Announcements

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English Announcements - Dec 25, 2022

1. Merry Christmas! Children’s Church (10am) is paused today as families enjoy this Christmas worship service together.

2. Save-the-Date! Jan 22, 2023. Safety and Risk Management training for Newbern Kids’ and Youth Volunteers and those interested in joining this special ministry. More info to come! Got questions? Contact Ps. Monique

3. Joint Service & Communion – Please note that there will be a Joint Anniversary and Commissioning Service on next Sunday, Jan 1, 2023, and that Communion will be postponed a week to Jan 8, 2023.

4. The church Office will be closed from Dec 27-31 as pastors and staff members attend the 60th CCC Winter Conference. Praise dance and Ping Pong will be cancelled that week. The church office will also be closed on Jan 3, 2022 in lieu of New Year’s Holiday.

5. As we approach the end of 2022, please prayerfully consider making a special Year End Thanksgiving offering in response to God’s grace and to cover the budget shortfall. Please use the special envelopes distributed today for cash and cheque donations. For all online donations, please kindly indicate that it is dedicated towards the Year End Thanksgiving offering. Please also note that as we are wrapping up our account for 2022, only cash and cheque donations received by Dec 25 and online donations received by Dec 31 will be reflected on the 2022 Offering Summary and receipted as 2022 donations. Money received after those dates will be counted towards 2023.

6. For any expenses in 2022 that requires reimbursement from the church, please fill out and submit a claim form with receipts attached to Jasmine by Jan 1, 2023.

7. November 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 December

a. An updated Safety and Risk Management Policy has been adopted, training to come on January 22, 2023.

b. A new Snow Response Policy is being revised and finalized.

c. Added A Rocha and C&MA IWs Daniel and Carla Paras to our list of supported missionaries and organizations.

d. Approved Pastor Andrew Luk as Volunteer Pastor of Cantonese Ministry, effective Jan 1, 2023.

e. The roles of the Elders in 2023 have been finalized, as shown on the Workers List.

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English Announcements - Dec 18, 2022

1. Today is the final Sunday of Advent this year, when we light the candle of joy. May the Lord help us to prepare our hearts.

2. Joint Christmas Candlelight Service will be held on the coming 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. Invitation cards are available for pick up at the foyer.

3. Praise dance will be cancelled for Dec 23 and Dec 30, and will resume on Jan 6.

4. On Dec 25th, Children’s Church (10am) is paused as families enjoy worship together in English Service. At 11am Kids’ Sunday School continues as usual. Youth Sunday School will be paused and youth are welcome to join the kids downstairs and help out.

5. Save-the-Date! Jan 22, 2023. Safety and Risk Management training for Newbern Kids’ and Youth Volunteers and those interested in joining this special ministry. More info to come! Got questions? Contact Ps. Monique

6. As we approach the end of 2022, please prayerfully consider making a special Year End Thanksgiving offering in response to God’s grace and to cover the budget shortfall. Please use the special envelopes distributed today for cash and cheque donations. For all online donations, please kindly indicate that it is dedicated towards the Year End Thanksgiving offering. Please also note that as we are wrapping up our account for 2022, only cash and cheque donations received by Dec 25 and online donations received by Dec 31 will be reflected on the 2022 Offering Summary and receipted as 2022 donations. Money received after those dates will be counted towards 2023.

7. For any expenses in 2022 that requires reimbursement from the church, please fill out and submit a claim form with receipts attached to Jasmine by Jan 1, 2023.

8. November 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.

Jasmine Ho 2022-12-09 Jasmine Ho 2022-12-09

English Announcements - Dec 11, 2022

1. Today is the third Sunday of Advent this year, when we light the candle of love. May the Lord help us to prepare our hearts.

2. Pastoral News – We are grateful to the Lord and Pastor Monique that she has agreed to renew her contract with us to the end of June 2023. Until then, may the Lord continue to use her to build up our children’s and youth ministry.

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 today, 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. 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. Invitation cards are available for pick up at the foyer.

5. As we approach the end of 2022, please prayerfully consider making a special Year End Thanksgiving offering in response to God’s grace and to cover the budget shortfall. Special envelopes will be distributed next Sunday for cash and cheque donations. For all online donations, please kindly indicate that it is dedicated towards the Year End Thanksgiving. Please also note that as we are wrapping up our account for 2022, only cash and cheque donations received by Dec 25 and online donations received by Dec 31 will be reflected on the 2022 Offering Summary and receipted as 2022 donations. Money received after those dates will be counted towards 2023.

6. 2022 Annual Report - Would all pastors, elders, department leaders and fellowship leaders please submit your annual reports to Jasmine by Jan 15, 2023 via email at aa@newbern.bc.ca.

7. The 2023 church calendars are still available, feel free to pick up some for your family, friends and neighbours!

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English Announcements - Dec 4, 2022

1. Today is the second Sunday of Advent this year, when we light the candle of peace. 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.

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

6. 2022 Annual Report - Your report for all deacons and department leaders is due by January 16, 2022. Please be prepared and submit your report to Jasmine by e-mail: aa@newbern.bc.ca.