Following church on Sunday, May 3, noon until 1:00, You are invited to a lunch for newcomers to Altadore Baptist.
The lunch will provide you with an opportunity to share a meal with others who are new and also to learn a little more about our church. We hope you will join us!
Please let Nada R, Wendy B or the church office know if you are able to attend.
30 people have indicated interest in attending on Sundays (May 3, 10, 24, 31 and June 7) from 12:00 - 1:00 pm (bag lunch). Join us for “Vanishing Grace” by Phil Yancy. Please let Wendy F in the office know if you would need child care in order to attend.
Last week we announced that Altadore now has a Facebook page. Please know that the church leaders are actively discussing policies for confidentiality, and postings are currently limited to a just a couple of people. Talk to Wendy F in the office if you have questions.
If you are on Facebook, and want to see a couple of good examples of how Altadore can use this valuable tool, check out the Canadian Baptist Ministries page and the First Assembly page. If you aren’t a “Facebook-er”, don’t worry, you don’t need to be! We will still be sending out the current events and announcements emails and updating the website like before. This is just another tool for us to use to reach people and tell them about our church!
On Sunday April 19, we will have a “new” experience 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 a CUPS presentation by Amanda St. Laurent, a seminar on different pathways for connecting with God by Pastor Paul, and a time of silence and solitude in the sanctuary. This will be a chance for everyone to engage with others in meaningful conversation about spiritual topics. This experience is about us encouraging and supporting each other in our spiritual walk.
Come for dessert and to share your thoughts with the Leadership Team and with Pastor Paul and Moreen on the future of Altadore Baptist Church.
At Roland and Linda R's home Saturday evening, April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Please let Linda R or Wendy B know if you can attend.
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.
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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.
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!
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.
First Baptist Church, 11 am
She Matters is Canadian Baptist Ministry's campaign to support educational opportunities for girls in India, Rwanda and Bolivia through their partners in each of these countries. During this Lent/Easter season, from March 22-April 12 any offering given in our special She Matters envelopes will support this CBM initiative.
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
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.
If you are interested in being the Altadore “champion” for this year’s campaign to raise funds for the Pregnancy Care Centre, please speak to Wendy F in the office
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!
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
"Thank you, thank you" to all who were part of the World Day of Prayer service here at Altadore on March 6th! It was a wonderful afternoon hosting morethan 70 people from 18 different churches. Altadore was beautifully decorated in the Bahamas theme, and the offering received for world projects was $856.50!
Baptism is always a wonderful church family celebration symbolizing the work of God in your life and your commitment to follow Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.
Two people are being baptised on Sunday, March 8th. Speak to Nada R if you would like to participate.
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Did you know that Altadore is a Good Food Box depot?
You can find out more about this amazing program (including Good Food Box contents and prices) on their website.
To make an order, contact Liane L, or email goodfood@altadorebaptistchurch. The next delivery is March 11th, order by March 1st.
April 22-25 Westview Baptist Church
If you are interested in being a delegate to this for ABC, please advise Wendy F in the office no later than March 1st. For questions on the Assembly please contact Linda R. More information is also available from the office.
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We acknowledge that the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta, on which we stand, is the ancestral traditional land of the indigenous people, and we are grateful for their stewardship of the land and their hospitality which allows us to live, work and serve God, the Creator, here together.
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We are no longer receiving applications for Lead Pastor for our congregation. Thank you for your prayers.
We affirm our pledge to stand for justice and our commitment that our church is a place where all people, regardless of race, culture, sexuality or faith are welcome.
