Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

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Saturday, January 24th , 9-11 am

Anglican Parish of St. Mark & St. Philip, 1802 33 Ave SW.

The Pastors of Marda Loop Churches present a morning of building compassionate community with Rev. Susan Brandt, Pastor of Street Level Church. The film “Beyond Surviving” will be shown with Q&A to follow. It will address the need to understand and care for those struggling with trauma. 

Sunday, January 25th, 7:00 pm

Calgary Community Reformed Church (1638 30 Ave. SW)

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

(see posters at the church for more details)

Other Happenings in Calgary

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U of C: Chair of Christian Thought Iwaasa Lecture on Urban Theology

Panel on Addressing Poverty in Calgary

Monday, Feb 2, 2015 at 7:30 pm

Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15 Ave SW

 

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.

CBWC Leadership Forum

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Monday, January 26th at 6:45 – 9:00 pm

Bonavista Baptist Church - 1507 Acadia Drive SE

Speaker: Tyler Graftaas, Assoc. Pastor at GoodTree

Topic: The Necessity of Wilderness: Taking the Road Less Travelled

Too often life is run by the demands of what is urgent or distracting instead of operating out of a rhythm of a life of withdrawal for prayer. God's promise is to bring life to the desert and restoration to the broken (Isaiah 35). Jesus' pattern and priority in life was to retreat to the wilderness. What can we learn about going to those solitary places?

Leadership Forums are for everyone that wants to be challenged in their walk with God and what they can offer to the kingdom of God.

Our Legacy Through Eve

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Wednesday, Jan 28th - 1 – 2:30 pm - Altadore Church Library

This year’s Great Canadian Bible Study looks our legacy as women through Eve’s story in Genesis 1-3. Some see Eve as a great temptress to be subdued while others admire her independence in grasping at the tree of knowledge. What can we learn about our original design and our fatal flaw that God would want us to understand as he molds us into the likeness of Christ? We encourage all women to take the time to meet and share in this study. 

The details of the study can be found here

(Participants are asked to bring a $2 donation to support victims of sexual violence in the DR Congo.

Join with women across Canada to be part of this movement of healing and hope by participating in the Great Canadian Bible Study – January 2015! 

Contact Wendy B to arrange for the study materials.

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.