St. John’s Vancouver Things happening in the life of our church and in our community April 21, 2019
What’s up at St. John’s CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ASSISTANT Are you passionate about the Gospel of Christ? Do you love children and families and have a demonstrated ability to teach children and nurture their spiritual growth? If so, you might be interested in working on staff at St. John’s as the Children’s Ministry Assistant (part-time at 24 hours per week). The application deadline is May 15, 2019. A job description and application details can be found on our website at stjohnsvancouver.org/jobs. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES We are looking for a full-time Director of Student Ministries to lead our Youth Group of about 75 youth aged 12-18 years. As the Director of Student Ministries you would be responsible for overseeing, developing, and implementing a Christ-centered program for the purpose of making Christian disciples. As well, you would be responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and leading a volunteer youth leadership team. For a detailed job description, and application instructions, look online tomorrow, www.stjohnsvancouver.org/jobs. Application deadline is May 15, 2019.
ONLY 3 MORE SLEEPS After three years of waiting, this Wednesday, the Satar’s, our sponsored family from Afghanistan (via India), will be arriving in Vancouver. The Refugee committee has been busy these last few weeks securing and furnishing an apartment, several of the committee will be at the airport to welcome them to Canada. As most of you are aware, St. John’s is responsible for providing financial support for their first year in Canada. We expect the total cost of support will be close to $45,000. So far this year we have received $4,000 in donations to the Refugee Fund. As you can see there is a large gap between what we have received and what we will need. We ask that you prayerfully consider a special offering to St. John’s Refugee Fund. We are also planning a special welcome celebration for the family at the church on Saturday, May 11. More details to come on this event.
KEEPING COMPANY WITH GOD // APR 29 @ 7:30 PM Does it feel like Easter is over too quickly? Come to Keeping Company with God: rest, reflection and restoration at the end of the day on Monday, April 29 at 7:30 pm. At this worship service we will remember our risen Saviour in music, a short reflection on a Bible passage, and prayers. Like the disciple Thomas we need the hope and peace Easter brings. If you have questions, please contact Manya Egerton megerton@telus.net FINDING HOPE, LIVING LIFE Journey Canada’s annual fundraiser will be on Saturday, May 11, 7:00 pm at Nelson Avenue Community Church, Burnaby. Everyone is welcome to come and hear stories of hope and healing through Jesus (including words of support from our own Dan and Cathryn Gifford). The evening will include live music, a silent auction, and appetizers, and desserts. Come and find our why some many of us at St. John’s are excited about this ministry! Tickets can be purachased at journeycanada. org/2019
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Calendar PURSUING OUR THREE PRIORITIES: A STAFFING UPDATE At our Annual General Meeting in March David Short spoke about organizing our vision for the future around three priorities (pillars): Gospel Proclamation, Gospel Formation, and Gospel Application. As David explained, pursuing these priorities will involve staffing changes and additions over the coming year. We are happy to announce that Rev. Jeremy Graham will be moving from his position as Director of Children’s and Family Ministries to a dual position overseeing both the Gospel Application Pillar and Family Ministries. Jeremy will be responsible for developing and implementing programs and events that equip our members to engage the culture faithfully and effectively. We are also pleased to announce that Jessica Fehr, will move from her role as the Children’s Minister Coordinator to become the new Director of Children’s Ministries. Jessica is a certified teacher with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Regent. She has worked in children’s ministries at St. John’s for the last three years. TAD AND NICOLE INBODEN ARE SAYING GOODBYE TO ST. JOHN’S We are sad to announce that Tad and Nicole will be leaving St. John’s as of June 30. Tad and Nicole are resigning as the Directors of Student Ministries. They will be moving to Denver, Colorado, where Nicole’s sister and Audrey’s cousins live. Tad has accepted a churchplanting residency at a church in Denver. We are grateful to God for their fruitful ministry, and love for our youth. While we are excited for what lies ahead for them, we will miss them very much. CONDOLENCE On April 16 Dr. Ed Gentis passed away. Ed and wife Lotte were members of St. John’s for many years. Ed’s memorial service details are yet to be determined and will be forthcoming. Please give thanks to the Lord for Ed’s faithful service to his Savior Jesus Christ and pray for his family including Lotte, Michelle, and Charlotte and grandson Josh as they give thanks and grieve the loss of their husband, father, and grandfather. CONDOLENCE On April 12 Birdie Delves died at the age of 86. While Birdie was not a member of St. John’s she regularly attended the senior’s ministry and other St. John’s ministries with her daughter Michelle Victory. Birdie’s memorial service will be held on April 23 at 3:00 pm at St Helen’s Anglican Church, 10787 128th Street, Surrey. We give thanks to the Lord for Birdie’s faithful service to her Savior Jesus Christ and pray for her family as they give thanks and grieve the loss of their mother and grandmother.
MONDAY, APRIL 22 10:45 am Little Years WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 7:20 am
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
6:30 pm
Ekklesia (18 to 20-somethings)
THURSDAY, APRIL 25 10:00 am Women @ 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 26 10:30 am
ESL Discussion Group
6:00 pm
Youth (grades 7-12)
SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Genesis 1:1-2:3 7:30 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Morning Prayer 11:00 am Morning Prayer 11:00 am Catechism 6:00 pm Holy Communion LEARN MORE AT SJVAN.ORG/CALENDAR