CONNECTIONS

Worship Service:  We are resuming our study from the Gospel of John today.  The title of the message is “Overcoming Unbelief” 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.  John will be teaching—“God Speaks Through Supernatural Means.”  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 Group Focus:  We are launching spiritual discipline with all of our men’s groups and if you interested in joining a group please contact Paul; paul.c.cheng@gmail.com.

Saturday Prayer Meeting:    We invite you to join us to pray for the peace and justice for our city and nation this Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at church.  Let’s stand in the gap to pray until God heals our land.

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, 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Agape Caring Center

Blood Drive: American Red Cross will host a blood drive at our Youth Center on 7/6, from 10 a.m. 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 Sunday, 6.7.20, Pastor Ben will be sharing the topic, “The Living Water”. 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, 6.7.20, 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 – Frequently Misquoted Bible 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, 6.5.20, at 8 p.m. The topic for all is “STUPID Won’t Fix It". 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 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 @ 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 questions please ask Pastor Ben, ben.poli@fecsgv.org.

ALL CHURCH

Church’s 34^th Anniversary Celebration: This Sunday will be our church’s 34^th anniversary. While we may not celebrate in person due to COVID-19, we are thankful to God for blessing our church for 34 years. May He continue to do so in the years to come for God’s glory!

When Will We Reopen Our In-Person Sunday Service? 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 service. For 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: If you want to donate canned food or serve the seniors on Saturday please contact Pauline Kao at pauline@rkapparel.com for details. As of 6/6, we have already distributed 220 bags of canned food! We greatly appreciate your generous donations and help! The next food drive will occur on 6/13@8:00-11:15 a.m. at church.

First Evangelical Church Association   6/7/20

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

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

1.       World Vision COVID-19 Wuhan Relief Fund Collection
At the beginning of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, FECA collected love offerings from all of our member churches in response to World Vision's call for the Wuhan relief fund to be used to purchase PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including face masks, gloves, and lab coats for medical personnel. The total amount collected was sent to World Vision in April. FECA and our member churches collected the following:

1.     FECA Office          $125.00

2.     FEC-Glendale   $ 6,593.00

3.     FEC-SGV          $ 12,466.00

4.     FECC                $ 16,651.90

5.     FEC-DB              $ 1,108.92

6.     FEC-Arcadia      $ 2,910.00

                    Total:     $39,854.82

Thanks for your generous giving. May the Lord continue to bless each of our member churches.

2.       The Second Quarter FECA Pastoral Fellowship

The fellowship will be held on 6/11 (Thursday) in the morning from 10:00-12:00 via Zoom. Rev. Dr. Siang-Yang Tan from FEC Glendale will be the key speaker. Please pray for God's presence in the fellowship.

3.       Great Commission Never Ceases
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season (2 Tim. 4:2). 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

4.       FECA Office Resumes to Normal Business Hours

FECA office will resume to normal business hours starting from 6/8/2020 (Monday – Friday from 9:00 – 5:00 pm).