WMBC Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. -12:00; 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship

February 4, 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

G&I Shining Stars Youth Society              604 307-9237

Youth Pastor: Jeremy Kwan                     613-316-8975

Church Moderator: Chris Lim                  604-722-1800 

Opening Prayer/Welcome/Worship/Praise: Worship Team

Scripture Reading:  Ephesians 3:1-13

1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—

² Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, ³ that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. ⁴ In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, ⁵ which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. ⁶ This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.

⁷ I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. ⁸ Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, ⁹ and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. ¹⁰ His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, ¹¹ according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. ¹² In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. ¹³ I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

Praise and Worship Contd.

Communion

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 Mystery of Christ” by Pastor Jusuf Wijaya

Benediction

Evening Service: Evening Service @ 5:00 p.m.

Scripture Reading:  Ephesians 3:1-13

Message: “The Mystery of Christ”

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.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.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- Sundays @10:30 a.m.

ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 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)

Cell Groups:

-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.

Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. (Next S.E.T – March 1, 2024). Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.

Women’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis

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.

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, for more information for our weekly events!

Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m.                        Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.

Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.

Prayer Care / Concerns:

Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries;  Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan,  Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers;  Shelters, Homeless;  Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, 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

UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest

Mission Fest will be on February 15-17, 2024, at Westside Church, Vancouver. Keep the new team, organizers, speakers, and potential volunteers in prayers.

Theme: “Together with Him” https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024

Early Registration Access

Are you eager to register to attend? We’re excited, too!  General admission registration is now open.

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 February 8-9, 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 in December 2023. You were a blessing to all who participated and received.

Lent- begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14 and last for six weeks ending on Maundy Thursday, March 28,2024. (Lenten period commemorates the 40 days Jesus fasted in the wilderness and was tempted by Satan. It encourages us to focus more on Jesus who overcame all the temptations and less on obsessing on our situations because His grace is sufficient and will provide for our needs).

Good Friday- March 29,2024

Chinese New Year – February 10-15, 2024 – Blessings to all families celebrating the New Year.

Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest: March 19-22, March 25 – 28,2024. Grades 2-9; Snacks, Lunch provided! Other: Prizes & Field Trip; Donation: $15.00 /child/day;                                Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Registration form available @gissys.adm@gmail.com. Register early because space is limited. More spaces are available for Grades 3-9; less spaces are available for Grade 2.

Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2^nd.

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 Volunteer teachers and assistants needed. Contact Yvonne and Jen.

Dear Lord, in this New Year, continue to grant us prayerful hearts, of humility, love, discernment, and compassion for all those whom you put in our paths. Let us not be swayed from the purpose you have for us, as declared by Jeremiah, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. –

Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.