Join us this Sunday either in-person or online at our 11am Service. Our current message series, "Thriving in Exile", is on the Book of Daniel.

"The Power of Repentance"
 Daniel 9:1-9, 17-26
Speaker: Pastor Ben Short

Insights from the family of Jacob and the life of Joseph (Gen. 37:2–50:26). Growing up in a dysfunctional family is not a choice anyone would or could make. Joseph found himself in one such family. Little did he know that the faithful God was intent on blessing his whole family to fashion a motley band of brothers into a great nation. Through small group discussions, we will reflect on the life of Joseph (Gen. 37–50) to see how God intends to bless us in and through our families. (Pre-reading of the Scripture text expected before each study. Registration secures one of 36 available spaces.)

The Connect Café Ministry is hosting a Newcomers Welcome Luncheon on Sunday, January 21st, 2024, from 12:30pm to 3pm, at Fraser Lands Church in the Multi-Purpose Room. Lunch is free for newcomers.

All newcomers who have been attending FLC at any time between January to December 2023, are welcome to attend. The deadline to register is January 14th, 2024. Please contact Marie Chow at mariettapchow@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at the luncheon.

A conversation hosted by Dr. James Lai about the most common health concerns for men as we age. 

The Safety and Risk Management Training Seminar is mandatory for all volunteers serving virtually or in-person with minors in Children's and Teens Ministry. All new and prospective volunteers are required to take the Full Training Course in person on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 1pm-3pm in the Chapel. Volunteers who have previously taken the Full Training are required to take the annual online Refresher Course. Whether you are taking the Full or Refresher Training, please sign up below.

Prayer and hearing God is important for every believer and is at the heart of every ministry. Prayer Summits are the monthly opportunity to engage in prayer together as a church! Join us as we gather for worship, reflection, personal prayer time, and corporate prayer for important needs and issues.  

Lunch available beforehand after the 11am service at 12:30pm for those staying for the Prayer Summit. In order to know how much food to prepare, please sign up for the lunch below. Deadline to sign up for lunch: Thursday January 25, 2024.

If you have ever wondered if God still speaks today or how to hear His voice, then we invite you to join us for the Hearing God Seminar! Fraser Lands will be holding the "Hearing God Seminar" in-person in February 2024. This six week seminar is a guided journey that helps you learn to listen to the voice of God, and sense His presence. It's highly recommended for anyone wanting to build a closer relationship with God.

Sessions Schedule:
Feb. 04 - Session 1: Does God Still Speak Today?
Feb. 11 - Session 2: Why We Need to Hear God's Voice
Feb. 18 - Session 3: The Bible is a Primary Way to Hear God
Feb. 25 - Session 4: Ways in Which God Speaks
March 03 - Session 5: Listening for God's Guidance
March 10 - Session 6: Balance in Listening for God's Guidance

Registration is required. Deadline is January 28, 2024. 

If you are interested in learning more about baptism or plan to be baptized this coming April, please sign up for the upcoming Baptism Classes. Next baptism celebration will be on April 7, 2024.

Let us commit to ongoing support of the members of our church who serve in para-church ministry and global mission as their vocation! Every month, two of our workers will update us with praise reports and prayer needs. Please join together and pray for our ministry and mission workers as they serve the Lord in their respective roles and organizations.

You can visit fraserlands.ca/mission to learn more about the ministry and mission workers that our church is supporting.

Retirement:
After retirement, we became fishers “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (Matt. 4:19) We try to do two overseas “fishing trips” a year. This February, we will have a Fraser Lands Team, travelling with us to Cambodia (February 22 – March 7, 2024).

Thanksgiving:
God sent us the right people to join our team. We have several experienced children workers; an expert in computer hard/software to work in schools there.

Prayer:
(1) Fishing inside a Buddhist country, is like trespassing on our enemy’s turf, we covet divine protection.
(2) May God give wisdom to our translators, to help interpret our English into Khmer precisely.
(3) May the love of God transcend all cultural barriers, and impact lives.

After the departure of our team, both of us will stay behind (March 7 – 21) to serve with another organization, to observe, learn, and perhaps to pave the way for the next fishing trip.

Introduction:
Jackie works both in Vancouver and in Guatemala as the Development Manager of EDUPAVI Canada, which partners with local Guatemalan organizations to promote God’s restoration of broken cycles through education.

Praise:
As EDUPAVI celebrated its 4th birthday in November, we also celebrated the completion of our first year as an officially credited school in Guatemala! By God’s grace, over 70 children completed their school year (which is a huge accomplishment in low-income communities in Guatemala) and were able to receive love, personalized educational support, and the message of a Good Father’s hope on a daily basis. We were also able to support and educate over 40 mothers in our program, many of whom are single parents and/or bear the burden of care in their families.

Prayer:
Please pray for Jackie as she prepares to lead two separate teams of young adults to Guatemala this year, coordinate the planting of EDUPAVI’s first longer-term international field worker, and be in Guatemala on her own for several trips to continue her work with EDUPAVI’s partner organization (the first of which will be from Feb. 1-Apr. 4). Pray for God’s story to be told through the lives of the people called to go, the dedicated teachers in Guatemala, and the students who are so dearly loved by their Creator.

Winter Weather Conditions
Church will remain open if at all possible during snowfalls. In the event of heavy snow or extreme weather that may impact church services on Sundays or events during the week, please check the website for updates. Any church closure on Sunday will be announced on the church website by 7am on Sunday morning. For any cancellation of evening events from Tuesday to Saturday, it will be posted by 5pm on that day on the church website. 

Help with Snow Removal 
If anyone can volunteer to help with snow removal or applying ice melt this winter for the sidewalks, stairwells and entranceways at the church, please contact our Facilities Supervisor, Estefani Maique (estefani@fraserlands.ca).

Sunday Parking Reminder
On Sundays, the upper parking lot is reserved for first time visitors, parents with babies/toddlers (up to age 3), people who have limited mobility, handicap parking, and drop off/pick up.

January

12-14  Souljourners Winter Retreat

14  Sunday School Class begins - God's Faithfulness for Broken Families

14  MOMENTUM: January Luncheon 

21  Newcomers Welcome Luncheon

21  Safety & Risk Management Training Seminar

28  Prayer Summit

February

04  Baptism Classes begins

04  Hearing God Seminar begins

14  Ash Wednesday Service

19  Family Day

Our prayer is that lives will be transformed and the gospel will reach all nations. We appreciate your support and thank you for your faithful giving. 

WAYS TO GIVE
- Online Donation
- Pre-Authorized Debit
- E-Transfer
- Mail or drop off at 3330 S.E. Marine Drive, Vancouver, V5S 4R8 Tuesday to Friday 9:30am-4:30pm or Sunday 10am-1pm. 

DONATION SUMMARY
If you would like to check your 2023 donation summary, please contact Jacklyn (jacklyn@fraserlands.ca).