Elk Lake Baptist Church

~ The next meeting of the Lunch Bunch is Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 12 noon. This will be a potluck and will be held here in our Fellowship Hall.

~ South Island Centre for Counselling and Training is again offering “The Ebb and Flow of Life”, a course on grief and loss starting Wednesday, September 22nd. It has been very well received and consistently has a waiting list long before it is presented. If you are interested, be sure to sign up early.

~ “Surviving the Single Parent Jungle” is another helpful course offered through South Island Centre for Counselling and Training. Please see the poster on the bulletin board. This course is available to all regardless of whether they can pay the full amount or not. Registration is limited, so those interested should sign up soon. Free child-minding is available during the course hours.

~ The Annual ELB Corn Roast is scheduled for Sunday, September 12th, following the morning worship service. More details to follow later.

~ On September 26, 2010, Doug and Jill Janzen will be with us for the morning worship service, updating us on their work in Brazil at the seminary.

~ IMPORTANT: Please be aware that there is a First Aid Kit available for anyone who needs it, located in the cupboard above the counter just outside the Nursery. It has always been there but it has been discovered that a number of people are not aware of its location.

~ “Our Daily Bread” for September, October and November is on the literature table in the foyer for those who are interested.

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~ “It is with sadness that we let you know of the passing of Penny Walker, wife of Allan Walker (pastor of Qualicum Community Baptist). Penny passed away on Friday, August 6th due to complications with pneumonia after suffering from Huntington’s Disease for many years. The memorial service for Penny was on Wednesday, August 11th.”

~ “Surviving the Single Parent Jungle” is another helpful course offered through South Island Centre for Counselling and Training. Please see the poster on the bulletin board. This course is available to all regardless of whether they can pay the full amount or not. Registration is limited, so those interested should sign up soon. Free child-minding is available during the course hours.

~ “South Island Centre for Counselling and Training” is again offering “The Ebb and Flow of Life”, a course on grief and loss starting Wednesday, September 22nd. It has been very well received and consistently has a waiting list long before it is presented. If you are interested be sure to sign up early.

~ The Canadian Baptists of Western Canada Residential Camps and their directors are as follows:

• Keats Camps – Greg Duskin
• Gull Lake Centre – Steve Roadhouse
• Mill Creek Baptist Church Camp – Calley Erickson
• Camp Wapiti – Jeremy Landon
• The Quest at Christopher Lake – Sean Cruickshanks
• Katepwa Baptist Kamp – Chris Senger

~ The Annual ELB Corn Roast is scheduled for Sunday, September 12th, following the morning worship service. More details to follow later.

~ On September 26, 2010, Doug and Jill Janzen will be with us for the morning worship service, updating us on their work in Brazil at the seminary.

~ IMPORTANT: Please be aware that there is a First Aid Kit available for anyone who needs it, located in the cupboard above the counter just outside the Nursery. It has always been there but it has been discovered that a number of people are not aware of its location.

~ “Our Daily Bread” for September, October and November is on the literature table in the foyer for those who are interested.

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~ Les Biggs will be back in the office on Tuesday, August 17. We pray he comes back refreshed and rested.

~ We are pleased to welcome back Ken Hillmer this morning to our pulpit and as a friend. May God bless your words to our hearts today.

~ Job Opportunity – Receptionist/Full-Time. The Cridge Centre For the Family has an opening for a receptionist at the Admin/Seniors Building on Hillside. If you or anyone you know might be interested, see the Bulletin Board for more details.

~ There is a new Christian 24/7 TV Channel available on the website for those who are interested. You can watch this at www.wpemtv47.com

~ With regard to tickets for Paul Young’s “The Shack” Meet the Author – There were a couple of calls this week about buying tickets from us. We do not have tickets for this event. They can be purchased at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney.

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~ Les Biggs is on vacation and will be back in the office on August 17. During his time off, all church related matters requiring attention may be directed to our Moderator, Greg Hatton. Items for the bulletin should be given to Adriana Hatton by 11 a.m. on Friday mornings. Adriana is in the office from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.

~ We are pleased to welcome back Ryan Johnston this Sunday to our pulpit and as a friend. May God bless your words to our hearts today.

~ Job Opportunity – Receptionist/Full-Time. The Cridge Centre For the Family has an opening for a receptionist at the Admin/Seniors Building on Hillside. If you or anyone you know might be interested, see the Bulletin Board for more details.

~ There is a new Christian 24/7 TV Channel available on the website for those who are interested. You can watch this at www.wpemtv47.com

~ With regard to tickets for Paul Young’s “The Shack” Meet the Author – There were a couple of calls this week about buying tickets from us. We do not have tickets for this event. They can be purchased at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney.

August-8th-2010-bulletin

~ Les Biggs is on vacation and will be back in the office on August 17. During his time off, all church related matters requiring attention may be directed to our Moderator, Greg Hatton. Items for the bulletin should be given to Adriana Hatton by 11 a.m. on Friday mornings. Adriana is in the office from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.

~ We are pleased to have Peter Day with us this morning to fill in for Les Biggs. We look forward to hearing what God has placed on his heart to share with us.

~ Thank you to those who signed up for refreshments for our
after-service fellowship hour this month. Much appreciated! 

~ Job Opportunity – Receptionist/Full-Time. The Cridge Centre For the Family has an opening for a receptionist at the Admin/Seniors Building on Hillside. If you or anyone you know might be interested, see the Bulletin Board for more details.

August-1st-2010-bulletin

~ Les Biggs began his vacation this week. Les will be back in the office on August 17. During his time off, all church related matters requiring attention may be directed to our Moderator, Greg Hatton. Items for the bulletin should be given to Adriana Hatton by 11 a.m. on Friday mornings. Adriana is in the office from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.

~ The Keats Camps Summer Schedule is posted on the bulletin board. This is a CBWC camp that is reaching out to Vancouver Island while Sylvan Acres Camp is undergoing changes

~ Surviving the Single Parent Jungle is another helpful course offered through South Island Centre for Counselling and Training. Please see the poster on the bulletin board. This course is available to all regardless of whether they can pay the full amount or not. Registration is limited so please have those interested sign up soon. Free child-minding is available during the course hours.

~ Ladies, there are still containers and other items in the kitchen, left over from the Strawberry Tea. Please take a look to see if any belong to you and take them home to avoid clutter. There are names or initials on some of them. Thank you.

~ Photos Wanted: If anyone took photos or knows of guests who took photos at the recent Strawberry Tea, including the Lobby tables, please contact Anne Jarvis.

~ There is no one signed up for the entire month of August for the Coffee Hour. Please speak to Joan Christensen or Adriana Hatton or just sign up if you can do anything over the next few weeks. This is the last Sunday we have anyone signed up. Thanks!

“Meet the Author” – Wm. Paul Young – The Shack – New York bestseller for 70 weeks

5:00 PM, Sunday, August 22
Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon Ave. Sidney BC

You will be captivated by the creativity and imagination of “The Shack”, and before you know it you’ll be experiencing God as never before.

• Author’s story with Q & A session
• Book signing (bring your book)
• Live music

Tickets can be purchased through the Mary Winspear Centre
250-656-0275 – $15.00 admission

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~ Les Biggs begins vacation this week. Les will be back in the office on August 17. During his time off, all church related matters requiring attention may be directed to our Moderator, Greg Hatton. Items for the bulletin should be given to Adriana Hatton by 11 a.m. on Friday mornings. Adriana is in the office from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.

~ Next week, Rick Downe and Mel Jarvis are going to tag team the sermon time and wrestle it to almost complete submission.

~ The Keats Camps Summer Schedule is posted on the bulletin board. This is a CBWC camp that is reaching out to Vancouver Island while Sylvan Acres Camp is undergoing changes

~ Surviving the Single Parent Jungle is another helpful course offered through South Island Centre for Counselling and Training. Please see the poster on the bulletin board. This course is available to all regardless of whether they can pay the full amount or not. Registration is limited so please have those interested sign up soon. Free child-minding is available during the course hours.

~ The July BC Christian News is available today on the literature table in the foyer.

~ Ladies, there are containers and other items in the kitchen, left over from the Strawberry Tea. Please take a look to see if any belong to you and take them home to avoid clutter. Thank you.

~ Photos Wanted: If anyone took photos or knows of guests who took photos at the recent Strawberry Tea, including the Lobby tables, please contact Anne Jarvis.

~ The Coffee Hour after the service needs help again! Are there some kind souls out there who will take a turn doing some baking, even if you can’t spend the time in the church kitchen? That might help someone serve in the kitchen who doesn’t have the time or the skills to bake? If you’ve never taken a turn, someone will be pleased to help you learn the ropes, so to speak. Please speak to Joan Christensen or Adriana Hatton if you can do anything over the next few weeks. This is the last Sunday we have signed up. Thanks!

“Meet the Author” – Wm. Paul Young – The Shack – New York bestseller for 70 weeks 5:00 PM, Sunday, August 22 Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave. Sidney BC

You will be captivated by the creativity and imagination of “The Shack”, and before you know it you’ll be experiencing God as never before.

1. Author’s story with Q & A session
2. Book signing (bring your book)
3. Live music

Tickets can be purchased through the Mary Winspear Centre 250-656-0275 – $15.00 admission

July-18th-2010-Bulletin

~ The Keats Camps Summer Schedule is posted on the bulletin board. This is a CBWC camp that is reaching out to Vancouver Island while Sylvan Acres Camp is undergoing changes

~ Carey Theological College will be offering courses in Kelowna on an ongoing basis starting this fall. Carey Theological College and Taylor College in Edmonton are working together on this endeavour.

~ SERVE provides an opportunity for youth from across all Canadian Baptist churches to join together to serve a community in Western Canada. This short mission trip gives youth a chance to meet each other, form friendships and make a difference. This year, our youth will go to Flin Flon, a community of 6,000 in Northern Manitoba to paint, clean parks, do environmental projects and generally do whatever needs to be done. SERVE helps teens realize they can make a difference right here in Canada. It makes a statement that our own communities matter. This outstanding ministry has an extensive history with our teens, churches and outreach to the places they have visited. Much good work has been done. Over the last five years, 45 out of our 170 churches and over 650 teens and their leaders have been involved with the SERVE/BWA summer project. Great community has been experienced and grown amongst them.

~ The July BC Christian News is available today on the literature table in the foyer.

~ Ladies, there are containers and other items in the kitchen, left over the Strawberry Tea. Please take a look to see if any belong to you and take them home to avoid clutter. Thank you.

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~ The Keats Camps Summer Schedule is posted on the bulletin board. This is a CBWC camp that is reaching out to Vancouver Island while Sylvan Acres Camp is undergoing changes

~ About collecting Stamps for the Leprosy Mission: The Leprosy Mission will continue to receive regular stick-on stamps of any kind. They are able to sell these stamps as a way of raising funds for the Leprosy Mission. These stamps may be deposited in the collection box by the coat rack. Envelopes with printed postage are NO LONGER being accepted as the Leprosy Mission does not receive any funds for them.

~ Carey Theological College will be offering courses in Kelowna on an ongoing basis starting this fall. Carey Theological College and Taylor College in Edmonton are working together on this endeavour.

~ SERVE provides an opportunity for youth from across all Canadian Baptist churches to join together to serve a community in Western Canada. This short mission trip gives youth a chance to meet each other, form friendships and make a difference. This year, our youth will go to Flin Flon, a community of 6,000 in Northern Manitoba to paint, clean parks, do environmental projects and generally do whatever needs to be done. SERVE helps teens realize they can make a difference right here in Canada. It makes a statement that our own communities matter. This outstanding ministry has an extensive history with our teens, churches and outreach to the places they have visited. Much good work has been done. Over the last five years, 45 out of our 170 churches and over 650 teens and their leaders have been involved with the SERVE/BWA summer project. Great community has been experienced and grown amongst them.

~ The July BC Christian News is available today on the literature table in the foyer.

~ Ladies, if you have any containers or other items in the kitchen, please take them home to avoid clutter. Also, if anyone bought the cookie jar the Sunday after the Strawberry Tea (it was blue and white in colour and had the words “BISCOTTI” on it), could you please talk to Adriana after church for a moment? I’ll be in the kitchen on coffee duty. Thank you.

July 4th 2010 Bulletin

~ Les and Carol Biggs will be attending the CBWC Pastors and Spouse retreat in Richmond BC, on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Paddy and Carole Ducklow will be leading the sessions. The BC and Yukon Assembly begins Friday at 2 pm which Les and Carol will also attend.

~ About collecting Stamps for the Leprosy Mission: The Leprosy Mission will continue to receive regular stick-on stamps of any kind. They are able to sell these stamps as a way of raising funds for the Leprosy Mission. These stamps may be deposited in the collection box by the coat rack. Envelopes with printed postage are NO LONGER being accepted as the Leprosy Mission does not receive any funds for them.

~ QUEENSWOOD RETREAT CENTRE – It is with great sadness that we share the news that Queenswood retreat centre will close permanently on October 1st, 2010. In March 2010, the Sisters of St. Ann announced the sale of their Arbutus Road property to the University of Victoria (UVic). It was hoped that Queenswood might continue its operations as a tenant of the university. Negotiations for a lease with UVic proceeded with good will, but with the best terms possible, capital and operational expenses would require fundraising a minimum of $3.5 million over the next five years in order to fund a 10-year lease, capital costs and operations. We were advised by fundraising experts that this target is not feasible. Therefore, last week the Queenswood Board of Directors recommended the orderly closure of Queenswood.

June 27th, 2010 Bulletin