Sunday Worship 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: Nehemiah 1:1-11 The words of Nehemiah son of Hakaliah: In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. 3 They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” 4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. 5 Then I said: “Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you. 7 We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses. 8 “Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, 9 but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name.’ 10 “They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand. 11 Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps. Jusuf Wijaya on “I do care”

Benediction

Announcements:

Evening Service

• From 5:00 to 6:30 PM

WMBC Annual Meeting

• 19-March, 2023 @ 12:30
• All Annual reports for Blessings Book  are to be submitted to Jennifer Lee no later than Sunday, February 26^th , 2023.
• Members are request to check the nomination sheet in the foyer

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.

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 @4:00 p.m.

Our Outreach Ministries

Burmese Baptist Fellowship: 2:00 p.m. on Sundays at WMBC. Contact: Henry Chan 604-618-0883
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  (New Session: January 17, 2023)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next SET- Cancelled till further notice.

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 Care Meals, for Downtown Eastside on Thursday-Friday, February 9-10, 2023.   Donations accepted!

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

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

Vision School – Contact Chris Lim

Prayer Care / Concerns:

Pastor Jusuf and Lucy on missionary outreach; 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, 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.

-Accepting children/youth (grades 2 to 9) Spring Break KidsFest on March 14 – 17; 21 – 24, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Donation: Minimal – $15.00 per child/youth/day

Lunch, Snacks, Prizes, Activities, and Field Trips will be provided.

Every day, children/youth MUST wear running shoes, a coat, and/or rain gear, pack a water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and shampoo in their backpack.

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

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

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, grant us your peace so that we can be peacemakers and allow your light to shine through us. Inspire us to inspire others with  your love and hearts of thanksgiving throughout 2023. Let your peace illuminate our families, school, workplaces, in our nation and among the nations of the earth. Let our leaders choose peace instead of war. Enable the countries at war to find peaceful ways to communicate with each other. Let our leaders across this country discern and embrace meaningful dialogues that promote peace in all areas. Bless your church, O Lord we pray, and let your peace be shared among us. Let us strive for a new type of unity which allows us to be filled with enduring awe at your graciousness, love and respect for all your people that transcends demographic, ethnic, cultural, and societal work-in-progress mores. Thank you for your patience and providential gifts. Fill us anew with the gifts of your Holy Spirit to pray and disciple in the manner you taught and modeled.