June 2010

~ 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.

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~ Adult Sunday School has concluded its current study of Joseph. The Adult Sunday School Class will reconvene in the fall.

~ 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.

~ From Sylvan Acres: Under the excellent guidance of the Sylvan Board, with Rob Filgate as chair, a new director (Calley Erickson) has been appointed. Calley and Carrie have led several areas in our family of churches, including, over the last few years, Mill Creek (a CBWC Camp near Pincher Creek, Alta.)

~ 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.

~ The church building has been rented for a wedding this coming weekend. It will be in used on Friday, June 25th from 4 – 5 pm and on Saturday from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.

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~ Communion will be next Sunday.

~ Adult Sunday School has concluded its current study of Joseph. The Adult Sunday School Class will reconvene in the fall.

~ From Sylvan Acres: Under the excellent guidance of the Sylvan Board, with Rob Filgate as chair, a new director (Calley Erickson) has been appointed. Calley and Carrie have led several areas in our family of churches, including, over the last few years, Mill Creek (a CBWC Camp near Pincher Creek, Alta.)

~ The church picnic is today following the morning worship service. The picnic will be held on the North Lawn again this year. 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.

~ Executive Minister Reappointed The Board of Directors of Canadian Baptists of Western Canada is very pleased to announce they have reappointed Jeremy Bell as Executive Minister for another 5 years. His second term will extend to June, 2015.

“Jeremy was hired 5 years ago because he has a great ability to dream outside the box. He has great visioning skills,” said Jan Paasuke, the Board Chair. “Over the past 5 years, he has put many new initiatives into play, such as Listening Sessions, urban camping and local short-term missions as something separate from CBM. He has shown he has the ability to move us in a different direction and be more effective in the future.”

~ Director of Ministry Appointed Jeremy Bell, Executive Minister of Canadian Baptists of Western Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Webber as Director of Ministry, effective June 1, 2010. As Director of Ministry, Bob will coordinate more than 50 Ministry networks, denominational committees, Camp Boards and Board Committees of the CBWC on behalf of the Executive Minister.

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~ Adult Sunday School has concluded its current study of Joseph. The Adult Sunday School Class will reconvene in the fall.

~ You are invited to a Worship Workshop at Emmanuel Baptist, June 11-13 lead by Ken Dosso. This is a hands-on workshop where worship leaders and team members can learn technically, musically and spiritually from Ken’s coaching of worship teams from various churches. Drummers and bass players are offered a special session Saturday afternoon with Ken and his bass playing son, Mike. All events are open to ‘spectators’. Please see the bulletin board for more information.

~ The Annual Strawberry Tea, put on by the Baptist Women, is scheduled for Saturday, June 12th. See details on poster. This is one of the highlights of the year for the Baptist Women as far as fundraising goes. Please invite your family and friends to this special event and help the Baptist Women to support many worthwhile causes with the funds raised. Tickets are available from Maimu McLeod or any of the ladies of the Baptist Women’s group, including Charlotte Ann Sekul, Barb Smethurst and Velma Ryder, to name but a few. Tickets are $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for children and $12.00 for a family.

~ The church picnic is scheduled for Sunday, June 13th, following the morning worship service. The picnic will be held on the North Lawn again this year. 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! Please bring your own lawn chairs, where possible, as well as dishes, cups and utensils. Thank you.

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