WH AT ’S UP AT S T. JOHN’S SATURDAYS @ 6 | SEPTEMBER 29 As our culture becomes more individualistic, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize intentional and deep relationships as the body of Christ. In the Evening Service, we want to be a community of contrast where hospitality is part of our DNA. For this reason we have Saturdays @ 6. These will be events where each host will decide what they want to do! It might be dinner, a games night, cooking lessons, or a hike. We hope that opening the options will allow for connection over a variety of interests and geographies! For our next event we need hosts. It doesn’t need to be a big thing to host – just choose something you would like to do with others. You can sign up on the website. Registration for attendees will be open soon.
MEN STUDYING MATTHEW All men are welcome to register for the fall term of Bible study on Tuesday evenings. The weekly studies run from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. We will be studying the same passages from the Gospel of Matthew as our sermon series. The term begins on Tuesday, September 18 and will be a valuable time of learning, sharing, and growing in Christ together. Please register on the website at sjvan.org/men if you would like to join us. MALAWI TRIP 2019 In 2019 St. John’s will be sending a team to Malawi to visit the Upper Shire. If you are interested in being part of the team or would like more information please join us at the church on September 30 after the 11:00 am service. Please RSVP to James james@sjvan.org. WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES For all women currently registered, Women@10 small groups start up this coming Thursday, September 20. Come at 9:45 am for a cup of tea or coffee and a chance to visit. At 10:00 am sharp everyone will head directly to their small groups! Women @10 is full for this term – please email kimberley@sjvan.org if you’d like to be added to the waitlist. Evening studies for women will be starting up later this month. If you are interested in a bi-weekly Wednesday night study on the west side of Vancouver, or a five week study session meeting in a home close to OAC please be in touch with Kimberley this week to register.
LET’S TALK ABOUT MARGINALIZATION After the Evening Service on Sunday, September 30 (7:158:30) a group from St. John’s and Jacob’s Well will be gathering to share what we’re learning about God’s heart for people living on the margins of society. We’ll be exploring issues of charity, justice, and marginalization (while we enjoy some tasty snacks). Join us in the fellowship hall following the service. MUSIC TEAM The Evening Service is looking for musicians to join the Sunday night worship team. If you are interested, contact Emma Song Carillo at emma@sjvan.org for details. FLOWERS Today’s flowers are given by Margaret Yee in memory of her mother and father. SENIOR’S MINISTRY Join us for tea and coffee in the church chapel on Tuesday, September 18 at 1:30 pm. People of all ages are welcome to attend. Dr. Packer will be speaking on “Making the Lord Known.” Please RSVP to Margaret Wilson at margaret@sjvan.org or call 778 838-7400.
IN OUR COMMUNITY RIDE FOR REFUGE | SEPTEMBER 29 You can make a difference by supporting refugee assistance teams through this years Ride for Refuge. St. John’s partners with Kinbrace Refugee Housing and Support and the Journey Home Community, to welcome and assist refugee claimants. Members of St. John’s are leading teams in the Ride for Refuge, raising awareness and funds for our partners. Please consider making a donation to support the St. John’s teams or joining one of the teams. Team leader Kallen Fong Jonathan Baylis James May
Supporting Kinbrace Journey Home Ratanak
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FAITH, FOOD, FARMING & BUSINESS What’s the connection between faith, food, farming and business? ReFrame @ Regent College is teaming up with A Rocha and Little Qualicum Cheeseworks Sept 28 to 29 for a weekend of exploring the connections between faith, food, and farming. Join us at the Qualicum Beach farm for a time of learning, feasting, and first hand exposure to a business seeking to connect faith and food production. Wine and cheese tasting included. This event is for anyone who is interested in seeking to live faithfully with food, not just foodies and farmers! Registration and details: foodfaithfarming.eventbrite.ca WHALE DREAMS | COLLEEN MCLAUGHLIN BARLOW Dive into the underwater world of whales with the extraordinary crystal sculptures of whale bones by Colleen McLaughlin Barlow. The exhibit is showing in the Lookout Gallery at Regent College from September 12 to November 16.
LITTLE YEARS: CHAT + PLAY | LAUNCHES SEPT 17 Little Years is a weekly drop-in program is for children between birth and five years and their caregivers. Each week there will be activities for children, as well as coffee and baked goods for adults. Little Years has been intentionally designed as a social space for the people of St. John’s to engage in a deeper relationship with one another and to purposefully connect with families in our community. Join us tomorrow from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm at the MarpoleOakridge Community Centre, 990 West 59th Ave, Vancouver. For more information, check out the events page on our website. CONDOLENCE On August 22, David Cole died in Courtenay, BC. David’s funeral was September 14 in Comox, BC. Please remember his wife Irene Gifford-Cole, children Jennifer and Elspeth, and stepchildren Dan, David, and Margaret and their families in prayer.
NEXT WEEK SUNDAY SERVICES SEPT 23 | Matthew 8:23-9:9 8:00 am 10:00 am 6:00 pm
Holy Communion Morning Prayer Evening Service
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From the Helping Point Team Our excitement is building for the 2018 Helping Point India Missions Team. We have spent the past weeks booking flights, navigating VISA applications, making plans to meet with mentors Caroline and Paul Ratsoy, skyping with Bidyuta Singh, and most importantly praying together and gelling as a team. During our stay we’ll be teaching the Helping Point community english, dental and oral care, and computer basics. We are also eager to learn some Telugu and are preparing songs to teach the children. The planning is well underway. Throughout our planning, we want to be open-handed and flexible about how God wants to use this trip. This week we spent time chatting with Bidyuta, Director of Helping Point, and were reminded of the persecution of Christians in India, and what a critical time this is for the continued advance of God’s Kingdom there. We were able to spend time in prayer for Bidyuta’s upcoming financial audit and meeting concerning the religion of children in the community. As a team, we desire for the trip to involve the community of St. John’s. Please continue to pray for Helping Point and the team. Specifically, pray for favour with VISA applications this week, and for continued leading and inspiration of the Spirit as we plan. If you would like to support the team financially to help us reach our $5,000 target you can donate through the St. John’s website or by cheque with “India Trip 2018” written on the memo line.
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