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West Point Grey Baptist Church published a newsletterReadFriday Night Prayer - Feb 10February 10, 2023 - 7:30pm in the Church LibraryYou are invited to join our Friday Night Prayer session this coming Friday, February 10 at 7:30pm in the Church Library.
Every second Friday of each month.
You are also encouraged and welcome to forward your prayer requests to: prayerrequest@wpgbc.org at anytime.
- West Point Grey Baptist Church published a newsletterReadZoom LinkFebruary 5, 2022
The Lord’s Supper
We'll celebrate The Lord's Supper together after the service this week. Even though you are physically in a different location, we can still all participate together. Many people at home find it helpful to prepare bread and grape juice/wine or something similar before the service, just like we do in the church building. The Lord's Supper is typically the first Sunday of each month.
Helpful ideas: If you use grape juice, it’s easy to keep a can of frozen grape juice in your freezer to mix with water, or to freeze some juice in small containers or ice cube trays. Crackers are also easy to keep on hand, if you don't typically have bread at home.
Zoom Times
10:15 Zoom Opens (Text Chat Available)
10:30 Service
After the Service - Visiting on Zoom
Welcome to church at West Point Grey! Click the zoom button above at 10:15am this morning to join. The service begins at 10:30am.
Visiting After the Service
You are invited to stay online after the service to visit on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 819 7304 6522
Passcode: 196397
Important Note
Because we are a community that sees and interacts with each other online, it's important for us to know who you are on Zoom. If staff and the tech team are unsure who you are, they will send you a chat message in the Zoom waiting room. If you have trouble with the chat, you can also send an email to worship@wpgbc.org identifying your name and how you found out about the Zoom service.
- West Point Grey Baptist Church published a newsletterReadThis Week...February 3, 2023
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Last week, Norma reminded me of another song about mercy from the Porter’s Gate Project called “Have Mercy On Me.” (Thanks Norma!) Mercy is something I need to reflect on again and again. It’s easy to forget about mercy in each day's list of "To Dos." Reflecting on mercy reminds me that there are people with greater challenges than mine, in big and small ways. It reminds me to take time for the needs of others. And it reminds me to accept God’s mercy towards me.
Here are the words of the first verse of "Have Mercy On Me."
The goodness of the Lord is the kindness of the Lord
With every breath we take the gift of life and grace
The power of the Lord is the meekness of the Lord
Who bore humanity with brave humility
This weekend, reflect back on last Sunday’s scripture passages Hosea 6:1, Hosea 6:4-6, Proverbs 18:23, and Matthew 5:1-10. What is God saying to you about his mercy today?
Listen to Have Mercy On Me by David Gungor and Latifah Alattas (CCLI Song # 7097864, License # 417805). How can you incorporate God’s mercy into your coming week, towards yourself and towards others?
Peace,
Heather, Worship Coordinator
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Have questions and wondering who to contact?
- Anything relating to worship services: Heather at worship@wpgbc.org
- Anything else related to the office, building use, church directory, weekly emails, who to talk to about a question, etc: Anne at office@wpgbc.org
- West Point Grey Baptist Church published a newsletterReadZoom LinkJanuary 29, 2022
Zoom Times
10:15 Zoom Opens (Text Chat Available)
10:30 Service
After the Service - Visiting on Zoom
Welcome to church at West Point Grey! Click the zoom button above at 10:15am this morning to join. The service begins at 10:30am.
Visiting After the Service
You are invited to stay online after the service to visit on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 819 7304 6522
Passcode: 196397
Important Note
Because we are a community that sees and interacts with each other online, it's important for us to know who you are on Zoom. If staff and the tech team are unsure who you are, they will send you a chat message in the Zoom waiting room. If you have trouble with the chat, you can also send an email to worship@wpgbc.org identifying your name and how you found out about the Zoom service.
- West Point Grey Baptist Church published a newsletterReadCongregational Meeting tomorrow after Churchafter church
West Point Grey Baptist Church is calling a Special Business Meeting for January 29, 2023, following the Sunday morning service.
There will be four motions requiring congregational approval:
1. Motion to extend a call to Mrs. Luz Figueroa as Family Ministries Pastor beginning March 1, 2023. This will be a part time position for a one-year period, after which it will be reviewed for possible extension and full-time position.
2. Motion to amend bylaw Article III, Section 1 (A) as follows: The Annual Business Meeting (AGM) of the Church shall be held before June 30 of each year.
3. Motion to amend bylaw Article III, Section 1 (B) to delete “the acceptance of budgets”, so that the new amended clause reads: The purpose of the meeting shall be the election of Deacons and officers, the presentation of reports, and the transaction of business.
4. Motion to accept the 2023 budget.
(See the draft budget on the Bulletin Board in the Narthex, or contact the Church Office - office@wpgbc.org)
There is also a plan to update the congregation on the current situation of the Senior Pastor Search and to present a Job Description. Click HERE to view the Job Description.
- West Point Grey Baptist Church published a newsletterReadThis Week...January 27, 2023
Blessed Are the Merciful
This Sunday, Pastor Bob will be sharing about the fifth beatitude, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). I’d like to share with you one of my favorite worship songs, written by The Porter’s Gate. The Porter's Gate Worship Project started as a group of songwriters, musicians, scholars, pastors and music industry professionals from a variety of backgrounds who gathered for meaningful conversation about worship and vocation. Over a few years they’ve had various gatherings to discuss and write songs on topics relevant to our walk with God: living out faith at work, celebrating life as neighbors with diverse cultures and races; living justly; lamenting as people of faith, and responding to climate change.
These songs remind me that even as times change and new challenges arrive, God is still alive, active, and speaking in our times. Many of the songs have lyrics taken straight from scripture; all of them are deep and thoughtful.
Listen to Blessed are the Merciful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2el5YwegO0M
Listen to the story of how the Neighbor Songs album was written: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW2dqH1OnYU
How has God reminded you of his continuing presence during times of social, political, or environmental change?
Peace,
Heather, Worship Coordinator
___________________
Have questions and wondering who to contact?
- Anything relating to worship services: Heather at worship@wpgbc.org
- Anything else related to the office, building use, church directory, weekly emails, who to talk to about a question, etc: Anne at office@wpgbc.org
- West Point Grey Baptist Church published a newsletterReadZoom LinkJanuary 22, 2022
Zoom Times
10:15 Zoom Opens (Text Chat Available)
10:30 Service
After the Service - Visiting on Zoom
Welcome to church at West Point Grey! Click the zoom button above at 10:15am this morning to join. The service begins at 10:30am.
Visiting After the Service
You are invited to stay online after the service to visit on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 819 7304 6522
Passcode: 196397
Important Note
Because we are a community that sees and interacts with each other online, it's important for us to know who you are on Zoom. If staff and the tech team are unsure who you are, they will send you a chat message in the Zoom waiting room. If you have trouble with the chat, you can also send an email to worship@wpgbc.org identifying your name and how you found out about the Zoom service.
