News

Sunday School registration begins next Sunday

Registration is available for Sunday School children on Aug 29 an Sep 5.

Romans for All – registration next Sunday!

An all day parish teaching day, to kick-off the Romans "Meet God" sermon and Bible study series. Please register next Sunday for this important study date!

Youth News – HELP needed for VYLC

Summer Camp: August 9-14
We need people to help cook each day of the VYLC conference. If you are willing to show up each day and help with chopping, cutting, stirring, etc. or if you have a servant heart of time to spare, please email aaron@sjvan.org

Now available: direct debit giving for St. John’s Vancouver

We are now offering direct debit giving for your offerings to St. John’s Vancouver. If you would like to have your offerings automatically deducted from your bank account please pick up an application form at the church exits.

Job openings at St. John’s:
Assistant Children’s & Family Minister

The Assistant Children’s & Family minister will have three primary responsibilities:
• Develop and teach Sunday school curriculum
• Coordinate, shepherd and equip volunteer Sunday School teachers and helpers
• Aid in the development and delivery of comprehensive family and children’s ministry.
The right candidate will have a clear understanding and strong grip of the Gospel, and an understanding of a Christ-focused comprehensive biblical theology. He/she will have demonstrated the ability to teach children and lead volunteers. The candidate’s life will show a clear commitment to the spiritual nurture of children and their families.
For more details please see the job posting on our website.

Community News

Regent Student Housing
Regent College is looking for friendly Vancouverites to provide up to one week of free housing for incoming students while they search for permanent housing in August. Meals are not expected (but welcome nonetheless!). This is also a great solution for people going out of town and in need of a house-sitter. For more information, please email or call Cheryl at 604-221-3355. Thank you!

Dear St. John's Family,

I have the privilege of announcing two exciting events and two exciting changes.

In two weeks, St. John's will be hosting the Vancouver Youth Leadership Conference (VYLC), from Aug 30 to Sep 2. This conference aims to train youth leaders in bible teaching and youth ministry. The teaching at this conference is of the highest calibre, with Sean love, Eric Thurston, and Steve Jefferies (from Austratlia) leading us through the book of Isaiah.

Then we we hosting Kickstart, a conference for youth around Vancouver. After the summer break, many youth feel disconnected from God and from their Christian friends. Kickstart helps youth to begin their year in a great Christian manner with Bible talks, fellowship and seminars. Steve Jefferies and David Little wil be giving talks on 1 Corinthians. I would encourage all parents with youth to register their kids, online.

Speaking of David Little, he is starting as the new youth minister in the caming weeks! We are fortunate to have this gifted man come to serve St. John's youth. He has been working at St. Margaret's in North Carolina as youth minister, and is a graduate of Regent and the Artizo program. Please pray for him and the youth as he transitions into this new role.

Finally, I am transitioning out of the role. In September I am entering a two-year preaching program in London, called Cornhill. I am very excited at the opportunity to train and serve in the UK!

In Christ,
Ben Short