Elk Lake Baptist Church

~ 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?

Bulletin july-17-2011

~ 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.

Bulletin july-10-2011

~ 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

bulletin-july-3-2011

~ 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.

bulletin-june-26-2011

~ 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.

bulletin-june-19-2011

~ 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

~ Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ Les Biggs will not be in the office until later in the week (Friday or Saturday) due to taking a few days holiday.

~ The Church Picnic will be Sunday, June 12th immediately following the worship service. Here are a few details about the picnic:

• It is a potluck picnic – please bring enough for yourself plus a bit more – all the dishes will be put on a common table.
• Please bring your own plates, cutlery and cups.
• Coffee, tea, juice and ice cream will be provided.
• The picnic will be on the North Lawn and will include some fun games.
• If you can, please bring your own chairs, or a blanket to enjoy the north lawn.

~ 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.

~ The Deacon’s Meeting which is normally the first Tuesdy of the month, has been moved to the second Tuesday, June 14th.

~ New Daily Breads are available on the literature table.

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

~ Reminders ~ 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.

Bulletin for June-5-2011

~ Adult Sunday School will be taking a break for the summer. We will meet again in the Fall.

~ We welcome to our service today Laurence and Cathy Cheveldayoff. For 35 years, the Cheveldayoff’s were missionaries in Bolivia and Brazil with Canadian Baptist Ministries. Just prior to retiring in 2004 and continuing till present (through CBM in short-term missions), they began to mentor a promising initiative (CARS) that trains lay people in integral mission, especially within urban poverty areas. It’s a project that’s spearheaded by Baptist members of the greater Sao Paulo city of Brazil. Today there will be a presentation about the CARS initiative with some Biblical reflection.

~ There will be a Bridal Shower on Wednesday, June 1 for Sabrina Arguello (marrying Kristian Arndt). The shower will be at 7 p.m. and will be held at the church building. Anyone needing a ride please contact Carol Biggs.

~ Les Biggs’ Graduation Ceremony will be held today at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Vancouver.

~ The Church Picnic will be Sunday, June 12th immediately following the worship service. Here are a few details about the picnic:

• It is a potluck picnic – please bring enough for yourself plus a bit more – all the dishes will be put on a common table.
• Please bring your own plates, cutlery and cups.
• Coffee, tea, juice and ice cream will be provided.
• The picnic will be on the North Lawn and will include some fun games.
• If you can, please bring your own chairs, or a blanket to enjoy the north lawn.

~ 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.

~ There will not be a Lunch Bunch meeting in June.

~ The Baptist Women are planning a Strawberry Tea for Saturday, June 25th.

~ June 3, 2011, there will be Rotary Club sponsored Concert in support of the Mustard Seed and Military Family Services. Tickets can be purchased at the Royal Theatre box office. Please see the bulletin board for more information.

Bulletin for May-29-2011

~ Adult Sunday School will be taking a break for the summer. We will meet again in the Fall.

~ Congratulations to Jeff and Joanna Richards on the birth of Violet May Richards born Saturday, May 14, at 11:24 a.m. and weighed in at 8 lbs 11 oz.

~ There will be a Bridal Shower on Wednesday, June 1 for Sabrina Arguello (marrying Kristian Arndt). The shower will be at 7 p.m. and will be held at the church building. Anyone needing a ride please contact Carol Biggs.

~ Les Biggs’ Graduation Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Vancouver. A reception will follow. Anyone wishing to attend may do so.

~ The Church Picnic will be Sunday, June 12th immediately following the worship service. Here are a few details about the picnic:

• It is a potluck picnic – please bring enough for yourself plus a bit more – all the dishes will be put on a common table.
• Please bring your own plates, cutlery and cups.
• Coffee, tea, juice and ice cream will be provided.
• The picnic will be on the North Lawn and will include some fun games.
• If you can, please bring y our own chairs, or a blanket to enjoy the north lawn.

~ We have received a letter from Arwen Holmlund updating us about her activities. It is posted on the bulletin board. Arwen is currently teaching in a new Christian school in Killam, Alberta.

~ The church building will be rented this Tuesday and Thursday (May 24 & 25) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a VIHA Adult Day program. (Note: This happens twice a year when their regular venue is unavailable.)

~ 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 June-August Daily Breads have arrived and are on the literature tables in the lobby.

~ Updates from our two missionary families are posted on the bulletin board beside the C.E. Room.

Bulletin-may-22-2011