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News > 2008 Parish Life Notes > 08.09.14 Parish Life

Sep 14, 2008

Discovering Christ presents DC2 Building Foundations

This course meets for 6 weeks every Tuesday night at 7:15 pm in the Trendell Lounge. DC2 is designed particularly for those new to the Christian faith or those still investigating. This is a warm, pressure-free environment to explore some of the foundations of Christianity. Watching video clips and looking at classical artwork are some of the ways we will study a variety of topics including an overview of Church history, a survey of the Bible, prayer, and tips on understanding ‘Christianese’.

Those new to St. John’s are also particularly encouraged to attend. Please register by emailing Aaron Roberts or by phoning the church office at 604.731.4966 ext 22. The next course begins Sep 23 and there is no fee for attendance.

Learners' Exchange

Sep 7 at 9:00 am: Learners’ Exchange begins. All are welcome to attend. Rev. Dr. J.I. Packer will be speaking on GAFCON. For a complete list of upcoming topics please see the Learner's Exchange page or contact Bill Chandler, 604.987.5445

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study

Men, come to the kitchen for breakfast on Sep 10 at 7:20am and the start of our weekly study on Luke. All are welcome.

Women @ 10

Thursday, Sep 11: Women @ 10 will begin its fall term with a morning brunch. We start the brunch program at 10 am and childcare is available. We will be studying the gospel of Luke, following the sermon series. Study guides will be available to purchase for $15 on the brunch morning or through the church office. As preparation for the series, don’t miss the Luke Day on Saturday, Sep 13 (read more). We look forward to seeing you soon and newcomers are warmly welcome to join us. Enquiries about Women @ 10 can be made to Jan Hobbis, ext 28 or via email.

Ted and Gloria Farewell

After Ten years of faithfully serving St. John’s as the verger, Ted has decided to retire and he and Gloria will be leaving us at the end of September. Ted and Gloria have purchased a retirement home in the booming town of Biggar, Saskatchewan where the slogan is appropriately....”New York is big...but this is Biggar”

We have been very blessed by both Ted and Gloria and they will be greatly missed. We will be sending them off between the 9-11 service, on September 28th. For anyone wishing to make a retirement contribution (non-receipted), please give it to Sandy Harmel, leave it in the church office for her, or place in the offering plate in a separate envelop, addressed to Sandy Harmel. Cheques should be made payable to “Sandy Harmel in trust”.

Central Focus

This Tuesday, Sep 16 at 7:15 pm: Central Focus will begin for the fall term. The first evening will be an introduction to the Gospel of Luke, and registration. Throughout the year we'll meet in the Trendell Lounge in small groups. Newcomers are most welcome! For more information call Jan at the church office, ext 28 or email.

Home Groups

Most of our home Bible study groups are starting up in the next few weeks. We have a new group starting for young singles/couples living/working in the UBC area. There are also small groups in other areas of the city and Lower Mainland. If you are interested in being in a group please call Jan at the church office, ext 28 or email.

Tuesday Noon Bible Study

Sep 30 at 12:00 pm: Tuesday Noon Bible study will begin. Watch for details soon, and check the calendar.

Liveword Women’s Conference

Mark your calendars now and register for the women’s conference on Saturday October 18. We invite you and women from churches throughout the Lower Mainland to attend a day of solid teaching and great music, as three speakers (Carolyn Hindmarsh, Marion Maxwell, and Polly Long) teach from the Psalms. Brochures are available in the church and on the reception desk. For more details visit our website under Special Events or contact Jan Hobbis at the church office, 604.731.4966 ext 28 or by email

Welcome Lunch

If you are new to St. John’s, we would like to get to know you! Please join us for our welcome lunch after the 11:00 am service in the Trendell Lounge on September 21. You can register by emailing or by calling the church office at 604.731.4966.

New to the Evening Service?

If you’ve recently come to St. John’s and want to hear more about the church and especially the Evening Service, we have just the thing for you! After the Evening Service on Sunday, Sep 28, you are invited to a dessert and tea/coffee in room 100. You will meet some of the people connected with that service and ways you can connect. Any questions, please email Manya Egerton or phone 604.261.7785.

Childcare Needed

Women@10 are looking for baby sitters for Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 am. This is a paid position. Please contact Linda Hewitt at 604.266.4374 or Jan Hobbis at the church, 604.731.4966 ext 28.
 

Children's Choir

Were you surprised when your child enjoyed singing in the Christmas choir? This musical opportunity might be just right for your family. The fourth season of the St. John’s Children’s Choir begins Monday, September 15 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Open to children aged 7 and up who are independent readers. The St. John’s Children’s Choir learns to read music and sing properly, while serving the body of Christ at both St. John’s Shaughnessy and St. John’s Richmond. Contact Amber Salladin for more information, 604.319.6048.

Parish Announcements

Book Club. St. John’s Book Club will be meeting Wednesday, September 17th in the library from 1:00-2:30pm. This months’s book, When Joy Comes to Stay: by Karen Kingsbury. Everyone is welcome. Please contact LindaHewitt for more informaiton, 604.266.4374

Community News

Invitation to a Book Party: You are invited to meet Sophia Mallory of Vermont and Australia this Friday night (the 19th) at 7:30 pm in the Trendell Lounge.
Sophia was born in 1828 and was an unwilling participant in the 1838 rebellion in Quebec. Afterwards, she watched the courts martial and saw her father sentenced to death as a traitor.

Living Waters. This 24 week program will begin on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 at Tenth Avenue Alliance Church (at the corner of 10th and Ontario). This is a Christ centered discipleship ministry that deals specifically with relational and sexual brokenness. The program involves worship, teaching and small group prayer. Email or call the Living Waters office at 604.301.1470 for more information, or to apply. Space is limited. Questions? Call or email Manya Egerton 604.261.7785. All enquiries are confidential.

Bible Study Fellowship. Want to be part of an enriching Bible study? Join BSF (an inter-denominational Bible Class) to study the Life of Moses. We meet at St. John’s on Wednesday, 9:20-11:20 am. Introduction class on Sep 10 & 17 and the first Wednesday of every month (no child care on introduction days). If you need more information please contact: www.bsfinternational.org.

Arthur Turner Training School. The Arctic Fellowship is hoping to continue support of the ATTS in the Diocese of the Arctic, through your donations of stamps. Thank you to all who already give. For further information please call Grace Turner at 604.872.6031.

  

Dear Friends,

I thought I would compare the St. John's fall brochure with the brochure from the Kerrisdale Community Center. After the 26 pages, I was a bit lost and a bit overwhelmed, although the Wii in the afternoon intrigued me.

Two differences between the brochures caught my eye. One was in content. Not the obvious content difference, but in that all the ministries have an underlying theme or question being asked or sought which is, 'Who is Jesus and why do we need to understand this?' The second difference was that, for ministry involvement there are no pre-requisites needed and no assumption that you are too advanced in knowledge or experience. I am always encouraged when I hear exclamations of wonder, particularly from David Short, when what was thought to be a familiar Bible story becomes something new and exciting.

All this is to say that, if you are new to St. Johns or new to the idea of church beyond Sunday, I want to encourage you to explore, inquire, and/or get connected with one the ministries. It can take many forms, Bible study, praying together, teaching Sunday school, or sharing a meal with people you haven't met before. Please take a brochure and review our website and think about how to explore the question of who Jesus is and why do I need to understand this?

warmly,
Joanne Lawrie