Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church

We are now accepting staff and volunteers online applications
SummerFun Ministry Youth Volunteers (20) : entering Gr 9 or above.Application Deadline: Mar 25, 2018;

SummerFun ministry Adult Volunteers as mentors, PM activity instructors, first aiders, greeters, AM & PM caretakers, prayer warriors. Application Deadline: May 27, 2018;
Please go to en.scbc.com to apply online. For enquiries, please email summerfun@scbc.com with the subject title “SummerFun2018 Application”

Due to popular demand, UCC is hosting its 2nd Clinic this Thur Mar 15, 7:30-9:30pm in the Gym.
Are you a volleyball player? Or Have you always wanted to learn but never had the opportunity to learn? People of all levels are welcomed to come out.
THIS IS FOR YOU! UCC is hosting a pilot program where you can come and learn to play volleyball in a completely non-threatening environment - Success is the Name of the Game You will walk away sweating a bit and feeling goooood! We will start with some ice-breaker warm up games just to get the blood pumping, do some drills, and play a game at the end.
SOUNDS LIKE FUN? Come out this THUR, BRING A FRIEND OR 2 - DRESS COMFORTABLY!

will be held on Sun Mar 25 from 1:30pm-3:00pm, Rm 130. Parents who have children from age 9 to 15 and anyone who is interested in the topic are all welcome. Contact amyu@scbc.com to secure your spot.

will take place on May 5 (Sat) from 9:00am-12:30pm in the Chapel. Title: "How Children Learn in 21st Century". Speakers: Ms. Amy Csoke and Pastor Amy Yu. All parents and ministry leaders are welcome to join.

In lieu of an overnight retreat this year, join us for a picnic at Willowgrove (in Stouffville) and celebrate summer with fun, food and fellowship on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 10am to 4pm. Stay tuned for more details about ticket sales later this spring. Interested in helping out? Contact the team at SCBCpicnic@gmail.com

next session will be in April. Date to be determined.

Be rooted in God.
* Christianity Raises Many Questions (Rm 162)
* Young Adult Class – Is the Bible Reliable? (Rm 161)
* Wisdom Literature – Series #2 - Job (Rm 170)
* A Practical Approach with Tactics and Techniques for Lovingly Sharing the Gospel (Rm 164)

It is with mixed feeling that we inform the church family that our English Pastor, Rev. Paul Lam, will be taking up the full time position of Church Life & Leadership Associate in CBOQ starting April 24. The encouraging news is that Pastor Paul, Lis and their girls will stay on in SCBC and continue to be part of our family. We are deeply thankful for Paul’s faithful and fruitful service with us for the past ten years and wish him the best in his new ministry. His last day as an official SCBC pastor will be Apr 7.

Admin staff Norman Law is on vacation Mar 10-26.
Pastor William Leung is on vacation Mar 17-22.

If you have a warm smile and willingness to serve, please consider joining our teams. Contact: Daisy (dais363@aol.com or 416-449-4657)

For the last 23 years SCBC has been using the program to hire summer interns to help at the church in programs like SummerFun. This year the federal government changed the application procedure and required applicants to sign an attestation that they affirm reproductive rights (abortion) and all sexual orientation rights (LGBTQ). In good conscience the leaders of SCBC, while respecting other’s choices, felt we could not agree with these attestations. This resulted in SCBC being unable to apply for a grant. A letter was sent to the Prime Minister, Minister of Labour and our local Member of Parliament indicating we felt that this is a violation of our religious freedom. The letter was signed by all the Deacons, Pastors and Board of Directors. Please pray that the leaders of this nation will hear our concerns and respect our faith. The Social Concern Committee will keep you informed as this develops.

Please plan to join us next Sun Mar 18 at 1 pm. Light refreshment will be available on that day at 12:30 pm.

Due to the impending renovation starting from March 19, a temporary office will be set up in room 133 for a period of 5 weeks until the renovation is complete. However, the office staff and their phone numbers will remain unchanged and the office in full operation throughout the renovation period. Please pray for smooth and safe construction.

Our Heavenly Father, we thank You because Your loyal love and compassion never run out. They are new every morning. Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains. Therefore, we will praise You.

Praise God that we currently have 138 camper registration for SF but we still have a wait list of camper registration. Pray for more adult leaders to join this outreach ministry. Pray that God will send us summer children ministry interns to serve with us.

God is deeply concerned for the poor and is constantly calling His people to have compassion for those who are in need. "There are 1.02 billion undernourished people in the world today. That means one in nearly six people do not get enough food to be healthy and lead an active life.” Please pray for world hunger and that God would move in our hearts to help.

Please pray for Lewis Lam & Felain Ho who minister to Chinese students in Germany. They led an academic to Christ who lead her father to Christ a few days before he died. She also has led her mother and husband to Christ. Her husband is now sharing. Pray that the ripple effect of the Lam’s ministry will continue.

We will be entering the season of Lent preparing our hearts to fathom our Saviour’s sacrifice.

Mar 18 John 18:1-11 Rev. Scott Bissell
Mar 25 John 12:12-19 Rev. Paul Lam
Apr 1 John 20:11-18 Rev. Paul Lam

Wed
7:30 pm– Adult Basketball Nite: Gym
Thu
7:30 pm – UCCYoung Adults: Gym, Volleyball Clinic
8:00 pm– Adult Choir Practice: Choir Room
Fri
7:30 pm– Youth Group: Chapel, Activity
Sun
English Worship– Rev. Scott Bissell
Junior Worship – Join English Worship
Cantonese Worship –– Pastor Selina Yien
Mandarin Worship – Rev. Chen Quan
COME Worship – Pastor Amy Yu
2:00 pm– English Café: Rm 164

May 5 (Sat) Mental Health Seminar on Emotion Management
Aug 25 (Sat) SCBC EM Picnic