Sunday Worship Service
2025-01-19 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ward Memorial Baptist Church, 465 Kamploops St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:16-17
16 “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.”
Sermon: Rev. Jake LeFave on “The Parable of New Cloth on Old Garment”

Praise and Worship: contd..

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Prayer Care / Concerns: Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; 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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – January 10, 2025, Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Thanks 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).
Bereavement: Patrick Leong’s father, Papa Leong passed away in Alberta. Keep the family in prayer.
Shining 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)
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!
ON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE.
CONTACT YOUTH PASTOR JEREMY KWAN FOR DETAILS.
SERVE is like the best parts of summer camp combined with the best parts of a short-term service trip. (Excerpt)

Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Logos Hope is Calling!!!

For anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with the following possible date options:

March 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*
March 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.
For more information, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya, 604-724-1158.
Other Events
MISSION FEST 2025: PRAY! PLAN TO PARTICIPATE!
WHEN: February 13–15, 2025
WHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC )
This Year’s Theme ( https://conference.missioncentral.ca/mfbc2025)
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus wondrously and unwaveringly declares what He will do.
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
When 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!
“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”
Philippians 2:13
Mission 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.
January 17 @ 8:00 am – January 19 @ 5:00 pm
Lindell Beach, BC: University Christian Ministries – Emerge 2025 (Light Magazine)
Stillwood Camp & Conference Centre 44005 Watt Road, Lindell Beach, BC, Canada
Join 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 […]
January 24 @ 8:00 am – January 25 @ 5:00 pm (Light Magazine)
Saskatoon, SK: Youthworker Conference
Elim Church 419 Slimmon Road, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Each 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 […]
On 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.
Using 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.
And 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.
Theatre
January 24-February 1,2025
Abbotsford, BC: Irena’s Vow
January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – February 1, 2025 @ 9:30 pm
Irena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism, by Dan Gordon
At the height of the German occupation of Poland, Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper of a high-ranking Nazi officer.
When 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.
A powerful story of compassion, grace and tenacity, this unrelenting story of hope amid the atrocities of war will inspire! (Light Magazine)
Encouragement Verses

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Matthew 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.”
Daniel 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.”

Let 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.

Sunday Worship Service
2025-01-12 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:1-5
“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.
3 “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.
Sermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “Parable of the Speck and The Log”

Praise and Worship: contd..

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Prayer Care / Concerns: Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; 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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – January 10, 2025, Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Thanks 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).
Samaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !!

Thanks Shining Stars Team, WMBC and Friends of Shining Stars for your hearts of generosity in blessing children. We were able to pack and deliver 100 Christmas Shoe Boxes. The Lord blesses a cheerful giver.
Bereavement: Patrick Leong’s father, Papa Leong passed away in Alberta. Keep the family in prayer.
Shining 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)
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!
ON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE.
CONTACT YOUTH PASTOR JEREMY KWAN FOR DETAILS.
SERVE is like the best parts of summer camp combined with the best parts of a short-term service trip. (Excerpt)

Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Logos Hope is Calling!!!

For anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with the following possible date options:

March 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*
March 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.
For more information, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya, 604-724-1158.
Other Events
MISSION FEST 2025: PRAY! PLAN TO PARTICIPATE!
WHEN: February 13–15, 2025
WHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC )
This Year’s Theme ( https://conference.missioncentral.ca/mfbc2025)
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus wondrously and unwaveringly declares what He will do.
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
When 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!
“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”
Philippians 2:13
Mission 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.
January 17 @ 8:00 am – January 19 @ 5:00 pm
Lindell Beach, BC: University Christian Ministries – Emerge 2025 (Light Magazine)
Stillwood Camp & Conference Centre 44005 Watt Road, Lindell Beach, BC, Canada
Join 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 […]
January 24 @ 8:00 am – January 25 @ 5:00 pm (Light Magazine)
Saskatoon, SK: Youthworker Conference
Elim Church 419 Slimmon Road, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Each 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 […]
On 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.
Using 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.
And 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.
Theatre
January 24-February 1,2025
Abbotsford, BC: Irena’s Vow
January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – February 1, 2025 @ 9:30 pm
Irena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism, by Dan Gordon
At the height of the German occupation of Poland, Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper of a high-ranking Nazi officer.
When 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.
A powerful story of compassion, grace and tenacity, this unrelenting story of hope amid the atrocities of war will inspire! (Light Magazine)
Encouragement Verses

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Matthew 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.”
Daniel 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.”

Let 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.

Sunday Service
2024-12-29 10:30 - 12:15
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Psalms 103:2-5
2 Praise the Lord, my soul,
and forget not all his benefits—
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Sermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “What has the Lord and life taught you throughout 2024?”

Praise and Worship: contd..

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.

Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: – Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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.
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Special Events have later ending time but youth will be dropped off at their respective homes).
Shining Stars After -school will re-start on Wednesday, January 8 ,2025.
High 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!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Logos Hope is Calling!!!

For anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston, St. Vincent and tht Grenadines, with the following possible date options:

March 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*
March 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.
For more information, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya, 604-724-1158.
Other Events
Theatre
January 24-February 1,2025
Abbotsford, BC: Irena’s Vow

January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m. – February 1, 2025 @ 9:30 p.m.
Abbotsford Arts Centre
2329 Crescent Way
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3M1Canada
Irena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism, by Dan Gordon

At the height of the German occupation of Poland, Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper of a high-ranking Nazi officer.
When 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.
A 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)

Update on Mission Fest Conference -2025 https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
Jesus leads (excerpt)
Someone 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.
Through 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!
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
Prayers requested:
· Pray for wisdom, and speakers
· Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams
· Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs
· Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate
· Pray for everyone who will attend, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything

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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Dear 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.
As 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)
May the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends.

Jeremiah 29:11

“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”.

Romans 15:13

“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”.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and hope, joy, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-12-15 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Praise and Worship: contd..

Christmas Play: Everlasting Joy

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.

Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m.
Mark your December calendar: Advent- December 1-December 24,2024

Advent week 1 – Hope -December 1
Advent week 2 – Peace-December 8 – The Grafu Family
Advent week 3 – Joy-December 15 – Naveen and Family
Advent week 4 – Love – December 22

December 15, 2024
Christmas Play, “Everlasting Joy” written and directed by Naveen Lakshmanan

WMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
With 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.
Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in this special gathering. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (Lara, Lucy, and Jenn).
December 24, 2024
Invite friends and families to the Christmas Eve Service at 6: 00 p.m.
There will be no morning service.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month.

Samaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !! Thanks Shining Stars Team, WMBC and Friends of Shining Stars for your hearts of generosity in blessing children. We were able to pack and deliver 100 Christmas Shoe Boxes. The Lord blesses a cheerful giver.
Shining Stars Christmas Dinner for parents, kids, volunteers will be held on Thursday, December 19th@5:30 p.m.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis

Sephora 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.
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Special Events have later ending time but youth will be dropped off at their respective homes).
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: 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!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Logos Hope is Calling!!!

For anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston, St. Vincent and tht Grenadines, with the following possible date options:

March 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*
March 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.
For more information, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya, 604-724-1158.
Other Events
Theatre
January 24-February 1,2025
Abbotsford, BC: Irena’s Vow

January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m. – February 1, 2025 @ 9:30 p.m.
Abbotsford Arts Centre
2329 Crescent Way
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3M1Canada
Irena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism, by Dan Gordon

At the height of the German occupation of Poland, Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper of a high-ranking Nazi officer.
When 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.
A 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)

Update on Mission Fest Conference -2025 https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
Jesus leads (excerpt)
Someone 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.
Through 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!
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
Prayers requested:
· Pray for wisdom, and speakers
· Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams
· Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs
· Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate
· Pray for everyone who will attend, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything

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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Dear 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.
As 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)
May the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends.

Jeremiah 29:11

“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”.

Romans 15:13

“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”.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and hope, joy, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Service
2024-12-08 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
18 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.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Aiikins Akpokli on “Worldly peace vs. Godly peace”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m.
Mark your December calendar: Advent- December 1-December 24,2024

Advent week 1 – Hope -December 1
Advent week 2 – Peace-December 8 – The Grafu Family
Advent week 3 – Joy-December 15
Advent week 4 – Love – December 22

December 15, 2024
Christmas Play, “Everlasting Joy” written and directed by Naveen Lakshmanan

WMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
With 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.
Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in this special gathering. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (Lara, Lucy, and Jenn).
December 24, 2024
Invite friends and families to the Christmas Eve Service at 6: 00 p.m.
There will be no morning service.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month.
Next S.E.T – December 6, 2024, Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the November S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team).
Friday, December 6th, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Event: Workshop on Elder Abuse, in cooperation with WMBC, Seniors First BC, HSCPC @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church, 465 Kamloops Street, Vancouver.
Please register by calling 604-307-9237 or 604-880-1311or email: leejst@gmail.com
Lunch served with a donation of $6.00 if able

Samaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !! Thanks Shining Stars Team, WMBC and Friends of Shining Stars for your hearts of generosity in blessing children. We were able to pack and deliver 100 Christmas Shoe Boxes. The Lord blesses a cheerful giver.
Needed!!!

New Adult Male and Female warm socks and scarves by Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Shining Stars Team, WMBC Youth, and Volunteers will wrap and give them out with Care Meals on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Bereavement: 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.
Shining Stars Christmas Dinner for parents, kids, volunteers will be held on Thursday, December 19th@5:30 p.m.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis

Sephora 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.
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Special Events have later ending time but youth will be dropped off at their respective homes).
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: 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!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!
DECEMBER 8, 2024
FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE.

CONTACT YOUTH PASTOR JEREMY KWAN FOR DETAILS.
SERVE is like the best parts of summer camp combined with the best parts of a short-term service trip. (Excerpt)
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Logos Hope is Calling!!!

For anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston, St. Vincent and tht Grenadines, with the following possible date options:

March 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*
March 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.
For more information, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya, 604-724-1158.
Other Events
Theatre
January 24-February 1,2025
Abbotsford, BC: Irena’s Vow

January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m. – February 1, 2025 @ 9:30 p.m.
Abbotsford Arts Centre
2329 Crescent Way
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3M1Canada
Irena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism, by Dan Gordon

At the height of the German occupation of Poland, Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper of a high-ranking Nazi officer.
When 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.
A 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)

Update on Mission Fest Conference -2025 https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
Jesus leads (excerpt)
Someone 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.
Through 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!
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
Prayers requested:
· Pray for wisdom, and speakers
· Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams
· Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs
· Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate
· Pray for everyone who will attend, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything

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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Dear 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.
As 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)
May the following Bible verses encourage and empower you. Share them with family and friends.

Jeremiah 29:11

“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”.

Romans 15:13

“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”.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and hope, joy, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-11-24 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Luke 22:54-71

Peter Disowns Jesus
54 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.”
57 But he denied it. “Woman, I don’t know him,” he said.
58 A little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.”
“Man, I am not!” Peter replied.
59 About an hour later another asserted, “Certainly this fellow was with him, for he is a Galilean.”
60 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.
The Guards Mock Jesus
63 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.
Jesus Before Pilate and Herod
66 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.”
Jesus 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.”
70 They all asked, “Are you then the Son of God?”
He replied, “You say that I am.”
71 Then they said, “Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from his own lips.”

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “What do you fight for”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – December 6, 2024, Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the November S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team).
WMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
With 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.
Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in this special gathering.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (Lara, Lucy, and Jenn).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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.
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Logos Hope is Calling!!!

For anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston, St. Vincent and tht Grenadines, with the following possible date options:

March 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*
March 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.
For more information, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya, 604-724-1158.
Needed !!!
New Adult Male and Female warm socks and scarves by Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Will be given out with Care Meals on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Bereavement
Ruby Hayward, wife and ministry partner of Pastor Dave Hayward’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 ,
1: 00 pm. at Trinity Baptist Church, Granville and 49th Ave.
Shining Stars Cbristmas Dinner for parents, kids, volunteers will be held on Thursday, December 19 th @5:30 p.m.
Seniors Enrichment Time :
Elder Abuse Workshop-
Ward Memorial Baptist Church
Seniors Enrichment Time
What no one wants to talk about: Elder Abuse
What is it? What can we do about it?
Join us for a Seniors First BC presentation to learn
more about the abuse of older adults — the types of
abuse, indicators, risk factors, and strategies to deal with abuse.
In addition, several resources will be discussed that can assist older
adults & concerned third parties in situations of elder abuse.
Friday, December 6th, 2024
11:00am to 2:00pm
Ward Memorial Baptist Church
465 Kamloops Street, Vancouver
Please register by calling
604-307-9237 or 604-880-1311
or email: leejst@gmail.com
Lunch served with a donation of $6.00 if able
Hosted by: Ward Memorial baptist Church, Hastings Sunrise Community Policing centre, Seniors first BC
For more info, call call 604-307-9237 or 604-880-1311
Big Events at Joy Fellowship
There 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.
The three events are our 50th Anniversary, our annual Christmas Fair, and a memorial service celebrating Ruby Hayward’s life.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, November 24th at 1:20 and 3:00 PM
Join us for our church service at 1:20; treats and visiting at 2:20;
our anniversary celebration at 3:00; or come for all three parts!

Christmas Fair and World Market
Saturday, November 30th, 10 AM ~ 2 PM
Memorial Service for Ruby Hayward
Saturday, December 7 at 1:30 PM

ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
1460 West 49th Avenue in Vancouver, BC
Please call me (778-792-8551) if you have questions or would like to help us out by volunteering at any of these events.
And I’ll warn you, we’ll probably send out one more encouraging note to join us before these events are finished!
– Pastor John
December 15, 2024 WMBC Christmas Play, “ Everlasting Joy” written and directed by Naveem Lakshmanan
Plan to invite family members and friends to join us. There will be a Christmas Luncheon following the presentation at 10:30 a.m.

Update on Mission Fest Conference -https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
Prayers requested:
· Pray for wisdom about location, dates, and speakers
· Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams
· Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs
· Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate
· Pray for everyone who will attend, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything
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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Dear 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.
As 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.

Matthew 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.”
John 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.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Colossians 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.

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

Sunday Worship Service
2024-11-10 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Psalm 137

137 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
3 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.
4 How shall we sing the Lord‘s song in a strange land?
5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
6 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.
7 Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
8 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
9 Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “War brings out the true nature of humanity”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site only – Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – December 6, 2024, Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311. Thanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the November S.E.T. Time. (Special Thanks to the HSCPC team).
WMBC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
With 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.
Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in this special gathering.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (Lara, Lucy, and Jenn).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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.
Trinity 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.
Kindly 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.
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Logos Hope is Calling!!!

For anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston, St. Vincent and tht Grenadines, with the following possible date options:

March 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*
March 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.
For more information, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya, 604-724-1158.
Theatre
November 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).
Samaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !!
Please 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.

December 15, 2024 WMBC Christmas Play, “ Everlasting Joy” written and directed by Naveem Lakshmanan
Plan to invite family members and friends to join us. There will be a Christmas Luncheon following the presentation at 10:30 a.m.

Update on Mission Fest Conference -https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
Prayers requested:
· Pray for wisdom about location, dates, and speakers
· Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams
· Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs
· Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate
· Pray for everyone who will attend, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything
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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Dear 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.
As 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.

Matthew 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.”
John 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.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Colossians 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.

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

Sunday Worship Service
2024-10-27 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Malachi 3: 13-18

13 “You have spoken arrogantly against me,” says the Lord.
“Yet you ask, ‘What have we said against you?’
14 “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.’”
16 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.
17 “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.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Chris Lim on “Renewing our covenant with God”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – 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).
Our Hope is the Hope for All!
We have a living hope in Jesus.
That’s a big reason we call this annual Heart for Asia gathering a celebration!
But our heart breaks that so many others—our friends and neighbours and people around the world—don’t know this hope.
It 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.
This 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.
Hope of the World
Friday, November 15, 2024
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Granville Chapel
5901 Granville Street
Vancouver BC
October 29 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Burnaby, BC: The Power of Parallel Movements
New Westminster Evangelical Free Church 7895 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada
This 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 […]
October 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Burnaby, BC: Conversation on Breakthrough Prayer
New Westminster Evangelical Free Church 7895 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada
We’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 […]
November 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Surrey, BC: Traditional hymns on the theme of remembering
Elim Village Oasis Auditorium 9045 160 Street, Surrey, BC, Canada
Saturday, 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.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy or Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Update on Mission Fest Conference -https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
Prayers requested:
· Pray for wisdom about location, dates, and speakers
· Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams
· Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs
· Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate
· Pray for everyone who will attend, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything
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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced

Thanksgiving Sunday Worship Service
2024-10-13 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:1-7

Therefore, 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!
2 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.
Final Exhortations
4 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.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Gunn on “The power of thanksgiving “

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – 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).
WMBC THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON
With 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!
Family 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.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (Lucy, and Jenn).
In His service,
Lara
(On behalf of the Decorating/Hospitality Committee)
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy or Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon, for more information for weekly events!
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Update on Mission Fest Conference -https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28
“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19
“I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3
“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40
And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7
“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20
Prayers requested:
· Pray for wisdom about location, dates, and speakers
· Pray for Jesus to call and anoint the right volunteer teams
· Pray for the God’s gracious provision for all our financial needs
· Pray for the exhibitors who will discern how God is calling them to participate
· Pray for everyone who will attend, that they will meet the One who will and is willing to be their everything
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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Dear 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.
As 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.

Matthew 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.”
Romans 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.”
2 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.”
1 Chronicles 16:8 “Oh, give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!”
1 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.”
James 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.”

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

Sunday Worship
2024-09-29 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Malachi 2:10-16

10 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?
11 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.
13 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.
15 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.
16 “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.
So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Jeremy Kwan on “Malachi 2:10-16”

Benediction

Announcements

Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. 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).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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)
Cedar Grove Baptist Church 10330 – 144 Street, Surrey, BC, Canada
WMBC Women’s Ministry
Dear Sisters in Christ,
You are loved and invited!
> Save the date: Saturday, September 28th, from 10:00 am to noon, for our next Women’s Ministry Gathering.
We 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.
> 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.
> Join us for a morning of connection, growth, and community. We can’t wait to share this special time with you!
Mark your calendars for September 28th and get ready to be blessed!
With love,
Sister Christine, Sister Pam & Sister Sephora
WMBC Women’s Ministry lead
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High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for weekly events!
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Other:
Regent 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.
Vancouver, BC: Phil Wickham, Canada Worship Nights
October 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Centre for Performing Arts 777 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Canada Worship Nights with Phil Wickham and Special Guest Josh Baldwin
Update for Mission Fest Vancouver 2025
Excerpt 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.
The theme for Mission Fest Vancouver 2025 is “I WILL”.
Through 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.”
a few examples:
Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 16:18 “I will build my church.”
Matthew 4:19 “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
John 14:3 “I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
Venue still to be finalized.
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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side. Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
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.
Matthew 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.”
Romans 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.”
James 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.
Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-09-15 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Malachi 1:6-14

6 “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.
“It is you priests who show contempt for my name.
“But you ask, ‘How have we shown contempt for your name?’
7 “By offering defiled food on my altar.
“But you ask, ‘How have we defiled you?’
“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.
9 “Now plead with God to be gracious to us. With such offerings from your hands, will he accept you?”—says the Lord Almighty.
10 “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.
12 “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.
“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.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Rev. Bill Wong on “What is your worship worth?”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)

Home Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – September 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).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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)
September 21 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Surrey, BC: Soar -Living Unafraid
Cedar Grove Baptist Church 10330 – 144 Street, Surrey, BC, Canada
Sept. 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 […]
WMBC Women’s Ministry
Dear Sisters in Christ,
You are loved and invited!
> Save the date: Saturday, September 28th, from 10:00 am to noon, for our next Women’s Ministry Gathering.
We 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.
> 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.
> Join us for a morning of connection, growth, and community. We can’t wait to share this special time with you!
Mark your calendars for September 28th and get ready to be blessed!
With love,
Sister Christine, Sister Pam & Sister Sephora
WMBC Women’s Ministry lead
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Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. September start: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @3:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Special Event -SEPT 13th, 5:30 pm: WMBC Youth and Shining Stars Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt.
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for weekly events!
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Other:
Regent 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.
Imagine being together for a lifetime…. Together for good!

Whether 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!
The 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.
You’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.
At 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).
Learn More and Register
Location
North Langley Community Church
21015 96 Ave, Langley Twp, BC V1M 2Z3
Schedule
8:30-9:00am (Check-in)
9:00am – 12:30pm (Morning Sessions, incl. one break)
12:30pm – 2:00pm (Lunch Break)
2:00pm – 4:00pm (Afternoon Sessions, incl. one break)
Vancouver, BC: Phil Wickham, Canada Worship Nights
October 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Centre for Performing Arts 777 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Canada Worship Nights with Phil Wickham and Special Guest Josh Baldwin
Update for Mission Fest Vancouver 2025
Excerpt 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.
The theme for Mission Fest Vancouver 2025 is “I WILL”.
Through 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.”
a few examples:
Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 16:18 “I will build my church.”
Matthew 4:19 “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
John 14:3 “I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
Venue still to be finalized.
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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side. Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024
Special 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.
Continue praying for Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Core team:
Connie- 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.

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.
Matthew 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.”
Romans 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.”
James 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.
Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-08-11 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:18

And 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.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Gunn Ajan on “What is transformation?”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – September 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).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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)
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events through July and August. Contact Jenn/Connie.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m. (Will resume in the Fall).
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.

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, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Other:
Regent 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.
September 13-14 , 2024 MCC Festival for World Relief for the whole family .
www.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)

Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 continues.
https://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com/_files/ugd/4a7555_55ff9dc4df174b3caf51b3bc2de27dbd.pdf
Update on Week 4 & 5 of Shining Stars Camp Can-Do
Thanks 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.
Continue 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.
Special 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.
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.
Matthew 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.”
Romans 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.”
James 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.
Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-07-28 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Luke 15: 1-31

The Parable of the Lost Sheep
15 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.”
3 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.
The Parable of the Lost Coin
8 “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.”
The Parable of the Lost Son
11 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.
13 “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.
17 “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.
“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.
21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 “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.
25 “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.’
28 “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!’
31 “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “What is the Joy of discipleship?”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – September 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).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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)
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events through July and August. Contact Jen/Connie.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m. ( Will resume in the Fall).
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, 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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
June 22, 2024, Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser
Thanks 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.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 began on July 2nd,2024.
Update on Week 1 of Shining Stars Camp Can-Do
Thanks 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.
Continue 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.
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.
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.”
Philippians 2:14-16
14 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.
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-07-21 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-5

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.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Bro.Chris Lim on “How to disciple?”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – September 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).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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)
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events through July and August. Contact Jen/Connie.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m. ( Will resume in the Fall).
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, 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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
June 22, 2024, Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser
Thanks 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.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 began on July 2nd,2024.
Update on Week 1 of Shining Stars Camp Can-Do
Thanks 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.
Continue 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.
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.
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.”
Philippians 2:14-16
14 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.
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-07-14 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Luke 8:5-15

5 “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.”
When he said this, he called out, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”
9 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,

“‘though seeing, they may not see;
though hearing, they may not understand.’[a]

11 “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.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Jusuf on “The barriers to discipleship”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Resume in Fall 2024. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – September 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).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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)
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events through July and August. Contact Jen/Connie.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m. ( Will resume in the Fall).
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, 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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
June 22, 2024, Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser
Thanks 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.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 began on July 2nd,2024.
Update on Week 1 of Shining Stars Camp Can-Do
Thanks 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.
Continue 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.
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.
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.”
Philippians 2:14-16
14 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.
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-06-30 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

16 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.”

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Jusuf on “What is Discipleship?”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca
In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M.
Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
1. Women’s Gathering Group will resume in the fall.
2. Shining Stars After-school will resume on Wednesday , September 11, 2024.
3. Fridays Shining Stars Youth Connection will meet for special events on varied times through July and August. Contact Jen / Connie.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Congratulations to Gary and Helen on their 36th wedding anniversary!
8. Blessings to all who made time to pray for WMBC, Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Communities, Churches, Leaders at all levels,locally and globally .
Keep praying for transformation and peace.

Sunday Morning Worship
2024-06-09 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-15

13 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?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Jusuf on “What is Baptism Water?”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.

Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Home Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (To be confirmed)
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – 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).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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.
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate Fathers, Fathers (who never bore Kids), Grandfathers on June 16, 2024.
There will be a combined Service on Father’s Day (No evening service) at 10:30 a.m.
Following the morning service, WMBC sisters will be hosting a Father’s Day Lunch.
God the Father
By: Adam M. Snow
To be at the sight of all beauty and grace,
and seek guidance in your glorious place.
To be still and in awe of you,
and to know you made me new.
To be welcome in your open arms,
and see all around the Heavenly charms.
To you God the Father, who art in Heaven,
let your will be done, let this place be haven.
To you my Father, the one who’s beguiled,
who wants me to run to him, your once lost child.
To you my Redeemer and Strong Tower,
whose with me each beloved hour.
May I say unto you,
for I know it’s true,
for all the love you’ve poured,
thank you O Lord.
You forgave my each and every sin,
and I end this prayer O Lord Amen.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / 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.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
June 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.
June 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.
Following 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.”
What is your decision today?

June 7-9, 2024 @ 9:30 pm
Langley, BC: Dark Glass Theatre presents: No Mama, No Cry at Bez Arts Hub
Bez Arts Hub #102 – 20230 64 Avenue, Langley, BC, Canada
A 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 […]

Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
June 22, 2024, Shining Stars Health and Fitness Fundraiser
5 KM RUN / WALK, 24 KM BIKING TO STANLEY PARK, AROUND AND BACK, VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT. REGISTER ON-LINE.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2.
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.
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.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. –
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Service (Mother's Day Special)
2024-05-12 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 31:10-20

10 [a]A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Jeremy Kwan on “Wisdom”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.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).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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.
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for our weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate Moms, Moms (who never bore Kids), Grandmothers on May 12, 2024, onwards.
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.
Thank God for Mother’s Love – Anonymous
A mother’s patience of a saint could only be by the hand of God.
There is no love, like a mother’s love,
no stronger bond on earth…
like the precious bond that comes from God,
to a mother, when she gives birth.
A mother’s love is forever strong,
never changing for all time…
and when her children need her most,
a mother’s love will shine.
God bless these special mothers,
God bless them every one…
for all the tears and heartache,
and for the special work they’ve done.
When her days on earth are over,
a mother’s love lives on…
through many generations,
with God’s blessings on each one.
Be thankful for our mothers,
for they love with a higher love…
from the power God has given,
and the strength from up above.
His Mother – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A biblical reference to convey your undying love for mom.
Even 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.
http://www.mothersdaycentral.com/verse/poems/religious/
Pentecost Sunday, May 19,2024
What 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.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Vision school – Starts:
March 30 – May 25
Kids: 11am – 2pm
Adults: 11am – 3pm
Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church

Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
“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
Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC

“Jesus Is” in Chilliwack B.C., on May 17 & 18.
About “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!
The session topics will center on what people anticipated and discovered when they encountered Jesus, as told in the Gospels:

Friday 7pm: Jesus Is Present
Saturday 10am: Jesus Is Affectionate
Saturday 3pm: Jesus Is Unconditional
Saturday 7pm: Jesus Is Healer

To check out all the event details, visit conference.missioncentral.ca.

Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on 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.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Shining Stars Annual Bridges of Friendship Fundraising Banquet & Auction, April 26,2024
Special 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.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.

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. Revive us with your discernment that we can echo like the Emmaus disciples, in Luke 24:32 NIV:
They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. –
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship
2024-04-21 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: James 2:1-12

My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? 7 Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?
8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,”[a] you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. 11 For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,”[b] also said, “You shall not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.
12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “Favoritisms”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – May 3, 2024. Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311. ( Thanks to all who helped with April S.E.T and the HSCPC team who led a workshop on Scamming and Fraud Prevention as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA);
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for our weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Special Thanks and Blessings to all who helped with Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest, and to the students and teachers from Vancouver Christian School who donated time in their PEAK week prior to Spring Break KidsFest.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Vision school – Starts:
March 30 – May 25
Kids: 11am – 2pm
Adults: 11am – 3pm
Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
“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 Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
G & I Shining Stars Youth Society (GISSYS) 20th Annual Bridges of Friendship Dinner & Silent Auction fundraising event will be held on Friday April 26th, 2024, 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.
Your continued support to Shining Stars Youth Society (GISSYS) Annual Bridges of Friendship Dinner & Silent Auction fundraising event for Kids is vital and life – giving. We invite you to participate with us this year.

Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on June 7, 2024. Financial donations are welcome. E-transfer to gissys.adm@gmail.com or contact Jen or Yvonne. Thanks to all (PMPGMBC Life Group, BHLC Youth, GISSYS/Youth, WMBC Youth) and others who donated, prepared, distributed, and served on April 12, 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received.

Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd. Register early to secure space! The fillable forms are online at:
https://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com/

April 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
National Day of Prayer: On the Post
“The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you.” Exodus 12:13a Click here to Register Please join us for our next online national prayer call, “On The Post”You are invited to join with believers from sea to sea as […]

April 25 @ 8:00 am – April 26 @ 5:00 pm
Calgary, AB: One Conference
Centre Street Church 3900 2 St. NE, Calgary, AB, Canada
One Conference unify. serve. equip. empower. Thursday-Friday, April 25-26, 2024 | Centre Street Church, Calgary, AB One Conference is an opportunity for Canadian Church Leaders to gather together to experience a spiritual refreshing, gain renewed focus, and be effectively equipped to lead the church of tomorrow. With wholehearted worship, powerful keynotes, and thoughtful breakout sessions, our goal […]

April 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Chilliwack, BC: Fraser Valley Festival of Praise
Chilliwack Alliance Church 8700 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Apr 27 and 28: Fraser Valley Festival of Praise. April 27, 7 pm Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Rd.; April 28, 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. Hear the great hymns and help raise funds for relief locally and in Ukraine. Featuring a Mass Choir, a Male Chorus, a Ukraine […]

April 28 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Abbotsford, BC: Fraser Valley Festival of Praise
Central Heights Church 1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Apr 28: Fraser Valley Festival of Praise. 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. Hear the great hymns and help raise funds for relief locally and in Ukraine. Featuring a Mass Choir, a Male Chorus, a Ukraine Ensemble, vocalists Brian Doerksen and Harry Doerksen, and interviews. No tickets required.
Dear Lord, grant us fortitude /courage to be you 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:
They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. –
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship
2024-04-14 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: James 1:22-27

22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: John Manoah on “Religion”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – May 3, 2024. Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311. ( Thanks to all who helped with April S.E.T and the HSCPC team who led a workshop on Scamming and Fraud Prevention as well as UGM Transforming Communities for their grant).
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for our weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Special Thanks and Blessings to all who helped with Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest, and to the students and teachers from Vancouver Christian School who donated time in their PEAK week prior to Spring Break KidsFest.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Vision school – Starts:
March 30 – May 25
Kids: 11am – 2pm
Adults: 11am – 3pm
Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
“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 Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on April 12, 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 February 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.

Special Thanks and Blessings for all who participated and helped on March 31, 2024 – Easter Sunday Potluck Lunch, Easter Egg Hunt for Kids following Easter Sunday morning service.
Dear Lord, grant us fortitude /courage to be you 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:
They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. –
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Easter Sunday Service 2024
2024-03-31 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Luke 24

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Rev. Paul Soetopo. Ph.D on “The resurrection of Jesus”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 a.m. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – April 5, 2024). Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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.
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for our weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.

Vision school – Starts:
March 30 – May 25
Kids: 11am – 2pm
Adults: 11am – 3pm
Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church

Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
“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
Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on April 12, 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 February 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
Lent- begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14 and last for six weeks ending on Maundy Thursday, March 28,2024. (Lenten period commemorates the 40 days Jesus fasted in the wilderness and was tempted by Satan. It encourages us to focus more on Jesus who overcame all the temptations, and less on obsessing on our situations, because His grace is sufficient and will provide for our needs).
Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest: March 25-28,2024. Grades 2-9; Snacks, Lunch provided! Other: Prizes & Field Trip; Donation: $15.00 /child/day. Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Registration forms available https://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com Register early because space is limited. More spaces are available for Grades 3-9; less spaces are available for Grade 2.

Easter Services: Invite families and friends to fellowship with us.
March 24, 2024 – Palm Sunday
Good Friday- March 29,2024
March 31, 2024 – Easter Sunday Potluck Lunch, Easter Egg Hunt for Kids following Easter Sunday morning service. Donation of Easter eggs are welcome, Please drop them off at the church before Mar 31st or bring them next Sunday morning.
Dear Lord, grant us prayerful hearts of humility, love, discernment, and compassion for all those whom you put in our paths. Let us not be swayed from the purpose you have for us, as declared by Jeremiah, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). Guide us to share your truth in love in the full knowledge, that we cannot walk in each other’s shoes but only firmly and confidently in the footsteps of Jesus.
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. –
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-03-10 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:25-27

25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing[b] her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Chris Lim on “Ephesians 5:21-23”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 a.m. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – April 5, 2024). Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Sephora 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.

Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for our weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.

Vision school – Starts:
March 30 – May 25
Kids: 11am – 2pm
Adults: 11am – 3pm
Where: Ward Memorial Baptist Church

Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
“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
Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on April 12, 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 February 2024. You were a blessing to all who participated and received.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
Lent- begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14 and last for six weeks ending on Maundy Thursday, March 28,2024. (Lenten period commemorates the 40 days Jesus fasted in the wilderness and was tempted by Satan. It encourages us to focus more on Jesus who overcame all the temptations, and less on obsessing on our situations, because His grace is sufficient and will provide for our needs).
Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest: March 19-22, March 25-28,2024. Grades 2-9; Snacks, Lunch provided! Other: Prizes & Field Trip; Donation: $15.00 /child/day. Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Registration forms available https://www.gi-shiningstarsyouthsociety.com Register early because space is limited. More spaces are available for Grades 3-9; less spaces are available for Grade 2.

Easter Services: Invite families and friends to fellowship with us.
March 24, 2024 – Palm Sunday
Good Friday- March 29,2024
March 31, 2024 – Easter Sunday Potluck Lunch, Easter Egg Hunt for Kids following Easter Sunday morning service.
Dear Lord, grant us prayerful hearts of humility, love, discernment, and compassion for all those whom you put in our paths. Let us not be swayed from the purpose you have for us, as declared by Jeremiah, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). Guide us to share your truth in love in the full knowledge, that we cannot walk in each other’s shoes but only firmly and confidently in the footsteps of Jesus.
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. –
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday worship
2024-02-25 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:22-32

22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Pastor Gun on “Christian Living”

Benediction

Announcements
Evening service: Pastor Jusuf Wijaya on “Christian Living”
Scripture reading: Ephesians 4:22-32
God’s Tithes Our Offering: E-transfer to: wardoffering@gmail.com; questions, contact Vanessa @ +1 (778) 837-7408, or vness.lal@gmail.com
Can also drop off in mail slot at church or send by mail.
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. (Next S.E.T – March 1, 2024). Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for our weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Care Meals: Special thanks to all the generous and willing hearts who prepared and served the community with love and kindness.
Lent- begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14 and last for six weeks ending on Maundy Thursday, March 28,2024. (Lenten period commemorates the 40 days Jesus fasted in the wilderness and was tempted by Satan. It encourages us to focus more on Jesus who overcame all the temptations and less on obsessing on our situations because His grace is sufficient and will provide for our needs).
Good Friday- March 29,2024
Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest: March 19-22, March 25 – 28,2024. Grades 2-9; Snacks, Lunch provided! Other: Prizes & Field Trip; Donation: $15.00 /child/day; Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Registration form available @gissys.adm@gmail.com. Register early because space is limited. More spaces are available for Grades 3-9; less spaces are available for Grade 2.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Celebration Zone Volunteer teachers and assistants needed. Contact Yvonne and Jen.
Dear Lord, in this New Year, continue to grant us prayerful hearts, of humility, love, discernment, and compassion for all those whom you put in our paths. Let us not be swayed from the purpose you have for us, as declared by Jeremiah, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. –
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship
2024-02-11 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21

14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father [f]of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: John Manoah on “Exceedingly Abundantly”

Benediction

Announcements
Evening service: Ps. Jeremy Kwan on “To know Christ is Strength“.
Scripture reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
God’s Tithes Our Offering: E-transfer to: wardoffering@gmail.com; questions, contact Vanessa @ +1 (778) 837-7408, or vness.lal@gmail.com
Can also drop off in mail slot at church or send by mail.
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. (Next S.E.T – March 1, 2024). Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections / Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna, for more information for our weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
Mission Fest will be on February 15-17, 2024, at Westside Church, Vancouver. Keep the new team, organizers, speakers, and potential volunteers in prayers.
Theme: “Together with Him” https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
Early Registration Access
Are you eager to register to attend? We’re excited, too! General admission registration is now open.
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Care Meals: Special thanks to all the generous and willing hearts who prepared and served the community with love and kindness.
Lent- begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14 and last for six weeks ending on Maundy Thursday, March 28,2024. (Lenten period commemorates the 40 days Jesus fasted in the wilderness and was tempted by Satan. It encourages us to focus more on Jesus who overcame all the temptations and less on obsessing on our situations because His grace is sufficient and will provide for our needs).
Good Friday- March 29,2024
Chinese New Year – February 10-15, 2024 – Blessings to all families celebrating the New Year.
Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest: March 19-22, March 25 – 28,2024. Grades 2-9; Snacks, Lunch provided! Other: Prizes & Field Trip; Donation: $15.00 /child/day; Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Registration form available @gissys.adm@gmail.com. Register early because space is limited. More spaces are available for Grades 3-9; less spaces are available for Grade 2.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Celebration Zone Volunteer teachers and assistants needed. Contact Yvonne and Jen.
Dear Lord, in this New Year, continue to grant us prayerful hearts, of humility, love, discernment, and compassion for all those whom you put in our paths. Let us not be swayed from the purpose you have for us, as declared by Jeremiah, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. –
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship
2024-01-28 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22

11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Pastor. Allan Derry on “Ephesians 2:11-22 The Power of Peace”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m.; 4:20 – 4:50 p.m. Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne. Will resume January 23,2024.
Men’s Breakfast Meeting- January 28,2024. Contact Gabriel Small.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month,( except for January). Next S.E.T – January 12, 2023). Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections/Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
High School Youth Fellowship – Friday night, 1730hr @ church. Please contact Jeremy, Kyla for more information for our weekly events! We also have a Discord Server to join, if you would like to be a part of our community, please come join us!
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1300-1600hr. Please contact Lorna for more information for our weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Travel mercies for Pastor Jusuf Wijaya; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
Mission Fest will be on February 15-17, 2024, at Westside Church, Vancouver. Keep the new team, organizers, speakers, and potential volunteers in prayers.
Theme: “Together with Him” https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
Early Registration Access
Are you eager to register to attend? We’re excited, too! General admission registration is now open.
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) – Friday, 2nd Feb, 11:30-2:00pm, Donations: $6 (if able)
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on January 8-9, 2024. Financial donations are welcome. E-transfer to gissys.adm@gmail.com or contact Jen or Yvonne. Thanks to all who donated, prepared, distributed, and served in December 2023. You were a blessing to all who participated and received.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest: Tuesday, March 19 to Friday, March 28,2024.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Celebration Zone Volunteer teachers and assistants needed. Contact Yvonne and Jen.
Dear Lord, in this New Year, continue to grant us prayerful hearts, of humility, love, discernment, and compassion for all those whom you put in our paths. Let us not be swayed from the purpose you have for us, as declared by Jeremiah, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2024-01-14 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH
“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2
Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23

15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit[f] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Pastor Raoul Crisologo on “Thanksgiving and Prayers”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m.; 4:20 – 4:50 p.m. Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone for Children/ Youth on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne. Will resume January 23,2024.
Men’s Breakfast Meeting- January 28,2024. Contact Gabriel Small.
Christmas Play, “Be the Blessing”- postponed until Easter.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas)
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month,( except for January). Next S.E.T – January 12, 2023). Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Connections/Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Note: Shining Stars will resume on Wednesday, January 10,2024
YA Fellowship – Meet at the Kwans on Sundays. Check Discord, WhatsApp or contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan. Sundays @12:30 p.m.
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Travel mercies for Pastor Jusuf Wijaya; Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Japan, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
Mission Fest will be on February 15-17, 2024, at Westside Church, Vancouver. Keep the new team, organizers, speakers, and potential volunteers in prayers.
Theme: “Together with Him” https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
Early Registration Access
Are you eager to register to attend? We’re excited, too! General admission registration is now open.
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on January 8-9, 2024. Financial donations are welcome. E-transfer to gissys.adm@gmail.com or contact Jen or Yvonne. Thanks to all who donated, prepared, distributed, and served in December 2023. You were a blessing to all who participated and received.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
Shining Stars Spring Break KidsFest: Tuesday, March 19 to Friday, March 28,2024.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Celebration Zone Volunteer teachers and assistants needed. Contact Yvonne and Jen.
Dear Lord, in this New Year, continue to grant us prayerful hearts, of humility, love, discernment, and compassion for all those whom you put in our paths. Let us not be swayed from the purpose you have for us, as declared by Jeremiah, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Combined Sunday Service
2023-12-17 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH

“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2

Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: 1 John 4: 7-12
7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Advent Reading and Lighting of the Love Candle

Sermon: John Manoah on “The Intention, Deception and Redemption of Love”

Benediction

Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement)“Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Advent Reading and Lighting of the Love Candle
Thanks to all Volunteers ( including G &I Shining Stars Youth Society, Bassel Hakka Lutheran, Pacific Grace Church Life Group, WMBC ) who prepared and delivered over 500 Care meals to the DTES. Thanks to donators and sponsors for their generosity in bringing joy to our neighbours.
Services: Note Changes
December 17, 2023 – Combined Services at 10:30 a.m. ( No evening service)
December 24,2023 – Combined Service in the evening at 5:00 p.m. (No morning service)
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers: contact Yvonne.
WMBC Church Retreat for Leaders, Coordinators, and their Families-December 3-6,2023 – Contact: Pastor Jusuf Wijaya and /or Chris Lim
Mark your December calendar: Advent- December 3-December 24,2023

Advent week 1 – Hope -December 3
Advent week 2 – Peace-December 10
Advent week 3 – Joy-December 17
Advent week 4 – Love -24

December 24, 2023
Invite friends and families to the combined Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 p.m.
There will be no morning service.
Christmas Play, “Be the Blessing”- postponed until Easter.
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on December 10, 2023. Hope to provide up to 600 delicious meals as well as hampers for newcomers. Financial donations are welcome. E-transfer to gissys.adm@gmail.com or contact Jen or Yvonne. Request for donations of new socks and or scarves. Target: up to 400 or more pairs of socks for DTES and hampers for families in need.
Note: Pop-up Plaza at Hastings and Kamloops is nearly completed. Check out the progress.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others ( if in enclosed areas )
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month, ( except for January). Next S.E.T – January 12, 2023). Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA ); Connections/Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
YA Fellowship – Meet at the Kwans on Sundays. Check Discord ,WhatsApp or contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan.
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA ); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Shining Stars Christmas Dinner with students, volunteers, and parents- Thursday, December 21st, @ 5:45 p.m.
Young Adults -Sundays @12:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Special Commissioning Event- December 11, 2023 @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church, 7:00 p.m. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child Shoe Boxes: Special thanks to all persons with generous and caring hearts who helped to fill 100 boxes. You will put a smile on the children faces and add the joy of Christmas to their hearts. The Lord loves a cheerful giver.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Our Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-BoliviaPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
Mission Fest will be on February 15-17, 2024, at Westside Church, Vancouver. Keep the new team, organizers, speakers, and potential volunteers in prayers.
Theme: “Together With Him” https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
Early Registration Access
Are you eager to register to attend? We’re excited, too! We’re still working on preparing to post details of the conference to the conference website but general admission registration is now open.
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Celebration Zone Volunteer teachers and assistants needed. Contact Yvonne and Jen.
Dear Lord, in this season of Advent, grant us hearts of humility, love, discernment, and compassion for all those whom you put in our paths. Although the chaos and atrocities of war, mental anguish, economic challenges, and daily struggles bombard our conscious thoughts, let us not be swayed from the purpose you have for us, as declared by Jeremiah, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship
2023-12-10 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH

“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2

Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1-6

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Gunn on “Real Joy Is Limitless”

Benediction

Evening Service:
Sermon: Ps.Jusuf on “Joy to the world”
Scripture reading: Psalms 98:1-9
Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement)“Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Advent Reading and Lighting of the Joy Candle by Chris, Kelly and Joshua Lim ( morning service); Willie Dacumos, Mary Claire Sanolis, Mark and Donna Cambas (evening service ).
Thanks to all Volunteers ( including G &I Shining Stars Youth Society, Bassel Hakka Lutheran, Pacific Grace Church Life Group, WMBC ) who prepared and delivered over 500 Care meals to the DTES. Thanks to donators and sponsors for their generosity in bringing joy to our neighbours.
Services: Note Changes
December 17, 2023 – Combined Services at 10:30 a.m. ( No evening service)
December 24,2023 – Combined Service in the evening at 5:00 p.m. (No morning service)
Bereavement:
WMBC offers condolences to Audrey Mary Hayes’ family on the passing of Audrey, who has been a valued and loved member of the congregation.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, December 12 at Ward Memorial Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC
Audrey Mary Hayes
9 DECEMBER 1924 – 30 NOVEMBER 2023
IN THE CARE OF
Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel

Audrey Mary Hayes, age 98, of Delta, British Columbia passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Interested Volunteer teachers: contact Yvonne.
WMBC Church Retreat for Leaders, Coordinators, and their Families-December 3-6,2023 – Contact: Pastor Jusuf Wijaya and /or Chris Lim
Mark your December calendar: Advent- December 3-December 24,2023

Advent week 1 – Hope -December 3
Advent week 2 – Peace-December 10
Advent week 3 – Joy-December 17
Advent week 4 – Love -24

December 24, 2023
Invite friends and families to the combined Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 p.m.
There will be no morning service.
Christmas Play, “Be the Blessing”- postponed until Easter.
Shining Stars Care Meals for DTES will be on December 10, 2023. Hope to provide up to 600 delicious meals as well as hampers for newcomers. Financial donations are welcome. E-transfer to gissys.adm@gmail.com or contact Jen or Yvonne. Request for donations of new socks and or scarves. Target: up to 400 or more pairs of socks for DTES and hampers for families in need.
Note: Pop-up Plaza at Hastings and Kamloops is nearly completed. Check out the progress.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others ( if in enclosed areas )
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month, ( except for January). Next S.E.T – January 12, 2023). Contact: Jennifer Lee, 604-880-1311.
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA ); Connections/Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
YA Fellowship – Meet at the Kwans on Sundays. Check Discord ,WhatsApp or contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan.
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA ); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Shining Stars Christmas Dinner with students, volunteers, and parents- Thursday, December 21st, @ 5:45 p.m.
Young Adults -Sundays @12:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Special Commissioning Event- December 11, 2023 @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church, 7:00 p.m. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries.
Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child Shoe Boxes: Special thanks to all persons with generous and caring hearts who helped to fill 100 boxes. You will put a smile on the children faces and add the joy of Christmas to their hearts. The Lord loves a cheerful giver.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Our Community; Israel / Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars, natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2024 Shining Stars After- school programs, 2024 Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-BoliviaPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
UPDATES for Mission Central/ Mission Fest
Mission Fest will be on February 15-17, 2024, at Westside Church, Vancouver. Keep the new team, organizers, speakers, and potential volunteers in prayers.
Theme: “Together With Him” https://www.missioncentral.ca/conferences/mission-fest-vancouver-2024
Early Registration Access
Are you eager to register to attend? We’re excited, too! We’re still working on preparing to post details of the conference to the conference website but general admission registration is now open.
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Celebration Zone Volunteer teachers and assistants needed. Contact Yvonne and Jen.
Dear Lord, in this season of Advent, grant us hearts of humility, love, discernment, and compassion for all those whom you put in our paths. Although the chaos and atrocities of war, mental anguish, economic challenges, and daily struggles bombard our conscious thoughts, let us not be swayed from the purpose you have for us, as declared by Jeremiah, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Let us pray for cessation of current wars and forgiveness to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced.

Sunday Worship Service
2023-10-15 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH

“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2

Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Esther 5:1-8

5 On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. 2 When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter.
3 Then the king asked, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you.”
4 “If it pleases the king,” replied Esther, “let the king, together with Haman, come today to a banquet I have prepared for him.”
5 “Bring Haman at once,” the king said, “so that we may do what Esther asks.”
So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared. 6 As they were drinking wine, the king again asked Esther, “Now what is your petition? It will be given you. And what is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted.”
7 Esther replied, “My petition and my request is this: 8 If the king regards me with favor and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.”

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Chris Lim on “The Key-holder”

Benediction

Evening Service:
Sermon: Chris Lim on “The Key-holder”
Scripture reading: Esther 5:1-8
Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement)“Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. ( Late Fall ). Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.
Note: Pop-up Plaza at Hastings and Kamloops is under renovation. No parking during the week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until renovation is completed.
Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others ( if in enclosed areas )
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ( Will resume in Fall )
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month
Women’s Gathering Group: Contact Sephora Pierre-Louis
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA ); Connections/Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
YA Fellowship :
Young Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1300-1600hr. Please contact Lorna for more information for our weekly events!
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities for Elementary and High School, Grades 3-12 (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA ); Friday-Grade 7 and High School + only, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim for location
Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for both Adults and Kids.
-objective: learning together and share the same heart /vision, to promote a unified heart in the family.
Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are here. Help us fill 100 boxes by November 12,2023. Contact Jen or Yvonne for your box or boxes. Put a smile on a child’s face who will receive your box or boxes.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Hurricanes; Fires in impacted provinces, countries and on people; Health Care Personnel; Teachers / Students; our Community; Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day; Shining Stars After- school programs, Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET), Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Mission Central: Mission Fest will be on January 24-27, 2024 ( Details will be coming soon). Keep the new team, organizers, speakers, and potential volunteers in prayers. on Fest Vancouver 2024 is 4–27,
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: it’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Prayers requested for Vision school fall session.
Celebration Zone Volunteer teachers and assistants needed for Fall. Contact Yvonne and Jen.
Dear Lord, thank you for this new season and for the reduction in the fires which have plagued this province and across Canada. Thanks for keeping the focus on Truth and Reconciliation at all levels. May we experience a time when each person can truly extend your love and respect for one another. Grant us the mind and heart-set to be filled with gratitude for all you continue to provide for us. Minimize the rhetoric of discord and increase our understanding and appreciation of your created beings and guide us through the purpose for which you have designed us.
Thank you for reminding us to:
Colossians 3:15-“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 107:8-9-“Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.”

Sunday Worship
2023-09-10 10:30 - 12:00
WARD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH

“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17
MISSION: “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
VISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2

Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: John 17:3

Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

Praise and Worship: contd..

Sermon: Ps.Gunn on “Knowing God”

Benediction

Evening Service:
Sermon by: Ps. Gunn on “Knowing God”
Announcements
Baptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism.
WMBC is…
(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.”
(Mission Statement)“Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement)
– All are welcome at WMBC
Prayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M. Invite families and friends.
Celebration Zone on-site- Sundays @10:30 a.m.
ESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. ( for the Fall ). Interested Volunteer teachers, contact Yvonne.

Health and Safety Precautions
Pray without ceasing, continue to be diligent.
Stay home, especially if showing symptoms.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water!!!
Sanitize hands and surfaces.
Wear masks; still consider others ( if in enclosed areas )
Cell Groups:
-Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas, E. Van., on Zoom, Saturdays @7:00 p.m.
Our Outreach Ministries
ESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ( Will resume in Fall )
S.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. New re-opening will be in September 2023
Women’s Gathering Group: Details coming soon!
Shining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA ); Connections/Youth: Fridays, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Joint Young Adult (YA) and High Schoolers Event- September 8 @ 5:30 p.m. ( Basement of WMBC)
YA Fellowship – Meet at the Kwans on Sunday after the BBQ. Check Discord , WhatsApp or contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan.
WMBC Outdoor Church Service (10:30 a.m.) followed by Picnic & BBQ ( 12 noon) on September 10th at 465 Kamloops St. Invite Familyy and friends.
Shining Stars After-school/Youth activities will begin on September 13,2023 for Elementary and High School (Tues. & Wed., Thurs.-TBA ); Friday-Grade 7+ only from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Special Events ending time: 9:30 p.m.
Young Adults -Sundays @12:30 p.m.
Vision School – Contact Chris Lim
Will begin on Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for both Adults and Kids.
-objective: learning together and share the same heart /vision, to promote a unified heart in the family.
Prayer Care / Concerns:
Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Hurricanes; Fires in impacted provinces, countries and on people; Health Care Personnel; Teachers / Students; our Community; Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea, Peru; Families’ displacement in countries due to natural or man-made disasters, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers; Shelters, Homeless; Peace and Harmony across Canada / Reconciliation; Shining Stars After- school programs, Shining Stars Camp Can-Do, Campers, Parents, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors; Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill.
Bereavement
Condolences for Colin Van Rooi and Family as they mourn and celebrate the life of Yvonne Van Rooi . Yvonne passed into the arms of her Lord on August 30, 2023. Yvonne Van Rooi’s celebration of life will be on Sunday September 17 at 2:30pm at Victory Baptist Church 2191 prairie avenue. Port Coquitlam
Keep the family in prayers.
Mission Focus:
Long Term Missions:
Tim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia
Paul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic
Janzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia
Mission Central:
Mission Fest will be on January 24-27, 2024 ( Details will be coming soon). Keep the new team, organizers, speakers, and potential volunteers in prayers. on Fest Vancouver 2024 is 4–27,
Local Mission Outreach
-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee.
-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya.
A warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes & Camp Adventures – July 4th to Aug 25th, 2023.
Camp Finale with presentations, dinner, cake auction took place on August 25@ Ward Memorial Baptist Church at 5:00 p.m. It was a festive, joyous event. Campers presented PowerPoint on selected provinces and countries, sang songs of praise and inspiration, and showed creative art and robotic examples to parents and friends. One parent shared that her son was always singing Matt Maher’s “The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)”. One camp leader shared that Justin Bieber’s “Hold on” keep resonating in mind and spirit.
The camp staff and volunteers worked tirelessly throughout the summer in all circumstances to provide a safe, fun-emotional, spiritual, and physical activity charged experience for campers and themselves.
Special Thanks!

God
Ward Memorial Baptist Church
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do staff, and volunteers ( special shout out to drivers),
CSJ 2023 grants, GISSYS Board of Directors, Frank Giustra Foundation
Centre Street Church and Global Ministries
RBC
Sponsors
Friends of Shining Stars
Pacific Grace Life Group
Prayer warriors

For support, direction, donations, post-secondary bursaries, and camp scholarships.
It truly takes the proverbial cliché- “It takes a village to raise a child”.
G&I Shining Stars Youth Society is founded and anchored on the intentional and deeply held belief that every child/youth is precious and takes all part of the village to care for and nurture them to be leaders and influencers for good in the now and future generations. Two campers shared a poignant verse- “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9 NIV).
What an experience this has been, to see shining stars kids who first participated as children yesterday, work this summer as leaders and site supervisor impacting the lives of campers for tomorrow. Leaders, volunteers, and some campers also helped in the preparation of over 400 care meals for extended community in Vancouver’s DTES ( with additional help from Pacific Grace life group in Port Moody). Interestingly, 3 persons were previous volunteers / staff of Shining Stars After-school and Camp Can-Do.
A very special thanks to CSC-Global ministry youth team and leaders who spent a week working together with the Shining Stars Team, sharing , inspiring and shining points of light on site ,ending with a community carnival outreach: sports, RC Cars, popcorn, cotton candy machine, BBQ dogs. Many in the community were surprised that they were welcomed to participate without cost.
We come to the end of our “Shine, Inspire & Care Adventures, but it’s not the end but a continuation of better days and things to come as we work together in community.
Shining Stars After-School will begin on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Classes and Adventures 2024 will begin on July 2nd.
We thank you for your prayers for Shining Stars Camp Can -Do staff, volunteers, families, and campers.
Note: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Financial Donations are accepted throughout the year: it’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations.
Prayers for Vision school fall session.
May Romans 15: 7-9 encourage you this week, “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, to bring praise to God. 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews[b] on behalf of God’s truth, so that the promises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed 9 and, moreover, that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy.”
Celebration Zone Volunteer teachers and assistants needed for Fall. Contact Yvonne and Jen.
Dear Lord, thank you for your faithfulness, patience, loving compassion, and forgiveness.
We humbly ask for your intervention, justice and peace in war torn areas, renewed harmony and reconciliation in families, community, and country, reduction/abolition in the raging fires. Enable us to intentionally seek you and apply your truths in our daily lives. Transform us to be a people who shines your light to dispel any darkness of hate, greed, injustices and provide your hope.

Thank you for reminding us in 1 Timothy 1:15 that you accept all who believe and call on your name, “It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.”
And in Colossians 1:11 “being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.”
