Feb 4, 2024 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Holy Communion Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. Due to an increase in COVID cases, wearing a mask inside the church is highly recommended. If you have any symptoms, please rest at home. You can find free testing kits at the welcome table.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @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 A10
  2. 2023 Offering Receipt will be emailed this week or distributed starting 2/8. According to CRA, the donor’s name and address must be printed on the receipt. For updating your info, email address or enquiries, please contact
  3. If you would like to be newly added to the church group mail list to receive the prayer letter, weekly bulletin and other information, please fill the online form. No need to refill the form if you are already on the list.
  4. It is highly recommended to register/update your emergency contact with the admin office
  5. Fellowship/Department leaders, if you need to learn how to use the stove, contact Kitchen dpt. For gathering with meals, leaders please fill the booking form and send to Kitchen dpt

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  1. 3/31 Easter Baptismal & Membership Ceremony Sunday: If you have converted and want to be baptized or Christians have attended PG for at least 3 months and want to be a Church Member of PG (can hold an overseas church membership), please contact Pastor Bill. Applicants need to take Baptismal/Membership Classes and will have an interview with the Deacon Board on 3/10.
  2. Pacific Grace English Activities PGEA
  • PG Conversational English PGCE @A9, Free

Open to: Mandarin-speaking international students

Objectives: Enhance English conversation skills in a small group by exploring various topics every week.

Enhancing English skills through writing, reading, and listening to hymns.

Time: Mondays 2-3:30pm

Tutors: Ivy Chan & William Ho

Registration: 604-416 3263 Pastor Audrey (Registration is now full. New applicants will be wait-listed)

  • PG English Corner PGEC Spring Session @A9, Free

Open to: Cantonese or Mandarin speaking adults

Objectives: Improving everyday basic functional English in a small group using video clips, songs, and simple Bible passages.

Time: Wednesdays 10-11:30am

Tutor: Susan Kwan

Registration: 604-416-3263 Pastor Audrey; 604-416-3260 Pastor Steven

  1. LightHouse Harbour Ministries: PG is scheduled to serve on the 2nd Thursday of each month 7-9:30pm. The next visit will be on 2/8. Another way to participate and support this mission ministry is to make small gifts, cards & cookies.
  • To participate individually, by a family or as a team are all welcome! If any question or book a date to visit, feel free to talk with Pastor Steven.
  1. 2024 Mission Fest THE LORD WORKING WITH THEMis coming to the heart of Vancouver on2/15-17, hosted by Westside Church. Please see the website for the details

 

  1. 2/10(Next Sat. 10a-3p) CNY Spiritual Day Camp (Cantonese and Mandarin) in the sanctuary. Taking group photo before lunch. Free for Age 12 and under. Adults $10. Children’s Program for Children ages 12 and under. Please refer to the poster for more details. Today is the last day to register in the foyer.

You have the option to order a Japanese bento box. $15/box. Choose from Salmon or Beef or Chicken.

BIG THANKS to the sisters and brothers who prepare special snacks to celebrate. We will have CNY deep fried snacks, water chestnut cake, Cantonese sponge cake, tofu pudding, Cantonese syrup etc.

Children program @B7. Gym is set up for lunch and snack. Please pick up the bento box you booked there.

  1. Staff news: Pastor Bill takes annual leave today.