CONNECTIONS

Worship Service:  Listen to the message—“Why I Believe in Jesus” from John 5:18-24.  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.  Paul Cheng will be teaching a lesson—“The New Testament Church and the Voice of God.”  Please check your email for the zoom link on Sunday.

All Vibrant Community Groups will meet through zoom and please contact your leader for info.

Food for Rosemead:  We are putting together a team and collecting donation to serve our city who needs food.  If you are interested in being a part of this team please contact Pauline; Pauline@rkapparel.com.

Agape Caring Center

Blood Drive: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a shortage of blood supply. Therefore, American Red Cross will continue a blood drive at our Youth Center on 5/21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please support the blood drive to save lives! Please sign up with Karen; karenduh@gmail.com or text her at 626-230-8823.

YOUTH

Sunday Service: This Sunday, 05.03.20, Pastor Ben will be sharing about the topic, “Stay the Course”. 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 Sunday School this week at 11:30 a.m.  All Jr. High Students will be with Pastor Ben on the topic “Looking for God”.   All Freshman and Sophomore Students will be with Auntie Anni, Auntie Virg, Auntie Vicky will be continuing ”What on earth am I here for?“ by Rick Warren. All Junior and Senior Students will be with Dr. Glenn “Science and Faith” All Zoom links to the meetings will be posted on our website @fecsgv.wixsite.com/youth/coronavirus-updates. 

Friday Night Fellowship: There will be a Zoom Meeting for Friday Night Fellowship Small Group this week at 8 p.m.  The topic for all is “You will have power”.  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. All Zoom links to the meetings will be posted on our website @fecsgv.wixsite.com/youth/coronavirus-updates. 

*Stories*: We need stories about an 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, since we can’t pick up the new SENA.

*IMPORTANT: If you need any help please contact us at ben.poli@fecsgv.org, fecsgv.cia@gmail.com, or on our website.  For fast response we suggest going 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

Pray for the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pray for the government and medical professionals to effectively control the spread of the Coronavirus; pray for churches to effectively spread the gospel during the pandemic; pray for the needs and physical, emotional  and spiritual health of our brothers and sisters.

Church Response to COVID-19:  The church will implement the following measures effective now through May 15, 2020: 1.Sunday Worship Service:  Will stream online at our church’s or congregation’s websites;  2. Sunday School Classes, Small Group Gatherings, Prayer Meetings:  Through online zoom meeting ;  3. Church Staff to Work Remotely:  Please communicate with them through emails, text messages or by phone;  4. Sunday Bulletin & Insert:  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 the church;   6.Temporary Closure of church campus:  Now through May 15, 2020;  7.Walk with God:  If you or your family is facing difficulties because of the coronavirus pandemic, please contact small group leaders or congregational pastors.

30-Day Pray Guide for Muslims: Muslims around the world mark Ramadan from April 23 to May 23.  As Muslims seek after God during Ramadan, please pray that Muslims meet Jesus in a special way?  The Prayer Guide is on our church’s and congregational websites. Details see FECA’s News.

World Vision Global 6K for Water:  World Vision, in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, is now encouraging individual Global 6K participants to fulfill the run/walk challenge right from their own home or neighborhood on or before the scheduled date (May 16, 2020) instead of joining a race event. Your donation and fundraising effort for clean water is much appreciated.  Details see FECA’s News.

First Evangelical Church Association   5/3/20

A joint and integrative ministry of spirituality, mission and social concern

FECA Theme for 2020: “Church Renewal: Growing Young”

1. "That All May Know -A 30-Day Guide to Praying for Muslims" - Electronic Version by Frontiers

Muslims around the world will begin to mark Ramadan on April 23.  As Muslims seek after God during Ramadan, will you join in praying that Muslims meet Jesus in a special way?  Sign-up for this guide on the Frontiers website in order to receive daily prayer requests and readings.  There is no cost.  You must provide your email address.  Go to this website:  frontiersUSA.org/Ramadan.

2. Vision Cancel The Summer Short-Term Mission

Vision has tentatively decided to cancel their summer short-term mission due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Pray that God will enable each member to minister to his or her family at home and their friends via social media during this shutdown time.

3. FECA Annual Pulpit Rotation in May

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pulpit Rotation that was planned on 5/17 will be canceled.

4. Taiwan West Coast Short Term Mission Trip

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Taiwan West Coast Short Term Missions trip in this summer (7/20-7/31) will be canceled.

5. 2020 World Vision Global 6K for Water Going Virtual

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 Government has issued a 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 their 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 

Registered participant will receive T-shirt, race bib, and finisher medal in the mail.  

Your donation and fundraising effort for clean water is much appreciated.