St. John's Vancouver // June 17, 2018 News and Events

SERMON NOTES

AT S T. JOHN’S OPERATION BABY BOTTLE | RETURN TODAY

LEARNERS’ EXCHANGE

Today is the day to return your baby bottles for the Vancouver Crisis Pregnancy Centre. Your financial and prayer support is what keeps us going, and we want you to know how thankful we are. You can turn in your baby bottle to Janice or Kelsey in the church foyer after service. If you forgot your bottle this week, feel free to hand it to Janice or Kelsey on a later Sunday.

Every Sunday in the Café Room at 9:00 am, Learners’ Exchange offers stimulating speakers and engaging discussions.

SENIOR’S MINISTRY | JUNE 19 Join us for tea and coffee in the church chapel on Tuesday, June 19 at 1:30 pm.

Dr. Packer will be speaking on “Knowing God” and the making of the book. Please RSVP to Margaret Wilson at margaret@sjvan.org or call 778-838-7400.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST JOB AT ST. JOHN’S Are you looking for a job working with an great team of staff and volunteers using your skills in administration and organization to contribute to the mission of the church? If so, please consider applying for the full-time Administrative Specialist position that begins July 15. A more complete job description and details about applying can be found on our web site stjohnsvancouver.org/jobs. The application deadline is June 22, 2018.

EVENSONG | JUNE 19 Evensong will be this coming Tuesday, June 19, at 5:30 pm followed by supper together.

This will be the last evensong until September and rumour has it that there will be a special dessert to celebrate the season of prayer, praise, and fellowship we have enjoyed together.

June 17: Dr James Houston Child Theology June 24: Dr. J.I. Packer Comparing the Gospels

CELEBRATING DAVID & DAN On Sunday, September 9 we will celebrate David Short’s 25th, and Dan Gifford’s 20th anniversary at the 10:00 am service. As part of the celebration, we invite you to write notes of congratulations and musings that we will deliver to them on the day. Please put your cards in a sealed envelope and either send it to the church office by mail or drop it off during Sunday services in June. Your envelope should indicate whether it is for Dan or David and marked “anniversary celebration”. Photos are welcomed. The address for the church office can be found on the back page.

IN OUR COMMUNITY CONDOLENCE On Monday June 11 Carolyn Thomas passed away peacefully after fulfilling a life of love and service with hope in Jesus Christ. Carolyn’s family members were at her side at the time of death. Please remember in your prayers Bill (husband) and family members including: Kathy and Dave Stevens (Michelle, Paul, Nicole and Allison); Bill and Bronwen Thomas (Georgia, Nathan and Anna); Suzie and Dylan Thomas (Jacqueline); Elizabeth and Philippe Thomas-Raynaud (Chloé and Noa).

The funeral will be held on June 28 at 1:00 pm at St. John’s Vancouver Church (5350 Baillie St.).

CONDOLENCE On May 27 Edie Rittinger’s sister, Alice Powell, passed away. Please pray for Edie and family as they give thanks for Alice’s life and attend the funeral on June 18th in Regina.

MISSION’S UPDATE | JUNE 21 7:30 PM A family working in Central Asia, will be giving us an update on their work on the evening of June 21st at 7:30 pm. This will be held at the Friebel’s home, 3820 West 19th Avenue, and dessert will be provided.

Please RSVP to stevenfriebel@gmail.com or 604-220-1771.

NEXT WEEK SUNDAY SERVICES JUNE 24 | Isaiah 28:14–29 8:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Evening Holy Communion Get our weekly email with all events happening in our community by subscribing to the parish email list at sjvan.org

THE PROBLEM WITH CHRISTIANITY New Sermon Series

Christians are convinced that the good news about Jesus is a source of joy and wonder. Jesus was right to teach that the kingdom of heaven is like the man who found the pearl of great price. Yet, many of us have difficulty talking to our family, friends, and neighbours about the gospel. It feels like there is a large gap between them and faith. To them, Christianity seems outdated, bigoted, backward, oldfashioned. Christianity is a problem to be avoided.

This series is called, “The Problem with Christianity.” In it, we want to engage with the real questions that people have about faith in order to bridge the gap. We will focus on seven perceived problems in a way that addresses the heart concerns of our culture with the person of Jesus Christ. Our hope is that this series will both engage those interested in Christianity and equip those seeking to reach out.

THE LINE UP

June 17 The Exclusivity Problem

June 24 The Wrath Problem

July 1 The Suffering Problem

July 8 The Integrity Problem

July 15 The Lifestyle Problem

July 22 The Bible Problem

July 29 The Sex Problem

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