| Thank You! | |
| World Conference Offering 2010 | |
| Goal Exceeded! |
| GOAL: | $135,000 |
| RECEIVED: | $152,852 |
The Conference Offering helps to pay for the costs of Conference (approximately US$631,000) and provide the Saints worldwide access to the events of this important week. Funds from this offering also help keep the registration fee for Conference affordable.
April 24, 2010
To the members and friends of Canada East Mission;
It is with a great sense of joy that we share the following calls to the High Priesthood of the Community of Christ.
Each call has been presented by our former Apostle, Mary Jacks Dynes, and approved by the Council of Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency of the church. Vivian’s call has also been approved and supported by the Presiding Bishopric.
We, the CEM leadership team, look forward with anticipation to working with each of these ministers in the years to come. Their ministry in this expanded role will be a blessing to the church and to Canada East Mission. Each ordinand will study the required coursework in the coming months. Their calls will then be presented to the October 16, 2010 CEM conference for approval, with ordination to follow. We invite the church to offer their prayerful support to each of them.
Pastors are invited to share this information with your congregation.
It is our belief that there are still further calls to the High Priesthood to be realized in our Mission Centre. As we attempt to follow God into the future of the work in our area, we look forward to more announcements of this nature in the years to come.
With deep gratitude,
Carman Thompson
Mission President
The Youth Worker Workshop on May 1 at the Kitchener congregation has been cancelled.
It will be rescheduled at a future date.
We’re almost there! Thanks to your contributions, only 9% remains to complete the goal of this portion of the World Conference Offering.
| World Conference Offering 2010 | |
| Help reach the goal for this portion of the World Conference Offering on Sunday! |
| GOAL: | $135,000 |
| RECEIVED: | $120,984 |
| REMAINING: | $14,016 |
No matter where you live, you have the opportunity to help make World Conference a comprehensive worldwide experience by supporting it financially.
We can do it, with your help! Here’s how:
THANK YOU!
The Conference Offering helps to pay for the costs of Conference (approximately US$631,000) and provide the Saints worldwide access to the events of this important week. Funds from this offering also help keep the registration fee for Conference affordable.
This is a busy time of year and there are a number of popular events coming on our calendar. Please take a moment to call or email the organizers and let them know you are coming!
CEM has posted two job descriptions looking for qualified lifeguards to provide waterfront services at camps and reunions this summer.
You can download the position postings from the website.
World Conference Offering 2010
We Share: Our Call and Commitment in the World
Through last Sunday, March 14th, you have given $85,000 toward the World Conference Offering. Thank you! The goal for this portion of the Conference Offering is $135,000.
The Conference Offering helps to pay for the costs of Conference (approximately US $631,000) and provide the Saints worldwide access to the events of this important week. Funds from this offering also will help keep the registration fee for Conference affordable.
In just a few short weeks, the Saints will gather together for worship, discernment, discussion, and fellowship at World Conference. No matter where you live, you have the opportunity to help make World Conference a comprehensive worldwide experience by supporting it financially.
There is still time to help. Here’s how:
* Contribute online at http://www.cofchrist.org/give using a debit or credit card.
* Use your Mission Tithes offering envelopes by writing World Conference on the World Ministries portion of the envelope.
* In Canada, mail a cheque to: Community of Christ Canadian Headquarters, 390 Speedvale Avenue East, Guelph, Ontario N1E 1N5. Cheques should be made payable to the Bishop of Canada with “World Conference Offering” written on the memo line.
Thank you for your generous giving! May we be blessed with the assurance that God goes with us always as we strive to share our mission and message with the world.
Marion Grimo, a long-time member of the Niagara Falls congregation, passed away Thursday night after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for a number of years.
Many in the community and nearby congregations hold Marion in the high esteem for the way she lived her discipleship in establishing and running the Niagara Falls Community Kitchen for many years. She was honoured at the city, provincial and federal levels for her tireless work in feeding the hungry of the Niagara Falls community.
Visitation is Sunday 2-4pm at Morse & Son Funeral Home, 5917 Main Street, Niagara Falls [map].
Funeral is on Monday at 10:30am, conducted by Shirley Stoner.
There have been several excellent resources about the Counsel to the Church posted to the World Church website, including two separate Question and Answer pages, and an informative and interesting video interview with President Veazey.
All are encouraged to take the time to read (and re-read) the Questions and Answers and to watch (and re-watch) the interview and you carefully and prayerfully consider the Counsel to the Church and the upcoming World Conference.
The Youth Worker Training workshop scheduled for March 7 at La Salle congregation has been postponed until later in the spring. Further details to come.
Stratford Congregation is hosting the “Discover Your Preaching Voice” workshop led by Danny Belrose.
When: May 7-8, 2010
Where: Stratford Community of Christ
226 Forman Ave, Stratford, ON [map]
Cost: $10/person (plus $15 for a Temple School credit)
See the event page for details and contact information to reserve your place.
Thank you!
In addition to what is being done at the World Church level in support of church members in Haiti, the members of the Community of Christ in Canada have contributed over $56,000 to the Oblation Fund in January and February in support of relief efforts.
These funds are being sent to the Canadian Red Cross where they will be matched by the Federal Government. The Canadian Council of Christian Charities has confirmed with CIDA that the donations given by individuals to a church that are forwarded to another Canadian registered charity doing the work in Haiti would be matched by the Federal Government.
This means that your donations to the Oblation Fund during the period designated by CIDA and which are sent to the Canadian Red Cross will be part of matching program. In other words, $112,000 is now at work assisting those affected by this terrible event.
Your continued contributions to the Oblation Fund will assist the good work that World Church is doing to assist our Haitian friends and will replenish the fund so that oblation ministry can continue throughout the church.
Thank you for your generous response.
Jim Poirier, Bishop of Canada
Mike Hewitt, Canada East Mission Centre Financial Officer
Greg Goheen, Canada West Mission Centre Financial Officer
What: Youth Worker Training
When: Sunday, March 7, 1-4pm
Where: La Salle Rd Congregation [map]
Contact Vonda Den Boer at (519) 862-3189
All are welcome!
During the month of February, St. Thomas Congregation is hosting “World Conference Preparation Meetings” each Wednesday afternoon at 1:30pm. All are welcome to attend!
See the St. Thomas webpage for contact and location information.
You are invited to a “Help for Haiti” chili supper fundraiser:
When: Saturday, Feb 13 5-7pm
Where: Corinth Community of Christ [map]
54246 Eden Line (Corner Eden Line/Culloden Rd)
What: Chili Supper – Dine in or Take out
All freewill offerings will be directed to the Canadian Red Cross for Haitian Relief efforts.
Download a poster for your congregation’s announcements and bulletin board.
Amherstburg Congregation is hosting the “Introduction to Caring Ministries” Temple School course led by Jerry van Rossum.
When: February 26-27, 2010
Where: Amherstburg Community of Christ
157 Alma Street, Amherstburg, ON [map]
Cost: $20/person (including course materials and snack)
Bring a sack lunch. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
See the event page for details and contact information to reserve your place.
St. Thomas Community of Christ is hosting the “Introduction to Understanding Scripture” Temple School course:
When: February 26-27, 2010
Where: St. Thomas Community of Christ
105 Fairview Ave., St. Thomas, ON [map]
Cost: $25/person (including course materials and food)
To reserve your place, please email the church office or contact Sara (519) 633-1270, by February 8, so materials can be ordered.
Judi Hopkin is presenting a Grief Workshop at the Kitchener congregation:
Friday, Jan 22, 2010 - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM and
Saturday, Jan 23, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $25 + bring your own bag lunch on Saturday.
There is a downloadable poster (for your congregation's bulletin board) with more details about the topics to be covered.
Please pre-register with James Brown (see Kitchener congregation event page or the poster for contact info) before Jan 15, 2010.
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