Announcements - October 23, 2016

• The monthly bulletin has been posted on the bulletin board. Please check it out for important information. 
• There will be an information session about the redevelopment project of the downstairs facility on October 30, 2016 at 1pm. Members are welcome to submit their questions in advance to the pastoral staff. 
• There will be a special business meeting for all members on November 20. Agenda is to be announced. 
• AWANA Matching Program needs your support! Every month at AWANA Store, we encourage the clubbers to donate the AWANA Shares they were awarded to a designated charity, in order to nurture in them a caring heart for the world and the people around us. For every Share they donate, we would like to invite donors to match with a $5 donation. If you would like to be a matching donor, please contact Pastor Alan. 
• 2017-2019 Deaconship Election 
• Criteria and procedure for deacon election has been posted on the bulletin board. The application forms are available through the church office. 
• Timetable: 
• July 31 Nomination commences 
• October 30 Nomination closes 
• November 6 Publication of final deaconship candidate list  
• November 20 Deaconship election 
• Operation Christmas Child empty shoe boxes will be ready for pick up today during worship service and please take note of the followings: 
1. take the unfolded boxes on the table at the back of the hall 
2. take a brochure (there are English & Simplified Chinese brochures for your choice) 
3. you can also use your own box - suggested is the transparent plastic shoebox so that the child receiving it can re-use it (it can buy from Walmart, London Drug, JYSK etc) 
4. new this year: 1) do not put candy of any kind in the shoebox; 2) there are 2 sets of 'boy/girl' labels in the English brochure, you may only need one brochure for multiple boxes 
5. please bring back the gift-filled shoebox on November 20