January 22, 2023 10:00 a.m. Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Prelude Veronika Klassen
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn God, reveal your presence #414
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Story time The Rev. Thomas Kim
Musical interlude Kid Connect (Preschool-Grade 6)
Responsive reading Psalm 27: 1, 4-9 (NRSV) – Don Blaak
*Psalm The Lord’s my light (vv. 1, 3-6) #15
Scripture readings Ezekiel 37: 1-6 – Margaret Murray
John 11: 25-26
Message The Five Vitalities of the Church: SPIRITUAL,
Relational, Missional, Organizational, Financial
The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Song Breathe on me, breath of God #389
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer All praise and thanks to God
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn Guide me, O thou great Redeemer #651
*Benediction Amen #780
Postlude Veronika Klassen

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeters: Lois Lochhead & Joyce Tiessen
*Coffee Time: Cathie & Mark Collet
*Flowers: Ken & Judy Gilbank To the glory of God

THIS WEEK
*Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
*Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Everybody welcome! Don’t forget to bring a friend.

*Scrabble Saturday: Saturday at 1:30 pm Fireside Lounge

NOMINATION OF ELDERS: The Session of Calvin Presbyterian Church (Abbotsford) has called for new elders to provide leadership for our congregation.  Nominations may be submitted from January 22 – February 5. Nominations from members must be made by at least two persons, either separately or together. Please deliver nominations to the church office no later than Sunday, February 5, 2023.

REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP TEAM UPDATE: Youssef had his interview with the Canadian consulate in Beirut. They reviewed his case, heard his story, and told him there and then that he has passed the interview and will be welcomed to Canadian residency!
The next steps:
Youssef and his daughters need to pass the medical exam and work with the IOM (International Organization for Migration) to ensure he has the proper child-custody documentation necessary for the Lebanese authorities to allow him to travel. Once he passes the medical exam and has the IOM papers he needs, then the Canadian government will provide Youssef an interest-free loan to cover the cost of travel, and we can begin to plan his travel.

Fundraising: We are excited to share with you that our refugee sponsorship committee has launched a fundraising campaign for Youssef and his two daughters, Rouaa & Diala.  Please share the link below with your friends, neighbors, and family.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-youssef-and-his-daughters-to-canada

Thank you

YOUTH CONNECT (GRADES 7 AND UP):
HELP NEEDED
Are you feeling called to assist with our Youth Connect? We’re looking for those interested in assisting occasionally to those dedicated to walking along side our youth full time.
Our group meets weekly for Bible Study, Games and Activities and monthly Social Events or volunteer Opportunities.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Interested in outdoor activities such as snow tubing. snowshoeing, camping, or hiking let us know. We would love to have you along on our adventures Perhaps you would enjoy organizing some community volunteer projects for our youth. Let us know. Maybe you’re the person to just hang out with our youth for an hour on Tuesday evenings. What’s your talent, interest, gifting you’d like to share with our youth?
If you are interested in joining this ministry team please contact Maria at youthconnectcalvinchurch@gmail.com or (778) 201-5101.

FOOD BANK
FOR JANUARY 2023
The weather is NOT DELIGHTFUL
The PRICE of FOOD is FRIGHTFUL
So, WHATEVER you have to SHARE
Will spread HOPE and not DESPAIR!
JOY, PEACE, LOVE
*January requests from the Food Bank are for cereal, baby diapers, peanut butter, and jam*
WITH thanks from the food bank TEAM:
Lois, Joyce, and Ken Gilbank
*Next pickup is Friday, January 27th*

ATTENTION: SUPPORTERS OF CARIBOO HOUSE MINISTRY
Please note that, from now on, all cheques need to be made payable to Cariboo House Churches. Thank you.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, March 5th following the worship service.

CONGREGATIONAL VISIONING MEETING
The next Congregational Visioning Meeting will be on Saturday, February 25th from 10am – 12 noon. (Coffee and Snacks will be available from 9:30am)

GHANA MISSION TRIP
Please note that the 2023 Ghana Mission Trip is postponed until 2024. For more information, please contact Edward Akuffo at edakan2@gmail.com or Thomas Kim at worshpliveshare@gmail.com. Thank you.