May 28, 2023 Church News

  1. Thank you, Pastor Fiona Wu for allowing God to use you today to breathe life through His word. May God bless your ministry.
  2. Welcome to our Awana Sunday Service. All kids and leaders are encouraged to wear uniform to church.. We will have flags ceremony in English and Canonese Noon service in the gym. Online Registration for next AWANA year starts today.
  3. 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: 10:15am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:15am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9.
  2. Excerpts from the ad hoc DB Meeting on May 21, 2023
  • Isaac Tak Hong Man has been invited to serve in the role of ministry director for HK newcomers, with a minimum weekly commitment of 10 hours and the option of flexible and condensed working hours. The starting date is to be negotiated.
  • With regret, Pastor Miller’s intention not to renew his contract after August 2023 has been accepted because of his plans for future involvement in mission work.
  • A Mandarin pastoral search committee comprising Oliver Chan, Bernice Fung, and Ade Huen has been appointed to report to the deacon board under the leadership of Pastor David. The committee will focus on the details pertaining to the appointment of a part-time pastor for the Mandarin congregation, with a minimum average of 22 hours per week.
  1. Excerpts from DB Meeting on May 13, 2023:
  • The Sunday Morning Breakfast Project draws in over 100 people, leading to a rise in the numbers of people attending Cantonese Sunday school and English Worship Services. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters who prepare and serve the breakfast.
  • We invite brothers and sisters to donate to the Food Banks during the breakfast at our church to assist people in need.
  • To bring the message of Jesus to those who have not yet accepted Him as their Saviour, a part-time, contracted pastoral position will be created in response to the surge of Hong Kong residents. This position will strategize, coordinate, and lead outreach programs.
  • A Community Day will be planned for July 29, Saturday, as a joint function with CCM. A committee will be formed to coordinate this event.
  • In order to become a member of PGMBC, an individual must accept the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith.
  • Adopted the Guidelines for Marriage Officiation
  • Adopted the revision for the Personal Information Protection Policy

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. A member of the English congregation is on a short-term mission trip to Ottawa with Power to Change from May15 – June21 with sponsorship from the Mission Department. The team provides outreach and assistance to mission organizations in Ottawa. Please pray for the short mission trip.
  2. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor
  3. Tue English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm is changed to MEET https://meet.google.com/mxf-twss-xrp. Let’s get together and pray for each other.
  4. 6/10(Sat. 7:15pm) YAM x EMU presents Worship & Prayer Night @VCEFC
  5. Proposed Joint Mission Prayer Meeting and language used by guests from June to August
6/13 Mand. Dr. Cindy Zheng Tent making and student missionary to Israel
6/27 English TBA Power to Change – Praxis Ottawa
7/25 Cant. Rev. Keynes Kan Mission and Church situation in HK
8/22 C/E/M TBA Future mission ministry
  1. 6/24 Church Picnic @ Burnaby Confederation Park, please register with Tom Tsang to get the meal coupon. Registration fee ($5 subsidized by the church): free for age 4 and under; $5 for age 5-19, 70 and over; $15 for age 20-69. Free for new comers of April – June with registration. If you prefer to bring your own food, you are also welcome to join.
  2. Cedars at Hopehill Senior Home Monday Service (1:30-2:30pm) If you would like to serve, please contact Miranda Fong
  3. Family Breakfast」(Today – June 11 on Sunday) 9:30am food served until no food is left, 10am food line closes, 10:05am clean up. Come to the gym and fill up your stomach before filling your heart with God in the 10:15am English/Junior Service, Cantonese Sunday School, or Mandarin Service.
  4. Please pray for the sick and families.

May 21, 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: 10:15am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:15am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9.
  2. Excerpts from DB Meeting on May 13, 2023:
  • The Sunday Morning Breakfast Project draws in over 100 people, leading to a rise in the numbers of people attending Cantonese Sunday school and English Worship Services. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters who prepare and serve the breakfast.
  • We invite brothers and sisters to donate to the Food Banks during the breakfast at our church to assist people in need.
  • To bring the message of Jesus to those who have not yet accepted Him as their Saviour, a part-time, contracted pastoral position will be created in response to the surge of Hong Kong residents. This position will strategize, coordinate, and lead outreach programs.
  • A Community Day will be planned for July 29, Saturday, as a joint function with CCM. A committee will be formed to coordinate this event.
  • In order to become a member of PGMBC, an individual must accept the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith.
  • Adopted the Guidelines for Marriage Officiation
  • Adopted the revision for the Personal Information Protection Policy
  1. Staff news: This morning, Pastor David is preaching online for Iglesia Evangelica China La Cruz in Venezuela. The office will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday.

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. A member of the English congregation will go on a short-term mission trip to Ottawa with Power to Change from May15 – June21 with sponsorship from the Mission Department. The team will provide outreach and assistance to mission organizations in Ottawa. We ask you to pray for the short mission trip.
  2. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor Bill
  3. Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Pastor William Hui and Juliana will share.
  4. 6/10(Sat. 7:15pm) YAM x EMU presents Worship & Prayer Night @VCEFC (3295 E Broadway)
  5. Proposed Mission Joint Prayer Meeting and language used by guests from May to August
5/23 English Rev. William Hui From Richmond PGMBC pastor to an OMF missionary in Hokkaido
6/13 Mand. Dr. Cindy Zheng Tent making and student missionary to Israel
6/27 English Emily Ho Power to Change – Praxis Ottawa
7/25 Cant. Rev. Keynes Kan Mission and Church situation in HK
8/22 C/E/M TBA Future mission ministry
  1. Next Sunday is Awana Sunday! Mark your calendar and get ready to register for next AWANA year.
  2. Cedars at Hopehill Senior Home Monday Service (1:30-2:30pm) If you would like to serve, please contact Miranda Fong
  3. Family Breakfast」(Today – June 11 on Sunday) 9:30am food served until no food is left, 10am food line closes, 10:05am clean up. Come to the gym and fill up your stomach before filling your heart with God in the 10:15am English/Junior Service, Cantonese Sunday School, or Mandarin Service.
  4. 6/24 Church Picnic @ Burnaby Confederation Park. Registration with Tom Tsang starting 5/21-6/18. Registration fee ($5 subsidized by the church): free for age 4 and under; $5 for age 5-19, 70 and over; $15 for age 20-69. Free for new comers of April – June with registration. If you prefer to bring your own food, you are also welcome to join.
  5. Please pray for the sick and families.

May 14, 2023 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Mother’s Day 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: 10:15am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:15am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9.
  2. Staff news: Pastor David will take his no pay leave from 5/2-15.

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor Bill
  2. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for the Goodness Fellowship.
  3. 6/10(Sat. 7:15pm) YAM x EMU presents Worship & Prayer Night @VCEFC
  4. May 28, 2023 – Awana Sunday! Mark your calendar and get ready to register for next AWANA year.
  5. Today is Cantonese Mother’s Day Gospel Sunday Service with testimonies.
  6. Cedars at Hopehill Senior Home Monday Service (1:30-2:30pm) If you would like to serve, please contact Miranda Fong
  7. Family Breakfast」(Today – June 11 on Sunday) 9:30am food served until no food is left, 10am food line closes, 10:05am clean up. Come to the gym and fill up your stomach before filling your heart with God in the 10:15am English/Junior Service, Cantonese Sunday School, or Mandarin Service.
  8. Please pray for the sick and families.
  9. 6/24 Church Picnic @ Burnaby Confederation Park. Registration with Tom Tsang starting 5/21-6/18. Registration fee ($5 subsidized by the church): free for age 4 and under; $5 for age 5-19, 70 and over; $15 for age 20-69. Free for new comers of April – June with registration. If you prefer to bring your own food, you are also welcome to join.

May 7, 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: 10:15am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:15am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9.
  2. Today Dr. Kin Ming Li, HKSAR Correctional Services Dpt. Chaplain will preach in Mandarin service and lead a Cantonese seminar with Rev. Kenneth Lo on 5/12(Fri. 7:30-9pm) in the sanctuary about drugs. His wife Louisa Li will lead a Cantonese seminar in the afternoon today (1:30-3pm) in the gym about marriage. All are welcome. Please invite your friends
  3. Staff news: Pastor David will take his no pay leave from 5/2-15. Pastor Miller till take his no pay leave from 5/2-18.

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. This Sunday May 7, Pastor Don will start a new series “A Story to Live and Tell,” focusing on the Book of Ruth. The first sermon entitled “The Backstory to the Story” will be about Ruth 1:1-7. He will pick the series up each month on the date that he is scheduled to preach.
  2. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor Bill
  3. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for the Christian Education/Library Department.
  4. 6/10(Sat. 7:15pm) YAM x EMU presents Worship & Prayer Night @VCEFC
  5. May 28, 2023 – Awana Sunday! Mark your calendar and get ready to register for next AWANA year.
  6. 5/14(Next Sunday) Cantonese Mother’s Day Gospel Sunday Service with testimonies. Please remember your non-believer Cantonese speaking family and friends in your prayers, especially your parents, and ask them to join you.
  7. Cedars at Hopehill (former Beulah) Senior Home Monday Service (1:30-2:30pm) has resumed. If you would like to serve, please contact Miranda Fong
  8. Family Breakfast」(Today – June 11 on Sunday) 9:30am food served until no food left, 10am food line closed, 10:05am clean up. Come to the gym and fill up your stomach before filling your heart with God in the 10:15am English/Junior Service, Cantonese Sunday School, or Mandarin Service.

April 30, 2023 Church News

  1. Thank you, Esther Leung-Kong Cmo for allowing God to use you today to breathe life through His word. May God bless your ministry.
  2. 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: 10:15am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:15am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School paused to help with the breakfast clean-up.
  2. The staff office hour schedule starting May:

Sun | All pastors, Tony

Mon | Joanna; Tue | Pr. David, Pr. Esmond & Joanna, Tony;

Wed | Pr. Miller, Pr. Steven & Joanna, Tony; Thu | Pr. Bill & Tony;

Fri | Pr. Bill, Pr. Steven & Joanna, Tony; Sat | Pr. Bill

  1. Staff news: Pastor David is preaching at the Lord’s Love Church and will take his no pay leave from 5/2-15. Pastor Miller till take his no pay leave from 5/2-18.

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. Pastor Don will be starting a series “A Story to Live and Tell” that is a study of the Book of Ruth next Sunday May 7. The first sermon “The Backstory to the Story” will cover Ruth 1:1-7. He will be picking the series up each month on the date that he is scheduled to preach.
  2. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor Bill
  3. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Join us, so we can pray together as a church family.
  4. 6/10(Sat. 7:15pm) YAM x EMU presents Worship & Prayer Night @VCEFC
  5. 5/7(Sun) Dr. Kin Ming Li, HKSAR Correctional Services Dpt. Chaplain, will preach in Mandarin service and lead a Cantonese seminar with Rev. Kenneth Lo on 5/12(Fri. 7:30-9pm) in the sanctuary about drugs. His wife Louisa Li will lead a Cantonese seminar in the afternoon on 5/7(Sun. 1:30-3pm) in the gym about marriage. All are welcome. Please invite your friends.
  1. 5/14(Sun. 8:30am & 11:30am) Cantonese Mother’s Day Gospel Sunday Service with testimonies. Please remember your non-believer Cantonese speaking family and friends in your prayers, especially your parents, and ask them to join you.
  2. Family Breakfast」(Today – June 11) 9:30am starts till no food, 10am food line closed, 10:05am clean up. Come to the gym and fill up your stomach before filling your heart with God in the 10:15am English/Junior Service, Cantonese Sunday School, or Mandarin Service.

April 23, 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 well-being.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10:15am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:15am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
  2. Today 2-3pm Cantonese Caring Seminar about crisis management led by Pastor Kenneth Lo, everyone is welcome to take part to learn how to handle a potential crisis that may affect themselves or someone they care about.
  3. Excerpts from DB Meeting on Apr 8, 2023:
  4. A part-time local specific evangelism role is currently available, requiring no less than 10 hours of work per week to coordinate and train for outreach efforts to new immigrants from Hong Kong.
  5. The preliminary rental policy of the church for 2023 was adopted. Some special cases still require further clarification.
  6. A church renovation committee will be organized under the general business manager to decide which renovating projects should be done for different departments in an efficient and strategic way.
  7. The department chairperson, with the staff’s consultation and the deacon board’s endorsement, must approve of the lending of the church’s equipment and utensils for ministry purpose.
  8. In the 2023 budget, an additional $500 has been set aside for the hospitality and caring of the Mandarin congregation, and $1800 is budgeted for nine breakfasts beginning April 16th to promote more participation in Cantonese Sunday School, Mandarin worship and English worship and intergenerational and inter congregational fellowship.
  9. Suggestions were made for new members of different Staff Review Groups for pastoral and administrative staff to gather in June for staff evaluation.
  10. The bylaws committee will design a plan to be presented in the 2023 Annual General Meeting for adjustments to adhere to the Societies Amendment Act of the government and the church’s privacy regulations.
  11. Under the BC government’s most recent Covid restrictions, 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.
  12. The staff office hour schedule starting May:

Sun | All pastors, Tony

Mon | Joanna; Tue | Pr. David, Pr. Esmond & Joanna, Tony;

Wed | Pr. Miller, Pr. Steven & Joanna, Tony; Thu | Pr. Bill & Tony;

Fri | Pr. Bill, Pr. Steven & Joanna, Tony; Sat | Pr. Bill

  1. Staff news:

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. 6/10(Sat. 7:15pm) YAM x EMU presents Worship & Prayer Night @VCEFC 
  2. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor Bill
  3. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for the English Adult Fellowship.
  4. 5/7(Sun) Dr. Kin Ming Li, HKSAR Correctional Services Dpt. Chaplain, will preach in Mandarin service and lead a Cantonese seminar with Rev. Kenneth Lo on 5/12(Fri. 7:30-9pm) about drugs in the sanctuary. Her wife Louisa Li will lead a Cantonese seminar in the afternoon on 5/7(Sun. 1:30-3pm) about marriage in the gym. All welcome. Please invite your friends.
  5. 5/14(Sun. 8:30am & 11:30am) Cantonese Mother’s Day Gospel Sunday Service with testimonies of our brothers. Please pray for your non-believer Cantonese speaking family members and friends especially your parents and invite them to join.
  6. 4/30(Sun) Mandarin Gospel Sunday Service, speaker Pastor Wei Pei, Mandarin Ministry Program manager of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Please invite your Mandarin speaking friends to join.
  7. Family Breakfast」(Today – June 11 from 9:20-10:10am). Come to the gym and fill up your stomach before filling your heart with God in the 10:15am English/Junior Service, Cantonese Sunday School, or Mandarin Service.

April 16, 2023 Church News

  1. Thank you, Doug Wong for allowing God to use you today to breathe life through His word. May God bless your ministry
  2. 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: 10:15am @ Gym
    • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10am @A8
  3. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
  4.  Excerpts from DB Meeting on Apr 8, 2023:
    1. A part-time local specific evangelism role is currently available, requiring no less than 10 hours of work per week to coordinate and train for outreach efforts to new immigrants from Hong Kong.
    2. The preliminary rental policy of the church for 2023 was adopted. Some special cases still require further clarification.
    3. A church renovation committee will be organized under the general business manager to decide which renovating projects should be done for different departments in an efficient and strategic way.
    4. The department chairperson, with the staff’s consultation and the deacon board’s endorsement, must approve of the lending of the church’s equipment and utensils for ministry purpose.
    5. In the 2023 budget, an additional $500 has been set aside for the hospitality and caring of the Mandarin congregation, and $1800 is budgeted for nine breakfasts beginning April 16th to promote more participation in Cantonese Sunday School, Mandarin worship and English worship and intergenerational and inter congregational fellowship.
    6. Suggestions were made for new members of different Staff Review Groups for pastoral and administrative staff to gather in June for staff evaluation.
    7. The bylaws committee will design a plan to be presented in the 2023 Annual General Meeting for adjustments to adhere to the Societies Amendment Act of the government and the church’s privacy regulations.
    8. Under the BC government’s most recent COVID restrictions, 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.
  1. Staff news:

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor
  2. Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Join us to know more about the La Cruz and the Iglesia Evangelica China de Dios in Venezuela. Pastor Semson Nip will share with us his recent trip there. All welcome.
  3. 4/23(Sun. 2-3pm) Cantonese Caring Seminar about crisis management led by Pastor Kenneth Lo, everyone is welcome to take part to learn how to handle a potential crisis that may affect themselves or someone they care about.
  4. 5/14(Sun. 8:30am & 11:30am) Cantonese Mother’s Day Gospel Sunday Service with testimonies of our brothers. Please pray for your non-believer Cantonese speaking family members and friends especially your parents and invite them to join.
  5. Family Breakfast」(Today – June 11 from 9:20-10:10am). Come eat breakfast with us in the gym before the 10:15am English/Junior Service or Cantonese Sunday School or 10am Mandarin Service.

April 9, 2023 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Joint Easter Sunday Service 10am: E/Junior Service @Gym; Cantonese/Mandarin @Sanctuary. Group photo with the new members @9:50am in the sanctuary
  1. In-Person English Sunday School paused today
  2. Don Dyck has accepted the invitation of the church and will be the English adult ministry pastor commencing April 15, working no less than 10 hours per week in average. It is a one-year contractual position.
  3. Staff news: 3/22-4/24 Pastor Miller will take a no pay leave for his mission trip. Pastor Esmond will take his no pay leave in April.

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor
  2. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for the Mission Department.
  3. 4/14(Fri. 8pm) Cantonese Music Gospel Night hosted by SOBEM & PG ReCONNECTled by The Channels. Pray for non-believers you know and ask them to join.
  4. 4/23(Sun. 2-3pm) Caring Workshop about crisis management led by Pastor Kenneth Lo, all welcome to join.
  5. Family Breakfast」(Apr. 16-June 11 from 9:20-10:10am). Come eat breakfast with us in the gym before the 10:15am English/Junior Service or Cantonese Sunday School or 10am Mandarin Service.

April 2, 2023 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Holy Communion Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. Wearing a mask is encouraged inside the church and while singing. Speakers may choose not to wear a mask if they speak behind the Plexiglass.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10am A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
  2. The House Affairs Department needs your help! A General Affairs Support Team is being formed to quickly respond to the Department’s demands, even unanticipated ones. You will not be required to attend regular meetings. All you have to do is to allow us to contact on you via WhatsApp and help if you are available. Let Alan Chan or Joseph Wong know if you could serve with us on this team.
  3. Don Dyck has accepted the invitation of the church and will be the English adult ministry pastor commencing April 15, working no less than 10 hours per week in average. It is a one-year contractual position.
  4. Staff news: 3/22-4/24 Pastor Miller will take a no pay leave for his mission trip. Pastor Esmond will take his no pay leave in April.

Prayer-Gospel-Mission-Bible-Caring

  1. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor
  2. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Join us, so we can pray together as a church family.
  3. 4/7(Fri.11am) MBCCA Joint Good Friday Service in person @Fraserview MB Church. English speaker Pastor Sam Owusu. Cantonese, Youth, Children program available. Infant and Toddler drop-in room provided.
  4. 4/9(Next Sun. 10am) Joint Easter Sunday Service: E/Junior Service @Gym; Cantonese/Mandarin @Sanctuary&A8. One person for membership transferral and One for Baptism. All Sunday School classes will be paused. After the service, You are welcome to stay and celebrate in the New Gym!
  5. 4/14(Fri. 8pm) Cantonese Music Gospel Night hosted by SOBEM & PG ReCONNECTled by The Channels. Please pray for non-believing family members and friends and invite them to join.

March 26, 2023 Church News

  1. Thank you, Matthew Todd for allowing God to use you today to breathe life through His word. May God bless your ministry
  2. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Wearing a mask is encouraged inside the church and while singing. Speakers may choose not to wear a mask if they speak behind the Plexiglass.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10am A8
  1. 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 paused
  2. Monthly Café Today at 11:45am. After English service, please join us in the gym for some snacks and hot drinks. We hope that Monthly Cafe’s will help cultivate more community within the church. No sign up necessary
  1. Today 1pm Community Lunch to welcome newcomers in the gym
  2. Excerpts from DB Meeting on Mar 11, 2023:
  • The department chairs held a meeting with the deacons in the Ministry Support Group session and put forward several ideas for the church to handle the post pandemic mentality.

①Though people get used to having meetings online, it is important for them to have in person interaction with each other. Outside church gatherings can be promoted.

②The worship schedule and trajectory need to be precise and concise.

③For the Cantonese worship, the meditative verses of the previous week need not be repeated. After a brief explanation of the week’s verses, worshippers can be given a minute to reflect in silence.  There is no need for a long elaboration on the verses.

④The taping of the music for the Doxology at the end of the service can be refined.

⑤Certain parishioners, as well as newcomers, might miss the service because of the change of time for joint worship.

⑥The church can consider a renovation that is both appropriate and modern.

⑦Research into what attracts people back to large public events suggests that vibrancy and a sense of anticipation are key.

⑧We need to create localized plans, carefully constructed strategies, or just something innovative in order to attract people back to church events.

⑨“Gathering on Friday” has a group of over fifty non-Christians coming together(Praise dance: 40/45, Table tennis: 13/20) and this is a great opportunity to reach out to the community and share the Gospel.

⑩Resume the coffee time following worship, homemade soup to be given out, and more relevant seminars for the community.

  • Pastor Don Dyck is to be invited to serve as the English adult ministry pastor, working no less than 10 hours per week.
  • Affirmed the initial stage of decluttering the basement to be completed by March 31 and will examine the possibility of keeping only appropriate items in the church. Any unclaimed items by any fellowship or department will be discarded.
  • The total number of deacons in 2024 will be eight.
  • Taking into consideration the gradual relaxation of the public COVID restrictions, the deacon board determined to transition from strongly recommending that parishioners wear masks in the church to encourage them to do so. However, to maintain safety for everyone, it is important to take additional measures to protect seniors and those who are vulnerable to health complications.
  • The 2022 financial statements of the church have been approved and will be displayed on the bulletin board. The church was able to pay off the remaining loan on the church building in January using last year’s surplus of funds. This allowed more money to be allocated to the ministry of the church.
  1. The House Affairs Department needs your help! A General Affairs Support Team is being formed to quickly respond to the Department’s demands, even unanticipated ones. You will not be required to attend regular meetings. All you have to do is to allow us to contact on you via WhatsApp and help if you are available. Let Alan Chan or Joseph Wong know if you could serve with us on this team.
  2. Don Dyck has accepted the invitation of the church and will be the English adult ministry pastor commencing April 15, working no less than 10 hours per week in average. It is a one-year contractual position.
  3. Staff news: Today Pastor David is preaching in the Lord’s Love Church. 3/22-4/24 Pastor Miller will take a no pay leave for his mission trip. Pastor Esmond will take his no pay leave in April.

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  1. Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Winnie Chow of Goodness fellowship will share the ministry of Ratanak International in Cambodia. All welcome.
  2. 4/7(Fri.11am) MBCCA Joint Good Friday Service in person @Fraserview MB Church. English speaker Pastor Sam Owusu. Cantonese, Youth, Children program available. Infant and Toddler drop-in room provided.
  3. 4/9(Sun. 10am) Joint Easter Sunday Service: E/Junior Service @Gym; Cantonese/Mandarin @Sanctuary. We have one membership transferral and one for Baptism. All Sunday School classes will be paused. After the service, welcome to stay and celebrate in the New Gym!
  4. 4/1(Sat. 4:45-6:15pm) Cantonese Outreach Seminar about depression. Jeanny Lam will share. You and your friends /family members are welcome
  5. 4/14(Fri. 8pm) Cantonese Music Gospel Night hosted by SOBEM & PG ReCONNECTled by The Channels. Please pray for non-believing family members and friends and invite them to join.
  6. 3/22-4/20 “30 Day of Prayer For the Muslim World”:Free English digital Prayer Guide , Free Kids’ version is also available.
  7. Please pray for the sick and the families.