Nov 26, 2023 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. We would like to extend our appreciation to the members of our church family for their willingness to share their powerful “Job Story” this morning. Due to the personal sharing this morning, today’s sharing will not be posted on YouTube.
  2. 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, High School Sunday Schools paused due to Family Chat
  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. Today in-person Pre-AGM Family Chat: 11:30am English @Gym, Mandarin @A8; 10am Cantonese. All are welcome. Sunday School will be paused. English Family Chat Agenda:
  • Prayer
  • Introduction by Pastor Bill
  • 2024 plan
  • Budget and financial statement presentation by Deacon Rachel Vong
  • Overall 2023 report, Thanksgiving, comments, suggestions, questions and answers by the deacons, department chairs, committee chairs and parishioners
  • Closing Prayer
  1. 12/3 (next week) 2:30p ˉ AGM to resolve questions and vote. Translations provided. AGM handbook hard copies are available in the reception table. Agenda:
  • Opening Prayer by Pastor Chan
  • Adoption of agenda
  • Election of Member Representatives of the 2024 Nominating Committee
  • Acceptance of the Annual Ministry Report of 2023
  • Adoption of the 2024 Mission Budget
  • Adoption of the 2024 PGMBC Ministry Plans and Budget
  • Any other business
  • Closing prayer by Pastor Bill Chan
  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(Next Sun).
  2. Guidelines for Cancellation of in-person Sunday gatherings: due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the lead pastor, in consultation with the Executive Committee, will decide by 6:00 am on Sunday on whether the church will suspend in person Sunday activities and transition to online activities. A message will be sent to all WhatsApp groups, posted on the church’s website & Facebook. Leaders, please notify your members to join the gatherings on Zoom instead. The gathering time, simplified rundown will be the same as in the past. The sermon will be uploaded to our YouTube channel on 2:30pm .
  3. Staff News: Pastor David will take a no pay leave on 11/14 -12/1.

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  1. 11/28(Tues. 7:30pm) Joint Mission Prayer Meeting  https://meet.google.com/xxg-xkkr-krr. Our supporting missionary Ah Gor will share his service in the fields. All welcome.
  2. Pastor Don’s Advent Sermon Series
  • Advent ˉ meaning “coming” ˉ is a season of preparation for the celebration of Christmas. To help in our preparation for Christmas as a church as well as in our individual lives, during the first three Sundays of December we will be following the themes of Advent in our English Worship Service. We will then follow that up with a sermon discussion time during our adult English Sunday School. The theme we will be following in this series is that of “Regifting Christmas.” Christmas is the celebration of the giving of God’s greatest gift to us ˉ Jesus Christ. In this series we will be discovering how we can not only fully receive God’s gift for ourselves but be part of giving that gift to others as well. We hope you plan to attend all the services and stay for the discussion during Sunday School to learn practical ways how you can make your celebration of Christmas more meaningful for yourself, your family, as well as others. This would also be a good time to invite others to come to church with you.

Sermons and Studies in this Series:

December 3 Regifting Hope

December 10 Regifting Faith

December 17 Regifting Peace

  1. The current offering for the mission as of Nov. 19 is $78,775.60, while the mission budget for 2023 is $91,950
  2. 2024 Mission Fest 「THE LORD WORKING WITH THEM」is coming to the heart of Vancouver on 2/15-17, hosted by Westside Church. Please see the website for the details
  3. Complimentary 2024 PG Calendar is available to pick up at the front desk, one for each family