WELCOME TO
CONNECTIONS
Worship
Service: Pastor Ken
will resume his sermon on part 2 of "Pursuing Our Upward Calling" today
from Philippians Chapter 3. We will pray
for our missionaries the second Sunday of every month during our worship
service.
Spiritual
Maturity Class: We will begin our study from a book called,
"Union with God: The Way to Know and Enjoy God" by Rankin Wilbourne. This class
will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Youth Center. Come and learn how to grow in union with God.
Christian
Foundation: This class will teach you how to study the Bible, how to pray and
discover God's will, how to be filled with the Spirit, and how to share your
faith. The class is led by Colin and his team in Grace Hall at 11:30 a.m.
Friday Night Small Group: Fridays at 8 p.m.
at church in E-9. Contact Tiffany Lin at squeakypoof@gmail.com for
more info. We will continue our study from the Book of
Mark this week.
Family
Life: We are continuing our
study from the Book of Daniel this Friday at 8 p.m. in E-10. Contact John Shao at john_shao@yahoo.com
for info.
Women's Group: We meet on the second and fourth Saturday of
the month at Anni's home, 8:30 a.m. Contact Anni for more info: wonganniy@yahoo.com.
Sunday
Small Group: Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at the Cheng
residence. Contact Paul at paul.c.cheng@gmail.com for
info.
Good Friday Service: We will combine with the youth for Good Friday
service on March 30 at 8 p.m. in the Youth Center.
Men's Covenant Group: We are starting new Covenant Groups with the
men. If you are interested in joining a group please contact Colin: Cnn.seow@gmail.com. We will be studying "Radical Discipleship" by
Edmund Chan.
YOUTH
Sunday Service: Pastor Ben will continue the sermon series on the book of Proverbs
TODAY. Dr. Stephen Tzeng is speaking to us on 3/18. Let''s welcome him.
Friday Night Fellowship : Join our small group on Friday, 3/16 at 8 p.m. as we will study on the
parables of Jesus. Invite your friends to join us.
Sunday school: Sunday school classes begin at 11:30 a.m. All junior high students meet
at E-9, Freshman and Sophomore class meet at E-10, and Junior and Senior class
at Pastor Ben''s office.
Easter Program at Hope Gardens: Inviting all youth members and parents to serve children and families at
Hope Gardens on Saturday, 3/17 @ 2
p.m. Sign up with Pastor Ben.
Praise Night: Peter Lee and KCCC Praise Team will lead our Praise Night
on Friday, 3/23 at 8 p.m., Youth Center. Don''t miss out!
Pastor Ben''s Ordination Service: Come be part of Pastor Ben''s Ordination Service on Sunday, 3/25 at 2 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary. A fellowship reception in Youth Center will
follow afterward.
SENA: March edition is available for you to pick up at Pastor Ben''s office
after the service.
ALL
CHURCH
Deacon Board Meeting: to be held on 3/12 (Tue) at 7:30
p.m. in Grace Hall. Please pray.
Elder Board Meeting: to be held on 3/20 (Tue) at 7:30
p.m. in Grace Hall. Please pray.
Pastor Ben Poli Ordination: Praise the Lord, Pastor Ben Poli
has passed his ordination examination. The Ordination Service will be held on
March 25 (Sun) at 2 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary, with reception to follow at
Youth Center. You are invited to witness
the affirmation of God's calling and celebrate his ministry milestone with his
family.
2018 Taiwan Short Term
Mission: It
is from 7/21 to 8/3. We encourage you and your whole family to
participate in this meaningful mission trip and to help pray for the ministry. If you register before 3/25 there is $100
discount for air-ticket. Please contact Cathy He at 626-297-2518.
2018 Holy Week Fasting
& Prayer: will
be held from 3/26 (Mon) – 3/31 (Sat).
Please prepare your heart to participate.
Good Friday Service: will be held on 3/30 (Fri) at 8
p.m. Please pray.
- Mandarin Congregation: Main
Sanctuary
- Cantonese Congregation: Chapel
2
- Connections & Youth: Youth
Center
- Children: E3 & E4
Easter Service: will be held on 4/1 (Sun). Please invite non-believers to attend to hear
the gospel!
First
Evangelical Church Association 3/11/2018
A joint and integrative ministry of spirituality, mission and social
concern
FECA Theme
for 2018: "Following Jesus with Daring Faith"
Pray for the Short-term Team to St. Petersburg
Church
Thank God for HIS lead! We have 12 brothers
and sisters (including 3 pastors) signed up to join the team. They are: Rev.
Albert Wong, Peter & Ivonne Kung, Minh Tran, Samuel Chih, Rev. Dalen Men,
Rubin Chen, George Wong, Grace Liu, Gloria Huang, Minister Anna Cho, and Faith
Kwan. Please pray for this short-term team and ask for God's blessings upon
them - to bless them with a smooth and safe trip, and to anoint them so that
their ministry services will bring more young souls to God!
Welcome Home! Brother David!
Thank you for your prayers, care &
support. Praise the Lord! After 7+ months of recovery &
rehabilitation from brain surgery in Taichung, Taiwan, our brother David Au
& wife Cynthia of FEC DB will be returning to the U.S. on Monday, March 12,
2018. David's condition has improved much that he can now travel. Amazing
Grace and Mercy! Please continue to pray for the Au family as they adjust
back to the U.S.
FECA Social Concern Conference 2018
Theme: Listen Deeply, Act
Boldly: Becoming a Church with the Community
Speakers: Grace Dyrness (Urban
Initiatives) & William Dyrness (Fuller Seminary)
Date: April 13-14, 2018
(Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening)
Venue: FEC of San Gabriel
Valley, 3658 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770
Please mark your
calendar and pray for conference preparations.
St. Petersburg 2018 Gospel Camp Fund Raising Update
Thank God for HIS grace and your support;
currently we have received the total donation of $4,250.00 for the Gospel Camp.
We have a total budget of $20,000.00; please continue to pray for this need and
ask God to provide abundantly. May God greatly bless this Gospel Camp and lead
more young people to God. For all donations, please make checks payable to
FECA. On the memo line please write: 2018 S.P Gospel Camp. You may put your
check in your church's donation bag on Sunday or mail it to: FECA, address:
2617 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640.
*ACC:
Anchor Community Church (a new church planted by FECDB)
*GCDC:
Grace Covenant Disciples Church (a new church planted by FEC Arcadia)
Last Sunday's Worship
Attendance and Offering
|
|
Glendale
|
SGV
|
FECC
|
Diamond Bar
|
Arcadia
|
SGV
|
HOA
|
Cerritos
|
Fullerton
|
Oakland
|
E. Lansing
|
DB
|
*ACC
|
Arcadia
|
*GCDC
|
Mandarin
|
124
|
255
|
62
|
92 (am), 143
|
121
|
230
|
52
|
106
|
--
|
37
|
20
|
Cantonese
|
26
|
201
|
--
|
59
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
128
|
--
|
107
|
--
|
English
|
185
|
71
|
--
|
92
|
42
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
66
|
49
|
--
|
Youth
|
25
|
42
|
6
|
w/English
|
--
|
25
|
--
|
25
|
--
|
23
|
--
|
Conval.
& Ret. Homes: 67
|
|
Kairos: 51
|
Total: 2,532
|
|
Glendale
|
SGV
|
FECC
|
Diamond Bar
|
Arcadia
|
General Fund
|
18,113.00
|
36,228.73
|
40,542.61
|
15,432.52
|
11,360.36
|
FECA Mission Fund
|
2,007.00
|
725.00
|
1,380.00
|
1,730.00
|
1,285.00
|
Others
|
1,400.00
|
548.25
|
766.00
|
860.00
|
350.00
|
01/18 Sur./Def.
|
(21,038)
|
(6,092)
|
(28,583)
|
(373)
|
(6,054)
|
01/18 Sur./Def.
|
(21,038)
|
(6,092)
|
(28,583)
|
(373)
|
(6,054)
|