English Announcements

1. Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting continues today at 11am in room B7 in the lower level. Please join us as we seek God together and pray for our church.

2. BBQ Lunch
There will be a joint BBQ lunch after today’s service. For those who have purchased tickets, please follow the steps below to get your meal:
1. Exit through the west staircase.
2. Follow the instructions at the venue and queue up on the lower level to get your
food.
**Seniors will be given priority to pick up their lunch at the ticket counter without queuing up.

3. Offering January to June 2025
The offering amounts for January to June 2025 are posted on the East Entrance Bulletin for your review. If there are any questions or discrepancies, please contact Cashier Andy Pak or Margaret Pak.

4. Prayer Net Ministry
As new deacons are installed on July 6, it is a great reminder to pray for our leaders. Did you know our church has a Prayer Net Ministry? This ministry has been established for more than 30 years who regularly pray over church leaders, including pastors, elders, and deacons, and for the urgent needs of brothers and sisters. The current members of the Prayer Net Group are Anna So Leung, Belinda Cheng (current Co-ordinator), Cathy Mo, Eva Ng, Judy Ip Ng, Justine Cheng, Margaret Pak, Sylvia Lau, and Teresa Poon. These members are part of a regular rotation who pray each Saturday. Congregation members in need of urgent prayer support, can contact any members of the Prayer Net Group at any time without waiting until Wednesday or Saturday; prayer needs are kept strictly confidential.

5. Marriage Ministry Workshop
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Markham Peoples Community Church (22 Esna Park Dr., Markham ON, L3R 1E1)
Languages: Presentation and discussions in Cantonese, Mandarin and English
Purpose:  For Chinese church pastors and leaders to learn about the essential elements of a thriving marriage ministry and how to begin a marriage ministry or lead an existing one to greater fruitfulness.

6. Women’s Summer Fellowship Event
What: A ladies lunch potluck
When: Sunday, July 20th at 1-4pm
Where: Katherine’s house (near Warden and 16th)
How to attend: You can sign up with the QR code or talk to Katherine for details

7. Men’s Summer Fellowship Event
What: Sports and food
When: Sunday, July 27 at 12-4pm
Where: TBD
How to attend: Please speak to Pastor Ken or Elder Herman

8. 2025 English Retreat – Save the Date
Dates: Friday-Sunday, November 7-9, 2025
Venue: Fair Havens Camp & Conference Centre
More details to come soon

9. 2026 Joint Retreat – Save the Date
Date: May 16-18, 2026
Venue: Sheridan College at the Oakville Trafalgar Campus

1. BBQ Lunch
We will have a church wide BBQ lunch next Sunday, July 6 at 12:30pm. If you missed the BBQ lunch registration and you would still like to join us for fellowship, please feel free to pack or buy your lunch to spend this time with brothers and sisters.

2. Prayer Net Ministry
As new deacons are installed on July 6, it is a great reminder to pray for our leaders. Did you know our church has a Prayer Net Ministry? This ministry has been established for more than 30 years who regularly pray over church leaders, including pastors, elders, and deacons, and for the urgent needs of brothers and sisters. The current members of the Prayer Net Group are Anna So Leung, Belinda Cheng (current Co-ordinator), Cathy Mo, Eva Ng, Judy Ip Ng, Justine Cheng, Margaret Pak, Sylvia Lau, and Teresa Poon. These members are part of a regular rotation who pray each Saturday. Congregation members in need of urgent prayer support, can contact any members of the Prayer Net Group at any time without waiting until Wednesday or Saturday; prayer needs are kept strictly confidential.

3. Marriage Ministry Workshop
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Markham Peoples Community Church (22 Esna Park Dr., Markham ON, L3R 1E1)
Languages: Presentation and discussions in Cantonese, Mandarin and English
Purpose:  For Chinese church pastors and leaders to learn about the essential elements of a thriving marriage ministry and how to begin a marriage ministry or lead an existing one to greater fruitfulness.

4. Women’s Summer Fellowship Event
What: A ladies lunch potluck
When: Sunday, July 20th at 1-4pm
Where: Katherine’s house (near Warden and 16th)
How to attend: You can sign up with the QR code or talk to Katherine for details

5. Men’s Summer Fellowship Event
What: Sports and food
When: Sunday, July 27 at 12-4pm
Where: TBD
How to attend: Please speak to Pastor Ken or Elder Herman

6. YLM Rest
YLM will not be offering any Sunday programming for the months of July and August as the ministry volunteers rest from the busy school year. Families are invited to join the English Worship service during the summer months. The nursery will be available for use.

7. Sunday School
Please note that Sunday School will be on break in the summer months of June, July and August. Please enjoy some time to fellowship with brothers and sisters after worship.

8. White House closure
Please be advised starting May 26, the church office (White House) will be closed for ministry use until further notice due to construction work. Please refrain from entering the office. Please contact Spencer Cheng for any inquiries.

9. 2025 English Retreat – Save the Date
Dates: Friday-Sunday, November 7-9, 2025
Venue: Fair Havens Camp & Conference Centre
More details to come soon

10. 2026 Joint Retreat – Save the Date
Date: May 16-18, 2026
Venue: Sheridan College at the Oakville Trafalgar Campus

1. BBQ Lunch
Today is the last day to buy tickets for our church BBQ on Sunday, July 6 at 12:30pm.

Ticket prices
Kids 0-12: $5/ticket*
Ages 13+: $10/ticket
New friends attending church lunch for the first time: Free with registration
*Kids not sharing meals with their parents require a ticket
Please sign up for your lunch tickets with Sharon by June 22. Tickets will not be available for sale on June 29 or July 6.

2. Women’s Summer Fellowship Event
What: A ladies lunch potluck
When: Sunday, July 20 th at 1-4pm
Where: Katherine’s house (near Warden and 16 th )
How to attend: You can sign up with the QR code or talk to Katherine for details

2. Men’s Summer Fellowship Event
What: Sports and food
When: Sunday, July 27 at 12-4pm
Where: TBD
How to attend: Please speak to Pastor Ken or Elder Herman

4. YLM Rest
YLM will not be offering any Sunday programming for the months of July and August as the ministry volunteers rest from the busy school year. Families are invited to join the English Worship service during the summer months. The nursery will be available for use.

5. Sunday School
Please note that Sunday School will be on break in the summer months of June, July and August. Please enjoy some time to fellowship with brothers and sisters after worship.

6. White House closure
Please be advised starting May 26, the church office (White House) will be closed for ministry use until further notice due to construction work. Please refrain from entering the office. Please contact Spencer Cheng for any inquiries.

7. 2025 English Retreat – Save the Date
Dates: Friday-Sunday, November 7-9, 2025
Venue: Fair Havens Camp & Conference Centre
More details to come soon

8. 2026 Joint Retreat – Save the Date
Date: May 16-18, 2026
Venue: Sheridan College at the Oakville Trafalgar Campus

1. Happy Father’s Day
In celebration of the father’s in our families and in our congregation, the EMC has prepared some light refreshments for everyone to enjoy on the balcony. Please join us for a time of fellowship.

2. Sunday School
Please note that Sunday School will be on break in the summer months of June, July and August. Please enjoy some time to fellowship with brothers and sisters after worship.

3. White House closure
Please be advised starting May 26, the church office (White House) will be closed for ministry use until further notice due to construction work. Please refrain from entering the office. Please contact Spencer Cheng for any inquiries.

4. BBQ Lunch
Please save the date for joint barbecue lunch on July 6!
Lunch will commence after worship service on July 6.
Tickets are available for sale on June 8, June 15, and June 22.
Ticket prices
Kids 0-12: $5/ticket*
Ages 13+: $10/ticket
New friends attending church lunch for the first time: Free with registration
*Kids not sharing meals with their parents require a ticket
Please sign up for your lunch tickets with Sharon by June 22. Tickets will not be available for sale on June 29 or July 6.

5. 2025 TrailMix VBS
2025 TrailMix VBS Registration is Open!
Dates: July 14 to August 1
Theme: To the Ends of the Earth
Cost: $135/camper
Contact: Pastor Gabe children.tjcac@gmail.com
More information: https://tjcac.org/ylm-e/trailmix/

6. 2025 English Retreat – Save the Date
Dates: Friday-Sunday, November 7-9, 2025
Venue: Fair Havens Camp & Conference Centre
More details to come soon

7. 2026 Joint Retreat – Save the Date
Date: May 16-18, 2026
Venue: Sheridan College at the Oakville Trafalgar Campus

8. Staff News
Church Administrative Assistant Eliza Ng on vacation: May 26-Jun 15
– For booking church facilities, please contact Elder Cassandra Cheng cascheng@gmail.com
– For booking Zoom Platform, please contact Elder Vincent Ho vhojaffraychurch@gmail.com
– If you need any help, please contact the lead pastors in each congregation.