Global 6K for Water On Sunday, May 18, run or walk with Team BCEC in World Vision’s fundraiser to provide clean water to communities around the world that lack access. Encourage your family, small group, or friends to save the date! Register here (https://global6k.worldvision.org/team/bcec) for the Global 6K. Contact Elysia Moy at srministry@bcec.net with any questions.
Water Damage Repair at 120 Shawmut We appreciate your prayers and concern regarding the recent storms damage. Repairs are underway to fix the roof leaks and restore the affected areas on the third floor. Thankfully, insurance will cover the costs. For any questions, please contact the facility staff.
BCEC Sermon Details (sermon title, series title, preacher, and verses) have been moved to the top of this section to further streamline our newsletter. See the blue "Click here for this week's sermon details!" button above. Vision Viewpoint Survey
We appreciate your prayers as we seek God’s vision and direction together. As the Vision Team continues to meet, we invite congregational input through a brief survey (or scan the QR code), which we ask you to complete by April 4th.
If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Tom.
Adult Sunday School "Theology of Food” 11:15am-12:30pm (meet & greet 11am) at 120 Shawmut in the MFR. Email AdultSundaySchool@bcec.net to join mailing list & for zoom link.
Upcoming Dates
4/4 Vision Viewpoint Survey deadline
4/20 Baptism (Easter Sunday)
5/2 PD Summer camper application deadline
5/17 Grounded in Grace Parenting Conference
5/18 Global 6K for Water
6/19-8/6 Project Destiny Summer
8/11-8/15 Chinatown VBS
Ongoing Announcements
Project Destiny Summer Camper Application is now available! Project Destiny Summer is BCEC’s 5-week summer program for students currently in grades 5-8. The program dates are 7/1-8/1 at our Chinatown campus. Apply at www.project-destiny.com/camper2025/. The deadline to apply is May 2, 2025.
The Chinatown Respite Care hosts monthly sessions for kids with disabilities where they engage in Christian activities and provides parents and caretakers a chance to de-stress. The next session will be on April 26th between 4-8 PM at 120 Shawmut. We welcome those who have prior experience with CRC and those who are new with no experience but can commit to at least 2 sessions to participate. We unfortunately do not provide volunteer hours. If you are interested and find out more about the ministry, please email chinatown.respite@gmail.com for additional details.
Grounded in Grace: One-Day Parenting Conference BCEC is co-sponsoring a one-day parenting conference on Saturday, May 17 at Hope Fellowship Church in Cambridge. BCEC folks can use the code "BCEC25" for a $10 discount. More details and registration can be found here.
Project Destiny Summer Looking for a way to serve the local community? PD is BCEC’s Summer Activities that serves middle schoolers in Chinatown. We’re recruiting a team of adult/college/high school Christians for an 8-week adventure of life and gospel ministry in the city (June 19-August 6). Get info and get in touch about your interest here.
Things to Know
Chinatown Campus Sunday Parking
Please do not park in the 120 Shawmut parking lot on Sundays, as it is reserved for staff and guest speakers only. Parking is available at the Herald Street Garage for those with a valid parking permit. Temporary parking passes are available at all welcome tables.
Parent & Child Dedication
For families seeking to dedicate themselves and their children to the Lord before our congregation, please contact our church admin for a Parent & Child Dedication application form.
Opportunities to Serve
Sunday Service Teams are looking for volunteers to serve the Chinatown English congregation in its Sunday worship services. If you're interested in joining the Worship Team, Tech Team, or Hospitality Team, you can find more info and the team contact in the Ministry Directory.
Nursery & Preschool TAs Want to serve the precious little ones in our church? We are looking for nursery volunteers to help 9:15am-10:45am on a once a month rotation. We are also looking for Preschool Sunday School teacher assistants 11:00am-12:45pm. No experience necessary. Scheduling is flexible. Please contact Lorraine Ho if interested.
Boston Rescue Mission The Social Responsibility Committee is resuming bringing volunteers to serve food to folks at the Boston Rescue Mission during the lunchtime of every 3rd Saturday in even-numbered months going forward. If you or your small group is interested in serving on April 19th, please call or text Szechun Leung at 617-304-6562.
2025 Short-term Missions Opportunities
New updates on this year's teams. Please refer to the link here for trip descriptions, dates, and deadlines.
New Opportunity in Republic of Congo 3.5 weeks, July 3-29 or July 31-August 25
Want to make long-lasting impact in families and a community? New Sight (eye hospital) will be launching children’s day camps this summer to work alongside the New Sight team to share the gospel and love of Jesus. Some French is helpful but not mandatory. Approx. cost- $3500.
Weekly Prayer Requests
Our Global Partners
Pray for global partners Jordan & Lois family serving in East Asia. Pray for them as they establish friendship with their neighbors and invite them to do bible studies. Pray for open doors to the Gospel.
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Pastor Ken Liu’s Sabbatical Pastor Ken is currently on his 6-month sabbatical. Please pray for him to be renewed and refreshed through this sabbatical.
Social Responsibility (SR) Committee Prayer Request
Please continue to pray for peace in various places in the world still wracked by conflict and war, such as Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan.
Board of Deacons (BOD) Prayer Requests
Pray for wisdom for our facilities staff, pastoral staff, and BOD in the facilities management of our church buildings, including 120 roof repair and remediation and Newton Chapel HVAC.
Pray for BCEC’s visioning process as the vision team meets monthly and as we collect congregational input from the multiple in-person gatherings and online survey.
Pray for the growth and development of our next generation of volunteers, lay leaders, deacons, and lay elders.
