Weekly Wire for September 29, 2010

 

FLOW in Saskatoon takes place this weekend!  Fellowship Leadership Outreach Ministry Don’t miss out on this uplifting and inspiring event. Click Here to see the poster of guest ministry and click here to see the schedule of events.

Go with the FLOW!

 Men’s Retreat at Hills of Peace!

It sure looks like they had a great time…and just how many pieces of pie did Darrell eat?????

 

The CWM Staff are pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Hirsche to the role of “Provincial Congregational Coordinator”. 

Keith, whose home congregation is Victoria, BC, will be a liaison between the congregations and the Mission Centre.  He will also be striving to coordinate various cluster groupings amongst the BC congregations in areas such as leadership development, Priesthood gatherings, various retreats as encouraged by our congregations. 

His role will commence Oct. 1^st as a volunteer liaison.  Please feel free to contact Keith keith_hirsche@yahoo.com at any time to welcome him in this evolving position.  Keith would love to hear your ideas of how or what areas of ministry you feel would be of interest to our BC congregations in the next year.”

                                                                                                 Darrell Belrose

 

 

 

  The Canada West Mission Center would like to sponsor your registration fee for the Peace Colloquy at The Temple in Independence Missouri!

This offer is limited to the first 10 people who register, and is only available until September 30th. 

Click here for more information on the Peace Colloquy. 

Please email me, debra@communityofchrist.ca to claim your spot. 

If you’ve already registered please contact me ASAP.

 

 

 

 

Our New Fall Contest!

  Calling all musicians … do you have a knack for plunking out your own catchy tune on the piano, plucking some original sounds on the strings or working the music on any other instrument?  We’re   looking for a new music bed for  our weekly video teaser.  The music must be original, should be 45- 60 seconds in length and recorded in a professional or semi professional studio. 

Tip - Most high  schools have great studios these days.  Remember this is a backtrack so a voice must be heard over top of it. 

Have fun with it, all styles are welcome from Rock to New Age  to Jazz.

Send me your samples in MP3 format to debra@communityofchrist.ca

 

 

BEREAVEMENT WORKSHOP October 29-30, 2010

This workshop is open to anyone who would like to learn more about bereavement

TOPICS: Sociology, Language and Metaphors for Death,  Being the Bearer of Bad News, Myths about Grief, Gender - Personality and Grief, Grief and the Family,  The Grieving Process, Tasks of Mourning , Special Types of Losses

Instructor: Judi Hopkin - Bachelor of Nursing Degree, Certificates in Bereavement Education and Grief Counseling

Location:   Community of Christ Vancouver Congregation, 3333 Kaslo Street, Vancouver

Time:         Fri. Oct. 29:  6:30 – 9:00 pm

             Sat. Oct. 30:  9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cost:        $25.00 per person – includes snacks

Please bring a bag lunch Saturday

RSVP: Sarah Hopkin at 778-238-7484 or sjoyhopkin@yahoo.com

by October 15, 2010

Women’s Retreat - “Many Cultures, Many Gifts…”
$40 November 5 - 7, 2010
Community of Christ, Chilliwack, BC
Guest Ministry: Karen Waring from Independence, MO
Includes:
 Snack on Friday night
 Breakfast, lunch, supper on Saturday
 Breakfast, lunch on Sunday
 Gift Bag
Not Included:
 Accommodation (Some billeting is available. There are also very reasonable rates available at local hotels/motels)
Registration:
Please register by October 31 by contacting Bonnie Levitt
Phone: 604.792.1023 or Email: bjlevitt1@yahoo.ca
Highlights:
 Games and snacks on Friday night
 Updates on the church’s activities in other countries
 A variety of activities on Saturday afternoon from which to choose
 Sunday morning worship with the Chilliwack Community of Christ

Weekly Video Teaser for September 28, 2010

Click on the link above to see this week’s Video Teaser or go to the CWM website under CWM News/Blogs then CWM Weekly Announcements.

Weekly Wire for September 21, 2010

 

The Canada West Mission Center would like to sponsor your registration fee for the Peace Colloquy at The Temple in Independence Missouri!  This offer is limited to the first 10 people who register, and is only available until September 30th.  Click here for more information on the Peace Colloquy.  Please email me, debra@communityofchrist.ca to claim your spot.  If you’ve already registered please contact me ASAP.

Our New Fall Contest!

  Calling all musicians … do you have a knack for plunking out your own catchy tune on the piano, plucking some original sounds on the strings or working the music on any other instrument?  We’re  looking for a new music bed for  our weekly video teaser.  The music must be original, should be 45- 60 seconds in length and recorded in a professional or semi professional studio.  Tip - Most high  schools have great studios these days.  Remember this is a backtrack so a voice must be heard over top of it.  Have fun with it, all styles are welcome from Rock to New Age  to Jazz. Send me your samples in MP3 format to debra@communityofchrist.ca

BEREAVEMENT WORKSHOP October 29-30, 2010

This workshop is open to anyone who would like to learn more about bereavement

TOPICS: Sociology, Language and Metaphors for Death,  Being the Bearer of Bad News, Myths about Grief, Gender - Personality and Grief, Grief and the Family,  The Grieving Process, Tasks of Mourning , Special Types of Losses

Instructor: Judi Hopkin - Bachelor of Nursing Degree, Certificates in Bereavement Education and Grief Counseling

Location:   Community of Christ Vancouver Congregation, 3333 Kaslo Street, Vancouver

Time:         Fri. Oct. 29:  6:30 – 9:00 pm

             Sat. Oct. 30:  9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cost:        $25.00 per person – includes snacks

Please bring a bag lunch Saturday

RSVP: Sarah Hopkin at 778-238-7484 or sjoyhopkin@yahoo.com

by October 15, 2010

Women’s Retreat - “Many Cultures, Many Gifts…”
$40 November 5 - 7, 2010
Community of Christ, Chilliwack, BC
Guest Ministry: Karen Waring from Independence, MO
Includes:
 Snack on Friday night
 Breakfast, lunch, supper on Saturday
 Breakfast, lunch on Sunday
 Gift Bag
Not Included:
 Accommodation (Some billeting is available. There are also very reasonable rates available at local hotels/motels)
Registration:
Please register by October 31 by contacting Bonnie Levitt
Phone: 604.792.1023 or Email: bjlevitt1@yahoo.ca
Highlights:
 Games and snacks on Friday night
 Updates on the church’s activities in other countries
 A variety of activities on Saturday afternoon from which to choose
 Sunday morning worship with the Chilliwack Community of Christ

 

Encounter World Religions Centre has a snazzy, new, easy-to-navigate website! Check us out. There are lots of interesting and helpful things for you to see, hear, read, and take away. Here’s some of what you’ll find:

• A Resources tab offering:
  • Free Overviews of 21 religions – a great reference for a quick introduction or review.
  • Free Lectures by JW Windland on Shiva Nataraj: Lord of the Dance and Om: Sound of the Sacred in a format that allows chapter selection.
  • Audio and Media articles from various sources regarding world religions topics.
  • Web Links and an extensive Reading List for more in-depth explorations of world religions general surveys, themes, and religion-specific information.
• Class descriptions of Religions We Teach to help design an educational series tailored to your organization’s needs and interests.
• A list of Encounter’s Programs to plan a world religions experience in your area. Let us know how we can help.
• A selection of options For Teachers to use in classroom assembly programs, field trips and professional development days.
• An up-to-date Events page to find where and what Encounter is teaching near you.
• A stunning Photo Gallery of places Encounter takes you.
• Downloadable Forms:
  • Audio CD Order Form for our most popular lecture by JW Windland – To See, To Be, To Do: Primary Perspectives of World Religions. Order before October 15 and receive a 20% discount and free shipping.
  • Exploring World Religions July Experience information, schedule and registration.

The site is updated frequently…so visit us often at: www.worldreligions.ca

Know someone who’s interested in world religions? Pass our web address along to them. Word-of-mouth is our best advertisement.  Thanks for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at a future Encounter World Religions event.

JW Windland                      Brian Carwana                   Kelly Wagner                     Ryan Gingerich

Encounter World Religions Centre 390 Speedvale Ave. E. Guelph, ON  N1E 1N5 www.worldreligions.ca 519.822.0099

"All actual life is encounter."Martin Buber

 Swing music jam sessions are starting Oct 11th, Thanksgiving day, at 7:30 pm at the Vancouver Community of Christ Church, 3333 Kaslo Street Vancouver. All musicians are welcome to attend or if you’d  just like to come out and listen we’d love to see you. This is a weekly event that will take place every Monday.

For more info contact  Fred Brumm:  fbrumm@uniserve.com or  call 778-484-0674.

 

Keeping Christ in Christmas

When I was a little girl I heard my mother express her concern that so many businesses who advertised at Christmas time used the short cut XMAS.  She told me that no one should take Christ out of Christmas and if we start to write our advertising or Christmas notes that way, we run the risk of making it second nature - leaving Christ out of Christmas.  I have my own little tricks for keeping Christ in Christmas that work for me.  What are yours?  What keeps you sane and focused and thankful during the most wonderful yet hectic time of year.   Tell me what you do and how its helped you keep Christ in Christmas.  I’d like to include your ideas in the fall newsletter so please send them to me by October 17th.

Thanks in advance!

Debra.

debra@communityofchrist.ca

Video Teaser for September 21, 2010

Click here to view the Video Teaser

If the hyperlink does not work for you, simply copy and paste the text below into your browser's address window.
http://blog-cwm-weeklyannouncements.communityofchrist.ca/2010/09/weekly-wire_15.html

The Weekly Wire

 

Our New Fall Contest!

Calling all musicians … do you have a knack for plunking out your own catchy tune on the piano, plucking some original sounds on the strings or working the music on any other instrument?  We’re looking for a new music bed for our weekly video teaser.  The music must be original, should be 45- 60 seconds in length and recorded in a professional or semi professional studio.  Tip - Most high schools have great studios these days.  Remember this is a backtrack so a voice must be heard over top of it.  Have fun with it, all styles are welcome from Rock to New Age  to Jazz. Send me your samples in MP3 format to debra@communityofchrist.ca

Men’s Retreat at Hills of Peace - "Individual Principles - Global Community"

7pm September 24^th – noonish on September 26th

Guest ministry provided by Richard Betts

As in previous years we try to provide something for everyone - lots of food, interesting discussion, campfire, classes led by our guest minister, more pie than you should be eating, and worship. If you would like to attend and you have questions, feel free to call Dan Esch at 306-949-1470 or email ddesch@sasktel.net.

To encourage maximum participation, the costs of the retreat are covered by the mission center, but we appreciate your donations to help cover the expense.  Time is running out so if you plan on coming and haven't let Dan know, contact him by September 20!

BEREAVEMENT WORKSHOP October 29-30, 2010

This workshop is open to anyone who would like to learn more about bereavement

TOPICS: Sociology, Language and Metaphors for Death,  Being the Bearer of Bad News, Myths about Grief, Gender - Personality and Grief, Grief and the Family,  The Grieving Process, Tasks of Mourning , Special Types of Losses

Instructor: Judi Hopkin - Bachelor of Nursing Degree, Certificates in Bereavement Education and Grief Counseling

Location:   Community of Christ Vancouver Congregation, 3333 Kaslo Street, Vancouver

Time:         Fri. Oct. 29:  6:30 – 9:00 pm

             Sat. Oct. 30:  9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cost:        $25.00 per person – includes snacks

Please bring a bag lunch Saturday

RSVP: Sarah Hopkin at 778-238-7484 or sjoyhopkin@yahoo.com

by October 15, 2010

 

Women’s Retreat - “Many Cultures, Many Gifts…”
$40 November 5 - 7, 2010
Community of Christ, Chilliwack, BC
Guest Ministry: Karen Waring from Independence, MO
Includes:
 Snack on Friday night
 Breakfast, lunch, supper on Saturday
 Breakfast, lunch on Sunday
 Gift Bag
Not Included:
 Accommodation (Some billeting is available. There are also very reasonable rates available at local hotels/motels)
Registration:
Please register by October 31 by contacting Bonnie Levitt
Phone: 604.792.1023 or Email: bjlevitt1@yahoo.ca
Highlights:
 Games and snacks on Friday night
 Updates on the church’s activities in other countries
 A variety of activities on Saturday afternoon from which to choose
 Sunday morning worship with the Chilliwack Community of Christ

Coming Soon…FLOW in Saskatoon check back for more details!

 

 

 President Veazey expressed his gratitude for the core of members who are giving generously and addressed the need to broaden the base of contributors of all ages so we can say “yes” to Missional opportunities. He challenged us to join his family in this effort: “As for me and my family, we are going to increase our giving to all aspects of the church’s mission. I am also going to recruit and mentor others as World Ministries Mission Tithes contributors. I invite each of you to do the same.” (See full statement at www.CofChrist.org/wc2010/VeazeyBudgetProjections.asp.)
Are you responding to God’s generosity by giving to your full capacity to both World and Local Ministries? Our shared mission depends on a sustained increase in tithing. Thank you to all who support the ministries we are called to share with the world.

2010 Peace Colloquy
The 2010 Peace Colloquy will run October 29-31 at the Temple in Independence, Missouri, with the theme "Children Cry, We Respond!" This year's colloquy will focus on peace and justice for our children. Highlights will include presentation of the Community of Christ International Peace Award, workshops, keynote speakers, a prayer retreat, a children's program, a youth retreat, and an art show. Watch www.CofChrist.org/peacecolloquy and future Heralds for more details. Print a Registration Form or Register Online.

 

 

A note from the editor

Please remember to send me your announcements for activities and retreats.  And don’t forget to include lots of high resolution photos from previous years!

Video Teaser for September 14

To view today’s video teaser, right click on the link, choose open hyperlink and when you arrive at the website click on the arrow on the video box.

The Weekly Wire!

Congratulations to our winners of the summer contests!

A pair of Community of Christ coffee mugs went out to Mac and Marie Christensen of Chilliwack in the random draw of email entries.

 

The Stainless Steel Water Bottle with C of C logo and handy belt clip went to Ryan Levitt of Edmonton (temporarily in Vancouver) for his answer to the mystery phrase.  “Living our Mission”  Honorable mention goes to Carolyn Smith of Calgary who was the only other person to send in the correct answer.

And the warm and practical campfire blanket with self zipper was won by Leila Goheen and Darleene Skinner of Ribstone for their suggestion of the “Weekly Wire” as the new name for our announcements.

 

 

Thank you all for participating and tune in next week to get all the info on our “Fall Contests”

 

 

  Canada West Mission Conference 2010 was great!

 

Check out the new Herald blog ---- http://HeraldMagazine.wordpress.com

Excerpts from our monthly denominational magazine will be published here to help us reach new audiences, expand readership, and make missional content easy to share with online seekers. You can even sign up to have alerts sent to your email when new content is posted. This blog will feature stories that “connect, engage, and inspire” us to go deeper in our discipleship and remain centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Are you a student or do you have a student attending University out of town?  

 

 

Let us know at the Canada West Mission Center so that we can ensure the local Pastor knows how to get in touch for special events and services! Send your information to debra@communityofchrist.ca

Video Teaser for September 7, 2010

To view today’s video teaser, right click on the link, choose open hyperlink and when you arrive at the website click on the arrow on the video box.

 

Canada West Mission Announcements for September 1st

 

Our Summer Contests are about to wrap up

The final deadline for entries is today, September 1st.  Send me your catchiest new name and your solution to the clues by midnight tonight Pacific Standard Time!

Contest #1

Sign up for the CWM announcements. That’s it. Anyone who receives the CWM Announcements will be entered into a draw for a pair of Blue C of C Coffee Mugs. If you’re already on the list, you’re already entered to win!

Contest #2

Find the hidden clues in the CWM Announcements. Each week we’ll hide a different clue in the announcements. Put the clues together to figure out the mystery phrase and submit your answer. All winning answers received by August 28^th will be entered into a draw for the coveted C of C stainless steel water bottle! *** clue solving tip – the letters may or may not go together!

Contest #3

Re-name the CWM Announcements. We’re looking for something new, creative, fresh and exciting. Our panel of judges will select the winner. Not only will the winning submission become the new name of the CWM Announcements, but you’ll also receive the fabulous C of C Campfire blanket in its own travel case!

 

New Life Events are posted, click here to see them…LIFE EVENTS

 

Canada West Mission Conference in Calgary is coming up fast….September 3-5!

  Did you know:

-if you’re not a delegate you should register soon to debra@communityofchrist.ca

-Susan Skoor, Danny Belrose, and Kris Judd are our guest Ministry

-billeting is available by contacting Mary Jean Belrose at maryjean@communityofchrist.ca

-if you’re a delegate and you won’t be able to attend you should let me – Debra – know!

Click here to see our poster and here to get all the other information!

New business for Mission Conference Business Meeting

Resolution for Canada West Mission Conference, 2010 click here to read the

new resolution.

Are you a student or do you have a student attending University out of town?  

Let us know at the Canada West Mission Center so that we can ensure the local Pastor knows how to get in touch for special events and services! Send your information to debra@communityofchrist.ca

 

 Canada West  Mission Center has numerous copies of the pre-baptismal materials available at the office for your ordering requests.  

They are entitled:

Of Water and Spirit (for youth/teens)

Of Water and Spirit (for children)

Members Guide in Community of Christ (for adults)

Reflections on the Journey (for adults)

Contact debra@communityofchrist.ca to order.

The government will match donations to World Accord the same way as they did with the Haiti earthquake.  If you give us a donation, we give the government a total of our donations.  They then match that amount into a pool that goes to the larger relief agencies.

Here’s how to donate to World Accord’s Pakistan Flood Relief Fund.

1. Online

a) Go to: http://www.canadahelps.org/CharityProfilePage.aspx?CharityID=d15313

b) Enter the amount of your donation, frequency, and choose Pakistan Flood Relief Fund in the space for Fund Designation.

c) Select “Check Out.” You will be taken to a section that asks for your Personal Information.  This is needed to provide tax receipts. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and choose Continue.

d) You will be taken to the Credit Card Information section.

e) After filling out the credit card information, you will be taken to page where can verify/change the information on your donation.  Choose Submit.

2. Telephone

Donate using your credit card by calling World Accord’s toll free line: 1-800-525-3545. 

3. Regular Mail

Mail a cheque with the amount of your donation to the address below.  Please include: Pakistan Flood Relief in the subject line.

World Accord

1C-185 Frobisher Dr.

Waterloo, Ontario,

N2V 2E6

Canada 

Dates Announced for President's Annual Address

Mark your calendar for the president’s 2011 and 2012 annual addresses to the church. During special worship services at the Temple in Independence, Missouri, Prophet-President Stephen M. Veazey will talk about critical issues and opportunities facing our worldwide church as we pursue God’s mission.  Upcoming addresses will be on the following dates:

• Sunday, April 10, 2011, at 6 p.m.
• Sunday, April 15, 2012, at 6 p.m.

All who can attend in person are encouraged to come to the Temple.  These services will also be webcast at www.CofChrist.org in English, French, and Spanish.

Click here to read the 10-Minute News Report