Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Dear Friends of Asian and Multicultural Ministries in Canada (AMMiC),
As I sat down to write this letter to you, the song of praise in the Doxology came out and filled my heart in a special way. Although the world has not yet fully broken free from the COVID-19 pandemic, or perhaps never will, the Church of Christ should be and is the living testimony to God’s power and goodness despite dark clouds that hover over all of us for nearly three years.
I am truly encouraged to hear how Christian churches all over, not only in our Province ACNA, or in ANiC and AMMiC, have been sharing the gospel and extending their ministries in steadfast and creative ways. The Holy Spirit continues to lead God’s people forward. Therefore, in this year’s annual fundraising event for AMMiC, I invite you all to join us in giving thanks to God and celebrating his work that always amazes us.
The in-person annual fundraising event will be held on Saturday, September 10, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. We will share highlights of our ministry, including: (1) Growth of the AMMiC Lay School, (2) Birth of the new church plant, Good Shepherd Burnaby, and (3) Ministry development to reach recent immigrants, particularly young people from Hong Kong. A luncheon will be served as a token of appreciation to you for being our ministry partners.
How do I give?
God has been providing for AMMiC financially with what we need each year, no more no less. This year’s AMMiC fundraising target stays at CAD $150,000 (to provide for AMMiC staff remuneration, leadership training, and funding for new church planting). Nona and I believe that God has his will and special mission for us in these challenging times, and we decide to commit a donation of $12,000 to his cause.
The in-person ministry sharing and fundraising luncheon will be held at the Anglican Network Church of the Good Shepherd Vancouver, 189 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. Please RSVP to our invitation by email to fundraising@ammic.ca or by phone to 604-303-1135. If you are not available to attend in-person, you are very welcome to watch the recording to be posted on AMMiC’s website, www.ammic.ca. Donations by cheque can be made out to AMMiC amd mailed to 160-4611 No. 6 Road, Richmond, BC, V6V 2L3. You can also donate via Interac e-Transfer to donations@ammic.ca.
Ordination of a Permanent Deacon
We take this opportunity to announce the joyous news of the ordination of Mr. Yat Fai Alvin Ng to the Permanent Diaconate in ANiC AMMiC. The ordination will take place on the same day, Saturday, September 10, at 2:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Vancouver. God willing, Alvin will be AMMiC’s second Vocational Deacon, and he will serve as a non-stipend Deacon at Good Shepherd Vancouver. All are welcome to witness his ordination and support him in his ordained ministry.
Praise be to God, and heartfelt thanks to you for your partnership in the gospel.
With every blessing in Christ,
The Rt. Rev. Stephen Leung
Area Bishop (Asian and Multicultural Ministries), Anglican Network in Canada
President, Asian and Multicultural Ministries in Canada
Rector, Anglican Network Church of the Good Shepherd