Pilgrim Church

"A Sheep’s Journey” with Drew Melton- Psalm 23
10:30 AM

For many of us who have lived the Christian life for some time, Psalm 23 is a familiar text. I’ve often heard it especially at funeral services. But when we look closely at the twenty-third psalm, when we hear its language and follow its imagery, the psalm itself is a journey. It shows us a very human journey, a journey of life, but through the eyes of a sheep. It’s a journey for all of us.

“What does it mean to be Jesus Centered?”   Matt. 10:1-4

John Hau

John Hau is the lead pastor at Reality Church in Vancouver — a community centered on the person, life, gospel, and hope of Jesus.  John is a father of three and is married to his wife, Sarah.  John loves to be active and enjoys playing soccer and hockey in his spare time.  

“The Gardener King” with Joshua Liem

John 1:1-3; 20:14-15a

News of wildfires, record breaking heat waves, droughts, and famine seem all too common.  How is the church called to respond in a climate emergency?  Where is Jesus?  Join us this Sunday for a Creation-care oriented worship service!

“The Nathaniel Story” - John 1:43-51

Lawrence T. Cheung

Lawrence Cheung is a certified clinical chaplain working for St. Paul's Hospital and St. John Hospice in Vancouver. He primarily works with folks with chronic pain and in palliative/hospice care. He and his family call Willingdon Church home. Prior to that they had been part of the Mennonite Brethren family for over 30 years. Outside of work Lawrence enjoys being in perpetual angst cheering for his beloved Canucks and marathon training. He is in firm belief if he keeps his current pace he will qualify for the Boston Marathon when he reaches age 79. 

“Pressing Towards the Goal” with Darren Lof - Philippians 3:12-4:1

“Unity in the Body” with Rev. David Cho

1 Cor. 12:12-14

Conflicts happen in human relationships including church. However, we are called to pursue unity under the headship of Jesus Christ and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

David Cho pastors at Vancouver Zion Baptist Church and also teaches at Eric Hamber Secondary School. He has been married to his wife, Angela for 26 years and has two young adult daughters.

🔐 Pastor Shel's Final Sunday Q&A!
For Shel’s final Sunday at Pilgrim, we will host a Q&A during the teaching time. Questions and answer/conversation is an ancient teaching format. It’s a great time to bring a guest and anything on your mind about Jesus, Church, Christianity and the world to a Sunday gathering!

🔐 Q&A Sunday! - For Pastor Shel’s final two Sundays at Pilgrim, we will host a Q&A during the teaching time. It’s a great time to bring a guest and any question on your mind about Jesus, Church, Christianity and the world!

Home Wrecker and Bird Watcher
Matthew 10:24-39
The family is vital and important and much of the Evangelical church has trumpeted “Family values!” Indeed, we agree and are for families woven into the natural order by God. But, the family can become an idol against God as well. Whether conservative, progressive, or a mixture of both, following Jesus may force a demotion of the family—not something we seek (that’s cultic), but a possibility as we follow Christ. Hopefully this is not taken to the extreme, but it often happens in various ways. However, there is good news in this, too.

🔎 Get Close with Shel Boese - We continue teaching through the Ordinary Time, Church Year stories from the ancient biographer of Jesus, Matthew. Jesus instructs his disciples to spread the word about his Kingdom. Jesus tells them (and us by extension) to "Get Close" to people. This message is needed for those who are told by culture or religion to build walls. Not only do we learn something about how the Jesus kingdom grows, we learn we are called to be answers to prayer.