1. Our General Fund, Building Fund and M&F Fund are in shortfall. The offering for the Mission Fund has only reached 38% of the budget. Please remember and support the needs of the House of God in all aspects.
2. We have finished painting the classrooms. Please take extra care when moving furniture around the rooms.
3. Recruitment of Gospel Ministry Officer: Our church is currently recruiting a part-time CMC Gospel Ministry Officer serving the CMC congregation who is passionate about evangelism, gifted in relationship building, capable of leading ministries, and collaborative with teams. Details are posted on the bulletin board outside the church office and in this link https://emc.ecac.ca/careers/ and https://cmc.ecac.ca/jobs/. Please pray for the recruitment process that God will provide the right candidate and grant wisdom to the recruitment team. For more information, please contact: Pastor Arthur or Elder Ken Lam. Deadline: August 31, 2025.
4. As part of our spiritual preparation for the 55th anniversary of ECAC, we will be “fasting” from the use of the Dynamic Center from September 1 – October 11. No drop-ins or bookings will be permitted. The Dynamic Center will only be open during the following times for regular ministries: Saturdays 2-6pm (Sparks and Glow), 6-9pm (Embers); Sundays 8:30-1pm (MMC worship services and Sunday School). For more information, please speak with Pastor Arthur Wong or Elder Anlin Wen.
5. We joyfully invite you to attend our 55th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner: Let us celebrate and count God’s blessings as a church family, and look forward to HIS guidance for our church’s future directions.
· Date: October 12, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 5pm to 9pm
· Location: Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Center (4440 Gateway Blvd)
· Tickets: $55 (Age 13+); $30 (Age 5-12); Free (Age 4 & under)
· Please visit the ticket booth in the foyer. Deadline: Sept 14.
· The 55th Anniversary ticket prices have been lowered in hopes for all to attend. Besides the banquet, the ticket includes usage of the hotel’s gym and pool on that day. A non-tax-deductible account has been set up for those who wish to help cover the shortfall. If you wish to make a thanksgiving offering toward the 55th anniversary celebration, please indicate “55th anniversary dinner” on your offering envelope or e-transfer message.
6. 55th Anniversary Special Joint Choir-presenting on Oct 12 JOINT service. Now recruiting members to join the adult choir. Rehearsals will be for 5 Sundays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM starting Sep 7. Final rehearsal on Oct 7 at 7:30 PM. No experience required, must be Christian to join. To participate, please email alinaqq147@gmail.com with the subject, “55th Anniversary Choir Participation.
7. Senior Pastor Lecture Series: “Meet the ‘Real’ Dietrich Bonhoeffer” will be held on Tuesdays at 8:30pm on Zoom on the following dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30. To join: Zoom Meeting ID: 838 3843 0457 Passcode: ecac123 or click QR code. Reading materials can be downloaded here.
8. Edmonton Alliance Chinese School will start the new 2025-2026 school year from Sept 13, 2025 and is accepting new students from 3 to 12 years old. For registration information, please visit their website at https://emc.ecac.ca/ministries/edmonton-alliance-chinese-school/
9. Staff Away:
· Pastor Pamelina: Aug 15-29 Pastor Miranda: Aug 11-Sept 5
· Pastor Wailee: Aug 20-24
· Custodian Peter Tan: Aug 17-Sept 9. While Peter is away, Safe Haven Services Corp will be taking over the cleaning of the church.