Baptist Church Christmas Celebrations around Calgary (All Are WELCOME!)

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First Baptist Church - A Candlelight Christmas

Sunday, December 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

You are warmly invited to the annual First Baptist Church Christmas concert of choir and handbells. This will be the final concert for handbell director Joan Schaufele, as she is moving away.

Northmount Baptist Church

Sunday, December 7, 7:00 pm

Come join us for a wonderful evening of great music and fellowship featuring the Suncor Energy Choir with Music Director Susan Woodward.

Lebanon Ministry Update

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We received an email from Mirielle Haddad last week. Mirielle and, her husband, Elie work for Canadian Baptist Ministries in Lebanon.

Mirielle writes that she continues her work with Iraqi refugee women. Their number has increased significantly due to many having been forced from Iraq by the ISIS forces. Many left homes and businesses and came to Lebanon with nothing. Mirielle says, "We pray always that God would comfort them and give them His peace."

Christmas Wreath Decorating

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Wednesday, December 3 in the ABC Gym

Pot Luck Supper begins at 6pm

Wreath Decorating begins at 6:45pm

Cost: $20/wreath

Once again this year we will be decorating beautiful fresh evergreen Christmas Wreaths. Simply bring a potluck contribution, decorations of your choosing for your wreath, and a hot glue gun and wire cutters (if you have them). The fresh wreaths will be provided.

RSVP to Colleen M by December 1

Coffee With Council

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Altadore Church Council would like to invite those in the congregation who were unable to attend the evening family meetings about change, as well as those who would like more opportunity to discuss the process of change, to join in a session for questions and dialogue. The focus will be on similar topics as the family meetings held in September and November. This is your opportunity to connect in a small gathering of Altadorians! Please come and join with Council in a comfortable atmosphere on Saturday, November 29, 10:30 - 11:30

Please call Peter B if you would like more information.

Leadership Update

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Facilities

We want to thank Glenn O for his years in leading our Facilities Ministry Team. We generally don’t notice things about our building when everything is running well. When something isn’t working we notice it right away. Thanks to you, Glenn, and the rest of your team for your service in quietly keeping our facility running.

We want to welcome Wayne B to lead our Facilities Ministry Team. Wayne has already been involved with the new lighting in the gym last year and recently running network wiring to our sound booth in the balcony and to the basement.

Thanks Glenn, welcome Wayne.

Elders

Please note that Wendy B will now be co-chairing the Elders alongside Nada R

Altadore Family Meeting

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Sunday, November 9th at 7 pm

By now you will hopefully have seen the “Update” I’ve written regarding big decisions we are thinking about. If you haven’t received a copy please ask Wendy in the office to 

As you think about the three options (Maintaining the Status Quo, Spreading the Seed, or Re-Birth) may I encourage you to take the time to talk to God and listen to him. As Richard Trench, Archbishop of Dublin has stated, “prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, it is laying hold of his willingness.” 

The meeting on November 9th will be an opportunity to deepen our understanding about these options and to ask questions. If you are unable to attend, please provide your comments/feedback to Council prior to Nov. 9th

Blessings, Pastor Paul

An Evening for the “Under 45” Crowd

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Saturday, November 15th at 7 pm

If you are between 18 and 45 years of age (single or couple, parent or not...all are welcome) then you are invited to Peter and Wendy's home for a childless evening of relaxation, dessert and visiting.

We love this group of adults at Altadore Baptist and we want to thank you for being a part of our church! 

If you can attend, please call Wendy B

Upcoming Musical Concert Opportunities

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You are invited to enjoy the following:

Adult Recreational Choir Society

Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal

November 27th at 7:15 pm

(No charge, but please let Wendy F in the office know if you plan to attend.)

 

The Master’s Singers

Concert with a Taste of Christmas

November 23rd, 2014 at 7 pm

Admission - Love Offering

 

Corpus Christi Male Chorale

With Guest Performance by Group Tenore

December 16th, 2014 at 7 pm

Jack Singer Concert Hall

First Baptist Church 1311 - 4th Street SW

See Richard C for Tickets

 

Thanksgiving Offering 2014

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The Outreach Team at Altadore has a tradition of promoting a special offering each Thanksgiving. This year, the Outreach Ministry Team has chosen to support Calgary Meals on Wheels and their part in a new pilot project: the Integrated School Support Project. This project provides holistic support aimed at increasing the chances of social and academic success for students and their families at two Calgary elementary schools. It will include a positive Calgary Police Service presence, an on-site psychologist, a physical education specialist, access to social workers and health clinicians, breakfast and lunch programs, and after school programs with a focus on mentoring and tutoring. There are 15 community partners involved including Calgary Police Service, City of Calgary Community and Neighbourhood Services, Calgary Public Library, YMCA Calgary and Meals on Wheels. 

To find out more, read this CTV News Article.

For the month of October donations can be placed in the offering plate. Please make cheques out to Altadore Baptist Church and designate Meals on Wheels.