CONNECTIONS

Worship Service:  Pastor Ken will resume our study from the Book of Ruth today.  We also encourage you to prayerfully make a faith pledge for missions budget and see how God will use your offering to bless the nations.

Christian Foundation: The topic for this quarter is the Book of Ephesians, and Colin will be teaching this class in Grace Hall at 11:30 a.m.

Mentoring Class: "The Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed in Life" is the title of this class and we meet in E-8 at 11:30 a.m. You will learn the seven mentoring types, discover what is upward, peer and downward mentoring, and will have an opportunity to be a part of mentoring relationship.    

Friday Night Young Adult Group:  We are studying the Gospel of Mark. Contact Tiffany Lin at squeakypoof@gmail.com for more info.

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.  We will discuss "Radical Discipleship" by Edmund Chan.

Light House Group:  Meet at Andrew and Liz's home on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in Temple City. Contact Andrew at Andrewlamcpa@yahoo.com.  We are studying "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

Baptism Sunday:  Come and celebrate with Doris and Tina as they commit themselves to follow Jesus in baptism today.  Join us in Chapel 2, 1:30 pm.

Boundary Seminar:  Dr.  Donald Chai will be speaking on establishing healthy boundaries in relationships, part 2.  He will be addressing questions such as:  Can we set limits and still be loving persons?  Why do we feel bad or afraid when we consider setting boundaries?  Using Cloud and Townsend's book on "Boundaries", he will provide biblically based answers to these and other questions.  The first seminar is on Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. in E-10.

YOUTH

Sunday Service: Pastor Ben continues the sermon series on the book of Judges TODAY.  A combined and communion Sunday will be on 10/28 in Chapel 2. Let's prepare our hearts.

Sunday School: All Sunday classes are from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Jr. High classes meet in E9 with Pastor Ben. Freshmen & sophomores will be in E10 with auntie Virg and auntie Anni. Juniors and seniors meet in Pastor Ben's office upstairs with Dr. Glenn. 

Friday Night Fellowship: Join our small group hangout on Friday, 10/26 at Rosemead Plaza. We plan to leave church by 8:00 p.m. Bring $10 for purchasing your own foods and drinks.

November SENA: Pick up your own copy at pastor Ben's office after the service.

ALL CHURCH

Baptism Sunday:  Praise the Lord, 7 brothers and sisters (5 from the Mandarin Congregation and 2 from the Connections) will receive baptism today!  May God protect and richly bless them!

2019 Budget Town Hall Meeting:  We set aside Oct. 28, (Sun), from 1:15-3:00 p.m. in Chapel 2 for questions and answers.  You are invited to get a preview of what the church has planned for next year. 

2019 Missions Faith Pledge:  All of us have both the privilege and responsibility to take part in global missions. Your offering for our 2019 missions budget [AMC 2019 estimated budget of $700,000 and LMC 2019 estimate of $140,000] will have extraordinary impact on the missionary work God is doing around the world. The AMC is our FECA associate missions committee, comprised of the support of all of our member churches, and the LMC is our church's local missions committee. Please prayerfully consider the amount you will give, fill out the pledge card, and place it in the offering bag. 

Annual Membership Meeting: Our annual membership meeting will take place on Sunday, Nov. 11th at 1:15 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary.  We hope all church members will attend. The administration team is currently updating our membership list, so if you have moved or changed your contact information in the last 12 months, please fill out the attached form and place it in the offering bag or in Penny's mailbox.  Thanks!

11/2-4 Happiness Group LA Training Conference in Mandarin: DATE/TIME: 11/2 (Fri) 8 p.m.-10 p.m., 11/3 (Sat) 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 11/4 (Sun) 2 p.m.-6 p.m. LOCATION: EFCLA and FECSGV (details will be provided upon registration) REGISTRATION: Please visit www.happinessgroupLA.org | COST: $30 (includes training materials and Saturday lunch/dinner) | CAPACITY: 1350 people | DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 10/31.  Space is limited, and we expect the spots to fill up, so don't miss out and sign up today!

 AGAPE CARING CENTER

Flu Shot: When it comes to your loved ones' health, don't wait.  Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health is providing a free vaccinate to the public, especially for those who do not have medical insurance.  We will hold our annual flu shot on 11/3 (Sat), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at church.  This is a great opportunity to reach out to our community.  Pass out the flyers to your neighbors, friends and families.  Service credits for high school volunteers are available with pre-registration. Please contact Karen Duh : karenduh@gmail.com

First Evangelical Church Association   10/21/2018

A joint and integrative ministry of spirituality, mission and social concern

FECA Theme for 2018: "Following Jesus with Daring Faith"

Thank You for Giving to the General Missions Fund

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Thank you for your sacrificial giving and support of FECA missions. When you support the General Missions Fund, you support 40-plus missionaries, 7 seminarians, and different focus ministries, such as Chinese mobilization, Muslim refugee outreach, India ministries, and Himalaya evangelism. The Sending Fund supports 7 home-grown missionaries from our member churches, including Mr. & Mrs. Joe Yang, Irene, Maria, Helen, and Lee. Your financial support is crucial for our partnership in missions. When you give, please write your check to FECA or mark your envelope, "FECA Missions." Or, visit www.feca.org to give online. If you have any questions, please contact Edwin Leung (edwin.leung@feca.org) or Peter Chan (cschan@sbcglobal.net)

Please mark your calendar for FECA 2018 One Day Retreat

Time: 11/10 (Saturday) 9:00am-4:00pm

Place: Church of Our Saviour in San Gabriel.  

Speaker: Keith Matthews        
Topic: Fear              
Language: English (no Chinese interpretation)

Cost: $25

Contact: sherry.chang@feca.org, 323-727-7077 ext.15.  

*ACC: Anchor Community Church (a new church planted by FECDB)
                            *GCDC: Grace Covenant Disciples Church (a new church planted by FEC Arcadia)