Sep 17, 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 & High School Sunday School: Paused due to Back to School BBQ
  2. 9.9 DB meeting excerpts:
  • Because of personal reasons, Rev. Isaac Tak Hong Man’s withdrawal letter from the position of Director of HK Ministry has been accepted, regrettably, by the Deacon Board. The current three Cantonese pastors will oversee this ministry for the time being.
  • The Mandarin Pastoral Search Committee has put forward Pastor Audrey Sheu as the Mandarin Pastoral candidate. Following the interview and thorough reference checks, the deacon board has concluded to extend a one-year contract to her, requiring no less than 22 hours of work per week, starting on October 1.
  • In 2024, the deacon board meeting will remain scheduled on the second Saturday of the month from 930 am to 1230 pm.
  • The integration of the evangelism departments of the three language congregations into a single collaborative unit by 2024 will result in enhanced cooperation and collaboration. It will be overseen by Vicki Chiu and Rennie Shum with the former as coordinator.
  • To fill the vacant department chair positions, various members will be approached.
  • An appreciation lunch will be provided to department chairs who served faithfully in the past years during the 2024 Planning and Budget meeting on October 21 in the church.
  • Regrettably, Ivan So stepped down from the position of English Evangelism Department chair because of personal reasons, and his resignation was accepted by the Deacon Board.
  • The 2024 Honorarium Schedule for external speakers was approved.
  • The Community Task Force will join forces with the APS Committee to evaluate the potential of using church resources and building alongside the city to provide support to the community during natural catastrophes or extreme situations.
  1. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2024-2025 Departmental Chairpersons. In response to the Lord’s call, may our brothers and sisters become servant leaders.
  2. 10/21(Sat.9a-3p) Old & New Deacons and Departmental Chairperson Planning Meeting. May God lead the plan and budget for 2024.
  3. TODAY Back to School BBQ starts 11:30a in the gym & back parking lot. The north(back) parking lot is reserved for the ev A great way to kick off the new school year
  4. 9/23 (Sat. 10am) MBCCA Leadership Training will be in the Gym. Deacons, Chairpersons and Fellowship Leaders please mark your calendar to join. Registration before 9/20:https://forms.gle/qSkTMsdPhUQrn9149
  5. Please keep quiet in the hallways outside the gym, B7, the sanctuary, A8 during all the Sunday Services.

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  1. We are happy to welcome from JAM Joshua Chan, Malise Cheung, Kayla Lee and Timothy Ngai to our English Sunday Service starting last Sunday. May God provide them with wisdom and direction in every aspect of their lives.
  2. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for the College and Youth fellowship.
  3. 10/8(Sun) Thanksgiving Baptismal & Membership Ceremony Applicants will have a lunch/interview with the Deacon Board TODAY in B7.
  4. Cantonese「Happy Friday」Chinese Hymn & Gospel Message Sharing session on Sept 9:30-10:30am. Register Sallen Chan
  • 10/6 12:30-1:45pm Seminar「 Healthy Diet to Stay Away from Cancer」 led by registered nutritionist Teresa Lau followed by a luck draw. All are welcome
  1. BIG THANKS to all for your corporation during the past earthquake and fire drill. Appreciations to all volunteers.