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 Connections Bulletin 4-1-2018
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WELCOME TO
CONNECTIONS
Worship
Service: Because Jesus is risen we
are free from sin, death and Satan. Because He is risen we will one day rise with
Him in resurrection and be united with Father God. Today pastor Ken will speak on "How
Resurrection Changed Your Life."
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 Gospel of John 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.
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.
Saturday Prayer Meeting: Join us on April 6, 9 a.m. in Grace Hall to
pray for our church and missionaries, that they may experience the power of
resurrection.
YOUTH
Sunday Service: There is a Combined Easter Sunday Service in Chapel 2 TODAY.
Pastor Ken will be speaking. Let''s prepare our hearts for the message.
Friday Night Fellowship: Come to Youth Center and
join our small groups at 8 p.m. Don''t miss
out!
Sunday school: There will be no regular Sunday school TODAY. All youth members will be helping out
CM Easter Egg hunt programs. Please talk to Gianna Chang, Hannah Lin, Dion
Peng, and Jonathan Ma for details.
Sabbatical leave: Pastor Ben is on a sabbatical leave until May 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
He is
Risen! Today is Easter Sunday. Let us
celebrate the resurrection power and blessing from the Risen Christ who has
conquered sin and death for us! Repentance
and forgiveness of sin will be preached in Jesus'' name to all nations (Luke
24:47).
2018 FECA Joint Social
Concern Conference
Theme:
"Listen Deeply, Act Boldly: Becoming A Church With The Community" Speaker:
Grace & William Dyrness Date:
4/13 – 14 (Friday – Saturday) Time:
*4/13 (Fri) 8:00-9:30 p.m. (Plenary Session 1) 4/14(Sat) 2:30-6:00 p.m. (Ministry
Sharing Fair) *4/14(Sat) 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Plenary
Session 2) *Child care and children program
provided. Place:
FEC of San Gabriel Valley Please
mark your calendar to attend. All FEC member churches will attend this
conference jointly. 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. Please contact Cathy He at 626-297-2518. AGAPE CARING CENTER Blood Drive: American Red Cross Blood Drive
will be held on 4/15 (Sun) from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at church. Please participate. Registration booth is in the courtyard on 4/1
and 4/8 two Sundays. Please contact
Sylvia Ny (626-315-2327), email: mochikiki@yahoo.com Rosemead Community Free Heath Fair will be held on 4/28 (Sat) 11:00
a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at church. The event is
co-organized by the Asian Pacific Health Corps at UCLA and our church. Please invite family, friends and neighbors
to come and be benefited from the free health screenings and physician
consultation!
 First
Evangelical Church Association 4/1/2018
A joint and integrative ministry of spirituality, mission and social
concern
FECA Theme
for 2018: "Following Jesus with Daring Faith"
Vision Parents and Supporters' Potluck Lunch
This coming Saturday April 7, from 11:30 AM
to 2 PM at FECG's Fellowship Hall. Bring
a dish to feed 20 and come meet this year's Vision team and learn about where
they are going this July.
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)
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8:00-9:30 PM
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Plenary Session 1:
English Message (Mandarin and Cantonese translation)
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April 14, 2018 (Saturday)
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2:30-5:50 PM
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Ministry Sharing
Fair: Interactive Presentation / Q&A / Prayers
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6:00-7:00 PM
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Dinner Served
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7:00-8:30 PM
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Plenary Session 2:
English Message (Mandarin and Cantonese translation)
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*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.
*For individuals
who need Mandarin or Cantonese translation, please bring your personal mobile
phone and earpiece to call the respective hotlines provided on-site.
Otherwise, please use the assigned language rooms.
The Association Mission Committee (AMC) Meeting
The meeting will be held on April 7
(Saturday) in the afternoon at the FECA office; all 2018 AMC members please
attend accordingly. Please pray for God''s presence in the meeting.
*ACC:
Anchor Community Church (a new church planted by FECDB)
*GCDC:
Grace Covenant Disciples Church (a new church planted by FEC Arcadia)
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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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126
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266
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65
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90 (am), 157
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116
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120
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62
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97
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47
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22
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Cantonese
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21
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190
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69
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--
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--
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--
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163
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--
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83
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--
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English
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183
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118
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68
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51
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--
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--
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67
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46
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--
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Youth
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25
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w/Eng
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6
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43
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18
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22
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23
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Conval. & Ret. Homes: 61
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Kairos: 59
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Total: 2,484
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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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21,056.10
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17,438.41
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23,172.27
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11,883.80
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8,582.00
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FECA Mission Fund
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1,310.00
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335.00
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460.00
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295.00
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900.00
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Others
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4,781.00
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2,007.85
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1,334.27
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20.00
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20.00
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02/18 Sur./Def.
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(5,342)
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1,371
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(39,159)
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(1,843)
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(647)
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01-02/18 Sur./Def.
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(26,380)
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(4,720)
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(67,742)
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(2,215)
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(6,701)
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