CONNECTIONS

50 Days of Vibrant Community: Starting today, for the next six Sundays, pastor Ken and the team will speak on creating and multiplying vibrant communities [small groups] in our congregation. It is our hope that 80% of our people will commit to be a part of a group, develop their faith and use their gifts to grow their community. Be sure to pick up a copy of spiritual health assessment and spiritual health plan, and share the results of your assessment with your group.

Imagine Heaven: What is heaven really going to be like? What will we look like? What will we do? Who will you bring with you to heaven? How will you live if you have heaven in your mind? We will find answer to these questions in E-7 at 11:30 a.m. Paul will be teaching this class today on angels.

ThrYve Community: Come fellowship with other young adults and study the book of 1 Corinthian this Friday. Contact Tiffany Lin at squeakypoof@gmail.com for more info.

Family Life Community: We’re currently focused on “Building Community.” We are watching videos, playing games, and spending time to share, pray, and support one another. Join us at 8 p.m. in E-8. Contact John Shao at john_shao@yahoo.com.

Women’s Community: 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 Community: Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at the Cheng residence. Contact Paul at paul.c.cheng@gmail.com or Jack hijack@gmail.com for info. We are using Kay Arthur’s book “How to Study the Bible” this fall.

Light House Community: 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.

YOUTH

Sunday Service: Pastor Ben will begin a new sermon series TODAY. Let's prepare our hearts.

Sunday school: All Sunday school classes resume at 11:30 a.m. TODAY.Pastor Ben will teach all junior high class in E-9. Auntie Anni, auntie Vicky, and auntie Virginia will teach Freshman and Sophomore class in E-10. Dr. Glenn will teach Junior and Senior class in pastor Ben's office.

Friday Night Fellowship: The Unshakeable Hope small group lessons will start on 01.17.20. Let's meet in youth center at 8:00 p.m. Invite your friends to join us. There will be no fellowship on 01.24.20 for Chinese New Year. Enjoy the celebration with your family.

2020YouthWinter Retreat: Let's join our 2020YouthWinter Retreat on 2/7-9 at Forest Home: Ojai Valley. Pastor Jonathan Yang will be our speaker and Peter Lee with his Undignified Praise Band will lead our worship. Ask your parents to sign up TODAY at the registration table in the cafeteria from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Price is $195/person. The last day to register is on 01.19.20. Don't miss out!You can order retreat t-shirt with Ethan for $10.

YouthNew Website: Send your personal testimony to Ethan. May it be a blessing to others this year.

Baptism Class:Our new baptism class will begin on Sunday, 01.26.20 in youth center from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Talk to your parents and Pastor Ben after the service to join in.

SENA: January 2020 SENA edition is available. Pick up your own copy at Pastor Ben's office after the service.

ALL CHURCH

2020 Joint Board & Pastoral Team Vision Sharing: We will meet today from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Youth Center. Please pray!

2020 Deacons: Sarah Chen (Deacon Board Chair), Peter Chan (DB Vice Chair/Finance), Pauline Kao (DB Vice Chair/Admin.&Facility), Edison Shu (DB Vice Chair/Facility), Gang Chen (IT), Bob Jung (Risk Management), Judy Peng (Missions), , Chris Su (Education), Lydia Wada (Education), Fan Lai (Social Concern), Lixin Yang (Social Concern) .

Elder Board Meeting: The Elder Board will meet on 1/21 (Tue.) 7:30 p.m. at Grace Hall. Please pray for God’s wisdom and guidance!

Parking Permit: Please do not park in the church parking lot on Sunday morning without a permit. If you have a need for parking please contact administration for assistance.

Meal & Scrip Gift Cards: You can buy meal card and gift cards at the courtyard booth.

Agape Caring Center

Seniors Spring Happiness Festival will be held on 2/8 (Sat.) 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at church. The purpose is to care for and bless the seniors. Seniors aged 60 or above are welcome to join "for free". Brothers and sisters are encouraged to invitenon-believer seniors to join us, and invite them to join the "Happiness Group" in the first half of the year! In addition to exciting programs, touching testimonies anddelicious food will be served and everyone will receive gifts and red envelope. For registration, please contact: (Cantonese) Annie Yee Chan (626) 353-1269, Faith (626) 688-8188, (Mandarin) Rubin (626) 203-1321, Nicole (626) 400-7653, (Connections) Karen (626) 230-8823. We willgreatlyappreciateyour support to this event, and please donate "new" items as raffle gifts to the church office before 2/2. Thank you for your kind contributions and prayers!

First Evangelical Church Association 01/12/20

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

FECA Theme for 2020: “Church Renewal: Growing Young”

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1. 2020 Spiritual Formation Conference
Theme:Pauline Spirituality
Speaker:Rev. Dr. Alan Choi (Founder and president of Spiritual

Formation International)
Language: Cantonese (Mandarin interpretation will be provided)
Date:3/13, Friday, 7:45 pm – 9:30 pm
3/14, Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Place:Live message at FECC Cerritos Campus. Simulcast to

FEC San Gabriel Valley
Contact:Sherry Chang ,sherry.chang@feca.org, 323-727-7077

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2. FECA Governing Board Meeting

The FECA Governing Board will have dinner fellowship and hold their first meeting of the year at 7:00 p.m. on 1/14 (Tuesday). Please pray for the leading of the Holy Spirit and good team spirit.

3. FECA 2019 Annual Report Is Now Available

Please be sure to obtain a copy from your church. If you have any suggestions for the improvement of the report, please contact office@feca.org.