Mar 24, 2024 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Wearing a mask inside the church is highly recommended. If you have any symptoms, please rest at home. The sermons will be uploaded to our YouTube channel on 2:30pm.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym; Junior JAM 10:15 am @A9
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am – 12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in the Gym
    • Junior & Senior Sunday School in B11
  2. 3.9 DB meeting excerpts:
  • Before discussing the renovation options and procedures, the deacon board listened to suggestions from various departmental chairpersons and key leaders of the church. The deacon board will seek professional opinions before deciding about the renovation, considering various factors and considerations. Parishioners are encouraged to share their suggestions before the final decision.
  • Decided to invite Pastor Jason Ng to become the Pastor of Community Outreach and Service, working no less than an average of ten hours per week starting April 1, 2024. (Pastor Ng confirmed the one-year contract)
  • With regret, we have accepted the retirement request of Mimi Chu, starting on April 1, 2024.
  • Decided to recruit a youth/children intern(s), working under Pastor Bill.
  • Explored the idea of recruiting a volunteer pastor to serve in the church.
  • Extended the contract of Pastor Don for one more year starting April 15, 2024 and ends on April 14, 2025.
  • Decided not to consider any rental request for long-term use because of imminent church renovation. The general affairs manager, Joseph Wong, will work with the administrative staff to handle future rental inquiries.
  • The IT department will assess the possibility of enhancing the church’s cybersecurity measures.
  • The new staff review profiles for pastoral and administrative staff have been approved, and potential members for different staff SRGs will be approached.
  1. 4/14(Sun. 2:30-4pm) the Retirement Celebration of Mimi Chu will be on Zoom. Fellowship or individual pre-recording or live sharing are welcome (less than 3 min). Please contact Joanna.
  2. Staff News: Pastor David is preaching at Burnaby PG Church today.

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  1. 3/26(Tue) 27 Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode. Pastor Kim Yu will share ministry of CCM Small Town Mission .
  2. 3/10-4/8 “30 Day of Prayer For the Muslim World” Digital Prayer Guide and Kids’ version are available online for purchase. Free online Chinese Daily Prayer Guide is also available.
  3. 3/29 (Fri. 7-9pm) MBCCA Joint Good Friday Service in person @Fraser Lands Church (3330 SE Marine Drive, Vancouver). English speaker Pastor Michael Welbers. Cantonese, Youth, Children program available.
  4. 3/31(next Sunday) Easter Baptismal & Membership Ceremony Baptism: 1; Membership transferral: 11
  • 10am English and JAM service in the gym. Joint Children Sunday School Activity @B7; Junior & Senior High and Adult Sunday school paused and will celebrate in the gym. Group photo with the DB taking after the service
  • 8:30am & 11:30am Cantonese Service in the sanctuary. Group photo taken at 11:15am
  • 10am Mandarin Gospel Sunday Service in A8. Please invite your Mandarin speaking family members and friends to join. Group photo taken after the service
  1. Lent Devotional. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lent season, started on Wednesday, February 14. Please grab a copy of the 2004 UGM Lent Devotional from the reception table as a gift for you to use this Lent season.
  2. 5/2-5(Thu-Sun. 7:30pm) the 52nd Chinese Bible Conference in ECBC. Speaker Rev. Lawrence Ko. Cantonese speaking with Mandarin translation.
  3. 4/19(Fri. 7:15-9:30pm) YAM Event at the gym. Fit for ages 18+. Please invite your family members and friends to join.
  4. Pacific Grace English Activities PGEA
  • PG Conversational English PGCE @A9, Free

Open to: Mandarin-speaking international students

Objectives: Enhance English conversation skills in a small group by exploring various topics every week.

Enhancing English skills through writing, reading, and listening to hymns.

Time: Mondays 2-3:30pm

Tutors: Ivy Chan & William Ho

Registration: 604-416 3263 Pastor Audrey (Registration is now full. New applicants will be wait-listed）

  • PG English Corner PGEC Spring Session (4/10 – 5/29) @A9, Free

Open to: Cantonese or Mandarin speaking adults

Objectives: Improving everyday basic functional English in a small group using video clips, songs, and simple Bible passages.

Time: Wednesdays 10-11:30am

Tutor: Susan Kwan

Registration: 604-416-3263 Pastor Audrey; 604-416-3260 Pastor Steven

  1. Please pray for the sick and their families.