Announcements - July 3, 2022
1. Pastoral News –
a. Pastor Joe is away until July 29 with the CCACA. He will still be available through WhatsApp/Zoom during the time.
b. Pastor Marcus will be away in Edmonton from this Monday to Friday, representing the church at the CCACA AGM and the Alliance Canada General Assembly. He will check WhatsApp and email messages between meetings and respond to urgent matters ASAP. Alternatively, contact Elder Ivy for any urgent matter. Please pray for God’s work among all the church leaders across the country.
2. Children Sports Camp - will be held at Riverway Sports Complex on July 25 - 29, from 9 to 3. The camp is for kids ages 5-12 and the cost is $150 per child, if financial support is needed, please reach out to Pastor Marcus. Registration is now live through the AIA link aia.sh/riverway. Spots are limited so make sure to register before they fill up!
3. The Baptismal Class - we are accepting applications for baptism. The baptismal class will begin soon. Please contact Pastor Marcus for more details.
4. Church Summer Camp - Please pick up the essential "things to know" from the church entrance if you are going to Summer Camp..
Highlights from the Elder Board meeting in June
a. The church began Stage 5 of our reopening plan on July 1. Masks is recommended and not mandatory. Food sharing activities of up to 20 people begin with precautions in place. (The Elder Board will decide on a case-by-case basis for events exceeding 20 people.)
b. The Board has adopted the vision statement for global mission proposed by the Mission Committee: “To help members of Newbern to fulfill the Great Commission around the world.”
c. Pastor Joe’s contract as our interim English Pastor has been renewed to the end of October, with July being no-pay-leave for CCACA work.
d. Start from this Sunday till August, coffee and fellowship time take place each Sunday at 9:00 am and 12:15 pm on a trial basis. Please plan on using these time slots to connect with new and old friends over hot drinks and snacks