SERMON NOTES
WH AT ’S UP AT S T. JOHN’S JOIN THE CHOIR
FLOWERS
We’ve had several well-earned retirements in the choir recently and are in need of new sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. We practice weekly on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 pm and perform at both the 9:00 and 11:00 am service (you get to choose which service you’ll sing at). Our upcoming big concerts are:
The flowers on the Credence Table are given to the glory of God and in memory of Don Duane Eyford from his loving wife, Susan Eyford and family.
• November 10 – Remembrance Day Concert
• Dec 2 – Advent Carol Service
• Dec 16 – 9 Lessons & Carols Service
LEARNERS’ EXCHANGE
If you are interested, contact Terry Fullerton, terry@sjvan.org or 604329-9594, or David Poon, dporgan@gmail.com or 604-729-0836.
Every Sunday in the Café Room at 9:00 am, Learners’ Exchange offers stimulating speakers and engaging discussions.
ESL DISCUSSION GROUP
Sept 30: Dan Gifford Update on Gafcon
We have a friendship group for ESL Learners that provides a great opportunity to practice speaking English while learning about Canadian culture and Christianity. We invite you to bring your friends and neighbours to our meeting on Friday, October 5 at 10:30 am. We meet every second Friday. Dates can be found on the church calendar on the St. John’s website. If you are looking for more information, please contact Sandra Leskewich, sandralesk@telus.net or 604-418-7885. LIVING THEOLOGICALLY SERIES: LET’S TALK ABOUT MARGINALIZATION After the Evening Service tonight (7:15-8:30 pm) a group from St. John’s and Jacob’s Well will be gathering to share about 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 (and enjoying a tasty meal while we’re at it). Join us in the fellowship hall right after the service. BAPTISM We will be having baptisms on October 28 at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services and November 4 at the 6:00 pm service. If you are considering being baptized please apply by October 14. Preparation classes will happen on October 20 and 27. Applications can be found on the website sjvan.org/ceremonies
Oct 7: R emembering Bill and Betty Chandler
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. MALAWI TRIP 2019 Today after the 11:00 am service we will be holding an informational meeting about the Malawi trip next year. If you are interested in being part of the 2019 team or would like more information we encourage you to come. We will meet in the library.
IN OUR COMMUNITY JACOB’S WELL WORKSHOP | OCTOBER 12 & 13 On Friday, Oct 12 (6:30-9:30 PM) and Saturday Oct 13 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm), Jacob’s Well, a parachurch community in the Downtown Eastside is offering a workshop where we explore issues of charity, justice, and God’s heart for people living on the margins of society. To register, email workshop@jacobswell.ca or call 604-681-4898. The cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Saturday lunch is included. REFUGEE OUTREACH St. John’s partners with the faith-based agency, Journey Home, that welcomes and assists refugee claimants. They have let us know of two new ways to be involved: 1.
There is an Afghan family of eight who are in desperate need of immediate housing and support. Journey Home Canada is full and is looking to their partner churches to ask if there is any available housing. Please pray for housing and contact Jonathan Baylis jonathan@baylis.ca or 604-375-6570 if you know of a way to assist the family.
ANIC MEETING OCTOBER 4 At our upcoming synod in Abbotsford, BC some significant changes to the structure of ANiC will be proposed and considered. In preparation for those discussions you are invited to a gathering on Thursday, October 4 from 7:009:00 pm at Good Shepherd Church (189 West 11 Ave, Vancouver) that will introduce a proposal to organise ANiC into multiple dioceses and give an opportunity for delegates and church members to ask questions.
2. There is an event taking place in Chicago at the end of October for those working with refugees or who are interested in doing so. The Refugee Highway Partnership, a global and regional network of Christian organizations, churches and individuals in refugee ministry, conducts an annual Refugee Roundtable gathering in North America. It is an inspiring time of encouragement, learning, networking, worship, and connecting with others from across the continent. Information regarding the roundtable can be found here.
NEXT WEEK SUNDAY SERVICES OCT 7 | Matthew 9:18-34 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm
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LEARNERS’EXCHANGE At St. John’s, there is a weekly opportunity for adult education at Learners’ Exchange. It began in 1980 as a joint initiative by Dr. JI Packer and Rev. Harry Robinson and continues under the chair of Dr. Packer, providing a unique opportunity to meet, learn, and grow. Learners’ Exchange was founded on the principle that we are all learners and all have something to share. Each week there is a presentation followed by an exchange of questions and ideas where all are encouraged to participate. Our list of speakers comes from members of the congregation and they present on a topic that falls under one or more of the four pillars of Learner’s Exchange: Christian History, The Bible, Anglicanism, Applying our faith in daily life. In the past, we’ve heard presentations on a wide range of topics as diverse as Pursuing Friendships with People on the Margins of Vancouver, Comparing the Gospels, Doctrines of Hell, and True Unity in Anglicanism. We meet each Sunday in the cafe room at 9:00 am. Coffee and refreshments are offered in advance and the atmosphere is friendly. It is a great way to meet people and find your place in the larger congregation of St. John’s. If you’re looking for a friendly informal small group that meets regularly, come and join us at Learner’s Exchange.
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