BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250615T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045522 CREATED:20250615T154942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T154942Z UID:2120-1749983400-1749988800@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4 \nChildren\, obey your parents in the Lord\, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a] \n4 Fathers\,[b] do not exasperate your children; instead\, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. \n\nSermon: Ps. Jusuf Wijaya on “Apostle Paul’s Advice For Fathers” \n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements \nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \n  \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 \n  \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; 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 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-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 –  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: Exploration of Acts 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! \nShining Stars Camp Can-Do- July 2 – August 22\, 2025 \nRegistration forms online.https://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com/_files/ugd/4a7555_882e1ee6c6fd419eab14cefa13075da6.pdf \n \nSERVE \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 6-12\, 2025. CONTACT 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) \n \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nOther Events \nShining Stars Care Meals for the DTES: \nThanks for all who volunteered and donated to teams on Thursday / Friday \, April 10 & 11\, 2025 ( Shining Stars\, WMBC \, Port Moody Grace Life Group\, Bassel Hakka Combined Team). \nNext Shining Stars Care Meals for the DTES\, June 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! \n  \n  June 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm \nVancouver\, BC: 2025 Vancouver Gospel Festival \nImmanuel Baptist Church 109 E40th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada \nI’m Angelina Park\, Founder of the Vancouver Gospel Musician Network Society. I’m excited to announce our first event\, The 2023 Gospel Festival for worship and Christian musicians\, singers and composers […] \nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025 \nhttps://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com/blog \nRegistration form online\,https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1428GX176vQ1OU8vqcL5yYt64VD6CekQktyYC1-h9byE/edit \n                    5K Run! \n                    5K Walk! \n                    24 K Bike to and around Stanley Park! \n                    Volleyball Tournament \nMAKE A PLEDGE \nBE A SPONSOR \nPARTICIPATE!  LUNCH!  PRIZES! In SUPPORT OF KIDS. \n Mark the Date!  Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser @ Templeton Drive. \nEncouragement Verses \n\nPhilippians 4:13 ” I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. “\nPhilippians 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.”\n 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.\n 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.\n\nLet 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. \n Plan For Mission Fest Conference 2026 \n(from https://conference.missioncentral.ca/mfbc2026) \nWHEN: February 12–14\, 2026\nWHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way\, Chilliwack\, BC) \nTheme is “My Love For You” \nOur 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: \nTo 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 URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-56/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045522 CREATED:20250525T170300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T170300Z UID:2097-1748169000-1748174400@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 25: 1-13 \n“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones\, however\, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming\, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep. \n6 “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ \n7 “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish ones said to the wise\, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ \n9 “‘No\,’ they replied\, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead\, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’ \n10 “But while they were on their way to buy the oil\, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut. \n11 “Later the others also came. ‘Lord\, Lord\,’ they said\, ‘open the door for us!’ \n12 “But he replied\, ‘Truly I tell you\, I don’t know you.’ \n13 “Therefore keep watch\, because you do not know the day or the hour. \n\nSermon: Ps. Jeremy Kwan on “The Parables of the Ten Virgins” \n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements \nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \n  \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; 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 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-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 – June 6\, 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! \nShining Stars Spring Break KidsFest- Thanks \nThanks to God for Volunteers\, Prayer Warriors\, Campers and Parents. \nWe welcomed and interacted with Thirty-Five children / youth. \nWe 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. \nSERVE \n \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 6-12\, 2025. CONTACT 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) \nSpecial Thanks: \nShining Stars Bridges of Friendship Banquet Fundraiser to support Kids Outreach \n21st Annual Bridges of Friendship Dinner & Silent Auction fundraising event was held on Friday April 25th\, 2025\, at Vancouver Christian School\,3961 Mons Drive\, Vancouver at 6:30 p.m. We are thankful for their generosity in allowing us to use this location in miraculous “nick of time” God moment. Despite challenges\, friends\, families helped and enjoyed an amazing evening. \nSpecial thanks to: God\, Prayer Warriors\, Friends of Shining Stars\, Financial Donators\, RBC\, Frank Gauthier Foundation\, WMBC\, GISSYS Board of Directors\, CSC – Global Ministries\, City in Focus\, Shining Stars Volunteers\, Auction Donors- Canadian Fishing Company (CANFISCO)\, Vancouver Canadian  Baseball\, Anton’s Pasta\, The Old spaghetti Factory\, The Keg Restaurant\, May/Dave Durley-Diverse Items\, Pascalina Chang- Diverse items\, Huey and Steve Kovacs-Diverse Items\, BC Lions Football\, Man Chi Chang\, Joyce Chung\, Tony Yue-Diverse Items\, Fresh Point\,  Hamuhk\, Pac Lee\, Canada Florist\, Jacqueline Chi\, Chat Small\, Ayoub Dried Fruit\, Whistler Give Away-Anonymous \, Tony Chong/Susie Wong-Diverse Items\, and other Anonymous Donors for support to outreach and empower Kids to be good citizens in their community and country. \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nOther Events \nShining Stars Care Meals for the DTES: \nThanks for all who volunteered and donated to teams on Thursday / Friday \, April 10 & 11\, 2025 ( Shining Stars\, WMBC \, Port Moody Grace Life Group\, Bassel Hakka Combined Team). \nNext Shining Stars Care Meals for the DTES\, June 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! \nBC & Yukon Baptist Women’s President’s update \n \nMay 10 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm \nSurrey\, BC: Spreading the Word Writing Conference \nSemiahmoo Arts Society Turnbull Gallery 14601 – 20 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada \nSurrey Christian Writers\, a chapter of The Word Guild\, is hosting a one-day mini writing conference. Spreading the Word will take place Saturday May 10\, from 9:30 AM to 3 PM \nMay 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm \nLangley\, BC: Brian Doerksen \nFort Langley Community Hall 9167 Glover Road\, Langley\, BC\, Canada \nOld Fashioned Dance celebrating ‘Love For A Lifetime’ Album Release Join Brian and an award-winning live band along with DJ spinning classic love songs to celebrate his brand new […] \nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025 \nMark the Date!  Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser @ Templeton Drive. \n5K Run!\, 5K Walk!\,  24 K Bike to and around Stanley Park! \nVolleyball Tournament \nMAKE A PLEDGE\, BE A SPONSOR \nPARTICIPATE!  LUNCH!  PRIZES! In SUPPORT OF KIDS. \nEncouragement Verses \n\nHebrews 10:24“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds “\nPhilippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather\, in humility value others above yourselves\, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others”\nJohn 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”\nRomans 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.\n\nLet 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. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-55/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045522 CREATED:20250518T170357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T170357Z UID:2094-1747564200-1747569600@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Worship DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 24: 32-35 \n32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out\, you know that summer is near. 33 Even so\, when you see all these things\, you know that it[a] is near\, right at the door. 34 Truly I tell you\, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away\, but my words will never pass away. \n\nSermon: Ps. Jusuf Wijaya on “Pay attention to the signs!!” \n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements \nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \n  \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; 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 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-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 – June 6\, 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! \nShining Stars Spring Break KidsFest- Thanks \nThanks to God for Volunteers\, Prayer Warriors\, Campers and Parents. \nWe welcomed and interacted with Thirty-Five children / youth. \nWe 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. \nSERVE \n \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 6-12\, 2025. CONTACT 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) \nSpecial Thanks: \nShining Stars Bridges of Friendship Banquet Fundraiser to support Kids Outreach \n21st Annual Bridges of Friendship Dinner & Silent Auction fundraising event was held on Friday April 25th\, 2025\, at Vancouver Christian School\,3961 Mons Drive\, Vancouver at 6:30 p.m. We are thankful for their generosity in allowing us to use this location in miraculous “nick of time” God moment. Despite challenges\, friends\, families helped and enjoyed an amazing evening. \nSpecial thanks to: God\, Prayer Warriors\, Friends of Shining Stars\, Financial Donators\, RBC\, Frank Gauthier Foundation\, WMBC\, GISSYS Board of Directors\, CSC – Global Ministries\, City in Focus\, Shining Stars Volunteers\, Auction Donors- Canadian Fishing Company (CANFISCO)\, Vancouver Canadian  Baseball\, Anton’s Pasta\, The Old spaghetti Factory\, The Keg Restaurant\, May/Dave Durley-Diverse Items\, Pascalina Chang- Diverse items\, Huey and Steve Kovacs-Diverse Items\, BC Lions Football\, Man Chi Chang\, Joyce Chung\, Tony Yue-Diverse Items\, Fresh Point\,  Hamuhk\, Pac Lee\, Canada Florist\, Jacqueline Chi\, Chat Small\, Ayoub Dried Fruit\, Whistler Give Away-Anonymous \, Tony Chong/Susie Wong-Diverse Items\, and other Anonymous Donors for support to outreach and empower Kids to be good citizens in their community and country. \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nOther Events \nShining Stars Care Meals for the DTES: \nThanks for all who volunteered and donated to teams on Thursday / Friday \, April 10 & 11\, 2025 ( Shining Stars\, WMBC \, Port Moody Grace Life Group\, Bassel Hakka Combined Team). \nNext Shining Stars Care Meals for the DTES\, June 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! \nBC & Yukon Baptist Women’s President’s update \n \nMay 10 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm \nSurrey\, BC: Spreading the Word Writing Conference \nSemiahmoo Arts Society Turnbull Gallery 14601 – 20 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada \nSurrey Christian Writers\, a chapter of The Word Guild\, is hosting a one-day mini writing conference. Spreading the Word will take place Saturday May 10\, from 9:30 AM to 3 PM \nMay 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm \nLangley\, BC: Brian Doerksen \nFort Langley Community Hall 9167 Glover Road\, Langley\, BC\, Canada \nOld Fashioned Dance celebrating ‘Love For A Lifetime’ Album Release Join Brian and an award-winning live band along with DJ spinning classic love songs to celebrate his brand new […] \nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025 \nMark the Date!  Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser @ Templeton Drive. \n5K Run!\, 5K Walk!\,  24 K Bike to and around Stanley Park! \nVolleyball Tournament \nMAKE A PLEDGE\, BE A SPONSOR \nPARTICIPATE!  LUNCH!  PRIZES! In SUPPORT OF KIDS. \nEncouragement Verses \n\nHebrews 10:24“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds “\nPhilippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather\, in humility value others above yourselves\, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others”\nJohn 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”\nRomans 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.\n\nLet 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. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-morning-worship-2/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045522 CREATED:20250511T161507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T162022Z UID:2090-1746959400-1746964800@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Isaiah 66:12-16 \n12 For this is what the Lord says: \n\n“I will extend peace to her like a river\,\n    and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream;\nyou will nurse and be carried on her arm\n    and dandled on her knees.\n13 As a mother comforts her child\,\n    so will I comfort you;\n    and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” \n\n\n14 When you see this\, your heart will rejoice\n    and you will flourish like grass;\nthe hand of the Lord will be made known to his servants\,\n    but his fury will be shown to his foes.\n15 See\, the Lord is coming with fire\,\n    and his chariots are like a whirlwind;\nhe will bring down his anger with fury\,\n    and his rebuke with flames of fire.\n16 For with fire and with his sword\n    the Lord will execute judgment on all people\,\n    and many will be those slain by the Lord. \n\n\nSermon: Ps. Jamey McDonald on “Mother’s Day” \n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements \nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \n  \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; 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 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-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 – June 6\, 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! \nShining Stars Spring Break KidsFest- Thanks \nThanks to God for Volunteers\, Prayer Warriors\, Campers and Parents. \nWe welcomed and interacted with Thirty-Five children / youth. \nWe 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. \nSERVE \n \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 6-12\, 2025. CONTACT 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) \nSpecial Thanks: \nShining Stars Bridges of Friendship Banquet Fundraiser to support Kids Outreach \n21st Annual Bridges of Friendship Dinner & Silent Auction fundraising event was held on Friday April 25th\, 2025\, at Vancouver Christian School\,3961 Mons Drive\, Vancouver at 6:30 p.m. We are thankful for their generosity in allowing us to use this location in miraculous “nick of time” God moment. Despite challenges\, friends\, families helped and enjoyed an amazing evening. \nSpecial thanks to: God\, Prayer Warriors\, Friends of Shining Stars\, Financial Donators\, RBC\, Frank Gauthier Foundation\, WMBC\, GISSYS Board of Directors\, CSC – Global Ministries\, City in Focus\, Shining Stars Volunteers\, Auction Donors- Canadian Fishing Company (CANFISCO)\, Vancouver Canadian  Baseball\, Anton’s Pasta\, The Old spaghetti Factory\, The Keg Restaurant\, May/Dave Durley-Diverse Items\, Pascalina Chang- Diverse items\, Huey and Steve Kovacs-Diverse Items\, BC Lions Football\, Man Chi Chang\, Joyce Chung\, Tony Yue-Diverse Items\, Fresh Point\,  Hamuhk\, Pac Lee\, Canada Florist\, Jacqueline Chi\, Chat Small\, Ayoub Dried Fruit\, Whistler Give Away-Anonymous \, Tony Chong/Susie Wong-Diverse Items\, and other Anonymous Donors for support to outreach and empower Kids to be good citizens in their community and country. \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nOther Events \nShining Stars Care Meals for the DTES: \nThanks for all who volunteered and donated to teams on Thursday / Friday \, April 10 & 11\, 2025 ( Shining Stars\, WMBC \, Port Moody Grace Life Group\, Bassel Hakka Combined Team). \nNext Shining Stars Care Meals for the DTES\, June 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! \nBC & Yukon Baptist Women’s President’s update \n \nMay 10 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm \nSurrey\, BC: Spreading the Word Writing Conference \nSemiahmoo Arts Society Turnbull Gallery 14601 – 20 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada \nSurrey Christian Writers\, a chapter of The Word Guild\, is hosting a one-day mini writing conference. Spreading the Word will take place Saturday May 10\, from 9:30 AM to 3 PM \nMay 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm \nLangley\, BC: Brian Doerksen \nFort Langley Community Hall 9167 Glover Road\, Langley\, BC\, Canada \nOld Fashioned Dance celebrating ‘Love For A Lifetime’ Album Release Join Brian and an award-winning live band along with DJ spinning classic love songs to celebrate his brand new […] \nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025 \nMark the Date!  Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser @ Templeton Drive. \n5K Run!\, 5K Walk!\,  24 K Bike to and around Stanley Park! \nVolleyball Tournament \nMAKE A PLEDGE\, BE A SPONSOR \nPARTICIPATE!  LUNCH!  PRIZES! In SUPPORT OF KIDS. \nEncouragement Verses \n\nHebrews 10:24“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds “\nPhilippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather\, in humility value others above yourselves\, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others”\nJohn 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”\nRomans 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.\n\nLet 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. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-54/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250427T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045522 CREATED:20250427T171219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T171219Z UID:2076-1745749800-1745755200@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Psalms 89:1-9 \n\n\n1 I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever;\n    with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known\n    through all generations.\n2 I will declare that your love stands firm forever\,\n    that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.\n3 You said\, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one\,\n    I have sworn to David my servant\,\n4 ‘I will establish your line forever\n    and make your throne firm through all generations.’”[c] \n\n\n5 The heavens praise your wonders\, Lord\,\n    your faithfulness too\, in the assembly of the holy ones.\n6 For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord?\n    Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings?\n7 In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared;\n    he is more awesome than all who surround him.\n8 Who is like you\, Lord God Almighty?\n    You\, Lord\, are mighty\, and your faithfulness surrounds you. \n\n\n9 You rule over the surging sea;\n    when its waves mount up\, you still them. \n\nSermon: Ps.Jeremy Kwan on “His Glory\, not ours” \n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\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;  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. \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-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 – 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.  \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! \nShining Stars Spring Break KidsFest- Thanks \nThanks to God for Volunteers\, Prayer Warriors\, Campers and Parents. \nWe welcomed and interacted with Thirty-Five children / youth. \nWe 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. \nSERVE \n  \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 6-12\, 2025. CONTACT 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) \nShining Stars Bridges of Friendship Banquet Fundraiser to support Kids Outreach \nMark the Date! Friday\, April 25\, 2025 \n21st 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. \n \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nOther Events \n Congratulations to Jordan and Hannah on their upcoming nuptials!! \n \nKeep them close to your hearts with ongoing prayers. \n  \nMission to Dominican Republic: Contact Yvonne @ 604-307-9237\, if your heart is being propelled by the Holy Spirit. Pray! Pray! \nFROM MISSION FEST SOCIETY (MFS) \nTHANK YOU! \nWords 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. \nMFS Request- Partner with Us—for one more miracle! \nWe 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.\nIf 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. \nBC & Yukon Baptist Women’s  update \n \n  \nMeet CBWC New Pastors!!  Recognize Anyone!! \n \nPraise God from whom all Blessings flow!! Keep new ministers in prayers!! \n April 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nVancouver\, BC:  Finding Real Friendships in Pastoral Ministry: A Pathway from Loneliness to Community \nSt. Andrew’s Hall 6040 Iona Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada \nMinistry 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 […] \nMay 10 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm \nSurrey\, BC: Spreading the Word Writing Conference \nSemiahmoo Arts Society Turnbull Gallery 14601 – 20 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada \nSurrey Christian Writers\, a chapter of The Word Guild\, is hosting a one-day mini writing conference. Spreading the Word will take place Saturday May 10\, from 9:30 AM to 3 […] \n May 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm \nLangley\, BC: Brian Doerksen \nFort Langley Community Hall 9167 Glover Road\, Langley\, BC\, Canada \nOld Fashioned Dance celebrating ‘Love For A Lifetime’ Album Release Join Brian and an award-winning live band along with DJ spinning classic love songs to celebrate his brand new […] \nEncouragement Verses \n\n1 John 4:8: “Whoever does not love does not know God\, because God is love”\nJohn 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.”\nJohn 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?”\n 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.\n 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.\n\nLet 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. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-53/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250330T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250330T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045522 CREATED:20250329T000955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T000955Z UID:2062-1743330600-1743336000@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 18:23-35 \n\n23 “Therefore\, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement\, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold[a] was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay\, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt. \n26 “At this the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me\,’ he begged\, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ 27 The servant’s master took pity on him\, canceled the debt and let him go. \n28 “But when that servant went out\, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins.[b] He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded. \n29 “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him\, ‘Be patient with me\, and I will pay it back.’ \n30 “But he refused. Instead\, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. 31 When the other servants saw what had happened\, they were outraged and went and told their master everything that had happened. \n32 “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant\,’ he said\, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. 33 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ 34 In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured\, until he should pay back all he owed. \n35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” \n\nSermon: Rev. Paul Wicki on “Parable of the Unforgiving Servant”\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \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-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. 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! \n \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025  CONTACT 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) \n \n  \nShining Stars Bridges of Friendship Banquet Fundraiser to support Kids Outreach \nMark the Date! \n21st 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 family and enjoy an amazing evening. Contact Jennifer\, 604-880-1311 or Yvonne- 604-307-9237. \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nOther Events \nMFS Request- Partner With Us—for one more miracle! \nWe 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.\nIf 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. \nBC & Yukon Baptist Women’s President’s update \nWMBC Easter Services \nEaster Services: Invite families and friends to fellowship with us. \nApril 13\, 2025 – Palm Sunday \nGood Friday- April 17\,2025 \nApril 20\,2025 – Easter Sunday Potluck Lunch\, Easter Egg Hunt for Kids following Easter Sunday morning service. Contact- Lara Grafu. \n  \nEncouragement Verses \n\n1 John 4:8: “Whoever does not love does not know God\, because God is love”\nJohn 3:16 “For God so lovedthe world that he gave his one and only Son\, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”\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\, 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. \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-52/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250323T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20250323T160717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T160717Z UID:2060-1742725800-1742731200@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 18:10-14 \n\nThe Parable of the Wandering Sheep\n10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. [11] [a] \n12 “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep\, and one of them wanders away\, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? 13 And if he finds it\, truly I tell you\, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. 14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. \n\nSermon: Ps. Jusuf Wijaya on “The parable of the wandering sheep”\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \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-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 – March 7\, 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! \nShining Stars Spring Break KidsFest- March 18-21 & March 24-27\, 2025 \nSNACKS\, LUNCH PROVIDED! OTHER PRIZES & FIELD TRIP! \nDONATION: $15/CHILD/YOUTH/DAY ; TIME: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM \nRegister on-line @ gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com \n \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025  CONTACT 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) \n \n  \nShining Stars Bridges of Friendship Banquet Fundraiser to support Kids Outreach \nMark the Date! \n21st 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 family and enjoy an amazing evening. Contact Jennifer\, 604-880-1311 or Yvonne- 604-307-9237. \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 the 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 \nWMBC Annual General Meeting : March 16\, 2025. \nShining Stars Care Meals for the DTES: Friday \, April 10 & 11\, 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! \nFROM MISSION FEST SOCIETY (MFS) \nTHANK YOU! \nWords 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. \nMFS Request- Partner With Us—for one more miracle! \nWe 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.\nIf 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. \nBC & Yukon Baptist Women’s President’s update \nWMBC Easter Services \nEaster Services: Invite families and friends to fellowship with us. \nApril 13\, 2025 – Palm Sunday \nGood Friday- April 17\,2025 \nApril 20\,2025 – Easter Sunday Potluck Lunch\, Easter Egg Hunt for Kids following Easter Sunday morning service. Contact- Lara Grafu. \n  \nEncouragement Verses \n\n1 John 4:8: “Whoever does not love does not know God\, because God is love”\nJohn 3:16 “For God so lovedthe world that he gave his one and only Son\, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”\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\, 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. \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-51/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250309T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20250309T072341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T072341Z UID:2051-1741516200-1741521600@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 13: 47-50 \n47 “Once again\, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full\, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets\, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace\, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. \nSermon: Ps. Gun Ajan on “The parable of the Net”\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \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-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 – March 7\, 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! \nShining Stars Spring Break KidsFest- March 18-21 & March 24-27\, 2025 \nSNACKS\, LUNCH PROVIDED! OTHER PRIZES & FIELD TRIP! \nDONATION: $15/CHILD/YOUTH/DAY ; TIME: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM \nRegister on-line @ gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com \n \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025  CONTACT 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) \n \n  \nShining Stars Bridges of Friendship Banquet Fundraiser to support Kids Outreach \nMark the Date! \n21st 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 family and enjoy an amazing evening. Contact Jennifer\, 604-880-1311 or Yvonne- 604-307-9237. \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 the 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 \nWMBC Annual General Meeting : March 16\, 2025. \nShining Stars Care Meals for the DTES: Friday \, April 10 & 11\, 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! \nFROM MISSION FEST SOCIETY (MFS) \nTHANK YOU! \nWords 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. \nMFS Request- Partner With Us—for one more miracle! \nWe 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.\nIf 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. \nBC & Yukon Baptist Women’s President’s update \nWMBC Easter Services \nEaster Services: Invite families and friends to fellowship with us. \nApril 13\, 2025 – Palm Sunday \nGood Friday- April 17\,2025 \nApril 20\,2025 – Easter Sunday Potluck Lunch\, Easter Egg Hunt for Kids following Easter Sunday morning service. Contact- Lara Grafu. \n  \nEncouragement Verses \n\n1 John 4:8: “Whoever does not love does not know God\, because God is love”\nJohn 3:16 “For God so lovedthe world that he gave his one and only Son\, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”\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\, 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. \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-49/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20250223T082713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T082828Z UID:2041-1740306600-1740312000@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 13:34 \nJesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. \nSermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “The parable of the yeast: Unseen Yet Great Transformations”\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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 – Mar 7\, 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. \nMission to Dominican Republic: Contact Yvonne @ 604-307-9237\, if your heart is being propelled by the Holy Spirit. Pray! Pray! \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  \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-48/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20250223T082527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T082527Z UID:2039-1739701800-1739707200@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 13:31-32 \nThe Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast\n31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed\, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds\, yet when it grows\, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree\, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” \nSermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “The parable of the Mustard Seed”\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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 – Mar 7\, 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! \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  \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-47/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250209T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20250209T160527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180421Z UID:2032-1739097000-1739102400@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30 \nThe Parable of the Weeds\n24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping\, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat\, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads\, then the weeds also appeared. \n27 “The owner’s servants came to him and said\, ‘Sir\, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’ \n28 “‘An enemy did this\,’ he replied. \n“The servants asked him\, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ \n29 “‘No\,’ he answered\, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds\, you may uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’” \nSermon: Ps.Jeremy Kwan on “Parable of The Weeds Among the Wheat”\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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 – Mar 7\, 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  \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  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-46/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250126T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20250126T153448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T153448Z UID:2024-1737887400-1737892800@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 12:22-30 \n22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute\, and Jesus healed him\, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said\, “Could this be the Son of David?” \n24 But when the Pharisees heard this\, they said\, “It is only by Beelzebul\, the prince of demons\, that this fellow drives out demons.” \n25 Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them\, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined\, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. 26 If Satan drives out Satan\, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? 27 And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul\, by whom do your people drive them out? So then\, they will be your judges. 28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons\, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. \n29 “Or again\, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. \n30 “Whoever is not with me is against me\, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. \nSermon: Chris Lim on “Parable of The Divided Kingdom”\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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\, Japan\, 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \nLocal Mission Outreach \n-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee. \n-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) scheduled for 07-February 2025 – 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-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 – Feb 07\, 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.; 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). \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 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE. \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) \n \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 the 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 \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. \nOn January 28 at 5:30pm PST\, we are pleased to invite Jodi Spargur (Red Clover/CBM) and David Nacho (FBC Vancouver) for Doctrine of Discovery: Exploring Its Hidden Roots. This free webinar will provide an hour of teaching on the Doctrine of Discovery\, its historical arc\, and what it has to do with us as Baptists. We will also hear from Indigenous voices speaking on the impact the Doctrine of Discovery still has on them today. Register here. \nUsing Ai Basics and Why it Matters to the Church. Watch for more details soon on a webinar coming February 13th about using AI in ministry. \nAnd speaking of online resources\, we’ve got a growing series of free 5-minute videos to play in your Board or Elders meeting to help with various important aspects of leadership and administration of a CBWC church. Download or stream Board Essentials here. \nEncouragement Verses \n\nJohn 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.\nHebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful.\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  \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-45/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250119T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20250119T173721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T173721Z UID:2021-1737282600-1737288000@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 9:16-17 \n16 “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment\, for the patch will pull away from the garment\, making the tear worse. 17 Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do\, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No\, they pour new wine into new wineskins\, and both are preserved.” \nSermon: Rev. Jake LeFave on “The Parable of New Cloth on Old Garment”\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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\, Japan\, 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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-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 – January 10\, 2025\, Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. \nThanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the December S.E.T. Time.   (Special thanks to the HSCPC team and Seniors First Coordinator for delivery of the workshop on Elder Abuse; and special guest\, Nikki Sharma\, MLA and team). \nBereavement:  Patrick Leong’s father\, Papa Leong passed away in Alberta. Keep the family in prayer. \nShining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Winter Start-up- January 8\, 2025.                                                            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). Winter Start-up- Friday\, January 10\, 2025 (combined group event for Scavenger Hunt) \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 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE. \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) \n \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 the 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 \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. \nJanuary 17 @ 8:00 am – January 19 @ 5:00 pm \nLindell Beach\, BC: University Christian Ministries – Emerge 2025 (Light Magazine) \nStillwood Camp & Conference Centre 44005 Watt Road\, Lindell Beach\, BC\, Canada \nJoin students from campuses across BC for an impactful weekend of relaxation\, community\, and time in God’s presence.  Connect with your UCM friends and meet new ones from other campuses while experiencing student-led worship\, inspiring speakers\, thought-provoking group discussions. Come ready to dive deep into the topic of digital discipleship and redeeming digital spaces\, while having plenty […] \nJanuary 24 @ 8:00 am – January 25 @ 5:00 pm (Light Magazine) \nSaskatoon\, SK: Youthworker Conference \nElim Church 419 Slimmon Road\, Saskatoon\, SK\, Canada \nEach year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors\, ministry leaders\, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that\, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team — bringing at […] \nOn January 28 at 5:30pm PST\, we are pleased to invite Jodi Spargur (Red Clover/CBM) and David Nacho (FBC Vancouver) for Doctrine of Discovery: Exploring Its Hidden Roots. This free webinar will provide an hour of teaching on the Doctrine of Discovery\, its historical arc\, and what it has to do with us as Baptists. We will also hear from Indigenous voices speaking on the impact the Doctrine of Discovery still has on them today. Register here. \nUsing Ai Basics and Why it Matters to the Church. Watch for more details soon on a webinar coming February 13th about using AI in ministry. \nAnd speaking of online resources\, we’ve got a growing series of free 5-minute videos to play in your Board or Elders meeting to help with various important aspects of leadership and administration of a CBWC church. Download or stream Board Essentials here. \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\nJohn 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.\nHebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful.\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  \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-44/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250112T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20250112T165918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T165918Z UID:2019-1736677800-1736683200@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 \n“Do not judge\, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others\, you will be judged\, and with the measure you use\, it will be measured to you. \n3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother\, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye\,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite\, first take the plank out of your own eye\, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. \nSermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “Parable of the Speck and The Log”\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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\, Japan\, 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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-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 – January 10\, 2025\, Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. \nThanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the December S.E.T. Time.   (Special thanks to the HSCPC team and Seniors First Coordinator for delivery of the workshop on Elder Abuse; and special guest\, Nikki Sharma\, MLA and team). \nSamaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !! \n \nThanks 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. \nBereavement:  Patrick Leong’s father\, Papa Leong passed away in Alberta. Keep the family in prayer. \nShining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Winter Start-up- January 8\, 2025.                                                            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). Winter Start-up- Friday\, January 10\, 2025 (combined group event for Scavenger Hunt) \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 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE. \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) \n \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 the 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 \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. \nJanuary 17 @ 8:00 am – January 19 @ 5:00 pm \nLindell Beach\, BC: University Christian Ministries – Emerge 2025 (Light Magazine) \nStillwood Camp & Conference Centre 44005 Watt Road\, Lindell Beach\, BC\, Canada \nJoin students from campuses across BC for an impactful weekend of relaxation\, community\, and time in God’s presence.  Connect with your UCM friends and meet new ones from other campuses while experiencing student-led worship\, inspiring speakers\, thought-provoking group discussions. Come ready to dive deep into the topic of digital discipleship and redeeming digital spaces\, while having plenty […] \nJanuary 24 @ 8:00 am – January 25 @ 5:00 pm (Light Magazine) \nSaskatoon\, SK: Youthworker Conference \nElim Church 419 Slimmon Road\, Saskatoon\, SK\, Canada \nEach year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors\, ministry leaders\, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that\, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team — bringing at […] \nOn January 28 at 5:30pm PST\, we are pleased to invite Jodi Spargur (Red Clover/CBM) and David Nacho (FBC Vancouver) for Doctrine of Discovery: Exploring Its Hidden Roots. This free webinar will provide an hour of teaching on the Doctrine of Discovery\, its historical arc\, and what it has to do with us as Baptists. We will also hear from Indigenous voices speaking on the impact the Doctrine of Discovery still has on them today. Register here. \nUsing Ai Basics and Why it Matters to the Church. Watch for more details soon on a webinar coming February 13th about using AI in ministry. \nAnd speaking of online resources\, we’ve got a growing series of free 5-minute videos to play in your Board or Elders meeting to help with various important aspects of leadership and administration of a CBWC church. Download or stream Board Essentials here. \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\nJohn 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.\nHebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful.\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  \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-43/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241229T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241229T121500 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20241229T174307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T174307Z UID:2011-1735468200-1735474500@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Psalms 103:2-5 \n2 Praise the Lord\, my soul\,\n    and forget not all his benefits—\n3 who forgives all your sins\n    and heals all your diseases\,\n4 who redeems your life from the pit\n    and crowns you with love and compassion\,\n5 who satisfies your desires with good things\n    so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. \nSermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “What has the Lord and life taught you throughout 2024?”\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \n  \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. \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-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. \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. \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). \nShining Stars After -school will re-start on Wednesday\, January 8 \,2025. \nHigh School Youth Fellowship – Friday night\, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Pastor 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! \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 \nTheatre \nJanuary 24-February 1\,2025 \nAbbotsford\, BC: Irena’s Vow\n\n\nJanuary 24\, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m. – February 1\, 2025 @ 9:30 p.m.\nAbbotsford Arts Centre\n2329 Crescent Way\nAbbotsford\, BC V2S 3M1Canada\nIrena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism\, by Dan Gordon\n\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 in the midst of the atrocities of war will inspire! ( Excerpt\,  Light Magazine) \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpdate on Mission Fest Conference -2025 https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024 \nJesus leads (excerpt)\nSomeone once said that to be a good leader you need to be a good follower. In our desire to be led\, we reached out and invited you to come alongside us in prayer for a venue for Mission Fest 2025. \nThrough a great miracle and an answer to prayer\, the Lord has opened the door for us to host Mission Fest in the Fraser Valley this year: in Chilliwack\, BC\, February 13 to 15\,2025! \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 \nPrayers requested: \n·         Pray for wisdom\, and speakers \n·         Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams \n·         Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs \n·         Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate \n·         Pray for everyone who will attend\, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Prayer 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\, Japan\, 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; 2024 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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. \nDear Lord\, thank you for your gift of life\, your compassion\, your healing in challenging times\, your forgiveness\, your guidance and provision through your Holy Spirit. \nAs Advent approaches\, it signifies expectation\, hope\, celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and waiting for the fulfillment of His promise to return in a time of His choosing. Let us prayerfully prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus this season and beyond. Strengthen us to trust like Mary\, the mother of our Lord who said\, “I am the Lord’s servant\, may your word to me be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:38) \nMay the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends. \n\nJeremiah 29:11\n\n“For I know the plans I have for you\,” declares the Lord\, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you\, plans to give you hope and a future”. \n\nRomans 15:13\n\n“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him\, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”. \n\nJohn 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.\nHebrews 10:23\n\nLet us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful. \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and hope\, joy\, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-service-5/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20241215T083854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T083854Z UID:1900-1734258600-1734264000@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nChristmas Play: Everlasting Joy\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \n  \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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nMark your December calendar:  Advent- December 1-December 24\,2024 \n\nAdvent week 1 – Hope -December 1\nAdvent week 2 – Peace-December 8 – The Grafu Family\nAdvent week 3 – Joy-December 15 – Naveen and Family\nAdvent week 4 – Love – December 22\n\n  \nDecember 15\, 2024    \nChristmas Play\, “Everlasting Joy” written and directed by Naveen Lakshmanan \n \nWMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON \nWith hearts full of gratitude\, we give thanks to God for His countless blessings upon us and our family in Christ. It is with great joy that we invite you to join us for a Christmas Play on Sunday\, December 15th\, 2024. 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. \nFamily 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). \nDecember 24\, 2024 \nInvite friends and families to the Christmas Eve Service at 6: 00 p.m. \nThere will be no morning service. \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-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. \n  \n \nSamaritan 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. \nShining Stars Christmas Dinner for parents\, kids\, volunteers will be held on Thursday\, December 19th@5:30 p.m. \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \n \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. \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). \nHigh School Youth Fellowship – Friday night\, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Pastor 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! \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 \nTheatre \nJanuary 24-February 1\,2025 \nAbbotsford\, BC: Irena’s Vow\n\n\nJanuary 24\, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m. – February 1\, 2025 @ 9:30 p.m. \nAbbotsford Arts Centre\n2329 Crescent Way\nAbbotsford\, BC V2S 3M1Canada\nIrena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism\, by Dan Gordon\n\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 in the midst of the atrocities of war will inspire! ( Excerpt\,  Light Magazine) \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpdate on Mission Fest Conference -2025 https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024 \nJesus leads (excerpt)\nSomeone once said that to be a good leader you need to be a good follower. In our desire to be led\, we reached out and invited you to come alongside us in prayer for a venue for Mission Fest 2025. \nThrough a great miracle and an answer to prayer\, the Lord has opened the door for us to host Mission Fest in the Fraser Valley this year: in Chilliwack\, BC\, February 13 to 15\,2025! \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 \nPrayers requested: \n·         Pray for wisdom\, and speakers \n·         Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams \n·         Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs \n·         Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate \n·         Pray for everyone who will attend\, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Prayer 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\, Japan\, 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; 2024 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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. \nDear Lord\, thank you for your gift of life\, your compassion\, your healing in challenging times\, your forgiveness\, your guidance and provision through your Holy Spirit. \nAs Advent approaches\, it signifies expectation\, hope\, celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and waiting for the fulfillment of His promise to return in a time of His choosing. Let us prayerfully prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus this season and beyond. Strengthen us to trust like Mary\, the mother of our Lord who said\, “I am the Lord’s servant\, may your word to me be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:38) \nMay the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends. \n\nJeremiah 29:11\n\n“For I know the plans I have for you\,” declares the Lord\, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you\, plans to give you hope and a future”. \n\nRomans 15:13\n\n“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him\, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”. \n\nJohn 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.\nHebrews 10:23\n\nLet us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful. \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and hope\, joy\, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-41/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20241208T165755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T165755Z UID:1898-1733653800-1733659200@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 \n18 All this is from God\, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ\, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors\, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Aiikins Akpokli on “Worldly peace vs. Godly peace”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nMark your December calendar:  Advent- December 1-December 24\,2024 \n\nAdvent week 1 – Hope -December 1\nAdvent week 2 – Peace-December 8 – The Grafu Family\nAdvent week 3 – Joy-December 15\nAdvent week 4 – Love – December 22\n\n  \nDecember 15\, 2024    \nChristmas Play\, “Everlasting Joy” written and directed by Naveen Lakshmanan \n \nWMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON \nWith hearts full of gratitude\, we give thanks to God for His countless blessings upon us and our family in Christ. It is with great joy that we invite you to join us for a Christmas Play on Sunday\, December 15th\, 2024. 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. \nFamily 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). \nDecember 24\, 2024 \nInvite friends and families to the Christmas Eve Service at 6: 00 p.m. \nThere will be no morning service. \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-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. \nNext S.E.T – December 6\, 2024\, Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. \nThanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the November S.E.T. Time.   (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team). \nFriday\, December 6th\, 2024\, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nEvent: Workshop on Elder Abuse\, in cooperation with WMBC\, Seniors First BC\, HSCPC @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops Street\, Vancouver. \nPlease register by calling 604-307-9237 or 604-880-1311or email: leejst@gmail.com \nLunch served with a donation of $6.00 if able \n \n  \n \nSamaritan 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. \n  Needed!!! \n \nNew Adult Male and Female warm socks and scarves by Wednesday\, December 11\, 2024. \nShining Stars Team\, WMBC Youth\, and Volunteers will wrap and give them out with Care Meals on Friday\, December 13\, 2024. \nBereavement: Ruby Hayward\, wife and ministry partner of Pastor Dave Hayward\, Memorial Service will be held on Saturday\, December 7th\, 2024\, 1: 00 pm. at Trinity Baptist Church\, Granville and 49th Ave. \nShining Stars Christmas Dinner for parents\, kids\, volunteers will be held on Thursday\, December 19th@5:30 p.m. \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \n \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. \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). \nHigh School Youth Fellowship – Friday night\, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Pastor 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! \nDECEMBER 8\, 2024 \nFUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE. \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 \nTheatre \nJanuary 24-February 1\,2025 \nAbbotsford\, BC: Irena’s Vow\n\n\nJanuary 24\, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m. – February 1\, 2025 @ 9:30 p.m. \nAbbotsford Arts Centre\n2329 Crescent Way\nAbbotsford\, BC V2S 3M1Canada\nIrena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism\, by Dan Gordon\n\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 in the midst of the atrocities of war will inspire! ( Excerpt\,  Light Magazine) \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpdate on Mission Fest Conference -2025 https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024 \nJesus leads (excerpt)\nSomeone once said that to be a good leader you need to be a good follower. In our desire to be led\, we reached out and invited you to come alongside us in prayer for a venue for Mission Fest 2025. \nThrough a great miracle and an answer to prayer\, the Lord has opened the door for us to host Mission Fest in the Fraser Valley this year: in Chilliwack\, BC\, February 13 to 15\,2025! \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 \nPrayers requested: \n·         Pray for wisdom\, and speakers \n·         Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams \n·         Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs \n·         Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate \n·         Pray for everyone who will attend\, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Prayer 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\, Japan\, 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; 2024 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on December 13th\, 2024. \n 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 on October 11\, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. \nDear Lord\, thank you for your gift of life\, your compassion\, your healing in challenging times\, your forgiveness\, your guidance and provision through your Holy Spirit. \nAs Advent approaches\, it signifies expectation\, hope\, celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and waiting for the fulfillment of His promise to return in a time of His choosing. Let us prayerfully prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus this season and beyond. Strengthen us to trust like Mary\, the mother of our Lord who said\, “I am the Lord’s servant\, may your word to me be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:38) \nMay the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends. \n\nJeremiah 29:11\n\n“For I know the plans I have for you\,” declares the Lord\, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you\, plans to give you hope and a future”. \n\nRomans 15:13\n\n“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him\, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”. \n\nJohn 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.\nHebrews 10:23\n\nLet us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful. \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and hope\, joy\, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-service-4/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241124T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20241124T061722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T061734Z UID:1882-1732444200-1732449600@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Luke 22:54-71 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Disowns Jesus\n54 Then seizing him\, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. 55 And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together\, Peter sat down with them. 56 A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said\, “This man was with him.” \n57 But he denied it. “Woman\, I don’t know him\,” he said. \n58 A little later someone else saw him and said\, “You also are one of them.” \n“Man\, I am not!” Peter replied. \n59 About an hour later another asserted\, “Certainly this fellow was with him\, for he is a Galilean.” \n60 Peter replied\, “Man\, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking\, the rooster crowed. 61 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today\, you will disown me three times.” 62 And he went outside and wept bitterly. \nThe Guards Mock Jesus\n63 The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. 64 They blindfolded him and demanded\, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” 65 And they said many other insulting things to him. \nJesus Before Pilate and Herod\n66 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people\, both the chief priests and the teachers of the law\, met together\, and Jesus was led before them. 67 “If you are the Messiah\,” they said\, “tell us.” \nJesus answered\, “If I tell you\, you will not believe me\, 68 and if I asked you\, you would not answer. 69 But from now on\, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.” \n70 They all asked\, “Are you then the Son of God?” \nHe replied\, “You say that I am.” \n71 Then they said\, “Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from his own lips.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “What do you fight for”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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. In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends. \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-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 – 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). \nWMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON \nWith hearts full of gratitude\, we give thanks to God for His countless blessings upon us and our family in Christ. It is with great joy that we invite you to join us for a Christmas Play on Sunday\, December 15th\, 2024. 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. \nFamily and friends are warmly invited to join us in this special gathering. \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (Lara\, Lucy\, and Jenn). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. \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. \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! \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. \nNeeded !!!\nNew Adult Male and Female warm socks and scarves by Wednesday\, December 11\, 2024.\nWill be given out with Care Meals on Friday\, December 13\, 2024. \nBereavement \nRuby Hayward\, wife and ministry partner of Pastor Dave Hayward’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday\, December 7th\, 2024 \,\n1: 00 pm. at Trinity Baptist Church\, Granville and 49th Ave. \nShining Stars Cbristmas Dinner for parents\, kids\, volunteers will be held on Thursday\, December 19 th @5:30 p.m. \nSeniors Enrichment Time :\nElder Abuse Workshop- \nWard Memorial Baptist Church \nSeniors Enrichment Time \nWhat no one wants to talk about: Elder Abuse \nWhat is it? What can we do about it? \nJoin us for a Seniors First BC presentation to learn \nmore about the abuse of older adults — the types of \nabuse\, indicators\, risk factors\, and strategies to deal with abuse. \nIn addition\, several resources will be discussed that can assist older \nadults & concerned third parties in situations of elder abuse. \nFriday\, December 6th\, 2024 \n11:00am to 2:00pm \nWard Memorial Baptist Church \n465 Kamloops Street\, Vancouver \nPlease register by calling \n604-307-9237 or 604-880-1311 \nor email: leejst@gmail.com \nLunch served with a donation of $6.00 if able \nHosted by: Ward Memorial baptist Church\, Hastings Sunrise Community Policing centre\, Seniors first BC \nFor more info\, call call 604-307-9237 or 604-880-1311 \nBig Events at Joy Fellowship \nThere are three important events happening at Joy Fellowship over the next three weeks\, and so we are sending out this email to everyone we have email addresses for.* If you are a caregiver receiving this\, please pass the information on to your client. \nThe three events are our 50th Anniversary\, our annual Christmas Fair\, and a memorial service celebrating Ruby Hayward’s life. \n50th Anniversary Celebration \nSunday\, November 24th at 1:20 and 3:00 PM \nJoin us for our church service at 1:20; treats and visiting at 2:20;  \nour anniversary celebration at 3:00; or come for all three parts! \n  \nChristmas Fair and World Market \nSaturday\, November 30th\, 10 AM ~ 2 PM \nMemorial Service for Ruby Hayward  \nSaturday\, December 7 at 1:30 PM \n  \nALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH \n1460 West 49th Avenue in Vancouver\, BC \nPlease call me (778-792-8551) if you have questions or would like to help us out by volunteering at any of these events. \nAnd I’ll warn you\, we’ll probably send out one more encouraging note to join us before these events are finished! \n– Pastor John \n December 15\, 2024    WMBC Christmas Play\, “ Everlasting Joy” written and directed by Naveem Lakshmanan \nPlan to invite family members and friends to join us. There will be a Christmas Luncheon following the presentation at 10:30 a.m. \n  \nUpdate on Mission Fest Conference -https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024 \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 \nPrayers requested: \n·         Pray for wisdom about location\, dates\, and speakers \n·         Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams \n·         Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs \n·         Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate \n·         Pray for everyone who will attend\, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything \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\, Japan\, 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; 2024 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on December 13th\, 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 on October 11\, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. \nDear Lord\, thank you for your gift of life\, your compassion\, your healing in challenging times\, your forgiveness\, your guidance and provision through your Holy Spirit. We ask you to grant wisdom to all the federal\, provincial\, and municipal leadership to work in collaboration for the best outcome for health and welfare of its citizens. \nAs Remembrance Day approaches\, help us to develop and practice a posture of gratitude not only on November 11\, 2024\, but throughout the days ahead\, for all who have served and are serving on our behalf. May the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends. \n\nMatthew 22:37-39: Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”\nJohn 16:33: I have told you these things\, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.\nJohn 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.\nColossians 3:13: Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.\n\nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/1882/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20241110T164709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T164709Z UID:1876-1731234600-1731240000@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Psalm 137 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n137 By the rivers of Babylon\, there we sat down\, yea\, we wept\, when we remembered Zion. \n2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. \n3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth\, saying\, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. \n4 How shall we sing the Lord‘s song in a strange land? \n5 If I forget thee\, O Jerusalem\, let my right hand forget her cunning. \n6 If I do not remember thee\, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. \n7 Remember\, O Lord\, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said\, Rase it\, rase it\, even to the foundation thereof. \n8 O daughter of Babylon\, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be\, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. \n9 Happy shall he be\, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “War brings out the true nature of humanity”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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. In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site only – 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-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 – 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). \nWMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON \nWith hearts full of gratitude\, we give thanks to God for His countless blessings upon us and our family in Christ. It is with great joy that we invite you to join us for a Christmas Play on Sunday\, December 15th\, 2024. 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. \nFamily and friends are warmly invited to join us in this special gathering. \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (Lara\, Lucy\, and Jenn). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. \nTrinity Baptist Church Vancouver (1460 West 49th Ave.) will be hosting an in-person BWA Women’s Department World Day of Prayer session on Saturday\, November 16  from 1:00-3:00pm. \nKindly reply to this Email\, Alison Fraser bcytwomen@gmail.com \, if you would like to join the meeting at Trinity.  It helps with preparing the setting and refreshments. \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. \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! \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. \nTheatre \nNovember 8-17 Prince Caspian\, presented by Gallery 7 Theatre at the Abbotsford Arts Centre. Adapted by Damien Atkins\, based by CS Lewis\, Journey back to Narnia! A story of courage and hope\, this highly theatrical stage adaptation of CS Lewis’ novel will inspire audiences of all ages. ( excerpt from Light Magazine\, November issue). \nSamaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !! \nPlease remember to to take /return your completed box/es by November 17 or before. Thanks for your hearts of generosity in blessing children. Don’t forget to include $12 to assist in shipping and a note of encouragement if you wish. \n \n December 15\, 2024    WMBC Christmas Play\, “ Everlasting Joy” written and directed by Naveem Lakshmanan \nPlan to invite family members and friends to join us. There will be a Christmas Luncheon following the presentation at 10:30 a.m. \n  \nUpdate on Mission Fest Conference -https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024 \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 \nPrayers requested: \n·         Pray for wisdom about location\, dates\, and speakers \n·         Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams \n·         Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs \n·         Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate \n·         Pray for everyone who will attend\, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything \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\, Japan\, 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; 2024 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on December 13th\, 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 on October 11\, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. \nDear Lord\, thank you for your gift of life\, your compassion\, your healing in challenging times\, your forgiveness\, your guidance and provision through your Holy Spirit. We ask you to grant wisdom to all the federal\, provincial\, and municipal leadership to work in collaboration for the best outcome for health and welfare of its citizens. \nAs Remembrance Day approaches\, help us to develop and practice a posture of gratitude not only on November 11\, 2024\, but throughout the days ahead\, for all who have served and are serving on our behalf. May the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends. \n\nMatthew 22:37-39: Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”\nJohn 16:33: I have told you these things\, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.\nJohn 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.\nColossians 3:13: Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.\n\nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-39/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20241027T153845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T160728Z UID:1867-1730025000-1730030400@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Malachi 3: 13-18 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13 “You have spoken arrogantly against me\,” says the Lord. \n“Yet you ask\, ‘What have we said against you?’ \n14 “You have said\, ‘It is futile to serve God. What do we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the Lord Almighty? 15 But now we call the arrogant blessed. Certainly evildoers prosper\, and even when they put God to the test\, they get away with it.’” \n16 Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other\, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name. \n17 “On the day when I act\,” says the Lord Almighty\, “they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them\, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him. 18 And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked\, between those who serve God and those who do not. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Chris Lim on “Renewing our covenant with God”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024.  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-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 – NOV 1st   Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the Oct S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team\, as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nOur Hope is the Hope for All!\nWe have a living hope in Jesus. \nThat’s a big reason we call this annual Heart for Asia gathering a celebration! \nBut our heart breaks that so many others—our friends and neighbours and people around the world—don’t know this hope. \nIt doesn’t have to be that way! God invites us share our hope with the people in our lives and with people we’ve not yet met. \nThis is your chance to get started! Join us for an evening spotlight on East Asia (with Asian street food!). See how people like you are sharing the hope of Jesus. Bring a friend and see what God will do next. \nHope of the World\nFriday\, November 15\, 2024\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nGranville Chapel\n5901 Granville Street\nVancouver BC \nOctober 29 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nBurnaby\, BC: The Power of Parallel Movements \nNew Westminster Evangelical Free Church 7895 Canada Way\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada \nThis meeting is for all those who are passionate about seeing people come to Christ and helping them love God\, hear God\, and obey him.  It is also a 24:14 quarterly DMM Practitioners roundup. If you’re interested in Disciple-Making Movements you might want to join us.Join us for a day of coaching and teaching with Andy […] \nOctober 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm \nBurnaby\, BC: Conversation on Breakthrough Prayer \nNew Westminster Evangelical Free Church 7895 Canada Way\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada \nWe’d like to invite your church to an upcoming event sponsored by Novo Canada\, Outreach Canada\, and OMF. On October 29th at 7pm we’ll get the chance to enter into a conversation with Andy Smith about breakthrough prayer and how that sets the stage for revival. If we’re going to see revival happen\, a foundation in […] \nNovember 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm \nSurrey\, BC: Traditional hymns on the theme of remembering \nElim Village Oasis Auditorium 9045 160 Street\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada \nSaturday\, November 9th\,   7:00 pm.  Elim Village Oasis auditorium features singing of traditional hymns on a theme of Remembering.   Music including a Gospel Quartet will inspire and encourage attendees.   Open to all.  Enter at 9045 – 160 Street\, Surrey.  All welcome.   Refreshments and fellowship follow.    Info: Bob Brett\, 604-930-8150. \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nShining 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. \nHigh School Youth Fellowship – Friday night\, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy or 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! \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nUpdate on Mission Fest Conference -https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024 \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 \nPrayers requested: \n·         Pray for wisdom about location\, dates\, and speakers \n·         Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams \n·         Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs \n·         Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate \n·         Pray for everyone who will attend\, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything \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\, Japan\, 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; 2024 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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. \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-37/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20241013T162858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T162858Z UID:1859-1728815400-1728820800@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Philippians 4:1-7 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTherefore\, my brothers and sisters\, you whom I love and long for\, my joy and crown\, stand firm in the Lord in this way\, dear friends! \n2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes\, and I ask you\, my true companion\, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel\, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers\, whose names are in the book of life. \nFinal Exhortations\n4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Gunn on “The power of thanksgiving “\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024.  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-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 – NOV 1st   Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the Oct S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team\, as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nWMBC THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON \nWith hearts full of gratitude\, we give thanks to God for His countless blessings upon us and our family in Christ. It is with great joy that we invite you to a Thanksgiving luncheon on Sunday\, October 13th\, 2024\, after the service in the lower hall. Let us come together to celebrate and praise God for His abundant goodness! \nFamily and friends are warmly invited to join us in this special gathering. The church will provide turkey\, ham\, mashed potatoes\, and vegetables. In the spirit of love and fellowship\, we kindly ask our Ward family to bring salads and desserts\, or any traditional dish you would like to share just as we have done in previous years. \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (Lucy\, and Jenn). \nIn His service\,\nLara\n(On behalf of the Decorating/Hospitality Committee) \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nShining 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. \nHigh School Youth Fellowship – Friday night\, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy or 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! \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nUpdate on Mission Fest Conference -https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024 \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 \nPrayers requested: \n·         Pray for wisdom about location\, dates\, and speakers \n·         Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams \n·         Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs \n·         Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate \n·         Pray for everyone who will attend\, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything \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\, Japan\, 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; 2024 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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. \nDear Lord\, thank you for your gift of life\, your compassion\, your healing in challenging times\, your forgiveness\, your guidance and provision through your Holy Spirit. We ask you to grant wisdom to all the federal\, provincial\, and municipal leadership to work in collaboration for the best outcome for health and welfare of its citizens. Guide the electoral process in BC as election looms- Advance Voting:   October 10\, 11\, 12\, 13\, 15\,16; Final Voting Day- October 19\, 2024. \nAs Thanksgiving Day approaches\, help us to develop and practice a posture of gratitude not only on October 14\, 2024 but throughout the days ahead. May the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends. \n\nMatthew 22:37-39: Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”\nRomans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him\, who have been called according to his purpose.”\n2 Corinthians 9:11 “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion\, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”\n1 Chronicles 16:8 “Oh\, give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!”\n1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  “Rejoice always\, pray without ceasing\, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”\nJames 1:17  “Every good and perfect gift is from above\, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights\, who does not change like shifting shadows.”\n\nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/thanksgiving-sunday-worship-service/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20240928T163156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T163156Z UID:1853-1727605800-1727611200@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Malachi 2:10-16 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10 Do we not all have one Father[a]? Did not one God create us? Why do we profane the covenant of our ancestors by being unfaithful to one another? \n11 Judah has been unfaithful. A detestable thing has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem: Judah has desecrated the sanctuary the Lord loves by marrying women who worship a foreign god. 12 As for the man who does this\, whoever he may be\, may the Lord remove him from the tents of Jacob[b]—even though he brings an offering to the Lord Almighty. \n13 Another thing you do: You flood the Lord’s altar with tears. You weep and wail because he no longer looks with favor on your offerings or accepts them with pleasure from your hands. 14 You ask\, “Why?” It is because the Lord is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. You have been unfaithful to her\, though she is your partner\, the wife of your marriage covenant. \n15 Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And what does the one God seek? Godly offspring.[c] So be on your guard\, and do not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth. \n16 “The man who hates and divorces his wife\,” says the Lord\, the God of Israel\, “does violence to the one he should protect\,”[d] says the Lord Almighty. \nSo be on your guard\, and do not be unfaithful. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Jeremy Kwan on “Malachi 2:10-16”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\n  \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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024.  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-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. Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the September S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team\, as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. (Will resume in Fall) \nCedar Grove Baptist Church 10330 – 144 Street\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada \nWMBC Women’s Ministry\nDear Sisters in Christ\, \nYou are loved and invited! \n> Save the date: Saturday\, September 28th\, from 10:00 am to noon\, for our next Women’s Ministry Gathering. \nWe are thrilled to welcome Lynn Watson from West Coast Christian Fellowship as our guest speaker. She will share inspiration and encouragement with us under the theme: “Two Hearts\, One Journey\,” unpacking Ephesians 4:2-3. \n> To make it even easier for you to attend\, we’ve got the kids covered! Free childcare will be provided\, courtesy of our amazing dads. \n> Join us for a morning of connection\, growth\, and community. We can’t wait to share this special time with you! \nMark your calendars for September 28th and get ready to be blessed! \nWith love\, \nSister Christine\, Sister Pam & Sister Sephora\nWMBC Women’s Ministry lead \n————————– \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\, for more information for weekly events! \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nOther: \nRegent College is for people like you: artists and engineers\, homemakers and physicians\, pastor\, retirees\, and everything in between. You love Bible and theology\, …art\, science\, people\, culture and more; you want to know God and  welcome Him in every aspect of your life. Explore at rgmt.net/current-courses. \nVancouver\, BC: Phil Wickham\, Canada Worship Nights \nOctober 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm   The Centre for Performing Arts 777 Homer Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada \nCanada Worship Nights with Phil Wickham and Special Guest Josh Baldwin \nUpdate for Mission Fest Vancouver 2025 \nExcerpt from Team: Jesus has been speaking! Amid our waiting\, though\, we can still say—with joy and excitement—that MFV 2025 is happening! Jesus has been speaking clearly and has been leading us to the theme He wants for the conference. \nThe theme for Mission Fest Vancouver 2025 is “I WILL”. \nThrough the summer\, I (James) have heard that Jesus wants to focus our hearts on all the areas of life in which He wondrously and unwaveringly declares\, “I will.” \na few examples: \nMatthew 11:28  “Come to me\, all who labour and are heavy laden\, and I will give you rest.” \nMatthew 16:18  “I will build my church.” \nMatthew 4:19   “Follow me\, and I will make you fishers of men.” \nJohn 14:3   “I will come again and will take you to myself\, that where I am you may be also.” \nVenue still to be finalized. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: \nChurch Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Fire Impacted areas and persons; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, 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; 2024 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on October 11\, 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 on August 9\, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations. \nDear Lord\, grant us fortitude /courage and perseverance to be your children of light especially in areas where darkness appears to suffocate your light. Let the power of your resurrection engulf our hearts\, bodies\, and souls to intentionally live lives that reflect your truth and unconditional love. Convict our hearts today and let us practice daily the truths that have been handed down to us. \nMatthew 22:37-39: Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” \nRomans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him\, who have been called according to his purpose.” \nJames 1: 2-4:  Consider it pure joy\, my brothers and sisters\, whenever you face trials of many kinds\, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete\, not lacking anything. \nPhilippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything\, but in every situation\, by prayer and petition\, with thanksgiving\, present your requests to God. And the peace of God\, which transcends all understanding\, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-26/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20240915T152518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T152518Z UID:1845-1726396200-1726401600@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Malachi 1:6-14 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6 “A son honors his father\, and a slave his master. If I am a father\, where is the honor due me? If I am a master\, where is the respect due me?” says the Lord Almighty. \n“It is you priests who show contempt for my name. \n“But you ask\, ‘How have we shown contempt for your name?’ \n7 “By offering defiled food on my altar. \n“But you ask\, ‘How have we defiled you?’ \n“By saying that the Lord’s table is contemptible. 8 When you offer blind animals for sacrifice\, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice lame or diseased animals\, is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?” says the Lord Almighty. \n9 “Now plead with God to be gracious to us. With such offerings from your hands\, will he accept you?”—says the Lord Almighty. \n10 “Oh\, that one of you would shut the temple doors\, so that you would not light useless fires on my altar! I am not pleased with you\,” says the Lord Almighty\, “and I will accept no offering from your hands. 11 My name will be great among the nations\, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me\, because my name will be great among the nations\,” says the Lord Almighty. \n12 “But you profane it by saying\, ‘The Lord’s table is defiled\,’ and\, ‘Its food is contemptible.’ 13 And you say\, ‘What a burden!’ and you sniff at it contemptuously\,” says the Lord Almighty. \n“When you bring injured\, lame or diseased animals and offer them as sacrifices\, should I accept them from your hands?” says the Lord. 14 “Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it\, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord. For I am a great king\,” says the Lord Almighty\, “and my name is to be feared among the nations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Rev. Bill Wong on “What is your worship worth?”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024.  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) \n  \n \n  \nHome Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \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 – September 13\, 2024 (will resume every 1st Friday of the month in October\,2024) Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the June S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team\, as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. (Will resume in Fall) \nSeptember 21 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm  Surrey\, BC: Soar -Living Unafraid \nCedar Grove Baptist Church 10330 – 144 Street\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada \nSept. 21\, 2024: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm “Soar -Living Unafraid” A one-day women’s retreat open to all women and teen girls.  Location: Cedar Grove Baptist Church at 10330 – 144 St. Surrey\, BC. Phone number: (604) 581-8933 Speaker: Grace Fox – author\, speaker and missionary. Registration is open on-line at www.the-grove.net or at the church following […] \nWMBC Women’s Ministry\nDear Sisters in Christ\, \nYou are loved and invited! \n> Save the date: Saturday\, September 28th\, from 10:00 am to noon\, for our next Women’s Ministry Gathering. \nWe are thrilled to welcome Lynn Watson from West Coast Christian Fellowship as our guest speaker. She will share inspiration and encouragement with us under the theme: “Two Hearts\, One Journey\,” unpacking Ephesians 4:2-3. \n> To make it even easier for you to attend\, we’ve got the kids covered! Free childcare will be provided\, courtesy of our amazing dads. \n> Join us for a morning of connection\, growth\, and community. We can’t wait to share this special time with you! \nMark your calendars for September 28th and get ready to be blessed! \nWith love\, \nSister Christine\, Sister Pam & Sister Sephora\nWMBC Women’s Ministry lead \n————————– \nShining 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. September start: Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024 @3:30 p.m. \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! \nSpecial Event -SEPT 13th\, 5:30 pm: WMBC Youth and Shining Stars Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt. \nYoung Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna\, for more information for weekly events! \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nOther: \nRegent College is for people like you: artists and engineers\, homemakers and physicians\, pastor\, retirees\, and everything in between. You love Bible and theology\, …art\, science\, people\, culture and more; you want to know God and  welcome Him in every aspect of your life. Explore at rgmt.net/current-courses. \nImagine being together for a lifetime…. Together for good! \n \nWhether you’re in a great season in your marriage\, a rough patch or somewhere in between\, you are welcome! Join us at FamilyLife Canada on Saturday September 28\, 2024 to strengthen your relationship! \nThe Together for Good Marriage Workshop\, coming to North Langley Community Church\, is a one-day event designed to give you new tools to reconnect\, communicate more deeply and build your marriage to last a lifetime. \nYou’ll be guided in having helpful conversations\, just between the two of you\, to help you counter drift\, appreciate your differences and grow in oneness. \nAt only $75/Couple\, this is a great investment to make in your relationship this fall (includes two workbooks\, light sandwich lunch\, snacks\, coffee and beverages OR $60/couple for the no-lunch option). \nLearn More and Register \nLocation\nNorth Langley Community Church\n21015 96 Ave\, Langley Twp\, BC V1M 2Z3 \nSchedule\n8:30-9:00am (Check-in)\n9:00am – 12:30pm (Morning Sessions\, incl. one break)\n12:30pm – 2:00pm (Lunch Break)\n2:00pm – 4:00pm (Afternoon Sessions\, incl. one break) \nVancouver\, BC: Phil Wickham\, Canada Worship Nights \nOctober 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm   The Centre for Performing Arts 777 Homer Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada \nCanada Worship Nights with Phil Wickham and Special Guest Josh Baldwin \nUpdate for Mission Fest Vancouver 2025 \nExcerpt from Team: Jesus has been speaking! Amid our waiting\, though\, we can still say—with joy and excitement—that MFV 2025 is happening! Jesus has been speaking clearly and has been leading us to the theme He wants for the conference. \nThe theme for Mission Fest Vancouver 2025 is “I WILL”. \nThrough the summer\, I (James) have heard that Jesus wants to focus our hearts on all the areas of life in which He wondrously and unwaveringly declares\, “I will.” \na few examples: \nMatthew 11:28  “Come to me\, all who labour and are heavy laden\, and I will give you rest.” \nMatthew 16:18  “I will build my church.” \nMatthew 4:19   “Follow me\, and I will make you fishers of men.” \nJohn 14:3   “I will come again and will take you to myself\, that where I am you may be also.” \nVenue still to be finalized. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: \nChurch Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Fire Impacted areas and persons; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, 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; 2024 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 \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on October 11\, 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 on August 9\, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations. \nShining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 \nSpecial Thanks to God\, all who prayed\, donated and /or participated with Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Staff\, Volunteers\, and Campers at the Shining Stars Camp Can-Do summer program. Thanks to HSCPC\, Hastings Library\, WMBC\, CSC / Global Ministries; Friends of Shining Stars\, RBC; Safeway\, Save-on- Foods\, Pine House\, Donald’s Market for products; Canucks Volleyball; BC Volleyball; Frank Giustra Foundation; Nature’s Path Foods; Anonymous Donors; Canadian Tire; Port Moody Pacific Grace Life Group Team; Bassel Hakka Team; Vanderhoof Friends; Flower Factory; CanFisco; Sun Glow Food Service; Mactalla Cycles; Gavin & Volleyball Teams. \nContinue praying for Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Core team: \nConnie- starting her teaching career at Douglas Elementary School; Julia He- returning to Simon Fraser University; Eva Zhou – returning to Langara; Mabel Xu – returning to Emily Carr; Frankie Zheng – beginning 1st semester at Langara; Adam Wong – beginning 1st semester in nursing at UBC\, Kelowna; Justin Feng – starting grade 12 year @ Van Tech; Daniel Boehm – returning to UBC\, Vancouver; Ricky Vuong – continuing RMT training; Parents/Guardians and the ninety-three (93) campers who attended through the summer. \n  \nDear Lord\, grant us fortitude /courage and perseverance to be your children of light especially in areas where darkness appears to suffocate your light. Let the power of your resurrection engulf our hearts\, bodies\, and souls to intentionally live lives that reflect your truth and unconditional love. Convict our hearts today and let us practice daily the truths that have been handed down to us. \nMatthew 22:37-39: Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” \nRomans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him\, who have been called according to his purpose.” \nJames 1: 2-4:  Consider it pure joy\, my brothers and sisters\, whenever you face trials of many kinds\, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete\, not lacking anything. \nPhilippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything\, but in every situation\, by prayer and petition\, with thanksgiving\, present your requests to God. And the peace of God\, which transcends all understanding\, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-35/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240811T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20240811T075951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T075951Z UID:1821-1723372200-1723377600@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:18 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd we all\, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory\, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory\, which comes from the Lord\, who is the Spirit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Gunn Ajan on “What is transformation?”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024.  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: \n-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \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 – September 13\, 2024 (will resume every 1st Friday of the month in October\,2024) Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the June S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team\, as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. (Will resume in Fall) \nShining 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. Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events through July and August. Contact Jenn/Connie. \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\, for more information for weekly events! \nShining 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. (Will resume in the Fall). \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \n  \nPrayer Care / Concerns: \nChurch Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Fire Impacted areas and persons; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, 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; 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. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on August 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 on June 14\, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. \nOther: \nRegent College is for people like you: artists and engineers\, homemakers and physicians\, pastor\, retirees\, and everything in between. You love Bible and theology\, …art\, science\, people\, culture and more; you want to know God and  welcome Him in every aspect of your life. Explore at rgmt.net/current-courses. \nSeptember 13-14 \, 2024 MCC Festival for World Relief for the whole family . \nwww.mccfestival.com or call 604-850-6639  Give a gift of $7  to feed a family of 5 for a day. 300 million people are facing chronic hunger( Light Magazine\, July edition) \n  \nShining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 continues. \nhttps://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com/_files/ugd/4a7555_55ff9dc4df174b3caf51b3bc2de27dbd.pdf \nUpdate on Week 4 & 5 of Shining Stars Camp Can-Do \nThanks for prayers\, to God\, Staff\, Volunteers\, Campers and Parents and all those who donated time and resources.  The theme for the plant week focused on: Shine Your Light on Faithfulness\, Perseverance with focus on the story of Moses\, the Persistent Widow\, Excerpts from the Life of Jesus and Music. In addition\, campers and staff participated in gardening\, swimming\, canoeing/kayaking\, sports\, baking\, cooking cuisine from Egypt\, Argentina\, Japan and First Nations\, arts and crafts\, berry picking and canning\, science\, sports activities\, field trips to the Police Museum / Burnaby Village Museum\, and biking. \nContinue to pray for Week 6\, 7 & 8 as the camp focus on: Shine Your Light on Caring for Others\, Compassion\, as modeled by Jesus\, organization\, safety in travel and various activities in and outside the community. \nSpecial Thanks to all who prayed\, donated and participated with Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Staff\, Volunteers\, Campers in hosting the Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Community Carnival on Thursday\, July 25th at the Kamloops Pop-up Plaza and the Ward Memorial Baptist Church (WMBC)  grounds\, Thanks to HSCPC\, Hastings Library\, WMBC\, Centre Street Church\, HBIA\, Donald’s Market and Pop-up Plaza Team. \n Dear Lord\, grant us fortitude /courage and perseverance to be your children of light especially in areas where darkness appears to suffocate your light. Let the power of your resurrection engulf our hearts\, bodies\, and souls to intentionally live lives that reflect your truth and unconditional love. Convict our hearts today and let us practice daily the truths that have been handed down to us. \nMatthew 22:37-39: Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” \nRomans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him\, who have been called according to his purpose.” \nJames 1: 2-4:  Consider it pure joy\, my brothers and sisters\, whenever you face trials of many kinds\, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete\, not lacking anything. \nPhilippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything\, but in every situation\, by prayer and petition\, with thanksgiving\, present your requests to God. And the peace of God\, which transcends all understanding\, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-31/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20240728T151702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T151702Z UID:1815-1722162600-1722168000@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Luke 15: 1-31 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Parable of the Lost Sheep\n15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered\, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” \n3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it\, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says\, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. \nThe Parable of the Lost Coin\n8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[a] and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp\, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it\, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says\, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ 10 In the same way\, I tell you\, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” \nThe Parable of the Lost Son\n11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father\, ‘Father\, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. \n13 “Not long after that\, the younger son got together all he had\, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything\, there was a severe famine in that whole country\, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country\, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating\, but no one gave him anything. \n17 “When he came to his senses\, he said\, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare\, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father\, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father. \n“But while he was still a long way off\, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son\, threw his arms around him and kissed him. \n21 “The son said to him\, ‘Father\, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ \n22 “But the father said to his servants\, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate. \n25 “Meanwhile\, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house\, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come\,’ he replied\, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’ \n28 “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father\, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home\, you kill the fattened calf for him!’ \n31 “‘My son\,’ the father said\, ‘you are always with me\, and everything I have is yours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “What is the Joy of discipleship?”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024.  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: \n-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \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 – September 13\, 2024 (will resume every 1st Friday of the month in October\,2024) Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the June S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team\, as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. (Will resume in Fall) \nShining 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. Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events through July and August. Contact Jen/Connie. \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\, for more information for weekly events! \nShining 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. ( Will resume in the Fall). \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: \nChurch Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, Caribbean Islands and other hurricane impacted areas; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars\, natural or man-made disasters\, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers;  Shelters\, Homeless;  Peace and Harmony across Canada / USA\, 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. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on August 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 June 14\, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. \nJune 22\, 2024\, Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser \nThanks to all Volleyball Teams\, Bikers\, Walkers\, Sponsors\, Donators of products\, finances\, prize giveaways\, Volunteers and Organizing Team. Special Thanks to those who prayed for safety etc. \nShining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024  began on July 2nd\,2024. \n Update on Week 1 of Shining Stars Camp Can-Do \nThanks for prayers\, to God\, Staff\, Volunteers\, Campers and Parents and all those who donated time and resources.  The theme for the week focused on: Shine Your Light on Courage\, Faithfulness and Respect through the life of Jesus\, Abigail\, David and Goliath and Music. In addition\, campers and staff participated in gardening\, canoeing/kayaking\, sports\, baking\, arts and crafts\, berry picking and canning\, plant science\, sports activities\, and biking. \nContinue to pray for Week 2 as the camp focus on: Shine Your Light on Kindness as modeled by Jesus\, organization\, safety in travel and various  activities in and outside the community. \nDear Lord\, grant us fortitude /courage to be your children of light especially in areas where darkness appears to suffocate your light. Let the power of your resurrection engulf our hearts\, bodies\, and souls to intentionally live lives that reflect your truth and unconditional love. Convict our hearts today and let us practice daily the truths that have been handed down to us. \n Philippians 2:1-4 ” Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ\, if there is any consolation of love\, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit\, if any affection and compassion\, make my joy complete by being of the same mind\, maintaining the same love\, united in spirit\, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit\, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” \nPhilippians 2:14-16 \n14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing\, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure\, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-30/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240721T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240721T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20240721T064219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T064219Z UID:1812-1721557800-1721563200@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: John 1:1-5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n In the beginning was the Word\, and the Word was with God\, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life\, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness\, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Bro.Chris Lim on “How to disciple?”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024.  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: \n-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \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 – September 13\, 2024 (will resume every 1st Friday of the month in October\,2024) Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the June S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team\, as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. (Will resume in Fall) \nShining 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. Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events through July and August. Contact Jen/Connie. \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\, for more information for weekly events! \nShining 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. ( Will resume in the Fall). \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: \nChurch Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, Caribbean Islands and other hurricane impacted areas; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars\, natural or man-made disasters\, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers;  Shelters\, Homeless;  Peace and Harmony across Canada / USA\, 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. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on August 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 June 14\, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. \nJune 22\, 2024\, Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser \nThanks to all Volleyball Teams\, Bikers\, Walkers\, Sponsors\, Donators of products\, finances\, prize giveaways\, Volunteers and Organizing Team. Special Thanks to those who prayed for safety etc. \nShining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024  began on July 2nd\,2024. \n Update on Week 1 of Shining Stars Camp Can-Do \nThanks for prayers\, to God\, Staff\, Volunteers\, Campers and Parents and all those who donated time and resources.  The theme for the week focused on: Shine Your Light on Courage\, Faithfulness and Respect through the life of Jesus\, Abigail\, David and Goliath and Music. In addition\, campers and staff participated in gardening\, canoeing/kayaking\, sports\, baking\, arts and crafts\, berry picking and canning\, plant science\, sports activities\, and biking. \nContinue to pray for Week 2 as the camp focus on: Shine Your Light on Kindness as modeled by Jesus\, organization\, safety in travel and various  activities in and outside the community. \nDear Lord\, grant us fortitude /courage to be your children of light especially in areas where darkness appears to suffocate your light. Let the power of your resurrection engulf our hearts\, bodies\, and souls to intentionally live lives that reflect your truth and unconditional love. Convict our hearts today and let us practice daily the truths that have been handed down to us. \n Philippians 2:1-4 ” Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ\, if there is any consolation of love\, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit\, if any affection and compassion\, make my joy complete by being of the same mind\, maintaining the same love\, united in spirit\, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit\, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” \nPhilippians 2:14-16 \n14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing\, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure\, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-29/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240714T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20240714T144133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T144133Z UID:1809-1720953000-1720958400@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Luke 8:5-15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed\, some fell along the path; it was trampled on\, and the birds ate it up. 6 Some fell on rocky ground\, and when it came up\, the plants withered because they had no moisture. 7 Other seed fell among thorns\, which grew up with it and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop\, a hundred times more than was sown.” \nWhen he said this\, he called out\, “Whoever has ears to hear\, let them hear.” \n9 His disciples asked him what this parable meant. 10 He said\, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you\, but to others I speak in parables\, so that\, \n\n“‘though seeing\, they may not see;\n    though hearing\, they may not understand.’[a] \n\n11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those along the path are the ones who hear\, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts\, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13 Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it\, but they have no root. They believe for a while\, but in the time of testing they fall away. 14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear\, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries\, riches and pleasures\, and they do not mature. 15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart\, who hear the word\, retain it\, and by persevering produce a crop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Jusuf on “The barriers to discipleship”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024.  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: \n-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \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 – September 13\, 2024 (will resume every 1st Friday of the month in October\,2024) Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the June S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team\, as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. (Will resume in Fall) \nShining 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. Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events through July and August. Contact Jen/Connie. \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\, for more information for weekly events! \nShining 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. ( Will resume in the Fall). \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: \nChurch Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, Caribbean Islands and other hurricane impacted areas; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars\, natural or man-made disasters\, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers;  Shelters\, Homeless;  Peace and Harmony across Canada / USA\, 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. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on August 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 June 14\, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. \nJune 22\, 2024\, Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser \nThanks to all Volleyball Teams\, Bikers\, Walkers\, Sponsors\, Donators of products\, finances\, prize giveaways\, Volunteers and Organizing Team. Special Thanks to those who prayed for safety etc. \nShining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024  began on July 2nd\,2024. \n Update on Week 1 of Shining Stars Camp Can-Do \nThanks for prayers\, to God\, Staff\, Volunteers\, Campers and Parents and all those who donated time and resources.  The theme for the week focused on: Shine Your Light on Courage\, Faithfulness and Respect through the life of Jesus\, Abigail\, David and Goliath and Music. In addition\, campers and staff participated in gardening\, canoeing/kayaking\, sports\, baking\, arts and crafts\, berry picking and canning\, plant science\, sports activities\, and biking. \nContinue to pray for Week 2 as the camp focus on: Shine Your Light on Kindness as modeled by Jesus\, organization\, safety in travel and various  activities in and outside the community. \nDear Lord\, grant us fortitude /courage to be your children of light especially in areas where darkness appears to suffocate your light. Let the power of your resurrection engulf our hearts\, bodies\, and souls to intentionally live lives that reflect your truth and unconditional love. Convict our hearts today and let us practice daily the truths that have been handed down to us. \n Philippians 2:1-4 ” Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ\, if there is any consolation of love\, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit\, if any affection and compassion\, make my joy complete by being of the same mind\, maintaining the same love\, united in spirit\, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit\, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” \nPhilippians 2:14-16 \n14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing\, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure\, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-28/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240630T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20240630T054314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T054709Z UID:1799-1719743400-1719748800@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee\, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him\, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said\, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations\, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit\, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always\, to the very end of the age.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Jusuf on “What is Discipleship?”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\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 \nIn-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. \nInvite families and friends. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 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: \n-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \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. Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. \n1.  Women’s Gathering Group will resume in the fall.\n2.  Shining Stars After-school will resume on Wednesday \, September 11\, 2024.\n3.  Fridays Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events on varied times through July and August. Contact Jen / Connie.\n4. S.E.T will resume on Friday\, September 13\, 2024. Thereafter starting in October \, it will return every 1st Friday of the month. Thanks to all who has helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the June S.E.T. time.\n5. Thanks to all Volleyball Teams\, Bikers \, Runners \, Walkers\, Sponsors\, Donators of products\, finances\, prize giveaways \, Volunteers and Organizing Team. Special thanks to God and those who prayed for safety etc.\n6. Bereavement: Andy Hattrick went home. He was a faithful member of the S.E.T. community and was an educator for 36-37 years. There will be a Get Together Memorial Gathering on Friday\, July 5\, 2024 at the VSB office on 63 W. 6th Ave \, Suite 505.\n7. Congratulations to Gary and Helen on their 36th wedding anniversary!\n8. Blessings to all who made time to pray for WMBC\, Shining Stars Camp Can-Do\, Communities\, Churches\, Leaders at all levels\,locally and globally . \nKeep praying for transformation and peace. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-27/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20240609T161223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T161223Z UID:1787-1717929000-1717934400@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Worship DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him\, saying\, “I need to be baptized by you\, and do you come to me?” \n15 Jesus replied\, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Jusuf on “What is Baptism Water?”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n\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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.         Interested Volunteer teachers\, contact Yvonne. \n  \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: \n-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \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 – June 7\, 2024. Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. (Thanks to all who helped with May 4\, 2024\, S.E.T and the HSCPC team\, as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. \nShining 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. \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\, for more information for weekly events! \nShining 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. \n Celebrate Fathers\, Fathers (who never bore Kids)\, Grandfathers on June 16\, 2024. \nThere will be a combined Service on Father’s Day (No evening service) at 10:30 a.m. \nFollowing the morning service\, WMBC sisters will be hosting a Father’s Day Lunch. \n God the Father\nBy: Adam M. Snow \nTo be at the sight of all beauty and grace\,\nand seek guidance in your glorious place.\nTo be still and in awe of you\,\nand to know you made me new.\nTo be welcome in your open arms\,\nand see all around the Heavenly charms. \nTo you God the Father\, who art in Heaven\,\nlet your will be done\, let this place be haven.\nTo you my Father\, the one who’s beguiled\,\nwho wants me to run to him\, your once lost child.\nTo you my Redeemer and Strong Tower\,\nwhose with me each beloved hour.\nMay I say unto you\,\nfor I know it’s true\,\nfor all the love you’ve poured\,\nthank you O Lord.\nYou forgave my each and every sin\,\nand I end this prayer O Lord Amen. \n Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: \nChurch 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 / USA\, 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. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \nJune 7\, 2024\, Shining Stars extend thanks to all High -school and college-university Grads\, many of whom either attended Shining Stars After-school programs or volunteered/worked with the Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer classes & Adventure Programs. Join us to celebrate the Grads at 6:00 p.m. Contact: Yvonne /Jen @ 604-307-9237. \nJune 9\,2024 Join us at WMBC @ 10:30 am to celebrate the most important decisions of life\, Candidates affirming their decision to follow Jesus and traveling through the rites of Baptism. \nFollowing Peter’s speech\, on the day of Pentecost he was asked a question. Peter replied\, “Repent and be baptized\, every one of you\, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” \nWhat is your decision today? \n\n\n\n  \nJune 7-9\, 2024 @ 9:30 pm \nLangley\, BC: Dark Glass Theatre presents: No Mama\, No Cry at Bez Arts Hub  \nBez Arts Hub #102 – 20230 64 Avenue\, Langley\, BC\, Canada \nA one woman play. An exciting new work from Associate Artist\, Shayna Jones. My father always told me “Black families are matriarchal” But my mother left\, and my father raised me. Bez Arts Hub\, Langley. http://bezartshub.com. With humour and insight\, Shayna weaves a story of the strength\, the shame\, the grit\, and the grace of […] \n \n\n\n\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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on June 14\, 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 April 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. \nJune 22\, 2024\, Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser \n5 KM RUN / WALK\, 24 KM BIKING TO STANLEY PARK\, AROUND AND BACK\, VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT. REGISTER ON-LINE. \nShining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2. \n Dear Lord\, grant us fortitude /courage to be your children of light especially in areas where darkness appears to suffocate your light. Let the power of your resurrection engulf our hearts\, bodies\, and souls to intentionally live lives that reflect your truth and unconditional love. Convict our hearts today and let us practice daily the truths that have been handed down to us. \n Philippians 2:1-4 ” Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ\, if there is any consolation of love\, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit\, if any affection and compassion\, make my joy complete by being of the same mind\, maintaining the same love\, united in spirit\, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit\, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” \n1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always\, pray continually\, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” \nJohn 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. – \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-morning-worship/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045523 CREATED:20240512T151634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T151634Z UID:1772-1715509800-1715515200@wmbaptistchurch.ca SUMMARY:Sunday Service (Mother's Day Special) DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Proverbs 31:10-20 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10 [a]A wife of noble character who can find?\n    She is worth far more than rubies.\n11 Her husband has full confidence in her\n    and lacks nothing of value.\n12 She brings him good\, not harm\,\n    all the days of her life.\n13 She selects wool and flax\n    and works with eager hands.\n14 She is like the merchant ships\,\n    bringing her food from afar.\n15 She gets up while it is still night;\n    she provides food for her family\n    and portions for her female servants.\n16 She considers a field and buys it;\n    out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.\n17 She sets about her work vigorously;\n    her arms are strong for her tasks.\n18 She sees that her trading is profitable\,\n    and her lamp does not go out at night.\n19 In her hand she holds the distaff\n    and grasps the spindle with her fingers.\n20 She opens her arms to the poor\n    and extends her hands to the needy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nSermon: Ps.Jeremy Kwan on “Wisdom”\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n\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.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.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. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 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) \nCell Groups: \n-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \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.\nS.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month.         Next S.E.T – June 7\, 2024. Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. (Thanks to all who helped with  May 4\, 2024 S.E.T and the HSCPC team\, as well as\, UGM Transforming Communities for their grant). \nWomen’s Gathering Group:  Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis \nSephora invites you to “come together in unity and faith to find solace and strength in His unwavering love.”  Where: Fellowship Hall\, Ward Memorial Baptist Church\,465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC. \nShining 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. \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\, for more information for our weekly events! \nShining 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. \n  \nCelebrate Moms\, Moms (who never bore Kids)\, Grandmothers on May 12\, 2024\, onwards. \n There will be a combined Service on Mothers’ Day (No evening service) at 10:30 a.m.Following the morning service\, WMBC brothers will be hosting a Mother’s Day Lunch. \n Thank God for Mother’s Love – Anonymous \nA mother’s patience of a saint could only be by the hand of God. \nThere is no love\, like a mother’s love\,\nno stronger bond on earth…\nlike the precious bond that comes from God\,\nto a mother\, when she gives birth. \nA mother’s love is forever strong\,\nnever changing for all time…\nand when her children need her most\,\na mother’s love will shine. \nGod bless these special mothers\,\nGod bless them every one…\nfor all the tears and heartache\,\nand for the special work they’ve done. \nWhen her days on earth are over\,\na mother’s love lives on…\nthrough many generations\,\nwith God’s blessings on each one. \nBe thankful for our mothers\,\nfor they love with a higher love…\nfrom the power God has given\,\nand the strength from up above. \nHis Mother – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow \nA biblical reference to convey your undying love for mom. \nEven He that died for us upon the cross\, in the last hour\, in the unutterable agony of death\, was mindful of His mother\, as if to teach us that this holy love should be our last worldly thought – the last point of earth from which the soul should take its flight for heaven. \nhttp://www.mothersdaycentral.com/verse/poems/religious/ \nPentecost Sunday\, May 19\,2024 \nWhat is Pentecost? Read Acts 2:1-13. Pentecost is normally celebrated 50 days after Easter. In Biblical history it was celebrated as the beginning of the wheat harvest\, which followed the celebration of the beginning of the barley harvest (Feast of the First Fruits). For Christians\, it’s the fulfillment of the promise of Jesus to send and empower believers with the Holy Spirit. On the first Pentecost following Jesus’ resurrection\, 3000 new believers was added to the early church. \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nVision school – Starts: \nMarch 30 – May 25 \nKids: 11am – 2pm\nAdults: 11am – 3pm \nWhere: Ward Memorial Baptist Church \n  \nPrayer Care / Concerns: \nChurch 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. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \nUPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest \n“On May 17 & 18\, Mission Central is heading to Chilliwack\, BC\, to worship Jesus\, to listen to His heart\, and to give the Lord space to release His love over all who come.” May 17\, 2024\, 6:00 pm – May 18\, 6:00 pm. Theme: JESUS HEALING NIGHTS   Cost: Free \nChilliwack Heritage Park\, 44140 Luckakuck Way\, Chilliwack\, BC \n\n\n\n “Jesus Is” in Chilliwack B.C.\, on May 17 & 18.\nAbout “Jesus Is”There will be four sessions during this conference\, starting Friday night and continuing all day Saturday\, each one focused on the presence of Jesus. We’ll prioritize giving space\, in worship and teaching\, for people to know and experience Him. When you have Jesus\, you have everything! \nThe session topics will center on what people anticipated and discovered when they encountered Jesus\, as told in the Gospels: \n\nFriday 7pm: Jesus Is Present\nSaturday 10am: Jesus Is Affectionate\nSaturday 3pm: Jesus Is Unconditional\nSaturday 7pm: Jesus Is Healer\n\nTo check out all the event details\, visit conference.missioncentral.ca.\n\n\n\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   \nShining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on June 14\, 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 April 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received. \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. \nShining Stars Annual Bridges of Friendship Fundraising Banquet & Auction\, April 26\,2024 \nSpecial thanks to God and all the Sponsors\, Donators\, Friends of Shining Stars\, Volunteer Teams (Chefs\, Servers\, Performers\, Audio- Visual/ Photography) Supporters and Guests. Your act of generosity has incremental benefits and rewards into the generations. \nShining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd. \n  \nDear Lord\, grant us fortitude /courage to be your children of light especially in areas where darkness appears to suffocate your light. Let the power of your resurrection engulf our hearts\, bodies\, and souls to intentionally live lives that reflect your truth and unconditional love. Revive us with your discernment that we can echo like the Emmaus disciples\, in Luke 24:32 NIV: \nThey asked each other\, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” \nColossians 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.” \n1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always\, pray continually\, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” \nJohn 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. – \nLet us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-service-mothers-day-special/ LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR