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Connections Bulletin 2-18-2018
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WELCOME TO CONNECTIONS
Worship Service: We are finishing chapter 2 of the Book of Philippians today. The title of the message is "Imitating Our Redeemer." Discover and imitate Jesus' model of discipleship today. We will combine with the youth next Sunday for communion.
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. We are celebrating Chinese New Year at Golden Soup restaurant today at 12:45 pm. If you want to join us please let Pauline know.
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.
Send David to Airport: We are sending off David Lai to serve in overseas mission on Feb. 22 in the evening. Come and support him with your prayer. If you want to receive his ministry update you can contact him at josnek11@gmail.com
YOUTH
Happy Chinese New Year!!
Sunday Service: Pastor Marcus Robinson will be sharing God''s Word with us TODAY. Let''s welcome him. We will have a combined and communion service on 2/25 in Chapel 2 at 9:30 a.m.
Friday Night Fellowship : We plan to have a small group hangout on 2/23 at Ultrazone in Alhambra. Bring $10 for a game.
Sister''s Appreciation meeting: All male small group leaders and members are invited to join our meeting after the service at youth center TODAY.
Sunday school: Sunday school classes begin at 11:30 a.m. All junior high students meet at E-9, Freshman and Sophomore class meets at E-10, and Junior and Senior class meets at Pastor Ben''s office.
ALL CHURCH
Missions Festival: We will hold our annual Missions Festival on March 4 to inspire and promote short term mission opportunities for everyone to participate this year. Check out the different booths for opportunities.
Donation Receipt: Please contact the church Admin. Office immediately if you have not yet received your 2017 donation receipt. If you have changed your mailing address be sure to submit your new address to our office. Thank you for your cooperation.
2018 Parking Permit Renewal: Please contact the church Adm. Office for a 2018 parking permit.
AGAPE CARING CENTER
Senior Chinese New Year Event: ACC plans to host a church-wide Senior Chinese New Year event on March 3rd (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary. It's free for anyone who is 60+ years-old. ACC plans several fun activities, including a luncheon, gifts and a red lucky envelope. Please participate and register with Karen Duh (Connections) 626-230-8823, Faith Kwan (Cantonese) 626-688-8188, Jenny Su (Mandarin) 626-236-7698.
Donate Gifts to Seniors: We are accepting donations of new gifts for our seniors. These gifts will be given out at the Chinese New Year event on March 3. Please donate your gifts to the church office by February 25th. Thanks for your love and generosity to make this event possible.
First Evangelical Church Association 2/18/2018
A joint and integrative ministry of spirituality, mission and social concern
FECA Theme for 2018: "Following Jesus with Daring Faith"
Adam & Susan Available for Sharing
FECA-sent fieldworkers, Adam & Susan, will be back to the US for a home assignment from late June to early August 2018. They may be available to share at fellowships and other church groups about their field experience during the month of July. If any group would like to invite them for sharing, please contact them directly at adam.susan2025@gmail.com ASAP. Attention: Please exercise prudence in email communications and avoid sensitive wording.
Encountering God 2018
A 2-month program covers daily scripture meditation for nine weeks and five
group meetings. Meeting Dates: Saturdays on 3/3 (12:30 pm- 5:00pm), 3/10, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5 (1:00 pm- 4:30 pm). Program fee: $35. Languages: English and either Mandarin or Cantonese (depending on the enrollment). Application deadline: 02/28/2018. Registration contact: sherry.chang@feca.org/323-727-7077*10. Please find more details in the flyers.
Are You Willing to Support a Student to attend Gospel Camp?
In order to encourage and invite more friends to camp, the St. Petersburg Church will provide 50% subsidy for each participant. The camp is expected to have 200 participants and will need about $20,000.00. Please pray for this need and note that your donation may lead a young man to becomes a believer. 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.
FECA Office Will Be Closed
FECA Office will be closed on Monday, February 19th, in observance of the Presidents' Day.
*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
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Glendale
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SGV
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FECC
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Diamond Bar
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Arcadia
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SGV
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HOA
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Cerritos
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Fullerton
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Oakland
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E. Lansing
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Arcadia
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*GCDC
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Mandarin
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132
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258
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62
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87 (am), 141
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113
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95
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58
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104
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47
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20
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Cantonese
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50
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191
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67
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--
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--
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--
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126
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88
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English
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180
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62
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--
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65
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39
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--
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--
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*ACC 64
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41
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Youth
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25
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52
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9
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75
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22
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--
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29
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24
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Conval. & Ret. Homes: 55
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Kairos: 46
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Total: 2,430
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Glendale
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SGV
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FECC
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Diamond Bar
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Arcadia
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General Fund
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24,628.80
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20,096.10
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28,724.94
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10,372.11
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8,899.85
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FECA Mission Fund
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1,620.00
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650.00
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190.00
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100.00
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450.00
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Others
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298.00
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1,068.00
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812.26
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120.00
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20,000.00
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01/18 Sur./Def.
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(21,038)
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(6,092)
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(28,583)
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(373)
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(6,054)
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01/18 Sur./Def.
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(21,038)
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(6,092)
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(28,583)
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(373)
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(6,054)
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