CONNECTIONS
Jesus is Risen! Because He is risen we are set free from our
sins, death and Satan. We are going to celebrate
Easter today with a message title—“You
Are Way Maker” from Acts 2:22-36. You
can live stream the sermon and access the outline from this link on
Sunday: https://www.sgvconnections.com/
Being Led by the
Spirit: We will hold this class on Sunday at 10:30
a.m. through zoom. The lesson is—“The
Spirit @ Work in Sanctification. Please
check your email for the zoom link on Sunday.
All Vibrant Community
groups are canceled until further notice. We encouraged the groups
to use Zoom to hold their meetings.
AGAPE CARING CENTER
4/15 Blood
Drive: During this Covid-19
pandemic there is a shortage of blood supply.
Therefore, American Red Cross is accepting blood donation at our Youth
Center on 4/15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please see the attached e-flyer for detail and sign up with Karen; karenduh@gmail.com or text her at
626-230-8823
U.S.
Census 2020: Respond
to the 2020 Census now, either during virtual meetings, email blast, or via
social media postings.Please respond online at my2020census.gov or by calling
844-330-2020. Anyone over the age of 15 can respond for the household.
YOUTH
He is Risen!!! Happy Easter.
Sunday Service: Pastor Ben will be sharing on
the topic “Living Hope”. The sermon will be livestreamed at 9:30 a.m.
with a link on our website @fecsgv.wixsite.com/youth.
Sunday School: There will be Zoom meeting for
Sunday School this week at 11:30 a.m. All Jr. High Students will be with
Pastor Ben on the topic “Faith”. All Freshman and Sophomore Students will
be with Auntie Anni, Auntie Virg, Auntie Vicky, they will be playing a Jeopardy
Game on the book “The Case for the Creator”. All Junior and Senior
Students will be with Dr. Glenn “What's the big deal about Jesus'
resurrection?”. All Zoom links to the meetings will be posted on our website @fecsgv.wixsite.com/youth/coronavirus-updates.
Friday Night Fellowship (Good Friday)
4.10.20: There will be a Zoom Meeting for Friday Night
Fellowship Small Group this week at 8 p.m. The topic for all is “God is
Praying for Us”. Jr. High Boys will be with Uncle Roland. Jr. High
Girls will be with Auntie Angela and Auntie Esther. Freshmen and
Sophomores will be with Pastor Ben. Juniors will be with Auntie
Anni. Lastly Seniors will be with Jason Lui. After you meet we will
hold a Good Friday special communion @ 9:20 p.m. Please prepare
crackers and juice for the communion. All Zoom links to the meetings will
be posted on our website @fecsgv.wixsite.com/youth/coronavirus-updates.
*Stories*:
We need stories about your encounter with God. For example, a
miracle that happened in your life or how you met God. If you have one,share
it!
Devotions: There are devotions that
Pastor Ben has provided on our website @fecsgv.wixsite.com/youth/our-community-resources.
IMPORTANT! If you need any help please contact pastor
Ben atben.poli@fecsgv.org,fecsgv.cia@gmail.com, or on ourwebsite. For a fast response please go through our
website and clicking the message button on the bottom right. For more
personal questions please ask Pastor Ben,ben.poli@fecsgv.org.
ALL CHURCH
He is Risen! Today is
Easter Sunday. Let us celebrate the
resurrection power and blessing from the Risen Christ who has conquered sin and
death for us! Repentance and forgiveness
of sin will be preached in Jesus' name to all nations (Luke 24:47).
Church Response to
COVID-19: The Health
Officer of the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health has issued a
Revised Order on March 21, 2020. In compliance with this Revised Order, the
church will implement the following measures effective now through April 19,
2020 (Any change of date depends on
future Government update): 1. Sunday Worship Service: All Sunday worship services of FECSGV &
HOA will stream online at our church’s or congregation’s websites; 2. Sunday
School Classes, Small Group Gatherings, Prayer Meetings: Through online zoom meeting. Please check with congregational pastors; 3. Church Staff to Work Remotely: All Pastoral and administrative staff will
work remotely. Please contact them by phone, email, or text messages; 4. Sunday Bulletin & Insert will be available on the church's or Congregation’s website; 5. Giving: You can do online giving or giving through
mail with checks marked “Payable to FECSGV” and specify on the memo the type of
donation, then mail it to FECSGV, 3658 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA91770; 6.
Walk with God: The
coronavirus outbreak will not be able to separate us from the love of God that
is in Christ Jesus our Lord. If you or
your family is facing difficulties because of the coronavirus outbreak, please
contact congregational pastors. The
Church will try our best to help you.
Pray for Pastor Ben and Family: Youth Pastor Ben’s mother passed away peacefully in Jakarta, Indonesia, last Palm Sunday (4/5), at 87 years old. Please pray for
Pastor Ben and En and the family.
Cancellation
of 2020 Taiwan West Coast English Character Camp Short Term Mission: Due to the serious nature
of COVID-19,in consideration for the safety of both the students in
Taiwan and our STM team, we have decided to cancel this year’s summer English
Character camp. Our hope is that we can
redirect our efforts to maintaining digital relationships with our friends and
students through our Facebook page. If the Lord allows, we have every intention
of returning to Taiwan next year and hope that you will join us again! Please
reserve your calendar for summer 2021!
First Evangelical Church Association 4/12/20
A joint and integrative ministry of spirituality, mission and social
concern
FECA
Theme for 2020: “Church Renewal: Growing Young”
1.
Great Commission never ceases
Preach the word; be prepared in season and
out of season (2Tim. 4:2). Our supported missionaries are still faithfully
shepherding their sheep using different means (online, physically). When the
world is under the fear of coronavirus and stops all activities, FECA continues
to provide financial support to our partners. Please remember our missionaries
in your prayer. If God moves you to support them through financial support, you
can mail your check to FECA, Memo: Mission address: 2617 W. Beverly Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640. Online giving: https://www.feca.org/donationto “General Mission”
We apologize that we do not accept donation designating to our
supported partners, except our sent missionaries, such as Irene, Maria,
etc.For more inquiry, please contact Missions Director - Edwin Leung
(562) 469-9606 /edwin.leung@feca.org
2. 2020
World Vision Global 6K for WaterGoingVirtual
FECA Social Concern ministry encourages our church
members to participate in World Vision’s 6K for Water fundraising event, aiming
to bring life-changing clean water and fullness of life to needy communities
around the world. Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US
Governmenthas issueda nationwide social distancing order and the
California State is practicing shelter-in-place.World Vision, in response to the current situation, is now
encouraging individual Global 6K participants to fulfill the run/walk challenge
right from thei r own home or neighborhood
on or before the scheduled date (May 16, 2020) instead of joining a race
event.
Online
Registration and Donation:tiny.cc/FECA6KforWater2020(case
sensitive)
Registration Fee: Adult $50.00 / Youth (under 18)
$25.00
A registered participant will receive a T-shirt, a race bib, and a
finisher medal in the mail.
Your donation and fundraising effort for clean water is much
appreciated.
Last Month’s Balance
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Glendale
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SGV
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FECC
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Diamond Bar
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Arcadia
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2/20 Sur./Def.
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(32,216)
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(12,224)
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(53,467)
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(9,155)
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(21,087)
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01-02/20 Sur./Def.
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(76,909)
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(42,426)
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(111,699)
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(30,343)
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(16,363)
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