1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. 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. It is highly recommended to get the new COVID vaccine and flu shot starting Oct.

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

• • English & Youth Service: 10:00am @ Gym; JAM @B7; Junior JAM 10:15 am @A9
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:00 am @A8

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

• • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult & Senior High School in the gym
  • Junior High Sunday School in A13

3. Please read the 9/21 Deacon Board meeting excerpt:
   • Pastor Audrey has signed a one-year contract commencing October 1, 2024 working no less than 30 hours per week.
   • The one-year contract of Pastor David as part time intentional interim pastor commencing January 1,2025 is in preparation.
   • The Staff Review Group for Pastor Jason and Pastor Victor will be completed to help them enhance their ministry before year’s end in the presence of a lead pastor.
   • Pastor Bill’s request for stress leave on September 16 was accepted, and it will be from October 21 to November 20. Pastor Bill is also entitled to four months’ sabbatical leave after serving full-time in PGMBC for six years since March 1, 2018.
   • The proposed organizational structure of the church and the different responsible persons were endorsed and shown as attached in the bulletin. The new proposed church structure does not require a change in the present church bylaws.
   • The 2025 PGMBC speakers’ honourarium guidelines were adopted.
   • The latest version of the mission department handbook was adopted.
   • The details of implementing the church privacy policy were clarified.
   • The deacon representatives of the 2025 nominating committee are Geraldine Lai and Denise Lau.
4. 10/12(Sat.9a-2p) Old & New Deacons and Departmental Chairperson Planning Meeting. May God lead the plan and budget for 2025.
5. Staff news: The office will be closed on Monday for the National day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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6. 10/13(Sun. 2:30pm) Joint Baptismal & Membership Ceremony at 2:30pm in the sanctuary. Deacon Board approved 8 to be baptized and 22 to join membership:

10/13 Sunday Services are at regular time. 10am English Sunday Service;

7. Keep our Mission ministries in your prayers. When contributing to our mission ministries, please remember to specify “Mission Fund“.
8. 2024 LightHouse Harbour Ministries: Next visit date is 10/10(Thu) 7-9:30pm. Pastor Bill will lead English members and others to serve.
9. 10/18-20 「the 39^th Mission Conference」, speaker Rev. Isaac Quan from CIM Canada. Please mark your calendar
10. 11/4-6 Short Term Mission Trip to Vancouver Island. Pastor David under the leadership of CCM small town mission ministry will go with one brother and three sisters ministering to the Cantonese or Mandarin speaking people in that area, approximately $200/person with max 50% subsidy from Mission Dpt. Please talk to Pastor David Chan before 10/6 if you are interested in joining
11. The deacon board has allocated an additional $2000 to the administrative department for subsidizing attendees of the upcoming Winter Conference. Forty applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, with further details to be provided in the future.

12. 9/29(Sun. 3-5:30pm) English Plan to Protect Online Training – Orientation. 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 :
13. Please refer to the Cantonese Bulletin for outreach programs to invite your Cantonese speaking family members and friends to join.
14. Please pray for the sick and their families.

1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. 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 at 2:30pm.

• English & Youth: 10:00am @ Gym; JAM @B7; Junior JAM 10:15 am @A9
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:00 am @A8

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

• Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult & Senior High School paused for English Family Chat; Junior High School in A13
• Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A10

3. The Deacon Board plans to approach the potential Departmental Chairpersons for 2025-2026. May our brothers and sisters heed the Lord’s call and serve as leaders.
4. 10/12(Sat.9a-2p) Old & New Deacons and Departmental Chairperson Planning Meeting. May God lead the plan and budget for 2025.
5. Staff news: N/A

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6. English Ministries Family Chat – following today’s worship service, we would like to have an English Ministries Family Chat to discuss some concerns we have related to the results of the recent church survey. We would like to have an open conversation with everyone who is a part of the English congregation to help us discern and determine how best we can address those concerns. Please stay for this time and become part of charting a course for the future for our English Ministries.
7. 10/13(Sun) Thanksgiving Baptismal & Membership Ceremony Applicants will have a lunch/interview with the Deacon Board at 1pm next Sunday in the gym.
8. Keep our Mission ministries in your prayers. When contributing to our mission ministries, please remember to specify “Mission Fund“.
9. 2024 LightHouse Harbour Ministries: Next visit date is 10/10(Thu) 7-9:30pm. Pastor Bill will lead English members and other members to serve.
10. 10/18-20 「the 39^th Mission Conference」, speaker Rev. Isaac Quan from CIM Canada. Please mark your calendar
11. 11/4-6 Short Term Mission Trip to Vancouver Island. Pastor David will lead one brother and 3 sisters to serve, approximately $200/person with max 50% subsidy from Mission Dpt. Please talk to Pastor David Chan before 10/6 if you are interested in joining
12. The deacon board has allocated an additional $2000 to the administrative department for subsidizing attendees of the upcoming Winter Conference. Forty applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, with further details to be provided in the future.

13. 9/29(Sun. 3-5:30pm) English Plan to Protect Online Training – Orientation. 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 :
14. Please refer to the Cantonese Bulletin for outreach programs to invite your Cantonese speaking family members and friends to join.
15. Back to School BBQ: We will have our Back-to-School Celebration Lunch next Sunday after the service. A great way to kick off the new school year.

16. Please pray for the sick and their families.

1. Welcome to our Holy Communion Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. 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 at 2:30pm.

• English & Youth: 10:00am @ Gym; JAM paused; Junior JAM 10:15 am @A9
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:00 am @A8

2. In-Person English Sunday School: Paused
3. 2025-2026 Deacon Election: Geraldine Lai, Denise Wong & Joseph Wong have been officially elected as they have received over 2/3 of the votes. 9/21(Sat) Old and New Deacon Board meeting. Thank you, Cindy Ho, Ida Lui, Yue Ming Tang and Dan Tieu for counting the ballots.
4. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2025-2026 Departmental Chairpersons. May our brothers and sisters answer the Lord’s call to lead as servants.
5. For Planning & Budget 2025, all departments/committees leaders, please submit your expenses before Se 8. You could choose to use Digital Voucher or printed voucher for approval and submit with receipts to
6. Non-marking sole shoes are highly recommended in Awana, sports and dance activities in the gym to avoid damage to the newly waxed floor. Thank you for your cooperation.
7. Staff news: the office will be closed on Monday for Labour Day Holiday.

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8. We are happy to welcome those from JAM to our English Sunday Service starting on September 8. May God continue to lead them
9. 10/13(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 9/22 (Sun).
10. Keep our Mission ministries in your prayers. When contributing to our mission ministries, please remember to specify “Mission Fund”.
11. 2024 LightHouse Harbour Ministries: Next visit date is 9/12(Thu) 7-9:30pm. Pastor Esmond will lead Righteousness Fellowship and other members to serve.
12. Online Registration for next AWANA year has started. NEW registration, please contact . Return clubbers please use this QR code.
13. 10/18-20 「the 39^th Mission Conference」, speaker Rev. Isaac Quan from CIM Canada. Please mark your calendar
14. The deacon board has decided an extra budget of 2000 dollars will be set aside under the jurisdiction of the administrative department to subsidize those who apply to go to the upcoming Winter Conference. A maximum flat amount of around 50 dollars or half of the cost of a day pass will be given to those who are staying in the hotel or purchasing a day pass. A maximum of forty applications would be granted on a first come, first serve basis with other stipulations to be announced later. Please take advantage of the early bird and group rate before 8/31. Details of the application will be given as time progresses.
15. 9/8(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. 9/14(Sat. 10a-4p, in the gym) ｢MBCCA Leadership Training」all deacons, pastors, lay leaders, worship leaders and small group leaders are highly recommended to join. Click here for more details and register online
17. 9/29(Sat. 3-5:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training – Orientation. 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 :
18. Please refer to the Cantonese Bulletin for outreach programs to invite your Cantonese speaking family members and friends to join.
19. Back to School BBQ: We will have our Back-to-School BBQ on September 22 after the service. A great way to kick off the new school year
20. Please pray for the sick and their families.

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 at 2:30pm.

• English & Youth & JAM: 10:00am @ Gym; Junior JAM 10:15 am @A9
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:00 am @A8

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am – 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School paused
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A10
3. 2025-26 the Deacons Nomination Committee announces there are three nominees. 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 25, at 1:00 pm. To ensure your vote arrives on time, mail your ballot as soon as possible.
• Results will be announced on September 1.

4. Excerpts from DB Meeting on August 10, 2023
   • The contract for Pastor David from September to December, 2024 to continue as the lead pastor has been signed. Another contract for him to act as an intentional interim pastor from January to December 2025 in the absence of a new senior pastor is in progress and will be offered to him for consideration.
   • A new contract for Pastor Audrey from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 is in formulation and will be offered to her for consideration.
   • Pastor David, Pastor Jason, and Pastor Victor will go through their SRG before the end of the year with profile to be developed by the deacons.
   • Whether the caring ministry of the Cantonese and Mandarin congregation should be enhanced by hiring another part-time staff was tabled for further discussion.
   • Professional services have rendered to give opinions on different options regarding renovations. Results will be reported as time progresses.
   • A new 2025 operational organizational structure of the church in the absence of a senior pastor was discussed with a ministry leading team to help the chairperson coordinate the ministries of all four congregations (Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Children /Teens). The vice chairperson as the default chairperson in the absence of a senior pastor might need to be added to the bylaws.
   • The results of the church survey would be disclosed to the congregants who are accessible to the church website and posted on the bulletin board.
   • A joint baptismal and membership transferral service will be held in the afternoon of October 13 at church.
   • The ballot counters for the election of the 2025/2026 deacon board were appointed. They are Cindy Ho, Ida Lui, Yue Ming Tang and Dan Tieu
   • A preliminary guideline for non Christians serving the church voluntarily was drafted for further discussion.
   • Pastor Don was encouraged to continue his dialogue with Frog Hollow Community Center in the neighbourhood regarding what the church might collaborate with the centre to serve the community.

5. Thank you for filling out the church survey.
6. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2025-2026 Departmental Chairpersons. May our brothers and sisters respond to the call of our Lord to be a servanthood leader.
7. For Planning & Budget 2025, all departments/committees leaders, please submit your expenses before Se 8. You could choose to use Digital Voucher or printed voucher for approval and submit with receipts to
8. The fridge wasn’t working over the weekend, so all the food had to be thrown away.
9. Staff news: N/A

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10. The Soccer Camp Planning Committee wants to extend our deepest gratitude to the amazing team of over 30 volunteers who dedicated their time, energy, and love to making this week’s soccer camp a tremendous success! 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 you serving again in 2025
11. 10/13(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 9/22 (Sun).
12. Keep our Mission ministries in your prayers. When contributing to our mission ministries, please remember to specify “Mission Fund“.
13. 8/27 7:30pm Joint Mission Prayer Meeting Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Dr. Titus Yu, Chairperson of International Fellowship of Christian Short Term Missions, will share the Hong Kong diaspora in England. All are welcome.
14. 2024 LightHouse Harbour Ministries: Next visit date is 9/12(Thu) 7-9:30pm. Pastor Esmond will lead Righteousness Fellowship and other members to serve.
15. Online Registration for next AWANA year has started. NEW registration, please contact . Return clubbers please use this QR code.
16. 8/22(Thu.10a-2p) Harvest Festival hosted by Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House will be in Clinton Park. Join us in our mission to serve the community! Please consult the poster for further details.
17. 10/18-20 「the 39^th Mission Conference」, speaker Rev. Isaac Quan from CIM Canada. Please mark your calendar
18. Abuse Prevention and Safety Committee (APS) News:

• 9/8(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday School. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
• 9/29(Sat. 1-3:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training – Orientation. 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 :

20. Please refer to the Cantonese Bulletin for outreach programs to invite your Cantonese speaking family members and friends to join.
21. Please pray for the sick and their families.

1. Welcome to our Holy Communion Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. 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 at 2:30pm.

• English & Youth & JAM: 10:00am @ Gym; Junior JAM 10:15 am @A9
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:00 am @A8

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am – 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School paused
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A10
3. 2024-25 the Deacons Nomination Committee announces there are three nominees. Profiles are on the bulletin board.

• The Ballots will be distributed by a deacon today and 8/11. Some 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
• Consider prayerfully and choose up to 3 from the nominees. For a ballot to be valid, it must be signed and placed into the offering box. If you are mailing your ballot, please use the provided return envelope. Affix a stamp, seal and mail it to the church. It’s possible to put the ballot in the church mailbox as well.
• Ballots without signature or sent electronically through fax, email, WhatsApp or any other means will not be accepted and will be considered invalid.
• To be officially elected as a Deacon, each nominee must receive at least two-thirds of the votes.
• The deadline for all ballots to be received and considered valid is Sunday, August 25, at 1:00 pm. To ensure your vote arrives on time, mail your ballot as soon as possible.
• Results will be announced on September 1.

4. Thanks for filling out the church survey. The analysis of results is in progress and a brief report will be ready in August.
5. Motion sensor light switches have been installed in the upstairs washrooms.
6. Staff news: the office will be closed on Monday for BC Day.

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7. 10/13(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 9/22 (Sun).
8. Please remember our Mission Mission Budget 2024 please refer to the attachment. Please mark “Mission Fund” when you make an offering to support our mission ministries.
9. 2024 LightHouse Harbour Ministries: Next visit date is 9/12(Thu) 7-9:30pm. Pastor Esmond will lead Righteousness Fellowship and other members to serve.
10. Online Registration for next AWANA year has started. NEW registration, please contact . Return clubbers please use this QR code.
11. 8/12-16 (Mon-Fri. 9a-3p) Soccer Day Camp for ages 6-12. There are some spots left. For more details, check out the poster or register using this link. If you want to help out as a volunteer, please contact Pastor Bill. Enquiry or 604-416-3261.
12. 8/8(Thu) 8:00-9:45pm. Job Search Part 1: Beni will discuss the best practices for resume writing and job searching, followed by a Q&A session. The meeting link will be sent out later.
13. 8/11(Sun) 8:00-9:30pm. Job Search Part 2: Beni will provide resume examples and discuss the dos and don’ts, followed by a Q&A session.
14. 10/18-20 「the 39^th Mission Conference」, speaker Rev. Isaac Quan from CIM Canada. Please mark your calendar
15. Abuse Prevention and Safety Committee (APS) News:

• 9/8(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday School. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
• 9/29(Sat. 1-3:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training – Orientation. 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. Please refer to the Cantonese Bulletin for outreach programs to invite your Cantonese speaking family members and friends to join.
17. Please pray for the sick and their families.