Starting next Sunday, church will be reopen for in-person Sunday Worship. For now, it will be at the fellowship hall with a limit of 40 people + the worship team. Because of the capacity, we ask that whoever wants to attend the in-person worship to pre-resister online. The link to the registration form is available at the church’s website. Worship will continue to available to attend through zoom.
We will start our new Fall Sunday School semester this week at 11:30. The classes will be available both in-person and through zoom. The two courses being offered are; “Systematic Theology III” being taught by YC Ip, and “The Bible and how to read it.” by Hansel Wang, More information will be on the church website. Please go to the website to register.
The Welcome Team for Hong Kong Newcomers has recently been established in order to welcome and show hospitality to both fellow Christians and friends who immigrate or return to Canada from Hong Kong. If you have family or friends who have recently moved to or are planning to move to Vancouver, looking for church or some assistance, please feel free to contact Pastor Job Chan (jobchan@vcefc.org) or Yeda Hong (yeda.hong@gmail.com).
For those who have not claimed their anniversary gifts of church umbrella and face masks and still wish to do so, please call or email the church office and we will put them on hold for you to pick up while they are still available.
Awana registration has started, and the deadline is Sunday September 5th. Instructions are on the church website’s Awana page.
Reminder that we have small groups and fellowships for all ages and life stages, from teens through college, adults and career, all the way to retired seniors. For more information on our various fellowships and small groups please visit our church website under the “Get Connected” section on the menu tab, or email us at hello@vcefc.org .
If you’re new to our online service here, welcome to our church! If you’re able to stay on in the Zoom meeting after today’s service, we would love to meet you. Also, if you’d like, please email us at hello@vcefc.org so that someone from the care team can reach out to you.
Join us every Wednesday night at 7:30 pm to pray as a community for our church, our city and the world. https://zoom.us/j/446506289
Cornelius Fellowship is made up of members of ESC who have reached or are close to retirement (age 60 and up). Our programs include Bible study, discussion on topics relevant to our stage of life, taking urban walks, etc. The Fellowship meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 2:00PM. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, please contact Hansel Wang at hchwang@telus.net .
Worshiping together: the English Congregation now host “live-stream” worship services on Zoom at our regular Sunday, 9:45 am time.The zoom link: www.vcefc.org/1033/worship
We are currently hiring 2 full time positions: Building and Facility Maintenance Support, and Janitorial Support. For details, please click on this link: https://vcefc.org/1033/new-job-opportunities/.
ONLINE OFFERING: As our church has temporary suspended all gatherings and moved our weekly worship services online during the COVID-19 pandemic, you have the option to give your offering through Interac e-transfer. You can still mail your cheques, or drop off your offering at the church. For further instruction on how to give online, click here.
CONTACT US: We know that this can be a difficult and distressing time for some. If you have any needs, concerns or prayer requests, we want to hear from you.You can connect with the church through email at admin@vcefc.org or by phone at (604) 254-1242.
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The PSC is thankful that they continue to enjoy the spirit of unity and wisdom.
Please pray that during the application review process that the PSC continues to be sensitive to the guiding of the Holy Spirit.
Please also pray for the pastoral candidates themselves as they undergoing the application review process that they continue to receive discernment and encouragement to where God is leading to serve next.
Please email your prayer requests to Pastor Joe (josephyu@vcefc.org) indicating if they are private or to be posted.
Join us every Wednesday night at 7:30 pm to pray as a community for our church, our city and the world. https://zoom.us/j/446506289