{"id":9030,"date":"2026-07-12T01:03:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T05:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ntcbc.org\/en\/?p=9030"},"modified":"2026-07-12T01:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T05:04:29","slug":"july-12-2026-weekly-announcements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ntcbc.org\/en\/announcements\/july-12-2026-weekly-announcements\/","title":{"rendered":"July 12, 2026 \u2013 Weekly Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"
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July 12, 2026<\/h3>\n\t
Weekly Announcements<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Below are our weekly announcements. Our hope is that announcements are not just for your information, but also for your participation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2026 Guatemala Short-Term Mission Teams<\/h3>\t\t\t
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The 2026 Guatemala Short-Term Mission teams will be serving from August 17\u201327<\/strong> and August 22\u2013September 1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Please pray for:<\/strong>
\n–\u00a0 For each team member to find a unique way to exercise their spiritual gifts
\n–\u00a0 For logistics and planning: smooth coordination of travel, accommodations, and organization of day camps.
\n–\u00a0 For the team to bond around the mission and to build each other up spiritually<\/p>\n

To provide financial support:
\n<\/strong>–\u00a0 Cheque:<\/strong> Payable to \u201cNorth Toronto Chinese Baptist Church\u201d<\/strong> with memo \u201cMissions-STM\u201d<\/strong>
\n–\u00a0 E-Transfer:<\/strong> Indicate \u201cMissions-STM\u201d<\/strong> in the message field.
\n–\u00a0 Detailed offering instructions are available at https:\/\/ntcbc.org\/en\/offering\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Disciple-Making Lab \u2013 Sun Jul 12<\/h3>\t\t\t
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An info session for the disciple-making lab will be hosted on Sunday, July 12th<\/strong>. To sign up as a disciple maker or disciple, register through the form here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Coffee & Conversation \u2013 Sun Jul 12, 11:15 AM<\/h3>\t\t\t
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Join us in the gym from\u00a011:15am to 12:30pm on Sunday, July 12th <\/strong>for a time of casual connection and conversation!<\/p>\n

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Deacon Ordination Service \u2013 Sun Jul 12, 1:30 PM<\/h3>\t\t\t
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We will be holding a Deacon Ordination Service for Franklin Liu<\/span><\/span> from the Mandarin Ministry on Sunday, July 12, at 1:30 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Lunch will be served prior to the service. Please register for lunch with this form before July 6th if you intend to attend:\u00a0registration form<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Sharing and Prayer Night \u2013 Fri Jul 17, 7:30 PM<\/h3>\t\t\t

Nick and Iris Hung, our missionaries in Japan, are on currently on home assignment. They will be sharing about their Chinese diaspora ministry in Japan on Friday July 17<\/strong>, 7:30pm<\/strong> in the Upper Basement<\/strong>. We hope you can join us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Plan 2 Protect (P2P) Course \u2013 Sun Jul 19, 1 PM<\/h3>\t\t\t

Children’s Ministry is looking for more volunteers to help with teachers, volunteers, and hall monitors. If you are planning to serve, the next Plan 2 Protect (P2P) course will be on Sunday, July 19th from 1-3:30 PM<\/strong>, and the next course will be on Sunday, October 4th from 1-3:30 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sign up for the course here<\/a>!<\/h6>\n

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Church Membership Meeting \u2013 Sun July 26, 2:00 PM<\/h3>\t\t\t
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Our next church membership meeting will be on Sunday July 26, at 2:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Simple lunch will be provided. To sign up for lunch, fill out this form<\/a> before July 19th<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

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Golden Triangle STM Partnership Day \u2013 Sun Aug 9, 12 PM<\/h3>\t\t\t

The Golden Triangle Short Term Mission Team is hosting a partnership day on Sunday, Aug 9<\/strong>, 12 – 2 PM<\/strong> in the lower basement gym<\/strong>. Come out to partner with us in prayer, encouragement, and financial support! Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Annual Picnic \u2013 Sun Aug 23, 1:30 PM<\/h3>\t\t\t
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Save the date! We will be having our NTCBC annual picnic on Sunday, Aug 23<\/strong>,\u00a011:30 AM to 1:00 PM<\/strong> at Edithvale Park<\/strong>. Food will be provided. Bring your friends!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Basketball Ministry Social \u2013 Mon Aug 31, 7:30 PM<\/h3>\t\t\t
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Basketball Ministry will be hosting an open social event to connect with the congregation on Monday, Aug 31<\/strong>, 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM<\/strong> in the Lower Basement Gym<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Church Office Hours<\/h3>\t\t\t

Our church office hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm on weekdays, and 9:30am to 1:00pm on Saturdays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sunday Parking Arrangements<\/h3>\t\t\t

The parking spaces at our church\u00a0are <\/span>reserved <\/span>for families with <\/span>children under 8<\/span> years old or <\/span>seniors over 60<\/span> years old.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative parking options: TTC Finch Station parking lot (free on Sundays), the 7th Day Adventist church on Hendon, or other nearby parking spots.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please do <\/span>not<\/span> park along the roadside on Hendon Avenue to avoid illegal parking and potential fines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Online Giving\/Tithing<\/h3>\t\t\t

Offering is a privilege and responsibility for members. Our encouragement is for each member to prayerfully seek God\u2019s guidance for how they ought to be giving in this season. All offering goes towards funding ministries locally and globally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We encourage the congregation to offer online through e-transfer or online banking. If you choose to give offering via cheque, we ask that you write the church’s full name “North Toronto Chinese Baptist Church”. The banks no longer accept the short form NTCBC as a valid payee.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more details on online giving, including how to add NTCBC as an ‘online bill payee’,\u00a0 click here.<\/u><\/a><\/h6>\n

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Sports Ministry<\/h3>\t\t\t

Our English sports ministries have a new page with information regarding our basketball, volleyball, and softball programs.<\/p>\n

You can view the new website at https:\/\/ntcbc.org\/en\/sports-ministries\/<\/a>.<\/h6>\n

 
\nOur softball team, team Ambassadors, will be playing in the CCSA league this summer. Check out their games schedule<\/a> and come support the team!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Evangelism Ministry<\/h3>\t\t\t

Our English Evangelism Ministry has a new webpage. Visit to learn more about the events happening, including Adam House, Book Study, and Event Planning opportunities. Contact us for opportunities to serve or to join the community!<\/p>\n

You can view the new website at https:\/\/ntcbc.org\/en\/evangelism-ministry\/<\/a>.<\/h6>\n

 
\nBook study ministry is running every Sunday<\/strong> from\u00a07:30-9pm<\/strong>. We will be starting our study on Ephesians starting May 17th<\/strong>. Join us on WhatsApp<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Children\u2019s Ministry<\/h3>\t\t\t

Click here<\/a>\u00a0to access our Children\u2019s Ministry page<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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