Message from Pastor Ken
I hope you’re all having a great week. It certainly launched well this last Sunday. What a wonderful time we had together, celebrating our Lord’s presence and His faithfulness at the launch of the Chinese New Year! A huge thank-you again to all who led us in worship, and to those who decorated so beautifully and provided such a fabulous celebratory buffet.
This week our gathering will be simpler, but I trust that once again our hearts will be lifted in worship and that our fellowship will be sweet.
We will be returning to the book of Acts on Sunday, taking a look at Paul’s farewell message to the Ephesian elders, as recounted in Acts 20:17-38. This will be a kind of “farewell” for us, too. No, I am not aware of anyone who is leaving this week. (Whew!) But it will be the second-last sermon in our series on Acts. We’ll finish with a final message on February 25, looking at some lessons from Paul’s time in prison and his journey to Rome.
I thought it might be good to give you a little advanced warning about that last message, since it covers 8 chapters, from Acts 21 through 28. Obviously, we won’t be able to read the whole passage on the 25th, and I’ll only be able to comment on a few selected highlights. So, if you are able, I recommend that you spend a little time reading through Acts 21-28 between now and then. It will make the message more meaningful and will help to fill in some of the gaps where we have to move quickly through the story.
In the meantime, have a wonderful week. Enjoy the sunshine, while we have it, and may you be aware of God’s gracious and life-giving presence wherever the days take you.
Healing Rooms Prayer at WVBC: Come to receive confidential healing prayer for your body, soul & spirit or just to be blessed by a team of two or three in the Fireside Room. Every Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:40 pm!!
2023 YEAR-END CHARITABLE RECEIPTS: Receipts were emailed on February 13. If you didn’t receive the email, please check your junk mail (just in case). The receipt is an attachment on the letter from Tom Walker. Please make sure that we have your correct email address and your mailing address if you moved during the last year. If we didn’t have your email address they will be available in the foyer on February 18 and 25. Any left after February 25 will be mailed. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Judy Thompson, Envelope Secretary via email jthompson@westvanbaptist.com or call on Tuesdays between 10 am – 3 pm.
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