Elk Lake Baptist Church

~ 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

~ Adult Sunday School had it’s last meeting in this series last
week. Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ We welcome to our service this morning, Calley and Carrie Erickson who will be reporting on ZAO, a new ministry developing out of Sylvan Acres Camp.

~ The Elk Lake Baptist Church Visual Arts Celebration ends today. Thanks to Les Funk and other Art Club folk who helped organize this fine event.

~ The ELB Benevolent Fund is designed to provide emergency financial support to help people within the congregation who are in times of special need. This fund is currently in need of replenishment. Gifts to this fund can be made by designating, “Benevolent Fund” on your giving envelope. The Deacons look after making distributions from this fund. If you know of a special need within the congregation, please talk to any deacon and/or the moderator or pastor.

~ There will be a Baby Shower for Christine and Eli tomorrow, May 16th at 7 p.m., here at the church building.

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

~ “To Opt for Joy”. Celebrating 15 years of Taize services in Victoria. You are invited to join in a quiet, meditative prayer and music filled service followed by a talk by Brother Emile from the community of Taize, France. This will be at First Metropolitan United at Quadra & Balmoral, on Friday, May 20,’11, 6-7 p.m. The talk by Brother Emile will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

~ Stewardship Questionnaire. Last Sunday during the service, the congregation filled out a “Stewardship Questionnaire”. If you weren’t here last Sunday but would like to get in on the fun, there are questionnaire sheets on the table in the foyer. It can be filled out in less than 5 minutes. Give your filled out questionnaire to Les B. and your input will be included in the results which will be reported next Sunday.

~ The Church Picnic will be Sunday, June 12th immediately following the worship service.

~ 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.

Bulletin-may-15-2011

~ Adult Sunday School had it’s last meeting in this series this morning. Adult Sunday School will return in the Fall.

~ The Elk Lake Baptist Church Visual Arts Celebration will be held May 13-15, 2011. There are some registration forms and invitations on the table in the foyer, to help you invite friends and family to this great event. Please talk to Les Funk for more information.

~ The ELB Benevolent Fund is designed to provide emergency financial support to help people within the congregation who are in times of special need. This fund is currently in need of replenishment. Gifts to this fund can be made by designating, “Benevolent Fund” on your giving envelope. The Deacons look after making distributions from this fund. If you know of a special need within the congregation, please talk to any deacon and/or the moderator or pastor.

~ The Baptist Women Lasagna Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. It will be held in our church building and is designed to raise money for projects (around the world) that the Baptist Women are giving help to. Tickets are $10 each and $5 for children 12 years old or younger. Get you ticket today.

~ There will be a Baby Shower for Christine and Eli on Monday, May 16th at 7 p.m., here at the church building.

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

~ On Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., you are invited to meet with Laurena Zondo. “For the past 14 years, Laurena Zondo has been a member of the communications team at CBM and is the editor of mosaic, CBM’s national magazine. At the end of this year she leaves CBM to devote herself full- time to a new calling – the continued development of A Peace of Life. This organization is a grassroots youth peace media initiative in the Great Lakes region of Africa which Laurena helped to launch to encourage and empower youth in their peace-building and development work.” We will hear her presentation but also engage Laurena in a conversation about the process she used to start this ministry and reflect at the same time about what it means to engage the culture on lower Vancouver Island with the Gospel.

~ “To Opt for Joy”. Celebrating 15 years of Taize services in Victoria. You are invited to join in a quiet, meditative prayer and music filled service followed by a talk by Brother Emile from the community of Taize, France. This will be at First Metropolitan United at Quadra & Balmoral, on Friday, May 20,’11, 6-7 p.m.

Bulletin for May-8-2011

~ Adult Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. You are welcome to join in the discussion.

~ The Elk Lake Baptist Church Visual Arts Celebration will be held May 13-15, 2011. There are some registration forms and invitations on the table in the foyer, to help you invite friends and family to this great event. Please talk to Les Funk for more information.

~ The next Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

~ The Lunch Bunch meeting returns on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 12 noon. There will be a great meal and an informative presentation on earthquake preparedness.

~ The next CE Family Event is scheduled for this Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 4-6 p.m. at Ryan and Alison Ellis’. There will be a hot dog/marshmallow roast and games at the Ellis’ starting at 4 p.m. The event will happen rain or shine. Hot dogs and marshmallows will be provided. Please bring something to share. This event is for young families and people who like to hang out with young families.

~ Tool Kit! A tool kit for the church building has been established. The following items are still needed. If you have an extra one of these, please speak to Neil Christensen. [Hand Saw (wood and metal), Socket Set Metric & Imperial, Carpenters Square (large or small), Tape Measure, Sheet Metal Snips, Flashlight, Electric Drill & Bits, Exacto Knife].

~ Every year the “BC & Yukon Women in Focus” sponsor an annual island wide event called “Island Women’s Day Away” (IWDA). The IWDA is a wonderful day retreat where you can be refreshed and inspired in the Lord, reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and enjoy a tasty lunch (that you don’t have to make or clean up!). The Women’s Ministry team of New Life Community Baptist in Duncan is honored and excited to be hosting this year’s IWDA, Saturday May 14, 2011. This year’s theme is, “Daughter, You’re Amazing”. The speakers are Muriel Brakefield and Shannon Youell. See Literature Table for brochures.

~ The ELB Benevolent Fund is designed to provide emergency financial support to help people within the congregation who are in times of special need. This fund is currently in need of replenishment. Gifts to this fund can be made by designating, “Benevolent Fund” on your giving envelope. The Deacons look after making distributions from this fund. If you know of a special need within the congregation, please talk to any deacon and/or the moderator or pastor.

~ Pacific Christian School invites you to hear Victoria Police Staff Sergeant Darren Laur speak about internet safety for children. This free seminar will be on Tuesday, May 3rd from 7- 9 p.m. For more information, please see the bulletin board.

Bulletin-May-1-2011

~ Adult Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. You are welcome to join in the discussion.

~ The Elk Lake Baptist Church Visual Arts Celebration will be held May 13-15, 2011. See the insert for more information. There are also some invitations on the table in the foyer to help you invite friends and family to this great event. Please talk to Les Funk for more information.

~ Men’s Breakfast, this month, will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 8:30 a.m. due to Easter.

~ The next Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 7:30.

~ The Lunch Bunch meeting returns on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 12 noon. There will be a great meal and an informative presentation on earthquake preparedness.

~ The next CE Family Event is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 4-6 pm at Ryan and Alison Ellis’.

~ Tool Kit: A tool kit for the church building has been established. The following items are still needed. If you have an extra one of these, please speak to Neil Christensen. [Hand Saw (wood and metal), Socket Set Metric & Imperial, Carpenters Square (large or small), Tape Measure, Sheet Metal Snips, Flashlight, Electric Drill & Bits, Exacto Knife].

~ Every year the “BC & Yukon Women in Focus” sponsor an annual island wide event called “Island Women’s Day Away” (IWDA). The IWDA is a wonderful day retreat where you can be refreshed and inspired in the Lord, reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and enjoy a tasty lunch (that you don’t have to make or clean up!). The Women’s Ministry team of New Life Community Baptist in Duncan is honored and excited to be hosting this year’s IWDA, Saturday May 14, 2011. This year’s theme is, “Daughter, You’re Amazing”. The speakers are Muriel Brakefield and Shannon Youell. See Literature Table for brochures.

~ Elder Abuse Seminar: There will be a free Elder Abuse Seminar hosted by Emmanuel Baptist on April 30, 2011, 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Constable Laurence Riel, Oak Bay Police Community Liaison/Public Information Officer and Peter Day, Chaplain/Life Skills Facilitator will be presenting. If you have any questions please contact Wayne Vipond at 250-590-1799.

Bulletin-for-April-24-2011

~ Adult Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. You are welcome to join in the discussion. Adult Sunday School will not meet next week, April 24th. They will resume meeting on Sunday, May 1st.

~ The Easter Drama titled, What a Beautiful Name, written and directed by Les Funk will be presented this morning. Refreshments will be served after the service to which all are invited.

~ The Elk Lake Baptist Easter Choir will have their final practice
tomorrow evening, April 18th at 7:00 p.m.

~ Next Sunday, Easter Sunday Morning, there will be a Deacons’s Easter Breakfast starting at 9:30 a.m. Yes, your Deacons will be happy to serve you breakfast on Easter morning! Come and enjoy a great breakfast before a wonderful time of worship on Resurrection Sunday.

~ The Finance Committee has designated May as “Stewardship Month.”

~ The Elk Lake Baptist Church Visual Arts Celebration will be held May 13-15, 2011. See the insert for more information. There are also some invitations on a table in the foyer to help you invite friends and family to this great event. Please talk to Les Funk for more information.

~ There will be a Good Friday interchurch service at Pearkes Arena on Good Friday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. Last year, some 1400 people attended this service.

~ Please note that the church building will be used for a wedding this coming Saturday, April 23, 2011.

~ Men’s Breakfast, this month, will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 8:30 a.m. due to Easter.

~ The next Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
May 5, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

~ Ride Coordinator – If you would like to attend an ELB event but don’t have transportation, please speak to Rick Downe. He will be glad to help you find a ride.

Bulletin-for-April-17-2011

~ Adult Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. You are welcome to join in the discussion. Adult Sunday School will not meet on April 17th or April 24th. They will resume meeting on Sunday, May 1st.

~ Canadian Baptist Ministries is involved in relief work in Japan in response to the recent devastating earthquake and tsunami. Donations can be made to the Sharing Way Japan Earthquake Fund by designating money to this fund on your ELB giving envelope (available in the pocket on the back of the chairs or from Lu Funk).

~ Easter this year is on April 24th. There will be an Elk Lake Baptist Easter Choir this year under the capable leadership of Heidi Rancourt. There will be two more practices for the choir: Monday, April 11th and Wednesday, April 20th ; both at 7 p.m. Please speak to Heidi if you are interested in being a part of the ELB Easter Choir.

~ South Island Centre for Counselling and Training (formerly IPSA) is holding a one day course for those who are connected to someone who has a serious problem (like an addiction) and you wonder how to help them. This course provides insight into the stages of change and motivational tools to help someone move forward. Martin Spray, a registered psychologist and a Christian, offers the course. See the Bulletin Board for more information.

~ The Finance Committee has designated May as “Stewardship Month.”

~ The April CE family event is planned for Friday, April 15 at 6 p.m. for some singing, games, and an Easter message. This event is especially designed for families with young children. Please speak to Alison Ellis if you would like more information.

Bulletin for April-10-2011

~ Adult Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. You are welcome to join in the discussion.

~ Canadian Baptist Ministries is involved in relief work in Japan in response to the recent devastating earthquake and tsunami. Donations can be made to the Sharing Way Japan Earthquake Fund by designating money to this fund on your ELB giving envelope (available in the pocket on the back of the chairs or from Lu Funk).

~ Easter this year is on April 24th. There will be an Elk Lake Baptist Easter Choir this year under the capable leadership of Heidi Rancourt. There will be three practices for the choir at 7:00 p.m. on Monday April 4, 11, & Wednesday April 20th. Please speak to Heidi if you are interested in being a part of the ELB Easter Choir.

~ South Island Centre for Counselling and Training (formerly IPSA) is holding a one day course for those who are connected to someone who has a serious problem (like an addiction) and you wonder how to help them. This course provides insight into the stages of change and motivational tools to help someone move forward. Martin Spray, a registered psychologist and a Christian, offers the course. See the Bulletin Board for more information.

~ The next Lunch Bunch will meet on Thursday, May 5th.

~ The Finance Committee has designated May as “Stewardship Month.”

~ Would you like to read a copy of the CBWC Annual Report? There is a copy available in the church office. See Rick R. or Les B.

~ Friends and family of Flora Burdge are invited to join her for a ninetieth birthday celebration, to be held here at the church Saturday, April 9, from 2-4 p.m. Please RSVP with Pam at 250-652-2302 or Margaret at 250-743-9201

~ The April CE family event is planned for Friday, April 15 at 6 p.m. for some singing, games, and an Easter message. This event is especially designed for families with young children. Please speak to Alison Ellis if you would like more information.

Bulletin-for-April-3rd-2011