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Announcements - June 29, 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’s Bible reading covers the start of Paul and Barnabas’s missionary journey, where they preached the gospel to Gentiles across Cyprus and Galatia, facing persecution and performing miracles. Despite hardships, including Paul being nearly stoned to death, they stayed committed to their mission. Later, Paul expanded his ministry into Macedonia and Greece—visiting cities like Philippi, Thessalonica, Athens, and Corinth. There, he boldly shared the gospel amid cultural and philosophical challenges, using miracles, preaching, and thoughtful dialogue to connect the message of Christ to diverse audiences, demonstrating the Holy Spirit’s guidance and God’s power.

  • Reading Plan for this week:

    • June 29 (Sunday): Acts 15:1–21

    • June 30 (Monday): 15:22-41

    • July 1 (Tuesday): Acts 16:1-15

    • July 2 (Wednesday): Acts 16:16-40

    • July 3  (Thursday): Acts 17:1-34

    • July 4 (Friday): Acts 18:1-28

    • July 5 (Saturday): 1Thessalonians  1:1-10

    • July 6 (Sunday): 1Thessalonians 2:1-19


Announcements

  • The Deacon Board will recommend the appointment of Joseph Ng as Assistant Pastor for Youth Ministry, with the term starting on August 1, 2025. This recommendation will be presented for discussion and voting at the Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting. A meet-and-greet session will be held on July 6 from 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM, giving the congregation an opportunity to meet and interact with Joseph.

  • The Semi-annual Congregational Meeting will take place on July 20 at 2:00 PM in the main hall. Members are kindly requested to attend on time. The agenda will be announced on July 5 and 6.

  • Registration for CitRUs and GZone for the 2025-2026 school year has begun! There will be a significant reorganization in our children and youth ministry this September, affecting CitRUs, GZone and AWANA. If you have missed the information session for parents last week, you can review it using these links. Make sure you understand about the new programs before you register:

  • Vacation Bible School still has limited spots available and is suitable for children going to be Grades 1 to 5 in September 2025. Spots are limited, and the fee is $99 per child. The VBS will be held from August 18 to 22, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Registration link: tinyurl.com/WBC2025VBS 

  • The church is joining Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) to co-organize 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. The donation link will be published on July 5 and 6. Congregants are encouraged to support the fundraising. Donations are eligible for a tax receipt issued by CBM.

  • A BBQ event will be held on July 27 (Sunday) between 11:00am - 2:00pm at Riverfront Park. All are welcome to join. If you decided to join, please complete the online consent form at https://forms.gle/WX18qkuEgCAMcmuh8

  • July 5 Blood Donation Event:

    • We reserved 10 spots for our church (aka Team) and they are all filled now.

    • Grateful to have half of us first time donating

    • Feel free to book around our reserved time 1-1:30pm if available to donate together.

    • Feel free to stay behind for a group picture together.

    • Even if you can’t join our group donation on July 5, join our team on the app when donating.  Our goal is only 20 donations (not 20 donors) this year and after July 5, we are very close to meeting the goal.

    • Blood donation sign-up link: https://tinyurl.com/56w7myta

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