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Sunday Worship Services and Activities
Sunday Worship
December 7, 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: Romans 5:1-8
2nd Advent Reading and Lighting of the Advent Hope and Peace Candles- Don Van Family (Don, Kaitlyn, Emily, Lily)
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: “Peace” by Ps. Gun Ajan
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.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m.
Mark your December calendar: Advent- November 30-December 24,2025
- Advent week 1 – November 30
- Advent week 2 – Peace-December 7
- Advent week 3 – Joy-December 14
- Advent week 4 – Love – December 21
December 21, 2025
Christmas Play, “Hope for All” written by Naveen Laksmanam
WMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Let us give thanks to God and count the many blessings He has showered upon us (deserved and undeserved), and our family in Christ and community. The Hospitality Coordinating team, with heart-filled joy invite you to join us for a Christmas Play on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. 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).
December 24, 2025
Invite friends and families to the Christmas Eve Service at 6: 00 p.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.
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).
Samaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !! Thanks Shining Stars Team, WMBC and Friends of Shining Stars for your hearts of generosity in blessing children. We were able to pack and deliver 100 Christmas Shoe Boxes. The Lord blesses a cheerful giver.
Needed!!!
New Adult Male and Female warm socks and scarves by Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Shining Stars Team and Volunteers will wrap and give them out with Care Meals on Friday, December 12, 2025.
Shining Stars Christmas Dinner for parents, kids, volunteers will be held on Thursday, December 18th@5:30 p.m.
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).
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 Simon, for more information on weekly events!
Other Events
December 7 at 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (All-Campus Event)
Tickets go fast, so get your tickets today and invite a friend to this unforgettable Christmas experience!
Theatre
Abbotsford, BC: Songs, Strings & Steps presents Christmas Gifts
Central Heights Church 1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaSSS Events presents CHRISTMAS GIFTS. This annual concert will delight you with a festive symphonic experience. Directed by Calvin Dyck. Friday, Dec 12th 7pm Saturday, Dec 13th 2 p.m. ; Saturday, Dec 13 7 p.m.
Encouragement
- 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.”
- Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you”.
- 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.
- Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Dear Lord, grant us your peace so that we can be peacemakers and allow your light to shine through us. 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 divisive discord. Enable the countries at war to find peaceful ways to communicate with each other. Let our leaders across this country and beyond discern and embrace meaningful dialogues that promote peace in all areas.