To prepare for possible weather conditions in the winter season, the Board has approved an Inclement Weather Policy. Brothers and sisters may review the full policy for details, a copy of which is posted on the bulletin board in the church office and on the church website. If Bethel decides to cancel in-person Sunday services at church, an announcement will be posted on our church website (www.bethelmb.org) on or before 6:30 a.m. in the morning.
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, the Board of Deacons and the Pastoral Team received a formal resignation from Sarah Lok to step down from her leadership duties as a Deacon effective January 1, 2024. On behalf of the Church and the Pastoral Staff, the Deacons have motioned and respectfully accepted Deacon Sarah's resignation. Bethel has been blessed by her faithfulness and devotion to serve and lead the Church. A by-election shall be called in accordance with Bethel's Bylaw. Details of the by-election will be announced soon. May we continue to walk in unity and bond in Jesus' love. May we continue to be faithful during this time of change.
After today's Joint service (Dec. 24), we will have Chinese Prayer meeting @11:30am at the main sanctuary in place of Dec. 25 (Mon)'s prayer meeting. Then, there will be Christmas Caroling @12:30-2pm around church.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on December 24 at 7:00 PM in the main sanctuary. Let us celebrate and remember the birth and coming of Jesus together!
On behalf of Edgard's family, thanks for those who have donated to the food drive for Edgard's family. The collected food and gift cards have been delivered to the family last Sunday (Dec. 17).
Missions Fund Update: Our Missions Fund Budget (From January to December 2023) is $72,300. Approximate $6,025 a month. The fiscal year of Mission Fund ends at the end of December. However, as of November 26, 2023, the Missions Fund offering received only $41,776.36. We are still short $30,523.64. Please continue to pray and support our Mission Ministry.
2024 Church calendar is ready for pick up. One for each family, feel free to pick up extra copies for non-Christian friends as gifts to share the good news.Pastor Peter Chong has written the English Ministry Pastoral Corner. The purpose is to establish transparency and communicate how EM leadership will lead the EM congregation. It has been posted on the Bulletin Board outside of EM Chapel and new updates will be posted monthly. Chinese translation is also made available for CM and MM.
Rev. Alice will be on leave Dec 28 & 29.
Julie will be on sick leave from December 19 to January 9 next year.
Thanks be to God for generous sisters' & brothers' offerings this year! To make sure your donations count towards your 2023 donation receipt, please submit your offering in person by the end of service on Sunday, December 31 OR online through e-Transfer by December 29, 2023, at noon.
Year-end and New Year events, please join us to celebrate and count God's blessings!
Dec. 31: Year-end Thanksgiving Prayer Meeting @11: 30am in the main sanctuary.
Jan. 7, 2024: Deacons' Installation Joint Service @10am in the main sanctuary.
Church office will be closed on Dec. 27 for Christmas Day in lieu.
EM will start a course on Christian Worship every Wednesday night @ 7:30 PM-8:30 PM January 3rd - Feb. 7th, 2024 in the basement Chapel, for a total of 6 sessions. We will explore the theological background of each worship element in a church service. We pray that our worship gatherings will have a greater purpose with deeper meaning! We will conduct the course in English only. Zoom is available. Please contact Pastor Peter Chong for more information. All are welcome!
Financial Report (unaudited): June 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023 (First Quarter)
General Contribution $56,980.40
Other Income $1,558.13
Total Revenue $58,538.53
Total Expenses $90,417.04
Deficit (-) -31,878.51 Please pray for the deficit and continue to financial support.
英語事工將於2024年1月3日至2月7日每週三晚上7:30-8:30在教會地庫舉行基督教敬拜課程,共6堂課。我們將探討教會禮拜中每個敬拜元素的神學背景。祈求我們的敬拜聚會能有更大的目的、更深刻的意義!我們將以英語授課。可以網上以Zoom 參加。請聯絡張俊德傳道(Pastor Peter Chong)。