April 13, 2025 – “What Does Worship Look Like?” John 12:1-10

Posted on 13 Apr 2025

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Click Here
- - - Welcome! If you’re new to our worship service, welcome to our church! You are invited to stay for snacks and refreshment at the Fellowship Hall after today’s service. If you like us to connect with you, please email us at hello@vcefc.org so that someone from the care team can reach out to you.
    - Easter Remembrance and Celebration
      – Good Friday Service – April 18, 7:30pm
      – Easter Service and Baptism – April 20, 9:30am
    - Easter / Baptism Celebration Lunch
      – Registration starts today (April 6) after the service at the fellowship hall or online at the church’s website.
      – $10 for adults and $5 for kids age 5-12.
    - The Church is now recruiting a joint choir to sing at the 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service (October 12). The song will be sung in English. Details of the audition and rehearsals can be found on the registration form. We sincerely invite brothers and sisters from the three congregations to join the choir, offering our gratitude and praise to God at this special day. (Registration form: https://forms.gle/Z6v6yLQyvxFqX5S46 )
    - March – May Sunday School Classes:
      The Book of Genesis III taught by Hansel Wang
      Genesis III is the third and last course in the series on the Book of Genesis. This course will begin with the life of Jacob and end with that of Joseph. It completes the story of how God intervenes in the dysfunctional family of Abraham, not allowing human sins and errors to thwart His plan of salvation. He has to transform Israel from a conflictual family into a nation both physically and spiritually.
      Epistle to the Romans taught by Francis Tong
      Romans I is the first course session to survey the teaching of Apostle Paul in the letter of Romans. It will cover key theological thoughts and practical issues of the first eight chapters. The focus will be how Christians as God’s Elects are to fully respond to Jesus’s gospel that is not limited to “Justification by faith” for individual salvation, but also the establishing of a close relationship with God for righteous living. Discussions will further unfold what pertains to obedient Christian testimonies that Jesus’s followers can freely express their faith as more than conquerors amidst human weaknesses and the world’s corruption.
    - Patsy Wong has submitted her resignation from the position of Church Administrator, effective immediately, due to complications with the renewal of her work permit. We will miss her and her contributions to the church greatly. Please continue to keep her in your prayers as she works with Immigrations Canada to restore her work permit status as soon as possible.Until further notice, the church office will be temporarily closed on Mondays.
    - VCEFC 50th Anniversary Events:
    - Please mark down the following dates as we remember and celebrate God’s faithfulness at VCEFC over the past 50 years through the following events:
      
      March 5^th – April 20^th: Praying through Lent Devotional
      
      Pledge and Sign-up for the ESC Praying through Lent materials through the following link: https://forms.gle/GvHi2ZWPNDc9ETRy9
      
      If you want a physical booklet with the devotional material, please ask the front desk.
    - Learning months:
      April 25 to 27 (Still need to be confirmed): MSC, speaker Dr. Muzhi Ge.
      June 6 & 8: ESC, speaker Rev. Evans Hundermark
      July 18 to 20: CSC, Rev. Man Chee Kwok
      Day Camp: August 9
      Thanksgiving dinner and devotional meeting (joined service): October 11
      Thanksgiving Sunday Service: October 12
- Please note that the underground parking is reserved for seniors and families with babies/toddlers on Sundays. And to make sure you do not park at the back lane or on our neighbours’ property.
- Open Gym for the church: 3pm-5:00 every 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at Vancouver Christian School (Entrance through the front garage gate).
- As the church continue to grow, we have noticed that more and more brothers and sisters in church may share the same first and last names. Please make sure to include your phone number (or mailing address) on the Offering Envelop or on the Remarks Section for e-transfer to avoid confusion on your Donation Slip.
- In the event that your contact information has changed (i.e. address, telephone number, or email address), please contact the church office to update the directory.
- Are you looking for ways to exercise your gifts and to serve the Lord in our church community? We invite you to go to our church’s website to take a look at the descriptions of the various service opportunities available and instruction on how to get involve in our ministry teams. The direct link is https://vcefc.org/1033/serve
- You can download our bulletin and reflection questions for today’s service either through the QR code on screen or through the church’s website at VCEFC.org.
- For ministries, fellowships and small groups to have meetings in Church, please inform the office by email at least one week ahead to book rooms. Room availability can be checked in our website. Please click “Room Booking” under “Contact Us” in the main menu.
- In addition to the regular prayer meetings on Wednesday, we invite you in praying for Mission and Evangelism on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 to 8:30pm.
- Community prayer time will resume back to meeting every Wednesday night at 7:30. Join us in praying as a community for our church, our city and the world. https://zoom.us/j/446506289
- Small groups and Fellowships are available 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 .
- Welcome Team for Hong Kong Newcomers has 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 (vcefc.welcome@gmail.com). Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/100847038934841/
- ONLINE OFFERING: Now 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.
- WEEKLY OFFERING UPDATE:

PRAYER ITEMS: Click Here
- 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.
1. Please email your prayer requests to Pastor Joe (josephyu@vcefc.org) indicating if they are private or to be posted.
2. 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

Sunday Sermon

April 13, 2025 – “What Does Worship Look Like?” John 12:1-10

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Vancouver Chinese Evangelical Free Church