WH AT ’S UP AT S T. JOHN’S BOOK LAUNCH | JULY 31 Don Lewis will be speaking on Tuesday, July 31, at 7:30 pm at Regent College launching his new book. The title of his talk is “In Darkest London: A Window on Urban Life and Mission in Victorian London.” All are welcome! OUT & ABOUT JUNIOR EDITION | AUGUST 19 After the 10:00 am service on August 19 we are planning to eat lunch together in the church courtyard, picnic style, then head over to the Kerrisdale Play Palace at 5670 East Blvd in Vancouver (the Kerrisdale Ice Rick facility). For more information visit sjvan.org/events. COMMUNITY GROUPS DIRECTOR We are looking to hire a new Community Groups Director for August. This person will oversee community groups at St. John’s. For more information, and a detailed job posting, visit sjvan.org/jobs. The application closes on July 31. PIONEER CAMP VOLUNTEERS Do you have a week or more to serve this summer? Would you like to spend that week on Thetis Island which is located in the beautiful Gulf Islands? Pioneer Pacific Camp is desperately needing more helpers for their weekly camps. They are looking for helpers in the capacity of kitchen helpers and cabin leaders. Please contact Andrea Gall agall@ pioneercamp.ca or camp@pioneercamp.ca.
HELPING POINT | MISSIONS TRIP Do you like curry? Are you up for an adventure? Do you have a desire to see and participate in God’s work in another part of the world? Read on… The deadline for applications for the 2018 Helping Point Missions trip has been extended to Aug. 5th, 2018. The exact dates of this trip will be determined by the team once formed. Team participants will have the opportunity to work to their strengths as a group. Activities may include visiting various projects, attending church services, playing games and teaching songs to the children, encouraging staff members, teaching sessions in the school, etc. If you would like an application to join the team please send an email to team@sjvan.org. Questions about the trip can be directed to Jamie Turner at jturner@helpingpoint.org. For more information on their work, visit the Helping Point website at www.helpingpoint.org.
NEXT WEEK SUNDAY SERVICES AUGUST 5 | Daniel 1:1-21 8:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Family Holy Communion 6:00 pm Evening Service Get our weekly email with all events happening in our community by subscribing to the parish email list at sjvan.org