CONNECTIONS

Worship Service:  We will share communion with the youth today and Pastor Ken will speak on gratitude.

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:  We meet in E-7 at 11:30 a.m.  Pastor Ken will teach on the constellation model of mentoring today.

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. The group is discussing "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

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.  They are studying "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

Saturday Prayer Meeting:  Hudson Taylor once said, "The prayer power has never been tried to its full capacity. If we want to see mighty wonders of divine power and grace wrought in the place of weakness, failure and disappointment, let us answer God's standing challenge, ¡¥Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.'" Discover the power of prayer on 12/1 at 9 a.m. in Grace Hall.

Boundary Seminar:  Dr.  Donald Chai will be speaking on establishing healthy boundaries in relationships.  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 last seminar is on Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. in E-10.

YOUTH

Sunday Service: Pastor Ben will wrap up the sermon series on the book of Judges after the combined communion service TODAY. The first week of advent message will be shared on Sunday, 12/2. Let's prepare our hearts for His coming. 

Sunday School: All Sunday school classes are 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Jr. High classes meet in E9 with Pastor Ben. Freshmen & sophomores meet in E10 with Auntie Anni and Auntie Virg. Juniors and seniors meet in Pastor Ben's office upstairs with Dr. Glenn. Our last Sunday school class for this year will be on 12/9.  

Friday Night Fellowship: We plan to put the Christmas decorations up on Friday, 11/30 after movie night. Come and join us at 8:00 p.m. in youth center.  Our last small group is going to be on 12/7. 

Christmas at Hope Gardens: We will have a special Christmas program for 150 kids and families at Hope Gardens on Saturday, 12/8 from 2-4 p.m. We will start collecting canned foods, warm clothes, and other gifts on 11/30 for donations. Talk and sign up with Pastor Ben if you plan to join in. 

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

 ALL CHURCH

2018 Special Thanksgiving Offering (11/25-12/31):  Each year, apart from regular tithing and giving, our church will collect a Special Thanksgiving Offering from Thanksgiving to year-end to support urgent needs in the global mission field. This year, 25% of the donation will be given to N. Iraq Refugee Relief and the other 75% will support Taiwan West Coast Mission ministries, which include the summer short-term missions and supporting the five community centers serving marginalized youth & families and sharing the gospel with them.  Please write "2018 Special Thanksgiving Offering" in the memo line of your donation check or on the offering envelope.  Tax deductible receipt will be issued by the church.

11/25 Finance Seminar: The finance committee will host a Finance Seminar in the Youth Center on 11/25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the topic "Successful Stewardship- 2018 Tax Reform Strategy".  Mindy Ying will be sharing on how we can practice wise and godly stewardship of our finances in light of the new tax laws.  We encourage all brothers and sisters to attend and invite their friends.  Please keep this seminar in your prayers.

12/9 Neighborhood Christmas Gifts: We want to invite you to participate in passing out Christmas gifts to our neighbors on Dec. 9, Sunday, 1:00 ¡V 3:30 p.m.  Let's spread the light and love of Christ to our community during the holiday.  Come and reach out to our neighbors this season.

Children's Christmas Musical Program: "Jesus, the Name Above All Names", will be performed on Friday, 12/14, at 8:00 p.m., Main Sanctuary. 

AGAPE CARING CENTER

Agape Caring Center Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be held on 12/8(Sat) 6-9 p.m. in Youth Center.  Pray the Lord blesses all the volunteers!

First Evangelical Church Association   11/25/2018

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

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

2018 FECA Delegates Convention

The 2018 FECA Delegates Convention will be held on 12/2, Sunday at 2:30 pm at FEC Diamond Bar (20504 Earlgate St., Walnut, CA 91789). We request all 2018 Delegates from all member churches to reserve time to attend this important annual event. The agenda package had been e-mailed to all Delegates on 11/19 (Monday). Please contact 323-727-7077 or office@feca.org with any questions. 

Remembering our Missionaries

As we are getting ready to celebrate Christmas in the coming weeks, let us also remember our missionaries.  Many of them are far from their families and friends. May we find ways of sending our greetings to them. Please submit them to your Local Missions Committee members.

Your financial support to FECA's Global Missions are much appreciated.

Need - Short-Term Missions Opportunity in Kenya - Translator

FECA's ministry partner needs a highly skilled individual to translate from English to Chinese (Mandarin) in orientation sessions for new fieldworkers.

Date: 1/15 ¡V 1/25, 2019 or 1/26 ¡V 2/5, 2019          Place: Kenya, Africa

If you are interested or desire more details, please contact FECA Missions Director Edwin Leung at edwin.leung@feca.org.

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