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Announcements - October 26, 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 plan begins with Hebrews 4:1–10:18 unfolds like a single, sweeping story—from God’s invitation to enter His rest, to Jesus revealed as our compassionate High Priest who bridges heaven and earth. The writer shows how Christ fulfills every shadow of the old covenant: His priesthood is eternal like Melchizedek’s, His covenant is written on our hearts, and His sacrifice is once and for all. No longer do we need repeated rituals or sacrifices—Jesus’ death and resurrection

    secure forgiveness, freedom, and access to God forever. It’s the movement from shadow to substance, from striving to resting, from religion to relationship—because in Christ, the work is finished.

  • Reading Plan for this week:

    • October 26 (Sunday) Hebrews 4:1-16

    • October 27 (Monday): Hebrews 5:1-14

    • October 28 (Tuesday): Hebrews 6:1-20

    • October 29 (Wednesday): Hebrews 7:1-28

    • October 30 (Thursday): Hebrews 8:1-13

    • October 31 (Friday): Hebrews 9:1-28

    • November 1 (Saturday): Hebrews 10:1-18

    • November 2 (Sunday) Hebrews 10:19-39

Announcements

  • The 2026 calendars have been printed. Please feel free to pick up copies and share them with your relatives and friends.

  • The Salvation Army Christmas Toy Store | Volunteer Recruitment

    • Nov 17–21: Assist with moving, setup, and organizing supplies.

    • Nov 24–Dec 19: During operation, help restock or serve at the front desk every Tuesday morning, 9:00–12:30.

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

    • Even if you can only join for one day, you are warmly welcome. To sign up, please contact Tommy or Pastor Patrick.

  • MOFP Dry Food Collection & Hamper Delivery | Volunteer Recruitment

    • Throughout November, we will collect nonperishable

      food items to support the Marpole Cares Christmas Hamper Program, bringing food and hope to families in need. Volunteers are also welcome to help with hamper delivery.

    • Delivery time: Weekday evenings, around 4:00–6:00 PM (dates depend on donation progress; typically announced one week in advance, expected to finish by mid-December).

    • Contact Pastor Patrick For inquiries or to sign up.

  • Christmas Events

    • December 24 Candlelight Service – Volunteers for Music Ministry are now being recruited. Please contact Pastor Mark Wong.

    • Christmas Market – Volunteers (for Music and Marketing) are now being recruited. Please contact Pastor Mark Wong.

    • Clothing Drive (Collection dates: Saturdays and Sundays, December 13–28)

    • Supporting the charity Belkin Communities of Hope.

  • 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 22 &23

      • The Deacon Election will be held online via Election Buddy.

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