Sunday 26 February 2017

Announcements - February 26, 2017


  • Due to room shortage, CitRUs small group will be using portion of room A on Sunday mornings between 10:30 -11:00am. Thank you for the accommodation. WBC101 will commence soon. 
  • For those who plan to be baptized or transferred their membership to Westside, please contact Pastor Gladys after the service. 
  • The church will host a 25th Anniversary banquet at Fortune House Seafood Restaurant on May 7, 2017. Tickets for adults is $39 each, for kids ages 4-10 is $19 each and for kids ages 3 and under is free. Tickets booth will be set up from March 19 to April 9 (4 Sundays) between 11:15am – 11:45am at the main entrance. Please prepare cash or cheque if you would like to purchase the ticket. Seats are limited. Tickets sale are on a first comes first serves basis. Start to invite friends early! 
  • Please do not leave valuables unattended at all times. 
  • If you want to use the church facility, please call the church office to make the reservation. This also includes those who want to leave their cars in the church parking lot during weekdays. 
  • Please move your car to the upper parking lot after the worship service because we will lock up the downstairs garage door 30 minutes after our gatherings.

Saturday 18 February 2017

Announcements - February 19, 2017


  • The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board. Please check it out for important information. 
  • Due to room shortage, CitRUs small group will be using portion of room A on Sunday mornings between 10:30 -11:00am. Thank you for the accommodation.
  • 2016 Donation receipts will be distributed before EM worship service. Please contact Monica Tong or Deacon Peter if you miss the distribution time.
  • A community meal will be held today right after worship service. Please contact Deacon Peter or Deacon Justin if you would still like to attend. $8 per person.
  • WBC101 will commence soon. For those who plan to be baptized or transferred their membership to Westside, please contact Pastor Gladys after the service. 
  • The church will host a 25th Anniversary banquet at Fortune House Seafood Restaurant on May 7, 2017. Tickets for adults is $39 each, for kids ages 4-10 is $19 each and for kids ages 3 and under is free. Details about ticketing will be released soon.
  • Due to liability and security concerns, all church key holders please be reminded of the following:
    1. Your church key is issued for a specific ministry purpose (such as small group gathering or praise team practice. Any key holder is not supposed to access and use the church building using his/her key for other purposes (including ministry-related and personal purposes) without informing the church office at least 48 hours ahead and receiving prior approval.
    2. Any party less than 3 people cannot stay alone inside the church building after office hours.
    3. The church building should be vacated by 11:00pm except when pre-authorized by the Deacon Board.

Sunday 12 February 2017

Summary of Feb 2017 Deacon Board Meeting


  • The church will accept the proposal from Architelier to redevelop downstairs space, and will invite Tony Wai to be the adviser of the redevelopment committee. 
  • According to Bylaw 7.6.4 of the Member’s Handbook, the Board removed a total of 3 deactivated memberships from the church membership roll. They are: Pauline Leung, Tony Wong and Wendy Wong. 
  • The church will host a 25th Anniversary banquet at Fortune House Seafood Restaurant on May 7, 2017. Tickets for adults is $39 each, for kids ages 4-10 is $19 each and for kids ages 3 and under is free. 
  • Due to room shortage, CitRUs small group will be using portion of room A on Sunday mornings for their lessons. 
  • Due to liability and security concerns, all church key holders please be reminded of the following: Your church key is issued for a specific ministry purpose (such as small group gathering or praise team practice. 
    1. Any key holder is not supposed to access and use the church building using his/her key for other purposes (including ministry-related and personal purposes) without informing the church office at least 48 hours ahead and receiving prior approval. 
    2. Any party less than 3 people cannot stay alone inside the church building after office hours. 
    3. The church building should be vacated by 11:00pm except when pre-authorized by the Deacon Board. 
  • Church secretary will take her annual leave from February 15-19, 2017.

Announcements - February 12, 2017


  • The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board. Please check it out for important information. 
  • Due to room shortage, CitRUs small group will be using portion of room A on Sunday mornings between 10:30 -11:00am. Thank you for the accommodation. 
  • A meditation retreat will be held today between 2:00-4:00pm. The material written will be in English. But the verbal instruction will be in Cantonese. The topic is Discerning God’s Purpose for Your Life 1) Handling Fear. Sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board. 
  • 2016 Donation receipts will be distributed before EM worship service. Please contact Monica Tong or Deacon Peter if you miss the distribution time. 
  • A community meal will be held on February 19 right after worship service. Please contact Deacon Peter or Deacon Justin if you would like to attend. $8 per person.
  • WBC101 will commence soon. For those who plan to be baptized or transferred their membership to Westside, please contact Pastor Gladys after the service. 
  • The church will host a 25th Anniversary banquet at Fortune House Seafood Restaurant on May 7, 2017. Tickets for adults is $39 each, for kids ages 4-10 is $19 each and for kids ages 3 and under is free. 
  • Due to liability and security concerns, all church key holders please be reminded of the following: 
    1. Your church key is issued for a specific ministry purpose (such as small group gathering or praise team practice. Any key holder is not supposed to access and use the church building using his/her key for other purposes (including ministry-related and personal purposes) without informing the church office at least 48 hours ahead and receiving prior approval. 
    2. Any party less than 3 people cannot stay alone inside the church building after office hours. 
    3. The church building should be vacated by 11:00pm except when pre-authorized by the Deacon Board.

Sunday 5 February 2017

Announcements - February 5, 2017


  • In remembrance of our Lord Jesus’ death on the cross for our sins, Holy Communion will be held today. 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. 
  • Deacon board meeting will be held at 2:00pm today at room A. 
  • A meditation retreat will be held on February 12, 2017 between 2:00-4:00pm. The material written will be in English. But the verbal instruction will be in Cantonese. The topic is Discerning God’s Purpose for Your Life 1) Handling Fear. Sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board. 
  • Please notify the church office if your contact information has been changed. Also, please notify the treasurer if your legal name has been changed so that it will appear correctly on the donation receipt. 
  • A community meal will be held on February 19 right after worship service. Please contact Deacon Peter or Deacon Justin if you would like to attend. $8 per person. 
  • WBC101 will commence soon. For those who plan to be baptized or transferred their membership to Westside, please contact Pastor Gladys after the service. 
  • Church prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am at the office. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. 
  • Worship duties list is posted on the church website. Please contact Deacon Peter, Deacon Justin or the church secretary if you are not available for the duties. Please do not make changes on your own. 
  • If you want to use the church facility, please call the church office to make the reservation. This also includes those who want to leave their cars in the church parking lot during weekdays. 
  • Please move your car to the upper parking lot after the worship service because we will lock up the downstairs garage door 30 minutes after our gatherings.