May 26, 2024 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Awana Sunday Service. All kids and leaders are encouraged to wear uniform to church. We will have flags ceremony in English and Cantonese Noon service in the gym. Next AWANA year registration starts today. NEW registration, please contact  . Return clubbers please use this QR code.
  2. If you have any symptoms, please rest at home. The sermons will be uploaded to our YouTube channel on 2:30pm.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10:00 am @ Gym; Junior JAM 10:15 am @A9
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:00 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. 5.11 DB meeting excerpts:
  • Regretfully accepted the resignation of Pastor Steven Li from the position of Cantonese and Mandarin Caring and Evangelism Pastor effective June 1, 2024.
  • Pastor Victor Lee has been invited to join us as a part-time Cantonese pastor, beginning June 1, 2024, for a contract of one year. He will work no less than 22 hours per week with two months of vacation per year. Despite not receiving a salary from the church, he still must abide by all the staff handbook’s rules and regulations. (Pastor Victor accepted the invitation)
  • Several projects in Phase 1 of the renovation plan have been completed or are currently underway.
  • In Phase 2 of the renovation plan, the deacon board has approved breaking down the wall between A8 and A9, as well as the southern walls of these rooms next to the corridor. This will create a larger multipurpose room for worship and other activities, pending structural feasibility and cost effectiveness.
  • The senior pastoral transition timeline and potential structural changes for the church in 2025, in the event of no senior pastor, were tabled for additional examination and deliberation.
  • The church survey and personal information policy will progress as planned.
  • The handbook of cybersecurity of the church was received for further discussion and action.
  • The mission department has endorsed a potential short-term mission trip to Mexico in July, to be led by Pastor Don Dyck.
  1. 6/5-6(Wed-Thu) 2025 Staff Team Planning Meeting. 6/21-23(Fri-Sun) Family Chat
  2. Staff News: 5/13-31 Pastor David will take no pay leave.

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  1. 5/28(Tue 7:30pm) Joint Mission Prayer Meeting Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Our supporting missionary Ah Gor will share his service in the fields. All are welcome.
  2. 6/16 (10am Sun) Father’s Day Joint Service in sanctuary, gym and A8.
  3. 2024 LightHouse Harbour Ministries: Next visit date is 6/13(Thu) 7-9:30pm. Pastor Esmond will lead Goodness fellowship to serve.
  4. 7/16-18(Wed-Fri) Short Term Mission Trip to Vancouver Island organized by CCM Small Town Mission. Pastor David and Pastor Audrey will lead one brother and 2 sisters to serve, approximately $150/person. Please talk to Pastor David Chan today if you are interested in joining
  5. Short Term Missions Opportunity

Have you been on a short term mission trip? We have the opportunity to make a week long mission trip to Casa de Luz in Primo Tapia, Mexico from July 20th to the 27th. This is the ministry that Pastor Don visited in January. You can learn more about this ministry at casadeluzmexico.com. This is a unique trip in which we encourage families to travel together with us. Your children will be given an opportunity to be part of something significant that will impact their lives as well as yours. To make this trip viable we are aiming to take a team of around 20 people. For more information, please contact Pastor Don.

  1. 8/12-16 (Mon-Fri. 9a-3p) Soccer Day Camp for ages 6-12. Please see the poster for details. Use the postcards to encourage children from non-believer families to join in. Online Registration starts. First come, first ser

We are recruiting coaches, first aiders, video and photographer, sign-in and welcome table, camp cook/snack team and miscellaneous helpers. To sign up as a volunteer, please contact Pastor Bill. Enquiry or 604-416-3261

  1. 6/15(Sat)10am-3:45pm Training for First Aid CPR-C and AED Level-C in English in the Gym. FREE for all PGMBC qualified volunteers this year (original fee $70 subsidized by the church) due to the lower cost from a joint training with SVPGMBC. Lunch provided. Online Registration before 6/7(Fri). Limited spots are available. First come first served.
  2. Please pray for the sick and their families.