Happy Father’s Day to all fathers!

Deacon Board Meeting Will be held on 6/22 Sat. (9:00am-12:30pm) at A9.

Staff News: Rev. Xavier Law is leading STM team to Ghana till 6/19. All Pastoral staff will attend the MBCCA meeting on 6/20 in the morning at B11.

PRAYER & PRAISE

Tuesday Prayer Meeting All are welcome to join us in room A13 @ 7:30pm!

The Art of Worship Workshop Organized by MBCCA, the workshop (In Cantonese) is led by Dr. Samuel Ho especially for the worship leaders & members, choir members, pianists & other music instrument players on 6/27 at 7:30pm in Sanctuary.

GOSPEL

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp (6-12 years old) Early Bird $80 before 6/30. 47 kids have registered. Kingdom Workers Needed! Please see next page for details.

Parenting EQ Workshops Hosted by Family Grace & Seasons, Margaret Ma, the EQ expert from Hong Kong, will share “How To Deal With Children Over 7 Years Old” on 6/22 at 6:30pm in Sanctuary. All Cantonese parents are welcome!

Cantonese Gospel Coffee House Held by Righteousness and Truth fellowships, you are encouraged to invite youth friends to come on 6/21(Fri) at 7:30 pm in the Gym.

MISSIONS

2013 Short Term Mission Update:

1)      5/29-6/19 to Ghana – The team served together with Pastor James and Pastor Timothy in the past week. They split teams to do visitations in the villages in the Muslim-dominated community. They shared their testimonies, prayed for patients, shared with the children using magic, and have some fellowship with the local youths from Tamale Central Church. Today they will return to the capital Accra. Pray that they will have a safe trip back to Vancouver.

2)      6/26-7/7 to Northwest BC – Pastor Stephen So will lead a 14-people team with members from our PG & Burnaby PG to Prince George, Queen Charlotte Island, & Prince Rupert. All trainings are done. Preparing for STM handbooks.

3)      7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – Pastor Keith will lead a 18-people team, 15 from our church and 3 from Port Moody PG. To support them, please write a cheque payable to “Samaritan’s Purse Canada”, with a note “Support Team Cambodia Vancouver Young Adult 2013″, you may specify a member’s name. Official receipts will be issued for tax return by Samaritan’s Purse Canada.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm):  

•   Luke’s Gospel

CARING & COMMUNITY

Alarm System Orientation House Affair Dept. will demonstrate how to use the alarm system to all the church key holders on 6/23 at 1:00pm. Meet at the copier.

2013 Family Chat Will be held on 6/23 Sunday. English Congregation: 11:45am @Gym. Your suggestions and opinions are welcome to share.

2013 Church Directory If you are new or have information changed during 2012-2013, please fill in a Directory Data Form and put it into the Suggestion Box. The Form is available in the foyer.

Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness Workshop – The APS committee has invited the City of Vancouver to conduct a workshop on how our church can be prepared in the event of an earthquake or emergency. All are invited to attend this important workshop on 6/30 at 2pm in the Sanctuary.

Staff News: Rev. Xavier Law is leading STM team to Ghana till 6/19. Pastoral staff will attend VCEMF meeting on 6/10 in the morning.

PRAYER & PRAISE

Tuesday Prayer Meeting All are welcome to join us in room A13 @ 7:30pm!

The Art of Worship Workshop Organized by MBCCA, the worship workshop (In Cantonese) is led by Dr. Samuel Ho especially for the worship leaders & members, choir members, pianists & other music instruments players on 6/27 at 7:30pm in our church. Please come join us.

Song Offering for Father’s Day Worship Children of our Sunday School will present a special song during English service next Sunday. Parents/grandparents/ uncles/aunties are invited to praise and worship together as a family!

GOSPEL

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp Early Bird $80 before 6/30. Registration forms to Rachel Vong, Christine Ho, or Pastor Teresa. Kingdom workers Needed!

Parenting EQ Workshops Hosted by Temperance & Family Grace respectively, Margaret Ma, the EQ expert, will share “How To Deal With Children Under 7 Years Old” on 6/15 at 6:30pm, and “How To Deal With Children Over 7 Years Old” on 6/22 at 6:30pm at church. All Cantonese speaking parents are welcome!

Cantonese Gospel Coffee House Held by Righteousness and Truth fellowships, you are encouraged to invite youth friends to come on 6/21(Fri) at 7:30 pm in the Gym.

MISSIONS

2013 Short Term Mission Update:

1)      5/29-6/19 to Ghana – The team severed at Torope school in the past week. They attended a funeral of a girl from the school who passed away a few days ago. They prayed for the family and the entire village at the funeral. The team held a special evangelistic and outreach meeting for the adults of the village as there has been very little spiritual feeding for this area after the last pastor left. Today they will run the children’s program at Pastor James’ church. Please pray for their physical and spiritual health.

2)      6/26-7/7 to Northwest BC – The 4^th training in A9 today. Pastor Stephen So will lead a 14-people team with members from our PG & Burnaby PG to Prince George, Queen Charlotte Island, & Prince Rupert.

3)      7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – Pastor Keith will lead a 18-people team, 15 from our church and 3 from Port Moody PG. To support them, please write a cheque payable to “Samaritan’s Purse Canada”, with a note “Support Team Cambodia Vancouver Young Adult 2013″, you may specify a member’s name. Official receipts will be issued for tax return by Samaritan’s Purse Canada.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm):  Luke’s Gospel

AWANA Grandprix Day You are all invited to the PGMBC AWANA 741 Grandprix TODAY in the Gym!  Registration starts at 1:30 pm.  Race starts at 2:30 pm!  See you all there!  Participants:  don’t forget to wear your uniform  Spectators:  come and cheer and vote for your favourite car! 

CARING & COMMUNITY

Alarm System Orientation House Affair Dept. will demonstrate how to use the alarm system to all the church key holders on 6/23 at 1:00pm. Meet at the copier.

2013 Family Chat Will be held on 6/23 Sunday. English Congregation: 11:45am @Gym. Your suggestions and opinions are welcome to share.

2013 Church Directory If you are new or have information changed during 2012-2013, please fill in a Directory Data Form and put it into the Suggestion Box. The Form is available in the foyer.

Mandarin Pastor Hiring Update: After the 3^rd interview, Deacon Board has resolved to hire Pastor Fiona Kan to serve as our full time Mandarin Ministry Pastor, starting from June 1, 2013.

Deacon Board Meeting Postponed to June 22 Saturday from 9:00am to 12:30pm.

Staff News: Rev. Xavier Law is taking 2 weeks STM Leave and 1 week Annual Leave to lead the STM to Ghana from 5/29-6/19. During the period, deacon Board is led by Kathy Wong, the pastoral team is led by Pastor Keith Cheung, and Cantonese ministry is taken care of by Pastor Stephen So. Pastor Stephen will take a complimentary day off on 6/3. Pastor Keith will take complimentary days off on 6/4 & 6/5.  Pastor Teresa will attend the BCMB workshop on 6/4.

PRAYER & PRAISE

Tuesday Prayer Meeting All are welcome to join us in room A13 @ 7:30pm!

Beulah Senior House Pastor Teresa Lam will lead the worship on 6/3 at 1pm.

6/27 “The Art of Worship Workshop” MBCCA is organizing a worship workshop (In Cantonese) for all our church members, and especially we’d like to invite the worship leaders & members, choir members, pianists & other music instruments players to join the workshop & learn from our speaker Dr. Samuel Ho. The Workshop will in on 6/27 at 7:30pm in our church.

GOSPEL

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp Early Bird $80 before 6/30. Registration forms to Rachel Vong, Christine Ho, or Pastor Teresa. Volunteers Needed!

Parenting EQ Workshops Hosted by Temperance & Family Grace respectively, Margaret Ma, the EQ expert, will share “How To Deal With Children Under 7 Years Old” on 6/15 at 6:30pm and “How To Deal With Children Over 7 Years Old” on 6/22 at 6:30pm at church. All Cantonese speaking parents are welcome!

Cantonese Gospel Coffee House Held by Righteousness and Truth fellowships, you are encouraged to invite youth friends to come on 6/21(Fri) at 7:00 pm in the Gym.

MISSIONS

2013 Short Term Mission Update:

• Maggie Tam @Plateau – Arrived Hong Kong on 5/22. Had been sick, Please pray for her fast recovery after the plateau STM.
• 5/29-6/19 to Ghana – The team arrived Accra with all the luggage with them. After a long driving trip from Accra to Nyanpala, they stay in a retreat center two weeks for ministries in the area. Please continue to pray for their ministries, physical and spiritual health: Rev. Xavier Law, Jason Chiu, Daniel Chan, Maggie Tsang, Louis Leung, Yvonne Lee, Yoyo Chung, Daisy Ng.
• 6/26-7/7 to Northwest BC – The 4^th training in A9 on 6/9. Pastor Stephen So will lead a 14-people team with members from our PG & Burnaby PG to Prince George, Queen Charlotte Island, & Prince Rupert.
• 7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – Pastor Keith will lead a 18-people team, 15 from our church and 3 from Port Moody PG. To support them, please write a cheque payable to “Samaritan’s Purse Canada”, with a note “Support Team Cambodia Vancouver Young Adult 2013″, you may specify a member’s name. Official receipts will be issued for tax return by Samaritan’s Purse Canada.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm): Luke’s Gospel

AWANA NEWS: GrandPrix Day on 6/9 in the afternoon. All are welcome!

CARING & COMMUNITY

2013 Family Chat Will be held on 6/23 Sunday. Mandarin Congregation: 11:40am @A8. English Congregation: 11:45am @Gym. Cantonese Congregation: 2:30pm @Gym. Your suggestions and opinions are welcome to share.

2013 Church Directory If you are new or have information changed during 2012-2013, please fill in a Directory Data Form and put it into the Suggestion Box in the foyer.

Mandarin Pastor Hiring Update: Deacon Board will have the 3^rd interview with Pastor Fiona Kan and her husband Pastor Bryan Chan this afternoon.  Pastor Fiona’s resume is posted on the bulletin board.

Staff News: 5/29-6/19 Rev. Xavier Law will take 2 weeks STM Leave and 1 week Annual Leave to lead the STM team to Ghana. Deacon Board will be led by Kathy Wong while the pastoral team will be led by Pastor Keith Cheung during Rev. Law’s absence. Pastor Stephen So preaches in Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church today.

PRAYER & PRAISE

Tuesday Prayer Meeting All are welcome to join us in room A13 @ 7:30pm!

Pray Henry has finished the 2^nd chemotherapy. Your prayer support is needed.

GOSPEL

Summer Camp News There were 4 adults and 4 children accepted Jesus Christ. New comers had reunion on 5/24. Please pray for the follow up.

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp  Early Bird $80 before 6/30. Please submit the registration forms to Rachel Vong, Christine Ho, or Pastor Teresa.

Soccer Camp Workers Needed: Assistant Coach、Assistant Coach Trainee、Billets、Check-in Staff、Camp Hosts、Camp Cook、First Aid Attendants、Follow Up、Marketing、Video & Photo Staff、AV Personnel. Contact Pastor Teresa for details.

Cantonese EQ Workshops by Dr. Margaret Ma “How To Deal With Children Under 7 & Over 7 Years Old” will be held in the church on 6/15 & 6/22 Saturday at 6:30pm by Temperance & Family Grace fellowships respectively. All Cantonese speaking parents are welcome!

Cantonese Gospel Coffee House Held by Righteousness and Truth fellowships, you are encouraged to invite youth friends to come on 6/21(Fri) at 7:00 pm in the Gym.

MISSIONS

STM Team to Ghana – The team will leave on 5/29 and meet two members from Hong Kong in Amsterdam, Holland before flight transfer to Acura, Ghana. Please remember the team in your prayer for all unforeseen factors.

26^th SOBEM Annual Dinner on 6/23 Dr. O.Y. Wong, the 3-finger pianist, will share with us in the dinner. Free tickets are still available from Mimi Chu.

2013 Short Term Mission Update:

• Anna @Togo – Anna’s back in town on 5/21. Pray for the local follow up.
• Maggie Tam @Plateau – No internet for communication with outside in that area. Please pray for the team: Harmony relationship with local hospital, Smooth surgeries, Physical & spiritual health of the team.
• 5/29-6/19 to Ghana – Please pray for the team: Rev. Xavier Law, Js, Daniel Chan, Maggie Tsang, Louis Leung, Yvonne Lee, Yoyo Chung, Daisy Ng. Financial support: Write a cheque payable to CIM (Canada), with a note “Support PGMBC STM Team”, you may specify a member’s name. Official receipts will be issued by CIM for tax return.
• 6/26-7/7 to Northwest BC – 3^rd training is at Burnaby PG today. Pastor Stephen So will lead the 14-people team: Karen Chan, Haru Ho, Cola Liu, Naomi Mak, Leon Tam, Stephanie Yuen from our church, together with Ricky, Daphne, Andrew, Roaca, Chris, Maggie C, Maggie Y from Burnaby PG to Prince George, Queen Charlotte Island, & Prince Rupert.
• 7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – 5^th training with Samaritan’s Purse. Pastor Keith will lead a 18-people team with 15 from our church (Leighanne Chan, Boaz Chan, Chrisanna Chan, Vicki Chui, Shanae Chui, Andrea Fei, Miranda Fong, Ivy Fung, Kitty Lee, Kathryn Shum, Gina Wong, Shavonne Yu, Timmi Yu, Hansel Yu) and 3 from Port Moody PG. Fund raising soon. To support them, please write a cheque payable to “Samaritan’s Purse Canada”, with a note “Support Team Cambodia Vancouver Young Adult 2013″, you may specify a member’s name. Official receipts will be issued for tax return.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm)

• Gospel in Life 8. Eternity: The World That Is To Come

AWANA NEWS: Clubs resume on 6/1. GrandPrix Day on 6/9 in the afternoon.

CARING & COMMUNITY

Congratulation! Deaconess Ade Huen has finished the Women’s Spiritual Formation Program of Carey/CCM. Graduation ceremony will be held today at 3pm at the First Baptist Church Vancouver (969 Burrard Street, Vancouver). You are welcome to witness.

Lost & Found A camera was found in the summer camp, the owner may contact Joanna Li. Also, a watch and a ring were found in the church, please contact Mimi Chu if you are the owner.

Special Thanks to Pastor Raymond Seetoh for preaching among us in the summer camp.

Staff News: After 2^nd interview with Mandarin Pastoral Applicants, the Deacon Board recommended Pastor Fiona Kan and her husband Pastor Bryan Chan for the 3^rd interview on 5/26 Sunday. Office closes on 5/20 Victoria Day.

PRAYER & PRAISE

Tuesday Prayer Meeting All are welcome to join us in room A13 @ 7:30pm!

GOSPEL

38 Non-believers in Summer Camp Praise the Lord for leading so many new friends to come! May God prepare their hearts to receive the GRACE.

5/25 Cantonese Gospel Drama Night Judy an actress who once suffered from Leukemia will share her experience with us. CIM will host a booth in the Gym for the Chinese Stem Cell Donation registration. Over 30 Canadian Chinese who are suffering from serious disease are waiting for matched Stem Cell Transplant. You can help if you are between ages of 17 to 35! Refreshment will be provided at Gym after the sharing. Invite your families and friends to join us!

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp Early Bird $80 before 6/30.  Workers are needed.

MISSIONS

Ian’s News: Back to South Asia field on 5/17 for conference. Pray for his prospect.

2013 Short Term Mission Update:

• Anna @Togo – She was invited by local radio station for sharing in broadcasting last week. Please remember the health for the whole team.
• Maggie Tam @Plateau -She is responsible for backup & accounting in the team. It is her first short-term mission trip.
• 5/29-6/19 to Ghana – Two team members’ seniors passed away in Hong Kong. Please pray for the team and their families. Financial support is needed as the trip fee is over CAD$3,000 per person. Please write a cheque payable to CIM (Canada), with a note “Support PGMBC STM Team“, you can also specify a member’s name. Official receipts will be issued by CIM for tax return.
• 6/26-7/7 to Northwest BC – Pastor Stephen So will lead the team to Prince George, Queen Charlotte Island, & Prince Rupert. ^3rd training is on 5/26.
• 7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – 5^th training with Samaritan’s Purse. Fund raising soon.

26^th SOBEM Annual Dinner on 6/23 Dr. Wong, the 3-finger pianist, will share with us after the dinner. Free tickets are available, please contact Mimi.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm) No Sunday School today.

AWANA NEWS: Clubs resume on 6/1. GrandPrix Day on 6/9 in the afternoon.

CARING & COMMUNITY

Congratulations! Savio Lau and Elaine Ko of Righteousness Fellowship got married on 5/18 at Redeemer Lutheran Church. May God bless the new couple!

PRAYER & PRAISE

5/19 (Summer Camp Sunday) Joint Worship at church: Morning Cantonese & English Service at 9:00am-10:30am; Noon Cantonese & Mandarin Service at 11:00am-12:30pm. No Youth & Adult Sunday School.

Tuesday Joint Prayer Meeting OMF Missionaries A&P will come and share with us! All are welcome to join in room A8 @ 7:30pm!

Pray for Rev. Enoch Wong, our former Senior Pastor, for his sickness.

GOSPEL

5/25 Cantonese Gospel Drama Night One of the actresses who once suffered Leukemia will also share her experience with us. CIM will host a booth in the Gym for the Chinese Stem Cell Donation registration. Over 30 Canadian Chinese who are suffering serious disease, you can help if you are in ages of 17 to 35!

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp Early Bird $80 before 6/30. Please submit the registration forms to Rachel Vong, Christine Ho, or Pastor Teresa. Workers are needed. Contact Pastor Teresa for details.

MISSIONS

7/9-8/7 “30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World” Sign up for a FREE handbook at foyer.

2013 Short Term Mission Update:

• Deaconess Anna is in Togo now. She is responsible for Youth & Women ministry.
• Maggie Tam left on 5/11 midnight to join EMAS for Medical STM to plateau. Pray for their safety, all needed licenses, smooth surgery, and good teamwork.
• 5/29-6/19 to Ghana –Financial support is needed as the trip fee is over CAD$3,000 per person. Please write a cheque payable to CIM (Canada), with a note “Support PGMBC STM Team“, and you can specify a name of the member. Official receipts will be issued to you by CIM for tax return.
• 6/26-7/7 to Northwest BC – Pastor Stephen So will lead the team to Prince George, Queen Charlotte Island, & Prince Rupert. 3^rd training on 5/26.
• 7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – 4^th training on 5/15 at room B7. Fund raising soon.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm)

• Gospel in Life 8. Eternity: The World That Is To Come

AWANA NEWS:

• NO AWANA clubs on 5/18 due to Church summer camp! Clubs resume on 6/1.
• Grandprix on 6/9 –Mark your calendar! Haven’t bought your woodblock? Missed the Grandprix Pit day last Sunday? It’s not too late!  Please let Heather know.   If there is a need, we will offer another Grandprix Pit day on 5/26.

CARING & COMMUNITY

5/18-20 “The Word In Life” Summer Camp @ Charis Camp, Chilliwack: Free for non-believers! Limited spots, first come first serve! Deadline is today!

26^th SOBEM Annual Dinner on 6/23 Free tickets are available at Rev. Law.

Mandarin Pastor Hiring: Second interview to potential applicants are ongoing.

Deacon Board Meeting Will be held on 5/11 (Sat) at 9am in room A9.

Financial Statement Sharing Meeting will be held today at 2pm in room B11.

PRAYER & PRAISE

Baby Dedication on 5/12 Mother’s Day Christian parents who have baby under 2 and desire to raise up the child in God’s Word, you are encouraged to dedicate your baby before the Lord and the congregation. Please contact pastors for details.

5/19 (Summer Camp Sunday) Joint Worship at church: Morning Cantonese & English Service at 9:00am-10:30am; Noon Cantonese & Mandarin Service at 11:00am-12:30pm. No Sunday School.

Tuesday Joint Prayer Meeting All are welcome to join in room A13 @ 7:30pm!

GOSPEL

5/25 Cantonese Gospel Drama Night Invite your family and friends to come!

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp Early Bird $80 before 6/30. Please submit the registration forms to Rachel Vong, Christine Ho, or Pastor Teresa. Soccer Camp Ministry workers are needed. Assistant Coach Training on 5/25(9am-3pm) at AIA Langley headquarter. Contact Pastor Teresa for details.

MISSIONS

2013 “30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World” Pray for the Muslim world during the Islamic month of Ramadan (7/9-8/7). Sign up for a FREE handbook at foyer.

2013 Short Term Mission Update:

• Deaconess Anna Chan left for Togo, Africa on 5/2; while 5/10 Maggie Tam is going for Medical STM to plateau.
• 5/29-6/19 to Ghana –Financial support is needed as the trip fee is over CAD$3,000 per person. You are encouraged to support them by writing a cheque directly payable to CIM (Canada), with a note “Support Pacific Grace MB Church STM Team“, and you can specify a name of the member. Official receipts will be issued to you by CIM (Canada) for tax return.
• 6/26-7/7 to Small Towns at Northwest BC -2^nd training today at Burnaby PG.
• 7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – 3^rd training today at room B7. Fund raising soon.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm) Gospel in Life 7. Justice: A People For Others

5/18-20 “The Word In Life” Summer Camp @ Charis Camp, Chilliwack:

Free for non-believers! Limited spots, first come first serve! Invite friends to join! Scholarship for PGs available, application forms in foyer.

Age Range:                     Age19 & above     Age 13-18    Age 5-12    Under 5
Before 5/12                   $150.00                $120.00       $90.00        Free

CARING & COMMUNITY

APS Forms for legal protection for human safety and church prevention practice in general. All forms are available in the foyer. Opinions welcome in Family Chat on 6/23 at 11:45am in the Gym.

Love Feast Praise the Lord! There were 130 people attended last Sunday. About 20 are new friends. Thanks to all the volunteers who came to help!

Mandarin Pastor Hiring Update: Five applications received. Interviews are ongoing.  Please pray that God will prepare His servant.

Staff News: Rev. Grace Kim’s sabbatical will be finished on 4/30, and her resignation will be effective on the same day. The church deeply thanks Rev. Kim for her faithful ministry among us in the past six and a half year. May God bless Rev. Kim’s ministry and her family. Rev. Xavier Law, Pastor Teresa Lam and Pastor Keith will attend BCMB Convention this weekend.

PRAYER & PRAISE

New Beginnings Baptist Fellowship’s Invitation Worship at 5pm today at 1587 Frances St (our former church location). All are welcome.

Baby Dedication on 5/12 Mother’s Day Christian parents who have baby under 2 and desire to raise up the child in God’s word, you are encouraged to dedicate your baby before the Lord and the congregation. Please contact pastors for details.

5/19 (Summer Camp Sunday) Joint Worship at church: Morning Cantonese & English service at 9:00am-10:30am; Noon Cantonese & Mandarin service at 11:00am-12:30pm. No Sunday School. Children Worship at 9am, Children Program at 11am.

Tuesday Joint Prayer Meeting All are welcome to join in room A13 @ 7:30pm!

GOSPEL

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp Early Bird $80 before 6/30. Please submit the registration forms to Rachel Vong, Christine Ho, or Pastor Teresa. Soccer Camp Ministry workers are needed. Assistant Coach Training on 5/25(9am-3pm) at AIA Langley headquarter. Contact Pastor Teresa for details.

MISSIONS

2013 Short Term Mission Please pray for the teams and the members.

• 5/2 Deaconess Anna Chan is going to Togo, Africa; while 5/10 Maggie Tam is going for Medical STM to plateau.
• 5/29-6/19 to Ghana – Please read the Prayer Letter I.
• 6/26-7/7 to Small Towns at Northwest BC -2^nd training on 5/5 at Burnaby PG.
• 7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – 2^nd training today, 4 more to go. Fund raising soon.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm) Gospel in Life 7. Justice: A People For Others

The 41^st Greater Vancouver Revival Meeting “The Youth Night” on 5/3(Fri) at 7:30pm in Vancouver Chinese Evangelical Free Church (3295 East Broadway Vancouver BC) with English interpretation.

CARING & COMMUNITY

APS Forms for legal protection for human safety and church prevention practice in general. All forms are available in the foyer. Opinions welcome in Family Chat on 6/23 at 11:45am in the Gym.

Love Feast @ Gym Today at 1:00pm All who registered are welcome to attend! Free for all new comers who recently attend our church.

2012 Financial Statement is posted on the bulletin board. The Financial Statement sharing meeting will be held on 5/5 at 2pm in room B11.

Mandarin Pastor Hiring Update: Mandarin Pastoral Search Task Force has received five applications. Interviews will begin this week.  Please pray that God will prepare His servant.

Staff News: Rev. Xavier Law is preaching at Richmond PGMBC today. He switches his day off to 4/26 this week.

PRAYER & PRAISE

New Beginnings Baptist Fellowship’s Invitation to attend their worship on 4/28 at 5pm at 1587 Frances St (our former church location). All are welcome.

5/19 (Summer Camp Sunday) Joint Worship at church, Morning service (9:00am-10:30am): Cantonese & English; Noon service (11:00am-12:30pm): Cantonese & Mandarin. No Adults & Youth Sunday School on 5/19. Children Worship (Jam & Jam Jr.) at 9:00am, Children Program at 11:00am.

Tuesday Joint Prayer Meeting Pastor Berechiah Lee from Breakthrough Mission Canada will come to share with us. All are welcome to join in room A13 @ 7:30pm!

GOSPEL

4/28 Cantonese Gospel Sunday Dr. WC Chan will share “Blessings On Sickbed”. Followed by the Love Feast at 1pm in the Gym. Free for all new friends.

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp  Early Bird $80 before 6/30. You are encouraged to invite kids of ages 6-12 to join! Please submit the registration forms to Rachel Vong, Christine Ho, or Pastor Teresa.

Soccer Camp Ministry workers needed: Assistant Coach、Assistant Coach Trainee、Billets、Check-in Staff、Camp Hosts、Camp Cook、First Aid Attendants、Follow Up、Marketing、Video & Photo Staff、AV Personnel. Assistant Coach Training on 5/25(9am-3pm) at AIA Langley headquarter. Contact Pastor Teresa for details.

MISSIONS

2013 Short Term Mission Please pray for the teams and the members.

• 5/2 Deaconess Anna Chan is going to Togo, Africa; while 5/10 Maggie Tam is going for Medical STM to plateau. Please pray for their health and the opportunity to tell the good news.
• 5/29-6/19 to Ghana – Visa approved. Skype meeting with HK team members.
• 6/26-7/7 to Small Towns at Northwest BC  – 2^nd training on 5/5.
• 7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – 5 more training to come. Planning for fund raising.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm) Gospel in Life 6. Work: Cultivating the Garden

The 41^st Greater Vancouver Revival Meeting “The Youth Night” will be held on 5/3(Fri) at 7:30pm in Vancouver Chinese Evangelical Free Church (3295 East Broadway Vancouver BC) with English interpretation. Speaker: Rev. David W. Pao, Adjunct Professor of New Testament. Please invite students and friends to come!

CARING & COMMUNITY

APS Forms for legal protection for human safety and church prevention practice in general. All forms are available in the foyer. Opinions welcome in Family Chat on 6/23 at 11:45am in the Gym.

4/28 Love Feast All new comers from last November are free, please register!  $5 for age 13+, $3 for age 4-12, free for age 4-.  $10 for all ages after today.

2012 Financial Statement is posted on the bulletin board. The Financial Statement sharing meeting will be held on 5/5 at 2pm in room B11.

Staff News: Pastor Fiona is preaching at RCMBC today. Pastor Stephen is preaching at Richmond Grace Alliance Church, and he will take a half complimentary day off on 4/15. Pastor Keith will take a complimentary day off on 4/18.

PRAYER & PRAISE

New Beginnings Baptist Fellowship’s Invitation to attend their worship on 4/28 at 5pm at 1587 Frances St (our former church location). All are welcome.

Tuesday Prayer Meeting All are welcome to join us in room A13 @ 7:30pm!

GOSPEL

4/28 Cantonese Gospel Sunday Dr. WC Chan will share “Blessings On Sickbed”. Followed by the Love Feast at 1pm in the Gym. Free for all new friends.

8/12-16 Kids Soccer Camp  Early Bird $80 before 6/30. Ministry workers needed.  Assistant Coach Training on 5/25. Please contact Pastor Teresa for details.

MISSIONS

Today is the Global 4/14 Day. Let’s pray for the children between ages of 4-14!

Lighthouse Harbour Ministries 4/18 Anniversary Dinner at Continental Seafood Restaurant in Richmond. Contact Rev. Law for free tickets. Free will offering is welcome for support of the ministry.

2013 Short Term Mission Please pray for the teams and the members.

•       5/29-6/19 to Ghana – Applying Visa on 4/17.
•       6/26-7/7 to Small Towns at Northwest BC  – 2^nd training will be done on 5/5.
•       7/18-8/1 to Cambodia – Finished 1^st training, 5 more to come.
•       May – Anna Chan & Maggie Tam to Africa (CIM) and Asia (EMAS) respectively.

BIBLE & TEACHING

Sunday School (11:30am–12:30pm) Gospel in Life 6. Work: Cultivating the Garden

4/20 AWANA Grandprix Workshop @5:00 pm in B11. Come and learn all the tips of how to design that winning car!  Parents and clubbers are welcome!  Please register on AWANA bulletin board downstairs in the gym today or email awana741@gmail.com to register by end of 4/17(Wed). Workshop will be cancelled if less than 5 families registered.

The 41^st Greater Vancouver Revival Meeting will be held on 5/3 at 7:30pm in Vancouver Chinese Evangelical Free Church with English interpretation for youth.

5/18-20 “The Word In Life” Summer Camp @Charis Camp: Today is the last day for Early Bird registration! 5/19 (Sun) Joint Worship at church, Morning service (9:00am-10:30am): Cantonese & English; Noon service (11:00am-12:30pm): Cantonese & Mandarin. No Sunday School on 5/19.

CARING & COMMUNITY

APS Committee is expecting all church departments will use APS forms appropriately in terms of legal protection for human safety and church prevention practice in general. All forms are available in the foyer.

4/28 Love Feast All new comers from last November are free, please register today!  Before 4/21, only $5 for adult and age 13 and above, $3 for age 4-12, free for under age 4.  After 4/21, $10 for all ages.

2012 Financial Statement is posted on the bulletin board. The Financial Statement sharing meeting will be held on 5/5 at 2pm in room B11.