Aug 6, 2023 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Holy Communion Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. 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 High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
  2. The SGM on 7/30 was blessed. Amended motions have been passed:
    • Adoption of $20,000 to support Richmond Pacific Grace MB Church immediately. By the end of 2023, Deacon Board may endorse up to an additional $40,000 in support.
    • Adoption of $50,000 allocating to the House Affairs department budget to enhance the church’s electrical capacity and safety as well adding air conditioning.
Thank You Note from Richmond PGMBC:

Thank you so much for your kindness and commitment in God’s Kingdom. Please convey our thanks to deacon board and all members of PGMBC. We are thankful that our construction is in process and all of our members are passionate in new place and new opportunities. Please continue to pray for us.
  1. 2023-24 the Deacons Nomination Committee announces the nominees are Oliver Chan and Rennie Shum. Profiles are on the bulletin board.
  • The Ballots will be distributed by a deacon today. 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 2 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 27 at 1:00 pm. To ensure your vote arrives on time, mail your ballot as soon as possible.
  • Results will be announced on September 3.
  1. Staff News: the office will be closed on Monday for BC Day. Pastor Bill will take his annual leave on Tue, Thu & Fri. Pastor Esmond will take his no pay leave in August.

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  1. Our study of the Book of Job with Pastor Bill will continue this Sunday
  2. 10/8(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 9/17 (Sun).
  3. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for each other.
  4. 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. 10/27-29 「the 38th Mission Conference」, speaker Will Dodson. Please mark your calendar.
  2. 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 neighbours 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. 1:30 -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.