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SUMMARY:WMBC Worship Service & Announcements
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Worship Service & Announcements \nFebruary 2\, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm  \nWard Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC V5K 3V2 \n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nChurch Office                                              604 255-3949 \nSnr. Pastor Jusuf Wijaya                            604 724-1158 \nYouth Pastor: Jeremy Kwan                      613-316-8975 \nChurch Moderator: Chris Lim                    604-722-1800  \nG&I Shining Stars Youth Society               604 307-9237 \nOpening Prayer/Welcome/Worship/Praise: Worship Team \nScripture Reading: Matthew 13:1-23  \n1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it\, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables\, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed\, some fell along the path\, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places\, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly\, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up\, the plants were scorched\, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns\, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil\, where it produced a crop—a hundred\, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears\, let them hear.” \n10 The disciples came to him and asked\, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” \n11 He replied\, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you\, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more\, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have\, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: \n“Though seeing\, they do not see;\nthough hearing\, they do not hear or understand. \n14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: \n“‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding;\nyou will be ever seeing but never perceiving.\n15 For this people’s heart has become calloused;\nthey hardly hear with their ears\,\nand they have closed their eyes.\nOtherwise they might see with their eyes\,\nhear with their ears\,\nunderstand with their hearts\nand turn\, and I would heal them.’[a] \n16 But blessed are your eyes because they see\, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you\, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it\, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. \n18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it\, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root\, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word\, they quickly fall away. 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word\, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word\, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop\, yielding a hundred\, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” \nPraise and Worship Contd. \nGod’s Tithes Our Offering: E-transfer to: wardoffering@gmail.com; questions\, contact Vanessa @ +1 (778) 837-7408\, or vness.lal@gmail.com \nCan also drop off in mail slot at church or send by mail. \nCommunion \nMessage: “Parable of the Sower” by Pastor Gun Ajan  \nBenediction \nAnnouncements \nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \nWMBC is… \n(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \n(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement) \n– All are welcome at WMBC \nPrayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m. \nLIVE 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. \nPrayer 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\, US\, 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; 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. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil \nLocal Mission Outreach \n-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee. \n-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee. \nA warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS   \nNote: 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. \nFinancial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.  Interested Volunteer teachers\, contact Yvonne. \nHealth and Safety Precautions \nPray without ceasing\, continue to be diligent.\nStay home\, especially if showing symptoms.\nWash hands frequently with soap and water.\nSanitize hands and surfaces.\nWear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas) \nHome Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \n \n-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details. \nOur Outreach Ministries\nESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  (To be confirmed)\nS.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month.         Next S.E.T – February 2\, 2025\, Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. \nShining 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. \nHigh 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! \nYoung Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon\, for more information for weekly events! \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025. \n \nCONTACT YOUTH PASTOR JEREMY KWAN FOR DETAILS. \nSERVE is like the best parts of summer camp combined with the best parts of a short-term service trip. (Excerpt) \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nLogos Hope is Calling!!! \n\nFor anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston\, St. Vincent and tht Grenadines\, with the following possible date options:\n\nMarch 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* \nMarch 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. \nFor more information\, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya\, 604-724-1158. \nOther Events \nWard Blessing Book Reports due February 2\, 2025\, Contact Jennifer Lee. \nWMBC Annual General Meeting : March 9\, 2025. \nShining Stars Care Meals for the DTES: Friday \, February 12 &13\, 2025. Financial Donations are accepted and appreciated. \nMission to Dominican Republic: Contact Yvonne @ 604-307-9237\, if your heart is being propelled by the Holy Spirit. Pray! Pray! \nMISSION FEST 2025: PRAY! PLAN TO PARTICIPATE! \nWHEN: February 13–15\, 2025\nWHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way\, Chilliwack\, BC ) \nThis Year’s Theme ( https://conference.missioncentral.ca/mfbc2025) \nThroughout the Gospels\, Jesus wondrously and unwaveringly declares what He will do. \n“Come to me\, all who labour and are heavy laden\, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 \n“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18 \n“Follow me\, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19 \n“I will come again and will take you to myself\, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3 \n“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40 \nAnd he said to him\, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7 \n“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20 \nWhen Jesus declares “I will\,” or “I am willing\,” these are actions and active statements that tell us where our attention ought to rest. There’s nothing more freeing and exciting than being around the One who is willing\, who does the work\, and who is present and active! \n“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” \nPhilippians 2:13 \nMission Fest BC 2025 will focus on all of Jesus’ “I will” declarations. As we immerse ourselves in the knowledge of what Jesus is like and what Jesus delights to do\, we anticipate that we will experience Jesus just as we did at last year’s conference: a person who is all\, who is real\, and who brings evidence of His touch. \n  \n  \nTheatre \nJanuary 24-February 1\,2025 \nAbbotsford\, BC: Irena’s Vow \nJanuary 24\, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – February 1\, 2025 @ 9:30 pm \nIrena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism\, by Dan Gordon \nAt the height of the German occupation of Poland\, Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper of a high-ranking Nazi officer.  \nWhen she discovers the Jewish ghetto is to be expunged\, she decides to shelter twelve Jewish workers in the basement of the Commander’s house. Over the next two years\, Irena uses her wit & humour while summoning all the strength and courage she can muster to conceal her friends in the shadow of house parties\, a blackmail scheme\, and the birth of a child. \nA powerful story of compassion\, grace and tenacity\, this unrelenting story of hope amid the atrocities of war will inspire! (Light Magazine) \nEncouragement Verses \n\n1 John 4:8: “Whoever does not love does not know God\, because God is love”\nEphesians 4:2: “We should be humble\, gentle\, patient\, and bear with one another in love.”\nMatthew 5:16:  “In the same way\, let your light shine before others\, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”\nDaniel 12:3 “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens\, and those who lead many to righteousness\, like the stars for ever and ever.”\n\nLet us pray for cessation of current wars\, and allow hope\, joy\, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n 
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