Announcements for June 28th, 2009

June 28, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ We welcome to our service this morning Kathy Alexander who will be singing the song “On my Knees”. Kathy started to sing in church as a teenager and eventually became the worship leader and Music Director at Grace Lutheran Church, where she often sang with George Roberts. She graduated from UVIC with a BMus. in 1998. Kathy has taught music at a number of schools in Victoria and is currently Choir Director with the Victoria Children’s Choir. When she isn’t doing that, Kathy has three small children under the age of four who keep her busy .

~ This summer the C.E. Committee is planning to offer another edition of “Adventure Camp”. Talk to Samantha Johnston for more information. The Camp will be held July 13 – 17th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Helpers are still needed.

~ David and Cathie Phillips and CBM will lead an unforgettable tour of Turkey next October 18th to October 30th. See the Bulletin Board for more information if you think you might be able to join the Phillips on this amazing tour!

~ The church building is being rented on Thursday evening.

~ The Art Club meets for the final time next Saturday, July 4th, for the last time this season and will resume again on Saturday, August 29th.

Reminders

Used Stamps for the Leprosy Mission, and Bar Codes for Island Farms Products can be dropped off at boxes located on the table near the coat rack. Mustard Seed food donations are also collected in the same area, near the coat rack.

June 28th, 2009 Bulletin

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Announcements for June 21st, 2009

June 22, 2009 in Announcements, Uncategorized by Jeff | No comments

~ PRAYER EVENT: It is our great privilege to converse with Almighty God, Who, in His great love, wants to converse with us. As James puts it, “Come near to God and He will come near to you” James 4:8. On Thursday, June 25, 2009, from 7- 8 p.m., the Deacons invite you to a time of prayerful discernment of God’s ongoing guidance for our congregation. You will not be asked to pray out loud but your presence is still considered important. Child care will be provided. The Deacons are praying that this kind of Prayer Event becomes a holy habit of our congregation.

~ This summer the C.E. Committee is planning to offer another edition of “Adventure Camp”. Talk to Samantha Johnston for more information. The Camp will be held July 13 – 17th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Helpers are still needed.

~ The Baptist Women will be holding their ANNUAL STRAWBERRY TEA on Saturday, June 27th, 2009, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. This year the ladies will have a silent auction, home baking, attic treasures, along with a children’s table and entertainment. Adult tickets are $5.00, family - $12.00 and children 7 and under - $3.00.

~ David and Cathie Phillips and CBM will lead an unforgettable tour of Turkey next October 18th to October 30th. See the Bulletin Board for more information if you think you might be able to join the Phillips on this amazing tour!

~ Would you like to pray regularly for one of our church family children? Please speak to Fran Barton if interested.

~ At an extraordinary Business Meeting on June 13, 2009, the Vancouver Island Association of CBWC Churches was officially dissolved. The Sylvan Acres Camp property has been transferred to the CBWC and the Camp Board will now report to CBWC. It is hoped that the new arrangement will strengthen the work of Sylvan Acres Camp and the work of the churches together.

~ A Newsletter from CBM (Canadian Baptist Ministries) arrived this week. Check out the LiteratureTable to get a copy.

June 21st 2009 Bulletin

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Announcements for June 14th, 2009

June 14, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ The Church Picnic is today, immediately following the worship service. The picnic will be held on the “North Lawn”. We will be sharing a picnic-style potluck lunch and coffee, tea, juice and ice cream are supplied. After lunch there will be games and fun activities for all ages, so we encourage everyone to make an effort to stay for this event and have a great time of fellowship, even if you can’t play the games. See you there later!

~ PRAYER EVENT: It is our great privilege to converse with Almighty God who in His great love, wants to converse with us. As James puts it, “Come near to God and He will come near to you” James 4:8. On Thursday, June 25, 2009, from 7 – 8 p.m., the Deacons invite you to a time of prayerful discernment of God’s ongoing guidance for our congregation. You will not be asked to pray out loud but your presence is still considered important. Child care will be provided. The Deacons are praying that this kind of Prayer Event becomes a holy habit of our congregation.

~ This summer the C.E. Committee is planning to offer another edition of “Adventure Camp”. Talk to Samantha Johnston for more information. The Camp will be held July 13 – 17th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Helpers are still needed.

~ The Baptist Women will be holding their ANNUAL STRAWBERRY TEA on Saturday, June 27th, 2009, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. This year the ladies will have a silent auction, home baking, attic treasures, a children’s table and entertainment. Adult tickets are $5.00, family - $12.00 and children 7 and under - $3.00.

~ David and Cathie Phillips and CBM will lead an unforgettable tour of Turkey next October 18th to October 30th. See the Bulletin Board for more information.

~ Would you like to pray regularly for one of our church family children? Please speak to Fran Barton if interested.

Bulletin for June 14th, 2009

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Announcements for May 24th, 2009

May 22, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ The Church Picnic will be on Sunday, June 14th, immediately following the worship service. The picnic will be held on the “north lawn”.

~ Ryan Johnston’s Graduation Ceremony will be held Sunday, May 31st, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church VANCOUVER, B.C. Everyone is welcome to attend.

~ New Life Church in Duncan is hosting a “Reasons to Believe” Conference with Hugh Ross (Astronomer) and Ken Sample (Theologian) on May 31st and June 1st. Check out the details at www.newlifechurch.bc.ca

~ There are two flower beds that need someone to lovingly keep them free of weeds. If interested, please speak to George Cooper.

~ An Extraordinary Vancouver Island Association meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Forge in Victoria (formerly Western Community Baptist Church). The meeting agenda will focus on consideration of a motion to dissolve VIA as a Society.

~ There is a poster on our Missions Bulletin Board which shows photos of all the current CBM missionaries. Take a look when you have a moment.

~ Next week there are “renters” in this building on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

~ A bridal shower for Samantha Preston is being planned for Monday evening, June 8th, at 7:00 p.m. All the ladies in the church are welcome and encouraged to attend.

~ The Baptist Women will be holding their ANNUAL STRAWBERRY TEA on Saturday, June 27th, 2009, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. This year the ladies will have a silent auction, home baking, attic treasures, a children’s table and entertainment. Adult tickets are $5.00, family - $12.00 and children 7 and under - $3.00.

~ We are grateful for the donations given to Solidarity Sunday. $151.75 was given by the congregation and another $157.50 was donated by the Baptist Women.

May 24th, 2009 Bulletin

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Announcements for May 17th, 2009

May 17, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ The Church Picnic will be on Sunday, June 14th, immediately following the worship service. The picnic will be held on the “north lawn”.

~ Thanks to all those who made a contribution to Solidarity Sunday. Your gift is much appreciated!

~ A Work Party! - this coming Saturday, May 23rd, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Everyone is invited to this morning of looking after our building and grounds. There will be an important task for everyone who shows up!

~ There are two flower beds that need someone to lovingly keep them free of weeds. If interested, please speak to George Cooper.

~ Regular Part-time Administrative Volunteer(s) wanted: Want to contribute in a peaceful, positive environment on a regular basis? Help out in a meaningful ministry at South Island Centre for Counselling and Training. We are in desperate need of some regular volunteer help in the office. A commitment to 2 hours per week is desired. Duties are variable but could include such tasks as reception, filing, and data entry. As an arm of the Christian community, South Island Centre helps people grow toward healthy relationships with God, self and others through counselling, as well as consulting with clergy and training the caring community. If you would like to join our team, please contact Barbara Underhill @ 472-2851 or info@southislandcentre.ca

~ Early Childhood Education (ECE) manager and staff needed for Bethel Kid Zone, new Christian childcare center in Sidney for 3-5 year olds. An opportunity to create a new and exciting program in an innovative and purpose-built setting. Please send resumes and letters by May 24 to:

Al Kelly
10041 Cotoneaster Place
Sidney, BC V8L 3N9

For more information, call Gillian Bryan, (day phone 250-388-7696) (evening phone 250-386-5101)

~ Are you looking for quiet, centrally located, affordable office space for your ministry? We have such a space available at South Island Centre for Counselling and Training (3821A Cedar Hill Cross Road) Wireless internet and wiring for separate phone available. If you are interested, please contact Barbara Underhill @ 472-2851 or info@southislandcentre.ca

~ An Extraordinary Vancouver Island Association meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Forge in Victoria (formerly Western Community Baptist Church). The meeting agenda will focus on consideration of a motion to dissolve VIA as a Society.

~ The Baptist Women will be holding their ANNUAL STRAWBERRY TEA on Saturday, June 27th, 2009, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. This year the ladies will have a silent auction, home baking, attic treasures, a children’s table and entertainment. Adult tickets are $5.00, family - $12.00 and children 7 and under - $3.00.

~ There is a poster on our Missions Bulletin Board which shows photos of all the current CBM missionaries. Take a look when you have a moment.

Bulletin for May 17th, 2009

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Announcements for May 3rd, 2009

May 3, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ Our next Congregational Meeting is Thursday, May 14th, at 7:30 p.m.

~ The Canadian Bible Society is sponsoring a Vancouver Island “Bike for Bibles” from August 1 - 7. See the Literature Table for brochures.

~ Men’s Retreat: The men of Gateway Baptist Church extend an invitation to men at ELB to join them for a “Men’s Getaway” at Capernwray Bible Centre on Thetis Island from August 14 to August 16, 2009. Registrations must be in by May 7th. See Literature Table for more information.

~ This week Thursday, May 7th, is the Fund Raiser for the Cridge Respitality Program featuring Louise Rose and Choir, auctions and fabulous desserts. See Bulletin Board for more details. At this time only phone-in tickets left (250) 220-2306.

~ Every Mothers Day, Canadian Baptists across the country come together for a very special reason: Solidarity Sunday. This symbolic event enables us to stand in unity with our brothers and sisters in need around the world.

This year we are focusing on Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim nation, where over 40 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. We want to raise support for dedicated men and women who are committed to sharing God’s love in word and deed, even in places that are difficult to reach.

Through Solidarity Sunday, you can help them. Funds raised will better equip a remarkable group of men and women in Indonesia. You can help develop and support these dedicated leaders.

~ Les Biggs will be attending the “Van Gelder Consultation” On May 6th & 7th at Carey Theological College in Vancouver.

May 3rd, 2009 Bulletin

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Announcements for April 26th, 2009

April 25, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ Our next Congregational Meeting is Thursday, May 14th, at 7:30 p.m.

~ Visual Arts Celebration - A reminder that this is the last day of the Art Show. Things will close up at the end of the Fellowship hour. If you haven’t been out yet this weekend, take some time to enjoy the beautiful works of art done by a large number of talented people.

~ The Canadian Bible Society is sponsoring a Vancouver Island “Bike for Bibles” from August 1 – 7. See the Literature Table for brochures.

~ Men’s Retreat: The men of Gateway Baptist Church extend an invitation to men at ELB to join them for a “Men’s Getaway” at Capernwray Bible Centre on Thetis Island from August 14 to August 16, 2009. Registrations must be in by April 30th. See Literature Table for more information.

~ There will be a Fund Raiser for the Cridge Respitality Program featuring Louise Rose and Choir, Auctions and fabulous desserts on Thursday, May 7th. See Bulletin Board for more details or speak to Greg Hatton for tickets.

~ Every Mothers Day, Canadian Baptists across the country come together for a very special reason: Solidarity Sunday. This symbolic event enables us to stand in unity with our brothers and sisters in need around the world. This year we are focusing on Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim nation, where over 40 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Enclosed in material to help you raise support for dedicated men and women who are committed to sharing God’s love in word and deed, even in places that are difficult to reach. Through Solidarity Sunday, you can help them. Funds raised will better equip a remarkable group of men and women in Indonesia. You can help develop and support these dedicated leaders.

~ The Hospitality Coordinator is once again asking for your help. We have only today signed up and then the slate is empty. Can anyone spare a Sunday to help out and bring some cookies? Store-bought cookies are just fine. Thanks for your consideration and help!

Announcements for April 26th, 2009

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Kingdom Conversation #4 Missional Renaissance – April 18, 2009

April 21, 2009 in Missional by Jeff | No comments

Literature about the Missional Church is growing very quickly. There is a sense in many circles that something new is developing in the North American church that holds more encouragement for the 21st century church than anything else in recent memory. In his 2009 book, Missional Renaissance, Reggie McNeal writes very boldly about the changes underway.

“The rise of the missional church is the single biggest development in Christianity since the Reformation. The post-Reformation church of the modern era differed remarkably from its medieval predecessor. The missional church will just as dramatically distinguish itself from what we now call ‘church’….This missional understanding of Christianity is undoing Christianity as a religion. The expression of the Christian movement in North America is fundamentally altering before our eyes. The shifts are tectonic. They involve both form and content. These developments go way beyond denominational affiliations, party labels (liberal, conservative, mainline, evangelical), corporate worship styles (contemporary, traditional), program methodological approaches (purpose driven, seeker friendly), or even cultural stances, (postmodern, emergent, emerging). The missional development goes to the very heart of what the church is, not just what it does. It redefines the church’s role in the world in a way that breaks sharply with prevailing church notions. These differences are so huge as to make missional and nonmissional expressions of Christianity practically unrecognizable to each other.”

A sign that God is at work is often evident in how many barriers are transcended. The Missional Conversation, with a renewed appreciation for the importance of the kingdom of God, can be found in many, many different denominations. To help you get a better sense of the depth and breadth of this conversation, I am including three websites for you to visit and see different facets of the Missional Conversation at work.

Two of these websites are connected to Tyndale Seminary in Toronto. Some of the information in these two websites overlap but in the first Tyndale website, a good deal of literature is made available online not noted in the second website.

The Forge Canada website is a recent venture between an Australian group and Cam Roxburgh of a CBWC church in Surrey. Also, Gary Nelson of CBM fame, has recently published a book (Nov 2008) titled, Borderland Churches, A Congregation’s Invitation to Missional Living.”

What missional resources are you aware of that might be shared with the rest of the group?

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Announcements for April 19th, 2009

April 21, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ Our Easter Potluck is happening today immediately following the worship service. There is plenty for everyone.

~ William Carey Institute offers Creative Learning experiences that equip church congregations and individual Christians in their ministry, personal development and spiritual journey with Jesus Christ. See their brochure on the literature table.

~ Visual Arts Celebration - A reminder that this special event is NEXT WEEKEND and the Art Group is looking for a large turnout for this event. Grand opening – Friday, April 24th - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday noon to 1:00 p.m. Registration forms are available in the foyer to enter your artwork.

~ The Adult Sunday School Class on “Telling Yourself the Truth” ended today. Thanks to all those who participated.

~ The Canadian Bible Society is sponsoring a Vancouver Island “Bike for Bibles” from August 1 – 7. See the Literature Table for brochures.

~ Men’s Retreat: The men of Gateway Baptist Church extend an invitation to men at ELB to join them for a “Men’s Getaway” at Capernwray Bible Centre on Thetis Island from August 14 to August 16, 2009. Registrations must be in by April 30th. See Literature Table for more information.

~ The next Craft Group meeting will be this Tuesday, April 21st and it is important this time to let Joan know if you will be attending in order to have enough beading supplies for the class, which will be taught by Lu Funk.

~ There will be a Fund Raiser for the Cridge Respitality Program featuring Louise Rose and Choir, Auctions and fabulous desserts on Thursday, May 7th. See Bulletin Board for more details or speak to Greg Hatton for tickets.

April 19th Bulletin

Announcements for April 22nd, 2009

April 13, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ An Adult Sunday School class happens each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. This class focuses on learning ways to get rid of those defective thought patterns that mess up your experience of God and life. The book, which forms the basis of the discussion, is “Telling Yourself the Truth” by William Backus and Marie Chapian.

~ Our Easter Potluck will be on Sunday, April 19th, immediately following the worship service. Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer what you plan to bring.

~ William Carey Institute offers Creative Learning experiences that equip church congregations and individual Christians in their ministry, personal development and spiritual journey with Jesus Christ. See their brochure on the literature table.

~ Visual Arts Celebration - A reminder that this special event is quickly approaching and the Art Group is looking for a large turnout for this event. Grand opening – Friday, April 24th – 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday noon to 1:00 p.m. Registration forms are now available in the foyer to enter your artwork.

~ Someone in the congregation is missing a tall cooking pot since the Valentine’s Day Spaghetti dinner. If you happen to have an extra pot at home that isn’t yours, could you return it at your earliest convenience? The owner really misses it! Thanks very much!

~ The Canadian Bible Society is sponsoring a Vancouver Island “Bike for Bibles” from August 1 – 7. See the Literature Table for brochures.

~ Men’s Retreat: The men of Gateway Baptist Church extend an invitation to men at ELB to join them for a “Men’s Getaway” at Capernwray Bible Centre on Thetis Island from August 14 to August 16, 2009. Registrations must be in by April 30th. See Literature Table for more information.

~ The Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, April 23rd, instead of this coming Thursday.

~ The next Craft Group meeting will be on Tuesday, April 21st and Lu Funk will show us more beading techniques. We need to know numbers for this particular date so Lu can put enough kits together. Please let Joan know if you will be attending.

April 12th Bulletin 2009.pdf

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