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CHAIRMAN: JOHNATHAN TANG
SPEAKER: PASTOR IAIN DAVIS
SCRIPTURES: Hebrews 10:10-14; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Sermon Notes:

Catholic Belief:

• The Bread and Cup Transform into Jesus’ literal body and blood once the Priest consecrates them in the Mass
• The Eucharist is a propitiatory sacrifice perpetuating the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross

What we believe:

• The Bread and Cup are spiritual symbols representing Jesus’ body and blood. He is spiritually present at the supper, but not in the elements
• The Communion is a thanksgiving meal, and his propitiatory sacrifice was on the cross, not repeated during the meal.

News & Events:

• To celebrate PGC 20th Anniversary, we are putting out a special publication.We appreciate your sharing of thoughts and reflections on this milestone.  Please feel free to send a quick message of thanks, encouragement or support in about 50 words, either in English or Chinese,  along with your name by email to Zeno Lam (Lamzeno2@yahoo.com) on or before 5/18 (Sun).
• Faith Foundation Course will take place 11:15—12:30 at PCA Cafetorium. Mandatory for those currently serving or will serve in near future, but welcome all Gr 6 to adults, Christians or non-Christian, to sit in if interested.  The Course will be temporarily suspended after 6/15, then resume on 10/5  to finish off the 4 remaining classes.  Other post-service programs will be arranged on the 1st and 3rd Sunday during summer months.  Please stay tuned on the updates.
• Please note that some of our pastors will be taking leave on the following dates: Rev. Jim Tam (4/26 – 5/9), Pastor Connie Liu (5/2 – 12), Pastor Andy Tse (4/28 – 5/4).  May God bless them and their families to have an enjoyable vacation.  If you have any needs on their respective ministries, please contact Rev. Ken Lee (Cantonese), Pastor Iain Davis (English) and Lucia Fan (Children).
• Please note that the Big Gym of PCA will not be available 6:30-8:30pm on 5/7 (this Wed) for badminton and pickleball, but 8-10pm remains open for basketball.
• Launch into Teen Years a memorable retreat for parents and young teens between 11-14 years old to learn and bond together will be held on 9/26-28. Pastors Connie and Andy will guide parents and teens to learn about topics of friendship, identity, truths, temptations and holy sexuality.  Compulsory for Parents to attend an Info Night on Jun/6 (Fri) 7:30-9pm at PCA.  Please contact Pastor Andy/Pastor Connie for enquiries or RSVP through this link:
  https://forms.gle/zwypKtBhgCPGM1AJ6.
• Please note the date of 2025 PGC Baptism has been advanced to 7/27, with application deadline on 6/1. Invite you to apply for getting baptized this year, if you have already accepted Jesus Christ as savior.  Online application is strongly recommended from Baptism website (https://peoplesgospelchurch.org/baptism/), but hard copies as an alternative are available on Reception Table in PCA Big Gym.  Please contact your cell leaders or Pastors for your decision or enquiries.
• Praise the LORD! PGC has received CSJ funding for partial youth employment for the Summer Camp.  We still have 10 spots left for youth fellowship camp for Grade 5-8. Welcome to invite friends to join together.

PGC Recruitment:

PGC is now recruiting a church administrative staff.  Visit this link for details about duties, responsibilities and required qualifications of the post.  Please submit your application letter with resume to Rev. Ken Lee (email: KenLee@rogers.com) if you are interested in applying.

Prayer & Praise Items:

** Encourage use of PGC’s Prayer Card and be quiet, humble, turn back, seek and wait for God together (https://peoplesgospelchurch.org/files/2023prayercard.pdf) **

• Pray for God’s sovereignty over the newly elected Canadian government, grant the new leaders with wisdom, courage and integrity from You, set proper priorities and work to satisfy the greatest needs of our people.
• Pray for peace in the world, that God might end ongoing armed conflicts, and that political and economic disputes between states will be settled soon.
• Pray for Vika’s grandmother who has been diagnosed with stage 3 skin Cancer and is undergoing treatment now. May God heal her, and continue to provide for her treatment.
• Pray for PGC’s church building plan that brothers and sisters will work together in supporting church building on the purchased land.
• Praise God for His provision on camp venue and receipt of CSJ funding for partial youth employment. Pray for subsequent hiring confirmation to the youth serving team and youth week camp registration.

Offering:

^“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”

- Malachi 3:10 (NIV)

PGC needs sufficient funds to provide for the needs of our different ministries.  Let’s respond to God’s love through our faithful and generous offering.

Welcome your opinions and suggestions that help us improve further on Sunday Service, Sunday School and different ministries.  Drop them into our PGC Drop Box (for Offering & Opinions Collection) at PCA Big Gym.  Our pastoral staff and church leaders will review and follow up where appropriate.  Look forward to hearing from you.