CONNECTIONS
Worship Service: We will resume our study from the Gospel of
John today and the title of the message is “Why I Believe in Jesus” part 2. 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. John Shao will be teaching—“A
Conspiracy Against the Supernatural.”
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 collecting canned food and 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 and if you want to donate to this project go to our
church website; [https://www.sgvconnections.com/] and contribute to “Food for Rosemead.” We will serve
our city on May 23, 8 a.m. 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 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, 5.17.20, Pastor Ben will be sharing about the
topic, “Will you go away?” from John 6:60-70. The sermon will be live-streamed
at 9:30 a.m. with a link on our website @ COVID-19
Updates.
Sunday School: There will be Zoom Meeting Sunday School this week,
5.17.20, 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, and 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 - Literary Styles and Genres”
All Zoom links to the meetings will be posted on our website @ 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 “Justice will prevail." 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 @ COVID-19
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 @ COVID-19
Updates 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 question please ask Pastor Ben, ben.poli@fecsgv.org.
ALL CHURCH
Pray
for the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pray for our government and medical professionals to effectively
control the spread of the coronavirus; pray for the 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 immediately (subject to change depending 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
give online or 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: The church door is temporary closed due to
the pandemic; 7.Walk with God: If you or your family are 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 canned food. If you would like to help pack or
donate any canned food, please contact Pauline Kao at pauline@rkapparel.com for details. As of 5/16, we
have already distributed 50 bags of canned food! We greatly appreciate your generous donations! The next food drive will occur on
5/23 @8 a.m.- noon at church.
First Evangelical Church Association 5/17/20
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 (2 Tim. 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/donation to “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.
"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.
3. 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.
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.
The FECA Governing Board Meeting
The meeting will
be held on 5/19 (Tuesday) in the evening via Zoom. Please pray for God's
presence in the meeting.
April’s Balance
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|
Glendale
|
SGV
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FECC
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Diamond Bar
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Arcadia
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4/20 Sur./Def.
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9,522
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42,484
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(13,852)
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(4,440)
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58,415
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01-04/20 Sur./Def.
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(50,305)
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(21,557)
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(159,707)
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(38,570)
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30,388
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