February 19, 2023 – Luke 18:1-10 “Discipleship and Joyful Generosity”

Posted on 18 Feb 2023, Speaker: Pastor Matthew Todd
  • 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.
    • General Membership Meeting on Sun, Feb. 26, at 2 pm. There is a $5 lunch available to be purchase at the front office.
    •  Journey Fellowship has a potluck on Sun, Feb. 19, at 1 pm; contact Darren Lau for more info or to RSVP
    • If you wish to be baptized this Easter please contact Pastor Joe directly or email the church at hello@vcefc.org.
    • “Save the date: Summer Conference 2023 – July 1 to July 3, Trinity Western University. Details to follow.”
    • 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
    • Please join us for Adult Sunday School at 11:30. There are two classes available. The class on Revelation will continue our study on John’s great vision of God on his heavenly throne (Rev 4:1-11) and of Jesus the Lamb who will consummate God’s worldwide judgment and redemption (Rev 5:1-14). The other class is on the book of Jonah -the scandalous grace of God.
    • Join our Organic Discipleship program through our small groups. It is a 8 weeks program designed to help us take steps toward spiritual maturity in the areas of Bible engagement, passionate prayer, whole heated worship, humble service, joyful generosity, consistent community, and organic outreach.
    • 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.
    • The Church Administrator position has been posted in the career section of the church website and with some selected Christian education institutions.
    •  Mask wearing remains mandatory for everyone 5 years or older.
    •  Anyone tested positive for Covid-19 or have symptoms of Covid must stay home for 10 days, with no fever and symptoms subsides.
    • 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 .
    • ESC going to launch a discipleship program for the congregation through our small groups. It is a 8 weeks program called “Organic Disciples: Seven Ways to Grow Spiritually and Naturally Share Jesus”. It is designed to help us take steps toward spiritual maturity in the areas of Bible engagement, passionate prayer, whole heated worship, humble service, joyful generosity,
      consistent community, and organic outreach. It integrates personal devotionals, small groups studies and a sermon series. It includes a Spiritual Growth assessment and intentional
      discipleship with the intention to help the congregation grow spiritually and be able to share the faith with others.
    • 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.welcome@gmail.com). Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/100847038934841/
    • 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:

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  • 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

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