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Announcements for June 21st, 2009

June 22, 2009 in Announcements, Uncategorized by Jeff | No comments

~ PRAYER EVENT: It is our great privilege to converse with Almighty God, Who, in His great love, wants to converse with us. As James puts it, “Come near to God and He will come near to you” James 4:8. On Thursday, June 25, 2009, from 7- 8 p.m., the Deacons invite you to a time of prayerful discernment of God’s ongoing guidance for our congregation. You will not be asked to pray out loud but your presence is still considered important. Child care will be provided. The Deacons are praying that this kind of Prayer Event becomes a holy habit of our congregation.

~ This summer the C.E. Committee is planning to offer another edition of “Adventure Camp”. Talk to Samantha Johnston for more information. The Camp will be held July 13 – 17th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Helpers are still needed.

~ The Baptist Women will be holding their ANNUAL STRAWBERRY TEA on Saturday, June 27th, 2009, from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. This year the ladies will have a silent auction, home baking, attic treasures, along with a children’s table and entertainment. Adult tickets are $5.00, family – $12.00 and children 7 and under – $3.00.

~ David and Cathie Phillips and CBM will lead an unforgettable tour of Turkey next October 18th to October 30th. See the Bulletin Board for more information if you think you might be able to join the Phillips on this amazing tour!

~ Would you like to pray regularly for one of our church family children? Please speak to Fran Barton if interested.

~ At an extraordinary Business Meeting on June 13, 2009, the Vancouver Island Association of CBWC Churches was officially dissolved. The Sylvan Acres Camp property has been transferred to the CBWC and the Camp Board will now report to CBWC. It is hoped that the new arrangement will strengthen the work of Sylvan Acres Camp and the work of the churches together.

~ A Newsletter from CBM (Canadian Baptist Ministries) arrived this week. Check out the LiteratureTable to get a copy.

June 21st 2009 Bulletin

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Announcements for March 22nd, 2009

March 20, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ An Adult Sunday School class happens each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. This class focuses on learning ways to get rid of those defective thought patterns that mess up your experience of God and life. The book, which forms the basis of the discussion, is “Telling Yourself the Truth” by William Backus and Marie Chapian.

~ Ryan Johnston will be giving the morning sermon today… the last in the “Conversation Series”.

~ Thanks to the Social Committee for organizing the St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon last week.

~ The CBWC Annual Assembly will be held April 23 – 26, 2009, in Banff, Alberta. The speaker for the Assembly is Mark Buchanan and the music ministry is by “Krystaal”. Would you like to be a delegate? See Les Biggs.

~ The VIA Annual Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 at the Forge Church.

~ Small Groups are a regular part of life at Elk Lake Baptist with a number of groups meeting regularly. New groups are started as leaders and interested people become available. If you are interested in being part of a small group, please see Les Biggs.

~ The Custodian position is open as of April 1st. This 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.

~ A new 3-hour per week paid Administrative/Secretarial position has been approved by the Deacons and included in our 2009 budget. This position will focus on administrative tasks important for the life of the church and currently not receiving full attention. If interested, please submit a resume to our Moderator, Greg Hatton. Adriana Hatton will be continuing in her role as Office Secretary.

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Announcements for March 15, 2008

March 15, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ An Adult Sunday School class happens each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. This class focuses on learning ways to get rid of those defective thought patterns that mess up your experience of God and life. The book, which forms the basis of the discussion, is “Telling Yourself the Truth” by William Backus and Marie Chapian.

~ Today is our “St. Patrick’s Day” luncheon right after the service. It will consist of four kinds of homemade soup, rolls and home-baked pies and is sponsored by the Social Committee at no cost to you, so even if you are a first-time visitor, or just weren’t sure yet last week if you would be able to attend, do stay and join us for good food and fellowship. You’ll be glad you did and so will we!

~ The CBWC Annual Assembly will be held April 23 – 26, 2009, In Banff, Alberta. The speaker for the Assembly is Mark Buchanan and the music ministry is by “Krystaal”. Would you like to be a delegate? See Les Biggs.

~ The VIA Annual Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 at the Forge Church.

~ The Custodian position is open as of April 1st. This 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.

~ A new 3-hour per week paid Administrative/Secretarial position has been approved by the Deacons and included in our 2009 budget. This position will focus on administrative tasks important for the life of the church and currently not receiving full attention. If interested, please submit a resume to our Moderator, Greg Hatton. Adriana Hatton will be continuing in her role as Office Secretary.

~ This Thursday, at 7:00 p.m., Glenn Rabuka will be presenting a “Liability and Risk Management Seminar for people in our church. If you are interested, please speak to Les Biggs or Ryan Johnston.

~ Carey Theological College offers a new degree – a Master of Divinity. This degree is described as practical, accessible and missional.

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Announcements for March 8th, 2009

March 6, 2009 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ An Adult Sunday School class happens each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. This class focuses on learning ways to get rid of those defective thought patterns that mess up your experience of God and life. The book, which forms the basis of the discussion, is “Telling Yourself the Truth” by William Backus and Marie Chapian.

~ Next Sunday, March 15th, we will have a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon right after the service. It will consist of four kinds of homemade soup, rolls and home-baked pies and is sponsored by the Social Committee at no cost to you, so do come out and join us for good food and fellowship. There is a Sign-Up sheet on the Bulletin Board so please sign in if you plan to attend so the ladies know how much soup to make or if you can bring a home-made pie. See you there!

~ The CBWC Annual Assembly will be held April 23 – 26, 2009, In Banff, Alberta. The speaker for the Assembly is Mark Buchanan and the music ministry is by “Krystaal”. Would you like to be a delegate? See Les Biggs.

~ Baptist Women will welcome guest speaker Donna Forster on Wednesday, March 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Donna will be speaking on the topic of “Canadian Public Policy on Prostitution and Brothels”. Please feel free to join us if you are interested.

~ The VIA Annual Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 at the Forge Church.

~ The Custodian position is open as of April 1st. This 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.

~ SING! WITH THE 3 CHRISTIAN TENORS! COMING TO VICTORIA MARCH 15TH! Celebrating the great hymns of our Christian faith… One show only March 15th, 2009! Don’t miss these tenors with a testimony:  Shane Wiebe - Abbotsford’s beloved tenor and Canadian Idol Top 5 finalist,   Jason Catron – Crystal Cathedral’s Hour of Power featured tenor and Mark David Williams – miracle tenor, also as heard on Hour of Power – singing and leading you in the great old hymns you grew up on and still love to sing……How Great Thou Art, Blessed Assurance, It is Well with my Soul, and many more……as well as performing for you some of their favorite songs…. SPECIAL GROUP RATES FOR ALL CHURCHES! Group sales, please call 250-592-0147. Individual tickets on sale at McPherson Box office; online@rmts.bc.ca or by phone 250-386-6121.

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