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News > 2008 Parish Life Notes > 08.03.23 Parish Life

March 23, 2008

Easter Greetings from the Moderator of the Anglican Network in Canada, the Right Reverend Donald F Harvey

My dear Friends in the Risen Christ,

In my role as your new Bishop, I want to share some words of Easter Joy both to celebrate the new relationship that now exists between you and me, and, even more, to celebrate the wonderful relationship we now experience together as we sing “Welcome Happy Morning” and realize yet again that the tomb indeed is empty and the Risen Jesus is standing among us in all of his Glory.

I do not take my new relationship with you lightly. It is my prayer, as I hope it is yours, that we will move the churches of the Anglican Network in Canada into a joy-filled future and that our actions and ministry together will be worthy of Him who paid such a price for our salvation – and for that of the whole world.

Our own struggle in these past weeks has not been easy but then neither was the Way of the Cross. And, just as the Via Dolorossa and Calvary’s Hill, and all the suffering that occurred there, ultimately led to the joy of the empty tomb, so we pray that these our own trials will be but a small price to pay for the Easter Joy that we continue to share.

It is my intention to try to be present with as many of our parish families as possible during the remainder of 2008, so that together we may share our joy as followers of our resurrected Christ – and that “our joy may be full”. I also look forward to worshiping our risen Lord with many of you at our national conference of celebration and commissioning, Compelled by Christ’s Love, in the Vancouver area, April 25-26.

Bishop Malcolm and Marylou join with Trudy and me in sending our love and greetings this Eastertide.

Your friend and bishop,
Donald Harvey

Parish Announcements

Easter Flowers. The flowers on the Lord’s table are placed to the Glory of God, and in loving remembrance of a wonderful Mom and Dad, Richard and Leili Greenall, by Edie Rittinger and her siblings, Alice Powell and Arthur Greenall.

Prayer Chain. Crises (loss of work, accidental injury, death in the family, or illness) often come upon us unexpectedly. St. John’s has a prayer chain; the members would be glad to pray for you or your family/friends in your time of need. Please phone the church office to be put in touch with the prayer chain. If you have questions, please speak to Edie Rittinger (ext 24) or Ruth Matheson (ext 12).

God & Film. "The task I’m trying to achieve is above all to make you see." – D.W. Griffith, pioneering American director
Movies have become one of our more popular art forms, and these evenings are designed to challenge us beyond merely watching them into something of what Griffith was after. We plan to enjoy each work for its unique merits as we engage them for new recognitions of the nature of God, our world, and ourselves. The evenings will involve a public screening with refreshments, a brief commentary on the filmmaker’s themes, and opportunities for questions and discussion. Join us! All movies are shown at 7:30 pm. Pick up blue invitations at the door to use to invite your friends.
April 4 - The Third Miracle (1999) Ed Harris, Anne Heche
April 11 - The New World (200) Colin Farrell, O’oriana Kilcher

Marriage and Parenting. All parents of teens or “soon to be”, please join us to hear Julie and Ken Moser speak on, “20 things we have learned about your kids from many years of youth ministry”. To be held in the Trendell Lounge on Friday, March 28 at 7 pm. Please bring an appi or dessert to share. For more info contact elizabethsiemens@telus.net.

New » W3 | Working With the Word Starting Mar 30, a new 10-week theology course on Ephesians will be taught by The Artizo Institute. This course is intended for leaders of small groups and Bible studies or anyone interested in an in-depth study on Paul's letter to the Ephesians. You can take it with or without an exam. Registration required. Syllabus includes:
1. Why write to the Ephesians
2. The big picture of God's salvation
3. The Christian and the Church
4. The mystery in focus
5. The new humanity: in church
6. The new humanity: the old self and the new self
7. The new humanity: out of darkness into light
8. The new humanity: living by God's wisdom
9. The new humanity: living in the overlap of the ages
10. To sum up all things in Christ
Costs are: Adult – $85; Husband/wife using same notes – $125; Concession (unemployed, pensioners, f/t students) – $50; Full-time ministry workers – $50. Payment by cheque only made out to ‘Artizo Institute’. Cost includes course book, international postage and exam marking. *Concession rate available for those who do not wish to write the exam. For further information call Eric Thurston at 604.731.4966 ext. 21

Women’s Retreat: April 18 - 20. Attention ladies! Mark your calendar now to hold the date for the St. John’s Women’s Retreat; Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20. This year’s theme is Christ-Centred, Christ-Scented: The aroma of Christ. Brochure available on the Narthex and North Chapel tables.

Accommodation Needed. The Rev. Mark Calder is using some of his sabbatical to come from Australia to assist David Short and Dan Gifford from April 29 to May 26. While he’s here with us, we would like to provide him with a self-contained suite as well as a vehicle. If you could help out in either way, please contact Ruth Matheson, Ext. 12.

Sunday Morning Parking. In order to minimize parking congestion on Sunday mornings, please park as follows:
• 9 am service - park on Nanton Ave. and north (towards King Edward Ave.)
• 11 am service - park on Devonshire Crescent and south (towards 33rd Ave.)
The City of Vancouver Street and Traffic By-law requires that we park:
• 1.5 metres from a driveway or lane
• 5 metres from a fire hydrant
• 6 metres from a stop sign
If you are able-bodied, please park a block or two from the church and leave the spaces near the church for those who are elderly, very young, or handicapped.

Anglican News

Anglican Network in Canada National Conference Compelled by Christ’s Love - April 25-26
For Christ’s love compels us, because... He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again (NIV, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15)
The conference will be a time to celebrate God’s provision and leading, a time for rich Bible ministry, and a time to refocus on the mission Christ gave His Church. Please plan to join us - and Archbishop Gregory Venables, Primate of the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone!
Dates: April 25-26 (Friday & Saturday)
Location: South Delta Baptist Church, 1988 - 56th Street, Delta (Tsawwassen), BC
Click here to register online OR pick up a registration form from the tables in the Narthex or North Chapel. Sign up early as people will be coming from across Canada and space will be limited.

Community News

Concert by Karen Foster. Karen Foster is giving a concert at the Silk Purse in West Vancouver on Tuesday, March 25 at 10:30 am. Programme is Beethoven’s “Arch-duke” trio and Brahms sonata for violin and piano. Joining her are pianist Angela Larsen and cellist Laura Tanod. Tickets are $10 at the door. Muffins and coffee are available prior to concert.

Regent Tradition Conference 2008. Please make note of this conference entitled Humanness Lost and Recovered on April 5, 2008. Dr. Houston and Dr. Packer will take us on an exploration of the revolt of the human spirit in the post-modern world, and show us the way toward recovery of humanness in con-temporary society.