Aug 17, 2025 Church News

1. Welcome to our Sunday The sermons will be uploaded to our YouTube channel at 2:30pm.

• English & Youth Service: 10:00am @ Gym; JAM @B7; Junior JAM 10am @B4
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:00 am @Sanctuary

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am – 12:30pm

• Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7;
• Adult class is taking a break in the summer; Senior High School in A10; Junior High Sunday School in A13

3. 6.07 DB Meeting Excerpts is available online for review
4. 2026-27 the Deacons Nomination Committee announces the nominees. Profiles are available online and on the bulletin board.

• The Ballots continued to be distributed by a deacon. After today, the unclaimed ballots will be sent to the church members by mail. If you haven’t received it by 8/22, please contact or call 604-416-3257
• The deadline for all ballots to be received and considered valid is Sunday, August 31, at 1:00 pm. To ensure your vote arrives on time, mail your ballot as soon as possible. Results will be announced on September 7.

5. For Planning & Budget 2026, all departments/committees leaders, please submit your expenses before Sept 7. You could choose to use Digital Voucher or printed voucher for approval and submit with receipts to
6. If you would like to be newly added to the church group mail list to receive the prayer letter, weekly bulletin and other information, please fill the online form. No need to refill the form if you are already on the list.
7. Recently, we have been unable to locate various items in the kitchen. It would be appreciated if you could return the items to their original places after use. Thank you for your cooperation.
8. Staff news: N/A

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9. 8/26 7:30pm Joint Mission Prayer Meeting Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Janice Wong from CIM will share Ghana’s update.
10. In-Person English Ministries Prayer Time on Wed. 7:30pm in B11, please come in through the gym entrance.
11. 10/12(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 9/21 (Sun)
12. The Soccer Camp Planning Committee wants to extend our deepest gratitude to the amazing team of over 26 volunteers who dedicated their time, energy, and love to making this week’s soccer camp a tremendous success! Of the 50 campers who attended this year, 40 were not from Pacific Grace. Your selfless service, joyful spirits, and commitment to our campers have truly made a lasting impact. Thank you for being the salt and light in our community. We look forward to your service again in 2026.
13. 8/21(Thu. 10a-1p) Harvest Festival hosted by the Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House will be held in the Clinton Park. Free community event. Let’s join and meet our neighbors!
14. Lighthouse Ministry: next visit on 9/18(Thu) in English
15. 9/14(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday School. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
16. The Mission Dpt decided to support our 17-28 year-olds students to join Urbana 25 on Dec 28 to Midnight NYE – a Christian student missions Inquiry
17. Please pray for the sick and the family.