Newsletter June 14, 2015 Church Family News Change of Address Bakerview Church Family Camp Helen Matties #214 - 31954 Sunrise Crescent, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1N6 Reminder that we are still accepting donations to help offset the costs for the camp. Designate this on your offering envelope. Greetings Women’s Ministry Frieda Martens sends greetings to the Bakerview Church family. She recently moved to Vernon and would love to hear from her Bakerview friends. (250-558-4900) Thank You We praise the Lord that the tumors on John’s kidney were benign. As a result of the biopsy, however, there were complications. We called for prayer and John is improving daily. We thank you for your prayers, visits and cards of encouragement during John’s illness. John and Erika Klassen Membership Update Steve Klassen, Contemporary Congregation (brother of Andrea Ediger) has requested a release from membership. Susan Martens has requested a transfer of membership to Northview Church. Bakerview Church Bulletin Boards Please take some time to check out all the bulletin boards in the foyer as they have been up-dated. Traditional Service Flowers Any donations of fresh flowers for the Traditional Service would be greatly appreciated. These could be floral arrangements for a special occasion, or fresh cut flowers to enhance our worship space. Contact Mary Rempel or Erika Klassen for details. Student Summer Ministry Bursaries Milkshakes and Macchiatos will continue again this summer! We will be at Betty Hooge’s June 17, Joanne Hamm’s July 8, Elnora Martens’ July 22, Selma Warkentin’s August 5, and Betty Falk’s August 19. We will meet at the church at 6:30 pm on these dates, and carpool to our hosts. Please inform the church office if you plan on attending. Bring your lawn chair and your favourite beverage. See you there!!! Yard Sale Donations Calvin Capostinsky is looking for donations to raise money for the Bethesda Phoenix Centre. Call Calvin at 604-302-5012 to arrange for drop offs or if necessary, pick up. This local Discipleship House seeks to spiritually empower men who have successfully recovered from addiction, by helping them develop a closer walk with God. Children’s Ministry What’s happening . . . Discipleship Zone (Sunday school, 9:45-10:45) June 14: Class year-end Celebrations! June 21: Family Continental Breakfast & ‘Moving Up!’ Graduation Sunday Wee Worship (Children’s church, 11:20-12:15) Wee Worship resumes and continues through summer! **parent and youth helpers welcomed** Bursaries are available for students who will be volunteering at any summer camp or Bakerview’s day camp. Application forms are available in the Youth Centre, the literature stand by the mailboxes in the foyer, or at the church office. Please submit applications to the church office by June 30th. What’s coming . . . JULY and AUGUST: Bakerview Kids Summer events and camps. Want more info? Want to join us in serving our community? summerministry@Bakerview.org or Bakerview.org or talk to Alyssa Penner Sunday Morning Parking Lot Security SEPTEMBER 13: Children’s ministry OPEN HOUSE More volunteers are urgently needed to fill vacant spots to keep our vehicles on the church parking lot secure on Sundays. Brandon Collison is the supervisor. Please contact him to volunteer or for more information at 1-775-855-4236 or e-mail brandoncollison@gmail.com. OCTOBER 24: Fall Family Barn Bash! OCTOBER: Paramount for Parents #3 Raising Kingdom Kids - Let’s do this! NOVEMBER 22: Baby Party 2015 MWC Global Assembly: The Global Church has Your Pregnancy Options registered – Have you? Registration numbers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America are exceptionally strong. It’s not too late to join the growing North American representation to welcome our international brothers and sisters. Register today at https:// www.mwc-cmm.org/pennsylvania-2015. The Assembly will be held July 21-26, 2015 in Harrisburg, PA. Please bring your baby bottles back next Sunday, Father’s Day to be returned to “Your Pregnancy Options” so that they can include your donation in their counting day. Cheques should be made payable to “Your Pregnancy Options” or you may choose to donate online at www.babybottle.ca. All donations this year of $100 or more will be matched by a donor. Membership Update - Michelle Ibson When I was a child, I was like the rocky soil described in Matthew 13. My faith was challenged by loss, my father died when I was seven and my mother fell seriously ill when I was twelve. My faith wilted away and it wasn't until I was transplanted to the fertile soil of Abbotsford that my faith bloomed again. When my husband and I moved here, I found a shepherd and a mentor in Kathy Nikkel, a woman I came to adopt as the sister I never had. Kathy took me under her wing and began teaching me what it meant to be a Christian. Kathy testified at my baptism at Ross Road Church and she walked with me every step of the way ever since. I sometimes feel like I walk through the valley of the shadow of death as Psalm 23 says, but the Lord is my Shepherd and He guides me and brings me comfort at my darkest moments. I can't imagine my life without Christ. Michelle attends the Contemporary Service and is transferring her membership from Ross Road Community Church. Testimonies of the youth baptized this month can be viewed on our church webpage www.bakerview.org Hope for Women Pregnancy Services is looking for Volunteer Peer Counsellors. Certification and training is available for volunteers who qualify and can commit for a period of six months to a year for four to six hours every other week. For more information call 604-853-0303 or e-mail HopeForWomen@telus.net. Cross Cultural Temple Tour is Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Cost is $39.00 including lunch. For more information and to register e-mail templetours2015@gmail.com. Tabor Village is celebrating its 55th Anniversary Saturday, June 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm with a Spring Fair for children and families. General admission is $5.00 at the gate. English High Tea will be served in the Tabor Court Chapel ($10.00) by reservation 604-859-8715 or at the door. Welcome Home Concert with the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra, featuring some up and coming talent from the valley. Saturday, June 20th, 7:00 pm at South Abbotsford Church. Tickets are $15.00 available at the door. Mennonite Disaster Service in Brewster, WA MDS is building new homes for several families after fire tore through north-central Washington, destroying over 300 homes. Volunteers are needed for the weeks of June 21-26, June 29-July 3, July 12-17, and July 19-24. Accommodations are available so come for a week or partial week. For more information and how to register call 1-866-261-1274. Missionary Newsletters and Periodicals Dehli Platter - June 9, 2015 MDS Update - June 10, 2015 InterVarsity Praise & Prayer - June 2015 Gallery 7 Theatre & Performing Arts presents Summer Drama Blast July 6-24 for children and youth ages 6-18. For more info and to register call 604-504-5940 or visit www.gallery7theatre.com Clearbrook MB Church presents Hymn Sing Sunday, June 21st at 7:00 pm. The evening features The Chancel Choir, North Oaks Trio, and Springs of Joy. MCC BC is hosting a collaborative art exhibit demonstrating the power of social inclusion. The opening event and artist talk is Monday, June 22nd, 7:00 pm at 33933 Gladys Avenue. LCC International University LCC International University is seeking English language teachers in our Summer Language Institute, a three week program for European youth, primarily ages 14-24. For more info http://lccslilithuania.wordpress.com/ Complete the online inquiry form at http://www.lcc.lt/teachingapplication-process. The program dates for teachers (including orientation) are July 6 – August 2, 2015. Pray with us that we will find the right teachers for this program.
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