• The National collection week for Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan’s Purse is between November 13th-19th. Each shoe box is an opportunity to show God’s love to a child — Grab a shoe box and fill it with a well-balanced variety of items: school supplies, hygiene items, toys and other gifts (click here for more details). Please also include a minimum of $10.00 donation to help cover the costs of shipping and other project-related costs. Pack one today!
• The 57th Canada Chinese Christian Winter Conference is taking place at the Downtown Westin Hotel on December 27-31, 2017. For more information, please visit http://www.cccwc.info/

• Break Forth One [Jan 26-28, 2018]: Full registration for Super Early Bird is now available, the deadline for registration is October 17th. We will begin to coordinate and reach the group rate of 10 ($169 instead of $199) for a better saving. More information to come. Check out the official website at http://www.breakforthcanada.com/

• The Edmonton Foodbank is in desperate need of volunteers. If you have been trained and have time to spare, please go to their website and sign up for a shift. Our next Group Volunteering date is set for October 28th morning. www.edmontonsfoodbank.com

Announcement from Children Ministry:

• Children Ministry will collect shoe boxes (Operation Christmas Child) from children no later than Oct 29, 2017. We will have special Christmas craft session at 9:30 am at Children Sunday worship next week and may include the craft work in the shoe boxes. Please contact Helena or Bernadette for more details.

Special Announcement from Church Council:

• HR Board has completed the 2nd-year review for Children’s Pastor Mrs. Hanna Ng. Church Council has accepted the HR recommendation to renew Pastor Hanna to her 3rd-year term. This will also be a voting item at the upcoming October Special Membership Meeting (October 29th).
• Church Budget 2018 Q&A session will take place immediately after the October Membership Meeting. A copy of the budget is posted on the bulletin board, and one may request an electronic copy with the Fiance Department (Danny Chan). The vote of approval will take place in the November Special Membership Meeting (November 26th).