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Announcements - September 28, 2025

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Church Office

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, our readings from Ephesians 5–6 and Acts 25–28 remind us of both the call to holy living and the courage to witness for Christ. Paul instructs believers to walk in love, live as children of light, honor Christ in our homes and work, and put on the full armor of God. In Acts, we see Paul’s bold testimony before rulers, his dangerous voyage to Rome, and his faithful proclamation of the gospel, even in chains. These passages encourage us to live faithfully and courageously, trusting God’s Spirit to strengthen us in every circumstance.

  • Reading Plan for this week:

    • September 28 (Sunday): Ephesians 5:21-33

    • September 29 (Monday): Ephesians 6:1-23

    • September 30 (Tuesday): Acts 25:1-27

    • October 1 (Wednesday): Acts 26:1-32

    • October 2  (Thursday): Acts 27:1-20

    • October 3 (Friday): Acts 27:21-44

    • October 4 (Saturday): Acts 28:1-15

    • October 5 (Sunday): Acts 28:16-31


Announcements

  • Monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board and the church website. Please refer to it for important notices.

  • The church will organize a fall cleaning event and invite help from small groups.

  • The church will recruit a tech team for website upgrades and maintenance. Members who have the expertise are welcome to contact Pastor Mark or Deacon Michael Chau.

  • In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the church office will be closed on Tuesday, September 30.”

  •  2026–2028 Deacon Election

    • Nomination Committee Members:

      • Deacon Representatives: Dick Chan, Monica Tong, Jackson Yu

      • Congregation Representatives: Lobo Ho, Tommy Tung, Anita Yu

    • The criteria and procedures for the deacon election have been posted on the bulletin board. Please read them carefully. If needed, nomination forms can be obtained from the church office.

    • All nominees must be reviewed and recommended by the Nomination Committee.

    • Deacon Election Timeline:

      • Nomination Begins: September 20

      • Nomination Deadline: October 19

      • Announcement of Deacon Candidates: November 8

      • Deacon Election: November 23

    • Election format to be announced.

  • BC & Yukon Baptist Women’s Autumn Celebration

    • One-Day Women's Retreat – Saturday, October 4, 2025

    • 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Trinity Baptist Church,  1460 W49th Ave, Vancouver, BC

    • Theme: “Draw Near: Living from the Place of Intimacy”

    • Speaker: Sephora Pierre-Louis – ministry leader, speaker, and author passionate about intimacy with God through prayer and spiritual practices.

    • Cost $30.00 includes lunch, program materials,and a full day of connection and worship.”

    • Register by: September 29, 2025

    • Contact: bcytwomen@gmail.com for more info or registration forms.

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