CONNECTIONS

Worship Service:  We are resuming our study from the Gospel of John today.  The title of the message is “Why I Believe in Jesus” part 3 and watch the message on our website:  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—“God Speaks Through Life Experience.”  Please follow this link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3586724294?pwd=My9EVUw5UkpndzVWQWpScDIrbi9qUT09; Meeting ID: 358 672 4294 and Password: 5537

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

Men’s Town Hall Gathering:   This Saturday, May 30, at 3 p.m. through zoom.  Follow this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86315557407?pwd=VjNYMDBsVzJNVDR4MkU4Y2R4VzIydz09  

Meeting ID: 863 1555 7407 and Password: brothers  

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 you can send a check to church or go to our church website: https://www.sgvconnections.com/ and designate to “Food for Rosemead.” If you are writing a check put on the memo:  Food for Rosemead. We will serve our city on June 6, 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

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 7/6, 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

Sunday Service: This Pentecost Sunday, 5.31.20, Pastor Ben will be sharing about the topic, “You will Receive Power”. 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 a Zoom Meeting Sunday School this week, 5.31.20, at 11:30 a.m. All Jr. High Students will be with Pastor Ben on the topic “Courage” by Pastor 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 – A Fresh Look at Familiar Verses” 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 Small Group this Friday Night, 5.29.20, at 8 p.m. The topic for all is “Down and Out, But Never Alone". 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

When Will We Reopen Our In-Person Sunday Services? On May 26, the County of Los Angeles Health Officer issued a Revised Order, under which, attending in-person faith-based services is now permitted but with strict restrictions. Our Elder Board has decided, for many important reasons, that our church, including HOA, will be patient and wait for better conditions before resuming our in-person Sunday services. Details please read our Senior Pastor’s letter to our Church Family on May 28, which is on our church’s website.

Church Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: The church will implement the following measures effective immediately (subject to change depending on future notice): 1.Sunday Service: Online; 2. Sunday School/Equipping Classes, Small Group Gatherings, Prayer Meetings: Online ;  3. Youth and Children Ministries: Online; 4. Church Staff: Work Remotely; 5  Sunday Bulletin & Insert:  Available on the church's or Congregation’s website;  6.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; 7 Church campus: The church door is temporary closed due to the pandemic; 8.Walk with God: If you or your family are facing difficulties because of the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact small group leaders or congregational pastors.

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 for us to distribute. If you would like to help pack or donate any canned food, please contact Pauline Kao at pauline@rkapparel.com for details. As of 5/30, we have already distributed 165 bags of canned food! We greatly appreciate your generous donations and help! The next food drive will occur on 6/6 @8:00-11:15a.m. at church.

First Evangelical Church Association   5/31/20

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

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

1.       The Second Quarter FECA Pastoral Fellowship

The fellowship will be held on 6/11 (Thursday) in the morning via Zoom. Rev. Dr. Siang-Yang Tan from FEC Glendale will be the key speaker. Please pray for God's presence in the fellowship.

2.       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

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.