Aug 27, 2023 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Individuals attending church may opt to wear a mask or not, but are advised to be aware of and mindful of both the health of any vulnerable persons in the vicinity and their own wellbeing.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am ˉ 12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7;
    • Adult Sunday School will take a break for July-August
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
  2. 2024-25 the Deacons Election ballots will be counted TODAY at 1pm at A10. Results will be announced on September 3
  3. Excerpts from DB Meeting on August 12, 2023
  • The ministry aimed towards newcomers from Hong Kong will be led temporarily by pastoral staff until Rev. Isaac Man. assumes the responsibilities.
  • The deacon board will host an appreciation lunch on September 3rd to express gratitude to Pastor and Mrs. Zhuang.
  • Regarding reintroducing certain elements into the worship service after the pandemic, Holy Communion should first not be taken routinely. The officiating pastor can encourage the parishioners to meditate on the significance of the ordinance in different ways. In response to worshiping God, it’s important to consider having an act of offering in the order of service thus encourage creative and practical offerings in both spiritual and financial terms.
  • The December AGM will be held in person at church on December 3.
  • The 2024 deacon board and departmental chairperson planning and budget meeting will be held in person at church on October 21.
  • To gain a better understanding of the practical renovation needs, the church should consider how the building is used by the community and its parishioners.
  • Alex Tang, Yue Ming Tang, Cindy Ho and Ida Lui are appointed as counters of ballots for the 2024/2025 deacon election on August 27.
  1. For Planning & Budget 2024, all department/committee leaders, please submit your expenses before Se 10. You could choose to use Digital Voucher or printed voucher for approval and submit with receipts to
  2. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2024-2025 Departmental Chairpersons. May our brothers and sisters respond to the call of our Lord to be a servanthood leader.
  3. Please keep quiet in the hallways outside the gym, B7, the sanctuary, A8 during all the Sunday Services.
  4. Staff News: Today, Pastor David is preaching in Lord’s Love Church and Pastor Don in Brentwood Park Alliance Church. Pastor Esmond has signed a new two-year contract with the church commencing September 1, 2023.

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s take a moment to pray for the families impacted by the wildfire, particularly those in Yellowknife, Kelowna, and the island of Maui.
  2. 10/8(Sun) Thanksgiving Baptismal & Membership Ceremony If you want to be baptized or apply for church membership, please contact Pastor Bill. Applicants need to take Baptismal/Membership Classes and have a lunch / interview with the Deacon Board on 9/17 (Sun).
  3. 10/27-29「the 38th Mission Conference」, speaker Will Dodson. Please mark your calendar.

The tentative schedule:

Friday Oct 27

6:30-7:30  Dinner

7:30-8:30  Keynote Speech ˉ Will Dodson

8:30-9:30  Panel Discussion ˉ Local Cross-Cultural Mission Opportunities

Saturday Oct 28

5:00-6:30  Panel Discussion ˉ Non-conventional Mission Opportunities

6:30-7:30  Dinner

7:30-8:30  Will Dodson

Sunday Oct 29

10:00-11:30          Joint Worship (Sermon: Will Dodson)

  1. 8/19「Community Day」serving the community. BIG THANKS to all the volunteers. Our joint effort made the event successful.
  2. 「Friday Fitness」new Chinese Hymn & Gospel Message Sharing session in Sept 9:30-10:30am. Register Sallen Chan
  3. 9/24(Sun. 1pm) Welcome Lunch for newcomers of Jun-Sept. Please register with Tom Tsang before 9/17.
  4. 9/10(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday School. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”. The North parking lot (at the back) will be reserved for evacuation.
  5. 9/23(Sat)9:30am-6pm Red Cross First Aid Certificate Course ˉ English @Burnaby CCM. $55 each (original fee $115, $60 subsidized by the church). Register with Cecilia Li, Joanna Li or by 9/3(Sun).
  6. Please pray for the sick and families.