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CHAIRMAN: CECIL MAR
SPEAKER: PASTOR ANDY TSE
SCRIPTURES: Luke 1:26–38; Revelation 12:1-6

Sermon Notes:

Catholic belief:
Mary is
(1) the Mother of God
(2) who was kept a virgin for her entire life,
(3) sinless at the time of her conception, and
(4) her body was taken into heaven.
She is to be honoured as the saint of all saints, the prototype of what the Church will be like.

What we believe:
Mary was the Mother of God insofar as that is a title that describes Jesus. She is to be honoured as an example of faith, not merely as a vessel who brought forth Jesus. Ultimately, she is a sinner like us who points us to our common Saviour, Jesus Christ.

News & Events:

• Thanks God for leading PGC in the past 20 years since our establishment.  To celebrate our 20th Anniversary, PGC has scheduled 2 programs below  on Jun 1^st.  Let’s celebrate together this remarkable milestone of PGC.

  - Anniversary Sunday Service (10:30 – 12:15) at PCA Nest (Big Gym)
  - Anniversary Luncheon (12:45) at Golden Palace Banquet Hall.

• Today is Mother’s Day. PGC has prepared for each adult lady attending Sunday service today a carnation.  May God bless you to live faithfully and glorify God!
• All are welcome to join the English Fellowship Connection today 11:15-12:30 after service at PCA Cafetorium. Feel free to bring your own food and join together.   There will be “More on Catholicism” during the Connection time.  HS Girls Gathering will be held during the same time in Room 308.
• Faith Foundation Course will be temporarily suspended after 6/15, then resume on 10/5 to finish off the remaining classes. Other post-service programs will be arranged on the 1st and 3rd Sunday during summer months.  Please stay tuned with us on the updates.
• 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).
• 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.

PGC Recruitment:

PGC is now recruiting a church administrative staff.  Scan the QR code or visit PGC website for details and requirements about 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 Him, that they may 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.