2025 Theme: "Abide in Christ, Renewal in life." Theme verse: "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5, NIV)
Today is Bethel's 47th Anniversary. To express our heartfelt gratitude to God's unceasing love, caring and leading, there will group photo after service and an anniversary celebration cake-cutting tea party in the basement. Congregations are welcome to join the celebration after service.
There will be a joint baptism and transfer ceremony next Sunday (Oct 12) at 11:45 a.m. after worship service. 8 brothers and sisters (7 EM, 1 CM) will be baptized. 1 sister (CM) will be transferring membership.
Deacons Board originally planned to hold a farewell party for Pastor Tommy on October 19 or 26 before his leave at the end of October. However, the Board respects his request and has rescheduled the farewell party to November 2. The Joint Prayer Meeting for mission month after worship service on that day will be cancelled.
Thanks to God! After interviewing several candidates, Mandy Leung has been hired as Bethel's part-time administrative assistant. Her official start date was October 1, 2025.
Bethel plans to begin offering official donation receipts for income tax purposes via email starting next year. If you wish to receive your tax receipt by email, please complete the “Consent Form for Receiving Official Donation Receipts via Email”, clearly indicating your authorization for email delivery. The signed form should be submitted by placing it in one of the designated collection boxes located on either side of the sanctuary stage, no later than October 19, 2025. If you need to make any changes to your consent in the future, you may request a “Request for Change” form from the Church Treasurer or Office. Once the form is completed and signed, please return it to the Church Treasurer for processing.
The 63rd Canada Chinese Christian Winter Conference will be held on Dec 27-31. Registration is now open, if you are interested, you can contact Angela Chan.