English Announcements

1. Jaffray English Email List
If you would like to receive information regarding worship, events, announcements and devotions from our church, please send a request to kennethkim@tjcac.org to join our email list.

2. Announcement From Elder Board
Regarding washrooms: Outside doors to washrooms will no longer be propped open but shall be left closed.  Please note that all washrooms are gender specific with separate Male and Female washrooms.

3. Newcomers Lunch
Our newcomers lunch is today at 12:30pm in the white house.

4. Webmaster Needed
We are looking for a volunteer who would be willing to update and maintain our website. If you are someone who has skills the technical skills to manage a website or willing to learn, doesn’t mind tedious work and you are passionate about church ministries that are outward facing, please consider serving God’s ministry at Jaffray in this capacity.

5. Small Groups
Our small groups will be beginning again in September. Please talk to your small group leader for the date and time you will be meeting. Most small groups are continuing to study the book Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane C. Ortlund. If you are interested in joining a small group for the next semester, please let Pastor Ken know and he can connect you to the small group leader.

• Young Adult Small Group
• Men’s Small Group
• Women’s Small Group
• Families Small Group
• Older Adults Small Group
  

6. 2023 English Retreat
Dates: October 27-29 (Friday – Sunday)
Price: Adult $120
            Children (5-12) $60
            Children (0-4) Free
Registration:
1. Fill out the registration form in-person or the online Google Form (https://forms.gle/PX8R71E1XgmwqZpEA)
2. Each person must sign a waiver form
3. Pay the appropriate amount via e-transfer to treasury@tjcac.org and write “English retreat” in the notes
Max capacity: 50 (including children)

7. YLM Open House
October 22
10:30am-11:00am
Kidzone (basement)

Calling all families and those who love serving children. Come visit us at Kidzone to learn about the ministry and what we’re about!

8. Hosanna Youth Fellowship
Friday, September 23, 7:30-9:30pm – Bible Study
Please contact Pastor Gabriel Ng (gabriel.ng@tjcac.org) if you have any questions.

9. Staff News
Pastoral Intern Glen Calica has discerned that God is leading him to end his internship on August 31 and take some time to rest. We want to thank him for all the ways in which he has served and blessed our church.

Pastor Ken will be on vacation from Sept 18-25, please contact Deacon Caleb for anything related to the English Congregation and Pastor Gabriel for any pastoral matters in his absence.

1. Thank You
Thank you to the Rev. Dr. Sam Williams for worshipping with us again this summer and
preaching God’s Word to our house.

2. Jaffray English Email List
If you would like to receive information regarding worship, events, announcements and
devotions from our church, please send a request to kennethkim@tjcac.org to join our
email list.

3. Rouge Valley Church Welcome Back BBQ
Rouge Valley Church will be having a BBQ for students next Sunday, August 27 at
4:30pm at their church located at 70 Old Kingston Road. They are looking for people to
help with live music, set up or to help purchase some food items that they will cover if
we keep our receipts. If you are interested in joining please email Pastor Ken at
kennethkim@tjcac.org.
Needs:
– Corn on the cob
– Side Salads
– Freezies
– Set up
– Clean up
– Lawn chairs (to borrow)

4. Men’s Fellowship
Men’s fellowship is today with lunch together after service and then activities at Elder
Herman’s house. His address has been sent out in the group chat. Please talk to Elder
Herman today if you would still like to join.

5. Marriage Mentoring
We will be launching marriage mentoring this September. Marriage mentoring is not
marriage counseling but where couples gather to talk and share about marriage with
questions and material provided by Family Life Canada. The commitment is 1 year and
10 sessions. We currently have 4 couples who are trained to mentor other couples:
– Caleb and Holly Chau
– Elder Vince and Elaine
– Elder Herman and Sharon
– Pastor Ken and Mindy
If you are interested in marriage mentoring, please let Pastor Ken know and he can
match you up with one of our marriage mentoring couples.

6. Church Anniversary Banquet
35th Anniversary Banquet Ticket prices are $50 for adults; $25 for children age 5-12.
Children under 5 will be free. Understanding that ticket prices may be viewed as a
luxury or a hardship to some, Jaffray Church has reserved a limited number of
subsidized tickets to make this family event more accessible to everyone. Please speak
to your Ministry Pastor to access these tickets by Sun. Aug 20, 2023.
Banquet Date: Sunday, Sept 10, 2023
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Golden Palace Banquet Hall (First Markham Place)

7. 2023 English Retreat
Dates: October 27-29 (Friday – Sunday)
Price: Adult $120
Children (5-12) $60
Children (0-4) Free
Registration: Begins September 3
Please save the dates and join us for a time to get away from busyness, rest, be in
community and gather around God’s presence. More details to come soon.

8. Hosanna Youth Fellowship
Friday, August 25, 7-9pm – Outing @ Putting Edge
Friday, September 1, 7-9pm – End of Year Celebration/Welcome Night
Please contact Pastor Gabriel Ng (gabriel.ng@tjcac.org

1. Thank You
Thank you to the Rev. Dr. Arthur Boers for worshipping with us and preaching God’s
Word to our house.

2. Jaffray English Email List
If you would like to receive information regarding worship, events, announcements and
devotions from our church, please send a request to kennethkim@tjcac.org to join our
email list.

3. Florence Sending & Prayer Time
There will be a special prayer time and sending for Florence after service in the white
house. Please join this time of prayer to bless Florence as she spends the next year
teaching in South Korea.

4. Men’s Fellowship
The men will be having a time of fellowship on Sunday, August 20 after service. If you
would like to join this event, please let Elder Herman know so he can add you to the
group.

5. Church Anniversary Banquet
35th Anniversary Banquet Ticket prices are $50 for adults; $25 for children age 5-12.
Children under 5 will be free. Understanding that ticket prices may be viewed as a
luxury or a hardship to some, Jaffray Church has reserved a limited number of
subsidized tickets to make this family event more accessible to everyone. Please speak
to your Ministry Pastor to access these tickets by Sun. Aug 20, 2023.
Banquet Date: Sunday, Sept 10, 2023
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Golden Palace Banquet Hall (First Markham Place)

6. 2023 English Retreat
Dates: October 27-29 (Friday – Sunday)
Price: Adult $120
Children (5-12) $60
Children (0-4) Free
Registration: Begins September 17
Please save the dates and join us for a time to get away from busyness, rest, be in
community and gather around God’s presence. More details to come soon.

7. Hosanna Youth Fellowship
Friday, August 18, 5-7:30pm – Lounge Hours
Friday, August 25, 7-9pm – Outing @ Putting Edge
Friday, September 1, 7-9pm – End of Year Celebration/Welcome Night
Please contact Pastor Gabriel Ng (gabriel.ng@tjcac.org

1. Thank You
Thank you to Rev. Bernard Tam for worshipping with us and preaching God’s Word to
our house.

2. Jaffray English Email List
If you would like to receive information regarding worship, events, announcements and
devotions from our church, please send a request to kennethkim@tjcac.org to join our
email list.

3. English Prayer Meeting
Our prayer meeting takes place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in July and August
at 11am in the white house.

4. Men’s Fellowship
The men will be having a time of fellowship on Sunday, August 20 after service. If you
would like to join this event, please let Elder Herman know so he can add you to the
group.

5. Church Anniversary Banquet
35th Anniversary Banquet Ticket prices are $50 for adults; $25 for children age 5-12.
Children under 5 will be free. Understanding that ticket prices may be viewed as a
luxury or a hardship to some, Jaffray Church has reserved a limited number of
subsidized tickets to make this family event more accessible to everyone. Please speak
to your Ministry Pastor to access these tickets by Sun. Aug 20, 2023.
Banquet Date: Sunday, Sept 10, 2023
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Golden Palace Banquet Hall (First Markham Place)

6. 2023 English Retreat
Dates: October 27-29 (Friday – Sunday)
Price: Adult $120
Children (5-12) $60
Children (0-4) Free
Registration: Begins September 17
Please save the dates and join us for a time to get away from busyness, rest, be in
community and gather around God’s presence. More details to come soon.

7. Hosanna Youth Fellowship
Hosanna youth fellowship will be on break from July 7 – Aug 18. Please contact Pastor
Gabriel Ng (gabriel.ng@tjcac.org) if you have any questions.