1. Spread of Illnesses
Respiratory illnesses are spreading in the community at this time of year. Please protect yourself and everyone at Jaffray by following all public health guidelines, such as keep up to date with vaccines, cover your cough, clean your hands, and remain at home if you are sick.
2. Sunday School
Sunday School classes will be on break until February 2026. Please enjoy a casual time of fellowship with brothers and sisters.
3. Parking Spots
Effective immediately, the two parking spaces located along the building and adjacent to the street in the west parking lot are designated for electric vehicles only.
4. Small Groups
God’s Word teaches us that a life connected to Jesus includes a life connected to other believers. It is essential for a life of faith. If you would like to join one of the following small groups, please talk to Pastor Ken by January 18, 2026.
- Young Adults (18-30) – Romans Study with J.D. Greear, led by Glen, Justin, Nathan, Tiffany, Ben (2nd & 4th Friday at 7:30pm)
- Adults (30+) – Romans Study with J.D. Greear, led by Ken and Mindy (2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7pm)
- Young Families – Good News for Parents by Adam Griffin, led by Ken and Mindy (3rd Sunday at 1pm)
- Families – Devotions on the sermons led by Herman & Sharon (monthly)
- Older Adults (55+) – Devotions on the sermons led by Victor and Betty (monthly)
5. Deadline for Offerings
* “Electronic Transfer” of contributions must be transferred before 11:59 pm on December 31, 2025.
* “Hand delivery” to the church must be received before noon on December 28.
* “In-person worship” must put the contributions into the Offering Box before noon on December 28.
**Offerings received after the above dates will be issued as 2026 tax receipt and cannot be backdated as 2025 tax receipt.
6. Deadline for 2025 Expenses
The deadline to make claims for 2025 expenses for church ministries is January 4, 2026. Please submit all Payment Requisition Forms along with supporting documentation to the accountable deacons and/or elders for approval.
7. Elder Board Announcement
After much prayer and discernment, and with the blessing of the Elder Board, Rev. Gabriel Ng is announcing his candidacy as the English Pastor of Scarborough Chinese Alliance Church’s (SCAC) Gormley site. The candidacy process will take place in January 2026. We give thanks to God for Pastor Gabe’s 10 years of faithful ministry at TJCAC where he served after growing up in the church family. We invite you to pray with us that 1. God would provide a clear call to Pastor Gabriel and his family, and 2. the God of peace would guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus during the candidacy process and possible future transition.
8. 2026 Joint Retreat – Save the Date
Dates: May 16-18, 2026
Venue: Sheridan College at the Oakville Trafalgar Campus
Speaker: Pastor Chris Lee
Theme: Filled to Overflow