dynamics of the vote. The last week of voting saw over 100 online votes from fans and the last hour saw close to 500 votes! While the voting is now closed, the results will be broadcast on the results show of the Faith Rock Star Season 2. Thanks for your participation in making Season Two such a success. Our Faith Rock Stars thank you! >>> Click for article |
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Hawaiian Worship
See photos from the VBS worship this year >>> Click for article |
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VBS Gives a Hola!
Winnie Law gives an indepth look from the field at VBS this year. There are 61 kids this year. 51 on field trips. The theme is a Hawaiian theme, a.k.a Outrigger Island. (The motto: Live the Truth, Know the Truth, Speak the Truth).Outrigger Island Daycamp is 9am to 4pm (sometimes we come late from the field trip though, like yesterday we got to church at 4:30pm). The days of the fieldtrip are July 20th, 2008 to August 1st, 2008 MTWRF. >>> Click for article |
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Paul Johnson Shares His Passion For Evangelism
Paul Johnson was the guest speaker Sunday as he shared the vision of the Canadian National Baptist Convention (formerly Canadian Convention of Southern Baptists). The CNBC's vision, according to its website is to have "1000 Healthy, Reproducing, Cooperating Churches by the year 2020." In an empirical measure, this would translate to 100,000 baptisms,10,000 mission volunteers sent annually, and 100 international missionaries sent out by churches by the same end-date. >>> Click for article |
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Mily Get Hitched
While Pastor Tawa Anderson performed his last ordinance at ECBC Saturday in a wedding ceremony, the focus of the day was no doubt the wedding of Michael Brown and Lily Ma. The events of the day saw both Chinese and Western cultural practices celebrated as traditional pick-up and tea ceremonies took place early during the day and western ceremony in the afternoon. At 3:30pm the couple was officially wed by Reverend Tawa Anderson after walking down the aisle at ECBC. >>> Click for article & share pictures |
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Official Goobye to Tawa
ECBC celebrated Reverend Tawa Anderson's pastoral leadership at ECBC in an official goodbye celebration Sunday, July 13, 2008. The celebration began with a congregation-wide game in how well the members know the humble personality.
After the Cantonese worship service, the four bodies of ECBC bid farewell in their own individual ways. Florence Leung spoke of Tawa's influence not only on the English congregation and the youth, but also across cultural boundaries and age barriers. >>> Click for article & see tribute video |
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Surprise Benefit Concert for Tawa
The ECBC benefit concert on July 12, 2008 was definitely one for the history books. Just over two hours long, it was entertaining from beginning to end, as it started with Yolanda Leung's wonderful Rae mission video and great worship from the senior worship team with Blessed Be Your Name and This Is Your Time. It took a twist as Pastor Tawa Anderson quickly discovered through the recorded MC Mark Maney that the concert was in fact, partly... ok mostly, for him and his family. >>> Click for article |
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Vote for the online Faith Rock Star!
Missed the chance to vote for the Faith Rock Star? Now you can vote for the online competition winner! To vote, just send an email to rockstar@ecbchurch.org to your selected choice. You can vote as many times as you want until August 10 at 11:59PM. >>> Click for videos and article |
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Dr. Hama Vote Passes
The following is an ENN transcript of Michael Brown on the membership vote on the motion to extend an offer to Dr. Hama to be the English pastor of ECBC.
Today is the special membership meeting, we will be voting on the motion to extend an offer to Dr. Hama to be the next minister for the english congregation. If he accepts this could be the beginning of a new chapter for the english congregation at ECBC. >>> Click for transcript |
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David Arndt Departs to Vancouver
On Saturday afternoon, members of the English Congregation gathered at the Andersons' to bid farewell to David Arndt as he embarks on a new chapter of his life. After being an active participant at ECBC for over four years, he leaves ECBC with a technical and scholarly legacy behind. >>> Click for story
MESSAGEBOOK! >>> Leave David a farewell message! (click here).
Video! >>> See David's Tribute Video |
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Youth Help at Habitat for Humanity
ECBC youth volunteered their time and effort at Habitat for Humanity today to assist in the construction of a subsidized housing project in the Edmonton. The event was led by team leader Michael Brown who organized the event in partnership with the non-profit organization.
While the team started early at 8AM with Stephen Brown feeling that he could have been sleeping, he enjoyed not knowing who he was serving and ended up having fun. Joyce Chan also was not fully awake by 9AM and wasn't sure what she was actually doing after one hour of screeting. >>> Click for video and article |
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Joshua Brown and Isaac Tang Get Dunked!
English congregation members Joshua Brown and Isaac Tang became the newest official members of ECBC as they followed Christ in the waters of baptism.
In his testimony Tang shared about his brother's fight against Leukemia and how Dennis Tang's faith lives on and pointed Isaac towards Christ as a youth. >>> See Isaac's Testimony
Brown shared in his testimony his need for God as he started to learn more about his saving grace through his brothers Michael and Stephen. >>> See Joshua's Testimony |
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Outreach Vision Team Meets ECBC
On Sunday, June 8, the ECBC outreach vision team met with the English congregation to touch bases on the future vision of the English congregation outreach goals. After prayer and a short comment on the great commission by pastor Tawa, the team consisting of Michael Brown, Anita Liao, Grace Law (not present), and Melissa Duong facilitated a discussion on the strengths and things to work on as a reflection of past outreach opportunities.
The team has currently suspended all outreach events by the English congregation as it evaluates past outreach impacts and feasibility of events. >>> Click for more |
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$16,000+ Raised for Disaster Relief!
Thanks to generous donors, the relief offering raised two weeks ago for Myanmar and Sichaun Province raised over $16,000 in funds and the following relief luncheon and silent auction raised $890. Praise the Lord and continue to pray for the affected areas that missionaries and relief efforts will be safe and allow the advance of the Gospel. |
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Dr. Hama Visits ECBC
ECBC English Pastor candidate Dr. Joseph Hama visited ECBC this weekend for his formal interview and to meet with congregation members of the entire church. He spent Friday and Saturday night with the youth fellowships and preached to both congregations on Sunday morning. At lunch, ECBC had a welcome meet and greet session with this dynamic personality. >>> Click for more |
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Geoff Ing Wins Faith Rock Star 2
After a whole year of anticipation, UofA student Geoff Ing was crowned the Faith Rock Star for season two. Thirteen hopefuls tried out this year after a meeting with Love Fellowship for a joint competition failed at the negotiation table. >>> Click for more |
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English Homepage Gets Facelift!
As our wonderful website manager David Arndt departs to Vancouver to continue his studies, David recently passed some of the website management over to Lincoln to make sure the transition is as seemless as possible. As always, Lincoln has left his mark and has updated the main page to include news from ECBC! This will be updated regularly so keep up and check the archives if you miss out. |
