New & Events - 2020-02-23

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February 23, 2020

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MISSIONS LUNCH: INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AT UBC SUNDAY, FEB 23 // 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Come hear about the making of disciples of all nations at UBC. Through hospitality and Bible studies, Susan Norman ministers to visiting scholars and Alan Lensink shares the good news among 10,000 graduate students. They will be joined by their colleague James Allaway, who supports new graduates to be witnesses in their workplace.

The lunch will be held downstairs in Fellowship Hall after 11am service. $5 per person, $10 per family.

SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTING SERIES SUNDAY, FEB 23 // 12:30 PM - 1:30 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

AGM/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.

ASH WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY, FEB 26 // 7:30 PM Our Ash Wednesday service is on Wednesday, Feb 26 at 7:30 pm. We invite you to join us in beginning the season of Lent by drawing near to God to hear again the gospel pardon and peace we have received in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Our annual Lenten devotional Practicing Lent will also be available starting Ash Wednesday.

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Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!

PSALM 31: 24

EVENING CATECHISM SESSIONS SUNDAY, FEB 9 - MAY 31 // 7:15 PM

This week’s topic: How do we Nourish Life in a culture of death?

The sixth commandment, “You shall not murder,” is more than a prohibition against certain types of killing. It affirms the sacredness of all human life, from conception to natural death, as made in God’s image. Come join a vibrant conversation about how we can apply the gospel of abundant new life in Jesus’ name as we cherish and defend life, seeking to be slow to anger and quick to forgive.

Come along for a light meal and a heavy discussion.

GRIEF GROUP // FEB 6 - APRIL 16

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.

DISCIPLESHIP // FEB 20

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.

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.

Please register online on the women’s ministry page of the website or by emailing women@sjvan.org

Please contact james@sjvan.org for more information or visit the website for registration.

LEARNER’S EXCHANGE // FEB 23 & MAR 1

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WHAT’S UP NEXT SUNDAY

SUN, MARCH 1 7:30 AM holy communion

11:00 AM holy communion

9:00 AM holy communion

6:00 PM evening prayer

SPEAKER

Dan Gifford

TOPIC Apostle of Grace--The Life of St. PauMedieval

Cindy Aalders

Women’s Spirituality

HAVE YOU MISSED ANY SERMONS FROM THE MATTHEW SERIES? Visit stjohnsvancouver.org/sermons to catch any sessions you may have missed.

WELCOME SESSIONS SUNDAYS, MAR 1 - 22 // 12:30 PM

Are you new to St John’s, or newish?

Come to our Newcomer Sessions! Each session we cover a different topic and talk about what it means to be part of St. John’s. There is also lots of time to ask questions.

You will be part of a small cohort, providing you with the opportunity to know one another, and staff, over the four weeks. We’ll meet together for an hour and a half with lunch and childcare provided.

If you have any questions contact Aaron, aaron@sjvan.org.

And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation...”

MARK 16:15

St. John’s Vancouver Offices: 2325 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J2 // Phone: 604-558-4400 stjohnsvancouver.org