Articles by Jeff

~ We want to welcome back Les and Carol Biggs from their holidays this coming week. Les will be back in the office on Tuesday, August 16th.

~ Thank you to the Social Committee for organizing the summer picnic on the North Lawn last week after the service and thank you to all those who contributed with good eats!

~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ Please note that the Communion Service for the month of August will be on August 21st.

~ The South Island Centre for Counselling and Training is offering some stimulating courses and weekend seminars this Fall. Check out the bulletin board for more information.

~ The Cridge Transition House for women is collecting used cell phones which generate funds to assist in their program. The collection box is opposite the church office. Please note the thank-you letter on the lobby bulletin board.

~ Dishes and containers are collecting in the kitchen and we would like to get them back to their owners. Please have a look in the kitchen after the morning service to see if they belong to you.

~ The next quarter’s Daily Bread devotional books can be picked up this morning in the lobby.

~ We have a new address and phone number for Arwen Holmlund. She is now living in Prince George, and will be teaching at an excellent Christian school there. Her contact information will be on the lobby bulletin board this morning.

~ Please note the latest news from our partners David and Cathie Phillips on the bulletin board by the single door entrance. They are facing some changes ahead.

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~ Les Biggs will be on holidays until August 16th. During this time, please contact Rick Rancourt in the church office (by Friday noon) if there is an announcement you wish to put in the bulletin. For Church business matters or pastoral care issues, please contact Greg Hatton or Joanna Richards who will help respond to any issues that arise.

~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ There will be a picnic on the North lawn organized by our social committee, immediately following today’s morning service. Come and enjoy wonderful eats and a beautiful day.

~ Please note that the Communion Service for the month of August will be on August 21st, not the 14th.

~ The South Island Centre for Counselling and Training is offering some stimulating courses and weekend seminars this Fall. Check out the bulletin board for more information.

~ The Cridge Transition House for women is collecting used cell phones which generate funds to assist in their program. The collection box is opposite the church office.

~ Sam Chaise, the General Secretary for Canadian Baptist Ministries in his newsletter reminds us that Famine Relief in the Horn of Africa is one of their focus projects, particularly Kenya. Donations can be marked accordingly on your offering envelopes. Or go to the following to give on line: http://www.cbmin.org/cbm/KenyaDroughtRelief

~ Elk Lake Baptist Church has received a letter from Statistics Canada, asking our membership to please fill out and return the National Household Survey (NHS). One in three households will receive this more comprehensive census questionnaire. Question 22 addresses the religion or denomination of each person. The NHS will provide valuable information that will be used to make decisions about community social programs.

~ The Church Fellowship Hall and kitchen will be in use on Saturday, August 13th, for the afternoon and evening.

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~ Les Biggs will be on holidays until August 16th. During this time, please contact Rick Rancourt in the church office (by Friday noon) if there is an announcement you wish to put in the bulletin. For Church business matters or pastoral care issues, please contact Greg Hatton or Joanna Richards who will help respond to any issues that arise.

~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ The will be a picnic on the North lawn following the service on August 7, 2011. We are asked to bring finger food to share such as sandwiches, cut veggies, chips, squares, cookies. The Social Committee will provide, plates, cups, coffee, tea and juice. Please direct any questions to Irene Dowler or Donna Armstrong.

~ The Gateway Baptist church Adventure Day Camp summer schedule and the Forge (a CBWC church in the Westshore) urban camp dates are posted on the lobby bulletin board.

~ The After Church Coffee Time is a weekly community event we all enjoy. There are some openings to help with serving in August. The sign up sheet is next to the kitchen. Cookies will be provided by the Church for July and August.

~ The Cridge Transition House for women is collecting used cell phones which generate funds to assist in their program. The collection box is opposite the church office.

~ Sam Chaise, the General Secretary for Canadian Baptist Ministries in his newsletter reminds us that Famine Relief in the Horn of Africa is one of their focus projects, particularly Kenya. Donations can be marked accordingly on your offering envelopes. Or go to the following to give on line: http://www.cbmin.org/cbm/KenyaDroughtRelief

~ There is a free HP Scanjet G3110 scanner for anyone who would like it. All cables, connectors, and software are included. If interested please help yourself. It is on the round table in the office.

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~ Les Biggs will be on holidays until August 16th. During this time, please contact Rick Rancourt in the church office (by Friday noon) if there is an announcement you wish to put in the bulletin. For Church business matters or pastoral care issues, please contact Greg Hatton or Joanna Richards who will help respond to any issues that arise.

~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ Gateway Baptist is holding Adventure Day Camps for Elementary Grades (1-5) on three different weeks this summer: July 25-29; August 15-19 and August 22-29. See Bulletin Board for more information

~ The Forge (a CBWC church in the Westshore) is holding 7 different urban camps this summer: 1. Art Camp; 2. Sport Camp; 3. Challenge Camp; 4. Social Justice Camp; 5. Kids Camp; 6. Sport II Camp; 7. Challenge II Camp. See brochure on the bulletin board for more information.

~ The After Church Coffee Time is a weekly community event we all enjoy. There are some openings to help with serving in August. The sign up sheet is next to the kitchen. Cookies will be provided by the Church for July and August.

~ There is a free HP Scanjet G3110 scanner for anyone who would like it. All cables, connectors, and software are included. If interested please speak to Rick Rancourt.

~ Please note the Church Fellowship Hall will be in use the evening of July 29th and all day July 30th.

~ “Faith Today”, a publication by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, is offering a free electronic sample of this magazine. Just type in the following in your web browser. www.faithtoday.ca/digitalsample.

Bulletin July-24-2011

~ Les Biggs will be on holidays for the next four weeks. During this time, please contact Rick Rancourt in the church office (by Friday noon) if there is an announcement you wish to put in the bulletin. For Church business matters or pastoral care issues, please contact Greg Hatton or Joanna Richards who will help respond to any issues that arise.

~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ Gateway Baptist is holding Adventure Day Camps for Elementary Grades (1-5) on three different weeks this summer: July 25-29; August 15-19 and August 22-29. See Bulletin Board for more information

~ The Forge (a CBWC church in the Westshore) is holding 7 different urban camps this summer: 1. Art Camp; 2. Sport Camp; 3. Challenge Camp; 4. Social Justice Camp; 5. Kids Camp; 6. Sport II Camp; 7. Challenge II Camp. See brochure on the bulletin board for more information.

~ The After Church Coffee Time is a weekly community event we all enjoy. There are some openings to help with serving in August. The sign up sheet is next to the kitchen. Cookies will be provided by the Church for July and August.

~ Athletes in Action are presenting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls ged 5-13. This Day Camp will take place at North Douglas Pentecostal Church, July 18-21. See the Literature Table for more information.

~ A kingdom saying: “The renewal of the church comes not through a recovery of personal experience or straight doctrine, nor through innovative projects of evangelism or social action, nor in creative techniques or liturgical worship, nor in the gift of tongues, nor in new budgets, new buildings, and new members. The renewal of the church will come about through the work of the Holy Spirit in restoring and reconstituting the church as a local community whose common life bears the marks of radical obedience to the lordship of Jesus Christ.”
What do you think about this statement?

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~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ Gateway Baptist is holding Adventure Day Camps for Elementary Grades (1-5) on three different weeks this summer: July 25-29; August 15-19 and August 22-29. See Bulletin Board for more information

~ The Forge (a CBWC church in the Westshore) is holding 7 different urban camps this summer: 1. Art Camp; 2. Sport Camp; 3. Challenge Camp; 4. Social Justice Camp; 5. Kids Camp; 6. Sport II Camp; 7. Challenge II Camp. See brochure on bulletin board for more information.

~ The After Church Coffee Time is a weekly community event we all enjoy. There are some openings to help with serving in August. The sign up sheet is next to the kitchen. Cookies will be provided by the Church for July and August.

~ Athletes in Action are presenting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls aged 5-13. This Day Camp will take place at North Douglas Pentecostal Church, July 18-21. See the Literature Table for more information.

~ David Holten Retires: After more than 22 years as the CBWC’s Director of Administration and Finace, David Holten has retired, effective the end of May ’11.

~ Partners in Mission bulletin board, located in the lobby is regularly updated with news and items of interest and for prayer. Stopping by for a quick read is a great way to get to know these partners and their ministries.

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~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ The next C.E. Family Event will be on Saturday, July 9th at the Esquimalt Lagoon. This event is for families with young children and will happen between 12 noon and 2 p.m. Bring your own picnic lunch with perhaps some dessert to share. We will meet at the parking lot closest to the washrooms (near the bottom of Lagoon Rd.)

~ Gateway Baptist is holding Adventure Day Camps for Elementary Grades (1-5) on three different weeks this summer: July 25-29; August 15-19 and August 22-29. See Bulletin Board for more information

~ The Forge (a CBWC church in the Westshore) is holding 7 different urban camps this summer: 1. Art Camp; 2. Sport Camp; 3. Challenge Camp; 4. Social Justice Camp; 5. Kids Camp; 6. Sport II Camp; 7. Challenge II Camp. See brochure on bulletin board for more information.

~ The After Church Coffee Time is a weekly community event we all enjoy. There are some openings to help with serving in August. The sign up sheet is next to the kitchen. Cookies will be provided by the Church for July and August.

~ Building Rental; The Church will be in use July 5 & 7 (Tuesday & Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the VIHA Adult Day Care Program.

~ Athletes in Action are presenting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls ged 5-13. This Day Camp will take place at North Douglas Pentecostal Church, July 18-21. See the Literature Table for more information.

~ Rick Downe, our ELB Ride Coordinator will be happy to assist people who are needing a ride to church events. Please speak to Rick if this is your need. Also if you are available to help with picking up someone, please contact Rick

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~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ Matthew and Yarrow Fox are pleased to announce the arrival of their son Nikola Rowan Fox, Born June 12, 2011 at 11:10 p.m. at home in Cumberland BC. Niko weighed 7 lbs, 9 oz.

~ There will be a shower for Joanna and Violet May Richards on Thursday, June 30th at 7 p.m. at the church building.

~ We are pleased to welcome Ben Rancourt into church membership this morning!

~ Gateway Baptist is holding Adventure Day Camps for Elementary Grades (1-5) on three different weeks this summer: July 25-29; August 15-19 and August 22-29. See Bulletin Board for more information

~ The After Church Coffee Time is a weekly community event we all enjoy. Thank you to all the willing, skillful, gracious volunteers who serve us in the fellowship hall after each service. Please take note of the sign-up for needed servers for the month of July, next to the kitchen. Cookies will be provided by the Church for July and August.

~ The next C.E. Family Event will be on Saturday, July 9th at the Esquimalt Lagoon. This event is for families with young children and will happen between 12 noon and 2 p.m. Bring your own picnic lunch with perhaps some dessert to share. We will meet at the parking lot closest to the washrooms (near the bottom of Lagoon Rd.)

~ Note from last week’s discussion on the time for the worship service during the summer. The congregation voted in favour of keeping the service at 11:00 a.m. There will be no change in the time of the worship service.

~ ***Reminders***
The Church First Aid Kit is located in the cupboards above the sink next to the Nursery.

~ 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.

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~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ Thanks to the Social Committee and CE Committee for organizing last week’s picnic. It was great!

~ Matthew and Yarrow Fox are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Nikola Rowan Fox, born June 12, 2011 at 11:10 p.m. at home in Cumberland BC. Niko weighed 7 lbs, 9 oz.

~ The After Church Coffee Time is a weekly community event we all enjoy. Thank you to all the willing, skillful, gracious volunteers who serve us in the fellowship hall after each service. Please take note of the sign-up for needed servers for the month of July, next to the kitchen. Cookies will be provided by the Church for July and August.

~ The Baptist Women are planning a Strawberry Tea for Saturday, June 25th. If you have a card table(s) that you can lend the Baptist women for this event, please speak to Jean Neville. There will be a silent auction plus home baking, crafts, and Attic treasures for sale. The sale starts at 1:30 and the tea begins at 2:00 p.m. Plan now to invite some family and friends to this great event.

~ There will be a shower for Joanna and Violet May Richards on Thursday, June 30th at 7 p.m. at the church building.

~ Please see the enclosed “ballot” and give your response about possibly changing the service time for the months of July and August.

~ The latest news from our missionaries is posted on the bulletin board in the Lobby.

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~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ The Church Picnic is today immediately following the worship service. Everybody is invited to stay for this relaxing and enjoyable picnic on the North Lawn.

~ “A warm thank you to each of you for the very kind Graduation Gift. It is much appreciated.” Les B.

~ The After Church Coffee Time is a weekly community event we all enjoy. Thank you to all the willing, skillful, gracious volunteers who serve us in the fellowship hall after each service. Please take note of the sign-up for needed servers for the month of July, next to the kitchen. Cookies will be provided by the Church for July and August.

~ The use of name tags for the next few weeks is meant to help us connect with people who we may recognize but do not know their names. Say hello, use their name and try to greet someone in a different generation from you.

~ The Baptist Women are planning a Strawberry Tea for Saturday, June 25th. If you have a card table(s) that you can lend the Baptist women for this event, please speak to Jean Neville. There will be a silent auction plus home baking, crafts, and Attic treasures for sale. The sale starts at 1:30 and the tea begins at 2:00 p.m. Plan now to invite some family and friends to this great event.

~ The Deacons Meeting, which is normally held on the first Tuesday of the month, has been moved to this Tuesday, June 14th.

~ New Daily Breads are available on the literature table.

~ There will be a shower for Joanna and Violet May Richards on Thursday, June 30th at 7 p.m. at the church building.

~ Prayer and Music in the Style of Taize ecumenical services are open to all who wish to come and join a time of prayer and meditation at First Metropolitan United Church Friday, June 17th, 6-7 pm.

~ Note: The church building is rented this coming Saturday, June 18th from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Bulletin for June-12-2011