Coffee With Council

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Are you interested in having further dialogue about the potential upcoming changes at Altadore? Altadore Church Council would again like to invite you to come join a small group of people from the congregation for an opportunity to talk in a relaxed atmosphere with members of Council. Topics can range from ‘why we are looking at change’ to such things as ‘how will we move forward’ and ‘what might we look like in the future’. This is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have and participate in discussion in a comfortable small group setting. 

Two opportunities are offered this month, Saturday morning January 17th and Wednesday afternoon January 21st

For meeting times and to confirm your attendance call the church office (403.243.4304) or Peter B. Please note that your RSVP is necessary to confirm the event.

 

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Coming Up in the New Year

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Week of Jan 18-25

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (see posters at ABC for more details)

Saturday, January 24 - St. Mark & St. Philips Anglican

Join us for a morning film with Q&A to follow. “Beyond Survival” addresses the need to understand and care for those struggling with trauma. Sponsored by the Marda Loop Ministerial.

Sunday, January 25 Calgary Community Reformed Church

1638 30 Ave. SW, at 7:00 pm

The Altadore Baptist congregation will be joining with the congregations from other Marda Loop Churches for an Ecumenical Prayer Service.

Coldest Night of the Year

Is coming back to Calgary in 2015. Walk in solidarity with our homeless brothers and sisters on February 21, 2015. Last year Altadore raised more than $2,500 toward the event total of $135,000 for Acadia Place and Feed the Hungry. Help us make this event a continued success by registering to walk or volunteer at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org. Contact Larry P for further information.

Upcoming Events at Altadore

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  • Sun Dec 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent LOVE 10:00 am

  • Sun Dec 21 - Family Christmas Party - noon 

  • Wed Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Service - 6:00 pm

  • Thur Dec 25 - Office Closed

  • Fri Jan 2 - Office re-opens

  • Thu. Jan 8 - Council & Leadership Meetings - 6:00 pm

  • Wed. Jan 14 - Church Budget Meeting - 7:00 pm

  • Wed. Jan 28 - Church Clarity Meeting - 7:00 pm

  • Thur Feb 5 -Elders & Leadership Meetings - 6:00 pm

  • Sun. Feb 8 - Altadore Baptist Church AGM - noon

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