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: Romans 12:1-2

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. ² Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Praise and Worship Contd.

Commission Blessings for Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Staff and Volunteers

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.

Communion

Message: “What is transformation?” by Ms. Ps. Jusuf Wijaya

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.

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.

Prayer Care / Concerns: Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Pastor Jusuf Wijaya’s brother and family in Indonesia, Missionaries; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan,  Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, US, Myanmar; 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; 2025 Shining Stars After- school programs, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.

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  

Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.

Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.

Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m. (Summer Open Sessions)

ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.  Interested Volunteer teachers, 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.

-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.

Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month.         Next S.E.T – September 12, 2025, Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311. Note: S.E.T. will return to First Friday in October- December 2025; January 9, 2026 – 2^nd Friday; February 13, 2026-June 5, 2026, First Friday.

Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); 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).  For Friday’s weekly events, contact Jen or Yvonne. Note: Exploration of Acts follows tutorials and dinner, ending with special activities.

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 Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!

Shining Stars Camp Can-Do- July 2 – August 22, 2025

Registration forms online.https://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com/_files/ugd/4a7555_882e1ee6c6fd419eab14cefa13075da6.pdf

SERVE

WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 6-12, 2025. CONTACT YOUTH PASTOR JEREMY KWAN FOR DETAILS.

SERVE is like the best parts of summer camp combined with the best parts of a short-term service trip (Excerpt)

• July 6-12: SERVE Whitehorse – Please be in prayer for all those travelling and for the week itself.  
• WMBC Team: Pastor Jeremy Kwan, Kyla, Mackenzie, Irish, Marciano.

Other Events

• Active in Mission is ongoing. Learn how to join the fun at activeinmission.ca
• Registration is open for Banff Pastors and Spouses Conference: cbwc.ca/bpc 

Shining Stars Care Meals for the DTES:

Thanks for all who volunteered and donated to teams on Thursday / Friday , June 12 & 13, 2025 ( Shining Stars, WMBC , Port Moody Grace Life Group)

Next Shining Stars Care Meals for the DTES, August, 7 & 8,2025. Financial donations are accepted and appreciated.

Mission to Dominican Republic: Contact Yvonne @ 604-307-9237, if your heart is being propelled by the Holy Spirit. Pray! Pray!

Canada, it’s time to pray: National Day of Prayer

By NDOP Organizing Committee

Ottawa Events: July 11 – 13.

August 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Abbotsford, BC: Symphony in the Park

Mill Lake Park Bevan Avenue, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a full symphony orchestra conducted by Calvin Dyck. Mill Lake Park, Abbotsford (near the lawn bowling) Food trucks on site. Parking available at MSA […]

WMBC CHURCH RETREAT-SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!

WHEN: FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 7:00 P.M. – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1:00 P.M.

PRAY, PLAN TO COME AND BE INSPIRED, REFRESHED AND RESTORED!!!  MORE DETAILS FORTHCOMING.

Shining Stars Health and Fitness 5K , Walk / Run, 24 K Bike, Volleyball tournament

Thanks to all who participated, sponsored, pledged, provided prizes and/or products to help us support Kids and families. Be Blessed!

https://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com/blog

Registration form online,https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1428GX176vQ1OU8vqcL5yYt64VD6CekQktyYC1-h9byE/edit

 Encouragement Verses

• Philippians 4:13 ” I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. “
• Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
• John 15:5“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can                do nothing.
• Romans 8:37-38  No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. ³⁸ For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ³⁹ neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Let us pray for all levels of governments, and reduction of non-productive rhetoric, harmony, and beneficial working relationship for the country; cessation of current wars, and allow hope, joy, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

 Plan For Mission Fest Conference 2026

(from https://conference.missioncentral.ca/mfbc2026)

WHEN: February 12–14, 2026
WHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC)

Theme is “My Love For You”

Our 2026 conference will be centered around experiencing Jesus’ manifest love for us, based on the Apostle John’s life-changing vision of Jesus in Revelation 1. John writes, in the introduction to that vision:

To him who loves us and has set us free from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Revelation 1:5–6