CONNECTIONS

Worship Service:  We are resuming our study from the Gospel of John today.  The title of the message is “Overcoming Unbelief” part 2 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.  Paul will be teaching—“God Speaks Through Natural 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.

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, 6.14.20, Pastor Ken will be sharing God's Word this week. The sermon will be live-streamed at 9:30 am with a link on our website @ COVID-19 Updates.

Sunday School: There will be Zoom Meeting Sunday School this week, 6.14.20, at 11:30 am. 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 “Social Concern, Social Justice, and The Believer” 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, 6.12.20, at 8 pm. The topic for all is “Is God Good When Life Isn’t?". 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.

Graduation Night: A special 'Drive through' graduation night for 11 seniors will be conducted at the youth center parking lot on Friday, 6.26 @ 7:30 pm. 

*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 questions 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 6/13, we have already distributed 275 bags of canned food! We greatly appreciate your generous donations and help! The next food drive will occur on 6/20@8:00-11:15a.m. at church.

First Evangelical Church Association   6/14/20

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

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

1.       Application for Financial Aid to Seminarians (for 2020-2021 school year)

This Financial Aid to Seminarians program was established to provide financial assistance to FECA church members, on the basis of real financial need, as they receive basic theological training to become Christian ministers or missionaries. The Financial Aid to Seminarians Policy and Procedure, and application form may be downloaded from FECA website (www.feca.org, click "Document Download" at the upper right corner for a list of documents available for download). All applicants should read through the Policy and Procedure before filling out the application form. Application deadlines: Fall admission and returning seminarians: 7/17/2020; Winter/Spring admission: 9/15/2020. 

2.       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.

3.       2020 World Vision Global 6K for Water
Praise the Lord! The 2020 World Vision Global 6K for Water fundraising for clean water ended 5/16. Due to concerns for the COVID-19 pandemic, participants fulfilled the run/walk challenge right from their own home or community.  Our team, FECA 6K for Water, had 37 members joined the activity, received 135 donations totaling $8,081.00, ranking 26th among 1109 teams participated.  Please continue to support efforts to improve access to clean water. 

4.       FECA Office Resumed to Normal Business Hours

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