Q2 QMM: Thurs, Aug 21 at 9 p.m. (online)

Please mark your calendar for the English Q2 members meeting on Thursday, Aug 21 at 9 p.m. in a virtual format (Zoom). Everyone is welcome to attend and engage with the happenings of the church! 

The meeting link will be sent via the English broadcast channels (WhatsApp and email).

To join the WhatsApp group, please talk to any of the leaders. Alternatively, keep up-to-date via email by filling out the ETCBC English Broadast Email Group Opt-in form.

Summer baptism: Aug 10

A joint baptismal service will be held on Sunday, August 10, at 11:45 a.m. in the Main Sanctuary. Please join us in celebrating this milestone with the friends and families of the ET community. Light refreshments will be served following the baptism.

Later that day, our CCSA senior-division teams, Soteria and Ekklesia, will be playing at 6 p.m. at Wigmore Park (106 Wigmore Dr.). Come out and cheer on our amazing players!

Pastor Luke’s 10th work anniversary

We gratefully acknowledge the 10th work anniversary of Pastor Luke Cheng, our Mandarin Pastor, who began serving at ETCBC on August 4, 2015. For the past decade, Pastor Luke has faithfully ministered to our Mandarin congregation with dedication, humility, and a heart for God.

We thank God for his ongoing service and pray for continued wisdom and strength in the years ahead.

Thinking about membership?

Have you been attending ETCBC for a while and consider this your church home? As we move forward with incorporation (more updates at the upcoming quarterly members meeting), we invite you to take a meaningful step: transfer your membership and make a public declaration of your commitment to this church family.

In a time when convenience often takes priority, we believe structure and formality still matter—especially now. Membership isn’t just a name on a list; it’s saying, “I’m in. I belong.” It’s about walking together in covenant, supporting one another, and following Jesus as one body.

If ETCBC is your spiritual home, make it official. Membership gives you a voice in shaping our future and reflects your desire to be fully engaged. Let’s move forward together!

What we need from applicants:

1. A completed membership form (PDF)

2. A soft copy of your photo for the in-person QMM slide deck (this will not be published anywhere else)

3. EITHER two reference letters (PDF) from current ETCBC members OR one reference letter from the pastor of your former home church.

Please submit your application to any of the deacons (db@etcbc.org), pastors, or the church office (office@etcbc.org) by August 10. You will then be contacted for an interview with a deacon or pastor.

Fridge clean-out by Aug 3

The church refrigerators will be cleaned out during the week of August 4 to make space for Kidscamp. Any unmarked or unclaimed foods will be thrown away. If you have any food in the fridge you wish to keep, please claim it before Sunday, August 3.

2025 Kidscamp volunteers recruitment

2025 ETCBC Kidscamp is coming soon, and we're seeking incredible adult volunteers to help create an unforgettable experience for our campers. We especially need assistance with organizing snacks for the kids and preparing lunches for our hard-working volunteers. Ready to make a difference? Please submit your form by Sunday, July 27.

Building security reminders

The Executive Board would like to remind everyone:

If using the church outside normal hours, individuals must check if they’re the last to leave. If so, they are responsible for locking up and arming the alarm.

If they don’t have a key (e.g., key holder left), they must stay and contact their ministry leader.

If another group is still present, they must inform them and ensure they can lock up.

Let’s all do our part to keep the building secure.

Volunteer with CBS at Taste of Lawrence!

For years, our church has served compassionately in our neighbourhood. Now, we have the opportunity to come alongside our neighbour Canadian Bible Society at Taste of Lawrence, July 4 – 6, and share God’s Word more openly. Whether you're helping set up, greeting booth visitors, or supporting Scripture sales, your presence can shine His light in meaningful ways.

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." – Matthew 5:16

Shifts are flexible. Sign up by emailing Natalie at nglavovic@biblesociety.ca.