Friday 31 August 2012

Prayer - September 1, 2012

THANKSGIVING

  • Give thanks and pray for the baptismal and transfer candidates who will be joining Westside as members and making it their spiritual home. May God continue to guide them in their growth, faith and stewardship.
  • Give thanks for the community meal and fellowship we enjoy with different people each time as God has been leading newcomers and seekers to our midst every week.

SUPPLICATION

  • Awana Ministry: May God lead and direct this ministry. Pray for those who have been called to serve and for their upcoming training. Also remember the enrolment and commitment of those registered. May God provide His abundant grace for this ministry and through it, lead children and families to our church.
  • Outreach Ministry: May God grant us passion for lost souls and good witness in our lives. Pray that the seekers will continue to search for the truth. Pray also for the conversion of our friends and family members.
  • SIG Ministry: Pray that our brothers and sisters are able to build genuine friendships with the people they meet through these activities and that their lives are infectious enough to attract people to Christ.
  • Small Groups Ministry: Pray that God would raise up leaders in the coming months. Also pray for the bonding of the individual group members into life-changing groups.
  • Music Ministry: Remember all those serving faithfully on a regular basis and remember their practice on Tuesday evenings.
  • Pray for the seekers and newcomers that they may continue to attend and come to understand the truth and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Pray for all those who will be going back to school again next week. Especially remember those who will be starting college and university and will face challenges in adjusting to their new environments. Also pray for the witnessing of God’s love and grace on campus.
  • Pray for the EMDG (English Ministry Discipleship Group) that God will nurture and enable people to grow and mature as His true followers.
  • Remember David Ng and his family as David’s mother was admitted to the hospital. Pray for God’s healing and guidance as to the long-term care of his mother.

Announcements - September 1, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • In remembrance of our Lord Jesus’ death on the cross for our sins, Holy Communion is held on the first Saturday of each month. If you have openly declared your faith and commitment to Jesus Christ through baptism, you are invited to prepare your heart and partake in the Holy Communion with us.
  • Bulletins will not be printed for the English worship services, so church volunteers are asked to check their duties online via googledocs. A hard copy of the duty list will also be posted in the foyer. Please call the church office and speak with Roberta about any duty shift changes.
  • Need some uplifting and support through prayer? Send your prayer requests to the WBC Prayer Band Ministry via direct confidential email to our pastoral staff: prayer@westsidebaptist.ca. Unless otherwise indicated, prayer requests will be regarded in strict confidence (names are undisclosed), and submitters will not be contacted.
  • Want to witness the amazing power of prayer? Want to be a part of God's mighty works? 
We are currently accepting volunteers for Westside's newest ministry - the WBC Prayer Band.
 Come and support your family, friends, church, and community through prayer.
Please contact Pastor Anders for more information.
  • During the worship service of September 8, there will be a baptism and transfer of membership. Come and witness our Lord’s transforming love and grace.
  • The new Awana Program will begin meeting on Fridays starting September 14 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Classes include Preschool, Kindergarten to Grade 2 and Grades 3 to 6. Online registration is still available at: www.westsideawana.blogspot.com. Middle School Awana classes will be held on Sundays at 11am from September 7 onwards.
  • Struggling with quadratics? Need help with an essay? Come and meet with our experienced tutors through WBC’s Academic Assistance Program for students in Grades 8-12 on Sundays 2:00pm – 5:00pm starting September 16. Drop-in fees for Grades 8-10 is $7 per visit or $20 per month. Fees for Grades 11-12 is $10 per visit or $30 per month. Try it out for FREE for the entire month of September! For details, contact Peter Cheung.
  • The financial report for the Ministries Expansion Project has been posted on the notice board. Please contact the treasurer, Wendy Wong, for any enquiries.
  • In order to adequately cover meal costs, tickets for the community meal will be increased by $1 to $6 per person. Please contact Joyce or Shera to pre-order by Thursday each week.
  • The new GZone youth group for Grade 7-12 teens and youths will meet every Saturday in Room F from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Please contact Pastor Gladys for further information.
  • There will be small group gatherings every Saturday at 8pm after the community meal. Come and get connected with one another and learn about small group life through “Who Is God?”. All are welcome. Please contact Pastor Gladys if you are interested in joining a small group.
  • Church prayer meetings are held every Saturday at 5:00pm in Room F. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
  • A new coffee/hot chocolate machine has been installed in the foyer. Freshly brewed decaf, dark-roasted coffee or hot chocolate are all available at 50 cents a cup. Hot water is also available free of charge. Brothers and sisters are encouraged to be eco-friendly and bring their own mugs or use the ceramic cups inside the cupboard. Please wash them after use.
  • WBC eco-bags are now available for pickup on the reception table. Feel free to give them out as gifts to friends and relatives.
  • The church office will be closed on September 4 (Tuesday) as a lieu day for the regular day off on Monday.

ONGOING EVENTS

  • Church Prayer Meeting (English Congregation)
    Saturdays 5:00pm
  • English Worship Service
    Saturdays 6:00pm -7:30pm
  • Small Groups for All Ages
    Saturdays 8:00pm -10:00pm
  • Youth & Teens Ministry “GZone”
    Saturdays 8:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Special Interest Groups (SIG) – Badminton
    Every other Sunday 8:00pm – 10:00pm
    Venue: Clearone Badminton, #100 - 4351 No.3 Rd, Richmond Browngate
    Next game: September 9
  • Special Interest Groups (SIG) – Board Games
    Last Sunday of the month 8:30pm
    Next game: September 30

Funeral Service of Mrs. Sandra Liu

Mrs. Sandra Liu's funeral service will be held on September 5, 2012 (Wednesday) 10am at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC.  Let's continue to pray for Mr. K. W. Liu and Carlos' family.  May God give them peace in this time of sorrow and loss.

Sunday 26 August 2012

Financial Report of January - July, 2012


General

ActualBudget
RECEIPTS
Offering$116,735$181,883
Rental Income, Interest and Others $39,984$32,803
Total Receipts$156,719$214,687
EXPENDITURES
Administration & Grounds$150,048$150,708
Ministries$5,894$12,369
CBWCF Loan Repayments$44,555$50,808
Total Expenditures$200,497$213,885
General surplus (deficit)(43,778)$802


Loans

CBWCF Loan
Other than Regular Loan Repayments $0
Additional Mortgage$40,000
Net Loan Repayments ( Loan Proceeds)($40,000)
CBWCF Loan Payable$182,711
 
Congregational Loan
Loan Repayments$82,465
Additional Loan$110,000
Net Loan Repayments  ( Loan Proceeds)($27,535)
Congregational Loan Payables$365,944
 
Total Loans
Loan Repayments$82,465
Additional Loans$150,000
Net Loan Repayments ( Loan Proceeds)($67,545)
Total Loans$548,655

Renovation Capital Campaign(October 2011 - July 2012)


ActualBudget
Offerings$65,405$65,000
Expenses$35,398

Note: Cheques for the church should be made payable to "Westside Baptist Church."  Please do not use abbreviations.

Tuesday 21 August 2012

Summary of August 2012 Deacon Board Meeting

  • The congregations will be asked to complete a survey by September about the conference ministry at Westside. The result will then be used for planning conferences in the future.
  • Trainings for the visitation team will be held on September 5 and 16. Refer to the bulletin for details.
  • Awana will begin on September 14. Starting from September 2, chairs in the main hall will be stacked up after Sunday worship services and rearranged after Saturday worship services.
  • Academic Assistance Program will begin on September 16 every Sunday between 2pm – 5pm.
  • Operation Christmas Child empty shoe boxes can be picked up on October 6 & October 7 during worship services. A launching party open to the public will be held on October 13 between 10am-11:30am. The in-house collection dates for filled shoe box gifts are November 17 & 18.
  • Pastor Gladys and Anders will take their annual leaves from October 10 – 26, 2012. Pastor Alan will take his annual leave from November 17 – December 2, 2012.

Saturday 18 August 2012

Prayer - August 18, 2012

THANKSGIVING
  • God has been leading newcomers and seekers to our midst every week. Brothers and sisters serving faithfully in our midst week after week. Brothers and sisters from the Chinese congregation serving alongside us for the short-term.
  • God’s provision of candidates for English 101.

SUPPLICATION
  • Awana ministry: May God lead and direct this ministry. Pray for those who are willing to serve and their upcoming training. Also remember the registration. May God provide His abundant grace for this ministry and through this ministry lead children and families to our church.
  • Outreach Ministry: May God grant us passion for lost souls and good witness in our lives. Pray that the seekers will continue to search for the truth. Pray also for the conversion of our friends and family members.
  • SIG ministry: Pray that our brothers and sisters are able to build genuine friendships with the people they meet through these activities and that their lives are infectious enough to attract people to Christ.
  • Small Groups Ministry: Pray that God would raise up leaders in the coming months. Also pray for the bonding of the individual group members into life-changing groups.
  • Music Ministry: Remember all those serving faithfully on a regular basis and remember their practice on Tuesday evenings.
  • GZone: Give thanks for God’s provision of newcomers and seekers. Remember the transitioning of this ministry and the direction in the coming days.
  • Remember David Ng and his family as David’s mother was admitted to the hospital. Pray for God’s healing and guidance as to the long-term care of his mother.
  • Remember those who are on summer holidays. Pray that they will lead a balanced life and use their time wisely.
  • Pray for the planning of outreach events in the coming months, and remember the seekers who are in our midst.

Announcements - August 18, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Westside Baptist Church is glad to welcome newcomers to our Worship Service. Please fill out a guest record card and return it to the ushers or greeters so that we may keep in touch with you. Westside would also like to invite Christians attending our services regularly to consider making Westside their spiritual home. Please contact the pastoral staff or deacons if you are interested.
  • English WBC101 will be starting next week. For those who want to know more about Christianity, or who are interested in transferring their membership, please contact Pastor Gladys for details.
  • Bulletins will not be printed for the English worship services, so church volunteers are asked to check their duties online via googledocs. A hard copy of the duty list will also be posted in the foyer. Please call the church office and speak with Roberta about any duty shift changes.
  • Need some uplifting and support through prayer? 
Send your prayer requests to the WBC Prayer Band Ministry via direct confidential email to our pastoral staff: prayer@westsidebaptist.ca
    Unless otherwise indicated, prayer requests will be regarded in strict confidence (names are undisclosed), and submitters will not be contacted.
  • Want to witness the amazing power of prayer? Want to be a part of God's mighty work? 
We are currently accepting volunteers for Westside's newest ministry - the WBC Prayer Band.
 Come and support your family, friends, church, and community through prayer.
Please contact Pastor Anders for more information.
  • Academic assistance program for grade 8-12 will be launched on September 16 on Sundays 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Fee for grade 8-10 is $20 per month or $7 per visit, grade 11-12 is $30 per month or $10 per visit.
  • In order to adequately cover meal costs, tickets for the community meal will be increased by $1 to $6 per person. Please contact Joyce or Shera to pre-order by Thursday each week.
  • The new GZone youth group for Grade 7-12 teens and youths will meet every Saturday in Room F from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Please contact Pastor Gladys for further information.
  • Childcare is provided for children under 3 in Room B during the worship service.
  • There will be small group gatherings every Saturday at 8pm after the community meal. Come and get connected with one another and learn about small group life through “Who Is God?”. All are welcome. Please contact Pastor Gladys if you are interested in joining a small group.
  • Church prayer meetings are held every Saturday at 5:00pm in Room F. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
  • A new coffee/hot chocolate machine has been installed in the foyer. Freshly brewed decaf, dark-roasted coffee or hot chocolate are all available at 50 cents a cup. Hot water is also available free of charge. Brothers and sisters are encouraged to be eco-friendly and bring their own mugs or use the ceramic cups inside the cupboard. Please wash them after use.
  • WBC eco-bags are now available for pickup on the reception table. Feel free to give them out as gifts to friends and relatives.

ONGOING EVENTS

  • Church Prayer Meeting (English Congregation)
    Saturdays 5:00pm
  • English Worship Service
    Saturdays 6:00pm -7:30pm
  • Small Groups for All Ages
    Saturdays 8:00pm -10:00pm
  • Youth & Teens Ministry “GZone”
    Saturdays 8:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Special Interest Groups (SIG) – Badminton
    Every other Sunday 8:00pm – 10:00pm
    Venue: Clearone Badminton, #100 - 4351 No.3 Rd, Richmond Browngate
    Next game: August 26
  • Special Interest Groups (SIG) – Board Games
    Last Sunday of the month 8:30pm
    Next game: August 26

Friday 17 August 2012

Calling All Prayer Warriors

Westside Baptist Prayer Band - calling all prayer warriors!

Want to witness the amazing power of prayer? Want to be a part of God's mighty work? 
We are currently accepting volunteers for Westside's newest ministry - the WBC Prayer Band.
 Come and support your family, friends, church, and community through prayer.
Please contact Pastor Anders for more information.

Wednesday 8 August 2012

Summer Camp 2012 Pictures

Summer Camp 2012 pictures have been uploaded to Facebook. Please click here to browse。

Saturday 4 August 2012

Accouuncements - August 4, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Westside Baptist Church is glad to welcome newcomers to our Worship Service. Please fill out a guest record card and return it to the ushers or greeters so that we may keep in touch with you. Westside would also like to invite Christians attending our services regularly to consider making Westside their spiritual home. Please contact the pastoral staff or deacons if you are interested.
  • If you have borrowed books from the church library, please return them to the church secretary by next Saturday for an inventory count.
  • English WBC101 has been completed but for those who want to know more about Christianity, or who are interested in transferring their membership, please contact Pastor Gladys for details.
  • Bulletins will not be printed for the English worship services, so church volunteers are asked to check their duties online via googledocs. A hard copy of the duty list will also be posted in the foyer. Please call the church office and speak with Roberta about any duty shift changes.
  • All are welcome to enjoy a simple meal that will be served every week after the service at a cost of $6. To pre-purchase meal tickets, contact Joyce Lai or Shera Ng, or register through the English Ministry Facebook page. The deadline is Wednesday each week. Meal tickets purchased at the door will be $6 upon availability.
  • The new GZone youth group for Grade 7-12 teens and youths will meet every Saturday in Room F from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Please contact Pastor Gladys for further information.
  • Childcare is provided for children under 3 in Room B during the worship service.
  • There will be small group gatherings every Saturday at 8pm after the community meal. Come and get connected with one another and learn about small group life through “Who Is God?”. All are welcome. Please contact Pastor Gladys if you are interested in joining a small group.
  • Church prayer meetings are held every Saturday at 5:00pm in Room F. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
  • A new coffee/hot chocolate machine has been installed in the foyer. Freshly brewed decaf, dark-roasted coffee or hot chocolate are all available at 50 cents a cup. Hot water is also available free of charge. Brothers and sisters are encouraged to be eco-friendly and bring their own mugs or use the ceramic cups inside the cupboard. Please wash them after use.
  • WBC eco-bags are now available for pickup on the reception table. Feel free to give them out as gifts to friends and relatives.
  • The church office will be closed on August 7 (Tuesday) as a lieu day for Monday regular day off.

ONGOING EVENTS
  • Church Prayer Meeting (English Congregation)
    Saturdays 5:00pm
  • English Worship Service
    Saturdays 6:00pm -7:30pm
  • Small Groups for All Ages
    Saturdays 8:00pm -10:00pm
  • Youth & Teens Ministry “GZone”
    Saturdays 8:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Special Interest Groups (SIG) – Badminton
    Every other Sunday 8:00pm – 10:00pm
    Venue: Clearone Badminton, #100 - 4351 No.3 Rd, Richmond Browngate
    Next game: August 12
  • Special Interest Groups (SIG) – Board Games
    Last Sunday of the month 8:30pm
    Next game: August 26