~ Les Biggs will be 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.

~ Our Annual Fall Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 24th! A sign-up sheet for what to bring is on the bulletin board.

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

~ Next Sunday we will have a Special Presentation on Operation Christmas Child and the shoeboxes will be available then.

~ The meeting of The Baptist Women’s Group, which is usually the second Wednesday of the month, will be this coming Wednesday, October 21st and will be at the home of Donna Jarvis at 10:00 a.m.

~ The next Quarterly Meeting of Elk Lake Baptist Church will be on Thursday, October 29th at 7:30 p.m. Please talk to Ryan or Greg if you would like a ride.

~ Planning is underway for the Advent Service on the evening of November 29th. A special choir of more than 15 people is being assembled. This will be a great event, so please start planning who you will invite. We are looking for a pool of drivers to give rides to people who prefer not to drive at night. Please talk to Ryan if you are able to drive.

~ The Craft Group will be meeting this coming Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the church. We will be working on plastic mesh embroidery for coasters and other crafts items. Everyone is welcome.

~ Thank you so much from Rick and Lynn Rancourt for all the help and kitchen gifts which made us feel so welcome to Lakeview Cottage. We are so grateful!

Bulletin for October 18th, 2009

~ Adult Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 27th at 10:00 a.m. Bible character studies will be the focus. They were a lot like us!!

~ Gathering For Prayer on Wednesday, September 16th from 7:00 – 800 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This is another opportunity to seek God’s guidance!

~ Brian Doerksen will be in concert in Victoria at Glad Tidings Church on Saturday, September 26th. Tickets $20. Advance/$25 At the Door.

~ “Getting on with Life” presents “Loving Choices – A Growing Experience for Singles” and “Rebuilders – Divorce Recovery Program”. See Literature Table for information.

~ This building will be in use on Tuesday and Thursday evenings this fall. Please check with Ryan Johnston or Adriana Hatton for details.

~ Parenting Seminar (Friday evening – Saturday morning) October 2 – 3rd at First Church of the Nazarene. See Bulletin Board for more information.

~ Spiritual Health Services of the Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals are offering a training course for those who would like to become a spiritual care volunteer. See Literature Table for more information.

~ Adrian Plass and Glen Soderholm will be performing at Lambrick Park Church on Friday, November 6th. Advance tickets before October 5th are only $10. (See Bulletin Board)

~ The Craft Group will be starting up again with the first meeting at the church this coming Tuesday, September 15th, at 1:30 p.m. We will be making fun little hostess gifts. Everyone is welcome!

~ Thanks to all those who are participating in the “house shower” for Rick and Lynn Rancourt. If you have already agreed to bring something, please bring it by September 27th. If you would like to give a shower item, but have not yet decided what to bring, please speak to Carol Biggs.

September 13th Bulletin, 2009