Bring the whole family and come on out to spread around some barkmulch and spruce up our flower beds! Coffee and donuts provided!
May 25th from 9am - 12noon! It’s going to be a fun day! We hope to see you there!
Thursdays, Starting January 11, 2024 | 1pm-3pm
Sardis Fellowship Baptist Church | Fireside Room
No cost. No Sign up required.
Leader: Mely and Jorge Ferreira
As a group, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we will get to know, encourage and strengthen one another through prayers and the Word.
Studies:
January 11 & 18 - Relationship between the Church and State under God
January 25 on - Book of Philippians- verse by verse study
Have questions about Thursday Bible Study/Life Group? Click below.
Join us for a day of prayer and fasting on April 8th. You can choose to participate in this day of prayer however you would like, wherever you find yourself.
As an initiative to increase our dependency on the Spirit, and seeking God to do a transformative work in and through Sardis Fellowship, we set aside the first day of the month to fast and pray. We know not everyone is able to do this in the same way, or to the same degree, so we ask you to consider how you can make this work for you.
Each month we highlight something to focus on, whether that be in the life of our church family, our local community or world. Sometimes we have specific things for you to pray through and sometimes we just give you the focus and allow God’s Spirit to guide you in your prayer time around that topic.
If we as a church family want to see the transformative power of God at work in our lives, the lives of our loved ones, and the community we live in, then we need to seek Him in prayer. I trust you’ll join us each month. Pastor Rod Heppell.
April 8th: Prayer and Fasting
This month we will be in prayer for our city. Pray for those whom God has placed around you. For your neighbors and those who live on your street or in your complex. For those you may work with. This month as you go to work or drive around town, pray for the people you see. Who do you see? How might you pray for them? What might they need? Would you ever invite them to come to Sardis Fellowship?
The link below is to our city’s website if you want to pray for our mayor and city councilors by name.
Pastor Rod is leading a seminar on our new sermon series, “Sharing the Gospel.” Sunday nights from November 5th to the 19th, from 6pm-7pm. We hope to see you there!
Who hasn’t felt the inner tug of the heart to share the good news of Jesus with a friend, family member, co-worker or neighbor? I’m sure we all have. We know the love of Jesus for ourselves and we know he loves our friends too, but we find it hard to talk about Jesus with them. Why is that? If you’d like to talk about this come out to our three part seminar on “developing significant relationships with people far from Jesus” on Nov. 5th, 12th and 19th, from 6-7pm at Sardis Fellowship. We will talk about things like, “What counts as sharing the gospel?” What are the “guts” of the gospel? & “How to have a spiritual conversation with a friend who doesn’t yet know Jesus?” This is all a part of our vision at Sardis Fellowship to be a “loving, just, visible, & transformative presence in our local community.” Centred in Christ, visible in community, transforming our world! To the Glory of God!
January 2, 16, 30 & February 6, 20 & March 6, 20 & April 3 (8 classes)
11:30AM-12:30PM (Following our 10AM Worship Service.)
Sardis Fellowship | Fireside Room
No sign-up required. Refreshments provided.
Leader: David Fairbairn
Learn how to defend your faith in an increasingly secular world. We will explore concepts such as the Existence of God, the Meaning of Life, Objectivity of Truth, the Origins of the Universe, Foundation of Moral Values, and the Divinity of Jesus.
Each class we will focus on building your apologetics and debate skills, in order to confidently defend the hope that is within us. This class is presented by David Fairbairn, the director of Reasonable Faith, Vancouver Chapter.
Questions about Reasonable Faith Class? Click below.
Thursdays | 7-8PM
Hosted online via Zoom.
No cost. Sign up to receive the Zoom link.
Leader: Mely and Jorge Ferreira
As a group, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we will get to know, encourage and strengthen one another through prayers and the Word.
Our study will be in Matthew 24 to 25 “Jesus’ Olivet Discourse” Signs of the coming of the Lord and the end of the age.
If you’d prefer to join this study in-person, the same material will be worked through on the Thursday Afternoon Bible Study.
Have questions about Zoom Bible Study/Life Group? Click below.
October 17th, 24th, 31st, Nov 7th, Nov 14th
6:30-8:30PM
Online Meeting via ZOOM
Leaders: Jon Luesink & Jon Webber
Have you been wanting to be part of a small group in our Church? Are you longing to grow deeper in love for God by hearing from his Word? Have you been wondering how to share this transforming experience with others who don’t know Jesus like you do?
This Fall, Jon Luesink and John Webber will be offering an introduction to Journey Groups. Through four, two hour workshops you’ll get to taste and see what being a part of a group like this could be like. Watch the video below or visit the Discovery Bible Study website for more details.
Have questions about Introduction to Journey Groups? Click below.
Mondays | 7-8:30PM
October 25th, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & December 6th, 13th (8 sessions)
Sardis Fellowship | Upstairs Board Room
Sign-Up Required. Space is limited to 8 participants. Sign-up will be on a first come, first served basis.
Facilitator: Jill Luesink
(Please note the date change for this study. The start date was postponed one week, and the first session will be on Oct.25th.)
Churches that Heal is a safe and supportive place for those who are struggling, feeling stuck, and looking for healing and growth. Each session will consist of a teaching lesson by Christian Psychologist and Counsellor, Dr. Henry Cloud, followed by a carefully facilitated discussion. The last year has taken a toll on many of us. Churches that Heal might be just what you need to find encouragement, grace and strength to move forward.
Questions about Churches That Heal? Click below.
October 27th | 7-8:30PM
Sardis Fellowship | Fireside Room
Facilitator: Pastor Rob Shauf
Pastor Rob Shauf is meeting with Life Group Leaders to check in with how the fall is going, to do some brainstorming about what is working and what isn't, and to talk through some tools that will help Life Group Leaders to help people in their groups take their next best steps as disciples of Jesus.
Want more information about Life Groups? Click here.
October 13th, 20th, 27th & November 3rd, 10th, 17th (6 Sessions)
Coffee 9-9:30 AM | Study 9:30-10:30AM
Sardis Fellowship | Fireside Room
Cost: $10 per/person | Sign-Up Required
Leaders: Sardis Women Ministry Team
All women are invited to join us for this fall Bible Study on God’s Unbreakable Promises, from RightNow Media.
“How can you trust that God is good?
With the Bible at our fingertips, we have a story of God’s faithfulness right in front of us to show us one example after another of who God is. In this six-session study, we want to walk you through some of the promises and covenants God made with his people to understand more of the story of God and the big picture of his unfailing love for us.
Through this study, featuring teaching videos from Jennie Allen, Lauren Chandler, and Jada Edwards, you will discover:
The story of God throughout the Bible, and what it means for you now.
That God always keeps his word, even if we don’t.
That God never fails, even when his people do.
God always keeps his promises.”
Each session will begin by having coffee and connecting with one another from 9-9:30 a.m., then we will watch the provided video session together and follow with discussion from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
The $10 fee for this study will cover the cost of one God’s Unbreakable Promises Study Guide per person. The guide is a printed out 30 day daily devotional for your personal devotions to go along with the study.
While we will not be collecting fees online, we ask that participants please bring $10 cash to the first session to cover the materials.
Yes, there will be childcare provided. We will have our Preschool classroom open, and children will be all together to play.
However, we could use another hand helping to look after the child. So, if you or your older child/teenager is interested in volunteering to provide childcare for our study, please contact Jasmine Pedersen by clicking below.
Yes. For us to get an idea of how many people to expect, and have enough materials prepared, we are asking that women sign-up in advance. That being said, we also welcome drop-ins to our study from week to week.
Yes! Our Sardis Women Team plans on facilitating this same study during a weekday evening. Please stay tuned, as we hope to provide details on this in early September.
Have questions about the Sardis Women Bible Study? Click below.
October 19th, 26th & November 2nd, 9th, 16th (5 sessions)
7:15-9:00PM
Hosted over Zoom
Cost: $15 per couple for Alpha Pre-Marriage Course Study Journal
SIgn-up required. (Link to sign-up below.) All engaged couples invited to join.
Leaders: Pastor Rob & Diana Shauf
In the Fall of 2021, Sardis Fellowship is going to be offering "The Pre-Marriage Course" for couples in our Church and in our community who are engaged to be married and want to put their best foot forward.
“The Pre-Marriage Course is a series of five sessions to help engaged couples or those exploring the possibility of marriage, build strong foundations for their future together.
Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book, developed The Pre-Marriage Course to help couples invest in their relationship for a lasting marriage. Over five sessions, the course will help you to learn to communicate well, understand and appreciate your differences, and prepare for potential challenges. ”
We start each session all together as an online Zoom group, and do a quick check-in with Rob and Diana. Then, we will watch that week’s video clips, including taking pauses for couples to have discussion time between themselves. (We mute the couple’s microphones and turn off the camera for this portion.) At the end, Rob and Diana check in to make sure the content makes sense, answer any questions and make sure people know the assignment for the week. (Don’t worry, the assignments are easy and fun! Think: date nights!)
While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.
We are intentionally offering this course online through Zoom, because the course was designed to start important conversations in each couple, and being separate in our own homes, allows for a private conversation space. This works well, as long as each couple is joining the meeting from the same computer, this class runs very smoothly online.
Besides access to a computer to join us on Zoom, each couple will need a copy of the Alpha Pre-Marriage Course Study Journal. Journals can be purchased through Pastor Rob & Diana, by indicating you’d like them to order a copy during sign-up. Or, alternatively, you may order a copy yourself via Amazon.
Questions about Alpha Pre-Marriage Course? Click below.
October 8th | 5:30-8:30 PM
Sardis Fellowship Baptist Church | Foyer & Sanctuary
No cost. No sign-up necessary.
Leader: Pastor Tim Voth
Are you a musician and have interest in playing on a team on Sunday or just simply playing worship music with other musicians? Come on out to our Worship Jam Night!
We'll start with sharing some food together in the Foyer and then head into the auditorium to play through some songs together - ones we know and some new ones too.
If you're experienced or just a beginner this night is for you. People can take turns playing their instruments, learn from one another, and simply have some fun while we worship together!
Have a new worship song that you’ve been enjoying lately, and like to have it included at the Jam Night? Please contact Pastor Tim via email or click the button below prior to the event and he will try to include it.
Questions about Worship Jam Night? Click below.
Mondays | 9:30-11AM
Sardis Fellowship | Foyer
No sign up necessary. All women welcome.
Leader: Sue Worthylake
This is a casual connecting opportunity for any woman who would like to get to know other women from our Church, and enjoy a cup of coffee. Just show up.
On four Sundays starting in June (June 6th, 13th, 27th and July 4th) David Fairbairn is teaching a class on apologetics focusing on the historical evidence and reasonable arguments for the truth of the resurrection. David Fairbairn is the Chapter Director for Reasonable Faith Vancouver. These classes will be at 9am on Sunday Mornings and will be held according to what Covid Restrictions allow, either on zoom or in person.
Jorge and Mely Ferreira are hosting a Zoom bible study! A new series studying “the person of the Holy Spirit.”
Why Study the Person of the Holy Spirit?
Studying who the Holy Spirit is and how He works is so crucial because He indwells all believers. HE IS IN US. He has been working in and through us since we’ve accepted Jesus Christ as our Saviour. He is the guarantee of our salvation (Ephesians 1:14). Not only that, He teaches us who God is and what God wants from us. There are many more important reasons why we need to study the third person of the Trinity.
Please join us on this exciting journey in the presence of the Author of Scripture (2Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16).
Thursdays nights, June 3 – July 8, 2021
6:30-6:55 pm: Devotion ; Prayers; Mission Field and Hymn sing lead by Ivan and Lucy. Everyone welcome to join but not required.
7 - 8:15 pm: Teaching & Questions and Answers
On Sunday evenings, Eugene Braila is hosting a prayer meeting on zoom! If you want to join, click the button below!
We all love the idea of being healthy - of being our best emotionally, spiritually, and physically. The Daniel Plan offers a clear, simple way to be your healthiest you. Joining the study group gives you the benefit & strength of community as you take steps to improve your health. Our group has completed the 6-week series of The Daniel Plan and we want to keep going, so why not join us? Women are welcome, whether you are local or not, and whether you are a regular of Sardis Fellowship or not. Let's get healthy, as we spur one another on for our own good and for God's glory.
You'll need The Daniel Plan book & Study Guide. Zoom video and discussions are on Mondays, beginning March 8th, from 7-9 PM. Contact Jill Luesink by email: renewme43@gmail.com
Men! Join us Saturday at 9am on Zoom to connect with other men in our church and discuss the second episode in our new discipleship podcast. We start the conversation in the podcast and we’d like to continue the conversation in the zoom group!
At 9am, the zoom group will discuss the podcast! Tune in early if you’d like to listen to the podcast OVER the zoom call so it’s fresh in your mind when we go to discuss. The call will open around 8:30 and the podcast episode will play until the meeting starts, OR you can just listen to it on your own time by clicking below (or by subscribing to the sardis Fellowship discipleship podcast on spotify or apple podcasts)
Hey parents, Christmas is fast approaching and we all need some space to focus on what Christmas is really all about. So join us on ZOOM after the little ones have gone to bed to enjoy some fellowship with other parents and to look at some words we often associate with Christmas from the bible’s perspective. I hope it will be a refreshing and encouraging hour we get to spend together. So join us there every Friday until Christmas from 8pm to 9pm!
This group is running on Friday Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18 from 8-9pm.
On Fridays 5:30pm till 7pm in the fireside room at the church, Pastor Eugene Braila will be leading a prayer group at the church! Everyone who wants to be part of the group is welcome, so come and join him and others and pray, as the purpose of the meeting will be to learn about prayer by praying.
Pastor Eugene plans on eventually leading this group through “The Prayer Course" by Pete Greig that is on right now media. The course is composed of 8 sessions and there will also be a chance to take this course online as well if you would like to join our church in learning and practicing prayer but are unable to come in person.
Of course, all of the groups that meet in church engage in covid-safe practices, including contact tracing, physical distancing, and hand sanitizing.
This Bible Study is led by Mely and Debbie and is open to any ladies who would like to join! Please enter in the main double doors- Sign in at the table located near the entrance- there will be a sign-in sheet with a spot to put your name and contact tracing information, as well as hand sanitizer. Social distancing is in effect, and it’s easy to accommodate in our church’s sanctuary/worship centre.
Sardis Men's Bible study times are held on Thursday mornings from 9-11am! Men bring your Bibles as we walk through the Gospel of Matthew together. John Webber will be facilitating this time of prayer and study. Due to COVID, bring your own coffee, tea or other drink.
This group is meeting in the fireside room- we ask that men attending this study enter the church building through the north double doors at the far end of the building, sign in with their contact tracing information at the sign-in table located near those doors, and stay on that side of the building for the duration of their study. Physical distancing will be in place in the fireside room, and hand sanitizer is readily available.
For some, it has surfaced some painful experiences including stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, illnesses and addictions. Does this describe your experience? Christian psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud, has offered material to address mental and emotional health in a program called Churches that Heal. Our church can be a safe place for you to explore, address, and heal in areas where you are hurting. Jill Luesink will be facilitating a Churches that Heal care group on Monday evenings through October and November (Oct 19th, Oct 26th, Nov 2nd, Nov 9th, Nov 16th, Nov 23rd, Nov 30th). Sessions include DVD teachings and an accompanying workbook at a cost of $5 per person. Group size is limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Consider signing up with a trusted friend for added support.
On Tuesday Nights, Chris and Ruth Goodall are hosting their Care Group from 7pm-8:30pm in the fireside room at the church. Come and get to know people in our church better, laughing and learning together and praying for one another. There will be plenty of room to physically distance safely. Please note that people attending this small group will be required to use the north-facing entrance.
Have you been wanting to be part of a small group in our church? Are you longing to grow deeper in love for God by hearing from his Word? Have you been wondering how to share this transforming experience with others who don’t know Jesus like you do? In the fall, Jon Luesink will be offering an introduction to Journey Groups. Through four 2 hour workshops you’ll get to taste and see what being a part of a group like this could be like. Watch the video below for more details, or click this link to learn more!
Not a Bible study, not a small group-this is a refuge of compassion and support as you grieve any loss, including death, relationships, health, and hope. Come as needed and grow through your grief.
All men are invited to come for this weekly Bible Study.
All ladies are welcome to join us for this weekly study. Sorry, no childcare available.
All men are invited to come for this weekly Bible Study.
Young Adults (Age 24-Early 30’s) are invited out on Monday evenings from to the home of someone from our Church, starting on Jan.13th for a Bible Study and fellowship.
For address or other information, please contact the Church Office.
Young Adults (Age 18-23) are invited out on Monday evenings from to the home of someone from our Church, starting on Jan.13th for a Bible Study and fellowship.
