1. Pastor Tim Anderson Ordination Service TODAY: Please join us for refreshment after the service.
2. Pastor Enoch Jeong has accepted the job offer as our Associate English Pastor pending accreditation with the Western Canadian District. Once he is licensed by the district, he will begin on September 1, 2026. Please continue to pray for him and his family as they move to Edmonton.
3. Our church administrators have decided to retire this year. Having served since 1998, Winnie Lam will retire on July 31. Having served since 2000, Diana Poon will retire on August 31. We thank the Lord for their dedication and faithful service! There will be a retirement celebration in 2027.
4. Based on the recommendations from the Leadership Restructuring Committee and the Human Resources Committee, the elders and Pastor Arthur have decided to hire a full-time office manager and two part-time office administrators (JMC-EMC / CMC-MMC). Job postings can be found at the church office bulletin board or download here. Recruitment will continue until the position is successfully filled. Please pray for these hirings.
5. Cambodia Short-Term Mission Trip (Aug. 10–26, 2026):

• This August, our Cambodia STM team will partner with a local ministry to serve youth ages 13–18 and their families. Many youth in Cambodia face difficult choices during their teenage years, with some leaving school early to help support their families. Through English lessons, computer activities, sports, music, Bible teaching, and relationship-building, we hope to encourage these young people, share the love of Christ, and point them toward a hopeful future.
• The total budget for this mission trip is $41,200. A total of $9,109.50 has been received so far. If you would like to support financially, please mark “Cambodia STM’ on your offering envelope or e-transfer.
• Scan the QR code or website for receive updates, testimonies, and prayer requests throughout the preparation process and on the trip. Please pray for these youths, their families, Darren and Minako, and mission team as they plan for the trip.     
• For more information, please contact one of the STM team members.

6. Port Moody Youth Short-Term Mission Trip (August 15-22, 2026):

• The amount set for this designated fund is $8,000. If you wish to support this STM, please mark “Port Moody STM” on the offering envelope or e-transfer. A total of $6,835.00 has been received so far.
• Please pray for the 3 leaders and 10 team members as they plan for the trip and the upcoming fundraising activities; may God grant them wisdom and strength for His Kingdom work.
• July 12 & 19 will have fundraising activities for the House of Omeed and the rest of the trip. Target is $10,150.

7. Edmonton Alliance Chinese School will start the new 2026-2027 school year from Sept 12, 2026 and is accepting new students from 3 to 12 years old. For registration information, please visit our website at https://emc.ecac.ca/ministries/edmonton-alliance-chinese-school/
8. Community of Women: Contemplative Walk: Are you constantly confronting the overwhelming demands of everyday life? Is your busy-ness drowning out the still, small voice of God? Come step into the serenity of this mini-retreat: a contemplative walk in the beautiful Mill Creek Ravine. Experience Jesus side-by-side with your sisters in Christ along our winding path together—whether in silence or quiet, reflective sharing.

• When: Saturday, July 11th  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Where: Mill Creek Ravine (Easy to moderate guided hike)
• Questions? Contact Rosanne Wong at rosanne_wong@ecac.ca
• To Register: Email women@ecac.ca

9.  Pastors on Vacation:

• Pastor Derik: June 19 – July 15
• Pastor Wailee: June 26 – July 12
• Pastor Miranda: July 2-4