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Our condolences to Frida (Charek) Chen and the family on the passing of her grandfather, Mr. Lin Hsiang Chung, on November 5th, 2024. The funeral service was held earlier this week. Please pray for the Lord's presence to be with the family during this difficult time.

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105 Gibson Centre -

Please pray for 105 Gibson Centre’s ongoing need for more volunteers. As our programs and services expand to better serve our community, the need for like-minded volunteers continues to grow. May the Lord stir the hearts of His people, guiding them to serve here with the hope and compassion of Jesus. May this Centre always shine as a beacon for His glory!

Need prayer? The Pastoral Team and the Prayer Team are ready to pray for you. Email us here with any prayer requests you may have.

Facilities and Venue Booking - We are switching to use the Church Center App for church-related facility booking requests. Starting November 19th, please submit your request using this link.

Starting January 1st, 2025, all congregation bookings for personal use will be considered a rental and subject to rental fees. For ministry bookings, please clearly indicate the supervising pastor who provides direction and nurturing of this ministry. Please contact your lead pastor if you have any questions concerning the supervising pastor of a ministry.

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The donation record for January 1st to October 31st, 2024 is posted on the church bulletin board. Please verify the information and notify us of any discrepancies. If you have any questions please contact Rosalind Chan (905-477-7533 ext 226).

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Christmas Hamper Ministry - Thank you for TCCC’s tremendous support of the Christmas Hamper Ministry all these years!

We welcome your support again to share the love of Christ through the Christmas Hamper program.

For more details:

- External sponsors can contact Caroline Lam 

- TCCC sponsors can contact Esther Tse

- For general information, please contact 105 Gibson

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A reminder to please complete your registration for the upcoming Sports Ministry events ahead of time. Secure your spot before the event date!

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Have a big heart for building up the next generation and helping them grow in their faith? The Children's Ministry is in need of volunteers to minister to the children in our church.

If you are interested, please fill out this quick form HERE and you will be contacted shortly after your submission by Pastor Wesley or one of the Children's Ministry Committee members. Thank you so much!

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Oasis Cafe is looking for new volunteers to help with after service refreshments. If interested, please contact our Communications Co-ordinator.

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Volunteer opportunity for HR Associate to help with HR strategy, policies/process, HR and training. If interested, please email hradmin@tccc.ca

How to Win Friends & Influence People… with the Gospel

Smartphones and social media has caused us to live disembodied and lonely lives. To combat this, we are going to do a deep dive into learning how to reconnect with one another through deep and meaningful conversations. We will also be learning how we can share the gospel through our conversations as well. All high school students (Grade 9-12) are invited to join.

Teacher: Pastor Samuel Hong

Location: Room 304

TCCC is planning to hold a townhall for the English Congregation on December 1st, from 11:15AM-12:45PM on the 3rd floor open area. 

The church executive leadership including pastoral lead and deacon chair will discuss the following:

1. 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2025 

2. Church Vision

3. Building Repair & Renovation Campaign

Please reserve your time to listen and share your thoughts on these topics while upholding them in prayer.

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Special General Meeting (SGM) for the Year 2024

Our Special General Meeting will be held in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, at 3:00PM. Meeting will be conducted in English and will be in-person. YouTube viewing will also be provided.

Meeting Agenda

1. Opening prayer and welcome.
2. Call in order and proof of notice
3. To approve June 9th, 2024 Annual General Meeting Minutes
4. To approve the 2025 church budget
5. To elect Deacons/Deaconesses for 2025-26

• Kam CHAN
• Peter CHAN
• Catherine HU
• Walter LUM
• Ken MA
• Luke WEI
• Karen YANG

1. 2024-25 Ministry highlights (Rev. Jonathan Chan)
2. Voting results
3. Q&A
4. Closing prayer

 Voting can be done in one of the following ways:

• Members can attend the Special General Meeting in person at the church Sanctuary on December 8th (Sunday) at 3:00PM and vote on-site.
• Members can also submit advance voting ballots by mail or deliver them to the church mailbox or the ballot collection box located in the church library by December 6th, Friday, 5:00PM. The church encourages members attending the Sunday services to vote after the Sunday service on Nov 24th, Dec 1st and Dec 8th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Blank ballots can be obtained at the church.

For membership inquiries or other queries, please email Deaconess Priscilla Kwok. Alternatively, you can visit the booth set up in the Atrium on Nov 24th, Dec 1st and Dec 8th Sunday mornings for inquiries and corrections.

The 2025 church budget is displayed on the Atrium bulletin board outside the Sanctuary. The finance department will host a Q&A session via Zoom on Thursday, November 28th, 8:00PM to 9:00PM. Brothers and sisters with questions about the 2025 church budget are welcome to attend. Zoom link

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TCCC English Congregation Picnic will be happening July 26th, 2025.

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TCCC English Congregation Retreat will be happening May 16-18th, 2026. 

Children Ministry Pastor

If you, or someone you know, has a heart for discipling and teaching children, fellowship, and collaborating with others, TCCC has an opening for the position of Children Ministry Pastor. For more information and the application process, view the posting here. The deadline to apply is November 30th, 2024.

For those of us who call TCCC our spiritual home, click below to give.

Want to learn about all the TCCC English Events? Access our English events calendar in the card below for information on gatherings and events.

Preschool to Grade 8 children can join us for in-person worship as part of Children’s Church every Sunday at 9:45AM. There is no need for pre-registration. Parents can proceed to the second floor reception area to check-in and pick-up their children before (9:45AM) and after (11:00AM) the English Service.

The toddler room is a facility for children to learn more about God through simple interactions with Bible stories and simple praise songs. This will be available for English worship service from 9:30AM - 11:00AM.

The nursery is available during our English service for new parents and infants to use on a self-serve basis, but are more than welcome to join us in the sanctuary as well.  

If you are interested in being a part of the preschool teaching staff, please contact Pastor Wesley Lim.

Our latest newsletter is now available. Read it online for highlights from our 11th anniversary celebrations, upcoming activities, ministry news, and more. Printed copies are also available at the Centre.

Volunteers urgently needed: HR, Receptionist, Marketing Helper, Event planner, Graphic designer, funding application helper (requirement: min 15 Volunteer hours/week,  at least 3 months volunteer commitment).  Interested party, please email here.

From November 20th to 22nd (Wednesday to Friday), our Thrift Store is hosting its annual Black Friday Sale. Enjoy up to 70% off clothing and 30% off other items. All proceeds go towards supporting the community services of 105 Gibson Centre. For more details, visit here or call 905.946.8787.

1. ACEM Conference

ACEM Conference will be held on November 24th, 2024 (next Sunday) at 3:00PM in the ACEM office (G05-2750 14th Avenue, Markham). All Conference Delegates are required to attend.  

2. Janice Lo (Cambodia, GO International)

Janice has completed her inspiring journey in North America and returned to Cambodia to continue her dedicated service in the mission field. Please pray for the local churches and mission areas that need a Chinese pastor and an accounting professional. May God bring the right people to fill these positions.