St. John’s Vancouver Things happening in the life of our church and in our community June 23, 2019
What’s up at St. John’s WELCOME TO STEVE JAMES
FLOWERS
This morning, at the 10:00 am service, our guest preacher is Rev. Steve James.
The flowers on the altar today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Patricia Myhill-Jones from her son, Richard and all the Myhill-Jones family.
Steve and Rachel were part of St. John’s 20 years ago. You may remember Steve as a man of music who deeply loves Christ and communicates the gospel both winsomely and effectively. It is a pleaseure to welcome them both.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
FINANCIAL UPDATE TO MAY 31 Offerings to May 31 Annual 2019 Offerings Budget
$689, 325 $2,225,000
We are grateful to God for your generosity to the ministries of St. John’s. As of May 31 we have received 31% of the offerings that we budgeted for in 2019. Ideally, we would have recieved 41% of our budgeted offerings so that our giving and our regular ministry expenses are more in sync. As summer comes, and many of you take holidays, please plan to cotinue with your regular offerings. Please contact Krista Friebel at the church office if you have any questions.
Are you interested in being part of a women’s bible study in the fall? This fall there will be studies both in the day and in the evening. Registration is now open on the website (sjvan.org/women). Registration will be open until the end of June and will re-open at the beginning of September as space allows.
ASK YOURSELF THIS 1. Do you want to further the mission of the church through your work? 2. Are you interested in gaining skills and knowledge of the nonprofit charity sector? 3. Do people often comment on your amazing ability to organize? Bonus Question Is “The Checklist Manifesto” on your list of top 20 books? If you answered yes to these questions you should definitely consider applying for the Administrative Specialist job at St. John’s. For details go to sjvan.org/jobs
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In our Community LUNCHTIME CONCERT: TRACY FEHR Regent College, Thursday, July 8 at noon Jessica Fehr, Soprano, and Artist-in-Residence Tracy Fehr, a lyric coloratura soprano, will present an informal noon-hour concert of songs, stories and reflections. Join Tracy and Jessica for a glimpse into the journeys to Tunisia and enjoy a sampling of music from benefit concerts presented in Canada, the UK and Tunisia. They will be performing at Regent College in the Chapel at noon. They will be sharing stories of single mothers and women at risk in Tunisia and about ACT’s livelihood project which helps to educate, train, and set up small home-based businesses for at risk women, often saving them from prostitution and abandoning their babies. This concert will offer a rich tapestry of songs from 12th century Hildegarde von Bingen to 20th century Spirituals to an a cappella version of the Flower Duet! STEPHEN JAMES AND CAROLYN ARENDS CONCERT Regent College, Friday, June 28 at 7:00 pm Tickets for a wonderful evening of music and storytelling in an intimate setting, can be purchased by going to www.facebook.com/ thestationproject. Click on “Events” on the left side of the page. Funds raised will benefit Barnabas Family Ministries Station building project. OPERATION BABY BOTTLE If you have a baby bottle to return with a donation for the Crisis Pregnancy Centre, you can bring it to:
• the church • the church office (2325 Burrard St) • the Crisis Pregnancy Centre (3809 Main St)
Calendar MONDAY, JUNE 24 10:45 am Little Years WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 7:20 am
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
6:30 pm
Ekklesia (18 to 20-somethings)
SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Psalm 105 8:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Holy Communion LEARN MORE AT SJVAN.ORG/CALENDAR
Sundae Sunday Join us this morning after the 10:00 am service for sundae’s and pogos. Are you wondering what a pogo is? Think of a corndog and you’ll be on the right track. We’ll be serving these up downstairs in the Fellowship Hall and would love to see you there. What will lunch cost?
Pogo $3/person or $5/family
Sundae $3/person or $5/family
Combo $5/person or $10/family
When a month has five Sunday’s, we often host a “Fifth Sunday” event. Each of these is meant to facilitate building connections in our community through fun. Since June has five Sundays, we’re having Sundae Sunday!
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