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Announcements

  1. There will be a Thanksgiving Dessert Get-Together on Sunday, 11/27 after church from 2:30-5pm.

  2. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 24, from 6:30—7:30 PM in the sanctuary.

  3. Early registration for the English Retreat ends on Nov 27th. Find out more or register at www.Newtown.church/retreat.

  4. English Deacon Nominations for 2nd Election begin today, 11/20, and end 11/27.

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  1. Consistory Election Voting ends today.

  2. There will be a Thanksgiving Dessert/Appetizer Get-Together on Sunday, 11/27 after church from 2:30-5pm.

  3. Early registration for the English Retreat ends on Nov 27th. Find out more or register at www.Newtown.church/retreat.

  4. English Congregation will run the Deacon Nomination and Election again in order to fill the empty positions.

  5. Please join us for a virtual zoom meeting on Thursday, Nov. 27, to discuss the English congregation leadership functions and the roles and responsibilities of our church deacons.

  6. If you’d like sing in the Christmas Eve service choir, please contact Tabea at tabea@koloro.de.

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  1. We continue our in-person Consistory Election Voting today and next Sunday, 11/13.

  2. Anyone interested in joining the Christmas Eve Service Choir should contact Tabea @ tabea@koloro.de. Rehearsals are on 11/20, 12/04 and 12/18 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

  3. Early registration for English Winter Retreat 2023 runs until Nov. 27. Register online at www.newtown.church/retreat.

  4. Please dispose of communion packets after service.

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  1. Today after service is our Trunk or Treat event from 3-5pm outdoors for our community in Elmhurst. We will have carnival-like games for all young ages.

  2. Anyone interested in joining the Christmas Eve Service Choir should contact Tabea @ tabea@koloro.de. Rehearsals are on 11/20, 12/04 and 12/18.

  3. Today begins our Consistory Election Voting period. Voting also continues on 11/6 and 11/13.

  4. Masks are encouraged but no longer mandatory at Newtown Church worship services and gatherings.

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  1. Today immediately after service, an English congregation prayer meeting will be held in the Sanctuary.

  2. Join us after the prayer meeting today for a US Grand Prix watch party!

  3. We are hosting a Trunk or Treat event next Sunday, Oct. 30 from 3-5pm. Please speak with Grace Hong if you can help.

  4. Consistory Election Candidates are announced.

  5. The Consistory Election period begins next Sunday, 10/30, and will continue on Sundays, 11/06 and 11/13. Please see leadership for mail-in voting option.

  6. The English Winter Retreat 2023 is set for Jan 14-16. Early Registration ends Nov 27th.

  7. Starting today masks are encouraged but no longer mandatory.

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  1. It is with heavy hearts that we share our dear sister-in-Christ, Alana Loll, recently passed. Her memorial service is today at 2:45 PM in the sanctuary. Please keep her family and friends in prayer.

  2. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is Fri., Dec. 24, 7 - 8 PM in the sanctuary. We will conclude the evening by bringing the light and joy of Jesus Christ out into the world.

  3. Still need 2 more ushers & greeters to help with Christmas Eve service and candle lighting. Please speak to Beverly or email churchemailforbev@gmail.com

  4. On Sun., Dec. 26, there’s a White Elephant gift exchange directly after service. If you can, please bring a wrapped gift <$10. Everyone 12 years and up are required to show proof of vaccination. Masks and social distancing is a must. Any questions, please ask Grace Hong.

  5. Call for slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sunday worship. Training will be provided. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church to help.

  6. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate or by utilizing the tithing box outside of the sanctuary center doors.

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  1. It is with heavy hearts that we share our dear sister-in-Christ, Alana Loll, passed away. Her memorial service will be on Sun., Dec. 19 at 2:45 PM in the sanctuary following Sunday service.

  2. Mark your calendars! Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is Fri., Dec. 24 from 7 - 8 PM, starting in the sanctuary. We will conclude the evening by bringing the light and joy of Christ out into the world.

  3. Looking for 3 ushers & greeters to help with Christmas Eve service and candle lighting. Please speak to Beverly or email churchemailforbev@gmail.com if you are interested.

  4. On Sun., Dec. 26, there’s a Potluck & White Elephant gift exchange after service. If you can, please bring a dish and a wrapped gift <$10. Everyone 12 years and above are required to show proof of vaccination. Masks and social distancing is a must. Any questions, please ask Grace Hong.

  5. We need a few more slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sun. worship. Training provided. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church if you can help.

  6. The Consistory Elections were completed and here are the results:

    Qualified Elders: Michael Chen & Chris Kuo

    Qualified, Not Elected Elder: Ning Zhang (Ning Zhang will be eligible to serve as an elder if any of the elders are unable to serve in 2022.)

    English Deacons: Catharina Lee & Irene Ng

    Taiwanese Deacon: Joan Shen

    Mandarin Deacons: Peter Cheng, Jian Qing Ye, & Sunny Yuan

    Any questions or objections to the elections must be submitted in writing before Sun., Dec. 19.

  7. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate or by utilizing the tithing box outside of the sanctuary center doors.

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  1. Today is Communion Sunday. Please be prepared with the elements.

  2. The Consistory Election results:
    Qualified Elders: Michael Chen & Chris Kuo

    Qualified, Not Elected Elder: Ning Zhang (will serve if elected member is unable to)

    English Deacons: Catharina Lee & Irene Ng

    Taiwanese Deacon: Joan Shen

    Mandarin Deacons: Peter Cheng, Jian Qing Ye, & Sunny Yuan

  3. Good news, we are in Stage 4 of the church re-opening guidelines, which allows 75% capacity/up to 120 people in Sunday worship! Masks indoors required.

    Starting today, Dec. 5, we will no longer require online registration for Sunday services. Instead, please fill out a one-time waiver if you haven’t already.

  4. YCG is collecting items for the homeless through Friday, 12/10 in collaboration with City Mission. Please contact Simone Louie at simone@newtown.church to coordinate drop-offs in the Elmhurst area.

  5. SAVE THE DATE: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is Fri., Dec. 24 from 7-8 PM.

  6. Looking for 3 ushers/greeters to help with the Christmas Eve service and candle lighting. Speak with Beverly churchemailforbev@gmail.com if interested.

  7. Sun., Dec. 26 is our English Congregation Potluck and White Elephant gift exchange after service. Bring a dish to share and a wrapped gift <$10. Vaccination cards must be shown. Exception for <12 years old. Masks and social distancing is required. Questions, please ask Grace Hong.

  8. Calling for slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sunday worship. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church to help.

  9. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate

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Announcements

  1. Please be prepared for Communion next week.

  2. Today, the missionary family, the Bunupuradah’s will be sharing through a digital video from Bangkok, Thailand.

  3. The Consistory Election results:
    Qualified Elders: Michael Chen & Chris Kuo

    Qualified, Not Elected Elder: Ning Zhang (will serve if elected member is unable to)

    English Deacons: Catharina Lee & Irene Ng

    Taiwanese Deacon: Joan Shen

    Mandarin Deacons: Peter Cheng, Jian Qing Ye, & Sunny Yuan

  4. SAVE THE DATE: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is Fri., Dec. 24 from 7-8 PM.

  5. Looking for 4 ushers/greeters to help with the Christmas Eve service and candle lighting. Speak with Beverly churchemailforbev@gmail.com if interested.

  6. Calling for slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sunday worship. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church to help.

  7. Good news, we are in Stage 4 of the church re-opening guidelines, which allows 75% capacity/up to 120 people in Sunday worship! Masks indoors required.

  8. Starting Sun., Dec. 5, we will no longer require online registration for Sunday services. Instead, please fill out a one-time waiver if you haven’t already.

  9. YCG is collecting items for the homeless through Friday, 12/10 in collaboration with City Mission. Please contact Simone Louie to coordinate drop-offs in the Elmhurst area.

  10. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate

Announcements

Announcements

  1. Congrats and welcome to Jason Jia and Marisa Wang as they join Newtown Church as transfer members!

  2. Today is the deadline for casting your vote(s). Our consistory election ran as a combination of mail-in ballot and drop-off ballot for two weeks. Drop-off ballots should be placed in the Fellowship Hall box.

    The Elder Candidates for the election are Michael (Chuen) Chen (T); Ning Zhang (M); and Chris Kuo (M). The Deacon Candidates for English Congregation are Catharina Lee and Irene Ng.

  3. Today at 2:00 PM (after Sunday service) is the last day to sign up for the Advent Choir lead by Tabea K. The choir is slated to perform during Sunday worship on 12/19 at 1:00 PM. Rehearsals: 11/28, 12/05, and 12/12 from 2:30-3:30 PM

    If interested in signing up or for more information, please email: english.deacons@newtown.church

  4. YCG is collecting items for the homeless through Friday, 12/10 in collaboration with City Mission. We will share a poster listing details on specific donation items, how you can donate and what will happen with the items donated.

    Current high priority: NEW underwear, NEW socks, coats, sleeping bags (blankets are good if you cannot donate a sleeping bag), toothbrushes, toothpaste, facial wipes, nail clippers.

    Please contact Simone Louie to coordinate drop-offs in the Elmhurst area.

  5. Starting December 5, we plan to eliminate the weekly online sign up for in-person Sunday service. In lieu, everyone planning to attend in person services needs to fill out a one time waiver form which will be made available in the coming weeks. Please continue to sign up online for the remaining November Sunday services at newtown.church/rsvp

  6. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate

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Announcements

  1. Consistory Elections will run as a combination of mail-in ballot and drop-off ballot at the church over TWO weeks, Nov. 7 - Nov. 21, 2021. Use this link to request a mail-in ballot: https://bit.ly/2XgmW5J

    Consistory Election Candidates:

    The Elder Candidates: Michael (Chuen) Chen (T), Ning Zhang (M), and Chris Kuo (M)

    The Deacon Candidates for English Congregation: Catharina Lee and Irene Ng

    To learn more about the candidates, please check out: https://www.newtown.church/news-blog/2021-election-bios

  2. Come sing for Advent choir Dec. 19, led by Tabea K. Contact: english.deacons@newtown.church

  3. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate

Address

The Reformed Church of Newtown
85-15 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Tel. 718.592.4466, Fax. 718.795.0864

Directions

Subway: R and M Train, Grand Ave/Newtown
Bus: Q58 or Q53, Broadway & Corona