Feb 11, 2024 Church News

  1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Due to an increase in COVID cases, wearing a mask inside the church is highly recommended. If you have any symptoms, please rest at home. You can find free testing kits at the welcome table.
  • English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
  • Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @A8
  1. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am – 12:30pm
    • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7; Adult Sunday School in Gym
    • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A10
  2. 1.6 DB meeting excerpts
  • The deacons will assess whether it is necessary to hire an English youth and children intern.
  • With Pastor David’s stepping down, the deacons discussed on cultivating additional leaders, defining the future senior pastor’s role, and ensuring the congregation’s dedication to the church.
  • Regarding the renovation of the church, it was pointed out the final plans have to align with the future vision and programs of the church with the involvement of stakeholders in the decision-making process and have different options to choose from.
  • The church website was updated, revamped, and is now operational.
  • The church explored different snow removal options and expressed gratitude for the hard work of the snow removal team during the recent heavy snowfall.
  • Our church has been approved as the last resort venue for the Cantonese and Children’s program of the upcoming MBCCA joint Good Friday Service.
  • Pastor David and his family can use the church gym on February 25th from 9:30 to 10:15 am to serve a light breakfast for the parishioners, in celebration of his 70th birthday and 25 years of service at PGMBC.
  • At breakfast gatherings, the morning Cantonese service is scheduled to begin at 8:15 am. and end at 930 am. The English service, Mandarin service, Cantonese Christian Education, and JAM will start at 1015 am.
  • The number of deacons in the 2025 deacon board will be seven.
  1. 2023 Offering Receipt will be emailed this week or distributed starting 2/8. Some hard copies will be distributed Sundays. If you have not received the receipt by this week, please contact
  2. Staff News: Tony is making up for OT this morning.

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  1. New Sermon Series Based on the Book of Acts – Called to Be Church
  • Every church has its creation story. The question is, do you know the creation story of PGMBC? It goes back much further than you might think. Every church that follows the teachings of Jesus goes back to when the Church had its beginning back in the first century a short time after the resurrection of Jesus. Throughout 2024 Pastors Bill and Don will be teaching through a sermon series based on the book of Acts on what it means to be Called to Be Church. What did Jesus have in mind when he said he would build his church? Are we living up to his calling on us to be his church? As we go through this sermon series, we will also look for ways that it ties into our theme for 2024: Revive, Regroup and Rebuild. That is, to be revived spiritually in our faith and our commitment to be followers of Jesus; to regroup as a community of faith around our mission and vision as a church; and to rebuild by reaching out beyond the walls of our church to those with whom we come in contact in our everyday lives, as well as to those who live in our community, and beyond that to a world that is in great need of knowing and experiencing the good news of God’s love for them. We hope you plan to join us in this journey. Come prepared to be encouraged as well as challenged in your own journey of faith as well as your part in being an attender of Pacific Grace Mennonite Brethren Church.
  1. 3/31 Easter Baptismal & Membership Ceremony Sunday: If you have converted and want to be baptized or Christians have attended PG for at least 3 months and want to be a Church Member of PG (can hold an overseas church membership), please contact Pastor Bill. Applicants need to take Baptismal/Membership Classes and will have an interview with the Deacon Board on 3/10.
  2. Lent Devotional. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lent season, starting on Wednesday, February 14. Please grab a copy of the 2004 UGM Lent Devotional from the reception table as a gift for you to use this Lent season
  3. 3/16(Sat. 10am-12pm) Cantonese Workshop with Mandarin interpretation for Tax Filing Tips II in the sanctuary. New immigrants are welcome.
  4. Pacific Grace English Activities PGEA
  • PG Conversational English PGCE @A9, Free

Open to: Mandarin-speaking international students

Objectives: Enhance English conversation skills in a small group by exploring various topics every week.

Enhancing English skills through writing, reading, and listening to hymns.

Time: Mondays 2-3:30pm

Tutors: Ivy Chan & William Ho

Registration: 604-416 3263 Pastor Audrey (Registration is now full. New applicants will be wait-listed）

  • PG English Corner PGEC Spring Session @A9, Free

Open to: Cantonese or Mandarin speaking adults

Objectives: Improving everyday basic functional English in a small group using video clips, songs, and simple Bible passages.

Time: Wednesdays 10-11:30am

Tutor: Susan Kwan

Registration: 604-416-3263 Pastor Audrey; 604-416-3260 Pastor Steven

  1. 2/27 Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Rev. Don Dyck will share BCMB Mexican project.
  2. 2024 Mission Fest 「THE LORD WORKING WITH THEM」is coming to the heart of Vancouver on2/15-17, hosted by Westside Church. Please see the website for the details
  3. All are welcome to join a simple breakfast in celebration of Pastor David Chan’s 70th birthday and 25 years of service in PGMBC on 2/25(Sun. 9:30 -10 am) in the gym. Please sign up today and the latest by next Sunday after worship on the reception table.
  4. Please pray for the sick and their families.