Aug 25, 2024 Church News

1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Wearing a mask inside the church is highly recommended. If you have any symptoms, please rest at home. The sermons will be uploaded to our YouTube channel at 2:30pm.

• English & Youth & JAM: 10:00am @ Gym; Junior JAM 10:15 am @A9
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10:00 am @A8

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am ˉ 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School paused
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A10
3. 2025-26 the Deacons Election ballots will be counted TODAY at 1pm at A9. Results will be announced on September 1.
4. Excerpts from DB Meeting on August 10, 2023
   • The contract for Pastor David from September to December, 2024 to continue as the lead pastor has been signed. Another contract for him to act as an intentional interim pastor from January to December 2025 in the absence of a new senior pastor is in progress and will be offered to him for consideration.
   • A new contract for Pastor Audrey from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 is in formulation and will be offered to her for consideration.
   • Pastor David, Pastor Jason, and Pastor Victor will go through their SRG before the end of the year with profile to be developed by the deacons.
   • Whether the caring ministry of the Cantonese and Mandarin congregation should be enhanced by hiring another part-time staff was tabled for further discussion.
   • Professional services have rendered to give opinions on different options regarding renovations. Results will be reported as time progresses.
   • A new 2025 operational organizational structure of the church in the absence of a senior pastor was discussed with a ministry leading team to help the chairperson coordinate the ministries of all four congregations (Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Children /Teens). The vice chairperson as the default chairperson in the absence of a senior pastor might need to be added to the bylaws.
   • The results of the church survey would be disclosed to the congregants who are accessible to the church website and posted on the bulletin board.
   • A joint baptismal and membership transferral service will be held in the afternoon of October 13 at church.
   • The ballot counters for the election of the 2025/2026 deacon board were appointed. They are Cindy Ho, Ida Lui, Yue Ming Tang and Dan Tieu
   • A preliminary guideline for non Christians serving the church voluntarily was drafted for further discussion.
   • Pastor Don was encouraged to continue his dialogue with Frog Hollow Community Center in the neighbourhood regarding what the church might collaborate with the centre to serve the community.
5. Thanks for filling out the the church survey.

6. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2025-2026 Departmental Chairpersons. May our brothers and sisters answer the Lord’s call to lead as servants.
7. For Planning & Budget 2025, all departments/committees leaders, please submit your expenses before Se 8. You could choose to use Digital Voucher or printed voucher for approval and submit with receipts to
8. Staff news: N/A

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9. The Soccer Camp Planning Committee wants to extend our deepest gratitude to the amazing team of over 30 volunteers who dedicated their time, energy, and love to making this week’s soccer camp a tremendous success! Your selfless service, joyful spirits, and commitment to our campers have truly made a lasting impact. Thank you for being the salt and light in our community. We look forward to you serving again in 2025
10. 10/13(Sun) Thanksgiving Baptismal & Membership Ceremony If you want to be baptized or apply for church membership, please contact Pastor Bill. Applicants need to take Baptismal/Membership Classes and have an interview with the Deacon Board on 9/22 (Sun).
11. Keep our Mission ministries in your prayers. When contributing to our mission ministries, please remember to specify “Mission Fund“.
12. Tue 7:30pm Joint Mission Prayer Meeting Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Dr. Titus Yu, Chairperson of International Fellowship of Christian Short Term Missions, will share the Hong Kong diaspora in England. All are welcome.
13. 2024 LightHouse Harbour Ministries: Next visit date is 9/12(Thu) 7-9:30pm. Pastor Esmond will lead Righteousness Fellowship and other members to serve.
14. Online Registration for next AWANA year has started. NEW registration, please contact . Return clubbers please use this QR code.
15. 10/18-20 「the 39^th Mission Conference」, speaker Rev. Isaac Quan from CIM Canada. Please mark your calendar
16. The deacon board has decided an extra budget of 2000 dollars will be set aside under the jurisdiction of the administrative department to subsidize those who apply to go to the upcoming Winter Conference. A maximum flat amount of around 50 dollars or half of the cost of a day pass will be given to those who are staying in the hotel or purchasing a day pass. A maximum of forty applications would be granted on a first come, first serve basis with other stipulations to be announced later. Please take advantage of the early bird and group rate before 8/31. Details of the application will be given as time progresses.
17. Abuse Prevention and Safety Committee (APS) News:

• 9/8(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday School. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
• 9/29(Sat. 3-5:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training ˉ Orientation. It is MANDATORY for all senior, children and youth workers to attend once a year. New volunteers are requested to join an orientation training. Register with Miranda Fong :

18. Please refer to the Cantonese Bulletin for outreach programs to invite your Cantonese speaking family members and friends to join.
19. Please pray for the sick and their families.