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June 2, 2024 – “Grace Before Law Part II” Exodus 20:1-17
Posted on 01 Jun 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.
- Daniel Fellowship is coordinating an “Something Sweet” appreciation initiative for the ESC to provide a chance for members of the ESC to send a positive appreciation message to ESC members. It gives thew congregation an opportunity to serve those who are serving the church in various ministries.
For those interested in sending a message, can do so by accessing the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf34KN8CxfvfYzr1_ExlPwW1HrF2JUptqTjWMblD2jX8LT_VA/viewform or submitting your message outside the fellowship hall at our table on June 2.
All messages must select the department or role of their recipient We encourage you to pick someone from an unfamiliar department to you, as to not overlook those who serves in less prominent roles in the church. Your message can either be sent with your name or anonymously. Alongside your with gracious message, DF will prepare a cookie with the message of appreciation for the recipient to enjoy.
Please do get your message in by June 4 to make sure your message will be passed along on Sunday, June 9. - Cornelius Fellowship invites all members of the English Speaking Congregation to join us on the 3rd Sunday of June, in a time of sharing of our favourite hymns and spiritual songs. This program is prompted by Col 3:16:
“Let the message of Christ dwell among us richly as we teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in our hearts.”
Date: June 16th
Location: Fellowship Hall
Agenda: 12:45-1:30 pm – bring your own lunch (snacks and drinks will be provided)
1:30-2:45pm – Sharing of favourite hymns and songs
Please inform Cathy Wang (cathy7wang@gmail.com) of your choice by June 2. - 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.
Registration will begin June 9th, 2024 (Ages 6-12) upstairs outside of children worship room at 11:00 am. The cost for each child will be $50 for the week.
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 1 – Jesus in Our Generation – Pastor BEN STUARTIn this six-session series, author and Pastor Ben Stuart will discuss the major areas in our lives that are directly impacted by modern culture. Discover God’s timeless wisdom for this generation and truths that will anchor us in Christ.
Session 1: Technology
Session 2: Religion
Session 3: Money
Session 4: Conflict
Session 5: Narcissism
Session 6: Diversity
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 1: The Rising Tide of Persecution
Session 2: Understanding Your Enemy
Session 3: When Freedoms Come Under Threat
Session 4: Speaking the Truth in Love
Session 5: Shining the Light of Christ - Neighbourhood Coffee Ministry is looking for volunteers to help serve coffee and refreshments to our neighbours after church on June 15 / July 14. If you are interested please let us know at hello@vcefc.org .
- Sunday School Classes today at 11:30pm
Spiritual Leadership in the Books of Moses (Hansel Wang) – While most of the textbooks on leadership in general and church leadership in specific focus on the organizational aspects of goal, objective, mission, relationally, span of control, team and teamwork, etc., this course will explore the significance of spiritual leadership in the Divine Presence that develops an individual of Abraham to the nation of Israel and from a group of slaves wandering in the desert to a generation of free people ready to take possession of the Promised Land in the first five books of the Bible.
Acts of the Apostles (Y. C. Ip) – The book of Acts is a continuance of all that Jesus began to do and teach (ch 1:1). The Lord is not on this earth bodily now, but those who are believers are here in His stead for the spread of the gospel. However, before they can ever be effective in the spread of the gospel, there must be the empowering by the Holy Spirit. - Sending off prayer for the Panama short term missions team.
- We will be sending a short term mission team to Panama this Summer to help run an English Camp in support for the local churches. It is an overnight English youth camp that also focuses on the gospel. The English lessons will be VBS style, using Bible stories, songs and sharing of the gospel. The chance to improve one’s language skills is the draw for many non-Christian parents and youths.
Mission Dates (June 7-17) and Fees*
Camp Dates: Mon to Fri, June 10-14 *
On-site Training: Sat to Sun, Jun 8-9 (STMs to arrive by Fri, June 7)
Local Outreach Event: Sun, June 15 - 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:
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.
- 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
