WELCOME TO
CONNECTIONS
Worship
Service: Pastor
Joshua will speak today in our combined service with the youth. We will partake communion together and the
prayer team will be available after the 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. We meet at
11:30 a.m. in the Youth
Center.
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. We will unpack "The Cup of Sanctification,
The Cup of Deliverance, The Cup of Redemption and The Cup of Restoration."
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: A combined and communion service in Chapel 2 TODAY. Prepare your hearts
for it. Easter Sunday service will be combined with Connections on 4/1 in Chapel 2.
Good Friday Service: Pastor Ken will be speaking and conducting a holy communion on
Good Friday Service in Youth Center at 8:00 p.m. All youth members are invited
to join together with Connections.
Sunday school: There will be no regular Sunday school on 4/1. All youth members are helping out
CM Egg hunt programs. Please talk to Gianna Chang, Hannah Lin, Dion Peng, and
Jonathan Ma for details.
Sabbatical leave: Pastor Ben will be taking a sabbatical leave from 3/27-5/18. During Pastor''s Ben absence, youth ministry will be supervised and
looked after by Pastor Ken. Friday Night fellowship, Sunday service, and Sunday school will be coordinated by youth ministry coworkers. Pray for God''s
blessing and new strength upon Pastor Ben during his sabbatical.
SENA: April devotional edition is available for you to pick up at Pastor Ben''s
office after the service.
ALL
CHURCH
Pastor Ben Poli Ordination: We will celebrate Pastor Ben Poli
ordination today and the service will be held 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
start from today to 3/31 (Sat). Please
prepare your heart to participate. Be
sure to pick up a prayer guide with the usher today.
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 hear the
gospel!
EASTER
EGG HUNT: CM needs donations of individually wrapped
candies/chocolates for Easter egg hunt! Please bring your donation to room E-3
by today.
AGAPE CARING CENTER
2018 FECA Joint Social
concern Conference
Theme:
"Listen Deeply, Act Boldly :
Becoming A Church With The
Community"
Date;
4/13 – 14 (Friday – Saturday)
Place:
FEC of San Gabriel Valley
Please
mark your calendar to attend. Details
see the insert.
First
Evangelical Church Association 3/25/2018
A joint and integrative ministry of spirituality, mission and social
concern
FECA Theme
for 2018: "Following Jesus with Daring Faith"
Pastor Ben Poli Ordination
The Elder Board, Senior Pastor, and the Congregation
of the First Evangelical Church of San Gabriel Valley cordially invite you to
attend the ordination to the Pastorate of Ben Poli to be held on Sunday, March
25, 2018 (today) at 2 pm in the church's Main Sanctuary. Your presence at
this solemn occasion and the reception immediately following will be a
blessing and encouragement to all.
FECA Social Concern Conference 2018
Theme: Listen Deeply, Act Boldly: Becoming a Church with the Community
Speakers: Grace Dyrness (Urban
Initiatives/USC) & William Dyrness (Fuller Seminary)
Venue: FEC of San Gabriel Valley, 3658
Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770
April 13, 2018 (Friday) |
8:00-9:30 PM | Plenary Session 1: English Message (Mandarin and Cantonese interpretation) |
April 14, 2018 (Saturday) |
2:30-5:50 PM | Ministry Sharing Fair: Interactive Presentation / Q&A / Prayers |
6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner Served |
7:00-8:30 PM | Plenary Session 2: English Message (Mandarin and Cantonese interpretation) |
*Please mark your
calendar and pray for conference preparations.
*Carpooling is
encouraged due to limited parking availability.
*Childcare and
Children's Program are available during plenary sessions.
One-Year Walk in Blessings the Nations Prayer Guide
For the year 2018, let us be more vigilant in
praying for Missions. Our One-Year Walk in Blessings the Nations Prayer Guide
(Bi-lingual) is now available for you to use. Please secure a copy from
your local church.
*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
|
130
|
247
|
58
|
90 (am), 146
|
122
|
90
|
88
|
97
|
--
|
45
|
17
|
Cantonese
|
25
|
198
|
--
|
77
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
139
|
--
|
93
|
--
|
English
|
173
|
57
|
--
|
69
|
39
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
58
|
51
|
--
|
Youth
|
25
|
47
|
3
|
53
|
--
|
22
|
--
|
20
|
--
|
26
|
--
|
Conval.
& Ret. Homes: 66
|
|
Kairos: 51
|
Total: 2,422
|
|
Glendale
|
SGV
|
FECC
|
Diamond Bar
|
Arcadia
|
General Fund
|
21,301.99
|
18,376.10
|
19,406.25
|
8,589.80
|
11,020.36
|
FECA Mission Fund
|
3,720.00
|
570.00
|
1,250.00
|
300.00
|
1,110.00
|
Others
|
8,308.00
|
1,641.00
|
992.38
|
50.00
|
250.00
|
02/18 Sur./Def.
|
(5,342)
|
1,371
|
(39,159)
|
(1,843)
|
(647)
|
01-02/18 Sur./Def.
|
(26,380)
|
(4,720)
|
(67,742)
|
(2,215)
|
(6,701)
|