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February 9, 2020
LANTERN FESTIVAL CANCELLED!
As you all know the Coronavirus has created deep concern and anxiety throughout the world, as well as here in the Vancouver area. Having prayed about the Lantern Festival in this context, and spoken to several of the people organizing the event, it seemed wise to cancel this event. We want this cancellation to be an expression of St. John’s concern for our friends from China. By God’s grace this is an opportunity for us as a church family to pray for those in China who are suffering and frightened because of this disease, as well as for their family and friends here in Canada.
YOUTH PARENT NIGHT: THE PORN MYTH FRIDAY, FEB 21 // 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM SPEAKER: MIN-SOO KANG
Join Rev. Jeremy Graham and Min-Soo Kang in a candid, Scripture-centred discussion on pornography and sexual temptation in our digital age. We aim to equip you for conversations with your teen about the destructive influence of pornography on our brain and relationships and the forgiveness we have in Christ who’s power re-orients our desires towards a deeper love that truly satisfies. Please feel free to pass along an invitation to attend! If you have any questions contact Jeremy, jeremy@sjvan.org.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTING SERIES SUNDAY, FEB 23 // 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM SPEAKER: REV. JEREMY GRAHAM
Drawing on Andy Crouch’s book The Tech-Wise Family and other helpful resources, Rev. Jeremy Graham will lead a three-part workshop which invites participation and dialogue around the biblical perspective on technology and how can it inform your family? NEXT UPCOMING DATE: Sunday, Feb 23 at 12:30 pm-2 pm WHERE: St John’s Vancouver COST: $30 per family for childcare and course materials REGISTER: www.stjohnsvancouver.org/events
WELCOME SESSIONS SUNDAYS, MAR 1 - 29 // 12:30 PM
We are launching a new course for anyone who considers themselves new to our church. We’ll cover a different topic each week and talk about what it means to be part of St. John’s. Each course will have a small cohort, providing participants with the opportunity to know one another over the four weeks. We’ll meet together for an hour and a half with lunch and childcare provided. Please register online! We look forward to getting to know you! If you have any questions please email aaron@sjvan.org.
VESTRY MEETING MONDAY, MAR 2 // 7:30 PM
We invite the entire congregation to come to our Annual Vestry meeting where we will reflect on 2019 and look forward to 2020. We will be hearing from our Rector David Short and other ministry leaders as well as voting the 2020 budget, and electing our Board of Trustees. Please join us on Monday, March 2 at 7:30 pm here at the church. Our annual report and financial statements will be published prior to this meeting.
QUARTERLY PRAYER MEETING MONDAY, FEB 10 // 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
It’s time for our next quarterly prayer meeting! Come join us on February 10th for an evening of teaching, sharing, and prayer. We’ll be focusing specifically on prayers for Gospel Proclamation and our search for a new building. Feel free to bring a baked good with you. For more information call the St. John’s offices at 604-558-4400.
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FEB 11 Join in for the service of Evensong, followed by dinner, dessert and fellowship.
GRIEF GROUP // FEB 6 - APRIL 2
What can we say? Grief is complex and complicated but a time to experience God’s comfort and hope. Sometimes it is difficult to recognize the comfort of the gospel but other times you find Jesus’ hope in time of loss is like a renewal of your conversion.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 11 // 5:30 pm WHERE: Fellowship Hall For more information call the St. John’s offices at 604-558-4400.
At SJV we want to walk along side you in your grief with the Psalmists. Beginning February 6 we will begin a 9 session grief group/bible study meeting weekly.
DISCIPLESHIP // FEB 13
This is an eight-session journey through Paul’s letter to the Philippians that is designed to help followers of Jesus discover the joy, unity, righteousness and love which are theirs in Christ. It features documentary-style films and inspiring real-life stories from around the world and Bible studies.
Please contact james@sjvan.org for more information or visit the website for registration.
NOMINATIONS FOR TRUSTEES
Please register online on the women’s ministry page of the website or by emailing women@sjvan.org
The Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2020 St. John’s Board of Trustees. The Trustees are responsible for setting the vision and providing overall governance at St. John’s. If you know someone who would be suitable for this position of leadership please contact our People’s Warden, Joanne Sawatzky at jmccran@gmail.com by Feb 17.
WHAT’S UP NEXT SUNDAY
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LEARNER’S EXCHANGE // FEB 9 & 16 SPEAKER
TOPIC
Jeff Greenman
Anglicanism Part 3
Harvey Guest
The Transfiguration
SENIORS MINISTRY // FEB 18
SUN, FEB 16 7:30 AM holy communion
11:00 AM holy communion
9:00 AM holy communion
6:00 PM compline
Join us for tea and coffee at 1:30 pm in the church chapel. Ben Roberts, Director of Training at St John’s Vancouver, will be speaking on, “Love is Stronger than Death” Please RSVP to Margaret Wilson, margaret@sjvan.org or 778 838- 7400
topic: evening
catechism
ARE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OUTDATED, REGRESSIVE, & IRRELEVANT?
MORNING CATECHISM SUNDAY, FEB 9 // 11:00 AM
EVENING CATECHISM SESSIONS SUNDAY, FEB 9 - MAY 31 // 7:15 PM
What is the communion of Saints? The vital connection between God, His people, and each other. This includes the Church militant and triumphant, and all those who are in Christ throughout all time and place.
What is Catechism? It’s far more than memorizing questions and answers! It’s not just for new Christians. Catechism is a means for life-long growth in the knowledge and love of God and a guide for considering how this impacts your everyday life.
Please come along as we dig into this reality and consider the consequences of the truth that “we are all in this together.”
You can expect lively discussion, systematic teaching, and honest prayer around central aspects of the Christian faith and life.
Please email ben@sjvan.org for more information.
this week’s topic:
starting this week
Are the 10 commandments outdated, regressive, and irrelevant?
This week we’ll dive back into the commandments with a recap for newcomers and an argument for their meaning and helpfulness in the christian life. Please join us for discussion and a light meal!
St. John’s Vancouver Offices: 2325 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J2 // Phone: 604-558-4400 stjohnsvancouver.org