SERMON NOTES
What ’s up at St. John’s EVENSONG // TUESDAY, OCT 9
FLOWERS
Evensong will take place at 5:30 pm this Tuesday. We will be meeting in the main floor chapel due to the kitchen renovation. All are welcome.
The flowers today are given by Anna, Michael, Megan, and Caleb Kwan with thanksgiving to God for his love and faithfulness.
SENIOR’S MINISTRY // TUESDAY, OCT 16 Join us for tea and coffee in the church chapel on Tuesday, October 16 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. QUARTERLY PRAYER MEETING // OCTOBER 15 We’re gathering once again for our congregational quarterly prayer meeting. The theme of the evening will be praying evangelistically for those who need to hear and receive the gospel of Jesus Christ. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring a dessert if you can. Hope to see you there!
LEARNERS’ EXCHANGE Every Sunday in the Café Room at 9:00 am, Learners’ Exchange offers stimulating speakers and engaging discussions. Oct 7: R emembering Bill and Betty Chandler Oct 14: Don Lewis “In Darkest London,” A Window on Urban Life and Mission in Victorian England
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. DONATE ITEMS YOU HAVE BEEN MEANING TO SELL The team who is heading to India is seeking donations of used household goods to be sold online on Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, or at the Vancouver Flea Market to raise funds for their upcoming trip. Suitable items include small appliances, electronics, sporting goods, and tools, as well as clothes and anything else we might be able to sell. Volunteers will clean, do minor repairs, and post the items. If you have any unwanted bicycles, we have a mechanic who will service and sell them for us. All proceeds will go toward the expenses of the India team. If you have items to donate, please contact Claire to arrange a dropoff. You can reach her clairesenn@gmail.com or 778-836-2591.
JOIN THE CHOIR We are in need of new sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses in the choir. We practice weekly on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 pm and perform at both the 9:00 and 11:00 am service (but you choose which service you’ll sing at). If you are interested, contact Terry Fullerton, terry@sjvan. org or 604-329-9594, or David Poon, dporgan@gmail.com or 604-729-0836.
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. VANCOUVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE // OCT 18 Since 1949, VCS has been preparing students for a life of transformation and service through excellent, Christ-centered education. VCS will be holding their annual open house, and accepting applications, from 5:00 - 9:00 pm on October 18. This East Vancouver school has recently expanded, opening a new building with Kindergarten to Grade 12 Christian education for over 700 students. Several families in our congregation have been grateful for the education and community this school has provided. Check out their website www.vancs.org to learn more. IN-DEPTH STUDY-TOUR OF REFORMATION GERMANY // APRIL 29 - MAY 8, 2019 The 1517 publication of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses in Wittenberg is widely understood as the event that sparked the Reformation. On the tour you will learn more about that world-changing event with a guided tour of Reformation Germany. Join Professor Iain Provan as he leads from a central base in the lovely city of Erfurt to some of the most important sites of the Reformation, including Worms, Eisenach, and Wittenberg, giving a series of seven lectures along the way.
MONDAY 10:45 am Little Years TUESDAY 5:30 pm Evensong 7:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study
7:30 pm Men’s Bible Study WEDNESDAY 7:20 am
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
6:30 pm
Ekklesia (18 to 20-somethings)
THURSDAY 7:30 am
Women’s Bible Study
10:00 am Women @ 10 10:00 am Kids @ 10 7:30 pm Choir Practice FRIDAY 5:45 pm Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm Youth (grade 7-12) SUNDAY Matthew 9:35-38 7:30 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Morning Prayer 11:00 am Youth Service 11:00 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Evening Service Learn more at sjvan.org/calendar
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