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~ We welcome to our service today, Rob Ogilvie, CBWC Regional Minister for BC and the Yukon. Rob will be giving the morning sermon.

~ The Library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

~ Our Annual General Meeting will be Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. If you do not have your report in yet, please email it to the church office at the earliest possible time.

~ Kids Helping Kids Concert will be at 7:00 p.m. February 15, 2012 at North Douglas Church. 100% of ticket sales will go towards helping kids in need. See poster for more information.

~ If you would like to volunteer and develop skills for visiting residents of long-term care facilities to bring them spiritual comfort and care, you are invited to attend a course of seven two-hour sessions taught by experts in the field. This course will take place 9:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m. on 17, 24 February and 2,9,16,23,30 March at the Church of the Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Road, Saanich. The cost is $20. To register contact Colleen Childs, Course Registrar. Phone: 250-592-1290. Email: crchilds@hotmail.com

~ The next Family Night (for parents with young children) will be Saturday night, February 11, 2012 from 6-8 pm here at the church building. This is a fun evening where parents and kids hang out together. Speak to Alison Ellis for more information.

~ The Baptist Women will be having The Great Canadian Bible Study, here at the church on February 8, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. A soup and sandwich lunch will follow the study. All are welcome to come and be blessed.

~ South Island Centre for Counselling and Training are offering two courses on Mid-life issues. “We can find wisdom in the wounds we’ve carried from birth onward and these wounds can heal.” These courses are facilitated by Barb Baillie who is a spiritual director and a certified Mid-life Directions Consultant. Please see the bulletin board for more information.

Bulletin January-29-2012

~ Missions Fest 2012 is January 27-29, 2012 in Vancouver.

~ The Library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

~ It is time to prepare for the Annual General Meeting. All committee chairs and all ministry leaders are requested to submit a report by Wednesday, January 25th. The date of the AGM is Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. If possible, please email your report to the church office.

~ How has God designed the family and our role, identity and mission within it? Please consider setting aside the weekend of Jan. 27-29, when Dr. Dan Unrau will be at Saanich Community Church in Victoria, for sessions on Friday evening (7:30 p.m.), Saturday (9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.) and again on Sunday (11:00 a.m.). Suggested fee: $15 p/couple, $10/person. Please see the poster for more details.

~ Kids Helping Kids Concert will be on at 7:00 p.m. February 15, 2012 at North Douglas Church. 100% of ticket sales will go towards helping kids in need. See poster for more information.

~ If you would like to volunteer and develop skills for visiting residents of long-term care facilities to bring them spiritual comfort and care, you are invited to attend a course of seven two-hour sessions taught by experts in the field. This course will take place 9:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m. on 17, 24 February and 2,9,16,23,30 March at the Church of the Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Road, Saanich. The cost is $20. To register contact Colleen Childs, Course Registrar. Phone: 250-592-1290. Email: crchilds@hotmail.com

~ “Make & Talk” C2C group will be meeting at Jeff & Joanna Richards Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.

~ The next Family Night (for parents with young children) will be Saturday night, February 11, 2012 from 6-8 pm here at the church building. This is a fun evening where parents and kids hang out together. Speak to Alison Ellis for more information.

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~ Missions Fest 2012 is January 27-29, 2012 in Vancouver.

~ The Library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

~ The CBWC Celebration Dinner is planned for January 24, 2012 at New Life Church in Duncan. If you would like to attend, please speak to Les Biggs before January 16, 2012.

~ It is time to prepare for the Annual General Meeting. All committee chairs and all ministry leaders are requested to submit a report by Wednesday, January 25th. The date of the AGM is Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. If possible, please email your report to the church office.

~ How has God designed the family and our role, identity and mission within it? Please consider setting aside the weekend of Jan. 27-29, when Dr. Dan Unrau will be at Saanich Community Church in Victoria, for sessions on Friday evening (7:30 p.m.), Saturday (9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.) and again on Sunday (11:00 a.m.). Suggested fee: $15 p/couple, $10/person. Please see the poster for more details.

~ Kids Helping Kids Concert will be on at 7:00 p.m. Febuary 15, 2012 at North Douglas Church. 100% of ticket sales will go towards helping kids in need. See poster for more information.

~ Mission Field at Your Doorstep. Carolyn Kemp from U.K. and David Sorteberg from USA will be speaking about an OMF initiative to reach International people in our own communities. Sessions will be on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 1:30-5:00 p.m., at Emmanuel Baptist Church. See the poster for more information about this free event.

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~ Missions Fest 2012 is January 27-29, 2012 in Vancouver.

~ After Service Coffee Time – You are invited to participate in preparing the ‘After Service Coffee Time’ if you are able. Please see Adriana Hatton for details.

~ The Library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

~ Offering Envelopes for 2012 will be available in the fellowship hall after the service. Please see Lu Funk.

~ The CBWC Celebration Dinner is planned for January 24, 2012 at New Life Church in Duncan. If you would like to attend, please speak to Les Biggs before January 16, 2012.

~ CBM and Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Younge Street, Toronto are hosting a Retirement Celebration Dinner for David and Cathie Phillips on Friday, January 13, 2012.

~ It is time to prepare for the Annual General Meeting. All committee chairs and all ministry leaders are requested to submit a report by Wednesday, January 25th. The date of the AGM is Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. If possible, please email your report to the church office.

~ How has God designed the family and our role, identity and mission within it? Please consider setting aside the weekend of Jan. 27-29, when Dr. Dan Unrau will be at Saanich Community Church in Victoria, for sessions on Friday evening (7:30 p.m.), Saturday (9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.) and again on Sunday (11:00 a.m.). Suggested fee: $15 p/couple, $10/person. Please see the poster for more details.

~ Baptist Women meet this Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. This first meeting of 2012 will be held at Adriana Hatton’s.

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~ Missions Fest 2012 is January 27-29, 2012 in Vancouver.

~ The Baptist Women are having a Jam & Jelly Sale, which will include chutneys, fresh home baking and holly, today after the service. All proceeds go towards the Baptist Women’s outreach projects

~ Please remember The Sharing Way Annual Project titled “Small Business, Big Change.”  This project will supply small loans to small businesses so that people have an opportunity to work their way out of poverty and hunger. 

~The ELB library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

~ The Mustard Seed is doing gift wrapping again this year at Hillside Mall from Nov 25 – Dec 24. Contact Mary-Ann at 250- 598-0334 to volunteer your time.

~To All Committee Chairs: please submit an itemized budget to the Treasurer by December 11.

~ The Baptist Women will be meeting December 14, Wednesday at Irene Dowler’s home, at 11 a.m. , not the usual 10 a.m.. Spouses and friends are welcome to join this month’s meeting which will be festive with special eats.

~ Christmas Schedule The Christmas Drama will be on December 18th. A non- perishable food offering for the Mustard Seed will be collected that day as well. There will be a service on Christmas Day, Sunday at 11 a.m. There will be a service on New Years Day, Sunday at 11 a.m.

~ Offering Envelopes for 2012 will be available in the fellowship hall after the service. Please see Lu Funk.

~ Our Daily Bread Devotional Guides for December to February are available on the literature table.

~ Finance Announcement:  The Finance Committee believes there will be a deficit this year unless December giving is greater than average.  If you are able to help out, it will be a great help to our church.  Thank you. 

Bulletin December-11-2011

~ Missions Fest 2012 is January 27-29, 2012 in Vancouver.

~ A Baby Shower for Jacques Desormeaux is planned for this evening at 7:00 pm at the church. Talk to Donna A for more details.

~ Please remember The Sharing Way Annual Project titled “Small Business, Big Change.”  This project will supply small loans to small businesses so that people have an opportunity to work their way out of poverty and hunger. 

~PREPARING THE WAY, a 4-session Online Advent Devotional Series is available from Carey Theological College for only $5.00. Check out the Carey website.

~The ELB library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

~ Emmanuel Baptist is hosting an Advent Service this evening for those who find Christmas a hard time of year. See the bulletin board for more info.

~ Phil Calloway is coming to Central Baptist in Victoria on December 10th. Phil takes a humorous, yet perceptive, look at life. See bulletin board for more info.

~The Baptist Women are having a Jam & Jelly Sale, which will include chutneys, fresh home baking and holly, on Dec 11th after church. All proceeds go towards the Baptist Women’s outreach projects.

~The Mustard Seed is doing gift wrapping again this year at Hillside Mall from Nov 25 – Dec 24. Contact Mary-Ann at 250- 598-0334 to volunteer your time.

~To All Committee Chairs: please submit an itemized budget to the Treasurer by December 11.

~ Christmas Schedule The Christmas Drama will be on December 18th. A non- perishable food offering for the Mustard Seed will be collected that day as well. There will be a service on Christmas Day, Sunday at 11 a.m. There will be a service on New Years Day, Sunday at 11 a.m.

~ Offering Envelopes for 2012 will be available in the fellowship hall after the service. Please see Lu Funk.

~ Our Daily Bread Devotional Guides for December to February are available on the literature table.

~ The Art Club’s next gathering will be January 14, 2012.

Bulletin December-4-2011

~Today is the first Sunday of Advent. This evening we will be having our annual First Sunday of Advent Dessert and Advent Service Evening. This great evening starts at 6:30 with wonderful desserts, followed by a time of Christmas music and readings to welcome Advent and our celebration of Jesus’ birth. This is a great event to invite friends and family to!

~After Service Coffee Time Servers are needed for next Sunday, December 4. Sign up on the kitchen list if you can help!

~The Mustard Seed is doing gift wrapping again this year at Hillside Mall from Nov 25 – Dec 24. Contact Mary-Ann at 250-598-0334 to volunteer your time.

~A Baby Shower for Jacques Desormeaux is planned for December 4 at 7:00 pm at the church. Talk to Donna A. for more details or if you can help with the planning.

~Emmanuel Baptist is hosting an Advent Service next Sunday, December 4, for those who find Christmas a hard time of year. See the bulletin board for more info.

~Deacons: Please note the regularly schedule Deacon’s Meeting has been changed from Dec 6 to Thursday, Dec 1.

~Phil Calloway is coming to Central Baptist in Victoria on December 10. Phil takes a humorous, yet perceptive, look at life. See bulletin board for more info.

~The Baptist Women are having a Jam & Jelly Sale, which will include chutneys, fresh home baking and holly, on Dec 11 after church. All proceeds go towards the Baptist Women’s outreach projects.

~To All Committee Chairs: please submit an itemized budget to the Treasurer by December 11.

~Our Christmas Drama will be on December 18. A non-perishable food offering for the Mustard Seed will be collected that day as well.

~Missions Fest 2012 is January 27-29, 2012 in Vancouver.

~Please remember The Sharing Way Annual Project titled “Small Business, Big Change.”  This project will supply small loans to small businesses so that people have an opportunity to work their way out of poverty and hunger. 

~PREPARING THE WAY, a 4-session Online Advent Devotional Series is available from Carey Theological College for only $5.00. Check out the Carey website.

~The ELB library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

~Our Daily Bread Devotional Guides for December to February are available on the literature table.

~Finance Announcement:  The Finance Committee believes there will be a deficit this year unless December giving is greater than average.  If you are able to help out, it will be a great help to our church.  Thank you. 

Bulletin for November-27-2011

~Operation Christmas Child boxes are due today! If you still have a box at home, please call Donna Armstrong to arrange getting it to her. Thanks to all who participated!

~PREPARING THE WAY, a 4-session Online Advent Devotional Series will be available November 21 from Carey Theological College for only $5.00. Check out the Carey website.

~There will be a Congregational Prayer Time on Thursday, November 24 from 7-8 pm. Please join us as we seek God’s guiding presence.

~November 27 is the first Sunday of Advent. We will be having our annual First Sunday of Advent Dessert and Advent Service Evening. We start at 6:30 with wonderful desserts and then a time of Christmas music and readings to welcome Advent and our celebration of Jesus’ birth. This is a great event to invite friends and family to!

~After Service Coffee Time Servers are needed in December. Sign up on the list by the kitchen door if you can help!

~A Baby Shower for Jacques Desormeaux is planned for December 4 at 7:00 pm at the church. Talk to Donna A. for more details or if you can help with the planning.

~Phil Calloway is coming to Central Baptist in Victoria on December 10. Phil takes a humorous, yet perceptive, look at life. See bulletin board for more info.

~To All Committee Chairs: please submit an itemized budget to the Treasurer by December 11.

~Missions Fest 2012 is January 27-29, 2012 in Vancouver.

~The Sharing Way Annual Project focuses this year on “Small Business, Big Change.”  Eighty percent of people in the world have no access to credit-mostly people in developing countries who would do almost anything to work their way out of poverty and hunger.  They don’t want handouts; they simply want to be able to provide for their families.  They’re hardworking and industrious, and many have entrepreneurial instincts, but there are no jobs available and they don’t have the resources to start a small business.  That’s where microcredit comes in.  This year, funds raised for the Sharing Way Annual Project will be used to help provide that microcredit.  Watch for more information.

~The ELB library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

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~Come and fill your souls in the silence, prayer and singing of repetitive song at Prayer and Music in the Style of Taize this Friday, November 18, from 6-7 pm at St. Andrew’s Cathedral (corner of Blanshard and View).

~South Island Centre for Counselling and Training Annual Dessert and Fund Raiser will be at 6:45 on November 19 at Saanichton Bible Fellowship. See bulletin board for more info.

~Operation Christmas Child is underway. Remember, the deadline for having the boxes back is Sunday, November 20. Please speak to Donna Armstrong if you have any questions.

~Drama Practices will begin next Sunday.

~PREPARING THE WAY, a 4-session Online Advent Devotional Series will be available November 21 from Carey Theological College for only $5.00. Check out the Carey website.

~There will be a Congregational Prayer Time on Thursday, November 24, from 7-8 pm. Please join us as we seek God’s guiding presence.

~November 27 is the first Sunday of Advent. We will be having our annual First Sunday of Advent Dessert and Advent Service Evening. This great evening starts at 6:30 with wonderful desserts, followed by a time of Christmas music and readings to welcome Advent and our celebration of Jesus’ birth. This is a great event to invite friends and family to.

~After Service Coffee Time Servers are needed for December. Sign up on the list by the kitchen door if you can help out!

~To All Committee Chairs: please submit an itemized budget to the Treasurer by December 11.

~Missions Fest 2012 is January 27-29, 2012 in Vancouver.

~The Sharing Way Annual Project focuses this year on “Small Business, Big Change.”  Eighty percent of people in the world have no access to credit-mostly people in developing countries who would do almost anything to work their way out of poverty and hunger.  They don’t want handouts; they simply want to be able to provide for their families.  They’re hardworking and industrious, and many have entrepreneurial instincts, but there are no jobs available and they don’t have the resources to start a small business.  That’s where microcredit comes in.  This year, funds raised for the Sharing Way Annual Project will be used to help provide that microcredit.  Watch for more information.

~The ELB library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

Bulletin-November-13-2011

~ Operation Christmas Child is underway. If you haven’t picked up your shoe box(es), please do so today. The deadline for having the boxes back is Sunday, November 20th. Please speak to Donna Armstrong if you have any questions.

~ Next Sunday, November 13th, there will be a Soup and Sandwich Lunch immediately following the morning worship service. You may be contacted to bring soup or sandwiches. Please contact Irene Dowler if you would like to offer to bring soup or sandwiches. EVERYONE is welcome.

~ Missions Fest 2012 will be January 27-29, 2012 in Vancouver.

~ The Sharing Way Annual Project  focuses this year on “Small Business. Big Change.”  Eighty percent of people in the world have no access to credit-mostly people in developing countries who would do almost anything to work their way out of poverty and hunger.  They don’t want handouts; they simply want to be able to provide for their families.  They’re hardworking and industrious, and many have entrepreneurial instincts, but there are no jobs available and they don’t have the resources to start a small business.  That’s where microcredit comes in.  This year, funds raised for the Sharing Way Annual Project will be used to help provide that microcredit.  Watch for more information..

~ PREPARING THE WAY: A 4-session Online Advent Devotional Series Available Nov. 21st from Carey Theological College. The cost is only $5.00. Check out the Carey website.

~ The library will be located week by week in the fellowship area. Sign out a book for 2 weeks, using the library card, and receive the benefits of reading good Christian literature.

~ Tues., Nov. 8 – “SOUPer Bowls of Hope” – 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Empress Hotel ‘Crystal Ballroom’ Eat Soup! Have fun! Keep the bowl! Our 14th annual event at the Empress Hotel in support of the Youth Empowerment Society for local at-risk youth. Tickets ($25) include: choice of a handmade pottery bowl, soups & dessert, Silent auction items and a Live Auction. Tickets may be purchased ‘at the door’ or from Ivy’s Book Shop, The Bay Centre, or by calling 250-383-3514. For more information see http://www.souperbowls.com/www.souperbowls.com

~ South Island Centre for Counselling and Training Annual Dessert and Fund Raiser will be at 6:45 on November 19, 2011 at Saanichton & Bible Fellowship. Please see bulletin board for more info.

Bulletin November-6-2011