SERMON NOTES
What ’s up at St. John’s HAPPY ARE THOSE WHO... GIVE THE BOWL A THUMBS UP NOV 25
WOMEN’S RETREAT SAVE THE DATE
A call for all chili enthusiasts, chefs and consumers. We are hosting another chili contest on November 25. We need seven volunteers to make a pot of chili to serve 20 people. We need both chefs and eaters to register online sjvan.org/events or contact james@sjvan.org.
Mark your calendars for a women’s retreat in the new year from February 1-3. We will be heading down to Cedar Springs Retreat Centre, just over the border from Abbotsford.
The competition will take place in the fellowship hall after the 11:00 am service. Come with an appetite! MISSIONS DESSERT EVENING // TONIGHT Tonight after the Evening Service, one of our missionaries will be sharing about what God is doing among the least reached around the world. He will share about his summer short-term trips overseas and give an update about work among refugees in Vancouver. Join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. SENIORS TEA // NOV 20 Join us on November 20 at 1:30 pm in the church chapel for a Q & A with Bruce Milne about his book “Know the Truth.” We’ll learn about how it came into publication, its global impact, and its importance for every day Christian discipleship in the gospel of the Kingdom of God. Bruce Milne is the former pastor of First Baptist Church, Vancouver. Please RSVP to Margaret Wilson, margaret@sjvan.org or 778-838-7400. KEEPING COMPANY WITH GOD // NOV 26 The next few weeks are all about food, work parties, family gatherings, and endless platters of Christmas baking and candies. And yet, these treats don’t satisfy our deep longings. Are you desiring to meet Jesus, the Bread of Life? Come to Keeping Company with God: rest, reflection and restoration at the end of the day. We will meet on Monday, November 26 at 7:30 pm in the chapel. This worship service happens on the last Monday of each month, providing restful renewal. It includes music, a short reflection on a Bible passage, prayers from across the centuries and around the world, and if you so desire, an opportunity to be prayed with by a member of our prayer team. If you have questions, please contact Manya Egerton megerton@telus.net.
Registration will open in early December. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A TEAM TRIP TO MALAWI? St. John’s is accepting applications to join a shortterm mission team trip to Malawi for the summer of 2019. Contact Krista Friebel at krista@ sjvan.org for an application form. Application deadline is December 2. LEARNERS’ EXCHANGE Every Sunday in the Café Room at 9:00 am, Learners’ Exchange offers stimulating speakers and engaging discussions. November 18: Bev Greenwood Two Wills, Thomas Cranmer and the Musicality of Words in the Sixteenth Century November 25 // Mel Dhanaraj Lies My Sunday School Teacher Told Me
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In our community CONDOLENCE We give thanks for the life of Janet Street who died on November 6, 2018 at VGH. Janet served over many years and in a variety ways at St. John’s most notably as our librarian, with the gift of encouragement. Please pray for Janet’s family who live in England. The funeral day will be held on Monday, November 19 at 1:00 pm. The service will be at St. John’s Vancouver, 5350 Baillie Street. MADE IN GOD’S IMAGE // NOV 18 Journey Canada is hosting free seminar called “Made in God’s Image” where they will be discussing sexuality and relationships in our shifting culture. The event will take place at Reality Church, 808 East 19th Ave, Vancouver from 7:00 to 9:30 pm on Sunday, November 18. For more information email info@realityvancouver.com. LIGHTHOUSE ADVENT BREAKFAST // DEC 1 Lighthouse Harbour Ministries is an organization that St. John’s supports as they work with seafarers in Vancouver. Each year they host a breakfast to share and celebrate how God is working through their ministry. All are welcome to attend the breakfast which will happen on Saturday, December 1 at 8:30 am. To reserve a place contact Paul Ratsoy 604-988-5084 or info@sealight.org. The breakfast will take place at Bethany Baptist Church, 22680 Westminster Highway, Richmond.
MONDAY, NOV 19 10:45 am Little Years TUESDAY, NOV 20 1:30 pm Seniors Tea 7:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study
7:30 pm Men’s Bible Study WEDNESDAY, NOV 21 7:20 am
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
6:30 pm
Ekklesia (18 to 20-somethings)
THURSDAY, NOV 22 10:00 am Women @ 10 10:00 am Kids @ 10 7:30 pm Choir Practice FRIDAY, NOV 23 5:45 pm Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm Youth (grade 7-12) SUNDAY, NOV 25 Matthew 11:16-19 7:30 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Morning Prayer 11:00 am Jr Youth Service 11:00 am Morning Prayer 12:30 pm Chili Contest 6:00 pm Holy Communion Learn more at sjvan.org/calendar
Sunday, Dec 2 Advent Carol Service
Thursday, Dec 6 Welcome to Worship
Sunday, Dec 9 Evening Carol Service
4:30 pm // with children’s program A service of music and scripture to begin the Advent season with eyes fixed on the joy of Jesus Christ.
10:00 am // childcare provided Women are invited for a morning of treats, craft making, a marketplace, and to hear the story of Christmas.
6:00 pm // with children’s program A ‘Nothing but the Hits’ celebration, with dramatic readings of the nativity story and Christmas treats.
Monday, Dec 10 Expecting Emmanuel
Tuesday, Dec 11 Brass & Organ Concert
Saturday, Dec 15 First Noel
7:30 pm A service of comfort and hope for those burdened or tired from the busyness of the season.
7:30 pm Christmas music with the VSO Brass Quintet and Terry Fullerton. Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church 2733 West 41st Ave
10:00 am Kids Noel 2:00 pm Christmas Cabaret & Crafts 6:30 pm Cocoa & Carols VanDusen garden, floral hall
Sunday, Dec 16 Lessons & Carols
Monday, Dec 24 Christmas Eve
Tuesday, Dec 25 Christmas Day
4:30 pm A service of readings and music celebrating Christmas. Carols for congregation and choir.
5:00 pm Family Service 8:00 pm Evening Prayer & Eats 10:00 pm Holy Communion
10:00 am Holy Communion
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