English Announcements

1. Thank you
Thank you to Rev. Sam for preaching God’s Word to our house today.

2. Table Talk
Table Talk begins today at 11:00 AM. Table Talk is a time to dive deeper into the sermon and share personal reflections in a small group setting.
See below for group details and locations:

• Hosanna (<18): Sunday School with Holly
• Young Adults (18–30): White House kitchen
• Adults (30+): White House main floor
• Young Families, Families, and Older Adults (55+): Please join either of the groups above
• Newcomers: Please speak with Micheal to find a suitable group

3. Family Life Canada – Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference
Upcoming 2026 Dates:

• Victoria, BC (Feb 20-22)
• NOTL, ON (Mar 6-8)
• Saskatoon, SK (Mar 6-8)
• Montebello, QC (Apr 10-12)
• Lake Louise, AB (Apr 24-26)
• Fredericton, NB (Apr 24-26)
• Whistler, BC (Nov 13-15)
• Huntsville, ON (Nov 20-22)
• Jasper, AB (Nov 20-22)

Please speak with Holly if you are interested and want to know more about subsidy and group rates.

4. TrailMix VBS
TrailMix VBS 2026 Registration is Open!
Dates: July 13-24
Theme: Christ in Me, and Me in Christ
Cost: Early Bird (by April 30): $145/camper
Contact: Pastor Gabe children@tjcac.org
More information: https://tjcac.org/ylm-e/trailmix/

5. 2026 Joint Retreat – Registration starts March 1st
Dates: May 16-18, 2026
Venue: Sheridan College at the Oakville Trafalgar Campus
Speaker: Pastor Chris Lee
Theme: Filled to Overflow

6. Staff News
Pastor Ken Kim Sabbatical
Rev. Ken Kim, English Ministry (EM) Pastor, will be away on sabbatical starting February 1 to April 30, 2026.
The Alliance Canada encourages the Biblical practice of taking sabbatical.
In Pastor Ken’s absence, all issues regarding EM may be directed to the following members of the EM Committee: Deacon Caleb Chau, Acting Chair, or Elder Vincent Ho Advisor.
We invite you to keep Pastor Ken, Mindy, Myla, Heidi and Bishop, and our whole church community in your prayers during this season of renewal.

1. Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting continues next Sunday at 11am in the white house. Glen and Tiffany will lead us in a time to pray for each other and pray for our congregation

2. Monthly Lunch Fellowship
Our monthly lunch fellowship continues today at 12:30pm in the fellowship hall. Join us for a time to rest and connect with brothers and sisters.

3. Table Talk
Excluding the 1st Sunday of the month, we will be having table talk after service at 11am for the months of February-April 2026. Table talk is a time to further discuss and share personally about the sermon. Table talk will start on Sunday, February 8, 2026. More details to come.

4. Family Life Canada – Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference
Upcoming 2026 Dates:

• Victoria, BC (Feb 20-22)
• NOTL, ON (Mar 6-8)
• Saskatoon, SK (Mar 6-8)
• Montebello, QC (Apr 10-12)
• Lake Louise, AB (Apr 24-26)
• Fredericton, NB (Apr 24-26)
• Whistler, BC (Nov 13-15)
• Huntsville, ON (Nov 20-22)
• Jasper, AB (Nov 20-22)

Please speak with Holly if you are interested and want to know more about subsidy and
group rates.

5. 2026 Joint Retreat – Save the Date
TrailMix VBS 2026 Registration is Open!
Dates: July 13-24
Theme: Christ in Me, and Me in Christ
Cost: Early Bird (by April 30): $145/camper
Contact: Pastor Gabe children@tjcac.org
More information: https://tjcac.org/ylm-e/trailmix/

6. 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

7. Staff News
Pastor Ken Kim Sabbatical
Rev. Ken Kim, English Ministry (EM) Pastor, will be away on sabbatical starting February 1 to April 30, 2026.
The Alliance Canada encourages the Biblical practice of taking sabbatical.
In Pastor Ken’s absence, all issues regarding EM may be directed to the following members of the EM Committee: Deacon Caleb Chau, Acting Chair, or Elder Vincent Ho Advisor.
We invite you to keep Pastor Ken, Mindy, Myla, Heidi and Bishop, and our whole church community in your prayers during this season of renewal.

1. Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting continues next Sunday at 11am in the white house. Glen and Tiffany will lead us in a time to pray for each other and pray for our congregation

2. Monthly Lunch Fellowship
Our monthly lunch fellowship continues next Sunday, February 1 at 12:30pm in the fellowship hall. Join us for a time to rest and connect with brothers and sisters.

3. Table Talk
Excluding the 1st Sunday of the month, we will be having table talk after service at 11am for the months of February-April 2026. Table talk is a time to further discuss and share personally about the sermon. More details to come.

4. 2-Year Bible Reading Plan
There is a 2-year Bible reading plan that some of the brothers and sisters in the English congregation will be joining to get read God’s Word and share their insights. If you would like to join this group, please message or talk to Mindy.

5. 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.

6. Family Life Canada – Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference
Upcoming 2026 Dates:

• Victoria, BC (Feb 20-22)
• NOTL, ON (Mar 6-8)
• Saskatoon, SK (Mar 6-8)
• Montebello, QC (Apr 10-12)
• Lake Louise, AB (Apr 24-26)
• Fredericton, NB (Apr 24-26)
• Whistler, BC (Nov 13-15)
• Huntsville, ON (Nov 20-22)
• Jasper, AB (Nov 20-22)

Please speak with Holly if you are interested and want to know more about subsidy and
group rates.

7. 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

8. Staff News
Pastor James Huang (Mandarin Congregation)
Rev. James Huang is concluding his service in the Mandarin Ministry and will be returning to Taiwan for long-term residence due to family reasons by the end of June 2026 at the latest. TJCAC offers thanks to the Lord for Pastor James’s faithful service over the past seven years. Please join us and pray that the Lord will: 1. guard the hearts of the brothers and sisters with peace during this transition, 2. prepare the most suitable pastor to lead the Mandarin Ministry, and 3. guide Pastors James and Winnie in their new life in Taiwan.

Pastor Ken Kim Sabbatical
Rev. Ken Kim, English Ministry (EM) Pastor, will be away on sabbatical starting February 1 to April 30, 2026.
The Alliance Canada encourages the Biblical practice of taking sabbatical.
In Pastor Ken’s absence, all issues regarding EM may be directed to the following members of the EM Committee: Deacon Caleb Chau, Acting Chair, or Elder Vincent Ho Advisor.
We invite you to keep Pastor Ken, Mindy, Myla, Heidi and Bishop, and our whole church community in your prayers during this season of renewal.

1. Sunday School
Sunday School classes will be on break until February 2026. Please enjoy a casual time of fellowship with brothers and sisters after service.

2. David & Lucy Commissioning
The commissioning of David and Lucy will be held during Worship Service next Sunday, January 25. We warmly invite everyone to make time to attend, lift them up in prayer, and join together in witnessing God’s calling.

3. 2-Year Bible Reading Plan
There is a 2-year Bible reading plan that some of the brothers and sisters in the English congregation will be joining to get read God’s Word and share their insights. If you would like to join this group, please message or talk to Mindy.

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. Family Life Canada – Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference
Upcoming 2026 Dates:

• Victoria, BC (Feb 20-22)
• NOTL, ON (Mar 6-8)
• Saskatoon, SK (Mar 6-8)
• Montebello, QC (Apr 10-12)
• Lake Louise, AB (Apr 24-26)
• Fredericton, NB (Apr 24-26)
• Whistler, BC (Nov 13-15)
• Huntsville, ON (Nov 20-22)
• Jasper, AB (Nov 20-22)

Please speak with Holly if you are interested and want to know more about subsidy and
group rates.

7. 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

8. Elder Board Announcement
Rev. James Huang is concluding his service in the Mandarin Ministry and will be returning to Taiwan for long-term residence due to family reasons by the end of June 2026 at the latest. TJCAC offers thanks to the Lord for Pastor James’s faithful service over the past seven years. Please join us and pray that the Lord will: 1. guard the hearts of the brothers and sisters with peace during this transition, 2. prepare the most suitable pastor to lead the Mandarin Ministry, and 3. guide Pastors James and Winnie in their new life in Taiwan.

9. Staff News
Welcome Pastor Esther Lai
Thanks be to God, and with the confirmation of the Elder Board, Pastor Esther Lai started as part-time CM assistant Pastor effective January 1, 2026. Her main duties are caring, visitations and evangelistic ministry. Her installation ceremony was successfully completed last Sunday. Please see attached PPT for Pastor Esther’s brief introduction.

Pastor Ken Kim Sabbatical
Rev. Ken Kim, English Ministry (EM) Pastor, will be away on sabbatical starting February 1 to April 30, 2026.
The Alliance Canada encourages the Biblical practice of taking sabbatical.
In Pastor Ken’s absence, all issues regarding EM may be directed to the following members of the EM Committee: Deacon Caleb Chau, Acting Chair, or Elder Vincent Ho Advisor.
We invite you to keep Pastor Ken, Mindy, Myla, Heidi and Bishop, and our whole church community in your prayers during this season of renewal.