Jul 30, 2023 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Individuals attending church may opt to wear a mask or not, but are advised to be aware of and mindful of both the health of any vulnerable persons in the vicinity and their own wellbeing.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
  • 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 will take a break for July-August
    • Junior & Senior High School will be paused TODAY
  2. Today (Sun. 2:30-4pm) SGM @Zoom. (ID#853 1286 0475, PC#0730). Simultaneous interpretation provided.

The procedure for AGM voting (please update to the latest version of Zoom):

  • Do not share your login/device, as each login constitutes one vote only. Family members who want to vote will need to login individually on his/her device;
  • When logging in, use your full name (e.g. Hope Lee). Non-voting member or Guest, please put “G” in front of the full name (g. G-Grace Chan)
  • Non-voting member/Guest will be moved to the waiting room when voting

Agenda:

    • Opening Prayer by Rev. David Chan
    • Adoption of agenda
    • Adoption of $20,000 to support Richmond Pacific Grace MB Church
    • Adoption of $40,000 allocating to the House Affairs department budget to enhance the church’s electrical capacity and safety as well adding air conditioning
    • Any other business
    • Closing prayer by Rev. Bill Chan
  1. 2023-24 the Deacons Nomination Committee announces the nominees are Oliver Chan and Rennie Shum. Profiles are on the bulletin board. 8/6 distribute ballots, 8/27 tally ballots, 9/3 announce results.
  2. Staff news: Pastor David is preaching in Burnaby Pacific Grace Church this morning.

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. Our study of the Book of Job with Pastor Bill will continue this Sunday
  2. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for each other.
  3. Proposed Joint Mission Prayer Meeting and language used by guests in August:
8/8 Cant. TBA Short Term Mission
8/22 C/E/M Rev. Anthony Yeung Indonesia Ministry
  1. 8/19(Sat. 10a-2p)「Community Day」we will have carnival games and food to serve the community. We encourage you to invite church visitors, your friends and neighbors to join us. Volunteers needed! Contact Pastor Bill or Cecilia Li
  1. 8/25(Fri. 7:30pm) Cantonese Music Gospel Night「重拾信望愛(regain Faith, Hope and Love)」Hong Kong Christian singer Gary Lau will share @PG. Cantonese-speaking family and friends are invited.
  2. 「Friday Fitness」the Praise Dance class is full. If you would like to be on the waiting list, contact Sallen Chan
  3. 8/26(Sat. 1-3:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training – Refresher @ ZOOM. 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 :
  4. 9/10(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday school. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
  5. 9/23(Sat)9:30am-6pm Red Cross First Aid Certificate Course – English @Burnaby CCM. $55 each (original fee $115, $60 subsidized by the church). Register with Cecilia Li, Joanna Li or by 9/3(Sun).
  6. Please pray for the sick and families.