English Announcements - Nov 20, 2022
1. Mission Profiles presentation.
2. Welcome Pastor Ralph back to our church as our new interim English Pastor, and Karen too!
3. Newbern 47th Anniversary luncheon will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 1:30pm at Grand Crystal Seafood Restaurant (address: #2216-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby). Registrations are open from today, Nov 20 to Dec 11. After receiving a generous donation from a member covering part of the cost, it will be $15/adult; and $10/senior (over 65) or child (between 3-12). If you need ride arrangements, please let us know upon registration, and please contact Eva for any questions.
4. Pastoral News – Pr. Arthur will be away from office from Nov 22 to Dec 5. Please contact Pr. Marcus or Elder Kenny for anything urgent.
5. There will be a lunch meeting next Sunday, Nov 27, at around 12:15 pm, for the English Ministry Committee and other interested leaders with Pastor Ralph and Pastor Marcus. Please register using the Google Form link posted on WhatsApp.
6. Advent is just around the corner and our Kids' Ministry is excited! Starting Nov 27, Children's Church (10am) will spend each Sunday of Advent learning about "Clive and Ian's 12 Questions of Christmas" as we enjoy festive theme days, activities, and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Children and Youth Sunday School (11am) will continue as usual. For any question or if you'd like to volunteer please contact Pr. Monique.
7. Coffee Corner – Please note that Coffee Corner will be cancelled for the month of December.
8. Our supported ministry, Equip to Serve, is opening their Museum of Bible Exploration on Nov 26. For details and registration, please pick up an info card at the back or visit https://bit.ly/3tbkMAI.
9. October Offering Record - The offering record has been posted on the WhatsApp group. Please verify your offering record and contact Elder Alan Yu for any questions.
“Highlights from the Elder Board meeting in October”
i. Decisions on the 47th Anniversary Luncheon as announced above.
ii. The grand piano in the Cantonese sanctuary is being replaced with a newly donated one. The older piano is available for pick up with the following conditions: (1) the first person to confirm with Daniel Chin a pick-up and delivery time that works for all parties by the end of November will receive the piano; (2) the person receiving the piano will be responsible for the delivery cost; (3) a donation of any amount to the church is recommended for receiving the piano. If no workable request for the piano is received by the end of November, the Board asks Daniel to offer it to other churches through the District Office or to the general public.