Easter Season Events

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Maunday Thursday Service - April 2, 7 PM

The Maundy Thursday evening service on April 2nd, led by Joyce Peasgood, will be reflective and contemplative. The service will begin at 7 pm and will focus upon the last hours of Jesus’ life as recorded in the gospels. Included in the reading of the Scripture texts will be opportunity for silence and prayer. Thus, we will be invited to enter into the suffering of Jesus before his death. 

Please note that there will be no childcare provided.

CBWC Good Friday Service, April 3

First Baptist Church, 11 am

Easter Sunday at Altadore, April 5

  • 7:30 am Sunrise Easter Service Site 1, Sandy Beach
  • 8:30-9:30 am Pancake Breakfast 
  • 10 am Joint service with Iglesia Emmanuel

 

 

Good Friends Events

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Ancient Ireland Dinner

April 11th, 6 pm – ABC Gym

Well-Come Change and Good Friends invite one and allto an Irish evening of good food and a special presentation by Lynn and Larry P, “Journeys in Newfoundland and Ireland”. Reserve your spot at the table by calling the Miltons or the Casses

Rosebud Day Trip - “The Miracle Worker”

April 22nd, 9:00 am departure from Open Door Seniors

Cost per person $70.00 - includes transportation by Ministry In Motion Coach, buffet lunch, and tickets to the play, which is about Annie Sullivan’s perseverance and her hard-won friendship with a little girl, Helen Keller, whom no one could save. Contact Ed P for more information, or sign up on the lobby bulletin board.

CBWC Events

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Assembly – The Gathering

April 22-25, Westview Baptist Church

We want to encourage those who live in close proximity to Calgary to join with us as a “Single Day” or “Session” Visitor. This opportunity is available by making a donation commensurate with the portion you wish to attend, however we do not want finances to limit participation and hope everyone who is able can join with us. Meals need to be booked ahead at $15.00 for lunch and $20.00 for dinner. Workshops are first-come first-served basis. The host church, Westview Baptist, could also use some volunteer help over the weekend. See cbwc.ca/event/gathering or the bulletin boards for more information!

CBWC Calgary Leadership Forum

Monday March 23, 6:45 pm - 9:00pm

Westview Baptist Church 1313 Ranchlands Way NW

Topic: How do we have respectful dialogue on hot button issues? Please RSVP to rolson@cbwc.ca

World Day of Prayer

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At Altadore Baptist Church

Friday March 6, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together on the first Friday of March each year to observe a common day of prayer.

Through World Day of Prayer, women affirm their faith in Jesus Christ and engage with the whole world; are enriched by the faith experience of Christians of other countries and cultures; share the burdens of other people, praying with them and for them; and use their own talents in the service of God’s world. Prayer and action are inseparable and both have immeasurable

Moving Forward!

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The Leadership Team met this week and began the process of moving forward. We are looking to fill these positions in the next few months:

  • Pastoral Search Team
  • Nominating Team
  • Discern and Discover Team (action & strategy plans for Ministry)
  • Leadership Team (experimental governance for a year. These are the lead positions. Many will have teams supporting 
    • Chair
    • Vice-Chair
    • Secretary
    • Pastoral Care (Elder)
    • Personnel (Staff functions)
    • Facilities & Maintenance
    • Worship
    • Missions & Outreach
    • Treasurer
    • Hospitality & Congregational Care (encouragement, support, care & fellowship)
    • Christian Education (discipleship of children, youth & adults)

 

It is vital to have people ministering where they are gifted. Three upcoming events will help determine our gifting:

  • Gift Survey (during our service Feb. 22)
  • Strength Finder Workshop (date TBD)
  • Working together strategies (date TBD)

More information to come, but we ask you to start prayerfully considering your role at ABC, and plan to attend the Feb 22 service. Speak to Mark De Witt or anyone on Council or Elders if you have any questions.

Carey Seminars Presents Dr. Paul Pearce

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Transitions of Life: Healthy Aging, Retirement & the Spiritual Journey

Sat Feb 28, 9:00-3:00, Westview Baptist Church, $50

Canadians approaching retirement are now the fastest growing demographic in the country. This emerging trend will have significant ministry consequences for many years for churches and the communities they serve. There will need to be an intentional approach to preparation and provision of ministries in order to respond to the possibilities of mission and service with both those in the church and others in the community needing care and compassion.

Clarity Meeting Results

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On Jan 28 the church came together for a discussion on the options for future direction of the 

church followed by a vote on the three options presented. Of the 84 ballots received, 5 were for option 1 - status quo, 10 were for option 2 - Re-seeding and 68 were for option 3 - Re-birth with one ballot spoiled. This is seen as a clear indication that Option 3 is the desire of the church. 

Council will be moving ahead quickly with the initiatives outlined earlier and ask for the church's continued prayers and support.

Ash Wednesday & Lent Gatherings

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Wed, Feb 18th, 9 am or 7 pm

St. Mark & St. Philip Anglican - 1802 33 Ave SW

The Pastors of Marda Loop Churches present two interdenominational Ash Wednesday services; all are welcome to attend!

Also, an interdenominational Lenten discussion group will meet on the following five Wednesdays, at the same times and place as above. We will discuss Phil Yancey’s book and video series: Vanishing Grace. There will be morning and evening sessions on all five Wednesdays. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

Coldest Night of the Year

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Walk in solidarity with our homeless brothers and sisters on February 21, 2015. We are walking to support Acadia Place and Feed the Hungry. 

Join Altadore’s Team the “Alicats” or support one of our walkers! See Larry at the table in the gym after church.

You can see more information about the walk and track the progress in Calgary and across Canada at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/calgary