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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service and Activities
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Worship \nJanuary 5\, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm  \nSunday Worship Service \nWard Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamloops St. Vancouver\, BC V5K 3V2 \n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations” Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nChurch Office                                              604 255-3949 \nSnr. Pastor Jusuf Wijaya                            604 724-1158 \nYouth Pastor: Jeremy Kwan                      613-316-8975 \nChurch Moderator: Chris Lim                    604-722-1800  \nG&I Shining Stars Youth Society               604 307-9237 \nOpening Prayer/Welcome/Worship/Praise: Worship Team \nScripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16  \n13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness\, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything\, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. \n14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand\, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way\, let your light shine before others\, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. \nPraise and Worship Contd. \nGod’s Tithes Our Offering: E-transfer to: wardoffering@gmail.com; questions\, contact Vanessa @ +1 (778) 837-7408\, or vness.lal@gmail.com \nCan also drop off in mail slot at church or send by mail. \nCommunion \nMessage: “Parable of the Salt and the Lamp” by Pastor Jusuf Wijaya  \nBenediction \nAnnouncements \nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \nWMBC is… \n(Vision Statement) “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \n(Mission Statement) “Transformation”- Romans 12:2 (Vision Statement) \n– All are welcome at WMBC \nPrayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m. \nLIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M.  Invite families and friends. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Fire Impacted areas and persons; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, Caribbean Islands and other hurricane impacted areas; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars\, natural or man-made disasters\, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers;  Shelters\, Unhoused;  Peace and Harmony across Canada / USA\, Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2025 Shining Stars After- school programs\, Parents\, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET)\, Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \nLocal Mission Outreach \n-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee. \n-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee. \nA warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS   \nNote: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond\, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side. \nFinancial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.  Interested Volunteer teachers\, contact Yvonne. \nHealth and Safety Precautions \nPray without ceasing\, continue to be diligent.\nStay home\, especially if showing symptoms.\nWash hands frequently with soap and water.\nSanitize hands and surfaces.\nWear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas) \nHome Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \n-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details. \nOur Outreach Ministries\nESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  (To be confirmed)\nS.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month.         Next S.E.T – January 10\, 2025\, Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. \nThanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the December S.E.T. Time.   (Special thanks to the HSCPC team and Seniors First Coordinator for delivery of the workshop on Elder Abuse; and special guest\, Nikki Sharma\, MLA and team). \nSamaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !! \n \nThanks Shining Stars Team\, WMBC and Friends of Shining Stars for your hearts of generosity in blessing children. We were able to pack and deliver 100 Christmas Shoe Boxes. The Lord blesses a cheerful giver. \nBereavement:  Patrick Leong’s father\, Papa Leong passed away in Alberta. Keep the family in prayer. \nShining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Winter Start-up- January 8\, 2025.                                                            Connections / Youth: Fridays\, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Special Events have later ending time but youth will be dropped off at their respective homes). Winter Start-up- Friday\, January 10\, 2025 (combined group event for Scavenger Hunt) \nHigh School Youth Fellowship – Friday night\, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy\, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community! \nYoung Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon\, for more information for weekly events! \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE. \nCONTACT YOUTH PASTOR JEREMY KWAN FOR DETAILS. \nSERVE is like the best parts of summer camp combined with the best parts of a short-term service trip. (Excerpt) \n \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nLogos Hope is Calling!!! \n\nFor anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston\, St. Vincent and the Grenadines\, with the following possible date options:\n\nMarch 1-8\, 2025: OM Ship+; Flight round trip about C$1100 and costs for food and lodging (3 meals and cabin lodging) is C$350; Total about C$1450* \nMarch 15-26\,2025: OM Ship & Cuba ( Persecuted Church); Flight to Kingston\, then Cuba and return to Vancouver\, C$2270; Food $ Lodging on Logos Hope and then in Cuba (Visiting the persecuted church – commute\, meals\, lodging and blessing the persecuted church) C$1013; Total C$3283. \nFor more information\, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya\, 604-724-1158. \nOther Events \nMISSION FEST 2025: PRAY! PLAN TO PARTICIPATE! \nWHEN: February 13–15\, 2025\nWHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way\, Chilliwack\, BC ) \nThis Year’s Theme ( https://conference.missioncentral.ca/mfbc2025) \nThroughout the Gospels\, Jesus wondrously and unwaveringly declares what He will do. \n“Come to me\, all who labour and are heavy laden\, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 \n“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18 \n“Follow me\, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19 \n“I will come again and will take you to myself\, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3 \n“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40 \nAnd he said to him\, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7 \n“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20 \nWhen Jesus declares “I will\,” or “I am willing\,” these are actions and active statements that tell us where our attention ought to rest. There’s nothing more freeing and exciting than being around the One who is willing\, who does the work\, and who is present and active! \n“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” \nPhilippians 2:13 \nMission Fest BC 2025 will focus on all of Jesus’ “I will” declarations. As we immerse ourselves in the knowledge of what Jesus is like and what Jesus delights to do\, we anticipate that we will experience Jesus just as we did at last year’s conference: a person who is all\, who is real\, and who brings evidence of His touch. \nJanuary 17 @ 8:00 am – January 19 @ 5:00 pm \nLindell Beach\, BC: University Christian Ministries – Emerge 2025 (Light Magazine) \nStillwood Camp & Conference Centre 44005 Watt Road\, Lindell Beach\, BC\, Canada \nJoin students from campuses across BC for an impactful weekend of relaxation\, community\, and time in God’s presence.  Connect with your UCM friends and meet new ones from other campuses while experiencing student-led worship\, inspiring speakers\, thought-provoking group discussions. Come ready to dive deep into the topic of digital discipleship and redeeming digital spaces\, while having plenty […] \nJanuary 24 @ 8:00 am – January 25 @ 5:00 pm (Light Magazine) \nSaskatoon\, SK: Youthworker Conference \nElim Church 419 Slimmon Road\, Saskatoon\, SK\, Canada \nEach year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors\, ministry leaders\, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that\, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team — bringing at […] \nOn January 28 at 5:30pm PST\, we are pleased to invite Jodi Spargur (Red Clover/CBM) and David Nacho (FBC Vancouver) for Doctrine of Discovery: Exploring Its Hidden Roots. This free webinar will provide an hour of teaching on the Doctrine of Discovery\, its historical arc\, and what it has to do with us as Baptists. We will also hear from Indigenous voices speaking on the impact the Doctrine of Discovery still has on them today. Register here. \nUsing Ai Basics and Why it Matters to the Church. Watch for more details soon on a webinar coming February 13th about using AI in ministry. \nAnd speaking of online resources\, we’ve got a growing series of free 5-minute videos to play in your Board or Elders meeting to help with various important aspects of leadership and administration of a CBWC church. Download or stream Board Essentials here. \nTheatre \nJanuary 24-February 1\,2025 \nAbbotsford\, BC: Irena’s Vow \nJanuary 24\, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – February 1\, 2025 @ 9:30 pm \nIrena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism\, by Dan Gordon \nAt the height of the German occupation of Poland\, Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper of a high-ranking Nazi officer.  \nWhen she discovers the Jewish ghetto is to be expunged\, she decides to shelter twelve Jewish workers in the basement of the Commander’s house. Over the next two years\, Irena uses her wit & humour while summoning all the strength and courage she can muster to conceal her friends in the shadow of house parties\, a blackmail scheme\, and the birth of a child. \nA powerful story of compassion\, grace and tenacity\, this unrelenting story of hope amid the atrocities of war will inspire! (Light Magazine) \nEncouragement Verses \n\nJohn 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.\nHebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful.\nMatthew 5:16 “In the same way\, let your light shine before others\, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”\nDaniel 12:3 “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens\, and those who lead many to righteousness\, like the stars for ever and ever.”\n\nLet us pray for cessation of current wars\, and allow hope\, joy\, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 \n“Do not judge\, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others\, you will be judged\, and with the measure you use\, it will be measured to you. \n3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother\, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye\,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite\, first take the plank out of your own eye\, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. \nSermon: Ps.Jusuf Wijaya on “Parable of the Speck and The Log”\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \nPrayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m. \nLIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M.  Invite families and friends. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Fire Impacted areas and persons; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, Caribbean Islands and other hurricane impacted areas; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars\, natural or man-made disasters\, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers;  Shelters\, Unhoused;  Peace and Harmony across Canada / USA\, Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2025 Shining Stars After- school programs\, Parents\, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET)\, Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \nLocal Mission Outreach \n-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee. \n-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee. \nA warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS   \nNote: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond\, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side. \nFinancial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.  Interested Volunteer teachers\, contact Yvonne. \nHealth and Safety Precautions \nPray without ceasing\, continue to be diligent.\nStay home\, especially if showing symptoms.\nWash hands frequently with soap and water.\nSanitize hands and surfaces.\nWear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas) \nHome Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \n-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details. \nOur Outreach Ministries\nESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  (To be confirmed)\nS.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month.         Next S.E.T – January 10\, 2025\, Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. \nThanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the December S.E.T. Time.   (Special thanks to the HSCPC team and Seniors First Coordinator for delivery of the workshop on Elder Abuse; and special guest\, Nikki Sharma\, MLA and team). \nSamaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes !! \n \nThanks Shining Stars Team\, WMBC and Friends of Shining Stars for your hearts of generosity in blessing children. We were able to pack and deliver 100 Christmas Shoe Boxes. The Lord blesses a cheerful giver. \nBereavement:  Patrick Leong’s father\, Papa Leong passed away in Alberta. Keep the family in prayer. \nShining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Winter Start-up- January 8\, 2025.                                                            Connections / Youth: Fridays\, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Special Events have later ending time but youth will be dropped off at their respective homes). Winter Start-up- Friday\, January 10\, 2025 (combined group event for Scavenger Hunt) \nHigh School Youth Fellowship – Friday night\, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy\, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community! \nYoung Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon\, for more information for weekly events! \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE. \nCONTACT YOUTH PASTOR JEREMY KWAN FOR DETAILS. \nSERVE is like the best parts of summer camp combined with the best parts of a short-term service trip. (Excerpt) \n \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nLogos Hope is Calling!!! \n\nFor anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston\, St. Vincent and the Grenadines\, with the following possible date options:\n\nMarch 1-8\, 2025: OM Ship+; Flight round trip about C$1100 and costs for food and lodging (3 meals and cabin lodging) is C$350; Total about C$1450* \nMarch 15-26\,2025: OM Ship & Cuba ( Persecuted Church); Flight to Kingston\, then Cuba and return to Vancouver\, C$2270; Food $ Lodging on Logos Hope and then in Cuba (Visiting the persecuted church – commute\, meals\, lodging and blessing the persecuted church) C$1013; Total C$3283. \nFor more information\, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya\, 604-724-1158. \nOther Events \nMISSION FEST 2025: PRAY! PLAN TO PARTICIPATE! \nWHEN: February 13–15\, 2025\nWHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way\, Chilliwack\, BC ) \nThis Year’s Theme ( https://conference.missioncentral.ca/mfbc2025) \nThroughout the Gospels\, Jesus wondrously and unwaveringly declares what He will do. \n“Come to me\, all who labour and are heavy laden\, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 \n“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18 \n“Follow me\, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19 \n“I will come again and will take you to myself\, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3 \n“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40 \nAnd he said to him\, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7 \n“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20 \nWhen Jesus declares “I will\,” or “I am willing\,” these are actions and active statements that tell us where our attention ought to rest. There’s nothing more freeing and exciting than being around the One who is willing\, who does the work\, and who is present and active! \n“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” \nPhilippians 2:13 \nMission Fest BC 2025 will focus on all of Jesus’ “I will” declarations. As we immerse ourselves in the knowledge of what Jesus is like and what Jesus delights to do\, we anticipate that we will experience Jesus just as we did at last year’s conference: a person who is all\, who is real\, and who brings evidence of His touch. \nJanuary 17 @ 8:00 am – January 19 @ 5:00 pm \nLindell Beach\, BC: University Christian Ministries – Emerge 2025 (Light Magazine) \nStillwood Camp & Conference Centre 44005 Watt Road\, Lindell Beach\, BC\, Canada \nJoin students from campuses across BC for an impactful weekend of relaxation\, community\, and time in God’s presence.  Connect with your UCM friends and meet new ones from other campuses while experiencing student-led worship\, inspiring speakers\, thought-provoking group discussions. Come ready to dive deep into the topic of digital discipleship and redeeming digital spaces\, while having plenty […] \nJanuary 24 @ 8:00 am – January 25 @ 5:00 pm (Light Magazine) \nSaskatoon\, SK: Youthworker Conference \nElim Church 419 Slimmon Road\, Saskatoon\, SK\, Canada \nEach year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors\, ministry leaders\, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that\, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team — bringing at […] \nOn January 28 at 5:30pm PST\, we are pleased to invite Jodi Spargur (Red Clover/CBM) and David Nacho (FBC Vancouver) for Doctrine of Discovery: Exploring Its Hidden Roots. This free webinar will provide an hour of teaching on the Doctrine of Discovery\, its historical arc\, and what it has to do with us as Baptists. We will also hear from Indigenous voices speaking on the impact the Doctrine of Discovery still has on them today. Register here. \nUsing Ai Basics and Why it Matters to the Church. Watch for more details soon on a webinar coming February 13th about using AI in ministry. \nAnd speaking of online resources\, we’ve got a growing series of free 5-minute videos to play in your Board or Elders meeting to help with various important aspects of leadership and administration of a CBWC church. Download or stream Board Essentials here. \nTheatre \nJanuary 24-February 1\,2025 \nAbbotsford\, BC: Irena’s Vow \nJanuary 24\, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – February 1\, 2025 @ 9:30 pm \nIrena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism\, by Dan Gordon \nAt the height of the German occupation of Poland\, Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper of a high-ranking Nazi officer.  \nWhen she discovers the Jewish ghetto is to be expunged\, she decides to shelter twelve Jewish workers in the basement of the Commander’s house. Over the next two years\, Irena uses her wit & humour while summoning all the strength and courage she can muster to conceal her friends in the shadow of house parties\, a blackmail scheme\, and the birth of a child. \nA powerful story of compassion\, grace and tenacity\, this unrelenting story of hope amid the atrocities of war will inspire! (Light Magazine) \nEncouragement Verses \n\nJohn 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.\nHebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful.\nMatthew 5:16 “In the same way\, let your light shine before others\, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”\nDaniel 12:3 “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens\, and those who lead many to righteousness\, like the stars for ever and ever.”\n\nLet us pray for cessation of current wars\, and allow hope\, joy\, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 9:16-17 \n16 “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment\, for the patch will pull away from the garment\, making the tear worse. 17 Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do\, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No\, they pour new wine into new wineskins\, and both are preserved.” \nSermon: Rev. Jake LeFave on “The Parable of New Cloth on Old Garment”\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \nPrayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m. \nLIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M.  Invite families and friends. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Fire Impacted areas and persons; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, Caribbean Islands and other hurricane impacted areas; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars\, natural or man-made disasters\, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers;  Shelters\, Unhoused;  Peace and Harmony across Canada / USA\, Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2025 Shining Stars After- school programs\, Parents\, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET)\, Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \nLocal Mission Outreach \n-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee. \n-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) –contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee. \nA warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS   \nNote: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond\, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side. \nFinancial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.  Interested Volunteer teachers\, contact Yvonne. \nHealth and Safety Precautions \nPray without ceasing\, continue to be diligent.\nStay home\, especially if showing symptoms.\nWash hands frequently with soap and water.\nSanitize hands and surfaces.\nWear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas) \nHome Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \n-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details. \nOur Outreach Ministries\nESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  (To be confirmed)\nS.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month.         Next S.E.T – January 10\, 2025\, Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. \nThanks to all who helped to provide a welcoming and inspiring time at the December S.E.T. Time.   (Special thanks to the HSCPC team and Seniors First Coordinator for delivery of the workshop on Elder Abuse; and special guest\, Nikki Sharma\, MLA and team). \nBereavement:  Patrick Leong’s father\, Papa Leong passed away in Alberta. Keep the family in prayer. \nShining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays (TBA); Winter Start-up- January 8\, 2025.                                                            Connections / Youth: Fridays\, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Special Events have later ending time but youth will be dropped off at their respective homes). Winter Start-up- Friday\, January 10\, 2025 (combined group event for Scavenger Hunt) \nHigh School Youth Fellowship – Friday night\, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy\, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community! \nYoung Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon\, for more information for weekly events! \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE. \nCONTACT YOUTH PASTOR JEREMY KWAN FOR DETAILS. \nSERVE is like the best parts of summer camp combined with the best parts of a short-term service trip. (Excerpt) \n \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nLogos Hope is Calling!!! \n\nFor anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston\, St. Vincent and the Grenadines\, with the following possible date options:\n\nMarch 1-8\, 2025: OM Ship+; Flight round trip about C$1100 and costs for food and lodging (3 meals and cabin lodging) is C$350; Total about C$1450* \nMarch 15-26\,2025: OM Ship & Cuba ( Persecuted Church); Flight to Kingston\, then Cuba and return to Vancouver\, C$2270; Food $ Lodging on Logos Hope and then in Cuba (Visiting the persecuted church – commute\, meals\, lodging and blessing the persecuted church) C$1013; Total C$3283. \nFor more information\, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya\, 604-724-1158. \nOther Events \nMISSION FEST 2025: PRAY! PLAN TO PARTICIPATE! \nWHEN: February 13–15\, 2025\nWHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way\, Chilliwack\, BC ) \nThis Year’s Theme ( https://conference.missioncentral.ca/mfbc2025) \nThroughout the Gospels\, Jesus wondrously and unwaveringly declares what He will do. \n“Come to me\, all who labour and are heavy laden\, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 \n“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18 \n“Follow me\, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19 \n“I will come again and will take you to myself\, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3 \n“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40 \nAnd he said to him\, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7 \n“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20 \nWhen Jesus declares “I will\,” or “I am willing\,” these are actions and active statements that tell us where our attention ought to rest. There’s nothing more freeing and exciting than being around the One who is willing\, who does the work\, and who is present and active! \n“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” \nPhilippians 2:13 \nMission Fest BC 2025 will focus on all of Jesus’ “I will” declarations. As we immerse ourselves in the knowledge of what Jesus is like and what Jesus delights to do\, we anticipate that we will experience Jesus just as we did at last year’s conference: a person who is all\, who is real\, and who brings evidence of His touch. \nJanuary 17 @ 8:00 am – January 19 @ 5:00 pm \nLindell Beach\, BC: University Christian Ministries – Emerge 2025 (Light Magazine) \nStillwood Camp & Conference Centre 44005 Watt Road\, Lindell Beach\, BC\, Canada \nJoin students from campuses across BC for an impactful weekend of relaxation\, community\, and time in God’s presence.  Connect with your UCM friends and meet new ones from other campuses while experiencing student-led worship\, inspiring speakers\, thought-provoking group discussions. Come ready to dive deep into the topic of digital discipleship and redeeming digital spaces\, while having plenty […] \nJanuary 24 @ 8:00 am – January 25 @ 5:00 pm (Light Magazine) \nSaskatoon\, SK: Youthworker Conference \nElim Church 419 Slimmon Road\, Saskatoon\, SK\, Canada \nEach year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors\, ministry leaders\, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that\, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team — bringing at […] \nOn January 28 at 5:30pm PST\, we are pleased to invite Jodi Spargur (Red Clover/CBM) and David Nacho (FBC Vancouver) for Doctrine of Discovery: Exploring Its Hidden Roots. This free webinar will provide an hour of teaching on the Doctrine of Discovery\, its historical arc\, and what it has to do with us as Baptists. We will also hear from Indigenous voices speaking on the impact the Doctrine of Discovery still has on them today. Register here. \nUsing Ai Basics and Why it Matters to the Church. Watch for more details soon on a webinar coming February 13th about using AI in ministry. \nAnd speaking of online resources\, we’ve got a growing series of free 5-minute videos to play in your Board or Elders meeting to help with various important aspects of leadership and administration of a CBWC church. Download or stream Board Essentials here. \nTheatre \nJanuary 24-February 1\,2025 \nAbbotsford\, BC: Irena’s Vow \nJanuary 24\, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – February 1\, 2025 @ 9:30 pm \nIrena’s Vow – A story of courage and heroism\, by Dan Gordon \nAt the height of the German occupation of Poland\, Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper of a high-ranking Nazi officer.  \nWhen she discovers the Jewish ghetto is to be expunged\, she decides to shelter twelve Jewish workers in the basement of the Commander’s house. Over the next two years\, Irena uses her wit & humour while summoning all the strength and courage she can muster to conceal her friends in the shadow of house parties\, a blackmail scheme\, and the birth of a child. \nA powerful story of compassion\, grace and tenacity\, this unrelenting story of hope amid the atrocities of war will inspire! (Light Magazine) \nEncouragement Verses \n\nJohn 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.\nHebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful.\nMatthew 5:16 “In the same way\, let your light shine before others\, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”\nDaniel 12:3 “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens\, and those who lead many to righteousness\, like the stars for ever and ever.”\n\nLet us pray for cessation of current wars\, and allow hope\, joy\, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  \n 
URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-44/
LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:WARD  MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH\n“My House will be called A House of Prayer For all Nations”  Isaiah 56:7 ~ Mark 11:17 \nMISSION:  “Making God known by sharing the Love of Christ.” \nVISION: “Transformation”- Romans 12:2  \nOrder of Service: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nOpening Prayer/Worship: Worship Team\n\n\nScripture Reading: Matthew 12:22-30 \n22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute\, and Jesus healed him\, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said\, “Could this be the Son of David?” \n24 But when the Pharisees heard this\, they said\, “It is only by Beelzebul\, the prince of demons\, that this fellow drives out demons.” \n25 Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them\, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined\, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. 26 If Satan drives out Satan\, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? 27 And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul\, by whom do your people drive them out? So then\, they will be your judges. 28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons\, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. \n29 “Or again\, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. \n30 “Whoever is not with me is against me\, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. \nSermon: Chris Lim on “Parable of The Divided Kingdom”\n\n\nPraise and Worship: contd..\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nBaptism: Speak with Pastor Jusuf if you are interested in baptism. \nPrayer Sessions: Time –Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Thursday: 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 9:45 a.m. \nLIVE STREAMING OF WMBC SERVICES WILL BE ON SUNDAYS @ 10:30 A.M. https://wmbaptistchurch.ca In-person church services commence at 10:30 A.M.  Invite families and friends. \nPrayer Care / Concerns: Church Ministries; Church Unity and Growth; Missionaries; Fire Impacted areas and persons; Community; Israel / Palestine\, Haiti\, Afghanistan\,  Sudan\, Russia and Ukraine; Turkey / Syria ; South Korea\, Japan\, Caribbean Islands and other hurricane impacted areas; Families’ displacement in countries due to wars\, natural or man-made disasters\, etc.; Peace/Safety Officers;  Shelters\, Unhoused;  Peace and Harmony across Canada / USA\, Reconciliation; Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation; 2025 Shining Stars After- school programs\, Parents\, Staff and Volunteers; Celebration Zone; Korean Fellowship; Seniors Enrichment Time (SET)\, Young Adults; Brothers and sisters who are ill. \nMission Focus:\nLong Term Missions:\nTim and Kellie Hutton-Bolivia \nPaul & Sharyn Branson-Dominican Republic\nJanzens-Brazil; Bill and Janice Dyck-Bolivia \nLocal Mission Outreach \n-Shining Stars after- school –contact Yvonne M. Jones or Jennifer Lee. \n-Seniors Enrichment Time (SET) scheduled for 07-February 2025 – contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya /Jennifer Lee. \nA warm Ward welcome if you are visiting in-person or online with us today. Contact Pastors with special prayer requests or concerns. THANKS   \nNote: Donate your bottles and cans to G&I Shining Stars Youth Society. Proceeds go towards children locally and beyond\, as well as care meals for the Vancouver’s Downtown East side. \nFinancial Donations are accepted throughout the year: It’s life giving as you impact lives into the generations. \nCelebration Zone for Children/ Youth – Sundays @10:30 a.m. \nESL Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (TBA) in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.  Interested Volunteer teachers\, contact Yvonne. \nHealth and Safety Precautions \nPray without ceasing\, continue to be diligent.\nStay home\, especially if showing symptoms.\nWash hands frequently with soap and water.\nSanitize hands and surfaces.\nWear masks; still consider others (if in enclosed areas) \nHome Groups: -Sephora Pierre-Louis and Hercules Tupas\, E. Van.\, on Zoom\, Saturdays @7:00 p.m. \n-East Van House Group (in person) Meeting: First Saturday of every month @ 1530hr. Contact Ps. Jeremy Kwan for details. \nOur Outreach Ministries\nESL Classes: Tues/Thurs @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  (To be confirmed)\nS.E.T.: Senior Enrichment Time @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every 1st Friday of the month. Next S.E.T – Feb 07\, 2025\, Contact: Jennifer Lee\, 604-880-1311. \nShining Stars after-School Tutoring and Bible Club/ Youth Activities: Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, @ 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Connections / Youth: Fridays\, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m./ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Special Events have later ending time but youth will be dropped off at their respective homes). \nHigh School Youth Fellowship – Friday night\, 5:30 p.m. @ Ward Memorial Baptist Church. Contact: Jeremy\, Kyla for more information for weekly events! Or join on Discord Server if you would like to be a part of our community! \nYoung Adults Fellowship – Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Contact Lorna or Simon\, for more information for weekly events! \nON GOING FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT WMBC YOUTH/YA TEAM ON MISSION IN JULY 2025 AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE. \nCONTACT YOUTH PASTOR JEREMY KWAN FOR DETAILS. \nSERVE is like the best parts of summer camp combined with the best parts of a short-term service trip. (Excerpt) \n \nVision School – Contact Chris Lim for location. Prayers requested for Vision school sending missionaries. \nLogos Hope is Calling!!! \n\nFor anyone who wants to serve in the Caribbean in Kingston\, St. Vincent and the Grenadines\, with the following possible date options:\n\nMarch 1-8\, 2025: OM Ship+; Flight round trip about C$1100 and costs for food and lodging (3 meals and cabin lodging) is C$350; Total about C$1450* \nMarch 15-26\,2025: OM Ship & Cuba ( Persecuted Church); Flight to Kingston\, then Cuba and return to Vancouver\, C$2270; Food $ Lodging on Logos Hope and then in Cuba (Visiting the persecuted church – commute\, meals\, lodging and blessing the persecuted church) C$1013; Total C$3283. \nFor more information\, contact Pastor Jusuf Wijaya\, 604-724-1158. \nOther Events \nMISSION FEST 2025: PRAY! PLAN TO PARTICIPATE! \nWHEN: February 13–15\, 2025\nWHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way\, Chilliwack\, BC ) \nThis Year’s Theme ( https://conference.missioncentral.ca/mfbc2025) \nThroughout the Gospels\, Jesus wondrously and unwaveringly declares what He will do. \n“Come to me\, all who labour and are heavy laden\, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 \n“I will build my church.” —Matthew 16:18 \n“Follow me\, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19 \n“I will come again and will take you to myself\, that where I am you may be also.” —John 14:3 \n“and I will raise him up on the last day.” —John 6:40 \nAnd he said to him\, “I will come and heal him.” —Matthew 8:7 \n“And remember! I will be with you always.” —Matthew 28:20 \nWhen Jesus declares “I will\,” or “I am willing\,” these are actions and active statements that tell us where our attention ought to rest. There’s nothing more freeing and exciting than being around the One who is willing\, who does the work\, and who is present and active! \n“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” \nPhilippians 2:13 \nMission Fest BC 2025 will focus on all of Jesus’ “I will” declarations. As we immerse ourselves in the knowledge of what Jesus is like and what Jesus delights to do\, we anticipate that we will experience Jesus just as we did at last year’s conference: a person who is all\, who is real\, and who brings evidence of His touch. \nOn January 28 at 5:30pm PST\, we are pleased to invite Jodi Spargur (Red Clover/CBM) and David Nacho (FBC Vancouver) for Doctrine of Discovery: Exploring Its Hidden Roots. This free webinar will provide an hour of teaching on the Doctrine of Discovery\, its historical arc\, and what it has to do with us as Baptists. We will also hear from Indigenous voices speaking on the impact the Doctrine of Discovery still has on them today. Register here. \nUsing Ai Basics and Why it Matters to the Church. Watch for more details soon on a webinar coming February 13th about using AI in ministry. \nAnd speaking of online resources\, we’ve got a growing series of free 5-minute videos to play in your Board or Elders meeting to help with various important aspects of leadership and administration of a CBWC church. Download or stream Board Essentials here. \nEncouragement Verses \n\nJohn 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.\nHebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who promised is faithful.\nMatthew 5:16 “In the same way\, let your light shine before others\, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”\nDaniel 12:3 “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens\, and those who lead many to righteousness\, like the stars for ever and ever.”\n\nLet us pray for cessation of current wars\, and allow hope\, joy\, love to reign in all our hearts so that true peace can be experienced. \n  \n 
URL:https://wmbaptistchurch.ca/event/sunday-worship-service-45/
LOCATION:Ward Memorial Baptist Church\, 465 Kamploops St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
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