Summary of November 2012 Deacon Board Meeting

• A children ministry visioning team has been formed for developing and re-focusing. The team members are Wondy Chan, Irene Poon, Pastor Anders Tsang and Pastor Alan Yu.
• Couples’ retreat on November 10 -12 has been cancelled due to low registration. A day camp will be offered instead and the date is to be confirmed.
• Short-term mission to Romania send-off ceremony will be held during worship service on November 18.
• Christmas charity dinner will be held on December 16 at the church. Ticket for adult is $12 per adult, children ages 4-10 is $6, 3 and under is free. The program includes Christmas caroling, charity auction and photo booth. Freewill offering will be collected for Vancouver Food Bank and Union Gospel Mission. A donor has donated $450 for purchasing dinner tickets for newcomers. The newcomer must be a non-member of Westside and a full-time student. Details are available with Deacon Samson Chan.
• A newcomers’ luncheon will be held on January 13, 2013 right after worship service. The church will apply for a government funding to hold 2013 children summer program. The program will be cancelled if the application is not being approved.
• A youth gospel camp will be held on August 30 – September 2, 2013 at Alexandra Neighbourhood House in Surrey. The committee members are Clemmie Cheung, Jason Kwok, Carson Lai, Joseph Ng and Pastor Alan Yu.
• Photo banners in the foyer area will be presented in digital format. Newcomers, brothers and sisters can take pictures after worship service.