Announcements - June 5, 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 face masks 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 
• We will not provide printed handouts for now. Please download from our website and print them at home for your personal use if needed. 
• 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 who 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. 
• Today is the first Sunday of the month when we usually take the Lord’s supper together. For those baptized brothers and sisters please pick up the individual packed communion at the door. Those who are unable to attend the in-person worship service, we encourage you to prepare the bread and the cup and take the communion at home by following the pastoral guidance. 
• Deacon board meeting will be held today at 2:30pm in Room A. 
• Please note the poster at the entrance of the main hall which shows parking available in the neighbourhood. For the sake of our neighbours, please do not park in front of the local residence.