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Announcements - November 8，2026

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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


 Memory Verse

  • In the beginning God created the heavens

    and the earth. [Genesis 1:1 | NIV ]


 Announcements

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

  • Christian New Year Special Services

    • Sunday, November 29, 2026

    • The Saturday Cantonese Service on Nov 28 is CANCELED. Children’s (CitRUs) and Youth (GZone) ministries will not meet on Nov 29. We encourage all families to attend the service together as an intergenerational gathering.

    • Service Times (No Simultaneous Interpretation)

      • 9:00 AM (English): Recommended for families with children or youth who only speak English.

      • 11:00 AM (Cantonese): Suitable for families with children who are fluent in Cantonese.

    • Ticket is available at universe.com/westside

      • Ticket Required: Adults and all children enrolled in CitRUs.

      • Free Entry (No Ticket Required): Toddlers under 3 years old.

  • Clothing Drive： Big Brothers will pay $2.50 for every full standard garbage bag of donations we collect. Proceeds from the clothing drive will replenish the church Mission Fund. Collection Dates: Dec 5–20（Sat and Sun）& December 24 & 25 (Thurs & Fri) . Collect after worship services at Room G.

  • The Winter Market will be held in the main hall on Saturday, November 28, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event will feature live music, face painting, light refreshments, a children’s corner, community booths, and a professional live photography booth. Free event, everyone is welcome to join. If any brothers and sisters are interested in serving at this event, please contact Pastor Mark Wong.


Community Activities / MOCHi

  • Salvation Army Christmas Toy Store Outreach

    • This community initiative supports low-income families by providing a welcoming space where parents and guardians can select Christmas gifts for their children. We are currently inviting brothers and sisters to serve in restocking, managing front desk operations, and accompanying families as they browse the shop.

    • Campaign Dates & Volunteer Shifts: Tuesday mornings, 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM (Nov 24, Dec 1, Dec 8, and Dec 15)

    • Location: Vancouver First Church of the Nazarene (Church Basement), 998 E 19th Ave, Vancouver

    • Even if you are only available to serve for a single shift, your participation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Pastor Patrick or the church office to sign up.

  • WBC is partnering with Marpole Oakridge Family Place again this year to host a Dry Food Drive throughout November. Together, we aim to collect non-perishable food items—such as canned goods, dry pasta, rice, and other pantry staples—in support of the Marpole Cares Christmas Hamper Program, which provides food and hope to local families and individuals in need during the holiday season. This initiative offers our congregation a meaningful opportunity to bless our neighbours.

  • WBC is committed to being a good neighbour to the residents of Reiderman Residences in Marpole, a temporary housing community for 79 formerly homeless individuals. We have been donating groceries each month and partnering with community groups to welcome residents and share the love of Christ. You are welcome to participate in this ministry. Please contact Felix Loo or the office for more information.

  • Seniors’ Portraits: Dignity Photo Booth

    • During the Winter Market, we are offering free professional makeup and photo studio sessions for retired seniors. Our goal is to gift our neighbors a beautiful, dignified portrait to cherish and use when needed.

    • Family Portraits

      • We are also offering professional, high-quality family photo sessions to capture precious moments and create lasting memories together.

    • Registration

      https://forms.gle/YAfHqe4VnCT9bAZu9


Fall General Meeting

  • Date: November 22, 2026 (Sunday)

  • Time: 2:00pm (Members please arrive 15 minutes early to register and receive a ballot.)

  • Venue: Westside Baptist Church (Main Hall)


Agenda:

  1. Pastoral Report

  2.  2027-2029 Deacons Election (the profiles of each candidate have been posted on the notice board)

    2.1. Candidate: Michael Chau

    2.2. Candidate: Winnie Mak

    2.3. Candidate: Edward Yan

3. 2027-2028 Deacon By-election

    3.1. Candidate: Howard Lau

4.  Ordination of Pastors:

4.1. Motion: We, the congregation of Westside

         Baptist Church, request that Pastor Patrick

        Kwok fulfill all CBWC requirements to

         proceed towards becoming an Active

        Ordained Minister with the Canadian 

        Baptists of Western Canada.

4.2. Motion: We, the congregation of Westside

         Baptist Church, request that Pastor Keith Li

         fulfill all CBWC requirements to proceed

         towards becoming an Active Ordained

         Minister with the Canadian Baptists of

         Western Canada.

4.3.  Motion: We, the congregation of Westside

         Baptist Church, request that Pastor Shirley

          Shek fulfill all CBWC requirements to

          proceed towards becoming an Active

          Ordained Minister with the Canadian

          Baptists of Western Canada.

4.4.  Motion: We, the congregation of Westside

          Baptist Church, request that Pastor Mark

          Wong fulfill all CBWC requirements to 

          proceed towards becoming an Active

          Ordained Minister with the Canadian

          Baptists of Western Canada.

 

5. Any other business

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