1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Individuals attending church may opt to wear a mask or not, but are advised to be aware of and mindful of both the health of any vulnerable persons in the vicinity and their own wellbeing.

• English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @A8

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am ˉ 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7;
   • Adult & High School Sunday School: Paused due to Back to School BBQ
3. 9.9 DB meeting excerpts:

• Because of personal reasons, Rev. Isaac Tak Hong Man’s withdrawal letter from the position of Director of HK Ministry has been accepted, regrettably, by the Deacon Board. The current three Cantonese pastors will oversee this ministry for the time being.
• The Mandarin Pastoral Search Committee has put forward Pastor Audrey Sheu as the Mandarin Pastoral candidate. Following the interview and thorough reference checks, the deacon board has concluded to extend a one-year contract to her, requiring no less than 22 hours of work per week, starting on October 1.
• In 2024, the deacon board meeting will remain scheduled on the second Saturday of the month from 930 am to 1230 pm.
• The integration of the evangelism departments of the three language congregations into a single collaborative unit by 2024 will result in enhanced cooperation and collaboration. It will be overseen by Vicki Chiu and Rennie Shum with the former as coordinator.
• To fill the vacant department chair positions, various members will be approached.
• An appreciation lunch will be provided to department chairs who served faithfully in the past years during the 2024 Planning and Budget meeting on October 21 in the church.
• Regrettably, Ivan So stepped down from the position of English Evangelism Department chair because of personal reasons, and his resignation was accepted by the Deacon Board.
• The 2024 Honorarium Schedule for external speakers was approved.
• The Community Task Force will join forces with the APS Committee to evaluate the potential of using church resources and building alongside the city to provide support to the community during natural catastrophes or extreme situations.

4. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2024-2025 Departmental Chairpersons. In response to the Lord’s call, may our brothers and sisters become servant leaders.
5. 10/21(Sat.9a-3p) Old & New Deacons and Departmental Chairperson Planning Meeting. May God lead the plan and budget for 2024.
6. TODAY Back to School BBQ starts 11:30a in the gym & back parking lot. The north(back) parking lot is reserved for the ev A great way to kick off the new school year
7. 9/23 (Sat. 10am) MBCCA Leadership Training will be in the Gym. Deacons, Chairpersons and Fellowship Leaders please mark your calendar to join. Registration before 9/20:https://forms.gle/qSkTMsdPhUQrn9149
8. Please keep quiet in the hallways outside the gym, B7, the sanctuary, A8 during all the Sunday Services.

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9. We are happy to welcome from JAM Joshua Chan, Malise Cheung, Kayla Lee and Timothy Ngai to our English Sunday Service starting last Sunday. May God provide them with wisdom and direction in every aspect of their lives.
10. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for the College and Youth fellowship.
11. 10/8(Sun) Thanksgiving Baptismal & Membership Ceremony Applicants will have a lunch/interview with the Deacon Board TODAY in B7.
12. Cantonese「Happy Friday」Chinese Hymn & Gospel Message Sharing session on Sept 9:30-10:30am. Register Sallen Chan

• 10/6 12:30-1:45pm Seminar「 Healthy Diet to Stay Away from Cancer」 led by registered nutritionist Teresa Lau followed by a luck draw. All are welcome

13. BIG THANKS to all for your corporation during the past earthquake and fire drill. Appreciations to all volunteers.

1. Welcome to our Holy Communion Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. Individuals attending church may opt to wear a mask or not, but are advised to be aware of and mindful of both the health of any vulnerable persons in the vicinity and their own wellbeing.

• English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @A8

2. In-Person English Sunday School: Paused Today. All Children, Youth and High School and Adult Sunday Schools will resume on September 10
3. 2024-2025 Deacon Election: Oliver Chan & Rennie Shum have been officially elected as they have received over 2/3 of the votes. 9/9(Sat) Online Old and New Deacon Board meeting. Thank you, Alex Tang, Yue Ming Tang, Cindy Ho and Ida Lui for counting the ballots.
4. For Planning & Budget 2024, all department/committee leaders, please submit your expenses before Se 10. You could choose to use Digital Voucher or printed voucher for approval and submit with receipts to 
5. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2024-2025 Departmental Chairpersons. May our brothers and sisters become servanthood leaders in response to the Lord’s call.
6. Please keep quiet in the hallways outside the gym, B7, the sanctuary, A8 during all the Sunday Services.
7. Staff News: the office will be closed on Monday for Labour Day Holiday.
8. We express our gratitude to Pastor Zhuang and Mrs. Zhuang for their faithful service over the past two years. May God continue to lead and bless you. He will no longer serve as PGMBC Mandarin pastor after September 14.

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9. We are happy to welcome from JAM Joshua Chan, Malise Cheung, Kayla Lee and Timothy Ngai to our English Sunday Service starting on September 10. May God continue to lead them
10. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for each other.
11. 10/8(Sun) Thanksgiving Baptismal & Membership Ceremony If you want to be baptized or apply for church membership, please contact Pastor Bill. Applicants need to take Baptismal/Membership Classes and have a lunch / interview with the Deacon Board on 9/17 (Sun).

11. 10/27-29「the 38^th Mission Conference」, speaker Will Dodson. Please mark your calendar.

The tentative schedule:

Friday Oct 27

6:30-7:30  Dinner

7:30-8:30  Keynote Speech ˉ Will Dodson

8:30-9:30  Panel Discussion ˉ Local Cross-Cultural Mission Opportunities

Saturday Oct 28

5:00-6:30  Panel Discussion ˉ Non-conventional Mission Opportunities

6:30-7:30  Dinner

7:30-8:30  Will Dodson

Sunday Oct 29

10:00-11:30          Joint Worship (Sermon: Will Dodson)

12. Online Registration for next AWANA year has started
13. 「Friday Fitness」new Chinese Hymn & Gospel Message Sharing session in Sept 9:30-10:30am. Register Sallen Chan
14. 9/24(Sun. 1pm) Welcome Lunch for newcomers of Jun-Sept. Please register with Tom Tsang before 9/17.
15. 9/10(Next Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday School. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”. The North parking lot (at the back) will be reserved for evacuation.
16. 9/23(Sat)9:30am-6pm Red Cross First Aid Certificate Course ˉ English @Burnaby CCM. $55 each (original fee $115, $60 subsidized by the church). Register with Cecilia Li, Joanna Li or  by 9/3(Sun).
17. Back to School BBQ: We will have our Back-to-School BBQ on September 24 after the service. A great way to kick off the new school year.
18. Please pray for the sick and families.

1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Individuals attending church may opt to wear a mask or not, but are advised to be aware of and mindful of both the health of any vulnerable persons in the vicinity and their own wellbeing.

• English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @A8

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am ˉ 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School: Fun Day at Clinton Park;
   • Adult Sunday School will take a break for July-August
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
3. 2023-24 the Deacons Nomination Committee announces the nominees are Oliver Chan and Rennie Shum. Profiles are on the bulletin board.

• All ballots were sent to church members by mail, each with a return envelope. If you haven’t received it by 8/15, please contact or call 604-416-3257
• The deadline for all ballots to be received and considered valid is Sunday, August 27 at 1:00 pm. To ensure your vote arrives on time, mail your ballot as soon as possible.
• Results will be announced on September 3.

4. Excerpts from DB Meeting on August 12, 2023

• The ministry aimed towards newcomers from Hong Kong will be led temporarily by pastoral staff until Rev. Isaac Man. assumes the responsibilities.
• The deacon board will host an appreciation lunch on September 3rd to express gratitude to Pastor and Mrs. Zhuang.
• Regarding reintroducing certain elements into the worship service after the pandemic, Holy Communion should first not be taken routinely. The officiating pastor can encourage the parishioners to meditate on the significance of the ordinance in different ways. In response to worshiping God, it’s important to consider having an act of offering in the order of service thus encourage creative and practical offerings in both spiritual and financial terms.
• The December AGM will be held in person at church on December 3.
• The 2024 deacon board and departmental chairperson planning and budget meeting will be held in person at church on October 21.
• To gain a better understanding of the practical renovation needs, the church should consider how the building is used by the community and its parishioners.
• Alex Tang, Yue Ming Tang, Cindy Ho and Ida Lui are appointed as counters of ballots for the 2024/2025 deacon election on August 27.

5. For Planning & Budget 2024, all departments/committees leaders, please submit your expenses before Se 10. You could choose to use Digital Voucher or printed voucher for approval and submit with receipts to
6. The Deacon Board is going to approach the potential 2024-2025 Departmental Chairpersons. May our brothers and sisters respond to the call of our Lord to be a servanthood leader
7. Staff News: Pastor Esmond has signed a new two-year contract with the church commencing September 1, 2023.

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8. 10/8(Sun) Thanksgiving Baptismal & Membership Ceremony If you want to be baptized or apply for church membership, please contact Pastor Bill. Applicants need to take Baptismal/Membership Classes and have an interview with the Deacon Board on 9/17 (Sun).
9. 8/22 Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Rev. Anthony Yeung will share Indonesia Ministry.
10. 10/27-29「the 38^th Mission Conference」, speaker Will Dodson. Please mark your calendar.
11. 8/19「Community Day」serving the community. BIG THANKS to all the volunteers. Our joint effort made the event successful.
12. 8/25(Fri. 7:30pm) Cantonese Music Gospel Night「重拾信望爱 (Regain Faith, Hope and Love)」Hong Kong Christian singer Gary Lau will share @PG. Cantonese-speaking family and friends are invited.
13. 「Friday Fitness」new Chinese Hymn & Gospel Message Sharing session in Sept 9:30-10:30am. Register Sallen Chan

• 8/25 Exercise and Praise Dance paused. Ping-Pong on 1-3pm.

14. 9/24(Sun. 1pm) Welcome Lunch for newcomers of Jun-Sept. Please register with Tom Tsang before 9/17.
15. 8/26(Sat. 1:30 -3:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training ˉ Refresher @ ZOOM. It is MANDATORY for all senior, children and youth workers to attend once a year. New volunteers are requested to join an orientation training. Register with Miranda Fong :
16. 9/10(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday school. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
17. 9/23(Sat)9:30am-6pm Red Cross First Aid Certificate Course ˉ English @Burnaby CCM. $55 each (original fee $115, $60 subsidized by the church). Register with Cecilia Li, Joanna Li or by 9/3(Sun).
18. Please remember the families who affected by the wildfire in your prayers, especially in Yellowknife, Kelowna and the island of Maui.

1. Welcome to our Holy Communion Sunday Service. Please pick up your Communion elements at the front desk. Individuals attending church may opt to wear a mask or not, but are advised to be aware of and mindful of both the health of any vulnerable persons in the vicinity and their own wellbeing.

• English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @A8

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am ˉ 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7;
   • Adult Sunday School will take a break for July-August
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
3. The SGM on 7/30 was blessed. Amended motions have been passed:
   • Adoption of $20,000 to support Richmond Pacific Grace MB Church immediately. By the end of 2023, Deacon Board may endorse up to an additional $40,000 in support.
   • Adoption of $50,000 allocating to the House Affairs department budget to enhance the church’s electrical capacity and safety as well adding air conditioning.

4. 2023-24 the Deacons Nomination Committee announces the nominees are Oliver Chan and Rennie Shum. Profiles are on the bulletin board.

• The Ballots will be distributed by a deacon today. Some were sent to church members by mail, each with a return envelope. If you haven’t received it by 8/15, please contact or call 604-416-3257
• Consider prayerfully and choose up to 2 from the nominees. For a ballot to be valid, it must be signed and placed into the offering box. If you are mailing your ballot, please use the provided return envelope. Affix a stamp, seal and mail it to the church. It’s possible to put the ballot in the church mailbox as well.
• Ballots without signature or sent electronically through fax, email, WhatsApp or any other means will not be accepted and will be considered invalid.
• To be officially elected as a Deacon, each nominee must receive at least two-thirds of the votes.
• The deadline for all ballots to be received and considered valid is Sunday, August 27 at 1:00 pm. To ensure your vote arrives on time, mail your ballot as soon as possible.
• Results will be announced on September 3.

5. Staff News: the office will be closed on Monday for BC Day. Pastor Bill will take his annual leave on Tue, Thu & Fri. Pastor Esmond will take his no pay leave in August.

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6. Our study of the Book of Job with Pastor Bill will continue this Sunday
7. 10/8(Sun) Thanksgiving Baptismal & Membership Ceremony If you want to be baptized or apply for church membership, please contact Pastor Bill. Applicants need to take Baptismal/Membership Classes and have an interview with the Deacon Board on 9/17 (Sun).
8. English Prayer Meeting 8-9pm @ Zoom ID: 816 8896 1006 Passcode: 162746. Let’s get together and pray for each other.
9. Mission Prayer Meeting and language used by guests in August:

10. 10/27-29 「the 38^th Mission Conference」, speaker Will Dodson. Please mark your calendar.
11. 8/19(Sat. 10a-2p)「Community Day」we will have carnival games and food to serve the community. We encourage you to invite church visitors, your friends and neighbours to join us. Volunteers needed! Contact Pastor Bill or Cecilia Li

12. 8/25(Fri. 7:30pm) Cantonese Music Gospel Night「重拾信望爱 (Regain Faith, Hope and Love)」Hong Kong Christian singer Gary Lau will share @PG. Cantonese-speaking family and friends are invited.
13. 「Friday Fitness」the Praise Dance class is full. If you would like to be on the waiting list, contact Sallen Chan
14. 8/26(Sat. 1:30 -3:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training ˉ Refresher @ ZOOM. It is MANDATORY for all senior, children and youth workers to attend once a year. New volunteers are requested to join an orientation training. Register with Miranda Fong :
15. 9/10(Sun) Earthquake and Fire Drill after worship and Sunday school. Practicing “DROP, COVER, HOLD”.
16. 9/23(Sat)9:30am-6pm Red Cross First Aid Certificate Course ˉ English @Burnaby CCM. $55 each (original fee $115, $60 subsidized by the church). Register with Cecilia Li, Joanna Li or by 9/3(Sun).
17. Please pray for the sick and families.

1. Welcome to our Sunday Service. Individuals attending church may opt to wear a mask or not, but are advised to be aware of and mindful of both the health of any vulnerable persons in the vicinity and their own wellbeing.

• English & Youth & JAM: 10 am @ Gym
• Cantonese: 8:30 & 11:30am @Sanctuary; Mandarin: 10 am @A8

2. In-Person English Sunday School 11:30am ˉ 12:30pm
   • Children’s Sunday School in B4-B7;
   • Adult Sunday School will take a break for July-August
   • Junior High Sunday School in B11; Senior High School in A9
3. Excerpts of deacon board meeting on July 8, 2023

• The SRG for all staff was completed by July 14th, and a new review format will be created and implemented next year.
• A new contract has been extended to Pastor David, Pastor Esmond, and Pastor Steven. The church is eagerly awaiting their positive replies. (Pastor David and Pastor Steven have signed a new one-year contract with the church commencing September 2, 2023)
• Pastor Don and Pastor David will meet to review Pastor Don’s three-month ministry as part-time English ministry pastor.
• Before being posted online and on the church bulletin board, the deacon board will review and approve the minutes of the six Family Chats. Anonymity will be maintained for comments made during the AGM, as per the previous resolution, and this will also apply to the minutes of the Family Chat.
• A Special online congregational meeting will be called online at 230 pm on July 30 to vote on the following two suggestions ˉ
• To support the mission of Richmond Pacific Grace MB Church through its building project for an amount of $20,000 in 2023;
• An additional $40,000 to be allocated to the General Affairs department budget to enhance the church’s electrical capacity and safety, enabling faster installation of electric equipment, including air conditioning.
• Several outreach meetings have been arranged for the rest of the year, with the intention to reach out to our neighbours, non-believing visitors, and newcomers to the city.
• August 19 – Community Day in partnership with CCM
• August 25 – Cantonese gospel concert meeting
• Gospel movie showing, art therapy session, and virtual Gospel network are in the works. Details to follow.

4. 7/30(Sun. 2:30-4pm) SGM @Zoom. (ID#853 1286 0475, PC#0730). Simultaneous interpretation provided. The procedure for AGM voting (please update to the latest version of Zoom):

• Do not share your login/device, as each login constitutes one vote only. Family members who want to vote will need to login individually on his/her device;
• When logging in, use your full name (e.g. Hope Lee). Non-voting member or Guest, please put “G” in front of the full name (g. G-Grace Chan)
• Non-voting member/Guest will be moved to the waiting room when voting

5. 2024-25 Deacon Election The Deacons Nomination Committee (Members: Rev. David, Vicki Chiu, Kathy Wong, Tina Chan and George Cheung) announces:

• 2 vacancies for this term. Now one nominee is Rennie Shum.
• Church members may submit nominations by email or writing to Nomination Committee ( ) by TODAY, but do not contact the nominee. Each nomination should be proposed by 2 members in following with the Guidelines for Deacon Nomination (See “Guideline for Deacon Nomination”). All nominations must be accepted by both the Committee and the nominees before they are listed.
• 7/30 announce the Final List; 8/6 distribute ballots.
• 8/27 tally ballots, 9/3 announce results.

6. Thank you for attending the past Family Chat. The meeting minutes is online or hard copy will be available to pick up in the foyer. The Deacon Board will follow up the suggestions and opinions. Contact the Deacon Board if you have something you’d like to share.
7. Staff news: Pastor David is preaching in the summer camp of Westwood Alliance Church on 7/21-23.

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8. Our study of the Book of Ruth with Pastor Don will continue this Sunday
9. Joint Mission Prayer Meeting 7:30pm@ Zoom ID: 862 6579 1403 Passcode: 888026. Rev. Keynes Kan will share the Mission and Church situation in HK.
10. Proposed Joint Mission Prayer Meeting and language used by guests in August:

11. 8/19(Sat. 10a-2p)「Community Day」we will have carnival games and food to serve the community. We encourage you to invite church visitors, your friends and neighbors to join us. Volunteers needed! Contact Pastor Bill or Cecilia Li

12. 8/25(Fri. 7:30pm) Cantonese Music Gospel Night「重拾信望爱(regain Faith, Hope and Love)」Hong Kong Christian singer Gary Lau will share @PG. Cantonese-speaking family and friends are invited.
13. 8/26(Sat. 1-3:30pm) English Plan to Protect Training ˉ Refresher @ ZOOM. It is MANDATORY for all senior, children and youth workers to attend once a year. New volunteers are requested to join an orientation training. Register with Miranda Fong :
14. 9/23(Sat)9:30am-6pm Red Cross First Aid Certificate Course ˉ English @Burnaby CCM. $55 each (original fee $115, $60 subsidized by the church). Register with Cecilia Li, Joanna Li or by 9/3(Sun).
15. Please pray for the sick and families.