Sunday Worship Services and Activities

Sunday Worship Service and Activities

August 10, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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: Luke 11:1

 

Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer

1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

 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: “ The P.I.L.L.S of  Nearness” by Pastor Sis Sephora

Luke 11:1

Yukon Serve Mission Trip Report

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 Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Camp Adventures (until August 22,2025), 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

Janzens-Brazil

Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic

Excerpt of thanks from Paul & Sharyn Branson

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD”.
Psalm 127v7a

Thank you, School Sponsors, and all those who pray for these students, the families and the School Sponsorship Program!  Another amazing school year and so many excellent accomplishments from our students.  Here are just a few of their accomplishments:

▸    One student won the highest grade in his entire school award; he is in grade 9
▸    Over 80% of our students had an average grade of over 90% for their school year
▸   Many won various academic and conduct awards at their school
▸  Two student shad 100% attendance
▸    Twelve (12) High School Graduates and One (1) university graduate in nursing
▸    Zero (0) students dropped out of school
▸    Some of our students do not have much, if any, family or parent support and they are persevering, working hard and obtaining their dreams.  One of our high school graduates is one of these students.
We are so proud of all our students and hope that you are, too.
At our Annual School Sponsorship party, our goal is celebrating all of our students and families.  We give certificates or awards for the following:
▸ Every student who passed the school year is awarded a certificate of accomplishment
▸    Prizes for the top grades we split into three categories: Grades 1 – 6, 7 – 9 & 10 – 12.
▸   Prizes for 100% attendance
▸   Bibles with their names imprinted for every graduate, along with a video message from their sponsors which means so much to the students and their families.
▸   This year, we also recognized all parents and university students who completed all their requirements with our program and on time (attended all parent meetings, wrote letters and submitted them to our office on time, submitted final report cards on time, etc.)
Through this program, we are able to minister to, share the Gospel and pray with so many families and students.  We constantly witness people making choices to follow God, honour God and live their lives for our Lord.  Praise God!!!

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. (To resume for Fall)

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. Resumes in Fall. Note: For summer 2025, occasional events for Friday Youth.

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 Pastor Jeremy or Simon, for more information for weekly events!

August 30, 2025, Beach Fellowship @ New Brighton Park

Time: 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m.

Families and Kids are welcomed. “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1. Contact: Sephora.

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

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

Thanks for your prayers for staff, volunteers, campers, parents, visiting guests volunteers, community helpers: local library, Hastings Sunrise BIA, local Fire Department, Hastings Sunrise Community Police, Pop-up-Plaza construction and Vancouver City team in WMBC volunteers, CSC Church, Shining Stars Camp Can-Do campers, staff and volunteers for guiding and contributing to the Shining Stars  Camp Can-Do Community Carnival on Thursday, July 26,2035.

Keep your prayers ongoing for the next 3 weeks of camp. We are thankful for God’s provision and protection.

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 

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

Cultus Lake Summer Eventshttps://lightmagazine.ca/summer-fun-at-cultus-lake-water-and-adventure-parks/

There are 16 rides in all and an 18-hole mini golf course. Located up on the boardwalk, the concession stand features a variety of food and snacks.

• Cultus Lake Adventure Park opens on June 28 and is open daily until September 1^st, Rain or Shine!
• Unlimited access to our 18 Rides & Attractions, including Mini Golf!
• Rides & Attractions:
  • Cloud Buster – a 120ft free fall drop, our most extreme ride!
  • Round-Up 360 – Canada’s only fully inverted pendulum ride!
  • Wilderness Trail – Explore the Cultus Caves, swing on the monkey bars or climb up the new Adventure Fort or rock-climbing wall.
• Nightrider Admission Ticket – Enjoy the summer night lights during Nightrider! Allows Park access for the final 3 hours of the day.

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.

CONTACT JEN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 15 AND CONFIRM YOUR INTENTIONS WITH A DEPOSIT!!! IT HELPS TO CONFIRM THE SPACE SO THAT NO CANCELLATION FEE HAS TO BE INCURRED!!!

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.”
• Luke 10:27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
• Philippians 4: 6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
• Philippians 4: 19    And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus

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