Elk Lake Baptist Church

~ This will be Ryan Johnston’s final Sunday preaching for us and carrying out all the pastoral duties while Les Biggs has been on Sabbatical. We certainly appreciate the wonderful effort and care that Ryan has put into the church duties over the past three months and have enjoyed watching his growth. Thank you Ryan! If you need to reach Ryan before the end of the month, you can leave a message on his cell during mid-week – (250) 884-7583.

Bulletin for December 27th, 2009

~ We welcome back Daniel McDougall for part three of his Advent sermon series. Ryan Johnston will preach on December 27th, the final Sunday before Les Biggs returns. If you need to reach Ryan before the end of the month, you can leave a message on his cell during mid-week – (250) 884-7583.

~ Next Sunday will mark the end of the Christmas season. We will be celebrating this occasion by filling the service with classic Christmas Hymns. In addition, Dale Armstrong will be sharing part of his testimony as to how God is working in his life. Please join us for this celebration of Jesus’ birth.

~ The Baptist Women Christmas Jam, Jelly and Pie Sale was a great success again this year. By extending the sale for another week we have brought our total amount raised to $566.75! The Baptist Women thank each and every one who helped with the sale and who generously purchased items from us to give us this grand total. The money will be put to good use, of this you can be sure! Many thanks!

~ The custodial position has been filled by Rick and Lynn Rancourt, effective immediately! We thank Donna Armstrong for her faithful, good work every week and wish her well in her new endeavours. We welcome the Rancourts to this new position!

Bulletin for December 20th, 2009

~ Les Biggs is on Sabbatical from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. During the Sabbatical, Ryan Johnston will be in the Church Office on Fridays. Leave a message on Ryan’s cell to reach him mid-week (250) 884-7583.

~ Today is our much anticipated Christmas drama! We hope you will all enjoy it and stay for a light lunch after the presentation.

~ Thank you to all who brought non perishable food items for the Mustard Seed! This is a reminder that donations can be made to the Mustard Seed on any Sunday. A bin is located beneath the coat rack in the hall leading to the church office.

~ The Baptist Women Christmas Jam, Jelly and Pie Sale was a great success last week with well over $400.00 being raised. Today there will be more items for sale and we will have the grand total available next week. Thank you all for your generosity in helping our worthy causes.

~ During our Advent Service we raised $560 for the Mustard Seed! Thank you all for remembering the impoverished during this season. (“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this – to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world” – James 1:27)

~ Attention parents of small children! Just a little item here, but we have started to supply small pieces of paper for your children to write on and play with while they are in the sanctuary. The offering envelopes in the pews cost approximately 30 cents each and some weeks more than a dozen of these are mutilated or scribbled on and then discarded. Would you please direct your children, whenever possible, to use the other papers which we have placed near the ends of the pews? Thank you for your cooperation!

~ The position of custodian is open once again and is effective immediately! The position is 3 hours per week, plus 1 – 2 hours per month for the hall in the lower building. This is an hourly paid position. Please submit a written application to the Chair of the Building and Grounds Committee, George Cooper.

Bulletin December 13th, 2009

~ Les Biggs is on Sabbatical from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. During the Sabbatical, Ryan Johnston will be in the Church Office on Fridays. Leave a message on Ryan’s cell to reach him mid-week (250) 884-7583.

~ We welcome Daniel McDougall as our guest speaker this morning and throughout the entire Advent season, with the exception of December 13th, which is our Drama event. We pray that the Lord uses Daniel’s message to help prepare our hearts throughout this Advent season to receive God’s greatest gift ever given to mankind – His son Jesus. For more information on the schedule of guest speakers, please talk to Ryan.

~ Our Christmas Drama will be on Sunday morning, December 13th, during the regular service time. There will be a light lunch served right after the service and we ask that you bring a non-perishable food offering for the Mustard Seed at this time.

~ Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Tonight will be an evening of music, fellowship, dessert and celebration! Please invite family, friends and neighbours to come out and join us at 6:30 p.m. Please remember to bring a favourite dessert to share, if you were asked to bring one.

~ The Baptist Women Christmas Jam, Jelly and Pie Sale will be held after the service on Sunday, December 6th. This has become a great fundraiser for the Baptist Women so come prepared to purchase that day!

~ Note: Address and Phone No. for the Rick and Lynn Rancourt:

	Rick & Lynn Rancourt
             5353 Patricia Bay Highway
             VICTORIA, BC  V8Y 1S2

Bulletin for November 29th, 2009

~ Les Biggs is on Sabbatical from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. During the Sabbatical, Ryan Johnston will be in the Church Office on Fridays. Leave a message on Ryan’s cell to reach him mid-week (250) 884-7583.

~ Daniel McDougall will be preaching next Sunday and throughout the entire Advent season, except on December 13th, which is our Drama event. For more information on the schedule of guest speakers, please talk to Ryan.

~ A special thank you to the Social Committee for the wonderful lunch put on last week! The soups were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone and the fellowship is, of course, also one of the highlights! Many thanks for your hard work!

~ Candle Light Advent Service and Dessert will be next week Sunday evening, November 29th. Dessert will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the Advent service follows at 7:30 p.m.

~ Ushers request help with the collection! If you feel you might be interested in helping out once in a while taking the collection, please let Neil Christensen know as soon as possible. Thank you.

~ Special Craft Group meeting again on Tuesday of this week. We will be making gold walnut Christmas tree ornaments

~ The Baptist Women Christmas Jam, Jelly and Pie Sale will be held after the service on Sunday, December 6th. This has become a great fundraiser for the Baptist Women so come prepared to purchase that day!

~ New Church Event Calendar! There is now a calendar posted in the office outlining all the things happening in the church. Committee Chairs and small group leaders please update this calendar as you plan events.

~ Men’s Breakfast next Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

Bulletin for November 22nd, 2009

~ Adult Sunday School is on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Bible character studies are the focus. Everyone is welcome! Speak to Rick Downe for more information.

~ Les Biggs is on Sabbatical from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. During the Sabbatical, Ryan Johnston will be in the Church Office on Fridays. Leave a message on Ryan’s cell to reach him mid-week (250) 884-7583.

~ Jeff Richards will be preaching next Sunday. For more information on the schedule of guest speakers, please talk to Ryan.

~ Fellowship Lunch – After the service today, everyone is welcome to join us for a lunch of delicious homemade soups and desserts. If you are a first-time guest, we encourage you to stay and also eat and fellowship with us. There’s plenty for everyone!

~ Advent Service and Dessert will be on the evening of November 29th. Dessert will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the Advent service follows at 7:30 p.m.

~ Attention Baby Lovers! The nursery is looking for volunteers to watch babies and toddlers aged 0-3 from the beginning of the service up to the children’s time. If you are interested and willing to help, please speak to Alison or Sam.

~ Ushers request help with the collection! If you feel you might be interested in helping out once in a while taking the collection, please let Neil Christensen know as soon as possible. Thank you.

~ Craft Group meets Tuesday of this week. The group will be making glass bells or small gold walnut Christmas tree ornaments to sell at the Christmas Jam, Jelly and Pie Sale on December 6th.

~ The Baptist Women Christmas Jam, Jelly and Pie Sale will be held after the service on Sunday, December 6th. This has become a great fundraiser for the Baptist Women so come prepared with your cash on that day and invite friends!

~ New Church Event Calendar! There is now a calendar posted in the office outlining all the things happening in the church. Committee Chairs and small group leaders please update this calendar as you plan events.

~ The new “Our Daily Bread” is in for those interested

Bulletin for November 15th, 2009

~ Adult Sunday School is on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Bible character studies are the focus. Everyone is welcome! Speak to Rick Downe for more information.

~ Les Biggs is on Sabbatical from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. During the Sabbatical, Ryan Johnston will be in the Church Office on Fridays. Leave a message on Ryan’s cell to reach him mid-week (250) 884-7583.

~ Ryan Johnston will be preaching next Sunday. For more information on the schedule of guest speakers, please talk to Ryan.

~ Advent Choir Practice – For those in the advent choir, please meet at 12:30 p.m. after the service for a practice in the Sanctuary.

~ Fellowship Lunch – After the service on November 15th, everyone is welcome to join us for a lunch of delicious homemade soups and desserts.

~ Operation Christmas Child! This is the last week. Please return the boxes NEXT Sunday, November 15th!

~ Committee Chairs – please submit budget proposal for the 2010 year to the Chair of the Finance Committee (Velma Ryder) or place it in the Finance Committee mailbox. The Finance Committee would also like a projection of spending for the remainder of the year. Both of these items are needed by November 15th.

~ Advent Service and Dessert will be on the evening of November 29th. Dessert will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the Advent service follows at 7:30 p.m. Start inviting friends now!

~ Attention Baby Lovers! The nursery is looking for volunteers to watch babies and toddlers aged 0-3 from the beginning of the service up to the children’s time. If you are interested and willing to help, please speak to Alison or Sam.

~ The next church Prayer Event will be this coming Wednesday, November 11th at 4:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to spend time with God and with each other.

Bulletin for November 8th, 2009