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Connections Bulletin 2-25-2018
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WELCOME TO CONNECTIONS
Worship Service: "Pursuing Our Upward Calling"; Pastor Ken will be preaching a new series from Philippians chapter 3 starting today. Let's discover and pursue our calling together!
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.
Saturday Prayer Meeting: Martin Luther once said, "Prayer is not overcoming God''s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness." Get hold of God in prayer on March 3, 9 a.m. in Grace Hall.
Men's Group Gathering: We will meet over lunch on March 4, 12:30 p.m. in Grace Hall to share our direction of the men's ministry. Sign up with Paul: paul.c.cheng@gmail.com
YOUTH
Sunday Service: We will have a combined and communion service in chapel 2 at 9:30 a.m. TODAY. Prepare your hearts to receive the communion. Jason Peng, Ashley Yu, and Jocelyn Chang will be sharing about their mission trip to Taiwan during our Mission Conference Sunday, 3/4 at Youth Center.
Friday Night Fellowship: We will be serving Children ministry kids and parents for "Walk with Jesus" pre-Easter program on Friday, 3/2 starting at 8:00 p.m.
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.
SENA: March edition is available for you to pick up at Pastor Ben''s office after the service.
ALL CHURCH
2018 Church Theme "Live for Growth": 1 Peter 4:7-11 teaches us that the end of all things is near. Therefore (1) we must live a holy life (be clear mined and self-controlled so that we can pray), (2) love each other deeply, and (3) each one should use whatever gift he/she has received to serve others. May God help us to live out God''s Word everyday so that we can grow to glorify God!
Missions Festival: We will hold our annual Missions Festival on March 4 to inspire and promote short term mission opportunities for everyone to participate in this year. You will hear stories of short term missions experience in each congregation. Check out the different mission booths and sign up for a short term opportunity this year!
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 to have several fun activities, including a luncheon, gifts, and a lucky red 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 2/25/2018
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.
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.
*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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DB
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*ACC
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Arcadia
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*GCDC
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Mandarin
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113
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223
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47
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84 (am), 136
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119
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85
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112
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104
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35
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22
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Cantonese
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34
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145
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--
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60
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--
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--
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--
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137
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--
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84
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English
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170
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60
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--
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76
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36
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--
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--
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--
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49
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40
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--
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Youth
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25
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30
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5
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45
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--
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20
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--
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29
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17
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Conval. & Ret. Homes: 59
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Kairos: 43
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Total: 2,244
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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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24,437.97
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23,156.49
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24,794.36
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7,944.39
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9,179.55
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FECA Mission Fund
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750.00
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425.00
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1,830.00
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200.00
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Others
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1,111.00
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1,510.00
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1,179.74
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1,760.00
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20.00
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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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