January 8, 2012 CHURCH NEWS

Deacon Board Meeting The first meeting will be held on 1/15 at 2:30pm at A9.

Church Keys:  For the key holders whose term of service ended in 2011and the new holders in 2012, please contact Paul Shum for key return and key pick-up.

Staff News: Pastor Teresa Lam and Eliza Lai will attend VCEMF Pastoral Retreat at South Vancouver Pacific Grace MB Church on 1/9.

PRAYER & PRAISE

Tuesday Prayer Meeting: Please come join us at 7:30pm at church.

• Praise the Lord! There were 40 brothers and sisters attended our Fast & Prayer meeting last Sunday. May God strengthen us in our resolve and revive our church.

GOSPEL & MINISTRY

Chinese Evangelical Opera Co-operated with Vancouver Short-term Mission Center, there will be drama, opera, praising dance and dim sum banquet at our church on 1/21 from 10am-1pm. You are encouraged to invite your Cantonese speaking families and friends to come join us!

MISSIONS & EVANGELISM

Theological Education Scholarships are available for those interested in  Theological education at Bible College or seminaries. For details please contact Mission Department.

Volunteers Needed for Mission Fest 2012 (1/27-29) If you are interested in children ministry and available to help as a volunteer worker in the children’s program, please contact Kathy Wong by 1/15.

BIBLE & TEACHING

AWANA News  There will be a Leader & Families’ Christmas & New Year Celebration Party TONIGHT at 6pm in the Gym. Please come and join us!

Library Volunteers Needed The Library Dept. would like to invite you to join & help, and give your excellent ideas to build a better library together. Please come to join us with the first meeting next Sunday 1/15 at 2pm in the Gym!

Koinos Seminar 401 Global Missions series will take place on 1/14 (Sat. 9am -4pm) at Richmond Chinese Alliance Church (Williams & No.1 Road). Cost: $30.00 (lunch included)

English Sunday School (11:30am-12:30pm):   

• Grade 7-9: Aim For 2012

CARING & COMMUNITY

Flower Dedication You are encouraged to sign up in the flower dedication form on the bulletin board for your special day. Each spot is $25.

2012 Weekly Attendance Sheets have been posted on the bulletin board facing the A8 entrance. Please remember to fill in the attendance after worship services, fellowship and other gatherings.

2011 Voucher 1/15 is the deadline for 2011 voucher claim. After 1/15 all vouchers must be approved by 2012 departmental chairs under 2012 budget. 2012 Voucher is yellow with cost center printed at the back. One voucher for one department please.

Friendly Reminder: The mail slots for 2012 new deacons and chairs are ready to use. Please check your slot and pick up document(s) every week.