~ 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.

~ Stacy Toews, the co-founder of Level Ground Coffee, will be preaching next Sunday. He will discuss how our shopping habits can serve God. For more information on the schedule of guest speakers, please speak to Ryan.

~ Operation Christmas Child is a fun and simple, hands-on project of Samaritan’s Purse in which anyone can participate. Each gift-filled shoebox is used to bless the life of a child living in a desperate situation. Boxes can be picked up today, but please note that the return date for the boxes is 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.

~ Planning is underway for the Advent Service on the evening of November 29th. A special choir of more than 20 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 Memorial Service for Eliza Winston will be held in the afternoon of Saturday, November 7th at Elk Lake Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. There will be a tea following the service.

~ The next church Prayer Event will be on November 11th. Please talk to a deacon for more information.

~ This year’s Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held on Monday, November 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. All women are invited to this event.

Bulletin for November 1st, 2009

~ 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 is on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Bible character studies will be the focus. They were a lot like us! Everyone is welcome! Speak to Rick Downe for more information.

~ 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.

~ TODAY IS THANKSGIVING SUNDAY. The theme for our display this year is “Thankfulness for our Church Family.” Thank you to those who were able to bring in a family picture to add to the display.

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

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

~ Thank you to those who signed up for October’s coffee time! We are still looking for people to sign up for November and December.

~ 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. 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.

Bulletin for October 11th, 2009

~ For our special music today we welcome the combined voices of the Northern Baptist Boys and the Northern Baptist Girls. The message is contained in Matthew 19:25! Look it up!

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

~ College and Career Golf Day – Saturday, October 3rd at Mount Doug Golf Course – 4225 Blenkinsop. Tee-off time is 9:30 a.m. Please speak to Dale Armstrong for more information.

~ Thanks to all those who have participated in the “house shower” for Rick and Lynn Rancourt. Today is the last day to bring in your items. Any questions, please speak to Carol Biggs.

~ Les Biggs will be on Sabbatical from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. See Literature Table for more information. During the Sabbatical, Ryan Johnston will be in the Church Office on Fridays.

~ THANKSGIVING SUNDAY is October 11th. The theme for our display this year is Thankfulness for our Church Family.  To further this theme, you are invited to bring a picture (5×7 or larger if at all possible) of you (and your family) and it will be incorporated into the display.  Thanks.

Bulletin for September 27th

~ Next Sunday the Northern Baptist Boys and the Northern Baptist Girls will join voices and sing the message contained In Matthew 19: 25!

~ A vote of thanks to the Social Committee for organizing a great Corn Roast again last week! Not only was the corn fantastic, but so was the weather!

~ Adult Sunday School will begin next Sunday, September 27th at 10:00 a.m. Bible character studies will be the focus. They were a lot like us!! Speak to Rick Downe for more information.

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

~ 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.

~ College and Career Golf Day – Saturday, October 2nd at Mount Doug Golf Course – 4225 Blenkinsop. Tee-off time is 9:30 a.m. Please speak to Dale Armstrong for more information.

~ 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.

~ Les Biggs will be on Sabbatical from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. See Literature Table for more information.