Sunday, 26 January 2014

Announcements - January 26, 2014


  • A new adult small group has been started. Please pray for this and if you are interested to join, please contact Pastor Gladys or Justin Chen. 
  • Church prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in room G. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. 
  • The annual general meeting will be held today at 1pm. Members are encouraged to attend. Light refreshment will be provided. 
  • All GZone coaches and SG leaders please stay behind for prayer and sharing after the AGM. 
  • We will be starting EM 301 soon. Anyone who has been baptized and wants to grow further in their Christian walk with the Lord are welcome to join. For further details please contact Pastor Gladys. 
  • As of February, we will resume our monthly luncheon on the 1st Sunday of the month. Please reply on the facebook regarding your availability. 
  • On February 16 there will be a gathering for all those serving in the praise team ministry. Please stay behind for this. 
  • Worship duties list has already posted on googledoc. Please contact Peter, Justin or the church secretary for any amendment. 
  • Please contact the church secretary if your contact information has been changed. 
  • 2014 altar flower offering sign-up sheet has been posted on the notice board. $22 per Sunday per family. Please specify on the offering envelope that the donation is for “flower offering”. 
  • The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board in the church foyer. Please check for important church updates. 
  • Flu season is in full force, please use hand sanitizer if necessary. If you have flu symptom, please wear a facial mask or stay home to rest so as to prevent germs spreading.

Sunday, 19 January 2014

Summary Of January 2014 Deacon Board Meeting


  • AWANA invites substitute volunteers for the month of May. Westside’s members who are passionate in the children ministry are welcome to join. 
  • The church will launch a Bible Reading Campaign in June this year. 
  • The committee members of the Summer Camp from July 11-13, 2014 are: Ealse Chau, James Lai, Jodie Ng, Nick Yeung, Polly Yu and Pastor Alan (Deacon board rep).
  • Deacon Keddy Au Yeung and Deacon Dick Chan will be the coordinators of the facility maintenance committee. 
  • Deacon Peter Cheung will replace Deacon Felix Loo as the short-term mission coordinator. 
  • 2014 nomination committee members are: Congregation Rep.: Samson Chan, Joanna Lai and Jenny Tse; Deacon Rep.: Keddy Au Yeung, Dick Chan and Peter Cheung 
  • 2014 alarm contacts are 1) Deacon Peter Cheung, 2) Deacon Felix Loo and 3) Deacon Keddy Au Yeung. Please contact the person according to the above order should the alarm is triggered. The alarm code will be changed. 
  • The signing officers of 2014 are Deacon Dick Chan and Deacon Tsz-Lam Mak. 
  • Pastor Alan will take a day off on February 9 and Roberta, the church secretary, will take days off on January 18, 25 and February 15. 
  • Due to low consumption, the church will discontinue selling coffee and tea bags.

Financial Report - January - December 2013

Actual
Budget

Income

Offerings$284,636$266,000
Offerings - Special for Designated Donation$7,232-
Rent & Others$56,486$56,634
Total Revenue$348,354$322,634

Expense

Ministries (Incl. salaries
of the pastoral staffs)
$178,814$180,854
Administration (Incl. salaries
of the admin staff)
$56,776$57,146
Loan Payment$107,014$46,000
Loan Interest$4,231$4,600
Saving for Maintenance$10,000-
Building & Grounds$26,911$28,680
Special Donation$7,032-
Others$4,009$5,050
Total Expense$394,787$295,470
Restricted Fund-($1,255)
Balance($46,433)($951)

Accounting Adjusting Entries

Balance($46,433)-
Amortization($33,242)-
Loan Payment$107,014-
Accounting Net Income (Loss)$27,339-




Loan

CBWC Loans
Congregational Loan
Total
Dec 2012
$22,014
$465,928
$487,942
Dec 2013
-
$382,238
$382,238

Announcements - January 19, 2014

A new adult small group will be started as of January. Please pray for this and if you are interested to join, please contact Pastor Gladys or Justin Chen.
Church prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in the office. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Anyone who has been baptized and wants to grow further in their Christian walk with the Lord, please join us at English 201 which has just started. For further details please contact Pastor Gladys.
Worship duties list has already posted on googledoc. Please contact Peter, Justin or the church secretary for any amendment.
Please contact the church secretary if your contact information has been changed.
2014 altar flower offering sign-up sheet has been posted on the notice board. $22 per Sunday per family. Please specify on the offering envelope that the donation is for “flower offering”.
Lego party will be held on January 23 (Thursday) 7:30pm – 10:00pm. Join us and build LEGO together. Know some new friends. Have fun. This is a play time for ADULTS. Again: for adults only. No young children allowed.
The annual general meeting will be held on January 26 at 1pm. Members are encouraged to attend. 2013 annual reports are ready for pick up. Each family entitles to one copy. Please refer to the bulletin board for amendments on the agenda.
The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board in the church foyer. Please check for important church updates.
Flu season is in full force, please use hand sanitizer if necessary. If you have flu symptom, please wear a facial mask or stay home to rest so as to prevent germs spreading.

Sunday, 5 January 2014

Announcements - January 5, 2014


  • A new adult small group will be started as of January. Please pray for this and if you are interested to join, please contact Pastor Gladys or Justin Chen. 
  • Church prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in the office. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. 
  • Anyone who has been baptized and wants to grow further in their Christian walk with the Lord, please join us at English 201 which has just started. For further details please contact Pastor Gladys. 
  • Worship duties list has already posted on googledoc. Please contact Peter, Justin or the church secretary for any amendment. 
  • Please contact the church secretary if your contact information has been changed. 
  • The annual general meeting will be held on January 26 at 1pm. Members are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, 1 January 2014

2013 countdown party

The pictures taken on December 31st, 2013 have been uploaded onto facebook.

Sunday, 29 December 2013

Announcements - December 29, 2013

  • A new adult small group will be started as of January. Please pray for this and if you are interested to join, please contact Pastor Gladys or Justin Chen.
  • Church prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in the office. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
  • Anyone who has been baptized and wants to grow further in their Christian walk with the Lord, please join us at English 201 which has just started. For further details please contact Pastor Gladys.
  • The church has raised $3,035 from all the charity activities (auction, honey sale, clothing drive, offering collected at the tables) this year. Thank you all for the participation and donation.  The proceeds will be equally sent to the Food Bank and Union Gospel Mission.
  • A New Year’s Eve fun-filled count down event will be held on December 31 at 9:30pm. All are welcome to join. Admission is at $5 each. Registration is available on facebook.
  • The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board in the church foyer. Please check for important church updates.

Sunday, 22 December 2013

Announcements - December 22, 2013


  • A new adult small group will be started as of January. Please pray for this and if you are interested to join, please contact Pastor Gladys or Justin Chen. 
  • Church prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in the office. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. 
  • Anyone who has been baptized and wants to grow further in their Christian walk with the Lord, please join us at English 201 which has just started. For further details please contact Pastor Gladys. 
  • The church has raised $3,035 from all the charity activities (auction, honey sale, clothing drive, offering collected at the tables) this year. Thank you all for the participation and donation. The proceeds will be equally sent to the Food Bank and Union Gospel Mission. 
  • A luncheon will be held today right after worship service. It would be a free luncheon and all are welcome to stay.
  • AWANA & CitRUS presents Joy, Joy, Joy – A Family Christmas Event on December 24 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm. There will be Drama, Games, Music and more! Free Admission, register online: tinyurl.com/xmasfx13 or sign up on the bulletin board. 
  • A New Year’s Eve fun-filled outreach event will be held on December 31 at 9:30pm. All are welcome to join. Admission is at $5 each. Registration is available on facebook. 
  • The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board in the church foyer. Please check for important church updates.

Sunday, 15 December 2013

Announcements - December 15, 2013


  • Small groups will be going through transitions due to the changes in September re the worship. Any newcomers who are interested in joining small groups, please contact pastor Gladys. 
  • Church prayer meetings are held every Sunday at 10:30am in the office. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. 
  • Anyone who has been baptized and wants to grow further in their Christian walk with the Lord, please join us at English 201 which will be starting soon. For further details please contact Pastor Gladys. 
  • For those who have already purchased the tickets for tonight’s Christmas Charity Dinner, please arrive at 6pm. Funds raised including offering collected at the tables and a charity auction will be donated to Food Bank and Union Gospel Mission. Be green and bring your own dinnerware and cutlery. 
  • Today is the last day for a charity clothing drive. Net proceeds will be donated to the Vancouver Food Bank and Union Gospel Mission. Please bring your clothing donations to Room G. 
  • A luncheon will be held on December 22 right after worship service. Please register through facebook or Joyce Lai. $5 per person. 
  • AWANA & CitRUS presents Joy, Joy, Joy – A Family Christmas Event on December 24 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm. There will be Drama, Games, Music and more! Free Admission, register online: tinyurl.com/xmasfx13 or sign up on the bulletin board. 
  • A New Year’s Eve fun-filled outreach event will be held on December 31 at 9:30pm. All are welcome to join. Admission is at $5 each. Registration is available on facebook. 
  • The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board in the church foyer. Please check for important church updates.

Sunday, 8 December 2013

Financial Report - January - November, 2013


ActualBudget

Revenue

Offerings$238,297$243,833
Rent & Others$51,801$51,915
Total Revenue$290,098$295,748

Expense

Ministries (Incl. salaries
of the pastoral staffs)
$163,665$165,783
Administration (Incl. salaries
of the admin staff)
$59,968$57,013
Loan Payment$57,014$42,167
Loan Interest$2,224$4,217
Building & Grounds$22,458$26,290
Saving for Maintenance$1,500-
Total Expense$306,829$295,470
Restricted Fund-($1,150)
Surplus(Deficit)($16,731)($872)



Loan

 Balance CBWC Loans Congregational Loan Total
Dec 2012
$22,014
$465,928 $487,942
Nov 2013
-
$430,358$430,358