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Newsletter
May 31, 2015
Church Family News
Condolences
As a church family we express our sympathy to Corny Neufeld
and his family on the death of Lena on May 17th. Her
memorial service was May 25th at Clearbrook MB Church.
Corny has moved to Chilliwack and has requested a transfer
of membership to Central Community Church.
Engaging the Bible, 2015
Are you reading? Are you reflecting on scripture daily? Are
we all living it out? It’s our ongoing challenge. As well as
reading, studying, memorizing and hearing it preached …
now you can watch it! Tune in to watch the Bible as
portrayed in A.D. The Bible continues, Sundays at 9:00
pm on NBC. Also you can watch episodes on computer,
http://www.nbc.com/ad-the-bible-continue or on You
Version Bible App. Twelve episodes based on the New
Testament.
Bakerview Church Family Camp
June 5-7 at Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre.
Registration deadline for Sunday only is today.
A registration form is available from Linda Funk.
Bakerview Church AGM
The Annual General Meeting is Wednesday, June 10th in the
Multipurpose Centre. The dinner is at 6:00 pm and the
meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Dinner tickets ($5.00) and the AGM
Reports are available at the Welcome Desks.
We ended the fiscal year with a deficit of approx. $48,000.
Board of Finance & Management along with Church Council
are asking what additional gift you could give at the AGM to
eliminate this deficit.
Student Summer Ministry Bursaries
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.
Women’s Ministry
Milkshakes and Macchiatos will continue again this summer!
It’s a time of gathering together, (bringing our favourite
beverage and a chair) and stay connected through the
summer. If you would like to host a small group on your
patio or garden on June 17, July 22, August 19, let Lesley
know at the church office ASAP, 604-859-4611 or email
[email protected] with your choice of dates.
Sunday Morning Parking Lot Security
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 [email protected].
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.
Grad recognition - June 14
If you have a high school graduate in your home,
please inform Carla by June 10.
Children’s Ministry
What’s happening . . .
Discipleship Zone (Sunday school, 9:45-10:45)
May 31 & June 7: NO Sunday school
June 14: Class year-end Celebrations!
June 21: Family Continental Breakfast & ‘Moving Up!’
Graduation Sunday
Wee Worship (Children’s church, 11:20-12:15)
May 31 & June 7: NO Wee Worship
June 14: Wee Worship resumes and continues
through summer!
**parent and youth helpers welcomed**
What’s coming . . .
JULY and AUGUST: Bakerview Kids
summer events and camps. Want more info?
Want to join us in serving our community?
[email protected]
or Bakerview.org or talk to Alyssa Penner
SEPTEMBER 13: Children’s ministry OPEN HOUSE
OCTOBER 24: Fall Family Barn Bash!
OCTOBER: Paramount for Parents #3
Raising Kingdom Kids - Let's do this!
NOVEMBER 22: Baby Party 2015
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Missionary Newsletters
and Periodicals
Berlin Hub - May 2015
Music Mission Kyiv - May 22, 2015
InterVarsity Update - May 27, 2015
MB Mission Daily Prayer Guide - June 2015
MWC Global Assembly: The Global Church has
The Spirit of Adoption
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.
Adoption is free and over 30,000 orphans in Canada are
waiting for their forever home. Find out more on Thursday,
June 4th, 7:00 pm at Heritage Alliance Church. Advokate has
teamed up with A Home for Every Child and Focus on the
Family to bring an adoption awareness night to Abbotsford.
MB Herald Changes
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in the Chapel at Tabor Court. The
business session is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm; reception from 8:00
to 8:30 pm. There will be one resolution presented to deal with
the Board’s authorization to borrow money. All Bakerview
church members are members of Tabor Home Society.
The goal of the Canadian conference is to build a
communications strategy that is increasingly mission-focused,
strengthens partnerships with provincial conferences and
reaches as broad an audience as possible. Sensing a call to
communicate in new ways, conference leadership has
announced that, as of December 2015, the MB Herald will be
replaced by a new print initiative that will be developed with our
provincial and national ministry partners to rally churches around
our mission to “multiply Christ-centered churches to see Canada
transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ.” Therefore the
Herald, and subsequent magazine, will operate on a bimonthly
production schedule beginning this summer.
Pines Bible Camp Work Weekend:
June 26-29 - contact Darrell Rempel (604-854-6154)
if interested.
Will and Estate Planning Seminar is Saturday, June 6th from
10:00 - 11:30 am at MEI Secondary School. To register for this
free event, contact Leanne Pauls at 604-859-3700 ext 326 or
e-mail [email protected].
Walk for Life 2015 is Saturday, June 6th, with a 4KM walk or
8KM run. Registration is 12:30 pm. Register online at
walkforlife.advokate.ca.
Requiem for Peace is a call to lay down arms, from a distinctly
Mennonite/Christian perspective. Composer Larry Nickel will be
directing the Jubilate Vocal Ensemble, Betty Suderman, piano,
with soloists and orchestra. This event is June 6th, 8:00 pm at
Shaunessy Heights United Church, Vancouver.
Gospel Music Festival is Saturday, June 13th, 6:30 pm at
Christian Life Assembly (21277 - 56 Avenue, Langley). A
variety of artists will be featured, both vocal and instrumental.
Tickets available online at www.gospelmfestival.eventbrite.ca.
Tabor Home Society AGM
MCC BC AGM
Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at
Emmanuel Mennonite Church. Delegates, please register at
the Bakerview Church office before May 31st.
Operation Baby Bottle
Support the ministry of “Your Pregnancy Options.”
Bottles are still available at the church office. Fill
them with cash or cheques and return them on
Father’s Day. For more information, visit
www.fvpc.ca
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, welcoming home some up and coming talent from
the valley. June 20th, 7:00 pm at South Abbotsford Church.
Tickets are $15.00 available at the door.
LCC International University Summer
Language Institute
LCC International University is seeking English language
teachers with a heart for teenagers to engage 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.