YOUTH

Sunday Service: This Sunday, 6.28.20, Pastor Ben will be sharing about the topic, “Peace and Comfort for Troubled Hearts”. The sermon will be premiering 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, 6.28.20, 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 the Jeopardy of ”What on earth am I here for?“ by Rick Warren. All Junior and Senior Students will be with Dr. Glenn “Civil and Government Authorities and The Believer ” All Zoom links to the meetings will be posted on our website @ COVID-19 Updates.  No Sunday school Zoom Meeting on 7.05.20

Friday Night Fellowship: There will be no Zoom Meeting on Friday, 7.3.20. Enjoy your 4th of July weekend.  We will resume the big group meeting on Friday, 7.10.20. 

The Art Hour: A free, virtual, one-hour art lesson is being offered to K-12 students through zoom. If you are interested, please contact Millie Li to get some details at liaoemu@gmail.com. Visit its website at thearthour.org

*Stories*: We need stories of 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.

ALL CHURCH

Church Renovation Projects: During this period of time when the church’s campus is  temporarily closed due to the pandemic, the church is undergoing various renovation projects, including the Main Sanctuary, Walnut Grove House, the warehouse in the north parking lot and the surrounding landscape. New carpet in Chapel 2 and the Youth Center will be installed.  Pray that God blesses these renovation projects and uses our church to glorify His name!

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: Our church distributed a total 385 bags of food to elderly residents from 5/16 to 6/27. We greatly appreciate your generous donations and help!

First Evangelical Church Association    6/28/20

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

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

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1.    Social Concern and Global Missions

The world continues to face the challenges brought by COVID-19.  Northern Iraq, a place in which we provide ongoing ministries, is particularly affected by the pandemic. Our FECA field workers are supplementing relief efforts to the area they are residing in. There is an overwhelming need for surgical and reusable cloth masks to be distributed to the refugees. Currently, there is an estimation of over one million registered internally displaced people (IDP) and refugees in the Northern Iraq camps. Fundraising goal:  $25,000, from 6/21/2020 to 7/12/2020.

To support - Please mail check to FECA, memo line: “COVID-19 relief – N. Iraq” (Mailing address: 2617 West Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640) or visit https://www.feca.org/donation online giving – COVID-19 relief – N. Iraq.

2.    Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life (September 2020 to June 2021)

Spiritual Exercises include daily one-hour devotion, weekly one-hour spiritual direction, and monthly group meeting on Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Contact: sherry.chang@feca.org

Please pray for the possibility of joining the program.

3.    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. 

4.    FECA Office Will Be Closed

FECA Office will be closed on 7/3, Friday, in observance of the Independence Day.