May 21, 2023 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Individuals attending church may opt to wear a mask or not, but are advised to be aware of and mindful of both the health of any vulnerable persons in the vicinity and their own wellbeing.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10:15am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:15am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am-12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9.
  2. Excerpts from DB Meeting on May 13, 2023:
  • The Sunday Morning Breakfast Project draws in over 100 people, leading to a rise in the numbers of people attending Cantonese Sunday school and English Worship Services. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters who prepare and serve the breakfast.
  • We invite brothers and sisters to donate to the Food Banks during the breakfast at our church to assist people in need.
  • To bring the message of Jesus to those who have not yet accepted Him as their Saviour, a part-time, contracted pastoral position will be created in response to the surge of Hong Kong residents. This position will strategize, coordinate, and lead outreach programs.
  • A Community Day will be planned for July 29, Saturday, as a joint function with CCM. A committee will be formed to coordinate this event.
  • In order to become a member of PGMBC, an individual must accept the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith.
  • Adopted the Guidelines for Marriage Officiation
  • Adopted the revision for the Personal Information Protection Policy
  1. Staff news: This morning, Pastor David is preaching online for Iglesia Evangelica China La Cruz in Venezuela. The office will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday.

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  1. A member of the English congregation will go on a short-term mission trip to Ottawa with Power to Change from May15 ˉ June21 with sponsorship from the Mission Department. The team will provide outreach and assistance to mission organizations in Ottawa. We ask you to pray for the short mission trip.
  2. 6/18(Sun) Baby Dedication on Father’s Day Joint Service If you have a child under the age of 2 and would like to dedicate to the Lord in the presence of our church community, please contact Pastor Bill
  3. Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Pastor William Hui and Juliana will share.
  4. 6/10(Sat. 7:15pm) YAM x EMU presents Worship & Prayer Night @VCEFC (3295 E Broadway)
  5. Proposed Mission Joint Prayer Meeting and language used by guests from May to August
5/23 English Rev. William Hui From Richmond PGMBC pastor to an OMF missionary in Hokkaido
6/13 Mand. Dr. Cindy Zheng Tent making and student missionary to Israel
6/27 English Emily Ho Power to Change – Praxis Ottawa
7/25 Cant. Rev. Keynes Kan Mission and Church situation in HK
8/22 C/E/M TBA Future mission ministry
  1. Next Sunday is Awana Sunday! Mark your calendar and get ready to register for next AWANA year.
  2. Cedars at Hopehill Senior Home Monday Service (1:30-2:30pm) If you would like to serve, please contact Miranda Fong
  3. 「Family Breakfast」(Today – June 11 on Sunday) 9:30am food served until no food is left, 10am food line closes, 10:05am clean up. Come to the gym and fill up your stomach before filling your heart with God in the 10:15am English/Junior Service, Cantonese Sunday School, or Mandarin Service.
  4. 6/24 Church Picnic @ Burnaby Confederation Park. Registration with Tom Tsang starting 5/21-6/18. Registration fee ($5 subsidized by the church): free for age 4 and under; $5 for age 5-19, 70 and over; $15 for age 20-69. Free for new comers of April ˉ June with registration. If you prefer to bring your own food, you are also welcome to join.
  5. Please pray for the sick and families.