THIS SUNDAY SERVICES

THIS SUNDAY Sun Nov 9 11:30am – 12:30pm Women’s Group Meeting

Women’s group will meet after “Tea-time” on THIS Sunday Nov 9 in the old worship hall.

Condolences

Mr. Alex Bi, husband of Rev. Yanling Meng, passed away on November 6, 2025 at the age of 50, after battling with leukemia for 18 months.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15, at 11 am at St. Phililp's On-the-Hill, Unionville (9400 Kennedy Road, north of Hwy 16). May the Lord comfort Rev. Meng and their 3 children. Please keep them in your prayers.
Rev. Meng served at St. Elizabeth's from 2011-2014 in the Mandarin Ministry.

Clergy Vacation

Rev. Leung will be on vacation from November 10 to 21. During this time, if there is an emergency that needs pastoral care or assistant, don’t hesitate to contact Rev. Leung directly.

Q3 Financial Update

Total Revenue: Actual $181K, Budget $215K, Below Budget 16% ($34K)
- Offerings: Actual $65K, Budget $81K, Below Budget 20% ($16K)
Expenses: Actual $199K, Budget $215K, Below Budget 7% ($16K)
Net DEFICIT: $18K
Note: these are preliminary numbers as some items still need to be updated
Offering -$16K and occupancy income -$6K main driver of deficit
Revenue include full amount of $38K grant received but this will need to moved to separate restricted fund for new ministry
When adjusted Net will be deficit of approx -$27K

Good Stewardship Program (PAR Giving)

Our "Good Stewardship Program" allows you to support the church's growth and needs by setting up automatic monthly donations. The Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) is easy, reliable, and helps you develop a good habit of giving on time. If you want to join or have questions, please contact the church wardens or email par@stechurch.com.
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.” (Malachi 3:10)

2026 Budget Prep

The Finance Team would like to remind all department heads to submit their 2026 budget by Sunday Nov 23.
If you would like information on 2025 Q3 finance for your department, please email finance@stechurch.com

Wed Nov 26 from 8pm-9:15pm Book Study 6-part series (Oct to Dec)

Schedule change: Nov 12 session is cancelled. We will meet on Nov 26 from 8pm to 9:15pm for an extended session covering chapters 4 & 5.
Book: “Following Jesus, 6 Marks of Discipleship” by Dr. John Kater
When: Wed. @ 8 p.m.
Dates: Oct 1, 15, 29, Nov 12, 26, and Dec 10
Where: Zoom (Link)
- Zoom Meeting ID: 996 5736 5249 Password:3944
Leader: Rev. Siu Chun Leung
Contact Yvonne to sign up and join the accompanying WhatsApp Discussion Group.

Thank you for contributing to the food drive the past few weeks. We donated 342 pounds to the Mississauga Food Bank. Praise to our Lord!

As part of their 200th anniversary celebrations St. Peter’s Erindale (3041 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga) is hosting a hymn festival at on Sunday November 16th at 4pm

Our church’s Percussion Group is partnering with "Terry Fox Montessori School," "Carefirst Musical Art Group," and "Golden Maple Chinese Seniors Association" to host a "Christmas Concert" on December 5 (Friday) from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
We will share the story of the birth of Jesus Christ through music and songs, including musical instruments.
Everyone is welcome to attend and invite friends and family.
For more details, please contact our church’s Lay Pastoral Associate, Ms. Angela Kwong, or Rev. Leung.