A Note from Pastor Chris to the Church Family
Dear CCC Family,
It’s a joy and an honor to step into this new chapter with you as your lead pastor. From the first time I visited CCC, I could sense a love for God and a genuine heart for people. Jesus Himself said this sums up the entirety of Scripture: Love God and love people. I look forward to continuing in that spirit and seeing what God will do in our midst.
As we begin this journey, my prayer is that CCC will remain a place where people encounter Christ, find community, and are equipped to serve both here and around the world. Let’s walk into this next season expectant for what God will accomplish through His Spirit and His people.
I can’t wait to meet you, hear your stories, and discover how we can grow together in Christ.
With gratitude and anticipation,
Pastor Chris and Jenny Milbrath
November 17, 2025
What’s happening at Church?
Our Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30AM in our sanctuary, and the video-recording will be posted on this page each Sunday. All our services are conducted in English. We welcome everyone!
Sunday Morning Worship Service
November 30, 2025 10:30AM
Watch on YouTube
Announcements - december 2, 2025
1. This Sunday, Pastor Chris will preach “The Peace of God” with Isaiah 26:3 as Scripture reading. Communion will be served.
On Sunday we light the second candle of the Advent wreath, the Peace candle. As we prepare for the coming of Jesus, we remember that Jesus is our hope and our peace. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
2. We have been informed that everyone in the Chinese Community Church congregation is welcome to attend the Celebration of Life service and Wake for our dear departed sister Gon Chan this Thursday, December 4, 7:00-8:00PM, East Lawn Memorial Chapel at 4300 Folsom Blvd. Please note that the Friday afternoon event that follows is a private family-only burial service.
3. Please note the dates and times of the following Christmas activities:
December 4, this Thursday (!), 7:00-9:00PM: CCC Orchestra and Christmas Choir Rehearsal @ CCC
December 14, 10:30 to 11:45AM December 14, 2025, 10:30 to 11:45 am - Children’s Christmas Program / Sermon by Pastor Chris
The Sunday School children will present a play “Time Machine Talk Show”. Please join us for an enjoyable morning of entertainment at a look back on the birth of Jesus.
December 18, Thursday, 7:00-9:00PM: CCC Orchestra and Christmas Choir Rehearsal @ CCC
December 20, Saturday afternoon TBD, CCC Orchestra and Choir @ ACC on Maple Tree
December 21, Sunday, 10:30 to 11:45Am - Christmas Service. You will not want to miss our Lifesong Praise Fellowship full orchestra and worship team performance on this special celebration Sunday, followed by a light lunch. 8:30AM CCC Orchestra and Christmas Choir Call time before Sunday Service at 10:30AM
December 24, Wednesday, 5:00PM. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. A uniting in remembrance that Jesus is the “Light of the World”, bring glory to God and sing Him praise with favorite Christmas songs and hymns accompanied by talented musicians and vocalists. (There are no refreshments after this service so everyone can celebrate at their own gatherings) 4:00PM CCC Orchestra and Christmas Choir Call Time for Christmas Eve Worship at 5:00PM.
Prayer/Praise
Let's pray that God will continue to pour His comfort and grace on the family of our sister Gon Chan who went Home to God on November 24 at age 98. Gon was seventh of ten children of Yan and Hom Shee Fong. Her siblings are the late Willam Fong, Tuey Lowe, Penny Yee, and Velma Leong. She is s survived by her son Tim Chan, daughter Jody Whitlock, and sister Mary Yee (Jimmie Yee). Gon grew up attending CCC and enjoyed many of our church activities. It was a blessing for Pastor Louis and Pastor Mark to share communion with her at home visitations.
We pray for Pastor Chris that God will give him wisdom, strength, and grace as he starts ministering to our church family. May his servant-leadership role help us to actively continue in ministry and evangelism, and serve the individual spiritual needs of our congregation. As we pray for more to join CCC, more importantly, we pray that Pastor Chris and the church family will be used by God to bring people to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior so that they will become believers in the Body of Christ.
Praise God for the Sanctuary update presentation by architect Darryl Chinn who provided a sneak peek at renderings of the new building and amenities. We are thankful for the shared vision with Pastor Chris to move forward in CCC’s spiritual growth and journey for the next chapter and generations.
Please pray for healing for Sharon Wong, Maybelle Whang, Jan Bowman, Rachel Chou.
Our Weekly Church Programs
Sunday School - Grades Preschool (potty trained) - 12th: 9:30-10:30 AM
Children's Church - Grades Preschool (potty trained) - 6th: 10:30-11:45 AM
Men's Bible Study - Tuesday, 7:00PM. Contact our brother and elder Tom Fong for more info.
Women’s Bible Study – Wednesday, 7:00PM. Contact our sister Adele at adeledin@yahoo.com.
Young Adults Fellowship, every other Sunday, 9:30AM. Email cccya25@gmail.com for info.
Pickleball Fellowship @ the Gym, Sundays, 1:30-3:30PM. Contact Patty Fong at pfongdds@gmail.com to sign up.
Scripture this week —
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." – John 14:27 NIV
Ponder —
"As we pour out our bitterness, God pours in His peace." – F.B. Meyer (1847-1929)
Takeaway –
Inner peace is a consequence of an intimate relationship with God.