Theme 2024: "Walk with Jesus with actions and in truth" Theme verse: "Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." (1 John 3:18) Sub-theme for Spring (Apr-Jun): "Walk with Jesus, live out hope" Sub-theme verse: "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." (Psalm 42:5)
Today is Mother’s Day, and Bethel wishes all mothers happiness, blessings, peace and health! To express our sincere gratitude, Bethel has specially prepared a small gift for all mothers.
CM Prayer Meeting will be held at 11:45 am after CM Service in the sanctuary focusing on sisters and mothers. Welcome all to join and pray for the church and let us be a prayer-driven church.
After discussion by the Board and the pastoral staff, effective June 2, 2024 (Sunday), Bethel's Sunday worship service and Sunday School time as follows:
Sunday Worship Service (Mandarin) 9:00 AM
Sunday Worship Service (Cantonese) 10:30 AM
Sunday Worship Service (English) 10:30 AM
Sunday Worship Service (Children) 10:30 AM
Sunday School (Cantonese) 9:30 AM
Sunday School (Mandarin) 10:30 AM
Congratulation to Anna and James Kong for they have become grandparents and Joshua became an uncle to a beautiful baby girl on April 30th, 2024. Their granddaughter's name is Mila Kong.
Cantonese Sunday School will start at June 9. Rev. Woo and Mrs. Woo will teach 1 class respectively. For details and registration please go to the basement Discipleship Department's board.
EM Summer Retreat: We're thrilled to announce that our EM Summer Retreat is just around the corner! This year, we are gearing up for an unforgettable experience filled with spiritual growth, fellowship bonding, and renewal! Retreat Date: July 26 to July 28, 2024 (Fri to Sun) Location: Farm stay in Agassiz, BC Full Retreat (3 days 2 night) Age 4 and up cost $250. Age 3 & Younger cost $125 if you cannot stay over night, you are welcome to join during the day. For day Daytime only $50 per day for Age 4 and up. 25 per day for Age 4 and under Subsidy (Optional): Participants may apply for subsidy. Subsidy will cover up to 50% of the cost. Deadline for applying for a subsidy is May 19, 2024. Part-time participants will not be eligible for subsidy. If you wish to join, please contact your fellowship leaders or Pastor Peter to obtain more information.
Chinese School is now hiring a principal and 2-3 teachers, please contact Rev. Woo or deacon Wallace So for details.
As the weather is getting better and different ministries/departments are starting to plan for different church activities, the Deacons Board and the Finance Department would like to remind ministries and departments that all church activities that involve collecting funds need to be reported to the Board first for approval. Further, according to Canada Revenue Agency accounting rules, all money received must be handed to the treasurer to be deposited into the church account. All church activity expenses must be accompanied by receipt and voucher approved by department head for reimbursement through the church. For the purpose of accounting and auditing, all money received and expended must be recorded. If there are any questions, please contact the Deacons Board or the Finance Department.
On April 11, 2024, the Board of Deacons received a formal resignation from Rev. Alice Leung stepping down as Assistant Pastor of Kidz and Family Ministry. Rev. Leung's last day will be June 30, 2024. The Board of Deacons has accepted Rev. Leung's resignation and appreciates her work as Assistant Pastor of Kidz and Family Ministry for the past 8 years.
Rev. Woo off in lieu of on May 17.
Rev. Leung off in lieu of on May 17.
Rev. Leung is speaking at NS Bethel today (May 12).