Wednesday 27 July 2022

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED

Please visit our new website at www.westsidebaptist.ca 

This site will no longer be updated.

Saturday 9 July 2022

STORIES: Stories of the Marginalized

2022-07-03 A Person With Long Term Health Issue | Sermon Note
2022-07-10 A Person with Demons Infestation | Sermon Note

Announcements - July 10, 2022

  • Brothers and sisters who are showing any symptoms of COVID or who have other concerns, you are welcome to continue worshipping with us through Zoom at 11:30am tentatively until the end of August 2022. 
    • Join with telephone: 
      • Call 778-907-2071 
      • When prompted, key in meeting ID: 824 7925 8787# 
      • When prompted, key in participant ID: # 
      • When prompted, key in password: 266560# 
    • Join with internet (using Zoom app or Zoom.us website) 
      • Meeting ID: 824 7925 8787 
      • Password: 266560 
    • Or join with this link: https://tinyurl.com/EMworship 
  • EM prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in Room E. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. 
  • As of July, the church has resumed cash offering through the passing of the offering bags. But we will continue to accept offerings by cheques and e-transfer as well. 
  • There will be printed sermon note to be handed out as of July. Let the ushers know if you have such a need. 
  • There will be joint SG this Thursday at 7:30 pm. It is the last session on the study of the book of Jonah. It will be held in the gallery. All are welcome to join. 
  • WBC 101 is a course for those who wish to join the church through baptism or transfer to become a member, or to reinstate membership. If you would like to join Westside as a member, please contact Pastor Gladys. We will start the class and arrange a suitable time for the course when there are enough people showing interests. 
  • There will be a community meal today after worship service. Please stay if you have already registered. The cost is $13 for adults. Please pay your SG leaders or Shera Ng today if you have not done so. 
  • The registration process for AWANA 2022-2023 will start today, and will first accept applications from former students, younger siblings of former students, and children of the AWANA team. The deadline is July 16. The registration web link will be emailed directly to eligible parents today. Students who miss this deadline will forfeit priority admission privileges. 
    • The remaining places will then be open to public applications, and admission will be determined based on whether we have matching resources (not on a first-come, first-served basis). 
    • If a member of WBC wants to be sure that your child will be admitted, you can choose to serve on the AWANA team. Please contact Pastor Mark for more details. 
    • Sorry for not being able to admit all applicants due to the limited number of serving hands.

July 10, 2022 Sunday Worship Links

 Sunday Service

  • Even though face covering is no longer mandatory according to new government regulations, we still encourage the use of face masks during indoor gatherings for added protection. 
  • If you are unable to attend worship services on-site, you are encouraged to worship with us using the live streaming on Zoom at 11:30am. 
    •  Join with telephone: 
      • Call 778-907-2071 
      • When prompted, key in meeting ID: 824 7925 8787# 
      • When prompted, key in participant ID: # 
      • When prompted, key in password: 266560# 
    • Join with internet (using Zoom app or Zoom.us website) 
      • Meeting ID: 824 7925 8787 
      • Password: 266560 
    • Or join with this link: https://tinyurl.com/EMworship

  • Starting from July 2022 we will accept cash donation again if you are attending in person worship service. However, eTransfer offering will still be accepted.
  • Sermon Note | Sermon Audio
  • Announcements
  • Monthly bulletin

  • CitRUs

    Saturday 2 July 2022

    July 3, 2022 Sunday Worship Links

     Sunday Service

    • Even though face covering is no longer mandatory according to new government regulations, we still encourage the use of face masks during indoor gatherings for added protection. 
    • If you are unable to attend worship services on-site, you are encouraged to worship with us using the live streaming on Zoom at 11:30am. 
      •  Join with telephone: 
        • Call 778-907-2071 
        • When prompted, key in meeting ID: 824 7925 8787# 
        • When prompted, key in participant ID: # 
        • When prompted, key in password: 266560# 
      • Join with internet (using Zoom app or Zoom.us website) 
        • Meeting ID: 824 7925 8787 
        • Password: 266560 
      • Or join with this link: https://tinyurl.com/EMworship

    • Starting from July 2022 we will accept cash donation again if you are attending in person worship service. However, eTransfer offering will still be accepted.
  • Sermon Note | Sermon Audio
  • Announcements
  • Monthly bulletin

  • CitRUs

    Announcements - July 3, 2022

    • Brothers and sisters who are showing any symptoms of COVID or who have other concerns, you are welcome to continue worshipping with us through Zoom at 11:30am tentatively until the end of August 2022. 
      • Join with telephone: 
        • Call 778-907-2071 
        • When prompted, key in meeting ID: 824 7925 8787# 
        • When prompted, key in participant ID: # 
        • When prompted, key in password: 266560# 
      • Join with internet (using Zoom app or Zoom.us website) 
        • Meeting ID: 824 7925 8787 
        • Password: 266560 
      • Or join with this link: https://tinyurl.com/EMworship 
    • EM prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in Room E. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. 
    • As of today, the church will resume cash offering through the passing of the offering bags. But we will continue to accept offerings by cheques and e-transfer as well. 
    • There will be printed sermon note to be handed out as of today. Let the ushers know if you have such a need. 
    • Today is the first Sunday of the month when we remember our Lord Jesus’ death on the cross for us. Those who are baptized and have hearts prepared are welcome to come onstage and take the communion with us. 
    • WBC 101 is a course for those who wish to join the church through baptism or transfer to become a member, or to reinstate membership. If you would like to join Westside as a member, please contact Pastor Gladys. We will start the class and arrange a suitable time for the course when there are enough people showing interests. 
    • There will be joint small groups on July 7 Thursday night for Session 3 on the book study of Jonah. 
    • There will be a community meal on July 10 after worship service. Please register with your SG leaders or Shera Ng on or before July 7. The cost is $13 for adults. 
    • The registration process for AWANA 2022-2023 will start on July 10, and will first accept applications from former students, younger siblings of former students, and children of the AWANA team. The deadline is July 16. The registration web link will be emailed directly to eligible parents on July 10. Students who miss this deadline will forfeit priority admission privileges. 
      • The remaining places will then be open to public applications, and admission will be determined based on whether we have matching resources (not on a first-come, first-served basis). 
      • If a member of WBC wants to be sure that your child will be admitted, you can choose to serve on the AWANA team. Non-members also need to participate in the "WBC 101" course starting in July, and promise to become members through baptism or transfer as soon as possible. Please contact Pastor Mark before July 10. 
      • Sorry for not being able to admit all applicants due to the limited number of serving hands.

    Saturday 25 June 2022

    June 26, 2022 Sunday Worship Links

     Sunday Service

    • Even though face covering is no longer mandatory according to new government regulations, we still encourage the use of face masks during indoor gatherings for added protection. 
    • If you are unable to attend worship services on-site, you are encouraged to worship with us using the live streaming on Zoom at 11:30am. 
      •  Join with telephone: 
        • Call 778-907-2071 
        • When prompted, key in meeting ID: 824 7925 8787# 
        • When prompted, key in participant ID: # 
        • When prompted, key in password: 266560# 
      • Join with internet (using Zoom app or Zoom.us website) 
        • Meeting ID: 824 7925 8787 
        • Password: 266560 
      • Or join with this link: https://tinyurl.com/EMworship

    • During this transitional period, cash donation is not accepted. The church is accepting offerings through the following methods:  
  • Sermon Note | Sermon Audio
  • Announcements
  • Monthly bulletin

  • CitRUs

    Friday 24 June 2022

    Announcements - June 26, 2022

    • Brothers and sisters who are showing any symptoms of COVID or who have other concerns, you are welcome to continue worshipping with us through Zoom at 11 :30am. 
      • Join with telephone: 
        • Call 778-907-2071 
        • When prompted, key in meeting ID: 824 7925 8787# 
        • When prompted, key in participant ID: # 
        • When prompted, key in password: 266560# 
      • Join with internet (using Zoom app or Zoom.us website) 
        • Meeting ID: 824 7925 8787 
        • Password: 266560 
      • Or join with this link: https://tinyurl.com/EMworship 
    • EM prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in Room E. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. 
    • During this transitional period, cash donation is not accepted. The church is accepting offerings through the following methods: 
      • e-transfer to westsidebaptistoffering@gmail.com; 
      • drop off the cheque into the mail box at the main hall when attending the in-person worship service on Sundays; 
      • mail the cheque to the church. 
    • We have children program during English service for ages 3-7. If you have friends or relatives whom have children in that category please invite them. For young babies, parents can stay with them in room B. Please remember this ministry in your prayer. 
    • WBC 101 is a course for those who wish to join the church through baptism or transfer to become a member, or to reinstate membership. If you would like to join Westside as a member, please contact Pastor Gladys. We will start the class and arrange a suitable time for the course when there are enough people showing interests. 
    • There will be joint small groups on July 7 Thursday night for Session 3 on the book study of Jonah.
    • There will be a community meal on July 10 after worship service. Please register with your SG leaders or Shera Ng on or before July 7. The cost is $13 for adults.  
    • As of July 2022, the church will resume cash offering (still accept offerings by cheques and e-transfer), passing of the offering bags, passing of the communions, printing of the weekly/monthly bulletin and sermon note, and congregational participation in Scripture reading during worship services. 
    • Online small groups’ meeting and live streaming worship services will tentatively discontinue on September 7, 2022. 
    • From September 7, 2022 the deacon board will observe the membership guidelines according to the bylaws again. Activate or deactivate the membership of a member will be resumed in December 2022. 
    • Please note the poster at the entrance of the main hall that shows parking available in the neighbourhood. For the sake of our neighbours, please do not park in front of the local residence.

    Saturday 18 June 2022

    Announcements - June 19, 2022

    • The BC Government announced that, starting March 11, 2022, the requirement of faith communities to restrict attendance based on vaccination status is no longer required. Therefore, the church will no longer require participants to show their vaccination proof when attending an on-site gathering. 
    • Even though face covering is no longer mandatory according to new government regulations, we still encourage the use of facemasks during indoor gatherings for added protection. We also invite you to check your body temperature and sanitize your hands before entering the hall of worship. 
    • Brothers and sisters who are showing any symptoms of COVID or who have other concerns, you are welcome to continue worshipping with us through Zoom at 11:30am. 
      • Join with telephone: 
        • Call 778-907-2071 
        • When prompted, key in meeting ID: 824 7925 8787# 
        • When prompted, key in participant ID: # 
        • When prompted, key in password: 266560# 
      • Join with internet (using Zoom app or Zoom.us website) 
        • Meeting ID: 824 7925 8787 
      • Password: 266560 
      • Or join with this link: https://tinyurl.com/EMworship 
    • EM prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in Room E. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. 
    • During this transitional period, cash donation is not accepted. The church is accepting offerings through the following methods: 
      • e-transfer to westsidebaptistoffering@gmail.com; 
      • drop off the cheque into the mail box at the main hall when attending the in-person worship service on Sundays; 
      • mail the cheque to the church. 
    • We have children program during English service for ages 3-7. If you have friends or relatives whom have children in that category please invite them. For young babies, parents can stay with them in room B. Please remember this ministry in your prayer. 
    • WBC 101 is a course for those who wish to join the church through baptism or transfer to become a member, or to reinstate membership. If you would like to join Westside as a member, please register at universe.com/westside. When enough people sign up, we will start the class and arrange a suitable time for the course. 
    • There will be joint small groups on June 23 Thursday night for the book study of Jonah. 
    • Monthly bulletin is now available on the church website and bulletin board. Please check out important notices.
    • Please note the poster at the entrance of the main hall that shows parking available in the neighborhood. For the sake of our neighbors, please do not park in front of the local residence.

    June 19, 2022 Sunday Worship Links

     Sunday Service

    • Even though face covering is no longer mandatory according to new government regulations, we still encourage the use of face masks during indoor gatherings for added protection. 
    • If you are unable to attend worship services on-site, you are encouraged to worship with us using the live streaming on Zoom at 11:30am. 
      •  Join with telephone: 
        • Call 778-907-2071 
        • When prompted, key in meeting ID: 824 7925 8787# 
        • When prompted, key in participant ID: # 
        • When prompted, key in password: 266560# 
      • Join with internet (using Zoom app or Zoom.us website) 
        • Meeting ID: 824 7925 8787 
        • Password: 266560 
      • Or join with this link: https://tinyurl.com/EMworship

    • During this transitional period, cash donation is not accepted. The church is accepting offerings through the following methods:  
  • Sermon Note | Sermon Audio
  • Announcements
  • Monthly bulletin

  • CitRUs