Church Wide Ministry
1. The church-wide 2026 Ministry Action Plan can be downloaded here [2026 Ministry Action Plan] or the QR code. Pastor Arthur will be sharing these plans at the CMC service (January 11) and the MMC and EMC services (January 18). Please prayerfully read over this document. 
2. Please Verify Your 2025 Offering Record: The record is posted on the church bulletin board next to the church office until Jan 25. If you have any questions, please contact the church office as soon as possible. After tax receipts are issued, corrections cannot be made.
3. Offering Account Update: If your address has changed, please email your new address along with your offering account no. and your name to office@ecac.ca.
4. Building Administration Department Announcements:
4.1 Due to weather conditions, if brothers and sisters need to wear ice cleats, please make sure to remove them before entering the church building to avoid damaging the floors, especially the Dynamic Centre.
4.2 When parking in the lot, please be mindful of the space you occupy so that more vehicles can fit into the parking area.
4.3 If any brothers or sisters need to apply for an access card for church ministry purposes, please pick up an application form from the office and return the completed form (including all required signatures). All applicants and current cardholders must attend a mandatory cardholder training session. Further details will be announced later.
5. For any group wishing to book the church kitchen, a certified supervisor is required—someone who has completed the ECAC kitchen training in June 2024 or later. Those who have not served as a supervisor since their training are encouraged to attend again, as several procedures have been updated. A kitchen training session will be held on Saturday, January 31, from 3:00–5:00 PM. Space is limited. Please contact soling.tam@ecac.ca to register… Click here to read more
English Ministry
1. Pastor Tim is on paternity leave until the end of January. While he is on leave, deacon Ken Chan is the interim chair of the EMC and Pastor Arthur will provide pastoral advice and support.
2. FamilyLife Weekend Getaway Apr 24-26, 2026 (Lake Louise) – this weekend marriage conference is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with your partner, re-establish a strong foundation, and rekindle the romance in the beautiful setting of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Contact Michelle Lee at michelle.lee@ecac.ca for a discounted rate of $225/couple. Book early – this conference sells out every year! 
3. Prayer Meeting: Join us Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm on Zoom. Meeting ID: 346 311 903 Passcode: 085464
Other:
1. 2026 “Love In the Lord Lunar New Year Festival” CMC warmly invites you, your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the Lunar New Year with us this Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a fun-filled day with festive food stalls, creative handicrafts, exciting games, and a photo booth for all ages. Date & Time: Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 2PM – 5PM Location: ECAC Dynamic Center Note: Booth vendors recruitment is now closed.… Click here to read more
JMC-Youth & Children Ministry
Youth Ministry:
1. Parents and guardians of Embers members are warmly invited to join a 45-minute time of intercession, praying for the youth leaders of Embers and the high school graduating class of 2026 on January 31 at 7:00 PM in Room 144.
Children’s Ministry:
1. Children’s Ministry: Our church will be starting a Children’s Choir to help our children learn God’s truth, praise and worship Him through songs and hymns, and encourage one another in faith. We invite children from Grade 3 to 9 to participate as singers, and students Grade 10 and above to join as volunteers. Choir will begin on January 16, rehearsals on Fridays from 5:00–6:30 pm. There will be presentations in church services and a year-end concert. For register or inquiries, please contact So Ling Tam at soling.tam@ecac.ca. or https://ecac.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3353465
2. Our church has had a Handchime Choir for many years and will begin a new Handbell Team called “Echoes of Hearts” starting in January. We warmly invite brothers and sisters aged 10 to 70 to join—spaces are limited, so please sign up early. The team will rehearse on Saturday afternoons and will regularly offer musical worship in services, as well as serve the community in various external events. This pilot program will be organized into two groups, with 11 members in each team. After registration, the conductor will select and assign participants based on their musical background. For inquiries, please contact Angel Mok (angel.mok@ecac.ca).