CBWC Assembly - The Gathering 2015

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We are looking forward to CBWC 2015 Assembly - The Gathering 2015, being held in Calgary at Westview Baptist Church, April 23-25, 2015. It is not only an important time in the life of our family of churches as we conduct business, it is a chance for us to gather together for profound teaching from keynote speakers. We also have a slate of excellent workshops that touch on our theme of Encountering God at Every Age. Lou Leventhal will be with us on Saturday evening with his famous travelling magic show Illusions & Reality. 

It is a time for us to reflect and pray over how God would have us serve Him in the next few years and a time to worship and praise Him. We are excited about what God has in store for us at "The Gathering" and want as many people from CBWC churches to share in this as possible. 

Register online today while there is still time http://cbwc.ca/event/gathering/ For those in the Calgary and surrounding area who may wish to join us as a Single Day Visitor please contact Heather Thomson for special info.

For more information, please visit our website at http://cbwc.ca/event/gathering/ or by calling our Calgary office at 403.228.9559.

Pastor’s Education Mission Trip

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Pastor Paul is fortunate to be able to spend part of his vacation time with CB Ministries’ Pastor’s Education Mission Trip to Cuba from May 24 to June 1. The cost for each participant is $1900. If you would like to support this mission trip, you can do so through your offering, designated to Pastor’s Education Mission Trip, and your funds will be forwarded to CB Ministries. Check out the website at www.cbmin.org for more information.

Sunday Service Changes - Keeping Things Interesting!

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One of the changes we have experienced recently is instead of having both the doxology and an offering prayer, we have done one or the other. This initiative is based on the concept that the doxology is by nature a sung prayer (as are all of our songs). Through the doxology we acknowledge that every blessing comes from God and he is worthy of our praise. By making this minor change, we can also create space in our services for new features and practises to arise. 

On Sunday April 19th, we will have a “new” experince called the “Altadore Informal”. Many of you remember the days of adult electives and we are bringing it back! Instead of having a worship service, we will be meeting in the gym at 10 am for an opportunity to choose between 2 electives. This will be a chance for everyone to engage with others in their church community, in meaningful conversation about spiritual topics. (There will also be a space provided for personal silence and prayer.) This experience is about us encouraging and supporting each other in our spiritual walk. Prepare to be challenged and changed!

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.