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Sunday Worship Service
November 3 @ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm PST
November 3rd, 2024, @ 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
Church Moderator: Chris Lim 604-722-1800
G&I Shining Stars Youth Society 604 307-9237
Opening Prayer/Welcome/Worship/Praise: Worship Team
Scripture Reading: Malachi 4:1-6
1 “Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire,” says the Lord Almighty. “Not a root or a branch will be left to them.
2 But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.
3 Then you will trample on the wicked; they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty.
4 “Remember the law of my servant Moses, the decrees and laws I gave him at Horeb for all Israel.
5 “See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes.
6 He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with destruction.”
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: “Can We Have Justice and Peace” by Pastor Paul Soetopo
Communion
Benediction
Evening Service: No Evening Service!
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.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site only – Sundays @10:30 a.m.
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 – December 6, 2024, Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the November S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team).
WMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
With hearts full of gratitude, we give thanks to God for His countless blessings upon us and our family in Christ. It is with great joy that we invite you to join us for a Christmas Play on Sunday, December 15th, 2024. Christmas Luncheon will be served after the service in the lower hall. Plan to come together, to celebrate and praise God for the gift of His Son, Emmanuel, God with us and abundant blessings.
Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in this special gathering.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (Lara, Lucy, and Jenn).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.” Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver, BC.
Trinity Baptist Church Vancouver (1460 West 49th Ave.) will be hosting an in-person BWA Women’s Department World Day of Prayer session on Saturday, November 16 from 1:00-3:00pm.
Kindly reply to this Email, Alison Fraser bcytwomen@gmail.com , if you would like to join the meeting at Trinity. It helps with preparing the setting and refreshments.
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.
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!
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Logos Hope is Calling!!!
- For anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston, St. Vincent and tht Grenadines, with the following possible date options:
March 1-8, 2025: OM Ship+; Flight round trip about C$1100 and costs for food and lodging (3 meals and cabin lodging) is C$350; Total about C$1450*
March 15-26,2025: OM Ship & Cuba ( Persecuted Church); Flight to Kingston, then Cuba and return to Vancouver, C$2270; Food $ Lodging on Logos Hope and then in Cuba (Visiting the persecuted church – commute, meals, lodging and blessing the persecuted church) C$1013; Total C$3283.
For more information, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya, 604-724-1158.
Theatre
November 8-17 Prince Caspian, presented by Gallery 7 Theatre at the Abbotsford Arts Centre. Adapted by Damien Atkins, based by CS Lewis, Journey back to Narnia! A story of courage and hope, this highly theatrical stage adaptation of CS Lewis’ novel will inspire audiences of all ages. ( excerpt from Light Magazine, November issue).
Samaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !!
Please remember to to take /return your completed box/es by November 17 or before. Thanks for your hearts of generosity in blessing children. Don’t forget to include $12 to assist in shipping and a note of encouragement if you wish.
December 15, 2024 WMBC Christmas Play, “ Everlasting Joy” written and directed by Naveem Lakshmanan
Plan to invite family members and friends to join us. There will be a Christmas Luncheon following the presentation at 10:30 a.m.
Update on Mission Fest Conference -https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
Prayers requested:
· Pray for wisdom about location, dates, and speakers
· Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams
· Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs
· Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate
· Pray for everyone who will attend, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything
Prayer Care / Concerns: Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Fire Impacted areas and persons; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, 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; 2024 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
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 /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
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on December 13th, 2024. Financial donations are welcome. E-transfer to gissys.adm@gmail.com or contact Jen or Yvonne. Thanks to all who donated, prepared, distributed, and served on October 11, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received.
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.
Dear Lord, thank you for your gift of life, your compassion, your healing in challenging times, your forgiveness, your guidance and provision through your Holy Spirit. We ask you to grant wisdom to all the federal, provincial, and municipal leadership to work in collaboration for the best outcome for health and welfare of its citizens.
As Remembrance Day approaches, help us to develop and practice a posture of gratitude not only on November 11, 2024, but throughout the days ahead, for all who have served and are serving on our behalf. May the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends.
- Matthew 22:37-39: Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”
- John 16:33: I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
- 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.
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.