Oct 20, 2024 Church News
- Thank you, Isaac Quan from CIM Canada, for allowing God to use you to breathe life through His word on our Mission Sunday.
- TODAY 10-11:30am English/Cantonese/Mandarin Mission Conference Joint Sunday Service @the sanctuary, A8 & the gym. Children of 6 and above program in B7. English/Children/Cantonese Sunday School paused. The sermons will be uploaded to our YouTube channel at 2:30pm.
- Due to an increase in COVID cases, wearing a mask inside the church is highly recommended. If you have any symptoms, please rest at home. It is highly recommended to get the new COVID vaccine and flu shot.
- 10.12 Deacon Board meeting excerpts:
- The 2025 church budget was discussed after reviewing the plans and budgets of various departments. It will be finalized with the final figures by October 18, following revision and amendment.
- Pastor Bill’s four-month sabbatical, after his six years of service at PGMBC, has been approved by the deacon board upon reviewing his plan. The sabbatical will commence on December 9, 2024, and last for three months until March 8, 2025, with the understanding that the remaining month will be taken later in the year.
- The professional sketch regarding the church renovation from the architectural firm was tabled. Consultations will be conducted among various stakeholders to gather more opinions before deciding on the feasibility and priority of the renovation projects to be implemented within the $800,000 budget.
- Thanks to the old and new Deacons and Dept. Chairpersons who attended the 10/12 meeting. The Deacon Board established the upcoming Time Schedule for the AGM:
- 10/26 all reports of old and new deacons and dept chairpersons received in point form to be incorporated into the 2024 AGM booklet
- 11/9 draft of Report & Plan done & ready to be reviewed by the deacons
- 11/21 AGM booklet finalized by the Deacon Board
- 11/22 AGM booklet released to the congregation
- 11/22-24 Pre-AGM Family Chat to answer questions
- 12/1 AGM to resolve questions and vote
- Staff News: N/A
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- Restart of the English Ministries Prayer Time
On Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:30 p.m., we will start meeting again to pray together. The meeting will take place in person at the church. We will take the first 20 minutes to learn more about praying as Jesus taught us to pray. Then we will follow up that time with a time of praying together with a focus not only on the needs within our church but on our community. For further information, to contact Pastor Don and watch for follow-up announcements.
- Tue 7:30pm Joint Mission Prayer Meeting Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Xavier Law, will share the Alliance Global Serve Canada, ministry. All are welcome
- The current offering for the mission as of October 13 is $67,404, while the mission budget for 2024 is $92,500
- 2024 LightHouse Harbour Ministries: Next visit date is 11/14(Thu) 7-9:30pm. Pastor Audrey will lead the Mandarin members and others to serve.
- Missions Trip to Casa de Luz in Mexico
A trip is being planned for next year to go on a missions trip to Casa de Luz in Primo Tapia, Mexico. The date that has been tentatively set is the week of July 5th to July 12th. The plan is to form a team made up of individuals as well as families. Please feel free to contact Pastor Don if you have any questions, but set this date aside and mark your calendars!
- 11/4-6 Short Term Mission Trip to Vancouver Island.There will be Commissioning Prayer TODAY in worship.
- The deacon board has allocated an additional $2,000 to the Administrative Department for subsidizing attendees of the upcoming Winter Conference. Forty applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, with further details to be provided in the future.
- Please refer to the Cantonese Bulletin for outreach programs to invite your Cantonese speaking family members and friends to join.
- Please pray for the sick and their families.
