September 30

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. 


Need to be more informed about the SRO'S;
suggested reaching out to Norman Fong; Offer programs to aid with addictions;
recognize what the community needs are and go from there.

Jon Ng says we have been exposed to City Team and Sunset Ministry; suggests to replicate their work and meet with agencies that reach out to the community.

Acknowledges most members live outside Chinatown; expresses the importance of coming to Chinatown/to be a part of the cultural experience; Friday night group is predominately folks outside of Chinatown.

Paul Chuck responds to Steve Lessler's comments about living in Chinatown;
Suggests preparing food for Thanksgiving and deliver to SRO'S.

Listen to The Sunday Gathering:
























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Thank you George Lai opening our class with 
prayer and meditation:




The Sunday Gathering
"A place to get to know each other and grow closer to God"



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