ACEM Churches NEWS
NEWS
Pastor Florence Leong (Chinese Christian Educational Ministries Association - CCEMA)
Praise the Lord for HIS provision in responding to the ministry needs of CCEMA in Europe and Chinese Diaspora Bible training. He has led Pastor Florence to join CCEMA, overseeing the Bible training for the Chinese diaspora in Asia and Europe. They have just completed the training for the staff in Europe. They have also started
1. ACEM Missions Fund
Praise the Lord for His provision, it’s more than what we asked and what we expected. By the end of 2023, we had received around $1,880,000. This is a new record high since COVID-19 started in 2020. However, we still post a significant deficit for 2023. Pray that the Lord will continue to touch brothers’ & sisters’ hearts to
Joyce Fok (Go & Share Missions Canada, Cambodia)
Praise the Lord that the new Cambodia school building is ready for move-in. Over the past two months, there have been a few serious injuries due to the students playing dangerously in the classrooms. Please pray for the teachers and students during their transition. Pray for wisdom
1. Selina Lin (OMF, Japan)
Praise the Lord! Selina thankfully had a chance to attend the CCOWE Mission Conference in Taiwan, and she could visit her mother after the conference. Selina’s ministry in Tokyo included leading small groups, Bible study, ESL classes at church, and homeless outreach. Please pray for her ministries, r
1) 2023 ACEM Council Members:
Chairperson: Rev. Dominic Tse; Vice Chairperson: Rev. Alex Wong; Secretary: Fred Ngai; Treasurer: Alex Lui; Christian Education: Rev. Dr. Sam Chan; Church Planting: Rev. Anthony Lo, Pastor Stanley Zhao; Missions: Rev. Dr. Vincent Lee; Social Concern: Rev. Jonathan Chan, Humphrey Chiu;
1) ACEM Office will be closed during Christmas and New Year, from Dec 25, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024.
2) All mission workers supported by ACEM
Please pray for all the ACEM-supported mission workers as they engage in Christmas outreach events
1) ACEM Mission Fund
In 2023, our estimated mission budget is $2,040,000. As of November 30th, we have a shortfall of $550,000. Let us continue to give faithfully to support mission work and mission organizations. Pray for a strong start in the New Year.
2) ACEM Office will be closed during Christmas & New Year, from Dec 25, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024.
1) Amend of ACEM news last week: The ACEM conference was held on Nov 26. The following motions have been passed: e) ACEM Council Member 2024 - Replacement: Rev. Calvin Lam from RHCCC will replace Rev. Steven Folts; Pastor Katherine Chi from Milliken CCC will replace Joseph Wong, starting on November 27, 2023 till next year Dec 31, 2024.
2) ACEM Mission Fund
1) The ACEM conference was held on Nov 26. The following motions have been passed: a) The 2024 ACEM General Budget; b) The 2024 ACEM Missions Budget; c) The General Fund contribution rate for 2024 will remain at 6.95%; d) To approve the transfer of a maximum of $200,000 General Fund to the Mission Fund as the cash flow buffer when needed,
1. ACEM Conference
ACEM Conference will be held on November 26, 2022 (Sunday) at 3:00 pm at TCCC (100 Acadia Avenue, Markham). All Conference Delegates are required to attend.
2. ACEM Missions Committee encourages member churches to partner in field visitation trips by pooling and sharing resources.
