Quarterly Family Meeting - February 7

Come and join with other members to hear about our ministries, to receive an update on parish affairs, and to join together in prayer for our church. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm in the church.

Missions’ Lunch

This Sunday, February 5 we will be having a Missions Lunch to hear Rev. Dr. Jos Strengholt speak. Rev. Strengholt is a political historian based in Cairo working with Arab Vision under Interserve. We are excited to hear what he has to share with us about his ministry. The cost is $5 per person and $10 for a family.

Ordinations

This Sunday, February 5 at 3 pm, Bishop Trevor Walters will ordain Artizo Grads, Ben Roberts (formerly Verger at St. John’s Shaughnessy and now curate at St. John’s Richmond) and Michael Dobson (currently deacon at St. Andrew’s Tsawwassen) to the priesthood in the Anglican Network in Canada.  The service will take place at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, followed by a reception.

ACNA Theological Conference

Billets Needed February 28 - March 2
St John’s Vancouver along with the Regent Anglican Studies Program will be co-hosting a gathering of Anglican theologians the week of February 28 to March 2.

This is a great privilege and opportunity for our parish to support and strengthen the growth and work of our new ACNA province. The ACNA College of Bishops has asked the theologians to write a new catechism for the province. This will be their first face-to-face meeting and a crucial gathering.

We would like to offer hospitality to the theologians in the homes of members of our parish. Because most of their meetings will be helf at Regent College, we hope to accomodate them in homes on the west side of the city.

Marion Maxwell will be organizing the billeting arrangements and would be very glad to hear from you if you are willing to offer accommodation for the three nights, along with breakfast and one evening meal to our guests. Please email Marion or  calling the church office 604.558.4400. If you are curious to know more about this event please feel free to speak to Bronwyn Short, who has served on the Taskforce for Catechesis for the Province over the past two years.

Last Chance to Register!

This year is the 4th Annual Evening Service Retreat, February 10 -12. The retreat is being held at Camp Squeah, near Hope, BC. Camp Squeah has rooms for individuals, couples and families so that everyone is able to attend. The cost is $140 per person and their may be scholarships available for those who qualify. To register please email Christie Anderson.

The past three years this has been a great weekend of teaching, relaxing and getting to know new friends. If you are a member of the Evening Service, please don’t miss out on this opportunity.

LIVEWORD Women’s Conference

Out of Context –a fresh look at the Lord’s Prayer -  Saturday, February 18  

Ladies, register now for the women’s conference. We invite you to attend a day of Bible teaching and great music, as three speakers, Polly Long, Carolyn Hindmarsh and Irena Tippett teach from Matthew’s gospel. There is a registration table today in the foyer at coffee hour and after the 11am service. Brochures are available on the Welcome Table. For more information contact contact Jan at 604.558.4400, ext 225 or by email.

Keeping Company with God: rest, reflection and restoration at the end of the day

This quiet worship service will be Monday, February 13 at 7:30 pm in the Chapel. The service includes quiet reflective music and songs, a short reflection on a Bible passage, short times of silent prayer, and if you so desire, an opportunity to be prayed with by a member of our prayer team.

Grief Share

Good Grief/Bad Grief - there is such a thing.  St John’s will be leading a thirteen week Grief Share group beginning on February 1 at  5.30 pm - 7.30 pm in the church office meeting room.  The Grief Share group is well suited for anyone who has lost a friend or family member at any time in the past who may have any undesirable or surprising feelings.  If you would like to know more about Grief Share please contact James Wagner at 604.558.4400 ext 227 or email James.

Quarterly Family Gathering: Let’s not sit on the floor

We are in need of volunteers to come early to the Quarterly Family Gathering this Tuesday, Feb 7 to help set up tables and chairs. If you are able to help please meet us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at 6:45 pm.

Thank You

Thank you to all those who helped set up and host the St. John’s Vancouver booth at Missions Fest. This was a great opportunity to connect with other Christians from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Thank you for your time. You made this a great event.

Prayer Opportunities In This Ebenezer Year Of Prayer In Our Church (besides the Sunday services)

1.  Prayer Chain
The prayer chain is a group of people who pray for parishioners and their friends and families who are in crisis, i.e. loss of work, accidental injury, death, or illness. If you would like prayer for yourself or for someone else, please contact Ruth Matheson in the church office, ext 233, or 604-732-1978 and she will ask the prayer chain to pray for you. All prayer requests are kept in strict confidence.

2.  Evensong
Evensong is basically the service of Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer, but parts of the service are sung, rather than said (which is why it is called Even ‘song’). It includes a short sermon, a time for extempore prayer, and takes place every Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Each week, prayer is followed by supper for those who wish to stay.

3.  Keeping Company with God: rest, reflection and restoration at the end of the day
This quiet worship service is held every second and fourth Monday in the Chapel. The service includes quiet reflective music and songs, a short reflection on a Bible passage, short times of silent prayer, and if you so desire, an opportunity to be prayed with by a member of our prayer team.

4.  Quarterly Prayer Meeting
This is a large gathering that is held four times a year and includes reports from various ministries and staff members, hymn singing, and group prayer around tables. The first one in our new church home will be in the fellowship hall on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:30 pm.

5.  Lenten Prayer Services
During each week in Lent, we invite you to join with others in prayer services on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, beginning on Monday, February 27.  Location and time to follow.