Sunday Service Bulletin

 WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH

 

“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17

MISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”

VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 

 

Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15 More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Gunn on “Jesus’ Resurrection brings hope”

Benediction

Announcements:

Evening Service

• From 5:00 to 6:30 PM
• Sermon by Ps.Jusuf
• Scripture reading

Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.

Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 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.

Celebration Zone on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.

ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.
Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne. ( Next session will be later in April).

Covid-19 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 )

Cell Groups:

-Gary Hockridge and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @3:00 p.m.

Our Outreach Ministries

ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. New re-opening will be announced soon.

Women’s Gathering Group: Details coming soon!

Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA ); Connections/Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities on-going.

Young Adults with Alyssa Hui /Lorna Horwood- Sundays @12:30 p.m.

Vision School – on-going on Monday evenings at Ward. Contact Chris Lim.

Prayer Care / Concerns:

Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Covid-19  and other viral diseases in all impacted countries and people; Health Care Personnel; Teachers / Students; our Community; Haiti, Afghanistan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria (earthquake impacted); South Korea, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers;  Shelters, Homeless;  Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Shining Stars After- school programs, Students, Parents and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Burmese Fellowship; Seniors; Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.

19^th Annual Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest.

Praise and thanks to all Volunteers and parents who sent their children and youth. Special Thanks to Pastor Chris Solberg and Team who came from The Gospel Chapel Church in Vanderhof to serve at Shining Stars Kidsfest. They were a blessing not only to the children/youth and parents but also for their acts of service to Ward Memorial Baptist Church and gifts of plant boxes for the Shining Stars Kids spring and summer gardening projects.

Easter Egg Hunt

 Following the morning service there  will also be an Easter Egg Hunt and activities for the children.  Donations of Easter eggs will be appreciated and should be brought to the downstairs office by Friday, April 7^th, 2023.

 Attention Parents/ Guardians!!

 Family  Life Canada
Parenting Conference Sign up for free:

Watch or Listen On Demand (April 14-23)
10 Days Free Streaming Access

Get Free Access Below!

We hope you’ll join us for the Family Life Canada Parenting Conference to discover real hope, practical help, and proven wisdom for your parenting journey.

Please fill out your info below to register for this free event. You’ll get a confirmation email immediately in your inbox that has the subject line, “You’re Signed Up for the Parenting Conference!” If you don’t see it, please check your promotions or spam folder or let us know at events@familylifecanada.com.

As our registered guest, you will be receiving a few reminder emails as the event approaches. And then on the morning of April 14th, we’ll send you your 10-Day-Free-Streaming Access to the entire workshop library.

 Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia

Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia

Mission Central:

Thanks to God for the new transition team under the auspices of Steve Schroeder. Further details will be forthcoming. Donations are still needed to eliminate the remaining debt after the Serve Conference.

Vision school on-going on Monday evenings at Ward. Contact Chris Lim.

Shining Stars Bridges of Friendship Banquet and Auction Fundraiser on April 28,2023 at Lady of Sorrows Elementary Gym at 6:30 p.m. Contact Yvonne or Jen at gissys.adm@gmail .com for tickets or ymj@telus.net.

Local Mission Outreach

-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.

-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya and Assoc. Pastor Gary Hockridge.

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 downtown Eastside.

Dear Lord, thank you for the cross, the authentic symbol of the suffering, horrendous pain, you endured for all humanity, shattering all illusions and expectations by crushing the enemy of our souls through your triumph embedded in your unending, unmatched, eternal love, validated by your resurrection, and promise to return.

As we journey through this Lenten season, renew, repair, refill, revive our hearts with the fruits of your Holy Spirit. Let us not be afraid, obsessed with worry over situations we cannot change, but fix our eyes on you, the author and finisher of all things. Inspire us to be intentionally kinder, more loving, more forgiving, more committed to model your characteristics and allow your light to shine and draw others to you.

Forgive us, when we err, increase our listening capacity to hear and discern your voice regardless of the life’s daily noise level.

Thank you for loving us and being gracious especially when we don’t deserve it.