Announcements - September 1, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• In remembrance of our Lord Jesus’ death on the cross for our sins, Holy Communion is held on the first Saturday of each month. If you have openly declared your faith and commitment to Jesus Christ through baptism, you are invited to prepare your heart and partake in the Holy Communion with us.
• Bulletins will not be printed for the English worship services, so church volunteers are asked to check their duties online via googledocs. A hard copy of the duty list will also be posted in the foyer. Please call the church office and speak with Roberta about any duty shift changes.
• Need some uplifting and support through prayer? Send your prayer requests to the WBC Prayer Band Ministry via direct confidential email to our pastoral staff: prayer@westsidebaptist.ca. Unless otherwise indicated, prayer requests will be regarded in strict confidence (names are undisclosed), and submitters will not be contacted.
• Want to witness the amazing power of prayer? Want to be a part of God's mighty works? 
We are currently accepting volunteers for Westside's newest ministry - the WBC Prayer Band.
 Come and support your family, friends, church, and community through prayer.
Please contact Pastor Anders for more information.
• During the worship service of September 8, there will be a baptism and transfer of membership. Come and witness our Lord’s transforming love and grace.
• The new Awana Program will begin meeting on Fridays starting September 14 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Classes include Preschool, Kindergarten to Grade 2 and Grades 3 to 6. Online registration is still available at: www.westsideawana.blogspot.com. Middle School Awana classes will be held on Sundays at 11am from September 7 onwards.
• Struggling with quadratics? Need help with an essay? Come and meet with our experienced tutors through WBC’s Academic Assistance Program for students in Grades 8-12 on Sundays 2:00pm – 5:00pm starting September 16. Drop-in fees for Grades 8-10 is $7 per visit or $20 per month. Fees for Grades 11-12 is $10 per visit or $30 per month. Try it out for FREE for the entire month of September! For details, contact Peter Cheung.
• The financial report for the Ministries Expansion Project has been posted on the notice board. Please contact the treasurer, Wendy Wong, for any enquiries.
• In order to adequately cover meal costs, tickets for the community meal will be increased by $1 to $6 per person. Please contact Joyce or Shera to pre-order by Thursday each week.
• The new GZone youth group for Grade 7-12 teens and youths will meet every Saturday in Room F from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Please contact Pastor Gladys for further information.
• There will be small group gatherings every Saturday at 8pm after the community meal. Come and get connected with one another and learn about small group life through “Who Is God?”. All are welcome. Please contact Pastor Gladys if you are interested in joining a small group.
• Church prayer meetings are held every Saturday at 5:00pm in Room F. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
• A new coffee/hot chocolate machine has been installed in the foyer. Freshly brewed decaf, dark-roasted coffee or hot chocolate are all available at 50 cents a cup. Hot water is also available free of charge. Brothers and sisters are encouraged to be eco-friendly and bring their own mugs or use the ceramic cups inside the cupboard. Please wash them after use.
• WBC eco-bags are now available for pickup on the reception table. Feel free to give them out as gifts to friends and relatives.
• The church office will be closed on September 4 (Tuesday) as a lieu day for the regular day off on Monday.

ONGOING EVENTS

• Church Prayer Meeting (English Congregation)
  Saturdays 5:00pm
• English Worship Service
  Saturdays 6:00pm -7:30pm
• Small Groups for All Ages
  Saturdays 8:00pm -10:00pm
• Youth & Teens Ministry “GZone”
  Saturdays 8:00pm – 10:00pm
• Special Interest Groups (SIG) – Badminton
  Every other Sunday 8:00pm – 10:00pm
  Venue: Clearone Badminton, #100 - 4351 No.3 Rd, Richmond Browngate
  Next game: September 9
• Special Interest Groups (SIG) – Board Games
  Last Sunday of the month 8:30pm
  Next game: September 30