English Announcements - Nov 27, 2022

1.     Welcome - A hearty welcome to our guest speaker Pastor Leigh McGough! Thank you, Pastor Leigh McGough, for sharing God's Word with us today!

2.   Today is the first Sunday of Advent this year. May the Lord help us to prepare our hearts.

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 until 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.   Advent is just around the corner and our Kids' Ministry is excited! Starting today, 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.

5.   Joint Christmas Candlelight Service will be held on Friday, Dec 23, at 7:30 pm in the English Sanctuary. This year’s theme is “Two Babies”. Please invite your friends and families, and pray for the those leading the evening.

6.   Coffee Corner – Please note that Coffee Corner will be cancelled for the month of December.

7.   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.

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.

English Announcements - Nov 13, 2022

1.     Special announcement from the Regent Exchange Team.

2.   Welcome - A hearty welcome to our guest speaker Rev. Andy Beh! Thank you, Rev. Andy Beh, for sharing God's Word with us today!

3.   Atesto - Atesto Passage is happening on Saturday, Nov 19 at 7pm at Michael J Fox Theatre this year! If you’re new to this ministry, it’s a ministry that provides a platform for Christians to tell their testimony using creative means, such as dance, spoken poetry and visual arts. Tickets will be on sale starting Nov 1 and there'll also be a pre-show open gallery between 5:30-7pm. This is our very last Atesto as we wrap up Atesto as a ministry, so hope to see you all there! If you have any questions, please contact Kendra at 604-369-6255 or kendra.lai7318@gmail.com.

4.   Elijah Fellowship is inviting everyone to join them at a Christmas shoebox packing night on Friday, Nov 18 at 8pm at the church basement. We will be assembling care packages, so please bring with you little gift items such as everyday essentials and toiletries. For more information please contact Horn Lam.

5.   2023 Church Directory - If you have any updates on your contact  information, please send them to Jasmine at info@newbern.bc.ca before Nov 15.

6.   The 2023 church calendars are now available! Feel free to pick one up at the foyer before or after Sunday service. Please note that there is a limit of one calendar per family.

English Announcements - Nov 6, 2022

1.     Please note that starting this Sunday the English Service will no longer be live streamed and online attendance will no longer be counted. We encourage all members to attend and receive the communion in person.

2.   Youth Sunday School is starting today, Nov 6, at 11am! Grade 7 and up are invited :) Can’t wait to see you there!

3.   Pastoral & Staff News

a.   Pr Marcus and Pr Arthur will be away from Nov 7-10 (coming Monday to Thursday) for the District Staff Retreat. The church office will be closed on Wednesday, Nov 9. For anything urgent, please contact Elder Ivy next week.

b.  The church office will be closed on Friday, Nov 11 for Remembrance Day holiday.

4.   Atesto - Atesto Passage is happening on Saturday, Nov 19 at 7pm at Michael J Fox Theatre this year! If you’re new to this ministry, it’s a ministry that provides a platform for Christians to tell their testimony using creative means, such as dance, spoken poetry and visual arts. Tickets will be on sale starting Nov 1 and there'll also be a pre-show open gallery between 5:30-7pm. This is our very last Atesto as we wrap up Atesto as a ministry, so hope to see you all there! If you have any questions, please contact Kendra at 604-369-6255 or kendra.lai7318@gmail.com.

5.   Elijah Fellowship is inviting everyone to join them at a Christmas shoebox packing night on Friday, Nov 18 at 8pm at the church basement. We will be assembling care packages, so please bring with you little gift items such as everyday essentials and toiletries. For more information please contact Horn Lam.

6.   2023 Church Directory - If you have any updates on your contact  information, please send them to Jasmine at info@newbern.bc.ca before Nov 15.

7.   The 2023 church calendars are now available! Feel free to pick one up at the foyer before or after Sunday service. Please note that there is a limit of one calendar per family.