The E-postle January 26, 2020

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

E-postle

January 26, 2020

 “The Parish of St. John the Apostle is called to be

*             A Spirited Community at the heart of Port Moody

*             transformed through the experience of the presence of Christ

*             and sent out to share God’s Love”

 

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, January 28              10:15am–12noon – Bible Study (in the Parish Hall)

Monday, January 27              7 – 9pm – Parish Council meeting

Wednesday, February 5         9:30am–12noon – Coffee & Crafts

Sunday, February 9                after the 10am service – Annual Vestry Meeting

Sunday, February 16              after the 10am service – Chinese New Year lunch

Saturday, February 22           5 – 8pm – Parish Games Night

Sunday, February 23              after the 10am service – Pastoral Visiting Ministry Team meeting

 

Stewardship Reflection

From Sunday by Sunday: Reflections on Stewardship, prepared by the Ven. Dr. Michael Pollesel:

3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Matthew 4: 12-23

After Jesus has accepted his mission in life, which is to proclaim that God’s “kingdom” is now here, he goes around telling others this news. What does it mean for us to now be living in this “kingdom”? How can those around us tell that our lives reflect this reality? A faithful steward not only has an intellectual understanding of this reality, but actually lives it out.

 

Flowers for the Altar

The Altar Guild would like to draw your attention to the flower chart in the Narthex by the Chapel door. Please consider signing up to place flowers at the Altar in thanksgiving for something, or in loving memory of a family member, or friend. A member of the Altar Guild will contact you the week before the date you have chosen to see what type of flowers you would like and also the wording for the Bulletin. Thank you.

 

Counters Ministry – Volunteers Needed

URGENTLY NEEDED – Counters for the Sunday weekly collections!!! Two of our volunteers have resigned and we need to fill the roster. With a full roster of eight counters, you would only need to count once a month.  Training will be provided. If you think you can serve in this very important ministry, please contact Bonnie SooChan at bsoochan@shaw.ca (604-945-8465) or in church on Sunday. Thank you.

 

Annual Vestry Meeting – 9th February

Please be reminded that the Annual Vestry is on 9th February, 2020 after the 10am service.  We anticipate that we will run into lunchtime, so please bring a dish or a snack to share.

 

Chinese New Year Lunch

We will be ushering in the Year of the (White Metal) Rat this coming Chinese New Year. As with tradition at St. John’s, we will be having a celebration lunch on 16th February after the 10am service at Lougheed Wonton Restaurant. Due to inflation and higher cost of doing business, the restaurant will not be able to give us the same price as previous years. Tickets will be on sale from 2nd February at $17.00 by May Chin and Doris Lee.

 

Games Night, Redux

We had soooo much fun last time, we thought “LET’S DO IT AGAIN!!!!”

Having a hard time finding someone to play chess, cribbage, Sorry, Jenga, Monopoly, Scrabble, Battleship, Operation, or other games? Always wanted to learn? Maybe play something new you’ve never heard of?

Come join us for a St. John’s Games Night on Saturday February 22, 5-8pm, downstairs in the church hall. Stay for all 3 hours or just stop by for part of the time.

We will have all sorts of card and board games for adults and kids of all ages, and lots of conversation. What a relaxing and fun chance to get to know each other! We will provide refreshments. Bring a light dinner item, snack or dessert to share if you can. We hope to see some yummy things like last time!!

Please RSVP by February 17 to administrator@stja.ca  to help us plan well for space. Any questions, please email the office at administrator@stja.ca or Amalia/Brian McGlashan at mcglashanad@outlook.com.

Let’s play!!

 

FoodSafe Course

St. John’s will be hosting a FoodSafe course on Saturday, April 25 from 9 am to 5 pm in the Parish Hall.  Registration is free to parishioners involved in food ministry (i.e. Food Bank) and $35 to others. The course maximum is 25. We will be opening registration to other parishes on March 15 if we have not reached our maximum.

Register by contacting Sarah at the office via administrator@stja.ca or 604-936-7762.

 

Diocesan Youth Movement – Winter Retreat

Youth aged 13-18 are invited to take part in the Diocesan Youth Movement’s Winter Retreat, being held Friday, February 14 – Monday, February 17 in Sorrento.

The primary purpose of this weekend is to be a retreat: we want to give youth the chance to take a breath in amongst the beauty of Sorrento Centre in the winter. We’ll also be taking time to gather as a community for inspiring worship, wonderful speakers, some great games and meals together.

The retreat theme is “Know Thyself: Growing Up and Learning Yourself in Faith”.  Learning ourselves is essential to living out our baptismal calling. This retreat is focused on who we are becoming as we grow, how to integrate faith in the process of learning ourselves, and what it means to be in our bodies and in the body of Christ. At this retreat, we will come together and find ways to bring our whole selves into our relationship with God, scripture, and each other.

For more information on the event, including a link for registration, please visit https://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/events/winter-retreat-diocesan-youth-ministry/2020-02-14

The cost is $150.00 for the retreat (includes all meals and accommodation) + $15.00 for bus transport. Bursaries are available by contacting Jessica Schaap at jschaap@vancouver.anglican.ca.

 

Proteins needed for St. John’s Food Bank

Protein-rich foods are often the most expensive items for families to purchase when grocery shopping. People on limited budgets often cannot afford them and make do with stodgy foods to fill stomachs. Please help those who need them by donating the following to St. John’s Food Bank.

• tinned salmon, tuna, chicken, beef (not all can eat pork products)
• shelf stable nut butters
• dried or tinned beans and peas
• powdered or shelf-stable milks
• meaty stews or soups
• cans of vegetables

Bring your offerings on Sunday, arrange with the office to drop off during the week, or give some money to this ministry towards the purchase of fresh products.

 

Prayer Cycle

The Anglican Church of Canada – the Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate, and the Most Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop.

The Diocese of New Westminster – the Most Rev. Melissa Skelton, Archbishop, and Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of BC and Yukon.

 

And this week:

The Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and the Yukon

• The Diocese of British Columbia – The Right Reverend Logan McMenamie

• The Diocese of Caledonia – The Right Reverend David Lehmann

• The Diocese of Kootenay – The Right Reverend Lynne McNaughton

• The Territory of the People – (Bishop-elect) The Ven. Lincoln Mckoen

• The Diocese of New Westminster & Metropolitan – The Most Reverend Melissa Skelton

• The Diocese of the Yukon – The Right Reverend Lesley Wheeler-Dame

 

*        Our partner Diocese of Northern Philippines, Bishop Brent Alawas, and especially the people of our twin church at St. John the Evangelist Mission, Balugan;

*        The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada – National Bishop Susan Johnson, BC Synod Bishop Greg Mohr;

*        The brothers and sisters who share our worship space: The Port Moody Korean Presbyterian Church

 

Readings for January 26, 2020 – Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 5-13; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23

 

Readings for February 2, 2020 – The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple

Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40

 

Important Contact Information

Rector – The Rev. Vivian Lam – rector@stja.ca or 604-936-7762

Deacon – The Rev. Anne Anchor – deacon@stja.ca

Office Administrator – Jennifer Green (currently on leave)

Interim Office Administrator – Sarah Golding – administrator@stja.ca or 604-936-7762

(Office Hours during this interim time are Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9am-1:30pm & Fri, 9am-11:30am)

Rector’s Warden- Geri Grigg – rectorswarden@stja.ca

People’s Warden – Ruby Ng – peopleswarden@stja.ca

Treasurer – Cedric Miller – treasurer@stja.ca

Envelope Secretary – Sheila de Vaal – envelopesecretary@stja.ca

Parish Council – Adelaine Miller, Secretary – parishcouncilsecretary@stja.ca

Altar Guild – Brenda Binns – altarguild@stja.ca

St. John Prayer Circle – Sue Elliott – prayer@stja.ca

Pastoral Visiting Ministry – Joanne Walton/Alma Oldenburg – pastoralvisits@stja.ca

Anglican Church Women (ACW) – Sue Hall – 604-936-0176 or ACW@stja.ca

Children’s Ministry /Godly Play – Christina Anchor – children@stja.ca

Prayer Shawls – Rosa Weisensel – administrator@stja.ca

Bible Study – Lynne Milner – biblestudy@stja.ca

Food Bank – Lynne Milner – foodbank@stja.ca