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

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am – 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School: Fun Day at Clinton Park;
   • Adult Sunday School will take a break for July-August
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
3. 2023-24 the Deacons Nomination Committee announces the nominees are Oliver Chan and Rennie Shum. Profiles are on the bulletin board.

• All ballots 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
• 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.

4. Excerpts from DB Meeting on August 12, 2023

• The ministry aimed towards newcomers from Hong Kong will be led temporarily by pastoral staff until Rev. Isaac Man. assumes the responsibilities.
• The deacon board will host an appreciation lunch on September 3rd to express gratitude to Pastor and Mrs. Zhuang.
• Regarding reintroducing certain elements into the worship service after the pandemic, Holy Communion should first not be taken routinely. The officiating pastor can encourage the parishioners to meditate on the significance of the ordinance in different ways. In response to worshiping God, it’s important to consider having an act of offering in the order of service thus encourage creative and practical offerings in both spiritual and financial terms.
• The December AGM will be held in person at church on December 3.
• The 2024 deacon board and departmental chairperson planning and budget meeting will be held in person at church on October 21.
• To gain a better understanding of the practical renovation needs, the church should consider how the building is used by the community and its parishioners.
• Alex Tang, Yue Ming Tang, Cindy Ho and Ida Lui are appointed as counters of ballots for the 2024/2025 deacon election on August 27.

5. For Planning & Budget 2024, all departments/committees leaders, please submit your expenses before Se 10. You could choose to use Digital Voucher or printed voucher for approval and submit with receipts to
6. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2024-2025 Departmental Chairpersons. May our brothers and sisters respond to the call of our Lord to be a servanthood leader
7. Staff News: Pastor Esmond has signed a new two-year contract with the church commencing September 1, 2023.

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8. 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).
9. 8/22 Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Rev. Anthony Yeung will share Indonesia Ministry.
10. 10/27-29「the 38^th Mission Conference」, speaker Will Dodson. Please mark your calendar.
11. 8/19「Community Day」serving the community. BIG THANKS to all the volunteers. Our joint effort made the event successful.
12. 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.
13. 「Friday Fitness」new Chinese Hymn & Gospel Message Sharing session in Sept 9:30-10:30am. Register Sallen Chan

• 8/25 Exercise and Praise Dance paused. Ping-Pong on 1-3pm.

14. 9/24(Sun. 1pm) Welcome Lunch for newcomers of Jun-Sept. Please register with Tom Tsang before 9/17.
15. 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 :
16. 9/10(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday school. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
17. 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).
18. Please remember the families who affected by the wildfire in your prayers, especially in Yellowknife, Kelowna and the island of Maui.

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

2. 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
3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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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6. Our study of the Book of Job with Pastor Bill will continue this Sunday
7. 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).
8. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for each other.
9. Mission Prayer Meeting and language used by guests in August:

10. 10/27-29 「the 38^th Mission Conference」, speaker Will Dodson. Please mark your calendar.
11. 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

12. 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.
13. 「Friday Fitness」the Praise Dance class is full. If you would like to be on the waiting list, contact Sallen Chan
14. 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 :
15. 9/10(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday school. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
16. 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).
17. Please pray for the sick and families.

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

2. 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
3. Excerpts of deacon board meeting on July 8, 2023

• The SRG for all staff was completed by July 14th, and a new review format will be created and implemented next year.
• A new contract has been extended to Pastor David, Pastor Esmond, and Pastor Steven. The church is eagerly awaiting their positive replies. (Pastor David and Pastor Steven have signed a new one-year contract with the church commencing September 2, 2023)
• Pastor Don and Pastor David will meet to review Pastor Don’s three-month ministry as part-time English ministry pastor.
• Before being posted online and on the church bulletin board, the deacon board will review and approve the minutes of the six Family Chats. Anonymity will be maintained for comments made during the AGM, as per the previous resolution, and this will also apply to the minutes of the Family Chat.
• A Special online congregational meeting will be called online at 230 pm on July 30 to vote on the following two suggestions –
• To support the mission of Richmond Pacific Grace MB Church through its building project for an amount of $20,000 in 2023;
• An additional $40,000 to be allocated to the General Affairs department budget to enhance the church’s electrical capacity and safety, enabling faster installation of electric equipment, including air conditioning.
• Several outreach meetings have been arranged for the rest of the year, with the intention to reach out to our neighbours, non-believing visitors, and newcomers to the city.
• August 19 – Community Day in partnership with CCM
• August 25 – Cantonese gospel concert meeting
• Gospel movie showing, art therapy session, and virtual Gospel network are in the works. Details to follow.

4. 7/30(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

5. 2024-25 Deacon Election The Deacons Nomination Committee (Members: Rev. David, Vicki Chiu, Kathy Wong, Tina Chan and George Cheung) announces:

• 2 vacancies for this term. Now one nominee is Rennie Shum.
• Church members may submit nominations by email or writing to Nomination Committee ( ) by TODAY, but do not contact the nominee. Each nomination should be proposed by 2 members in following with the Guidelines for Deacon Nomination (See “Guideline for Deacon Nomination”). All nominations must be accepted by both the Committee and the nominees before they are listed.
• 7/30 announce the Final List; 8/6 distribute ballots.
• 8/27 tally ballots, 9/3 announce results.

6. Thank you for attending the past Family Chat. The meeting minutes is online or hard copy will be available to pick up in the foyer. The Deacon Board will follow up the suggestions and opinions. Contact the Deacon Board if you have something you’d like to share.
7. Staff news: Pastor David is preaching in the summer camp of Westwood Alliance Church on 7/21-23.

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8. Our study of the Book of Ruth with Pastor Don will continue this Sunday
9. Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Rev. Keynes Kan will share the Mission and Church situation in HK.
10. Proposed Joint Mission Prayer Meeting and language used by guests in August:

11. 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

12. 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.
13. 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 :
14. 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).
15. Please pray for the sick and families.

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

2. 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
3. Over 60 members attended the past Family Chat. Deacon Board will follow up the suggestions and opinions. Contact the Deacon Board if you have something you’d like to share.
4. The Donors Offering Report 2023.1-6 is available online and announcement board. For enquires, please contact
5. 2024-25 Deacon Election The Deacons Nomination Committee (Members: Rev. David, Vicki Chiu, Kathy Wong, Tina Chan and George Cheung) announces:

• 2 vacancies for this term. Now one nominee is Rennie Shum.
• Church members may submit nominations by email or writing to Nomination Committee ( ) by 7/23 (Sun), but do not contact the nominee. Each nomination should be proposed by 2 members in following with the Guidelines for Deacon Nomination (See “Guideline for Deacon Nomination”). All nominations must be accepted by both the Committee and the nominees before they are listed.
• 7/30 announce the Final List; 8/6 distribute ballots.
• 8/27 tally ballots, 9/3 announce results.

6. Staff news: Pastor David is preaching in the Sunday worships of the Lord’s Love Church today.

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7. This Sunday, Pastor Don will continue the series “A Story to Live and Tell,” focusing on the Book of Ruth. He will pick the series up each month on the date that he is scheduled to preach.
8. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. This week will pray for the financial committee.
9. Proposed Joint Mission Prayer Meeting and language used by guests from July to August:

10. 8/19(Sat. 10a-2p)「Community Day」we will have a waterless carwash, carnival games and food to serve the community. We encourage you to invite your neighbors to join us. Volunteers needed! Contact Pastor Bill or Cecilia Li
11. 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.
12. Online Registration for next AWANA year has started
13. 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 :
14. 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).
15. APS news:

• The church has an AED machine in the foyer next to a sign
• There are two fire blankets: one is hung on the wall in the foyer and the other in the kitchen

16. Please pray for the sick and families.

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

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am – 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in the Gym
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9.
3. Excerpts from DB Meeting on Jun 10, 2023:

• From June 25 onwards, the English, Mandarin, JAM worships and Cantonese Sunday School will start at 10 am. If there’s a PG Family breakfast, the meetings will begin at 10:15 am.
• Various renovation ideas have been proposed by the Renovation Committee and will be prioritized based on urgency.
• The mid-year family chat is scheduled for July 2, with three in-person sessions; the first one in Cantonese at 10 am to 11:15 am, and the second and third in Mandarin and English from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm. It will additionally take place virtually on July 7 from 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm in Cantonese on Zoom and English on Meet and on July 8 also from 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm in Cantonese only on Zoom.
• The church Community Day has been rescheduled for August 19. It is possible that it could be a collaborative event with CCM.
• In response to the urgent request for funds to cover the building cost of Richmond Pacific Grace MB Church, it was offered an initial donation of $20,000. This will aid in reducing the current deficit, subject to approval in a special general meeting yet to be arranged. The church’s needs will be presented first in the family chat.
• APS will purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the procedures for its use will be established.
• The DB has accepted Rev. Isaac Man’s request to become a volunteer coordinator for the ministry assisting Hong Kong newcomers. He will begin in July and meet with parishioners who are involved in this outreach ministry. Along with them, he could also recruit, gather, and train additional volunteers to assist. Based on the assessment of the ministry’s performance during July and August and his schedule for the last four months of 2023, he may either accept the position of director for the HK Newcomers ministry in September or continue as a volunteer. The position must be officially taken up by no later than January 2024.

4. 7/2 Family Chat: English 11:30 am to 12:45 pm @Gym, Cantonese 10 am to 11:15 am @Sanctuary, Mandarin 11:30 am to 12:45 @A8.English Sunday School will be paused. Agenda:

• Presentation and discussion of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) of PGMBC
• The need of Richmond PGMBC
• Different Renovation projects
• Community Outreach (geographically, ethnically and virtually)
• Plan for 2024
• Other issues

5. If you’re interested in being added to the church group mail list to receive the prayer letter, weekly bulletin, and other information, please complete the online form. No need to refill the form if you are already on the list.
6. It is highly recommended to register/update your emergency contact with the admin office
7. Staff news: 6/22-25 Pastor David will preach in Boston Chinese Evangelical church summer camp. 7/3 the office will be closed for the Canada Day Holiday.

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8. This Sunday, Pastor Don will continue the series “A Story to Live and Tell,” focusing on the Book of Ruth. He will pick the series up each month on the date that he is scheduled to preach.
9. Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Will share the ministry of the Power to Change – Praxis Ottawa.
10. Please remember our Mission The cheques will be sent to support the missionaries & organizations by the end of June. Please mark “Mission Fund” when you make an offering to support our mission ministries.
11. Proposed Joint Mission Prayer Meeting and language used by guests from June to August:

12. Online Registration for next AWANA year has started
13. Cedars at Hopehill Senior Home Monday Service (1:30-2:30pm) If you would like to serve, please contact Miranda Fong
14. 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 :
15. 6/24 Church Picnic: A BIG THANKS to all who helped make the Church Picnic a great event. Your inspiring display of compassion and kindness toward others left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. Great job.
16. Congratulations to all new grads of 2023!  Today, the English caring team will celebrate after worship and before Sunday school. We’ll have refreshments on hand to mark your accomplishments.