{"id":6065,"date":"2026-09-05T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tccc.ca\/en\/?page_id=6065"},"modified":"2026-09-04T14:55:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T18:55:41","slug":"today","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tccc.ca\/en\/announcements\/today\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week&#8217;s Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; 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overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][split_line_heading animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>This week&#8217;s news for TCCC English Congregation<\/h2>\n<h4><em>September 6th, 2026<\/em><\/h4>\n[\/split_line_heading][page_submenu alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; sticky=&#8221;true&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#4d1055&#8243; link_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][page_link link_url=&#8221;#announcements&#8221; title=&#8221;Announcements&#8221; id=&#8221;1788547335368-4&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1788547335369-4&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/page_link][page_link link_url=&#8221;#prayer&#8221; title=&#8221;Prayer&#8221; id=&#8221;1788547335389-5&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1788547335389-4&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/page_link][page_link title=&#8221;What&#8217;s Happening Today&#8221; 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bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In response to the devastating disaster caused by the flash flooding in Nepal-Tibet, the church&#8217;s Disaster Relief Committee and Executive Church Board decided to allocate $10,000 from the Benevolence Fund through Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) to provide emergency assistance to the affected areas.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Progress Update \u2013 August 30th, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Roofing and RTU Work Schedule<\/strong><br \/>\nThe originally planned start date has been rescheduled to September 8th due to the contractor&#8217;s resource availability.<br \/>\n<strong>Parking Arrangements<\/strong><br \/>\n50 Acadia informed us that Zone 3 will be used for their event parking from September 5th to 7th. We can park our vehicle at Coptic&#8217;s Zone D from September 5th to 6th.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<b>Facilities and Venue Booking &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are switching to use the Church Center App for church-related facility booking requests. Please submit your request <\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/tccc.churchcenter.com\/registrations\/events\/2584397\"><b>using this link<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>All congregation bookings for personal use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be considered a rental and subject to rental fees. For<\/span><b> ministry bookings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, please clearly indicate the supervising pastor who provides direction and nurturing of this ministry. Please contact your lead pastor if you have any questions concerning the supervising pastor of a ministry.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reminder to please park in the designated lots <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>(highlighted in purple)<\/strong><\/span> to avoid having your car towed by the neighbouring buildings. Please refer to the diagram below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the weekend of September 5th-7th, please do not park in Zone 3.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5788&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;HR Department&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23862cb7&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Reception Volunteers Needed<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCCC is looking for volunteers to help cover Reception on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 1\u20135 PM. Volunteers can serve for 1\u20132 hours or the full 4 hours, with flexible scheduling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duties include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcoming and observing those coming into the church<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering assistance when needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answering questions about worship times, programs, fellowships\/small groups, and faith<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting with deliveries and other general inquiries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested or have questions? Please contact <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"mailto:hradmin@tccc.ca\"><strong>hradmin@tccc.ca<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>for more information.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Noel Cheng, HR Administrative Coordinator, transitioned from full-time to part- time status effective September 1st, 2026.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Mary Yip, Cantonese Ministry Administrator, will transition from full-time to part-time status effective September 14th, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Human Resources department will be undergoing a reorganization of the admin team, with further details to be provided in the near future.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Children&#8217;s Ministry&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23862cb7&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCCC AWANA CLUBS will start again on September 13th, 2026 and go until June 27th, 2027. The AWANA program is for kids in JK-Gr.6 and runs every Sunday from 11:15am &#8211; 12:55pm.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration is available through the<\/span> <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/tccc.churchcenter.com\/registrations\/signups\/3705959\">Church Center App<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Please visit an AWANA leader at the 2nd-floor registration desk on August 30th or September 6th to submit a cheque to complete registration.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re looking for caring and committed volunteers to serve in our Children\u2019s Ministry, especially in our Toddler &amp; Pre-K programs (9:40\u201311:00 AM) at this time.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you enjoy teaching, playing with children, or simply creating a welcoming and safe environment, there\u2019s a place for you to serve! Training and support will be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in joining us, please fill out our Children\u2019s Ministry Volunteer Interest Form:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc7kjRO5UT5MKYNjKEJdb-JVxw3I9rPmLjH7IW0bcc116La3g\/viewform\"><b>Volunteer Interest Form<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or contact our Children\u2019s Ministry pastors directly if you have any immediate questions or concerns:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastor Emem \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"mailto:ememc@tccc.ca\"><b>ememc@tccc.ca<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastor Richard \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"mailto:richardq@tccc.ca\"><b>richardq@tccc.ca<\/b><\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; 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column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Prayer&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23b2002f&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;#announcements&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;0px&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:e095ce57-1ea2-4cab-b5e8-330db443ecb4-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"fc2a96ee-9fad-432a-b20b-3caa1017815c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for a strong start to the fall season as fellowships, small groups, and Christian education classes begin, for families as they adjust to new school-year rhythms and transitions, and for the Children\u2019s Ministry as Pastor Richard and Pastor Emem navigate their ministry transitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; 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column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Mandarin Congregation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23862cb7&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please pray for the in-person prayer meetings held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, as well as the September\u2013December Sunday School series, \u201cThe Life-Transforming Gospel.\u201d Pray for the missionaries in the field &#8211; Rev. Sean and Mrs. Zhou (Berlin, Germany), Ptr. John and Mrs. Nicole Feng (Penonome, Panama).<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cantonese Congregation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23862cb7&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:90b96f7c-52c2-400e-bc08-e74f4bb7736e-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6cd11a81-f55a-4cb3-aab2-b21d43ceceba\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for the team serving in Mongolia from August 22\u201330. May God protect the team and bless the evangelistic work. Pray for all ongoing outreach activities. May God grant wisdom to all committees and servers so they may serve together and share the Gospel. Pray for all pastors, leaders, and ministry workers. May God grant them wisdom to lead the ministries according to His will.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;105 Gibson&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23862cb7&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We praise God for all the Canadian Summer Jobs (CSJ) students who served with us this summer: For their energy, passion, teamwork and support in the many areas of ministry they served in. May God continue to direct their paths meaningfully<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;today&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What&#8217;s Happening Today&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23b2002f&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;0px&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]\n<div class=\"rte\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have <strong>Pre-Service Prayer every Sunday<\/strong> from 9:20 to 9:40 am in the library. This is a time to pray for the morning service, including the worship, the sermon, and the life of our church. Everyone is welcome, and all ages are invited. Join us as we prepare our hearts and commit the service to the Lord together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]\n<div class=\"rte\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our next Prayer Event will be <strong>today, September 6th, in Room 308<\/strong> from 11:15-12:15 pm. The theme will be <em>praying for small group leaders and small groups<\/em>. We look forward to praying together with you all at our next prayer event!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]\n<div class=\"rte\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>The Connection Table<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each Sunday, special tables will be reserved in the gym as a relaxed, welcoming space for anyone to meet others, build friendships, and grow together in community. Whether you\u2019re new or have been attending for some time, we invite you to join us for fellowship and conversation.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are new, we encourage you to first stop by the Newcomers Welcome Booth to receive a special welcome gift, then come by the Connection Table to connect with others.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We look forward to getting to know you and helping everyone feel at home!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;upcomingevents&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Upcoming Events&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23b2002f&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;0px&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]\n<div class=\"rte\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us for our <strong>Pathways Gathering on September 13th<\/strong> after service in Room 304. It will be a great time to connect with other parents in our English congregation whose children are in post-secondary school and to enjoy refreshments together.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Edmund (<\/span><a href=\"mailto:edmundw@tccc.ca\"><b><span style=\"color: #800080;\">edmundw@tccc.ca<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Extra-Color-1&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Register Now&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/tccc.churchcenter.com\/registrations\/signups\/3853873&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;20px&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]\n<div class=\"rte\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Name Tag Sunday<\/strong> will be happening on September 13th. This is a great opportunity for our English congregation to get to know one another better. As you enter the sanctuary, you&#8217;ll be invited to wear a name tag so everyone can connect by name. Let&#8217;s make it easier to remember and greet each other warmly!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6799&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]\n<div class=\"rte\">\n<p>The Gathering Table (TGT) returns Wednesday, September 30th, from 6:30\u20139:00 pm in the TCCC Side Chapel! Join us for a simple mid-week dinner to connect and build community within our English congregation. <strong>Register by September 23rd<\/strong> and invite your friends, family, and neighbours!<br \/>\nWe\u2019re looking for volunteers! You can indicate your interest in volunteering when you register for the event. If you have any questions, please contact <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>communications@tccc.ca<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Extra-Color-1&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Register Now&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/tccc.churchcenter.com\/registrations\/events\/3862237&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;20px&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6804&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]Our <strong>Thanksgiving Luncheon<\/strong> will be held on October 11th. 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We give thanks to God for our English congregation community and want to continue building relationships with one another through fellowship and eating together.<br \/>\nIf you have any questions, please contact <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"mailto:sallyn@tccc.ca\"><strong>Pastor Sally<\/strong><\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Extra-Color-1&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Register Now&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/tccc.churchcenter.com\/registrations\/signups\/3831689&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;20px&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]\n<div class=\"rte\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here for all upcoming events happening this month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Extra-Color-1&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Upcoming Events&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/tccc.ca\/en\/upcoming-events\/&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;gibson&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;105 Gibson News&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23b2002f&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;0px&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring &amp; Volunteer: We are hiring a Hospitality Coordinator, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Community Outreach Coordinator, Registered Behaviour Analyst and Supervised Behaviour Coach (details: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/105gibson.com\/work-with-us\"><b><span style=\"color: #800080;\">105gibson.com\/work-with-us<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). We also need ABA volunteers and hairstylist volunteers (if interested, email: <\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"mailto:info@105gibson.com\"><b>info@105gibson.com<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PEERS\u00ae Social Skills Program: Support children with autism and their caregivers with PEERS\u00ae (for ages 3\u20137 &amp; 12\u201317), an evidence-based social skills and friendship training course featuring caregiver coaching sessions. Free trial sessions are now available! To enquire and apply: <\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/105gibson.com\/OAP-Programs\"><b>105gibson.com\/OAP-Programs<\/b><\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Small Line&#8221; line_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;insidetext&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">105 Gibson Thrift Store: (1) Autumn Sale: September 16th to 19th. (2) Extended opening hours on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 12:00\u20134:00 pm. Please spread the word to neighbours and families in need. 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