3295 East Broadway,
Vancouver,
British Columbia,
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December 5, 2021 – John 12:1-11 “Responding to the Glory of Christ” (+ Children’s Message)
Posted on 04 Dec 2021
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Click Here
- The Church Board has resolved to make Monday as a day of rest for all staff due to their ministries during the weekend. The church office will be closed on Mondays. This will take into effect on December 6. For urgent matters, brothers and sisters are asked to contact the pastoral staff directly. Your cooperation is much appreciated.
- The new Sunday School semester will begin this week and will run until the end of February. The two classes that are being offered are “Basic Christian Ethics” taught by Hansel Wang and New Testament Survey by YC Ip. Please log onto the church website for more information and to sign up for class.
- Christmas Celebration Dinner: December 18th, 6pm. Adult – $15, Children age 12 and under – $10. Registration and tickets available starting today at the church’s website or in person at the church.
- At this year’s dinner, we will be collecting emergency non-perishable food items and hygiene & care products for Union Gospel Mission.
In the midst of uncertainties such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Union Gospel Mission knows the families and individuals thy serve are among the hardest hit during times of crisis. We are seeing parents of low-income families scrambling to put food on the tables. For many individuals, their jobs are hanging by a thread or have already been lost. There is a real need to provide daily necessities for the survival of those most vulnerable right now. One way you can help is by donating emergency care supplies to support those who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even if you are not able to attend the Christmas Dinner, you can still participate by bringing
your non-perishable food items or hygiene products to church and drop it off at the registration table as you enter the building. - Christmas Eve Worship Service: December 24th, 7:30pm in the sanctuary.
- As we come to the end of Alpha program, Starting this week, our 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
- As our ministries are returning to in-person at church, Journey Fellowship’s new regular meeting time will be on Sundays at 2pm at the church.
- 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
- Adult Sunday school is at 11:30pm after our Sunday Worship. The classes are available both in person and through zoom. The two courses being offered are; “Systematic Theology III” in room 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.
- Church is reopen for in-person Sunday Worship. But 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.
- News from VCEFC Critical Response Team (Last updated October 26, 2021)
- 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 (vcefc.welcom@gmail.com). Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/100847038934841/
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 .
- Join us for fellowship, prayer and growing together in the Lord at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86277135432
- 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.
- WEEKLY OFFERING UPDATE:
PRAYER ITEMS: Click Here
- 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
