St. John’s Vancouver Things happening in the life of our church and in our community May 26, 2019
What’s up at St. John’s MISSIONS LUNCH // TODAY
LEARNERS’ EXCHANGE
Today after the 11:00 am service we will be having a missions lunch. Richie Speidel, who works with the Navigators, will be sharing about his work leading the UBC campus ministry team. Please join us downstairs. Lunch will cost $5/person or $10/family.
Every Sunday in the Café Room at 9:00 am, Learners’ Exchange offers stimulating speakers and engaging discussions.
OPPORTUNITY TO HOST
May 26 // Mel Dhanaraj Tonight we feast, but first we dance
Jim and Amber Salladin, former SJV staff members, and their two boys will be visiting us from June 9-17. We are looking to house them during their visit. Jim will be speaking at the Artizo 100th celebration, as well as preaching at St. John’s. If you are going to be away and looking for someone to house sit, or you have room to accommodate them please contact Krista at krista@sjvan.org.
KEEPING COMPANY WITH GOD POTLUCK DINNER // MAY 27 All are 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 men can come hear from her this time! Feel free to invite friends who don’t usually come to St. John’s or Keeping Company with God. If you are able, please email Manya the dish you plan to bring, megerton@telus.net. Last minute guests are also welcome. Join us at 6:30 pm. SOUP SUNDAY // JUNE 2 We have a special treat for you for our next Soup Sunday: Joel’s Bread! Joel is a member of St. John’s who has been doing some serious bread making this past year. We will get to taste his homemade bread, eat soup, and hang out. Invite a friend, play some games, and chat with some great people. Soup and bread will be ready downstairs after the Evening Service. We will start winding down around 8:30 pm, but feel free to leave when you’re ready. If you are super keen on playing a game, bring one along!
June 2 // James Wagner The Christian and Anxiety 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. QUARTERLY PRAYER MEETING Join us on Monday, June 3 for our prayer meeting. We will hear from a guest speaker and will continue to think about reaching out to people with the gospel. We will start at 7:30 pm.
This is our last Soup Sunday before summer-break. But don’t fret, we’ll resume in September! If you would like to volunteer for the fall on the Soup-Making Team, Set-up Team, or Take-down Team, email Katy at katy@sjvan.org.
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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 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. CONCERT: STEPHEN JAMES & CAROLYN ARENDS // JUNE 28 Stephen James will be preaching at St. John’s on Sunday, June 23, but if you’d like an opportunity to hear his music there will be a concert at Regent College at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 28. He will be joined by Carolyn Arends for an evening of music and storytelling in an intimate setting. Funds raised will benefit Barnabas Family Ministries Station building project. Tickets and more information will be available soon. If you wish to be involved, please email Cheryl Chang at cmclaw88@gmail.com. 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. A detailed job description can be found at stjohnsvancouver.org/jobs.
Calendar MONDAY, MAY 27 10:45 am Little Years 6:30 pm
Keeping Company with God
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 7:20 am
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
6:30 pm
Ekklesia (18 to 20-somethings)
THURSDAY, MAY 30 10:00 am Women@10 7:30 pm
Ascension Day Service
FRIDAY, MAY 31 6:00 pm
Youth (grades 7-12)
SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Acts 17:22-31 7:30 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Holy Communion 11:00 am Holy Communion 6:00 pm Evening Service 7:00 pm Soup Sunday LEARN MORE AT SJVAN.ORG/CALENDAR
ASCENSION DAY SERVICE // THURSDAY, MAY 30 The Bible tells us that Christ’s ascension took place forty days after his resurrection, and while our celebration of Easter is an important and joyful time, it is important for us to remember also our Lord’s ascension to his throne in heaven. Jesus’ ascension assures us that he rules over all creation with the Father and by the Holy Spirit. Were it not for his ascendancy, chaos would ensue throughout the earth. Yet, through his shepherding in heaven, world order is in his hands. Each person who believes in Jesus is in the hands of our Good Shepherd who prays for us as He rules. As Jim Packer writes in A Concise Theology, In sovereignty he now lavishes upon us the benefits of his suffering won for us. He pleads for us by his presence on His Father’s throne. Our Lord’s life in heaven is his prayer. From his throne he sends the Holy Spirit constantly to enrich his people and equip them for service. Join us on Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 pm as we celebrate the gracious and powerful rule of Jesus in a special Ascension Day Service.
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