Connections Weekly Newz‏

Hello Connections members, Leaders and friends,

Thank you for your prayer, I had a great time playing and resting with eleven of you at Lake Arrowhead last weekend. We know so much about one another by doing lives together of course thanks for your tolerance on my snoring problem haha. Also my thanks goes to brother Alex Liao for leading us with the Bible study while we were gone last Sunday.

Again, We are back with THE STORY this Sunday as we study and follow the main character in the Bible. We will look at the story of Moses and see how God delivered His people from the Egyptian in the book of Exodus. The Godly connections begin at 9am this Sunday in Flc# 208. Hope to see you all tomorrow!

Don't forget to check our upcoming social and service events below this email.

For God's Glory!

James Tsang

Connections Weekly Newz‏

Hello Connections members, Leaders and friends,

A famous novelist George Sand once said "There is only one happiness: to love and be loved" I hope you all had a great Valentine's day.

Although I won't be with you all this Sunday as I will be headed to Lake Arrowhead for our Winter retreat but our very own brother Alex Liao will be leading us with the Bible study. Again, the Godly connections begin at 9am this Sunday in Flc# 208. Please come to support him. Also, it's 3rd sunday of the month so it's our turn to clean up after refreshment hour this Sunday. So don't forget to meet at about 10:20am to clean up at the patio this Sunday.

That's all for now! Please pray for ten of us as we are having our Winter Retreat at Lake Arrowhead this weekend!

Don't forget to check our upcoming social and service events below this email.

For God's Glory!

James Tsang

Connections Weekly Newz‏

Hello Connections members, Leaders and friends,

We had a great turn out at Sunday school last week. 12 of you showed up wanting to get deeper connections with God through the story of Abraham. This week we will continue The Story in studying the life of Joseph in Genesis 37-50. We will learn how Joseph start from a slave to become deputy of Pharaoh. The Godly connections begin at 9am this Sunday in Flc# 208.

Don't forget, the deadline to sign up for our Winter retreat is this Sunday. We only have 3 spots left. We will spend our President's day weekend Feb 15th-17th up at a beautiful two story cabin surrounded by trees at Twin Peak CA. The price will be only $90.00 per person includes cabin stay,gas and meals. A deposit of $50.00 will guarantee your spot. This is a great opportunity to relax, meeting friends and enjoy doing winter life together. Trust me this is the one event that you don't want to miss out. Interested? sign up with me this Sunday! For more questions please contact James at 626-716-8618 or jtstar97@hotmail.com

That's all for now! Don't forget to check our upcoming social and service events below this email.

For God's Glory!

James Tsang

Connections Weekly News‏

Hello Connections members, Leaders and friends,

We had a blast celebrating Lunar New Year with all our members and friends last Sunday. We begin the celebrating with delicious dumplings, food, and fellowship at Sophia's home at noon then we ended with a great hotpot gathering in the evening at Melina's place. Again, my thanks goes to Sophia and Melina for their willing heart to host the party for all of us. Also, we had a fun work out at our Volleyball gathering last Saturday. I enjoyed playing, fellowship and eating burritos prepared by Maizie's friend. Again, thanks Maizie for running this great outreach gathering.

Again, our Winter retreat sign up is on. We will spend our President's day weekend Feb 15th-17th up at a beautiful two story cabin surrounded by trees at Twin Peak CA. The price will be $90.00 per person includes cabin stay,gas and meals. A deposit of $50.00 will guarantee your spot. This is a great opportunity to relax, meeting friends and enjoy doing winter life together. Trust me this is the one event that you don't want to miss out. Space is limited. Interested? sign up with Maizie Tam this Sunday! For more questions please contact Maizie Tam at 626-716-0302 or maizietam@yahoo.com or myself at 626-716-8618 or jtstar97@hotmail.com

Also, we will continue The Story tomorrow morning. Let's be inspired by the Holy Spirit in reading God's Word. we will learn how to walk by Faith in reading Abraham's story at 9am tomorrow in Rm# 208.

By the way it's the first Sunday of the month. This mean that we will be having our monthly ministry board meeting tomorrow after service in room #103. I am glad to see people joining left and right and excited about the potential members for our ministry. That being said, it's important as leaders to envision and build stability and growth for the future. One business that I will like to introduce in our meeting is the role of each board position and the nominating process. I think this ministry board can lead and direct our ministry. I also see it can be a driving force in our Singles community. Of course the growth depend on each one of us. This is open to all members. Your comments and ideas are very welcome. Let's continue to live and serve beyond ourselves for Jesus!

Don't forget to check our upcoming social and service events below this email.

For God's Glory!

James Tsang

Connections Weekly Newz‏

Hello Connections members, Leaders and friends,

It's that time of year again! Lunar New Year -Year of the Horse is fast approaching and we'd like to welcome in the new year by celebrating with all our members and friends. Come join us for an afternoon of great food, friends, and fellowship! The dumplings potluck gathering will be held at 12:30pm at Sophia's home (right next to our church campus) this Sunday. We will meet at the foyer about noon and walk to her place. Please sign up with me or Sophia Li at 626-393-4296 or sophiapingli@yahoo.com if you are coming.

Also,the Volleyball gathering is back tomorrow from 10am-noon. Come and work out your leg, muscle and enjoy a healthy lunch(Optional) prepare by Maizie's friend afterward. Please sign up with Maizie Tam at 626-716-0302 or maizietam@yahoo.com in advance so we know how much food we need to prepare. A suggestion of $5.00 donation per person for lunch.

I'm continually reminded of the incredible impact reading The Story on our groups. I hear comments like, "I've never read the Old Testament before," or "The Story is just easier to read and I feel like I understand it better." When we read and understand God's Word, it changes us. And I get excited about being part of a church groups that experiences the hope and power of God's Word. So that being said, we will continue The Story this Sunday morning at 9am in room #208.

By the way, our Winter retreat sign up is on. We will spend our President's day weekend Feb 15th-17th. up at a beautiful two story cabin surrounded by trees at Twin Peak CA. The price will be $90.00 per person includes cabin stay,gas and meals. A deposit of $50.00 will guarantee your spot. This is a great opportunity to relax, meeting friends and enjoy doing winter life together. Trust me this is the one you don't want to miss out. Space is limited. Interested? sign up with Maizie Tam this Sunday! For more questions please contact me at 626-716-8618 or jtstar97@hotmail.com

Don't forget to check our upcoming social and service events below this email.

Serve Beyond Self!

James Tsang

Connections Weekly Newz‏

Hello Connections members, Leaders and friends,

We had a great start for the series The Story for both Sunday morning and evening group. This is a series that look at how God spoke to us through events and characters in the Bible. This is a great time to begin or resume reading through the Bible if you haven't start it with yourself or with a Connections group. Check below this email for the time and classroom.

Also our Winter retreat is just around the corner. I hope we can get a cabin reserve on President's day weekend Feb 15th-17th. I have no idea if you ask me the exact location for this year as now but we are working on it. The price will probably be around $100.00 that includes cabin stay and meals. Trust me it will be fun and at a place up in the mountain where you can go skiing, snowboarding and have snowball fight haha.... Just save the date and your spot for now for we tend to run out of room. I will update you once we have more information.

By the way, our next Volleyball gathering will be on Saturday Jan 25th from 10am-noon. Come and work out your leg, muscle and enjoy a healthy lunch prepare by Maizie's friend afterward. Please sign up with Maizie Tam at 626-716-0302 or maizietam@yahoo.com in advance so we know how much food we need to prepare. A suggestion of $5.00 donation per person for lunch.

Don't forget to check our upcoming social and service events below this email.

Serve Beyond Self!

James Tsang

HAPPY NEW YEAR!/Momentum Tomorrow‏

Happy New Year Connections family and friends

I am happy to be back and ready to roll. We as a church family are going to begin the new year with building the kingdom debt free and experience financial freedom. We as a church staffs are excited about this program call Momentum. I encourage you to sign up this Sunday at FBCA campus if you haven't done so. There will be an introduction luncheon to give you the nuts and bolts of this amazing program after worship service int family life center(Gym) this Sunday.

Also, our Sunday morning series The Story is back at 9am, room 208 this Sunday. This is a series that look at how God spoke to us through events and characters in the Bible. So here is a question I like to ask all of us...if God is speaking, are we listening? THis is also a great time to begin or resume reading through the Bible with yourself or a Connections group.

Wish you all a Happy and Bless 2014!

Don't forget to check our upcoming social and service events below this email.

Serve Beyond Self!

James Tsang

Connections Weekly Newz‏

My Fellow Connections Members, Leaders and Friends

We had a great time eating and hanging out at Rafa's house last Sunday. Thank you Rafa! Just couple things to remind all of you.

The Christmas Eve service will be later tonight begin at 5:30pm, refreshment will be follow afterward.

Also, Christmas Day service opportunity with Union Station will be tomorrow. We will be setting up tables and chairs around the park from 8-11am and lunch afterward. Meet at church parking lot at 7:30am. Please contact Service Chair Alex Liao at 626-822-1508 or email liao989@gmail.com if you are interested! Click here for more information. http://unionstationhs.org/event/dip

By the way, I will be on vacation this week till January 3rd 2014.

Lastly, I love you all and pray that you have a presence of Jesus abiding in your heart during this holiday.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Serve Beyond Self!

James Tsang

Connections Weekly Newz‏

My Fellow Connections Members, Leaders and Friends

Our very own Rafa has extended an invitation to everyone for Christmas Potluck gathering at her place(5743 Baldwin Ave Temple City CA 91780) this Sunday begin at 1pm. This is our annual Christmas social you don't want to miss. Please contact Rafa at 626-551-9824 or email rafatwaheed@yahoo.com if you plan to attend the party.

Don't forget to sign up with Alex for service opportunity on Christmas Day. We will be setting up tables and chairs around the park from 8-11am and lunch afterward. Meet at church parking lot at 7:30am. Please contact Service Chair Alex Liao at 626-822-1508 or email liao989@gmail.com if you are interested! Click here for more information. http://unionstationhs.org/event/dip

Lastly, Christmas Eve Service will be on next Tuesday at 5:30pm. Come to singing christmas carol and celebrate Christ birthday!

Don't forget to check our upcoming social and service events below this email.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Serve Beyond Self!

James Tsang

Connections Weekly Newz‏

My Fellow Connections Members, Leaders and Friends

Well what can I said, we had an awesome time at our Annual Christmas Party last Saturday. It was so fun to watch all of us being a kid from the beginning to the end of the party. So again my thanks go to our Christmas party committee chair Raquel Marquez, the whole committee members and all of you who make a contribution to the party.Speaking about p

ty, there will be a Christmas Ball Party host by Maizie's friend tomorrow night from 6pm-midnight at Peacock Gardens: 23347 Golden Springs Dr. Diamond Bar, CA 91765. It's a non-alcoholic event with all you can eat and drink, three course meal, gift exchange, Christmas carols, Semi-formal attire, DJ music and dancing. The price is $30.00/person & $50.00/couple. Contact Maizie for tickets at 626-716-0302 or maizietam@yahoo.com

Also, don't forget to sign up with Alex for service opportunity on Christmas Day. We will be setting up tables and chairs around the park from 8-11am and lunch afterward. Meet at church parking lot at 7:30am. Please contact Service Chair Alex Liao at 626-822-1508 or email liao989@gmail.com if you are interested! Click here for more information. http://unionstationhs.org/event/dip

Lastly, the new series The Story is back this Sunday. This is one of my favorite series that I have prepared to share with all of you. As I have said in the past, each of us has a story. We have families, fall in love, experience failure or betrayal, face conflict and overwhelming challenges, and long to be loved and accepted for who we are. The Story is about God’s great love affair with humanity – the story of the Bible. Join us this Sunday at 9am, Rm208 for a unique opportunity to read through the Bible in a way that's clear and easy to understand.

Don't forget to check our upcoming social and service events below this email.

Hope to see you all this Sunday!

Serve Beyond Self!

James Tsang