Announcements - March 26, 2017

• 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 today 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. 
• A meditation retreat will be held on April 9, 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 2) Purpose in Life. Sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board. 
• Good Friday Joint Communion worship service will be held on April 14 (Friday) at 11 am. Easter Sunday Baptismal Joint worship service will be held on April 16 at 11am. Simultaneous translation will be available. Please bring your own radio, earphones and tune radio to FM99.7 for English translation.

Announcements - March 19, 2017

• The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board. Please check it out for important information. 
• 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 today 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. 
• A meditation retreat will be held on April 9, 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 2) Purpose in Life. Sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board. 
• Good Friday Joint Communion worship service will be held on April 14 (Friday) at 11 am. Easter Sunday Baptismal Joint worship service will be held on April 16 at 11am. Simultaneous translation will be available. Please bring your own radio, earphones and tune radio to FM99.7 for English translation.

Financial report January-February 2017

	Actual	Budget
Income
Offerings	$57,070	$63,333
Offerings - Special	-	-
Rent & Others	$10,300	$10,459
Total Income	$67,370	$73,792
Expense
Ministries	$33,853	$34,960
Administration	$10,017	$10,245
Loan repayment	-	$15,833
Loan interest	$50	$792
Savings for maintenance	-	-
Building & Grounds	$3,734	$8,592
Special Donation		--
Others	$801	$3,327
Total Expense	$48,455	$73,749
Restricted Fund	-	-
Net surplus (loss)	$18,915	$43

Loans
	CBWC	Congregational	Total
Dec 2016	-	$157,450	$157,450
Feb 2017	-	$157,450	$157,450

Summary of March 2017 Deacon Board Meeting

• A new offering category called “Building Redevelopment Fund” (BR Fund) will be created with immediate effect. This fund is designated for any building redevelopment project. 
• Policies for congregational loan repayment are listed as follow (Apply to new loans only): 
• Uniform interest rate for congregational loan or 0% is allowed 
• Interest loan rate should be based on CBWC Foundation deposit rate 
• Loan is based on first-lend-first serve basis 
• Borrowing term minimum 30 days 
• Both WBC and lender can request cancellation of the agreement 7 days in advance. 
• Loan will repay according to the date of the agreement signed 
• The board reserves the right to accept or reject a loan 
• The church will not issue donation receipt for all loans that offered 0% loan interest rate. 
• For safety reason, the main entrance will be locked up during weekday nights’ gatherings including small groups meetings. Members will need to call their leaders for entry. 
• GZone coach Kelly Lo will be replaced by Clemmie Cheung effective September 2017. 
• Children program will be provided during EM worship service whenever necessary. The program will be led by Mabel Cheung effective May 2017. 
• Pastor Alan will take his annual leave from March 17 – 30, 2017. Pastor Gladys and Pastor Anders will take their annual leaves from April 19 – April 30, 2017.

Announcements - March 12, 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. 
• The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board. Please check it out for important information.
• 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. 

Announcements - March 5, 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.

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.

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.

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.