Nov 19, 2023 Church News

  1. Thank you, Pastor Dawn Humphreys for allowing God to use you today to breathe life through His word. May God bless your ministry
  2. Welcome to our Sunday Service.  Due to an increase in COVID cases, wearing a mask inside the church is highly recommended. If you have any symptoms, please rest at home. You can find free testing kits at the welcome table
  • 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 in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
  2. 11.11 DB meeting excerpts
  • A proposal was made to transition Awana to a new program gradually and strategically, with thorough preparation, promotion, recruitment, and training. The earliest start date for the new program is September 2025.
  • There is an open position for a part-time director of community outreach and service, and the application deadline is 11/30. The church is looking for someone to dedicate ten hours per week to overseeing and enhancing the community programs.
  • A committee has been formed to supervise the church renovation project in 2024. Members include Joseph Wong, Oliver Chan, Pastor Esmond Chow, Alan Chan and Arthur Chui.
  • An additional $30,000 will be provided for Richmond PGMBC’s building project, in addition to the already allocated $20,000.
  • There will be a $40,000 contingency fund in the church’s 2024 budget.
  • Pastor Chan, Vicki Chiu, and Rachel Vong are part of the discernment team responsible for evaluating parishioners applying for the MB Leadership Development Partnership Grant at ACTS seminary.
  • The MBCCA Christmas Banquet and Election of executives will be held in PGMBC on 12/7.
  • The Personal Information Policy received endorsement and will be implemented in phases.
  • The decision was made regarding subsidizing parishioners who billet out-of-town church speakers.
  1. The Deacon Board established the upcoming schedule for the AGM:
    • 11/19 AGM booklet released to the congregation
    • 11/24-26 Pre-AGM Family Chat to answer questions
    • 12/3 AGM to resolve questions and vote
  2. 11/26 (Sun) in-person Pre-AGM Family Chat: 11:30am English @Gym, Mandarin @A8; 10am Cantonese. All are welcome. Sunday School will be paused. Family Chat Agenda
  • Prayer
  • Introduction by Pastor Bill
  • Overall 2023 report and 2024 plan from all pastors
  • Thanksgiving, comments, questions and suggestions by the deacons, department chairs, committee chairs and parishioners, voting on Zoom in AGM
  • Budget and financial statement presentation by Rachel Vong
  • Question and Answer on budget
  • Closing Prayer
  1. Nominating Church Member Representatives to 2024 Deacon’s Nomination Committee, PG members can submit nominations to Pastor David in writing or by e-mail: Please do not contact the nominee(s) as Pastor David will confirm with them regarding their nomination. The names will be included for the election during the AGM on 12/3(Sun).
  2. Guidelines for Cancellation of in-person Sunday gatherings: In case of inclement weather or unforeseen events, the lead pastor, in consultation with the Executive Committee, will decide by 6:00 am on Sunday whether to cancel in-person Sunday gatherings and switch to online activities. A message will be sent to all WhatsApp groups, posted on the church’s website & Facebook
  3. Staff News: Pastor David will take a no pay leave on 11/14 -12/1.

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  1. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for the Awana children ministry
  2. 2024 Flower Dedication sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. $50/date by offering with an envelope checking “Flowers” and your name
  3. The current offering for the mission as of Nov. 15 is $71,115.6, while the mission budget for 2023 is $91,950
  4. 11/28(Tues. 7:30pm) Joint Mission Prayer Meeting Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Our supporting missionary Ah Gor will share his service in the fields. All welcome
  5. 2024 Mission Fest is coming to the heart of Vancouver on 2/15-17, hosted by Westside Church. Please see the website for the details
  6. Complimentary 2024 PG Calendar is available to pick up at the front desk, one for each family
  7. Navigate: Listen to Our Story-November 23 at 1pm. To register, please go to https://shorturl.at/clxVY