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Announcements - July 27, 2025

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Fellowship Life

  • Westside 101 is a course designed for anyone who wishes to join us as a member through baptism or transfer of membership. It consists of approximately five 90-minute classes. Please register at universe.com/westside

  • Small groups are the heart of our fellowship life and an essential part of our holistic Christian living. We invite you to join our small groups if you are willing to commit. To register, please visit universe.com/westside


Scripture Reading Plan

  • This week, we’ll continue reading 1 Corinthians.

  • Paul founded the church in Corinth during one of his missionary journeys (Acts 18). After planting more churches, he received a concerning report about Corinth’s state (1 Corinthians 1:11). The people were dividing into groups with varying leaders, engaging in casual sex, questioning the morality of eating food offered to idols, getting drunk at church gatherings, and even denying the resurrection. Paul responded with a stern letter (that is 1 Corinthians), urging repentance and reformation. However, many in the church rejected his words and continued to live as if Paul had no authority. They even resorted to personal attacks against him.

  • As you read 1 Corinthians this week, imagine how you would respond if those stern words were directed at you, and why.

  •  Reading Plan for this week:

    • July 27 (Sunday): 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

    • July 28 (Monday): 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

    • July 29 (Tuesday): 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

    • July 30 (Wednesday): 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

    • July 31 (Thursday): 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

    • August 1 (Friday): 1 Corinthians 11:1-34

    • August 2 (Saturday): 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

    • August 3 (Sunday): 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

 

Announcements

  • The Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting was held last Sunday, with 117 members in attendance. The calling of Brother Joseph Ng as Assistant Pastor was approved (112 in favor, 2 opposed, 3 abstained). Pastor Ng will officially begin his new role on August 1.

  • The short-term mission team to Bolivia will depart from August 21 to September 1. Their fundraising goal has been reached. For more information and updates about this mission trip, please visit: https://bolivia.causevox.com/. Brothers and sisters who feel led are still welcome to support the ministry through e-transfer, cash, or cheque donations.

  • Registration for CitRUs and GZone for the 2025-2026 school year has begun! Make sure you understand about the new programs before you register:

  • CitRUs Friday Stage Time production team is currently recruiting church members who are interested in serving in this ministry. If you are interested in participating, please contact Pastor Alan Yu.

  • The CitRUs Annual Training will be held today from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in the main hall. All team members serving in CitRUs Friday and CitRUs Sunday are required to attend and be on time.

  • The church is joining Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) to participate the Active In Mission, supporting food aid programs in 14 countries, including Canada. This year’s national fundraising goal is CAD $100,000.  There are 20 fundraisers from WBC this year. Please donate on the individual participant’s page: https://www.activeinmission.ca/t/wbc Donations are eligible for a tax receipt issued by CBM.

  • A BBQ event will be held today from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Riverfront Park. All registered participants are kindly asked to arrive on time.

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