SERMON NOTES
NEWS & EVENTS
RATANAK INTERNATIONAL | EMERALD GALA ON APRIL 7 On Saturday, April 7 Ratanak will be hosting their third annual Emerald Gala: an evening to benefit survivors of human trafficking and exploitation in Cambodia. There will be an elegant 3-course dinner and an opportunity to hear from Brian McConaghy, Ratanak’s founder. He will share about exciting new projects and the impact of vulnerable lives transformed. Tickets are $125, 4 for $460, or a table of 8 for $800. To learn more and for tickets visit: ratanak.org/gala VIENNESE MASTERS | HAYDN, SCHUBERT, MOZART The choirs of Capilano University will be joined by soloists and an orchestra to perform the Lord Nelson Mass (Missa Augustiis, Mass in Troubled Times) by Haydn, the Mass in C major by Schubert and the Regina Coeli by Mozart. They will be directed by Lars Kaario. The concert will be performed on both Saturday, April 7 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, April 8 at 3:00 pm at The BlueShore Centre at Capilano University. For more information and tickets visit capilanou.ca/centre or call 604-990-7810.
HEALTHY EATING WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS If you’re wanting to be intimately connected to where your food comes from and want to know your farmers, consider joining A Rocha’s Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) program. CSA is a weekly veggie box program. All the veggies that go into each box are harvested fresh from A Rocha Farm in South Surrey, BC. CSA members commit to the 20-week season by pre-paying for their share. The farm in turn commits to growing the best and healthiest veggies possible. CSA is about a personal relationship between farmers and eaters. It is an intimate connection between local farmland and your table. Our season runs from June to October with two sizes of shares to choose from. Boxes can be picked up weekly at the farm or from locations in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Fort Langley, Kitsilano, and East Vancouver. To learn more and sign up for the 2018 season visit: www.arocha.ca/csa or email csa@arocha.ca
TUESDAY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY | 7:30-9:00 PM We will be starting a new term on April 3. The study will follow the new sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew. All men are welcome to join this series of studies that will go until June 12. Please register online at sjvan.org/men
DECORATING THE CHURCH FOR EASTER | HELP NEEDED Please email marion@sjvan.org if you can help decorate the church on: Good Friday, March 30 after the Good Friday Service. From 11:45 am to 1:30 pm. Sunday, April 1 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm preparing flowers for the service.
DRAWING NEAR THE CROSS | MARCH 26 AT 7:30 PM On the Monday of Holy Week join us for a service that will center around the sacrificial death of Jesus. We will come together to share hymns, scripture reading, and prayers from across the centuries. If you have questions, please contact Manya Egerton megerton@ telus.net.
LEARNERS’ EXCHANGE Every Sunday in the Cafe Room at 9:00 am, Learners’ Exchange offers stimulating speakers and engaging discussions. Mar 25: Dr. J.I Packer Comparing the Gospel
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 7:30 AM Holy Communion 9:00 AM Learner’s Exchange (Room 220) 9:00 AM Morning Prayer 10:30 AM Prayer for People in Authority (Room 123) 11:00 AM Junior Youth (Grades 7-9) 11:00 AM Morning Prayer
LIGHTHOUSE HARBOUR MINISTRIES SPRING LUNCHEON 2018 Join Lighthouse for their Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 28 at 12:00 pm (Glad Tidings Church 3456 Fraser St). To reserve a spot, email info@ sealight.org or call Paul at 604988-5084.
6:00 PM Evening Service MONDAY, APRIL 26 7:30 PM Draw Near the Cross WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 7:20 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:30 PM Ekklesia (18-to-20 somethings) | 5375 University Blvd. THURSDAY, MARCH 29
CONDOLENCE Tim Vondette’s mother, Ursula Dorothy Vondette, passed away on Sunday, March 11, having lived a rich and fulfilling life in service of Christ. Ursula baked banana bread for the Evening Service nearly every week for many years! Please pray for Tim as he grieves the loss of his mother.
7:30 PM Maundy Thursday Service FRIDAY, MARCH 30 10:00 AM Good Friday Service EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1 7:30 AM Holy Communion (Matthew 28:1-20) 9:00 AM Learner’s Exchange (Room 220) 9:00 AM Holy Communion (Matthew 28:1-20) 10:30 AM Prayer for People in Authority (Room 123) 11:00 AM Junior Youth (Grades 7-9) 11:00 AM Holy Communion (Matthew 28:1-20) 6:00 PM Holy Communion (Matthew 28:1-20) Learn more at sjvan.org/calendar & sjvan.org/events
Missions Highlight A NOTE FROM DAN GOWE – SEEDS OF HOPE It is a joyful feeling to be a part of the larger St. John’s fellowship in Jesus! One of our prayers over the last number of years was that the Lord would rise up men who have found freedom in Jesus in overcoming pornography addiction to help others. The Lord has graciously answered and continues to answer that prayer. We now have seven weekly support groups in the Vancouver area. At present, there are four St. John’s men attending the groups. Please pray that Jesus would be glorified in the lives of men who have felt beyond hope and that those who have found freedom in Jesus would stay free in Him.
Join us today after the 11:00 am service for the missions lunch where Dan Gowe will be speaking. He will share about his work and give testimony to how God is freeing those who struggle in this area. We hope to see you there.
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