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VCBC 50th Anniversary Celebrations – Next Sunday, Sept. 8, there will be: (1) Baptism at both 9:40 English and 11:15 Noon services, please pray for the baptismal candidates: Jacqueline Ng, Gloria Ng, Nicole Liu, and Cora Chan; (2) A special 50th Anniversary sign-book at the foyer for everyone to write a congratulatory message on; (3) a 50th Anniversary souvenir for everyone; (4) launching of our 50th Anniversary website vcbc50.com, with articles and photos sharing. Then on Sunday, Sept. 15, there will be: (1) Joint Celebration Service at Fraserview MB Church (11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond) at 4:00 pm; (2) A special edition of “The Spring of Blessings”, with articles and photos that are also on vcbc50.com; (3) 50th Anniversary Banquet, 6:00 pm at Continental Seafood Restaurant (11700 Cambie Road, Richmond), please bring your banquet ticket.

Parents please note that there is no JC Kidz at 11:00am today. There is still Children’s Sunday School at 9:40am. On Sunday, September 15th (50th Anniversary Joint Service), note that there is no children’s program. The service is for all ages.

Special Members Meeting – Will be held on Sunday, September 8, 1:00 pm at the Sanctuary. Agenda can be picked up at the foyer, it’s also posted on the bulletin board and an abridged version on the website. Lunch buns will be sold in the basement before the meeting. Registered VCBC Members please sign in and obtain a Ballot set at the registration table in the foyer before the meeting. Note: (1) Non-members do not have voting rights; (2) Obtaining Ballot and/or voting on behalf of another person is not permitted; (3) All Ballots are the property of VCBC, all unused Ballots must be returned to the registration table before you leave.

Parents please note: Sunday, September 1st (Summer Conference) – No JC Kidz at 11am. There is still Children’s Sunday School at 9:40am. Sunday, September 15th (50th Anniversary Joint Service) – No children’s program. The service is for all ages.

Pioneer Clubs – We are still accepting registration for Pioneer Clubs. Please register online at http://bit.ly/pioneer20 or at the Children’s Ministry Office on Sundays, or at Church Office on weekdays. Pioneer Clubs starts on Friday, October 4, 7:30-9:15pm. Registration fee: $80 per child.

Our Summer Neighborhood Clean up finale is today at 1:00pm. Join us for a light lunch served at 12:40pm in the basement prior to the clean up.

P2G Choir – will resume regular practice on Sun, Sept. 8 after the noon service at 1:00 pm. Through worship and music training, we hope to guide parents and their children to grow together in spirituality and faith. Interested families please register at http://bit.ly/VCBC-Children-Choir or contact Willis (vcbc.children.choir@gmail.com) Note: there will also be practice sessions on Sun, Aug. 11, 18 and 25 at 1:00 pm for the 50th Anniversary Joint Service and Children Sunday on Oct 13.

A big thank you to all those who participated in the Neighbourhood Cleanup last Sunday! We had 15 people helped out and collected 5 full bags of garbage. Our final neighbourhood cleanup will be on Sunday, Aug 18, 1:00pm (light lunch included). Contact pcs@vcbc.bc.ca for details or sign up at church office.

Join us for a Free Ice Cream Social right after service today at the south lawn. All are welcome!

Members’ Business Meeting – Will be held on Sunday, July 28, 1:00 pm in the sanctuary. Agenda can be picked up in the foyer, it’s also posted on the bulletin board and on the VCBC website (abridged). Lunch buns will be sold in the basement before the meeting. Registered VCBC Members please sign in and obtain a Ballot at the registration tables in the foyer before the meeting. Note: (1) Non-members do not have voting rights; (2) Obtaining a Ballot and/or voting on behalf of another person is not permitted; (3) All Ballots are the property of VCBC, all unused Ballots must be returned to the registration table before you leave; (4) Minutes of the last MBM is posted in the foyer, copies are also available at the Church Office.