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.