1. Welcome to our Sunday Service.

• English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30 am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @A8

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.
3. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30a ˉ 12:30p
   • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
4. 10/21(Sat.9a-3p @Gym) Old & New Deacons and Departmental Chairperson Planning Meeting. May God lead the plan and budget for 2024.
5. Staff News: Pastor David is preaching at NSPGMBC this morning. 10/16 Pastor Audrey will attend VCEMF meeting in the morning.

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6. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for Tue Bible Study Group.
7. 2024 Flower Dedicationsign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board. $50/date by offering with an envelope checking “Flowers” and your name.
8. 10/27-29(Fri-Sun) the 38th Mission Conference. Dinner options on Fri/Sat sessions. $8/person per session after subsidy. Register at  before 10/20. Onsite registration is available after English Sunday Service. The speakers will use either English or Cantonese. If you want to join the WhatsApp translation group, please register and bring your own earphones.

1. Welcome to our Holy Communion Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. 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

2. 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
3. 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.
4. 10/21(Sat.9a-3p) Old & New Deacons and Departmental Chairperson Planning Meeting. May God lead the plan and budget for 2024.
5. Today marks the addition of Pastor Audrey Sheu to our pastoral team, where she will serve as the Mandarin Ministry Pastor. She will work no less than 22 hours per week. Phone#604-416-3263. Email 
6. The staff office hour schedule:

Sun | Pastors & Tony; Mon | Joanna;

Tue | Pr. David, Pr. Esmond, Pr. Audrey & Joanna, Tony;

Wed |Pr. Steven & Joanna, Tony; Thu | Pr. Bill & Tony;

Fri | Pr. Bill, Pr. Steven, Pr. Audrey & Joanna, Tony

7. Staff News: 10/2(Mon) The office will be closed to make up for 9/30 Truth and Reconciliation Day

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8. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for each other
9. 10/8(Sun) Joint Thanksgiving Sunday Service:

• Deacon Board approved 4 to be baptized and 12 to join membership:
• 10am English Service / JAM in the basement; Mandarin@A8
• Cantonese: 8:30am & 11:30am in the sanctuary
• English/Children/Cantonese Sunday School ˉ normal

10. 10/27-29(Fri-Sun) the 38th Mission Conference. Dinner options on Fri/Sat sessions. $8/person per session after subsidy. Register at  before 10/20. Onsite registration starts from 10/1(next Sun) after English Sunday Service.

11. 11/4(Sat. 5-6:30pm. @the sanctuary) Cantonese seminar led by Rev. Andrew Kwong (邝炳钊牧师) about the life of Christians in heaven after death. The discussions that matter most are those that explore how we can live a Christ-centered life
12. Cantonese「Happy Friday」

• 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.

13. Because of a lack of participants registering as a group, the pre-planned First Aid Certificate Group Training through Red Cross for PG has been cancelled. However, APS still suggests that anyone interested takes the same course somewhere else. A portion of the training expenses will be subsidized. Please contact  before you register for the course.
14. Please pray for the pregnant sister, the sick and families.

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

2. 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
3. 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.

4. 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.
5. 10/21(Sat.9a-3p) Old & New Deacons and Departmental Chairperson Planning Meeting. May God lead the plan and budget for 2024.
6. 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
7. 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
8. Please keep quiet in the hallways outside the gym, B7, the sanctuary, A8 during all the Sunday Services.

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9. 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.
10. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for the College and Youth fellowship.
11. 10/8(Sun) Thanksgiving Baptismal & Membership Ceremony Applicants will have a lunch/interview with the Deacon Board TODAY in B7.
12. 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

13. BIG THANKS to all for your corporation during the past earthquake and fire drill. Appreciations to all volunteers.

1. Welcome to our Holy Communion Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. 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

2. In-Person English Sunday School: Paused Today. All Children, Youth and High School and Adult Sunday Schools will resume on September 10
3. 2024-2025 Deacon Election: Oliver Chan & Rennie Shum have been officially elected as they have received over 2/3 of the votes. 9/9(Sat) Online Old and New Deacon Board meeting. Thank you, Alex Tang, Yue Ming Tang, Cindy Ho and Ida Lui for counting the ballots.
4. 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 
5. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2024-2025 Departmental Chairpersons. May our brothers and sisters become servanthood leaders in response to the Lord’s call.
6. Please keep quiet in the hallways outside the gym, B7, the sanctuary, A8 during all the Sunday Services.
7. Staff News: the office will be closed on Monday for Labour Day Holiday.
8. We express our gratitude to Pastor Zhuang and Mrs. Zhuang for their faithful service over the past two years. May God continue to lead and bless you. He will no longer serve as PGMBC Mandarin pastor after September 14.

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9. We are happy to welcome from JAM Joshua Chan, Malise Cheung, Kayla Lee and Timothy Ngai to our English Sunday Service starting on September 10. May God continue to lead them
10. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for each other.
11. 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).

11. 10/27-29「the 38^th 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)

12. Online Registration for next AWANA year has started
13. 「Friday Fitness」new Chinese Hymn & Gospel Message Sharing session in Sept 9:30-10:30am. Register Sallen Chan
14. 9/24(Sun. 1pm) Welcome Lunch for newcomers of Jun-Sept. Please register with Tom Tsang before 9/17.
15. 9/10(Next 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.
16. 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).
17. Back to School BBQ: We will have our Back-to-School BBQ on September 24 after the service. A great way to kick off the new school year.
18. Please pray for the sick and families.

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

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am ˉ 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School: Fun Day at Clinton Park;
   • Adult Sunday School will take a break for July-August
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
3. 2023-24 the Deacons Nomination Committee announces the nominees are Oliver Chan and Rennie Shum. Profiles are on the bulletin board.

• All ballots were sent to church members by mail, each with a return envelope. If you haven’t received it by 8/15, please contact or call 604-416-3257
• The deadline for all ballots to be received and considered valid is Sunday, August 27 at 1:00 pm. To ensure your vote arrives on time, mail your ballot as soon as possible.
• Results will be announced on September 3.

4. 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.

5. For Planning & Budget 2024, all departments/committees 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
6. 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
7. Staff News: Pastor Esmond has signed a new two-year contract with the church commencing September 1, 2023.

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8. 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 an interview with the Deacon Board on 9/17 (Sun).
9. 8/22 Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Rev. Anthony Yeung will share Indonesia Ministry.
10. 10/27-29「the 38^th Mission Conference」, speaker Will Dodson. Please mark your calendar.
11. 8/19「Community Day」serving the community. BIG THANKS to all the volunteers. Our joint effort made the event successful.
12. 8/25(Fri. 7:30pm) Cantonese Music Gospel Night「重拾信望爱 (Regain Faith, Hope and Love)」Hong Kong Christian singer Gary Lau will share @PG. Cantonese-speaking family and friends are invited.
13. 「Friday Fitness」new Chinese Hymn & Gospel Message Sharing session in Sept 9:30-10:30am. Register Sallen Chan

• 8/25 Exercise and Praise Dance paused. Ping-Pong on 1-3pm.

14. 9/24(Sun. 1pm) Welcome Lunch for newcomers of Jun-Sept. Please register with Tom Tsang before 9/17.
15. 8/26(Sat. 1:30 -3:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training ˉ Refresher @ ZOOM. It is MANDATORY for all senior, children and youth workers to attend once a year. New volunteers are requested to join an orientation training. Register with Miranda Fong :
16. 9/10(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday school. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
17. 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).
18. Please remember the families who affected by the wildfire in your prayers, especially in Yellowknife, Kelowna and the island of Maui.