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July 28, 2024 – “Outer Appearance and Inner Life” Colossians 3:12-17
Posted on 27 Jul 2024
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- 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.
- Senior Sunday for this year will be August 4th (Sunday). On that day, lunch and gifts will be prepared for brothers and sisters at or over the age of 65.
- VCEFC will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in March 2025. Our church family is holding a logo design competition by the congregation. The selected Logo should be original, innovative, and will fully reflect the theme of our 50th anniversary events. It will be honoured and used not only as a marker for many of our coming up anniversary celebrations; but will also be used to create a 50th anniversary souvenir commemorating the event.
The theme of the 50th anniversary celebration is: “Bearing Much Fruit for God’s Glory” . Theme verse: John 15:8 – “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
Looking at the image of the orchard, it reminds us of God’s cultivation as the founder of today’s VCEFC and His many works through different channels and events . We look forward to today’s church members growing into maturity in the Lord and we will hence form a “faithful and joyful Christian community”. Let’s carry on this command and mission ; and eventually, by planting fruit trees, nurturing gardeners, and building orchards, we will produce more fruit for the glory of God!
Eligibility & Rules:
– Members of the VCEFC or those who have been regularly attending VCEFC for over 6 months are eligible to participate.
– Participants can be an individual or a group, but each participating unit can only send in one (1 ) design.
– The entries must be an original and unpublished work
– Entries must be in JPG/PDF file format with resolution of 300dpi or above, accompanied by a description of the design concept of no more than 300 words (Chinese or English); briefly explaining the interpretation of the design
Submission Method and Screening:
– Please fill in the application form (link) and upload the image file and text explanation
– The entries will be selected by the 50th Anniversary Committee
Deadline: September 15, 2024. - VBS will be in the evenings this year on August 19th to August 23rd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. VBS is a great opportunity to build connections and work together to share the word of God to our children in our community and neighbourhood.
There are still spots available for VBS registration (Ages 6-12). The cost for each child will be $50 for the week. Completed forms and payment can also be dropped off at the front desk.If you have any questions, please send an email to lucyli@vcefc.org - Adult Sunday School Learning as a community – Summer 2024 “How Christians encounters today’s culture – by rooting in Jesus”
This year’s summer learning consists of two video series from Right Now Media. These two short courses are designed to help Christians encountering our constantly changing world while we remain rooted in Jesus Christ and the Word of God (i.e. Bible).
Part 2 – Faith in Hostile Times – Pastor BERNI DYMET
Are you overwhelmed by the godlessness sweeping across our world and flooding every corner of cyberspace? Are you disillusioned that the most vitriolic voices in debates are sometimes those of people calling themselves Christians? In this five-part series, Pastor Berni Dymet explores how Jesus engaged with and responded to people who were hostile toward Him. In Jesus’ example, we find a way to hold tight to the truth, while speaking in love to a world that desperately needs it.
Session 3: When Freedoms Come Under Threat
Session 4: Speaking the Truth in Love
Session 5: Shining the Light of Christ - 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-5:30 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.
- Based on the recommendation from the VCEFC Critical Response Team and the approval from the Church Board, the mask mandate is changed from mandatory to recommended starting on April 1. Due to the health and comfort of the others, please consider wearing a mask when there is a mass gathering. Continue to stay at home if you are not feeling well.
- 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:
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- 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
