Jun 18, 2023 Church News

  1. Welcome to Father’s Day English/JAM/Cantonese/Mandarin Joint Service and Baby Dedication @ the sanctuary, the Gym and A8. Let’s show our appreciation to all the fathers!
  2. 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.
  3. In-Person English Sunday School – All paused today
  4. Next Sunday:
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10am @A8
  • In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-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.
  1. Excerpts from DB Meeting on Jun 10, 2023:
  • From June 25 onwards, the English, Mandarin, JAM worships and Cantonese Sunday School will start at 10 am. If there’s a PG Family breakfast, the meetings will begin at 10:15 am.
  • Various renovation ideas have been proposed by the Renovation Committee and will be prioritized based on urgency.
  • The mid-year family chat is scheduled for July 2, with three in-person sessions; the first one in Cantonese at 10 am to 11:15 am, and the second and third in Mandarin and English from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm. It will additionally take place virtually on July 7 from 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm in Cantonese and English and on July 8 also from 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm in Cantonese only.
  • The church Community Day has been rescheduled for August 19. It is possible that it could be a collaborative event with CCM.
  • In response to the urgent request for funds to cover the building cost of Richmond Pacific Grace MB Church, it was offered an initial donation of $20,000. This will aid in reducing the current deficit, subject to approval in a special general meeting yet to be arranged. The church’s needs will be presented first in the family chat.
  • APS will purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the procedures for its use will be established.
  • The DB has accepted Rev. Isaac Man’s request to become a volunteer coordinator for the ministry assisting Hong Kong newcomers. He will begin in July and meet with parishioners who are involved in this outreach ministry. Along with them, he could also recruit, gather, and train additional volunteers to assist. Based on the assessment of the ministry’s performance during July and August and his schedule for the last four months of 2023, he may either accept the position of director for the HK Newcomers ministry in September or continue as a volunteer. The position must be officially taken up by no later than January 2024.
  1. If you’re interested in being added to the church group mail list to receive the prayer letter, weekly bulletin, and other information, please complete the online form. No need to refill the form if you are already on the list.
  2. It is highly recommended to register/update your emergency contact with the admin office
  3. Staff news: 6/22-25 Pastor David will preach in Boston Chinese Evangelical church summer camp.

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  1. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. This week will pray for Ladies Fellowship and Caring department.
  2. Please remember our Mission The cheques will be sent to support the missionaries & organizations by the end of June. Please mark “Mission Fund” when you make an offering to support our mission ministries
  3. Proposed Joint Mission Prayer Meeting and language used by guests from June to August
6/27 English TBA Power to Change – Praxis Ottawa
7/25 Cant. Rev. Keynes Kan Mission and Church situation in HK
8/22 C/E/M TBA Future mission ministry
  1. Online Registration for next AWANA year has started.
  2. Cedars at Hopehill Senior Home Monday Service (1:30-2:30pm) If you would like to serve, please contact Miranda Fong
  3. 8/26(Sat. 1-3:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training – 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 :
  4. to all new grads of 2023! The English caring team will have a celebration right after worship service and before Sunday school on June 25. There will be snacks and drinks to celebrate your achievements.
  5. 6/24 Church Picnic @ Burnaby Confederation Park. If you prefer to bring your own food, you are also welcome to join.