WELCOME TO CONNECTIONS
As most of you know, 12 people attended the Urbana 12 conference in St. Louis, MO during the last week of December.They were all blessed by the speakers, the music, and the interaction with some of the thousands of young people from across the USA.Today, we have the privilege of having members of that team share some of the experiences with us.
Next week, Pastor John will begin a series of messages that focus on discipleship and how it applies to each believer.You should not miss it!
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND SHARE
CONNECTIONS' FAMILY FELLOWSHIP GROUP:"CHICKEN SOUP"
This Friday, we are meeting to continue our study in 1 Thessalonians.Please come and join us in E – 10, our new classroom.
CONNECTIONS' LIFE GROUPS
Please stay tuned for announcements and sign-up opportunities for new Life Groups.
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Our study in the book of Revelation resumes today.
YOUTH
2013 Winter Retreat: On February 15-18.2013 at Arrowhead Ranch, Lake Arrowhead. Registration will be open at 11 a.m. inside the youth center.
Cost is $ 165 and the check is made payable to FECSGV with memo 2013 CIA Retreat . Scholarships are available upon request.
Sunday school: Sunday school classes will resume TODAY. Let's welcome Melanie Shih who will teach grades 6-7, Dr. Glen Duh - grade 8, Christine Tzeng - grades 9-10, Pastor Ben - grade 11, and Carolyn Woo - grade 12.
Turn Your Campus 2013:Turn Your Campus is a one-day training event for student leaders and the adults who disciple and mentor them. Nearly 40 workshops are offered for both junior and senior high school students, youth workers and educators. You won't want to miss this amazing day!
When: Saturday, 01/26/2013, Where: Biola University, La Mirada, California, Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: Early Bird Registration (before 1/22/13) $10, Regular Registration (after 1/22/13) $15.Talk to Pastor Ben to join.Don't miss out!
AGAPE CARING CENTER
2013 ACC Community Class:
A. Praise Dance Class: Every Tuesday 8-9 p.m. and Thursday 10-11 a.m. at church.
B. Celebrate Recovery Group: Every Tuesday 7:30-9:30 p.m. at church.
All Church
Joint-Board & Pastoral Team Vision Sharing: will be held today at 1:00-2:30 p.m. in Chapel 2.Please pray!
Rev. Stephen Tong L.A. Evangelistic Rally will be held on 2/1-3 at First Nazarene Church of Pasadena.Please invite non-believers to this Rally (see insert). Our church FECSGV will help with Ushering, Traffic Control, and Child Care Assistance on 2/3 (Sun) afternoon, 3:00-7:00 p.m. We would encourage you to participate in these outreach ministries. Please contact Brother Ruey Chen in Mandarin Congregation at 626-802-5703rueybeachen@gmail.com for posters and invitation cards.
"2012 Renovation Project" Special Offering, Target amount $100,000: Praise the Lord!As of last Sunday, we have received $75,754 in donations.Thank you to brothers and sisters for the sacrificial giving!
2012 Special Thanksgiving Offering: Praise the Lord! As of last Sunday (1/6), we have received in total of $33,516.50% will go to Mission, another half will go to Renovation Project.
CM's annual Parents Meeting is on January 27, at 1:00 p.m., in E3. Snacks will be provided. CM parents, we'll see you there!
2013 Winter Retreat: On February 15-18.2013 at Arrowhead Ranch, Lake Arrowhead. Registration will be opened at 11 a.m. inside the youth center. Cost is $ 165 and the check is made payable to FECSGV with memo 2013 CIA Retreat. Scholarships are available upon request.
"Living Life" (Jan. Issue) has arrived: The January Issue will cover Genesis 1-17.You can purchase this daily devotion book today at the church office or in the courtyard after the Sunday Service.
First Evangelical Church Association
A joint and integrative ministry of spirituality, mission and social concern
Ordination Service for Minister Aidong Yang
You are cordially invited to attend the Ordination Service for Minister Aidong Yang today (1/13) at 3 pm at FEC of San Gabriel Valley at 3658 N. Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770, with reception following. Please come to celebrate this important occasion with us.
Vision Choir's Retreat
If you would like to host the Vision retreat on Feb. 8-9 (one night), please contact Marshall at 818-244-7515 or email marshall.huang@feca.org for more information.
Rev. Stephen Tong Gospel Rally
Rev. Stephen Tong and his team are returning to LA area on 2/1-3 where he will hold a three day gospel evangelistic rally at the First Nazarene Church of Pasadena, 3700 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107. Sermon in Mandarin with English Translation.
Theme: The Dignity, Fall, and Redemption of Man
2/1 (Friday): Gospel Rally at 7:30 pm
2/2 (Saturday): 10:00 am - Seminar for Christians "The Error and Rebuilding of Contemporary Culture" 6:00 pm Q & A and 7:30 pm Gospel Rally
2/3 (Sunday): Gospel Rally at 3:00 pm
Pray for FECA and Member Churches
As FECA and member churches take up a larger scope of ministry entrusted by the Lord, please uphold them in fervent prayer.Please join our monthly prayer meeting held on the 4th Saturday of every month at FECA office from 9:30-11:00am. Please contact Chit-Sang Tsang (ctsang@csulb.edu) for details.
Last Sunday's Worship Attendance and Offering |
| Glendale | SGV | FECC | Diamond Bar | Arcadia | Epicentre |
Cerritos | Fullerton |
Mandarin | 154 | Joint | 100 (am), 166 | 81 | Joint | 38 | Pasadena | Lincoln Heights |
Cantonese | 37 | Service | 91 | -- | Service | 103 |
English | 259 | 528 | 83 | 58 | 248 | 57 | 63 (1st) | 68 |
Youth | 69 (LS), 54 | | 56 | -- | | 31 | 149 (2nd) | -- |
Conval. & Ret. Homes: 61 | | Kairos: 64 | Total: 2,618 Total: 2, |
| Glendale | SGV | FECC | Diamond Bar | Arcadia | Epicentre |
| 12/31 | 1/6 | 12/31 | 1/6 | 12/31 | 1/6 | 12/31 | 1/6 | 12/31 | 1/6 | 12/31 | 1/6 |
General Fund | 6,670 | 20,437 | 8,153 | 14,641 | 2,280 | 27,369 | 9,218 | 9,195 | 200 | 10,163 | 20,215 | 3,730 |
Mission Fund | -- | 7,455 | -- | 463 | 80 | 2,830 | -- | 645 | -- | 1,120 | -- | -- |
Thanksgiving | -- | -- | 1,100 | -- | -- | -- | 2,050 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Church Planting | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Love Fund | 1,030 | 1,705 | -- | 418 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Others | -- | 667 | 650 | 565 | 610 | 942 | 350 | 410 | -- | -- | 4,250 | 237 |
11/12 Sur./Def. | (14,921) | (19,342) | 12,222 | 147 | 21,272 | (13,986) |
1-11/12 Sur./Def. | (129,092) | (115,268) | (48,586) | (62,875) | (41,337) | (106,218) |
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Connections Bulletin 2013-01-13
