Karen and I are
blessed to have had our whole family together for Christmas Day.
We are thankful for
each family member, and we pray that the Christian heritage we have received
will continue to the generations that follow.
As our children and
grandchildren have now headed home to their respective homes, it is time to
give thanks, cherish the memories and look to the year ahead.
As I end the year, I will be taking some time to reflect on the year that was
and to plan for the year ahead.
Here is an article that I find helpful for reflecting on both my personal and
ministry life. I trust that you will find it helpful too.
May God bless you and
others through you in 2019.
Our LPD Family of Churches, as we begin a New Year of
ministry and witness’
New Westminster EFC. Pray for Transitional Pastor
Ralph (Karen) Hardy and Church Planters Jorge (Emily) Lin this church
family, as they seek the Lord for the “New” work as they begin
2019.
The Steveston Project Team – Allen and Hannah Chang and
Daniel and Joyce Wong.
One Hope Community Church. We welcome Pastor Daniel So and
this Korean-Canadian church to our LPD/EFCC Family. We look forward to
introducing them to you, and to welcoming them as a member church at our
LPD Conference in March.
Pastor Sammy Kabyemera (Jesus Grace International
Church), who
has safely returned from his short-term mission to refugee camps in
Uganda.
Fort Langley EFC, as they as the congregation
seeks the Lord in their search for a lead pastor.
Tom and Sandy Ford and family, as he awaits transplants,
made necessary through the impact of his diabetes. He has gone onto
long-term disability as he awaits further treatment.
Please pray specifically with
me for Quadra
Island Bible Church and Christ Community Church (Ucluelet) in
their pastoral searches. Both
are in need of Pioneer, Bi-Vocational pastors.
Carl Lindstrom, a faithful member and
volunteer at New Westminster EFC, who has aggressive prostate cancer.
LPD Board. Board members are Randy Lemke
(Allana) – Chair, Patrick Chan (Sarah) – Property and Finance, Ben
Crumback (Anna) – Island Liaison, Charles Labun (Carolyn) – Church Board
Liaison, Rob Stewart (Karen) – DS, Tim Stewart (Emily) – Innovative
Ministries, Kenneth Tsang (Mabel) – Chinese Church Liaison; Paul Yang
(Jin) – Korean Church Liaison; Phil Yung (Grace) – Church Planting and
Josephine Papp, LPD Office Administrator – Recording Secretary.
North Delta EFC, in their search for an
Associate Pastor for youth.
Grace EFC, in their search for a
part-time youth pastor.
White Rock Community Church, in their search for a youth
pastor.
Steve (Gillian) Sharpe, in his ministry as LPD
Missionary of Church Planting Development, serving both our LPD
Missionaries and Church Plants and church planting in the EFCC.
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Upcoming Events:
LPD Annual Conference:
March 1,2 at Vancouver
Chinese EFC.
“Discipleship
that Transforms“
The expectation of the
Great Commission is to make disciples, yet it seems like we are struggling to
see transformed lives in our churches today. If we are going to be the
gospel-sharing people that Christ desires, how do we accomplish the goal of
becoming a Great Commission church? In exploring how to create a church
culture where disciples are transformed; we are confident you will be equipped
to meet the challenge of helping people hear the voice of Jesus and follow in
simple obedience.
Please plan to join us for this annual gathering, and to attend with your
leadership team! Please mark your calendars
and watch for details early in the New Year!
