Mandarin Congregations
As we reflect on 2025, we give thanks to God for His continued faithfulness and gracious leading in the Mandarin Ministry. Over the past year, we have witnessed steady growth not only in numbers but also in spiritual maturity, fellowship, and servant-hearted commitment among our congregation. We praise the Lord for the many ways He has strengthened and expanded this ministry.
Sunday Services and Attendance
The Mandarin Ministry has maintained stable attendance throughout the year, with our Sunday services consistently welcoming over 140 people. This steady participation reflects God’s sustaining grace and the warm, supportive community that our members continue to cultivate.
We rejoice to see brothers and sisters growing in their faith and commitment to Christ through regular worship and fellowship.
Adult Sunday School
Our Adult Sunday School ministry has continued to grow and expand this year. The three-stage program—Faith Exploration, Faith Foundation, and Faith Deepening—remains the backbone of our teaching structure, providing systematic and practical biblical education for believers at different stages of their spiritual journey.
In response to the increasing number of participants, we added another Faith Foundation class this year to better accommodate new believers and seekers. This additional class has allowed us to provide more personal care, smaller group interaction, and more effective teaching.
In the 5 PM service, the 30-minute small group discussion at the end of each service continues to be a meaningful time for Bible study and fellowship. We are thankful that nearly everyone stays to participate, showing a deep desire to engage with God’s Word together. We also run Alpha Course after the service every Sunday night for young couples.
Growth Group Ministry
This year, we intentionally sought to strengthen our discipleship and pastoral care through the establishment of more Growth Groups. By God’s grace, two new groups were formed and are now running well. These groups provide members with opportunities for deeper relationships, mutual support, and closer study of Scripture in a more personal setting.
We are encouraged by the positive response and spiritual fruit we have seen. God willing, we hope to continue building more Growth Groups in the coming year so that more brothers and sisters may be connected, cared for, and equipped for service.
Thursday Morning Joy Fellowship: Primarily serving seniors, this group maintains an attendance of around 30 members and provides a warm environment for worship, learning, and companionship.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we move forward into 2026, we prayerfully set forth the following goals:
- Further develop the Adult Sunday School and Growth Group ministries to provide deeper and more structured discipleship.
- Raise up and equip more leaders to share in teaching, pastoral care, and ministry responsibilities.
- Continue expanding the Mandarin Ministry’s outreach, spreading the gospel to Eastwood, Ermington, and beyond.
May the Lord continue to guide us and use this ministry for His glory.
Christine Yang (Assistant Minister - Mandarin)