Sunday Worship Service and Activities
Sunday Worship
April 26, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday Worship Service
Ward Memorial Baptist Church, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver, BC V5K 3V2
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
Church Office 604 255-3949
Snr. Pastor Jusuf Wijaya 604 724-1158
Youth Pastor: Jeremy Kwan 613-316-8975
G&I Shining Stars Youth Society 604 307-9237
Opening Prayer/Welcome/Worship/Praise: Worship Team
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:9-13
The Calling of Matthew
9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.
10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’[a] For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Praise and Worship Contd.
God’s Tithes Our Offering: E-transfer to: wardoffering@gmail.com; questions, contact Vanessa @ +1 (778) 837-7408, or vness.lal@gmail.com
Can also drop off in mail slot at church or send by mail.
Message: “Matthew, from Tax collector to Gospel writer” by Pas. Jusuf Wijaya
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Comfort, Care and Peace for families whose loved ones have passed away; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Iran, Cuba, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, US, Caribbean Islands and other hurricane impacted areas; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Unhoused; Peace and Harmony across Canada / USA, Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2026 Shining Stars After- school, and camp programs, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Benediction
Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m.
Mark your Calendar:
Register today for SERVE 2026, taking place July 5-11 in Wetaskiwin
Contact Peter Anderson at panderson@cbwc.ca
for more SERVE info.
April 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9 p.m. (to May 28)
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. starting on April 21 to April 28, 2026, in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers and assistants contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. April 21-May 28, 2026
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month (except in January and September). Next S.E.T – May 1, 2026, Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time in March and April S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to West Coast Christian School Music Teacher and Students and the HSCPC Team).
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Shining Stars Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Special Events have later ending time, but youth will be dropped off at their respective homes).
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Simon, for more information on weekly events!
Other Events
May 22,2026
Rise – Bez Gospel Choir with Marcus Mosely, Langley, BC
July 6- August 28,2026
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures
Shine, Mentor & Care
Register your children/youth early to reserve your space!!
https://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com/_files/ugd/4a7555_e833cac87e5a428092a0050eb647108c.pdf
Encouragement
- Romans 12: 16-18 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
- John 11:25: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.
- John 14:27: Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
- Colossians 3:13: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you”.
- Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Dear Lord, illuminate us, our families, schools, workplaces, in our nation and among the nations of the earth with hope, joy, peace, unending love and inspiration. Let our leaders work together with wisdom across alleged or observed dividing lines to achieve peaceful and equitable outcomes. Enable the countries at war to find peaceful ways to communicate with each other. Let our leaders across this country and beyond discern and embrace meaningful dialogues that promote peace in all areas.