a. 2018-19 Deacon Nomination Committee has been formed with the following
initial member structure: Rev. Vincent Lee, Rev. John Hua, Rev. Andy Wong,
Deaconess Laura Chang (chair), Deaconess Frances Wen and Deacon Sam
Watt. The committee is recruiting non-deacon representatives from all three
congregations. Names of representatives will be endorsed during next ECB
meeting in February.
b. As of January 21, 2017, Pastor Tim Yuen has officially become the
Children’s Pastor of Milliken CCC with long-term status. May our Lord
continue to bless Pastor Tim’s ministry.
c. ECB has accepted the application for membership of Milliken CCC from the
following sisters and brothers from Mandarin Congregation: Mrs. Bin Chen,
Mrs. Xiu Xi Yang, Mr. Hao He and Mr. Qing Chen. If there are questions
concerning their applications, please write to ECB delivered through the
pastors or deacons.
d. Church library will schedule two consecutive Sundays to display old books
and CDs: materials in Cantonese version displayed on February 12 and
those in Mandarin version on February 19. Those materials will be free for
pick-up.
e. Outdoor church sign by the pedestrian will be taken down as it was badly
damaged by strong wind. GM department is looking for professional
contractor to manage this project. Meanwhile, ECB is taking consideration for
alternative outdoor sign.
f. ECB has approved following agencies to reserve our church’s space with
following details:
i. ACEM has reserved Sanctuary and Chapel for pastoral fellowship on
February 15, April 26, June 21, September 20 and October 25 from 9:30
am to 12:30 pm.
ii. TWR Canada Chinese Ministry has reserved Sanctuary for graduation
ceremony on May 13 from 10 am to 12 pm.
iii. CCIC has reserved four rooms in basement for March Break day camp
for parents and children of Syrian refugees from March 13 to 16 from 9
am to 2 pm. Pastor Tim Yuen will be involved as a volunteer worker for
this day camp.