ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!!! Looking to connect with other parents of youth in our church? Parent Cafe is an informal space for parents of youth in Grades 7-12 to meet, discuss, and connect on various topics over refreshments while the youth attend fellowship.

Join us this coming Friday, December 20 in Room 309/310 from 7:30-9:30pm! This session will be a Q&A of our previous parent cafe special topic: Tweens & Teens: A Season of Growth and Change. Please look forward to our January Parent Cafe where we will conclude the presentation. For any questions regarding Parent Cafe, please contact yfm.parent.cafe@nycbc.ca.

The 4rd quarterly Business Meeting of Members (BMM) of 2024 will be held on December 15, 2024 (Sunday), at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required to attend, and members can also vote by proxy. Meeting registration link including proxy designation can be found in http://www.nycbc.ca. Agenda and additional information will be available on church website https://www.nycbc.ca/2024-bmm

Body Life Ministry invites you to join us for lunch and to participate in the next BMM together on December 15. Even if you are not going to the BMM, come have lunch with us! Or if you have lunch plans already, come join us for the BMM. We'll be hanging out around the sanctuary this time around. For details and to order food, fill out the form. Last day to put in an order is Thursday, December 12. Any questions, reach out to blm.esc@nycbc.ca.

The Board of Deacons is calling a Special Business Meeting of Members on December 1, 2024 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom for the purpose of approving the appointment of Tracy Chan to the position of CSC Women Minister (2-year Contract) and the appointment of Christie Dang to the position of Children Minister. Registration is required to attend, and members can also vote by proxy. Meeting registration link including proxy designation can be found in http://www.nycbc.ca. Agenda and additional information will be available on church website https://www.nycbc.ca/2024-bmm.

Will be held on Saturday, November 16, at 9:30 a.m. in place of the weekly ESC Prayer meeting. Registration here: https://nycbc.breezechms.com/form/6d9d25104233844591874132.

On Thursday October 31, from 6:00-8:00pm, Fall Fun Festival is back at church (685) to bless our church families, as well as our wider community! We encourage you to invite your friends, neighbours, your kids' friends... and join us for lots of games, crafts, fun activities, and treats!! Please register here: https://forms.gle/5ZUaCu9DSBa63FLt9 

In preparation for Fall Fun Festival, we are looking for LOTS of Volunteers (80 or more)! We need you to help at our game booths, arts & crafts stations, welcoming families, and if you can help with prep work and setting up the event, we need your help! Please fill out this Volunteer Sign-Up Form before Oct 20: https://forms.gle/1wM51igcauCKXK7eA  

For any event inquiries, please contact Angie Ng (angien@gmail.com)

The Board of Deacons is presenting Christie Dang as a candidate for the Children Minister position. The Board of Deacons and the Children Ministry Group invites everyone for a meet & greet lunch on October 27 from 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm in the 685 Room 311. We invite everyone to join us for lunch ($10 per adult, $5 per child) or feel free to bring your own lunch. Please sign-up on the NYCBC web page or click here. Last day to register for lunch is October 24.

The 3rd quarterly Business Meeting of Members (BMM) of 2024 will be held on September 29, 2024 (Sunday), at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required to attend, and members can also vote by proxy. Meeting registration form (including proxy designation) can be found in http://www.nycbc.ca. Agenda and additional information will be available on church website https://www.nycbc.ca/2024-bmm.

The Board of Deacons is calling a Special Business Meeting of Members on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. via Zoom for the purpose of approving the appointment of Pastor James Su to the position of MSC Pastor. Motion: To approve the appointment of James Su as MSC Pastor on a two-year contract.  Registration is required to attend; registration link can be found in http://www.nycbc.ca.  If you would like to vote by proxy, please indicate in your registration. If you have any inquiries, please contact the Board of Deacons by June 23 at contact_deacons@nycbc.ca.

Please join a joint online prayer meeting for our International Workers on Sat July 20 at 9:30 to 10:30 (in place of our regular weekly prayer meeting). Please register at:  https://nycbc.breezechms.com/form/6d9d251042338445918741

Our missionary Clarance Yau & family are back from Germany for the summer! Come and enjoy a time of catching up, food and fellowship.

Date: Sunday July 7th 2024
Time: 12:45pm
Place: 685 Bldg Covered Parking Area
Cost: Adult $10, Children under 12 $5

Sign up using the google form here. Registration closes June 30th, 2024. Please make cash or e-transfer payments to Bhagat Pun punbhagat@gmail.com.

The Board of Deacons is calling a Special Business Meeting of Members on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. via Zoom for the purpose of approving the appointment of James Lam to the position of ESC Pastor.

Motion: To approve the appointment of James Lam as ESC Pastor on a two-year contract starting July 2024. Registration is required to attend, registration link can be found in http://www.nycbc.ca. If you would like to vote by proxy, please contact the church office in advance. If you have any inquiries, please contact the Board of Deacons by June 23 at contact_deacons@nycbc.ca.

ESC LOM would like to invite you to join them for a Prayer Walker to pray for our community on June 2nd. We will gather at church after the church anniversary lunch and walk down Sheppard Avenue into the ravine. Questions, please contact Zijie Li.

By God’s grace, we will be celebrating our church's 54th anniversary on June 2, 2024! As part of the celebration, there will be a special Anniversary Lunch after service, right here at church! Save the date and be sure to join us!

Cost: $10 per adult (13 years and up); $5 per children (ages 4 - 12)Cuisine: choice between BBQ (burger & hot dogs) or Chinese takeout. Fill out this form to register and sign-up for lunch. Last day to sign-up is May 19th, 2024.

The Annual Business Meeting of Members (ABMM) and 2nd quarterly Business Meeting of Members (BMM) of 2024 will be held on May 26, 2024 (Sunday), at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. To attend, you must register. Registration link will be sent to members. Agenda and additional information will be available on church website.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Let’s "Eat and Meet" together. Grab a lunch and gather at the Tams for our upcoming Business Meeting of Members. No need to sign up! For more information, contact Edward or Grace Tam or your Body Life Ministry crew.

Join us for a church-wide safety and crime prevention seminar led by a Police Constable from Division 33 on Thursday, May 9th from 7:30-9:30pm in the MPR (Room 311/312)! This seminar will cover various topics, many of which should be of interest to everyone across all 3 congregations:

For Families: Social Media Safety and Tips for Parents; Street Proofing Your Children.
For Older Adults: Frauds Against Seniors
For Everyone: Break and Enter Prevention; Identity Theft Prevention; Auto Theft Prevention; Personal Safety.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and ensure the safety of our community.

Opportunity to meet and greet our North York neighbours/other passers-by over music and snacks at 5000 Yonge Street cafe Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:30pm-7pm! Would you like to serve as: Gospel ambassador, flyer distributor, helper for site setup and tear-down? Please contact jeremyzung@gmail.com

Joint prayer meeting will be taking place on Saturday March 23 from 9:30 - 10:30. We invite everyone to join us for a morning of prayer. Please register using this link.

Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 3:30-5pm
Venue: 685 Sheppard Ave E, Room 311 With Amanda Tang & Timothy Lai

Local Outreach Ministry for International Students - Please feel free to invite international students to learn how to do taxes in Ontario.

The NYCBC 1st quarterly Business Meeting of Members (BMM) of 2024 will be held on February 25, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. To attend, you must register. Registration link will be sent to members. Agenda and additional information are available on church website www.nycbc.ca/2024-bmm.

It will be held in person on Saturday, Jan 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 685 Sanctuary. It includes a message from Rev. Tom Haines, the new regional director of FEB Central, to share among your congregation and prayer time. Every brother or sister who serves in ministry groups, fellowships, small groups, or any other ministry units in 2023 or 2024 is requested to attend. Please click here to register.

The NYCBC 4th quarterly Business Meeting of Members (BMM) of 2023 will be held on December 10, 2023 (Sunday), at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. To attend, you must register. The registration link will be sent to members. Agenda and additional information will be available on the church website https://www.nycbc.ca/2023-bmm.

What is Halloween? On Tuesday, October 31, from 6:00-8:00p, Fall Fun Festival is back at church (685)! Join us for games, crafts, activities, and treats; while we learn about what is Halloween.

In preparation for Fall Fun Festival, as we open our church to welcome our families and neighbours, we are looking for volunteers. Please fill out the following form or contact Tiyah (tiyah.mah@nycbc.ca) if interested.

Body Life Ministry invites you to join us for lunch and to participate in the next BMM together on Sept 24th at 1PM. Even if you are not going to the BMM, come have lunch with us! You're also welcome to bring your own lunch. Or if you have lunch plans already, come join us for the BMM afterwards. We'll be hanging out around the sanctuary this time around. For details and to order food, fill out the form - last day to put in an order is Monday, Sept 18, 2023 at 10:00PM. Any questions, reach out to blm.esc@nycbc.ca.

The Secretary of the Board of Deacons is calling a Special Business Meeting of Members on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. by Zoom for the purpose of passing a motion to approve staff structure changes. Registration is required to attend, registration will start later this week.

Motion: Revert the position of Youth Minister to Youth Ministry Assistant