St. John’s Vancouver Things happening in the life of our church and in our community May 19, 2019
What’s up at St. John’s AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR // TONIGHT
LEARNERS’ EXCHANGE
Tonight as part of the evening service we will hear from the African Children’s Choir. Come and experience a uniquely immersive program that shows the beauty, dignity, and potential of each African child!
Every Sunday in the Café Room at 9:00 am, Learners’ Exchange offers stimulating speakers and engaging discussions.
The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices, and lively African songs and dances. Their show combines traditional hymns with African cultural sounds and a stunning visual story of God’s faithfulness. A free-will offering will be taken to help support the educational programs of Music for Life. Music for Life has relief and development programs in seven African countries and they have currently educated over 52,000 children and hundreds of thousands of lives have been impacted by their international relief and development programs. We hope you’ll join us for this unique worship experience through song, dance, and video story-telling! KEEPING COMPANY WITH GOD POTLUCK DINNER // MAY 27 Everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious meal and hear from Margaret Wilson. She has lived and worked in many parts of the world and will share how, over many years, she has kept “Learning to Trust in the Goodness of God.” Some of us had the privilege to hear Margaret speak at a St. John’s women’s brunch several years ago. But she has much more to share, and this time men can come! Feel free to invite friends who don’t usually come to St. John’s. If you are able, email Manya the dish you plan to bring megerton@telus.net. Last minute guests are also welcome. Join us at 6:30 pm. JOB OPENINGS DIRECTOR OF EVANGELISM St. John’s is committed to reaching out to our city with the good news of Christ and we are looking to bring someone on to our staff who will lead us in presenting Christ to Vancouver. The Director of Evangelism job has two main areas of responsibility. The first is to do the work of evangelism, including, implementing and leading evangelistic initiatives both inside and outside the church. The second is training and supporting members of the congregation.
May 19 // Richard Bates The Kingdom as Reality in the Writings of Dallas Willard May 26 // Mel Dhanaraj Tonight we feast, but first we dance PARKING We have received complaints from our neighbours who are unable to get out of their garages on Sunday as people are parking in the alley. Please do not park in the alley beside the church, but find spots on the street. Cars left in the alley may be towed. SENIORS TEA // MAY 21 Join us on Tuesday, May 21 at 1:30 pm in the church chapel for tea and coffee. Brie Tarras will be sharing about ways that God has surprised her. Please RSVP to Margaret Wilson, margaret@sjvan.org or 778 838-7400.
A detailed job description can be found at stjohnsvancouver.org/jobs. ASCENSION DAY SERVICE // MAY 30 Join us on Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 pm for the Ascension Day Service. We will meet in the sanctuary at St. John’s Vancouver, 5350 Baillie Street. GET OUR WEEKLY EMAIL WITH ALL EVENTS HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE PARISH EMAIL LIST AT SJVAN.ORG
In our Community UNION GOSPEL MISSION RETREAT // VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Each year UGM runs a weekend retreat for kids connected to UGM in the downtown eastside. They take about 50 kids from grades two to seven to Camp Kawkawa! This year the retreat is from Friday, June 7 at 3:00 pm until Sunday, June 9 at 4:00 pm. This weekend gives kids the chance to experience camp, get away from the city, and encounter Jesus. UGM is looking for adult volunteers to be cabin leaders, as well as a volunteer who is trained in lifeguarding. Accommodation, meals, and transportation from UGM to the camp and back will be provided. If you are interested in being involved, email volunteers@ugm.ca. FAITH IN THE WORLD OF WORK
Calendar MONDAY, MAY 20 10:45 am Little Years TUESDAY, MAY 21 1:30 pm Senior’s Tea WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 7:20 am
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
6:30 pm
Ekklesia (18 to 20-somethings)
THURSDAY, MAY 23
Regent College will be hosting a conference June 14-15 which will explore how work is a critical part of Christian discipleship. The conference will conclude with a concert featuring The Porter’s Gate – a collective of musicians including Isaac Wardell, Audrey Assad, and more. More info including registration and details regarding scholarships is available at rgnt.net/work.
10:30 am
IMPROVISATIONAL LEADERSHIP // MAY 20 @ 7:30 PM
ESL Discussion Group
6:00 pm
Youth
Great music and creative leadership join together in this evening performance-lecture. Mark Glanville’s jazz quartet will showcase the complex and vibrant dynamics of improvisation. Jeff Greenman, President of Regent College, will unpack the implications of creative improvisation in leadership, examining what leaders do, how they are formed, and how communities flourish. This event will take place at Regent College, 5800 University Blvd. BIBLE IN A DAY // JUNE 8 In this one-day course you’ll discover the Bible’s purpose, explore the big themes, and find out why the Bible is the most important book ever written. Whether you believe the Bible or not, this course will provide a unique overview of God’s one big overarching story. Miracles included. St. John’s Richmond Church is hosting Bible in a Day on June 8. It will run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, and costs $40 (which includes a catered lunch, workbook, and free parking). To register visit bible-in-a-day.com.
10:00 am Women@10 FRIDAY, MAY 24
SUNDAY, MAY 26 Luke 15:11-32 7:30 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Morning Prayer 11:00 am Morning Prayer 12:30 pm Missions Lunch 6:00 pm Holy Communion LEARN MORE AT SJVAN.ORG/CALENDAR
PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE 100 INTERNS! Monday, June 10, 2019 6:00 pm The Arbutus Club 2001 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver tickets: $150/person
Please join us for dinner and an evening of celebration and thanksgiving for the Artizo Ministry. 20 years later and 100 interns graduated, we will pause to eat and celebrate together and give thanks for this ministry of the word. If you have attended St. John’s over these past 20 years you have benefited from and contributed to this ministry. On this evening we will eat, celebrate, debut a new Artizo video and hear a keynote address from former Artizo intern, Jim Salladin. All are welcome.
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