Announcements for March 1st, 2009

~ 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.

~ Women’s Event at Emmanuel Baptist Church: The Hazel Merritt Mission Group invites you to attend an evening with Dorothy Sowden as the guest speaker on Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Come and also hear current CBM news. See Poster in foyer.

~ On Sunday, March 15th, we will have a luncheon right after the service consisting of homemade soup, rolls and home-baked pies. Who could resist that? This is sponsored by the Social Committee at no cost to you, so hold that date open and do come out and join us for good food and fellowship. There is a Sign-Up sheet on the Bulletin Board so please put your name up if you plan to attend.

~ Christian Education Committee Members: Please gather in the Fellowship Hall after the service to establish the next meeting time.

~ The CBWC Annual Assembly will be held April 23 – 26, 2009, In Banff, Alberta. The speaker for the Assembly is Mark Buchanan and the music ministry is by “Krystaal”. Would you like to be a delegate? See Les Biggs.

~ SING! WITH THE 3 CHRISTIAN TENORS! COMING TO VICTORIA MARCH 15TH! Celebrating the great hymns of our Christian faith… One show only March 15th, 2009! Don’t miss these tenors with a testimony:  Shane Wiebe - Abbotsford’s beloved tenor and Canadian Idol Top 5 finalist,   Jason Catron – Crystal Cathedral’s Hour of Power featured tenor and Mark David Williams – miracle tenor, also as heard on Hour of Power – singing and leading you in the great old hymns you grew up on and still love to sing……How Great Thou Art, Blessed Assurance, It is Well with my Soul, and many more……as well as performing for you some of their favorite songs…. SPECIAL GROUP RATES FOR ALL CHURCHES! Group sales, please call 250-592-0147. Individual tickets on sale at McPherson Box office; online@rmts.bc.ca or by phone 250-386-6121.

~ Daylight Savings Time begins Next Saturday night. Turn your clocks ahead one hour.

~ Baptist Women will welcome guest speaker Donna Forster. On Wednesday, March 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Speaking on the topic of “Canadian Public Policy on Prostitution and Brothels.” Anyone is welcome to join us.