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N ewsletter
November 16, 2014
Church Family News
Notes of Thanks
Thank you for your prayers and visits during my recent
hospitalization. I am at home but face a number of
challenges and would appreciate your continued prayers.
Frieda Martens
The kindness and love - the selfless pouring out - a note, a
call, a visit, a hug, a meal, a prayer, sincere words of
concern and encouragement. God’s love shown through
His people. I have been privileged to experience it in
abundance. Thank you. May the Lord continue to be
glorified. The Lord has opened the pages of a new chapter in
my life. I will be leaving BC on November 29th to look after a
young widower’s family of 3 and say good-bye with mixed
emotions. Your continued prayers are greatly appreciated. You
will be deeply missed.
Liz Torhjelm
Box 175, Holland, MB R0G 0X0
Cell: 778-246-4350
New Address
Ryan and Leandra Chapman
1909 Powell Crescent, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4B1
Youth Search Team
The Church Council is pleased to announce the appointment of
a search team for Bakerview’s next Youth Pastor: Gord Lint,
(Chair) Neil Andruk, Darren Barkey, Isaac Funk, Joanne
Hamm, Alyssa Penner, Ruth Rempel, and Lead Pastor Michael
Dick. Please pray for the team as they conduct the search
process.
Membership Update
Anne Kroeker has requested release from membership. She is
moving to Mission and will be attending and joining Sovereign
Grace Baptist Church. We wish her God’s blessing.
Music on a Wednesday
The November 19th concert features Royce Richert,
violin and Lixia Li, piano. Light refreshments are served
at 11:30 am in the Multipurpose Centre ($3.00) and the
concert begins at 12:15 pm in the Sanctuary.
Children’s Ministry
What’s happening . . .
Discipleship Zone (Sunday school, 9:45-10:45)
Wee Explore: Genesis 1, God’s amazing creation
(Leaders: Tanya Regehr, Maddie Tiessen)
Wee Celebrate: lessons from Psalm 23:
Nov 16 & 23: Psalm 23 review
(Leader: Irene Funk)
6-10s: I Love my Bible!
Nov 16: God’s Word is A Cleanser
(Leaders: members of the youth leadership team)
Nov 23: God’s Word is A Treasure
(Leaders: Stephanie & Petra L.)
Wee Worship (Children’s church, 11:20-12:15)
Nov 16: Abiding in Christ . . . John 5:1-8
(Leaders: Ryan & Leandra Chapman, AJ, Jazzlynn)
Nov 23: Light Unto my Path . . . John 8:12
(Leaders: Ryan & Leandra Chapman, Sydney, Janelle)
**NEEDED URGENTLY: adults & youth to lead the children.
What’s coming . . .
Baby Party! Bakerview family Baby Shower for Moms
with babies born in 2014
When: TODAY! 3-5 pm
Where: Lakepointe Villas Clubhouse, 31450 Spur Avenue
please come join the party . . .
January 4 & 11, 2015 (9:55-10:45)
Paramount for Parents: Prayer
a two-week seminar/workshop which will include:
 discussion on different ways to pray with and
for our children
 taking a look at the importance of intentional prayer
for our children
 how we can develop of habit of blessing our children
with Scripture and prayer
Bible Study in the Book of Romans
We meet every Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the
Great Room. Call Calvin Capostinsky.
There are Christmas cards in a rack in the
east foyer, placed by the Gideons. There is
no charge for the cards, however a donation
to the Gideons is appreciated.
Bakerview Music Academy needs a volunteer to
support the piano teacher from 3-5 pm every Tuesday.
Volunteer must have piano background. To apply, please
contact Perrie at perriowen@telus.net.
The Bakerview Church Newsletter is published every two weeks. To submit announcements pertaining to the church family
or local community events, please e-mail heidi.olfert@bakerview.org or bring your announcement to the church office.
Christmas Events at Bakerview
December 4 - Seniors Christmas Banquet
December 7 & 9 - Fellowship Choir
Christmas Concerts
December 14 - Carol Sing-a-long, 3 pm
December 19 - Christmas Movie Night, 6 pm
December 24 - Christmas Eve Services, 5 and 10 pm
December 28 - Combined Worship
Service, 10 am
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Tea
and Service, 4 pm
Upcoming Events in 2015
David Ewert Memorial
Bible Conference
at Bakerview Church
January 7 - 9, 2015
Missions Fest Vancouver 2015
January 30 - February 1, 2015
Across the Street; Around the World
(A brochure is in your church mailbox.)
What’s happening in our Community...
Abbotsford Hospice Society invites you to volunteer 1 hour of
your time to help launch a memorable community challenge.
Email tamara@abbotsfordhospice.org by November 5.
I Got Rhythm by SAMC Concert band and orchestra, featuring
a Brazilian marimba concerto, Haydn’s Drum Roll Symphony
and some jazz and ragtime pieces. The concert is Saturday,
November 22nd, 7:30 pm at Peace Lutheran Church, (2029
Ware Road). For details see www.twu.ca/samc.
A Laugh Again Christmas featuring Phil Callaway and
friends is Sunday, November 30th, 7:30 pm at Cascade
Community Church. For details and tickets call 1-800-6632425 or visit www.laughagain.ca.
Contemplative Evening Prayers is an hour of prayer through
scripture reading, song, poetry and silence followed by
inspirational music. The Advent evening is November 30th,
7:30 pm at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Guildford Drive.
South Langley MB Church is celebrating 50 years! Celebration
weekend is November 21-23. For a schedule of events or to
register please visit www.southlangleychurch.com/eventscalendar/50th-anniversary or phone 604-530-2646.
The Vancouver Bach Choir presents Handel’s Messiah
directed by Calvin Dyck on Saturday, December 6th, 7:00 pm
at Gateway Community Church, 2884 Abby/Mission Highway.
Tickets are available at House of James and King’s Music:
Athletes in Action 36th Annual Grey Cup Breakfast
Saturday, November 29th from 8:00 - 10:00 am. Visit
greycupbreakfast.ca for more details.
BC Teen Challenge Annual Fundraising Banquet is
Monday, December 8th, 6:30 pm at Clearbrook MB Church.
Tickets are available at www.bcteenchallenge.com.
The Pacific Mennonite Children’s Choir presents “An English
Christmas” Saturday, November 29th with an afternoon tea at
2:00 pm and a 7:00 pm Dessert night. The event is at Heritage
Alliance Church, Mt. Lehman Road. Tickets are available at
King’s Music, on line at Eventbrite.ca or by calling Cheryl at
604-703-4763.
Bakerview Music Academy presents its Christmas Concert
with guest performers Our Bakerview Academy Children
Thursday, December 11th, 6:30 pm at the Bakerview Church.
Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Singers present a
Christmas concert Saturday, November 29th, 4:00 & 7:00 pm at
Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly.
A Call for Men: Calvin Dyck and the Songs, Strings & Steps
team are looking for singers for a men’s ensemble to perform
at their Christmas production “Christmas through Time” taking
place at Central Heights Church on December 19th and 20th.
If you are a tenor or bass that can read music, please e-mail
heather.dyck@shaw.ca for details.
The Boar’s Head Dinner, a medieval Madrigal Feast of Food &
Song, is presented by Bethany-Newton United Church and the
Lyric Singers. Event is Saturday, November 29th at 7:00 pm in
Surrey, See poster for details.
India 2015 Mission Trip Opportunity is an invitation to join a
mission trip to Northern India from January 7-19, 2015. Cost is
$2500 per person. E-mail stepministries@hotmail.com or call
604-751-2190 for details and application form.
Abendmusik’s Advent Vespers is Saturday, November 29th,
8:00 pm at Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, Mt. Lehman Rd.
Pacific Theatre Presentations:
November 19-22: Subway Stations of the Cross
December 5-30: It’s a Wonderful Life
December 14-16, 21-23: Christmas Presence
(December 20 in the Valley)
All productions at Pacific Theatre, 1440 West 12th Avenue
unless otherwise indicated.
For more information or to order tickets,
visit www.pacifictheatre.org
MEI is accepting registrations for preschool to Grade 12.
Registration opens January 19, 2015, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
See poster for more details.
MCC BC news & notes…
MCC Centre Grand Opening - *DATE CHANGED*
The date of the MCC Centre Grand Opening has been
changed to Saturday, December 6. Enjoy food, live music,
and be there for the official ribbon cutting ceremony - all in
support of MCC’s continuing legacy of compassion for
those in need. Our Common Place Café, Ten Thousand
Villages store and the Thrift Shop are now open.