CONNECTIONS
Happy Mother’s Day! We
wish and bless all the biological and spiritual mothers today! May the Lord anoint you with wisdom and power
to build a vibrant family. To celebrate
this day pastor Ken will speak on “Building a Vibrant Home” from 1 Samuel 1. 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. Pastor Ken will be
teaching—“Recognizing 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. We will serve our city on May 16, 8 am to
Noon.
Agape
Caring Center
Blood Drive: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
there is a shortage of blood supply. Therefore, American Red Cross will continue to host a blood drive at our
Youth Center on 5/21, from 10 am to 4 pm. Please support the
blood drive to save lives! Please sign up with Karen; karenduh@gmail.com or text her at 626-230-8823.
YOUTH
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
Sunday Service: This Sunday, 5.10.20, Pastor Ben will be sharing about the topic, “Jesus and Our Doubt”. The sermon will be
livestreamed at 9:30 a.m. with a link on our website @fecsgv.wixsite.com/youth/covid-19-updates.
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 “Courage” by Francis
Chan. 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 “How to study
the Bible” All Zoom links to the meetings will be posted on our
website @fecsgv.wixsite.com/youth/covid-19-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 “There
is no condemnation”. 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/covid-19-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, 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
Happy Mother’s Day: Today is Mother’s Day! Give special
thanks to our moms and sisters to honor their sacrificial love for
family and people.
Deacon Board Meeting: Will be held on 5/11 (Mon.) 7:30 pm through Zoom. Please pray for God's
guidance.
Elder Board Meeting: Will be held on 5/12 (Tue.) 7:30 pm through Zoom. Please pray for
God’s wisdom and guidance!
Pray for the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pray for governments and medical professionals
to effectively control the spread of the coronavirus; pray for churches to effectively
spread the gospel during the pandemic; pray for our
community and 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 (subject to
change depends on future LA Public Health Dept’s Order): 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.
A 30-Day Guide to Praying 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.
Food Drive for the Elderly: We will
partner with the city of Rosemead to host a food drive for elderly residents in
need. If you can, please help donate nonexpired food for us to distribute. Food
donations can be dropped off at church on 5/8,
5/10, 5/15, 5/17 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at
Grace Hall. Please contact Pauline Kao at pauline@rkapparel.com for
detail. We would greatly appreciate your generous donations! The first food drive will occur on 5/16 at
church.
2020 World Vision Global 6K for
Water Going Virtual: 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 5/10/20
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.
March’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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3/20 Sur./Def.
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17,082
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(21,614)
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(32,156)
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(3,787)
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(11,663)
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01-03/20 Sur./Def.
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(59,827)
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(64,041)
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(145,855)
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(34,130)
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(28,027)
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