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"The Abomination of Desolation"
Matthew 24:1-16
Speaker: Pastor Ben Short

The word "Advent" comes from the latin word meaning "Coming." Before Christmas, the church prepares herself for the coming of Jesus Christ, with prayer, preaching and worship. This preparation has a dual focus. During this season, we reflect on the wonderful fact that the Son of God was born as a human person two thousand years ago, which is the first focus. However, we also cast our minds to the second coming of Jesus, the second 'advent,' where Jesus will return as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to make all things new.

This Advent season, Fraser Lands will be focusing on the second coming by sitting under Matthew 24–25. On the Mount of Olives Jesus gave a long teaching about the future and his second coming, teaching with parables to help us. Jesus' teachings are practical and aim at shaping how we live now. He warns and encourages us to live with regard to the future.

The key command in the teaching is to 'Keep Watch.' Jesus says each of us is like a night guard, who has a responsibility to stay awake and be alert. Being alert is part of everyday Christian living.

Hello! We are your international workers, working as area directors in Central Asia and the Middle East. We have been serving since 1998, first in Poland, then in the Middle East, and then moved to a former Soviet state in Central Asia this February. Last month we received the news that our residency permit was denied, so we are now moving to another country in the Middle East, where Don will be preaching sometimes in an international church there. As well, we will be giving leadership to our local team there, continuing to serve as area directors, and will also be taking on a new project—that of heading up the Alliance initiative of helping Ukrainian refugees in partnership with the local Polish church. Thanks so much for holding us in your prayers! Click below for the latest Praise & Prayer Update.

As of October 31, 2024:

- Year-to-date Deficit in General Operating Fund: - $25,282

- Outstanding loan amount in Capital Fund: $1,130,609  ($527,609 District Loan at 5.8% interest rate + $603,000 interest-free member loans)

- Missions Fund offering received to date is $148,199 which is 64% of the $230,940 Missions Fund budget

We want to thank all the groups that participated in the "Lights of Christmas" tree decoration night on Friday November 22nd. This year we had a record number of 26 groups from our Children's, Youth, English, Cantonese, and Mandarin congregations involved. It was a great evening to gather together as a whole church family for fun and fellowship time.

Our decoration theme this year is: "The Hope and Joy of Christmas". We invite you to explore the different trees decorated that are located in the Foyer, Solarium, Chapel, Lobby, and Courtyard spaces during the month of December.

A friendly reminder that the deadline to return Lytton and VUM Christmas Hampers is this coming Sunday December 1st. 

Come and experience our "Christmas Wonder" event. We'll be having photo stations set up around the different Christmas tree areas where our designated photographers will take Christmas family photos. In addition, we'll have other family friendly fun activities like a Christmas craft and ornament making area, snacks & refreshments at our Christmas Cafe, prize draws, and more. Registration is required. Registration deadline is this Sunday Dec. 1, 2024 OR until spots are filled up, whichever comes first.

We look forward to celebrating this joyous event together as part of our 11am service. The following people will be baptized. We would like to also recognize those who are transferring membership.

English Baptisms: Amelia Chan, Trinity Lee, Gera Pak, Ivan Yu 

English Membership Transfers: Seren Ho, Akinyemi Olatunji, Temitayo Olatunji, Andrew Zhai

In addition, the following people will be baptized or transferring membership in our Cantonese & Mandarin congregations at the 9:15am service.

Cantonese Baptisms: Clarence Cheung, Maggie Fong, Gordon Lee
Cantonese Membership Transfers: Max Cheung, Quinnie Siu

Mandarin Baptisms: Jessica Tan, Wen Zhao
Mandarin Membership Transfer: Michelle Lee

"An Evening in December" is a Christmas Eve program featuring Christmas carols, special music, and a short message of hope. All are welcome to this family-friendly event. No tickets required.

Join us on Tuesday, December 24th at 8:00pm either in-person or online via livestream.

The 7th Annual EDUPAVI Craft Fair will take place on Sunday, December 1st from 2pm-5:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.

This year, 33 vendors (many from the FLC community!) will be selling their handmade goods and donating a portion of their proceeds to EDUPAVI's mission to provide Education Support Packages to children in Guatemala.

So mark your calendars - every purchase supports local makers AND provides life-changing education for real children! Learn more at EDUPAVI.ca/craft.

Keep Watch - Christmas Art Exhibit
This December, join us in the gallery space in the Courtyard (between the Sanctuary and the Cafe Area) to view how our community's artists have reflected on what it means to look to the future and "Keep Watch" for Jesus' second coming in this year's Christmas art exhibition. As we enter this season of hope and advent, spend time with these artworks to inspire you to think about what it means to live for Jesus' return.

Year-End Thanksgiving Offering
We will be collecting a special offering for year-end thanksgiving from December 1-29. Please indicate "year-end thanksgiving" when you give.

2024 Donation
We will collect 2024 offering no later than Sunday December 29th. Offering received after that will be considered 2025 offering. Thank you for your cooperation.

2024 Donation Summary
If you would like to check your donation summary in 2024, please contact Jacklyn (jacklyn@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. Click here for more info.

December 2024

01  First Sunday of Advent

06  Souljourners Christmas Banquet

07  Christmas Wonder @ 11am-3pm

08  Baptism Celebration

15  Momentum Sports

20  Youth Christmas Banquet

21  Mandarin Christmas Celebration

22  Christmas Family Service @ 10am

24  An Evening in December @ 8pm

25  Christmas Day

26  Boxing 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.