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2021-11-14 Membership Vote 會友大會

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Dear WHCC Brothers and Sisters:

The Lord is with us! Despite so many challenges this past year, God continues to be ever faithful to us - in the face of uncertainties and grief, God provided and protected us in so many ways. Through our people’s prayers, unity, and faithful generosity, the Lord led us back to in-person Sunday services and livestreaming, complete the repair and the renovation of the sanctuary and gym, even expand our reach to unexpected parts of the world, and we celebrated 30 years of Christ’s faithfulness to us at WHCC. We are ever so grateful and hopeful toward the future as we welcome sojourners home to the joy of following Jesus together!

As we prepare to call our year-end membership meeting, the Church Council brings two proposals:

The first is the 2022 budget proposal for the membership’s confirmation.
In preparing this budget, we want to be faithful and courageous stewards to our mission, while still being sensitive to the financial challenges facing our people. After prayerful consideration, the Church Council respectfully submits a 2022 operating budget of $2,772,227 for membership approval. The proposed budget represents a 4% decrease compared to 2021. This budget will support our ministry and represents a faith challenge for all of us, as we trust in the Lord’s provisions. The following table is the proposed 2022 operating budget.

Departments 2022 Budget 2021 Budget Change (%)
General Operations $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
Ministry Operations $168,411 $154,307 9%%
Global Ministries $563,295 $569,038 -1%
Capital Reserve Build Up $0 $0 0%
Total $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

A few noteworthy observations for this budget:

  • General Operations: This general fund budget includes support for our continual return to in-person ministry such as trainings, retreats, outreaches, investment in family, children, youth, and seniors’ ministries as well as building up our hybrid capability and rebuilding our ministry and staff teams as we help every generation find hope in Christ.
  • Global Ministries: This budget continues to invest 20% of our total budget in global ministries! It will support our global ministries conference in February, return to short-term missions, and send out new global partners from W to reach the unreached in 2022.
  • Capital Reserve Build Up: We decided to hold off on the building of our capital reserve in 2022 for an additional year due to the uncertainty in the economy impact on our people. While we had insurance coverage for much of the sanctuary and gym restoration, we did have to use our capital reserves to complete capital improvements like the youth room, sanctuary, and gym restoration, as well as plumbing repair, and chapel HVAC replacement. This reserve will require replenishment in the near future.

A second proposal is the ordination of our minister of community engagement, Andy Lee.
Andy has faithfully served our church for 3 years and seeks to engage emerging generations in a deeper, life-giving understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the recommendation of our Senior Pastor, elders, and personnel committee, an ordination council consist of several pastors was formed to examine Andy’s salvation experience, ministry calling, personal integrity, ministry philosophy, and doctrinal positions. The ordination council has since recommended Andy’s ordination to the church council, and the church council now presents Andy’s ordination to the congregation for confirmation. To learn more about his background and calling, Andy's bio is available to read.

Please keep these proposals in your prayers and let us finish the year strong with our faithful and generous giving in support of the continual growth of W. Starting Sunday, 10/31, online voting to confirm these two proposals will be open. Please submit your online vote by Sunday, 11/14. On Sunday, 11/7, at 8 pm, there will be a Zoom Q&A meeting on both proposals for anyone who is interested in learning more about the budget and/or the ordination process. (Zoom link: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265). On Sunday, 11/14, a brief membership meeting will be held in each of the congregational services.

May the Lord’s will be done in our midst as we continue to be a faithful and fruitful church!

Pastoral Staff and Church Council of
West Houston Chinese Church


親愛的西區家人,

讚美主祂是與我們同在的神!雖然這一年來我們面對了許多的挑戰,但我們信實的神保護了我們也繼續供應祂百姓的需要——神透過弟兄姊妹們堅持的代禱,彼此的合一,和忠心的慷慨奉獻,引領我們走過難關。我們克服了疫情和重大維修項目所帶來的不便,逐步恢復了現場主日崇拜和線上直播;完成了大堂及家庭活動中心的維修與翻新;甚至出乎意料的擴展了我們的影響力到世界各地。我們也慶祝了神在西區教會30年的信實與恩典。面對未來我們真是充滿了感恩與盼望,一起為主「迎遊子歸家,隨耶穌翱翔」!

長執會在預備年底會友大會的過程中,提出二項議案。

一、2022年的年度預算
在考量教會事工的需要上,我們期望做神忠心、勇敢的好管家,同時體諒弟兄姊妹們目前所面臨的經濟壓力。經過慎重的禱告及商議,長執會將西區教會2022年度的預算編列為 $2,772,227 ,交由會友大會印證。此預算與2021年相比,縮減了4%。新預算將繼續用於拓展教會事工,對全教會也是一個信心的挑戰,我們深信神必持續供應教會的需要。2022年度經費預算如下:

項目 2022年 2021年 增減比例 (%)
經常費 $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
事工 $168,411 $154,307 9%%
普傳事工 $563,295 $569,038 -1%
場地建設儲備金 $0 $0 0%
總額 $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

有關此預算的說明:

  • 經常費: 此預算將支援我們繼續恢復實體服事,如培訓課程、退修會、外展事工和對家庭,兒童,青少年與長輩事工的投資。同時也加強我們實體加網路雙軌服事的功能,重建我們事工與教牧團隊, 幫助每一個世代在基督裡找到真實的盼望。
  • 普傳事工:這個預算將為普傳事工投資我們總預算的20%!這會支援明年二月的普傳年會,恢復多項短宣隊的事工,並從西區教會差派新的普傳夥伴將福音傳給未得之民。
  • 場地建設儲備金:鑒於目前經濟的不穩,我們決定2022年再度不增加儲備金。大堂和家庭活動中心的修復費用雖有保險公司支付部分,但我們仍需使用儲備金來完成場地的裝修,包括青少年中心的完工、下水道的維修、和小禮堂冷氣系統的換置。這儲備金在不久的未來仍會需要補充。

二、按立社群拓展事工傳道李仁暐為牧師
李傳道已在西區教會忠心服事三年。這期間他致力於幫助各世代對耶穌基督的福音有更深刻的認識,使信仰扎根在他們的生命中。在主任牧師、長老、和人事部的推薦下,今年成立了由多位牧者組成的按牧團。在對李傳道的救恩經歷、事工呼召、人格操守、事工理念及教義立場的全面審核通過後,按牧團向教會長執會正式推薦按立李傳道為牧師。長執會按照會章現將此議案交由會友大會印證。李傳道的個人得救見證請見附件(鏈接)。

 

請大家為此兩項議案禱告,並繼續藉着信心,以慷慨奉獻支持教會成長,為今年劃上圓滿的句號。會友印證投票將於10月31日凌晨開始,11月14日午夜截止。如果想對此議案有更多的了解,歡迎參加11月7日(週日)晚8點舉行的線上「問答會」 (會議Zoom 鏈接: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265) 。 會友大會將於11月14日(週日)在主日崇拜中召開。

願主的心意成全在我們當中。

曉士頓西區中國教會
教牧團隊及長執會敬上


A membership vote is a process required by our church bylaws. This process is not a popularity vote, but an affirmation of the Spirit’s leading in our congregation. The staff, pastoral, and church councils recommend our members vote for the motion. Your vote represents your confidence in our council and staff’s leadership. According to our church bylaws, a motion shall be considered carried when supported by more than two-thirds of eligible votes. Every vote counts, and we urge all members to participate. We recommend you avoid choosing “abstain.” Thank you for your love and support for our church.

會員投票是教會章程規定的程序。它不是一般的投票,而是會友在聖靈的引導下,對教牧和長執們推薦的議案來印 證。您的參與行動表明您對長執及教牧團隊的信任。 根據教會的程序,會友大會議案須經有效投票總數三分之二以上同意 才視為通過,因此,每張選票都是寶貴的。我們敦促每位會員都積極 參與投票,並且建議您盡量不要選擇“保留”選項。感謝您對教會的 關愛和支持﹗


Please note: This online voting platform is limited to WHCC members only. Please login below to verify your membership status. If you are interested in membership or if you have issues logging in as a member, please email membership@whcchome.org for assistance. Thank you!

請注意只有教會會友方可參加投票。可登錄來查看您是否為會友。如果您有興趣成為會友或作為會友登錄時出現問題,請及時電郵我們:membership@whcchome.org。 謝謝!

Dear WHCC Brothers and Sisters:

The Lord is with us! Despite so many challenges this past year, God continues to be ever faithful to us - in the face of uncertainties and grief, God provided and protected us in so many ways. Through our people’s prayers, unity, and faithful generosity, the Lord led us back to in-person Sunday services and livestreaming, complete the repair and the renovation of the sanctuary and gym, even expand our reach to unexpected parts of the world, and we celebrated 30 years of Christ’s faithfulness to us at WHCC. We are ever so grateful and hopeful toward the future as we welcome sojourners home to the joy of following Jesus together!

As we prepare to call our year-end membership meeting, the Church Council brings two proposals:

The first is the 2022 budget proposal for the membership’s confirmation.
In preparing this budget, we want to be faithful and courageous stewards to our mission, while still being sensitive to the financial challenges facing our people. After prayerful consideration, the Church Council respectfully submits a 2022 operating budget of $2,772,227 for membership approval. The proposed budget represents a 4% decrease compared to 2021. This budget will support our ministry and represents a faith challenge for all of us, as we trust in the Lord’s provisions. The following table is the proposed 2022 operating budget.

Departments 2022 Budget 2021 Budget Change (%)
General Operations $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
Ministry Operations $168,411 $154,307 9%%
Global Ministries $563,295 $569,038 -1%
Capital Reserve Build Up $0 $0 0%
Total $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

A few noteworthy observations for this budget:

  • General Operations: This general fund budget includes support for our continual return to in-person ministry such as trainings, retreats, outreaches, investment in family, children, youth, and seniors’ ministries as well as building up our hybrid capability and rebuilding our ministry and staff teams as we help every generation find hope in Christ.
  • Global Ministries: This budget continues to invest 20% of our total budget in global ministries! It will support our global ministries conference in February, return to short-term missions, and send out new global partners from W to reach the unreached in 2022.
  • Capital Reserve Build Up: We decided to hold off on the building of our capital reserve in 2022 for an additional year due to the uncertainty in the economy impact on our people. While we had insurance coverage for much of the sanctuary and gym restoration, we did have to use our capital reserves to complete capital improvements like the youth room, sanctuary, and gym restoration, as well as plumbing repair, and chapel HVAC replacement. This reserve will require replenishment in the near future.

A second proposal is the ordination of our minister of community engagement, Andy Lee.
Andy has faithfully served our church for 3 years and seeks to engage emerging generations in a deeper, life-giving understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the recommendation of our Senior Pastor, elders, and personnel committee, an ordination council consist of several pastors was formed to examine Andy’s salvation experience, ministry calling, personal integrity, ministry philosophy, and doctrinal positions. The ordination council has since recommended Andy’s ordination to the church council, and the church council now presents Andy’s ordination to the congregation for confirmation. To learn more about his background and calling, Andy's bio is available to read.

Please keep these proposals in your prayers and let us finish the year strong with our faithful and generous giving in support of the continual growth of W. Starting Sunday, 10/31, online voting to confirm these two proposals will be open. Please submit your online vote by Sunday, 11/14. On Sunday, 11/7, at 8 pm, there will be a Zoom Q&A meeting on both proposals for anyone who is interested in learning more about the budget and/or the ordination process. (Zoom link: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265). On Sunday, 11/14, a brief membership meeting will be held in each of the congregational services.

May the Lord’s will be done in our midst as we continue to be a faithful and fruitful church!

Pastoral Staff and Church Council of
West Houston Chinese Church


親愛的西區家人,

讚美主祂是與我們同在的神!雖然這一年來我們面對了許多的挑戰,但我們信實的神保護了我們也繼續供應祂百姓的需要——神透過弟兄姊妹們堅持的代禱,彼此的合一,和忠心的慷慨奉獻,引領我們走過難關。我們克服了疫情和重大維修項目所帶來的不便,逐步恢復了現場主日崇拜和線上直播;完成了大堂及家庭活動中心的維修與翻新;甚至出乎意料的擴展了我們的影響力到世界各地。我們也慶祝了神在西區教會30年的信實與恩典。面對未來我們真是充滿了感恩與盼望,一起為主「迎遊子歸家,隨耶穌翱翔」!

長執會在預備年底會友大會的過程中,提出二項議案。

一、2022年的年度預算
在考量教會事工的需要上,我們期望做神忠心、勇敢的好管家,同時體諒弟兄姊妹們目前所面臨的經濟壓力。經過慎重的禱告及商議,長執會將西區教會2022年度的預算編列為 $2,772,227 ,交由會友大會印證。此預算與2021年相比,縮減了4%。新預算將繼續用於拓展教會事工,對全教會也是一個信心的挑戰,我們深信神必持續供應教會的需要。2022年度經費預算如下:

項目 2022年 2021年 增減比例 (%)
經常費 $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
事工 $168,411 $154,307 9%%
普傳事工 $563,295 $569,038 -1%
場地建設儲備金 $0 $0 0%
總額 $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

有關此預算的說明:

  • 經常費: 此預算將支援我們繼續恢復實體服事,如培訓課程、退修會、外展事工和對家庭,兒童,青少年與長輩事工的投資。同時也加強我們實體加網路雙軌服事的功能,重建我們事工與教牧團隊, 幫助每一個世代在基督裡找到真實的盼望。
  • 普傳事工:這個預算將為普傳事工投資我們總預算的20%!這會支援明年二月的普傳年會,恢復多項短宣隊的事工,並從西區教會差派新的普傳夥伴將福音傳給未得之民。
  • 場地建設儲備金:鑒於目前經濟的不穩,我們決定2022年再度不增加儲備金。大堂和家庭活動中心的修復費用雖有保險公司支付部分,但我們仍需使用儲備金來完成場地的裝修,包括青少年中心的完工、下水道的維修、和小禮堂冷氣系統的換置。這儲備金在不久的未來仍會需要補充。

二、按立社群拓展事工傳道李仁暐為牧師
李傳道已在西區教會忠心服事三年。這期間他致力於幫助各世代對耶穌基督的福音有更深刻的認識,使信仰扎根在他們的生命中。在主任牧師、長老、和人事部的推薦下,今年成立了由多位牧者組成的按牧團。在對李傳道的救恩經歷、事工呼召、人格操守、事工理念及教義立場的全面審核通過後,按牧團向教會長執會正式推薦按立李傳道為牧師。長執會按照會章現將此議案交由會友大會印證。李傳道的個人得救見證請見附件(鏈接)。

 

請大家為此兩項議案禱告,並繼續藉着信心,以慷慨奉獻支持教會成長,為今年劃上圓滿的句號。會友印證投票將於10月31日凌晨開始,11月14日午夜截止。如果想對此議案有更多的了解,歡迎參加11月7日(週日)晚8點舉行的線上「問答會」 (會議Zoom 鏈接: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265) 。 會友大會將於11月14日(週日)在主日崇拜中召開。

願主的心意成全在我們當中。

曉士頓西區中國教會
教牧團隊及長執會敬上


A membership vote is a process required by our church bylaws. This process is not a popularity vote, but an affirmation of the Spirit’s leading in our congregation. The staff, pastoral, and church councils recommend our members vote for the motion. Your vote represents your confidence in our council and staff’s leadership. According to our church bylaws, a motion shall be considered carried when supported by more than two-thirds of eligible votes. Every vote counts, and we urge all members to participate. We recommend you avoid choosing “abstain.” Thank you for your love and support for our church.

會員投票是教會章程規定的程序。它不是一般的 投票,而是會友在聖靈的引導下,對教牧和長執們推薦的議案來印 證。您的參與行動表明您對長執及教牧團隊的信任。 根據教會的程序,會友大會議案須經有效投票總數三分之二以上同意 才視為通過,因此,每張選票都是寶貴的。我們敦促每位會員都積極 參與投票,並且建議您盡量不要選擇“保留”選項。感謝您對教會的 關愛和支持﹗


Please note: This online voting platform is limited to WHCC members only. Please login below to verify your membership status. If you are interested in membership or if you have issues logging in as a member, please email membership@whcchome.org for assistance. Thank you!

請注意只有教會會友方可參加投票。可登錄來查看您是否為會友。如果您有興趣成為會友或作為會友登錄時出現問題,請及時電郵我們:membership@whcchome.org。 謝謝!

Dear WHCC Brothers and Sisters:

The Lord is with us! Despite so many challenges this past year, God continues to be ever faithful to us - in the face of uncertainties and grief, God provided and protected us in so many ways. Through our people’s prayers, unity, and faithful generosity, the Lord led us back to in-person Sunday services and livestreaming, complete the repair and the renovation of the sanctuary and gym, even expand our reach to unexpected parts of the world, and we celebrated 30 years of Christ’s faithfulness to us at WHCC. We are ever so grateful and hopeful toward the future as we welcome sojourners home to the joy of following Jesus together!

As we prepare to call our year-end membership meeting, the Church Council brings two proposals:

The first is the 2022 budget proposal for the membership’s confirmation.
In preparing this budget, we want to be faithful and courageous stewards to our mission, while still being sensitive to the financial challenges facing our people. After prayerful consideration, the Church Council respectfully submits a 2022 operating budget of $2,772,227 for membership approval. The proposed budget represents a 4% decrease compared to 2021. This budget will support our ministry and represents a faith challenge for all of us, as we trust in the Lord’s provisions. The following table is the proposed 2022 operating budget.

Departments 2022 Budget 2021 Budget Change (%)
General Operations $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
Ministry Operations $168,411 $154,307 9%%
Global Ministries $563,295 $569,038 -1%
Capital Reserve Build Up $0 $0 0%
Total $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

A few noteworthy observations for this budget:

  • General Operations: This general fund budget includes support for our continual return to in-person ministry such as trainings, retreats, outreaches, investment in family, children, youth, and seniors’ ministries as well as building up our hybrid capability and rebuilding our ministry and staff teams as we help every generation find hope in Christ.
  • Global Ministries: This budget continues to invest 20% of our total budget in global ministries! It will support our global ministries conference in February, return to short-term missions, and send out new global partners from W to reach the unreached in 2022.
  • Capital Reserve Build Up: We decided to hold off on the building of our capital reserve in 2022 for an additional year due to the uncertainty in the economy impact on our people. While we had insurance coverage for much of the sanctuary and gym restoration, we did have to use our capital reserves to complete capital improvements like the youth room, sanctuary, and gym restoration, as well as plumbing repair, and chapel HVAC replacement. This reserve will require replenishment in the near future.

A second proposal is the ordination of our minister of community engagement, Andy Lee.
Andy has faithfully served our church for 3 years and seeks to engage emerging generations in a deeper, life-giving understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the recommendation of our Senior Pastor, elders, and personnel committee, an ordination council consist of several pastors was formed to examine Andy’s salvation experience, ministry calling, personal integrity, ministry philosophy, and doctrinal positions. The ordination council has since recommended Andy’s ordination to the church council, and the church council now presents Andy’s ordination to the congregation for confirmation. To learn more about his background and calling, Andy's bio is available to read.

Please keep these proposals in your prayers and let us finish the year strong with our faithful and generous giving in support of the continual growth of W. Starting Sunday, 10/31, online voting to confirm these two proposals will be open. Please submit your online vote by Sunday, 11/14. On Sunday, 11/7, at 8 pm, there will be a Zoom Q&A meeting on both proposals for anyone who is interested in learning more about the budget and/or the ordination process. (Zoom link: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265). On Sunday, 11/14, a brief membership meeting will be held in each of the congregational services.

May the Lord’s will be done in our midst as we continue to be a faithful and fruitful church!

Pastoral Staff and Church Council of
West Houston Chinese Church


親愛的西區家人,

讚美主祂是與我們同在的神!雖然這一年來我們面對了許多的挑戰,但我們信實的神保護了我們也繼續供應祂百姓的需要——神透過弟兄姊妹們堅持的代禱,彼此的合一,和忠心的慷慨奉獻,引領我們走過難關。我們克服了疫情和重大維修項目所帶來的不便,逐步恢復了現場主日崇拜和線上直播;完成了大堂及家庭活動中心的維修與翻新;甚至出乎意料的擴展了我們的影響力到世界各地。我們也慶祝了神在西區教會30年的信實與恩典。面對未來我們真是充滿了感恩與盼望,一起為主「迎遊子歸家,隨耶穌翱翔」!

長執會在預備年底會友大會的過程中,提出二項議案。

一、2022年的年度預算
在考量教會事工的需要上,我們期望做神忠心、勇敢的好管家,同時體諒弟兄姊妹們目前所面臨的經濟壓力。經過慎重的禱告及商議,長執會將西區教會2022年度的預算編列為 $2,772,227 ,交由會友大會印證。此預算與2021年相比,縮減了4%。新預算將繼續用於拓展教會事工,對全教會也是一個信心的挑戰,我們深信神必持續供應教會的需要。2022年度經費預算如下:

項目 2022年 2021年 增減比例 (%)
經常費 $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
事工 $168,411 $154,307 9%%
普傳事工 $563,295 $569,038 -1%
場地建設儲備金 $0 $0 0%
總額 $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

有關此預算的說明:

  • 經常費: 此預算將支援我們繼續恢復實體服事,如培訓課程、退修會、外展事工和對家庭,兒童,青少年與長輩事工的投資。同時也加強我們實體加網路雙軌服事的功能,重建我們事工與教牧團隊, 幫助每一個世代在基督裡找到真實的盼望。
  • 普傳事工:這個預算將為普傳事工投資我們總預算的20%!這會支援明年二月的普傳年會,恢復多項短宣隊的事工,並從西區教會差派新的普傳夥伴將福音傳給未得之民。
  • 場地建設儲備金:鑒於目前經濟的不穩,我們決定2022年再度不增加儲備金。大堂和家庭活動中心的修復費用雖有保險公司支付部分,但我們仍需使用儲備金來完成場地的裝修,包括青少年中心的完工、下水道的維修、和小禮堂冷氣系統的換置。這儲備金在不久的未來仍會需要補充。

二、按立社群拓展事工傳道李仁暐為牧師
李傳道已在西區教會忠心服事三年。這期間他致力於幫助各世代對耶穌基督的福音有更深刻的認識,使信仰扎根在他們的生命中。在主任牧師、長老、和人事部的推薦下,今年成立了由多位牧者組成的按牧團。在對李傳道的救恩經歷、事工呼召、人格操守、事工理念及教義立場的全面審核通過後,按牧團向教會長執會正式推薦按立李傳道為牧師。長執會按照會章現將此議案交由會友大會印證。李傳道的個人得救見證請見附件(鏈接)。

 

請大家為此兩項議案禱告,並繼續藉着信心,以慷慨奉獻支持教會成長,為今年劃上圓滿的句號。會友印證投票將於10月31日凌晨開始,11月14日午夜截止。如果想對此議案有更多的了解,歡迎參加11月7日(週日)晚8點舉行的線上「問答會」 (會議Zoom 鏈接: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265) 。 會友大會將於11月14日(週日)在主日崇拜中召開。

願主的心意成全在我們當中。

曉士頓西區中國教會
教牧團隊及長執會敬上


A membership vote is a process required by our church bylaws. This process is not a popularity vote, but an affirmation of the Spirit’s leading in our congregation. The staff, pastoral, and church councils recommend our members vote for the motion. Your vote represents your confidence in our council and staff’s leadership. According to our church bylaws, a motion shall be considered carried when supported by more than two-thirds of eligible votes. Every vote counts, and we urge all members to participate. We recommend you avoid choosing “abstain.” Thank you for your love and support for our church.

會員投票是教會章程規定的程序。它不是一般的 投票,而是會友在聖靈的引導下,對教牧和長執們推薦的議案來印 證。您的參與行動表明您對長執及教牧團隊的信任。 根據教會的程序,會友大會議案須經有效投票總數三分之二以上同意 才視為通過,因此,每張選票都是寶貴的。我們敦促每位會員都積極 參與投票,並且建議您盡量不要選擇“保留”選項。感謝您對教會的 關愛和支持﹗


Please note: This online voting platform is limited to WHCC members only. Please login below to verify your membership status. If you are interested in membership or if you have issues logging in as a member, please email membership@whcchome.org for assistance. Thank you!

請注意只有教會會友方可參加投票。可登錄來查看您是否為會友。如果您有興趣成為會友或作為會友登錄時出現問題,請及時電郵我們:membership@whcchome.org。 謝謝!

Dear WHCC Brothers and Sisters:

The Lord is with us! Despite so many challenges this past year, God continues to be ever faithful to us - in the face of uncertainties and grief, God provided and protected us in so many ways. Through our people’s prayers, unity, and faithful generosity, the Lord led us back to in-person Sunday services and livestreaming, complete the repair and the renovation of the sanctuary and gym, even expand our reach to unexpected parts of the world, and we celebrated 30 years of Christ’s faithfulness to us at WHCC. We are ever so grateful and hopeful toward the future as we welcome sojourners home to the joy of following Jesus together!

As we prepare to call our year-end membership meeting, the Church Council brings two proposals:

The first is the 2022 budget proposal for the membership’s confirmation.
In preparing this budget, we want to be faithful and courageous stewards to our mission, while still being sensitive to the financial challenges facing our people. After prayerful consideration, the Church Council respectfully submits a 2022 operating budget of $2,772,227 for membership approval. The proposed budget represents a 4% decrease compared to 2021. This budget will support our ministry and represents a faith challenge for all of us, as we trust in the Lord’s provisions. The following table is the proposed 2022 operating budget.

Departments 2022 Budget 2021 Budget Change (%)
General Operations $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
Ministry Operations $168,411 $154,307 9%%
Global Ministries $563,295 $569,038 -1%
Capital Reserve Build Up $0 $0 0%
Total $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

A few noteworthy observations for this budget:

  • General Operations: This general fund budget includes support for our continual return to in-person ministry such as trainings, retreats, outreaches, investment in family, children, youth, and seniors’ ministries as well as building up our hybrid capability and rebuilding our ministry and staff teams as we help every generation find hope in Christ.
  • Global Ministries: This budget continues to invest 20% of our total budget in global ministries! It will support our global ministries conference in February, return to short-term missions, and send out new global partners from W to reach the unreached in 2022.
  • Capital Reserve Build Up: We decided to hold off on the building of our capital reserve in 2022 for an additional year due to the uncertainty in the economy impact on our people. While we had insurance coverage for much of the sanctuary and gym restoration, we did have to use our capital reserves to complete capital improvements like the youth room, sanctuary, and gym restoration, as well as plumbing repair, and chapel HVAC replacement. This reserve will require replenishment in the near future.

A second proposal is the ordination of our minister of community engagement, Andy Lee.
Andy has faithfully served our church for 3 years and seeks to engage emerging generations in a deeper, life-giving understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the recommendation of our Senior Pastor, elders, and personnel committee, an ordination council consist of several pastors was formed to examine Andy’s salvation experience, ministry calling, personal integrity, ministry philosophy, and doctrinal positions. The ordination council has since recommended Andy’s ordination to the church council, and the church council now presents Andy’s ordination to the congregation for confirmation. To learn more about his background and calling, Andy's bio is available to read.

Please keep these proposals in your prayers and let us finish the year strong with our faithful and generous giving in support of the continual growth of W. Starting Sunday, 10/31, online voting to confirm these two proposals will be open. Please submit your online vote by Sunday, 11/14. On Sunday, 11/7, at 8 pm, there will be a Zoom Q&A meeting on both proposals for anyone who is interested in learning more about the budget and/or the ordination process. (Zoom link: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265). On Sunday, 11/14, a brief membership meeting will be held in each of the congregational services.

May the Lord’s will be done in our midst as we continue to be a faithful and fruitful church!

Pastoral Staff and Church Council of
West Houston Chinese Church


親愛的西區家人,

讚美主祂是與我們同在的神!雖然這一年來我們面對了許多的挑戰,但我們信實的神保護了我們也繼續供應祂百姓的需要——神透過弟兄姊妹們堅持的代禱,彼此的合一,和忠心的慷慨奉獻,引領我們走過難關。我們克服了疫情和重大維修項目所帶來的不便,逐步恢復了現場主日崇拜和線上直播;完成了大堂及家庭活動中心的維修與翻新;甚至出乎意料的擴展了我們的影響力到世界各地。我們也慶祝了神在西區教會30年的信實與恩典。面對未來我們真是充滿了感恩與盼望,一起為主「迎遊子歸家,隨耶穌翱翔」!

長執會在預備年底會友大會的過程中,提出二項議案。

一、2022年的年度預算
在考量教會事工的需要上,我們期望做神忠心、勇敢的好管家,同時體諒弟兄姊妹們目前所面臨的經濟壓力。經過慎重的禱告及商議,長執會將西區教會2022年度的預算編列為 $2,772,227 ,交由會友大會印證。此預算與2021年相比,縮減了4%。新預算將繼續用於拓展教會事工,對全教會也是一個信心的挑戰,我們深信神必持續供應教會的需要。2022年度經費預算如下:

項目 2022年 2021年 增減比例 (%)
經常費 $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
事工 $168,411 $154,307 9%%
普傳事工 $563,295 $569,038 -1%
場地建設儲備金 $0 $0 0%
總額 $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

有關此預算的說明:

  • 經常費: 此預算將支援我們繼續恢復實體服事,如培訓課程、退修會、外展事工和對家庭,兒童,青少年與長輩事工的投資。同時也加強我們實體加網路雙軌服事的功能,重建我們事工與教牧團隊, 幫助每一個世代在基督裡找到真實的盼望。
  • 普傳事工:這個預算將為普傳事工投資我們總預算的20%!這會支援明年二月的普傳年會,恢復多項短宣隊的事工,並從西區教會差派新的普傳夥伴將福音傳給未得之民。
  • 場地建設儲備金:鑒於目前經濟的不穩,我們決定2022年再度不增加儲備金。大堂和家庭活動中心的修復費用雖有保險公司支付部分,但我們仍需使用儲備金來完成場地的裝修,包括青少年中心的完工、下水道的維修、和小禮堂冷氣系統的換置。這儲備金在不久的未來仍會需要補充。

二、按立社群拓展事工傳道李仁暐為牧師
李傳道已在西區教會忠心服事三年。這期間他致力於幫助各世代對耶穌基督的福音有更深刻的認識,使信仰扎根在他們的生命中。在主任牧師、長老、和人事部的推薦下,今年成立了由多位牧者組成的按牧團。在對李傳道的救恩經歷、事工呼召、人格操守、事工理念及教義立場的全面審核通過後,按牧團向教會長執會正式推薦按立李傳道為牧師。長執會按照會章現將此議案交由會友大會印證。李傳道的個人得救見證請見附件(鏈接)。

 

請大家為此兩項議案禱告,並繼續藉着信心,以慷慨奉獻支持教會成長,為今年劃上圓滿的句號。會友印證投票將於10月31日凌晨開始,11月14日午夜截止。如果想對此議案有更多的了解,歡迎參加11月7日(週日)晚8點舉行的線上「問答會」 (會議Zoom 鏈接: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265) 。 會友大會將於11月14日(週日)在主日崇拜中召開。

願主的心意成全在我們當中。

曉士頓西區中國教會
教牧團隊及長執會敬上


A membership vote is a process required by our church bylaws. This process is not a popularity vote, but an affirmation of the Spirit’s leading in our congregation. The staff, pastoral, and church councils recommend our members vote for the motion. Your vote represents your confidence in our council and staff’s leadership. According to our church bylaws, a motion shall be considered carried when supported by more than two-thirds of eligible votes. Every vote counts, and we urge all members to participate. We recommend you avoid choosing “abstain.” Thank you for your love and support for our church.

會員投票是教會章程規定的程序。它不是一般的 投票,而是會友在聖靈的引導下,對教牧和長執們推薦的議案來印 證。您的參與行動表明您對長執及教牧團隊的信任。 根據教會的程序,會友大會議案須經有效投票總數三分之二以上同意 才視為通過,因此,每張選票都是寶貴的。我們敦促每位會員都積極 參與投票,並且建議您盡量不要選擇“保留”選項。感謝您對教會的 關愛和支持﹗


Please note: This online voting platform is limited to WHCC members only. Please login below to verify your membership status. If you are interested in membership or if you have issues logging in as a member, please email membership@whcchome.org for assistance. Thank you!

請注意只有教會會友方可參加投票。可登錄來查看您是否為會友。如果您有興趣成為會友或作為會友登錄時出現問題,請及時電郵我們:membership@whcchome.org。 謝謝!

The online voting period begins Sunday, October 31st.
此次會友印證的投票將全部在網上進行,於10月31日凌晨開始。


Dear WHCC Brothers and Sisters:

The Lord is with us! Despite so many challenges this past year, God continues to be ever faithful to us - in the face of uncertainties and grief, God provided and protected us in so many ways. Through our people’s prayers, unity, and faithful generosity, the Lord led us back to in-person Sunday services and livestreaming, complete the repair and the renovation of the sanctuary and gym, even expand our reach to unexpected parts of the world, and we celebrated 30 years of Christ’s faithfulness to us at WHCC. We are ever so grateful and hopeful toward the future as we welcome sojourners home to the joy of following Jesus together!

As we prepare to call our year-end membership meeting, the Church Council brings two proposals:

The first is the 2022 budget proposal for the membership’s confirmation.
In preparing this budget, we want to be faithful and courageous stewards to our mission, while still being sensitive to the financial challenges facing our people. After prayerful consideration, the Church Council respectfully submits a 2022 operating budget of $2,772,227 for membership approval. The proposed budget represents a 4% decrease compared to 2021. This budget will support our ministry and represents a faith challenge for all of us, as we trust in the Lord’s provisions. The following table is the proposed 2022 operating budget.

Departments 2022 Budget 2021 Budget Change (%)
General Operations $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
Ministry Operations $168,411 $154,307 9%%
Global Ministries $563,295 $569,038 -1%
Capital Reserve Build Up $0 $0 0%
Total $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

A few noteworthy observations for this budget:

  • General Operations: This general fund budget includes support for our continual return to in-person ministry such as trainings, retreats, outreaches, investment in family, children, youth, and seniors’ ministries as well as building up our hybrid capability and rebuilding our ministry and staff teams as we help every generation find hope in Christ.
  • Global Ministries: This budget continues to invest 20% of our total budget in global ministries! It will support our global ministries conference in February, return to short-term missions, and send out new global partners from W to reach the unreached in 2022.
  • Capital Reserve Build Up: We decided to hold off on the building of our capital reserve in 2022 for an additional year due to the uncertainty in the economy impact on our people. While we had insurance coverage for much of the sanctuary and gym restoration, we did have to use our capital reserves to complete capital improvements like the youth room, sanctuary, and gym restoration, as well as plumbing repair, and chapel HVAC replacement. This reserve will require replenishment in the near future.

A second proposal is the ordination of our minister of community engagement, Andy Lee.
Andy has faithfully served our church for 3 years and seeks to engage emerging generations in a deeper, life-giving understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the recommendation of our Senior Pastor, elders, and personnel committee, an ordination council consist of several pastors was formed to examine Andy’s salvation experience, ministry calling, personal integrity, ministry philosophy, and doctrinal positions. The ordination council has since recommended Andy’s ordination to the church council, and the church council now presents Andy’s ordination to the congregation for confirmation. To learn more about his background and calling, Andy's bio is available to read.

Please keep these proposals in your prayers and let us finish the year strong with our faithful and generous giving in support of the continual growth of W. Starting Sunday, 10/31, online voting to confirm these two proposals will be open. Please submit your online vote by Sunday, 11/14. On Sunday, 11/7, at 8 pm, there will be a Zoom Q&A meeting on both proposals for anyone who is interested in learning more about the budget and/or the ordination process. (Zoom link: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265). On Sunday, 11/14, a brief membership meeting will be held in each of the congregational services.

May the Lord’s will be done in our midst as we continue to be a faithful and fruitful church!

Pastoral Staff and Church Council of
West Houston Chinese Church


親愛的西區家人,

讚美主祂是與我們同在的神!雖然這一年來我們面對了許多的挑戰,但我們信實的神保護了我們也繼續供應祂百姓的需要——神透過弟兄姊妹們堅持的代禱,彼此的合一,和忠心的慷慨奉獻,引領我們走過難關。我們克服了疫情和重大維修項目所帶來的不便,逐步恢復了現場主日崇拜和線上直播;完成了大堂及家庭活動中心的維修與翻新;甚至出乎意料的擴展了我們的影響力到世界各地。我們也慶祝了神在西區教會30年的信實與恩典。面對未來我們真是充滿了感恩與盼望,一起為主「迎遊子歸家,隨耶穌翱翔」!

長執會在預備年底會友大會的過程中,提出二項議案。

一、2022年的年度預算
在考量教會事工的需要上,我們期望做神忠心、勇敢的好管家,同時體諒弟兄姊妹們目前所面臨的經濟壓力。經過慎重的禱告及商議,長執會將西區教會2022年度的預算編列為 $2,772,227 ,交由會友大會印證。此預算與2021年相比,縮減了4%。新預算將繼續用於拓展教會事工,對全教會也是一個信心的挑戰,我們深信神必持續供應教會的需要。2022年度經費預算如下:

項目 2022年 2021年 增減比例 (%)
經常費 $2,040,521 $2,161,692 -6%
事工 $168,411 $154,307 9%%
普傳事工 $563,295 $569,038 -1%
場地建設儲備金 $0 $0 0%
總額 $2,772,227 $2,885,037 -4%

 

有關此預算的說明:

  • 經常費: 此預算將支援我們繼續恢復實體服事,如培訓課程、退修會、外展事工和對家庭,兒童,青少年與長輩事工的投資。同時也加強我們實體加網路雙軌服事的功能,重建我們事工與教牧團隊, 幫助每一個世代在基督裡找到真實的盼望。
  • 普傳事工:這個預算將為普傳事工投資我們總預算的20%!這會支援明年二月的普傳年會,恢復多項短宣隊的事工,並從西區教會差派新的普傳夥伴將福音傳給未得之民。
  • 場地建設儲備金:鑒於目前經濟的不穩,我們決定2022年再度不增加儲備金。大堂和家庭活動中心的修復費用雖有保險公司支付部分,但我們仍需使用儲備金來完成場地的裝修,包括青少年中心的完工、下水道的維修、和小禮堂冷氣系統的換置。這儲備金在不久的未來仍會需要補充。

二、按立社群拓展事工傳道李仁暐為牧師
李傳道已在西區教會忠心服事三年。這期間他致力於幫助各世代對耶穌基督的福音有更深刻的認識,使信仰扎根在他們的生命中。在主任牧師、長老、和人事部的推薦下,今年成立了由多位牧者組成的按牧團。在對李傳道的救恩經歷、事工呼召、人格操守、事工理念及教義立場的全面審核通過後,按牧團向教會長執會正式推薦按立李傳道為牧師。長執會按照會章現將此議案交由會友大會印證。李傳道的個人得救見證請見附件(鏈接)。

 

請大家為此兩項議案禱告,並繼續藉着信心,以慷慨奉獻支持教會成長,為今年劃上圓滿的句號。會友印證投票將於10月31日凌晨開始,11月14日午夜截止。如果想對此議案有更多的了解,歡迎參加11月7日(週日)晚8點舉行的線上「問答會」 (會議Zoom 鏈接: https://whcchome.zoom.us/j/86976695265) 。 會友大會將於11月14日(週日)在主日崇拜中召開。

願主的心意成全在我們當中。

曉士頓西區中國教會
教牧團隊及長執會敬上


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