Announcements - October 18, 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
“Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!”
[ Revelation 7:12 | NIV ]
Announcements
October 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.
Please pray for the Bolivia/Panama short-term mission team’s ministry and spiritual walk, as well as the fellowship at the Bolivia Chinese Church. You can follow daily prayer requests and updates on the team’s website at: https://sites.google.com/westsidebaptist.ca/2026boliviaandpanamastm/home
2027–2029 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 12
Nomination Deadline: October 18
Announcement of Deacon Candidates: November 7 & 8
Deacon Election: November 22
WBC is partnering with Familogue to recruit youth artists and volunteers for Neurodivergent Culture Lab — six free art workshops and an exhibition where youth can express themselves through art. Sign up using the link: https://forms.gle/wre9EsH4r6JchSqMA or contact Pastor Patrick Kwok for details.