Newbern Alliance Church

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English Announcements - Mar 5, 2023

1.     The process for the election of three 2024-2025 Elders has begun. Details for the procedure was posted on WhatsApp last Sunday. The active members list and nomination forms for the nominating committee are being distributed this weekend. The first step is to nominate eligible members to serve as membership representatives on the Nominating Committee. Nomination forms must be given to Pastor Marcus Tso by March 12. Candidates must be nominated by two church members with joint signatures, and the approval and signature of the Candidate.

2.    Passover Meal – Maundy Thursday marks Jesus’ last supper before being crucified on Good Friday. Come join us in a traditional Jewish Passover meal on April 6th @ 7pm at Ps Marcus’ apartment amenity room (6622 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby). There is a maximum capacity of 12 people including children, and there will be a registration fee of $10/person to cover the cost of the dinner. Please scan the QR code on the poster or click on the link posted on WhatsApp to register before Wednesday, March 15th. You can also register for a Zoom option if you want to follow at home with your family or a few friends. Please note that there will not be any other special event for Good Friday this year. For more details, please see the online registration form or contact Ps Marcus.

3.    Save the date! A New Ministry Vision Sharing Lunch will be happening on Mar 19th (Sunday) @12:30pm, in the church basement. Everyone is invited! The Regent Exchange team will share their vision and directions in launching a new ministry at our church. Please register using the Google Forms sent out on WhatsApp before next Sunday, Mar 12th. For any questions, please contact Ps Marcus.

4.   Come join us at FacDisc, which will take place in the English sanctuary today from 11:00 to 11:35!

5.    Donation Receipts – 2022 donation receipts are ready for pick up at the back of the sanctuary. They are arranged in alphabetical order of your last name. For any questions, please contact Alan Yu.

6.    Daylight Saving Time – A friendly reminder that DST begins next Sunday, Mar 12th, at 2am. Please remember to set your clocks forward one hour on the coming Saturday evening before you go to bed.

7.    Pastoral News – Ps Marcus will be out of town for a seminary visit from this afternoon, Mar 5th to Thursday, Mar 9th. Please contact Ps Ralph, Ivy or Kendra for anything urgent.