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Sunday Worship Service
April 13 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm PDT
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: Matthew 21:28-32
The Parable of the Two Sons28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go. 31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. Sermon: Rev. Doug Green on “Parable of The Two Sons” |
| Praise and Worship: contd.. |
| 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; Missionaries; 2025 Federal Elections ( Advanced- April, 18, 19, 20, 21; Final Voting Day- April 28) ; 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.
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 – Friday, May 2, 2025 . Special Field Trip to Tulip Festival in Abbotsford, 3663 Marion Rd, BC V3G 2J6. Cost to date : $35 including lunch, transportation and entrance fee. Available space: 55 persons. Reserve early with Jennifer Lee, 604-880 1311 or 604-307-9237. Plan to have a wonderful time. Bus will depart from WMBC at 10:00 a.m. Note: A full capacity helps to keep the cost reasonable.
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: Youth Alpha series 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 Spring Break KidsFest- Thanks
Thanks to God for Volunteers, Prayer Warriors, Campers and Parents.
We welcomed and interacted with Thirty-Five children / youth.
We also extend thanks to Vancouver Christian School Teachers and Students for partnering with us, the week prior to the onset of Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest during their PEAK week. This helped us with preparation and gave the students a chance to know the community and participated in Community Clean-up with Hastings Sunrise Community Police Centre.
SERVE
ON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT 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)
Shining Stars Bridges of Friendship Banquet Fundraiser to support Kids Outreach
Mark the Date! Friday, April 25, 2025
21st Annual Bridges of Friendship Dinner & Silent Auction fundraising event will be held on Friday April 25th, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School Gym, 555 Slocan Street, Vancouver at 6:30 p.m. We are thankful for their generosity in allowing us to use this location. Tickets will be $40 each payable via e-transfer gissys.adm@gmail.com (challenging as it is, the tickets are the same as last year). Kindly consider inviting friends and / or families and enjoy an amazing evening. Contact Jennifer, 604-880-1311 or Yvonne- 604-307-9237.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Other Events
Congratulations to Jordan and Hannah
Keep them close to your hearts with ongoing prayers.
Mission to Dominican Republic: Contact Yvonne @ 604-307-9237, if your heart is being propelled by the Holy Spirit. Pray! Pray!
FROM MISSION FEST SOCIETY (MFS)
THANK YOU!
Words can’t express how grateful our hearts are for all who came, exhibited, served, and made Mission Fest BC 2025 happen! The testimonies of healing, salvation, and freedom have been gloriously pointing to the One who was truly in our midst! Each day of the conference was filled with wonderful conversations, powerful worship, and encounters with Jesus.
MFS Request- Partner with Us—for one more miracle!
We need another miracle from Jesus to finish funding Mission Fest BC 2025, and we would love your prayers! As of this week, we still need about $15,000 to cover conference costs.
If Jesus moves your heart to contribute financially, we will be so thankful for your partnership in this work! Please give as and if He leads.
BC & Yukon Baptist Women’s update
WMBC Easter Services
Easter Services: Invite families and friends to fellowship with us.
April 13, 2025 – Palm Sunday
Good Friday- April 17,2025
April 20,2025 – Easter Sunday Potluck Lunch (Main dishes provided by WMBC, congregation encouraged to bring salad or dessert to share. Contact Lara Grafu.
Vision of the Resurrection Presentation in the morning service @ 10:30.
Easter Egg Hunt for Kids following Easter Sunday morning service. Contact- Jennifer Lee.
Request for Easter Eggs!! Please bring your donation of eggs to WMBC on April 13, 2025.
Meet CBWC New Pastors!! Recognize Anyone!!
Praise God from whom all Blessings flow!! Keep new ministers in prayers!!
April 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Vancouver, BC: Finding Real Friendships in Pastoral Ministry: A Pathway from Loneliness to Community
St. Andrew’s Hall 6040 Iona Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Ministry is meaningful—but it can also be lonely. Many pastors and church leaders experience isolation in their work. Join Dr. Dustin Benac and Rev. Mardi Dopho-Smith for input and discussion […]
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Surrey, BC: Spreading the Word Writing Conference
Semiahmoo Arts Society Turnbull Gallery 14601 – 20 Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada
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Fort Langley Community Hall 9167 Glover Road, Langley, BC, Canada
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Encouragement Verses
- 1 John 4:8: “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love”
- John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
- John 11: 25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
- 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 peaceful federal elections, cessation of current wars, elimination of toxic rhetoric, wise earthly leaders, and allow hope, joy, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.