On February 15, we’ll have an open time of Q+A with Pastor Joel who will share reflections on our ministry shape heading in 2026, and some of the ministry vision of the Church Council.
Last year we kicked off the year with “60 for Sundays” - an extension of establishing a culture of Ministry in Teams. I’m thankful for the humble servant-hearted response across the church. We had over 70 people connected with serving teams by mid-year. That willl grow to more than 80 this year as we prepare the high-schoolers who have volunteered to join in ministry!
In 2026, our ministry focus is “Leadership and the Lost” which I briefly shared last Sunday.
In Equipping Leaders - We want to make sure every ministry leader is supported in their responsibilities: to create the right sustainable shape of ministry, and connecting resources and training for our leaders. But it’s not just about people in ‘leader’ roles: this is about equipping every team member to exercise a natural posture of spiritual leadership in all they do.
In the Lost, we very much have the Lost Sheep (in Luke 15) in mind. Rather than a program, it’s a mindset we want to spark in every ministry: keeping in mind the love we are called to have towards people who don’t yet know Jesus. We want to be intentional in how we welcome visitors, how we allow them to experience worship, and how we will invite people to be a part of God’s kingdom people.
Here’s some key updates as we look forward to 2026.
Elder Bobby will take a break from Church Council responsibilities after completing 3 consecutive terms.
The Welcoming Team (Ushering and Hospitality) newly established itself last year. Thank you to the great number of volunteers for this key ministry. We hope the team helps lead our church with the Jesus-centred welcoming culture - allowing visitors to feel like they’re in the right place from the moment they arrive.
In the Worship team, Jason Yap and Steph Chiu will take on leadership responsibilities from Perry. Praise God the team has grown over the years.
The WACD leadership team (Lauren, Caleb and Dion) will be joined by Perry Tsang and Cynthia Huang. Dion will take a break from leading while he and Regina settle into their new life together.
Our youth will continue to grow. They look forward to the KYCK conference in Katoomba in April. A number of them have also volunteered to serve in our ministry teams, and we look forward to training and supporting them. There’s about 15 high-schoolers that attend church on a Sunday, and we’re praying for a team of people to serve alongside Elder Jon to engage with them during Sunday school.
Some of you will remind me that you’re not getting any younger! (Neither am I). Especially among our seniors, there’s many ailments we’re carrying. Strokes, joint replacements, arthritis, memory loss. Nonetheless, God strengthens each one to serve others meaningfully with the capabilities he gives us - and our church is encouraged by it. Our love for one another in these areas is testament to God’s goodness. It’s a core ministry that allows us to be a John 13:34 church.
We’ve booked Kiah Ridge for church camp for the long weekend.