June 2009

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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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June 28th, 2009 – Les Biggs

June 28, 2009 in Sermons by Jeff | No comments

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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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June 14th, 2009 – Les Biggs

June 14, 2009 in Sermons by Jeff | No comments

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