The Sunday Gathering @ FCBC

The Protestant Reformation 1517-1648 George spends time discussing The Protestant Reformation. He tells us about the history of the Five Solas and shares Martin Luther's views and historical biblical presence. https://photos.app.goo.gl/wpRbxnmRYGpe5Ye8A The Sunday Gathering A place to get to know each other and grow closer to God

The Reformation led by George Lai George opens with a question: What happened October 31, 2017?? Halloween! Nope! It was the 500th year of the Reformation. (1517) Martin Luther nailed his thesis on a church door.. November 1st is recognized to be "ALL SAINTS DAY". How is the Reformation relevant to us today?? During the reformation there was an upheavals (changes on how people feel about God) and today we are going through upheaval/changes in Chinatown. For the following weeks George will continue his discussion about The Reformation He opens with the aftermath.... Next week he will go back and discuss how it began... Listen to George: https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtFDazuRWsgR73rX8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Lai opens up about the Boys/Girls Camp he started 20 years ago: George shares his thoughts about FCBC and his

BLESS FCBC How can we continue our legacy in Chinatown?  Liane Chuck tells us her group is about a 1.8/5 about feeling evangelistic with strangers. At the lowest level, letting your friends/coworkers know that you go to church, level 2 would be asking/inviting a friend to a fellowship activity and 3rd would be asking them  if they are spiritual and go from there. Shannon Duong tells us some are comfortable with evangelism within our own church (past visitors/members) and existing relationships. She asks herself, Is coming to church the same as preaching the Gospel, important to be intentional outside the church setting. Keegan Doung says their group fell between 1-3/5 but not really comfortable approaching strangers and definitely more comfortable building on existing relationships. Jackie Ma says building relationships first is key and then sharing your beliefs can be expressed after. Paul Chuck says their group had a high of 2/5. Their group thought it w

Share and Speak your Joy! The Gathering Shares their response to building a stronger community. Tommy Lim reminds us that we toured SRO's (Single Room Occupancy) many years ago and can arrange another visit; the non-english speaking people prefer the inconvenience of living in an SRO simply because they are in a community who speaks their language. Mic Fong notes the kids that join Day Camp and Youth Camp are not returning to Church. What/Who is following up with them? Is the Reception Committee doing what they need to do?; Overall the church is doing well, need to think about the future. Shirlene Tong says many members of The Gathering used to live in Chinatown and eventually bought homes and moved out of the area; members continue to come because the service/worship/fellowship is compatible to their needs; concern is will the next generation continue supporting FCBC; many of their children remain active Christians but go elsewhere/their own community.