Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Weekly Wire for November 24, 2010
Free Mission Tithes Offering Envelopes for Children
Contributions to Local and World Mission Tithes provide the money for outreaching ministries in our own congregation, mission center, and around the world. Disciples generally give Mission Tithes during worship 
Notice the two sides of the envelope: My Church at Home and My Church in the World. Whether children share their money for their own congregation or the church in the world, money given through these envelopes is called Mission Tithes.
Facebook Users: Speak Up!
Our Facebook page connects you to the latest news and event listings, and puts you in touch with more than 3,800 Facebook fans from all over the world. And now there’s a new opportunity to make your voice heard. Near the middle of each month, we’ll post a question about worship, spirituality, discipleship, programs, theology, and more. Your response is instantly shared with our Facebook fans and may be printed in the Herald “Voices” column. Facebook users can take part by clicking on the Facebook icon at www.CofChrist.org/connect. Remember to become a fan of our Facebook page!
Katherine Goheen from the Vancouver, BC Congregation is featured in the November Herald. Her article “Let Hope Overcome Anxiety, Fear” is featured on page 27!
Hot Cranberry-Apple Cider
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
You Will Need
3/4 teaspoon whole cloves
1 medium navel orange
1 medium lemon
1 quart apple cider or juice
3 cups cranberry juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
What to Do
1. Insert cloves into orange. Cut orange and lemon into slices. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; add orange and lemon slices. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and fruit slices with a slotted spoon if desired before serving. Ladle into mugs.
Serves 6-8
World Church Piano Club
Our mission is to inspire and help train competent pianists so they can serve as worship leaders at the piano. The club will provide arrangements of hymns which are playable by pianists of any age with limited piano skills.
To do these tasks we publish a four page newsletter, Piano Club Notes, every other month. Each issue of Notes focuses on a hymn. Arrangements of the hymn are provided for five different playing levels. Youth and adult members choose which levels they want to receive.
ACTIVITIES
Other activities of the club include Piano Club recitals at World Conference. Jurisdictions are encouraged to hold their own Piano Club recitals and plan other activities.
Membership is available to children and youth, adults who join as adult associates, or families.
We invite you to join us if you are a pianist of any degree of accomplishment, if you are a piano student, if you are a pastor or music director who wishes to encourage potential musicians, if you are a parent, other relative or friend of a young pianist, or if you are just interested in our goals.
For more information about the Piano Club, email Jerie Gail Ramsey.
November 2010
Keeping the Church Connected
PAT (pre-authorized monthly checking account transfers) now has an all-electronic option for contributors in the USA. Many enjoy the convenience of contributing to Local and World ministries via PAT. Many more have requested that this process be all-electronic—no more printing and mailing in forms and cancelled checks! It is now up and running for contributors in the USA.
Signing up for automated giving will help you become a consistently generous financial contributor who helps make mission happen all over the world.
PAT Facts
• Fill out PAT form and submit securely online from www.CofChrist.org/give/
• Choose amount to contribute to each Local and World fund
• $25 minimum total monthly contribution
• Contributions process the 15th of each month
• Changes or cancellations due by 1st of the month
• Congregational membership transfer automatically stops PAT
• Canada PAT forms are available through mission center websites and congregational financial officers
Additional contributions can still be made through offering envelopes in your congregation, online with a debit or credit card at www.CofChrist.org/give/, and directly to the Presiding Bishopric by mail or phone at ext. 2216.
Living Our Mission, a special full-color section of the November Herald, presents a many-faceted look at the way the church touches people around the globe. Stories and photos tell the tales of church mission Latin America, Africa, Asia, French Polynesia, and more. Visit www.CofChrist.org/mission/ to see it online.
Apostle Andrew Bolton examines the Lord’s Supper in an article focused on Doctrine and Covenants 164:4a–c. He describes how a language gap helped him realize the sacraments are the church’s international means of communication. Find it in the November Herald, at www.CofChrist.org/D&C164, and subscribe to get the commentary series delivered to your e-mail at www.CofChrist.org/subscribe.asp.
Celebrate Advent with the “Glad Tidings We Bring” live webcast or join us at the Temple for an evening of lessons and carols on Sunday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. CST. The service will combine Advent-themed scripture readings with seasonal music from the Voices of Peace Symphonic Choir, Emporia State Faculty Brass Quintet, and Jan Kraybill on the organ. President Stephen M. Veazey will offer the homily.
Experience the 2010 Peace Colloquy through online video, audio, and text archives. The archives include presentation of the Community of Christ International Peace Award to Greg Mortenson, President David D. Schaal’s closing sermon, and keynote addresses. Find it at www.CofChrist.org/peacecolloquy/.
The following link has been corrected for those of you who couldn’t get to the pdf last week.
Prison Ministries: A Guide to Resources is a new comprehensive resource that offers guidance to congregations and disciples who desire to work for restorative justice in their communities. Download it free at www.CofChrist.org/peace/PrisonMinistry.pdf
This publication opens with an outline of the scriptural basis for restorative justice. Practical tips for building a ministry team and working with people who are incarcerated or recently released and correctional staff help you move from theory to practice. Chapters on victim support and community action broaden the impact. A listing of helpful resources and the testimonies of Community of Christ ministers and congregations with successful prison ministry histories conclude the resource.
Continue learning with Community of Christ Seminary. If you have taken Temple School or MEADS (Ministerial Education and Discipleship Studies) courses and want to continue to study and learn, apply for admission to our Seminary. The 30-semester hour Master of Arts in Religion degree provides a unique blend of religious theory and practical studies. The 66-semester hour Master of Arts in Christian Ministries degree helps students develop practical ministerial skills and gain a strong foundation in the Bible, Christian history, and theology. For information about admission, registration, tuition, or enrollment contact Judy Luffman: (816) 833-0524, ext. 4508; luffman@graceland.edu.
We’ll sing and we’ll shout—the 175th anniversary of the dedication of the Kirtland Temple is on the horizon, March 27,1836–2011. Kirtland Temple Visitor and Spiritual Formation Center wants to hear from people who have had meaningful experiences relating to Kirtland Temple over the years. We would like to record and preserve your memories as we celebrate the upcoming anniversary year. For example: “Did you attend a reunion on the Kirtland Temple grounds?” If you have not been to Kirtland for a while, or have not seen our wonderful new visitor center, this would be a meaningful time to visit.
We look forward to hearing from you between now and the end of 2011. All submissions will become the intellectual property of Community of Christ. Please write down your experiences today and mail your story to: Ron Romig, director, Kirtland Temple Visitor and Spiritual Formation Center, 7809 Joseph St., Kirtland, OH, 44094; or e-mail to rromig@kirtlandtemple.org; or fax to (440) 256-1929. To discuss your contribution with staff, please call (440) 256-1830.
Quick facts about the 2013 hymnal:
• The hymnal will be a hardcover book, similar in size to Hymns of the Saints, and will contain 700–750 entries.
• Of 618 Community of Christ hymns published in our hymnal and three supplements, more than 50 percent will move forward. Some familiar tunes will carry fresh texts, and the hymnal will feature musical styles and languages from other countries.
• Congregations can plan to budget $25 per book. Auxiliary products will be produced at additional costs.
• A core group of about 100 “shared” hymns will be established for use at international gatherings.
• Guitar chords will be printed for as many selections as possible.
• Accompaniment recordings will be available for all songs, though the medium has not been determined.
• The final content cannot be determined until next summer because of the copyright-approval process, limitations, and balance of collection.
• The ability to project the hymnal collection via slideshow or on screens will be determined by copyright restrictions at the time of release.
Join us for the marvelous adventure of “where in the world” your Mission Tithes Impact Lives… November generosity stories feature stories from Apostle Linda Booth’s Florida USA Mission Field and Apostle Stassi Cramm’s North Central USA/Canada Mission Field. PowerPoint presentations are included with each week’s story except November 14. If you do not receive the monthly stories, check with your mission center financial officer or find them online at www.CofChrist.org/generositystories.
Check out the new free resource, “What’s Your Story?” at www.CofChrist.org/generositystories. This simple resource uses an audio PowerPoint and a script to enable congregations to weave their own stories into a customized presentation.
Consider the many ways you can help share Christ’s peace through year-end giving. Make a future gift through a bequest in your will or trust; find a secure, stable source of future income through a charitable gift annuity; make a gift of cash, stock, or other property. To learn more, contact Estate and Financial Planning: 1-800-884-7526; efp@CofChrist.org.
An important aspect of providing health ministry is listening, counseling, and referring people for help as problems are recognized and needs are acknowledged. Addictions of various kinds are prevalent in society today. Every family is affected by someone who has an addiction problem. To overcome such problems, people have to be able to talk about it and get help. This month’s topic for congregational health addresses addictions. Download it from www.hmacofchrist.org/congregationalhealthministry/bulletininserts/index.htm and use it in your congregation’s bulletin, newsletter, or as a discussion starter for a class.
Check the Herald blog at http://heraldmagazine.wordpress.com. We publish excerpts from our monthly denominational magazine to make missional content easy to share online, provide readers a chance to comment on stories, and expand our audience. You can even sign up to have alerts to your e-mail when content is posted. This blog will feature stories to “connect, engage, and inspire” us to go deeper in our discipleship and remain centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
New policies related to baptism, confirmation, and Community of Christ membership are available. Learn the details through mission center officers, World Church ministers, pastors, priesthood, and view policies online at www.CofChrist.org/sacraments/BaptismGuidelines.asp. The information is in response to 2010 World Conference approval of Doctrine and Covenants 164, which created a need for the First Presidency to provide policies for accepting people baptized in other Christian traditions.
Please share the following information with those serving in a capacity to share information about resources and coordinate group orders through Herald House. Remind your congregation they can always shop Herald House online at www.HeraldHouse.org.
• Daily Bread 2011 will offer 365 days of food for the soul. We are each called to deepen our discipleship and the 2011 Daily Bread is a simple and compelling way to engage in that process. Each day has a scripture, an uplifting story from a member or leader from our worldwide church, a short prayer for peace, a spiritual practice, and a daily peace covenant. Make it part of your regular spiritual practice.
9780830914890 $16.95
• Water Bottle – 18-ounce, royal-blue, stainless-steel, water bottle with Community of Christ name is made of 100-percent recycled stainless steel. Twist-off lid protects against spills. Included carabiner can be attached to a bag strap or belt loop. 680121043201 $13.50
• Reusable Tote Bag – Tote just about anything. Royal-blue reusable bag is 12" x 12" with 8" gusset and 26" handles. Perfect for groceries, kids’ toys, potluck dishes, and more! 80121041207 3.95
E-Subscriptions keep you connected to the mission of the church. Choose from News, 10-Minute News Report, Commentary Series, Weekly Devotion, Music Matters, French Content, Spanish Content, and priesthood newsletters at www.CofChrist.org/subscribe.asp.
Sustained Generous Giving Will Expand Ministry. The church received an estimated $760,000 in World Ministries Mission Tithes in September, 3 percent more than budgeted. For the first three months of the 2011 fiscal year, during which $9.8 million is needed to support budgeted ministry throughout the world, contributions have been very positive. Thank you for all you do to support and extend the reach of the church in pursuit of God’s mission.
David D. Schaal, First Presidency, at the 2010 World Conference service of sending forth declared, “I want children all over the world to learn about the Enduring Principles of the Community of Christ and receive the gospel of Jesus Christ as interpreted by our unique vision and pastoral and prophetic call. That’s why I pay tithing. … I pay because it’s in alignment with what I care for and what I value. … It is an intimate act of worship.” (Video and MP3 of Schaal’s “Do You Love Me?” sermon are at www.CofChrist.org/WC2010.)
Are you responding to God’s generosity by giving to your full capacity to both World and Local Ministries? Our shared mission depends on our consistent generosity. Thank you to all who support the ministries we are called to share with the world. Learn more at www.CofChrist.org/give. (Due to manual reporting by some jurisdictions, actual income may take several months to finalize. Numbers provided are estimates based on reports received.)
Upcoming Events
November 6–7: South Central States USA Mission Center Vision Project
November 12–14: Canada East Mission Center Vision Project
November 20: Greater Pacific Northwest Mission Center Vision Project
November 25–26: International Headquarters offices closed—Thanksgiving (USA
November 27: Dome & Spire Series: Messiah
November 28: First Sunday of Advent)
December 12: Dome & Spire Series: Temple Advent Service
December 13–16: World Church Leadership Council
December 24–31: International Headquarters offices closed—Christmas
January 1: International Headquarters offices closed—New Year’s Day
January 6: Epiphany
January 7–9: Oklahoma Vision Project
January 10–14: Australia Vision Project
January 14: North California Vision Project
January 8 or 15: Pacific Islands Vision Project (tentative)
January 16: Racial Justice Day
January 17: International Headquarters offices closed—Martin Luther King Jr. Day (USA)
January 24–28: Seminary focus session
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The Weekly Wire for November 17, 2010
Cathi and I left at 5:30 a.m. We waved goodbye to the family as we began our trip to Tokyo, Okinawa, Hiroshima, and Korea. We will be going to Tokyo first to share in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the church in Japan… (continued)
Following his trip to Asia, Steve plans to blog about his encounters with God and the Holy Spirit, life in the church, other ministry trips, his family, and maybe even a little about fishing and his dogs.
The Canada West Teen Newsletter
read it and pass it on
to every teen you know!
World Church minister, Ken McGowan CFP, of Estate and Financial Planning, will be visiting Vancouver and Chilliwack November 19th to 22nd 2010. Ken will present "Estate Planning for Canadians", a practical, hands on presentation with valuable ideas and suggestions. The presentation, at no cost to the congregations, will be presented at the Chilliwack Congregation November 20th @ 2 PM and at the Vancouver Congregation November 21st @ 2:30PM.
NCC Membership Approved
On November 10, 2010, delegates at the General Assembly of the National Council of Churches USA (NCC) approved Community of Christ for membership. The NCC is a community of Christian communions that represents a wide range of Christian traditions and experiences.
President Becky Savage, Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer Dale E. Luffman, and former Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer Gail Mengel represented the church at the NCC’s historic Centennial Conference.
Community of Christ membership in the NCC culminates a journey that began at our 1980 World Conference when delegates approved World Conference Resolution (WCR) 1157 Participation in Interdenominational Christian Ministries. Later legislation included 1992 approval of WCR 1222 Interfaith Organizations, and 2002 approval of WCR 1275 Ecumenical/Interfaith Memberships.
We appreciate the work of current and former Ecumenical and Interfaith officers Luffman and Mengel. We look forward to building relationships through the NCC based on our united conviction that God has brought us together in Christ.
High Priest - Evangelist Retreat
Mark your calendars, Wim van Klinken and Larry Norris will be guest ministers for the High Priest - Evangelist Retreat in Edmonton Alberta, March 4,5,6, 2011.
Fall Music Writing Contest
This contest is really exciting because absolutely anyone can enter – and I hope you all do. (Like how about this week?)
Here is the sheet music:
Here is a link to the recorded music click on “song competition band track”.
And here is how the contest will work:
All music will be submitted to me and given an anonymous file number before it is passed on to Brian Gibson. Brian will then choose the lyric which he feels best expresses his music.
The winning lyric will be sung and recorded at a professional studio!
And don’t forget about our other 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
Prizes, Prizes, Prizes
But wait…we wouldn’t ask you to enter these contests just for the glory would we? Well the glory is pretty great, but so are these nifty jackets the winner of each contest will receive!
This high quality jacket will quickly become your favorite and will wear well for years to come. Soft micro-fiber exterior is a cream/taupe color with navy accents. The name Community of Christ is embroidered in navy blue on the left front.
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| November 2010 PAT (pre-authorized monthly checking account transfers) now has an all-electronic option for contributors in the USA. Many enjoy the convenience of contributing to Local and World ministries via PAT. Many more have requested that this process be all-electronic—no more printing and mailing in forms and cancelled checks! It is now up and running for contributors in the USA. Signing up for automated giving will help you become a consistently generous financial contributor who helps make mission happen all over the world. PAT Facts Additional contributions can still be made through offering envelopes in your congregation, online with a debit or credit card at www.CofChrist.org/give/, and directly to the Presiding Bishopric by mail or phone at ext. 2216. Celebrate Advent with the “Glad Tidings We Bring” live webcast or join us at the Temple for an evening of lessons and carols on Sunday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. CST. The service will combine Advent-themed scripture readings with seasonal music from the Voices of Peace Symphonic Choir, Emporia State Faculty Brass Quintet, and Jan Kraybill on the organ. President Stephen M. Veazey will offer the homily. Experience the 2010 Peace Colloquy through online video, audio, and text archives. The archives include presentation of the Community of Christ International Peace Award to Greg Mortenson, President David D. Schaal’s closing sermon, and keynote addresses. Find it at www.CofChrist.org/peacecolloquy/. Prison Ministries: A Guide to Resources is a new comprehensive resource that offers guidance to congregations and disciples who desire to work for restorative justice in their communities. Download it free at www.CofChrist.org/peace/PrisonMinistry.pdf. This publication opens with an outline of the scriptural basis for restorative justice. Practical tips for building a ministry team and working with people who are incarcerated or recently released and correctional staff help you move from theory to practice. Chapters on victim support and community action broaden the impact. A listing of helpful resources and the testimonies of Community of Christ ministers and congregations with successful prison ministry histories conclude the resource. We’ll sing and we’ll shout—the 175th anniversary of the dedication of the Kirtland Temple is on the horizon, March 27,1836–2011. Kirtland Temple Visitor and Spiritual Formation Center wants to hear from people who have had meaningful experiences relating to Kirtland Temple over the years. We would like to record and preserve your memories as we celebrate the upcoming anniversary year. For example: “Did you attend a reunion on the Kirtland Temple grounds?” If you have not been to Kirtland for a while, or have not seen our wonderful new visitor center, this would be a meaningful time to visit. We look forward to hearing from you between now and the end of 2011. All submissions will become the intellectual property of Community of Christ. Please write down your experiences today and mail your story to: Ron Romig, director, Kirtland Temple Visitor and Spiritual Formation Center, 7809 Joseph St., Kirtland, OH, 44094; or e-mail to rromig@kirtlandtemple.org; or fax to (440) 256-1929. To discuss your contribution with staff, please call (440) 256-1830. Quick facts about the 2013 hymnal: Join us for the marvelous adventure of “where in the world” your Mission Tithes Impact Lives… November generosity stories feature stories from Apostle Linda Booth’s Florida USA Mission Field and Apostle Stassi Cramm’s North Central USA/Canada Mission Field. PowerPoint presentations are included with each week’s story except November 14. If you do not receive the monthly stories, check with your mission center financial officer or find them online at www.CofChrist.org/generositystories. Check out the new free resource, “What’s Your Story?” at www.CofChrist.org/generositystories. This simple resource uses an audio PowerPoint and a script to enable congregations to weave their own stories into a customized presentation. Consider the many ways you can help share Christ’s peace through year-end giving. Make a future gift through a bequest in your will or trust; find a secure, stable source of future income through a charitable gift annuity; make a gift of cash, stock, or other property. To learn more, contact Estate and Financial Planning: 1-800-884-7526; efp@CofChrist.org. An important aspect of providing health ministry is listening, counseling, and referring people for help as problems are recognized and needs are acknowledged. Addictions of various kinds are prevalent in society today. Every family is affected by someone who has an addiction problem. To overcome such problems, people have to be able to talk about it and get help. This month’s topic for congregational health addresses addictions. Download it from www.hmacofchrist.org/congregationalhealthministry/bulletininserts/index.htm and use it in your congregation’s bulletin, newsletter, or as a discussion starter for a class. New policies related to baptism, confirmation, and Community of Christ membership are available. Learn the details through mission center officers, World Church ministers, pastors, priesthood, and view policies online at www.CofChrist.org/sacraments/BaptismGuidelines.asp. The information is in response to 2010 World Conference approval of Doctrine and Covenants 164, which created a need for the First Presidency to provide policies for accepting people baptized in other Christian traditions. Please share the following information with those serving in a capacity to share information about resources and coordinate group orders through Herald House. Remind your congregation they can always shop Herald House online at www.HeraldHouse.org. • Daily Bread 2011 will offer 365 days of food for the soul. We are each called to deepen our discipleship and the 2011 Daily Bread is a simple and compelling way to engage in that process. Each day has a scripture, an uplifting story from a member or leader from our worldwide church, a short prayer for peace, a spiritual practice, and a daily peace covenant. Make it part of your regular spiritual practice. E-Subscriptions keep you connected to the mission of the church. Choose from News, 10-Minute News Report, Commentary Series, Weekly Devotion, Music Matters, French Content, Spanish Content, and priesthood newsletters at www.CofChrist.org/subscribe.asp. David D. Schaal, First Presidency, at the 2010 World Conference service of sending forth declared, “I want children all over the world to learn about the Enduring Principles of the Community of Christ and receive the gospel of Jesus Christ as interpreted by our unique vision and pastoral and prophetic call. That’s why I pay tithing. … I pay because it’s in alignment with what I care for and what I value. … It is an intimate act of worship.” (Video and MP3 of Schaal’s “Do You Love Me?” sermon are at www.CofChrist.org/WC2010.) Are you responding to God’s generosity by giving to your full capacity to both World and Local Ministries? Our shared mission depends on our consistent generosity. Thank you to all who support the ministries we are called to share with the world. Learn more at www.CofChrist.org/give. (Due to manual reporting by some jurisdictions, actual income may take several months to finalize. Numbers provided are estimates based on reports received.) Upcoming Events |
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The Weekly Wire for November 9, 2010
New Assignments in the Canada West Mission Center
Commencing January 1, 2011 the following changes will take place in the Canada West Mission Center.
President and Financial Officer – Greg Goheen
Missionary Coordinator – Darrell Belrose
See the video message from Apostle Susan Skoor, Darrell Belrose and Greg Goheen below.
It’s here!
The Canada West Teen Newsletter read it and pass it on to every teen you know!
World Church minister, Ken McGowan CFP, of Estate and Financial Planning, will be visiting Vancouver and Chilliwack November 19th to 22nd 2010. Ken will present "Estate Planning for Canadians", a practical, hands on presentation with valuable ideas and suggestions. The presentation, at no cost to the congregations, will be presented at the Chilliwack Congregation November 20th @ 2 PM and at the Vancouver Congregation November 21st @ 2:30PM.
Senior High Youth Retreat
“Listen”
7 PM on Friday, November 12th,
to Noon on Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Samish Island Campgrounds, Bow, WA
For Boys & Girls Currently In The 9th to 12th Grades
Guest Ministry:
Christie Ostendorp
Community of Christ
Minister with emphasis
on Youth Ministries
“...Listen to the Voice, for it cannot be
stilled, and it calls you once again to
the great and marvelous work of
building the peaceable kingdom…”
- Doctrine & Covenants 163:1b
Register online at http://samishsrhigh2010.eventbrite.com/
or obtain a registration form to mail in at
http://www.cofchrist-gpnw.org/camps/YOUTHRETREATREGISTRATIONFORM.pdf
Questions / Comments: Contact Sean Langdon, Director,
at 425-293-6366 / slangdon@cofchrist-gpnw.org
High Priest - Evangelist Retreat
Mark your calendars, Wim van Klinken and Larry Norris will be guest ministers for the High Priest - Evangelist Retreat in Edmonton Alberta, March 4,5,6, 2011.
Fall Music Writing Contest
This contest is really exciting because absolutely anyone can enter – and I hope you all do. (Like how about this week?)
Here is the sheet music:
Here is a link to the recorded music click on “song competition band track”.
And here is how the contest will work:
All music will be submitted to me and given an anonymous file number before it is passed on to Brian Gibson. Brian will then choose the lyric which he feels best expresses his music.
The winning lyric will be sung and recorded at a professional studio!
And don’t forget about our other 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
Prizes, Prizes, Prizes
But wait…we wouldn’t ask you to enter these contests just for the glory would we? Well the glory is pretty great, but so are these nifty jackets the winner of each contest will receive!
This high quality jacket will quickly become your favorite and will wear well for years to come. Soft micro-fiber exterior is a cream/taupe color with navy accents. The name Community of Christ is embroidered in navy blue on the left front.
Rachel Smalldon Article
Rachelle Smalldon from the Edmonton Congregation recently contributed to the Community of Christ Young Adult Ministries e-Newsletter.
She is currently serving as a full-time minister for the Community of Christ in Melbourne, Australia focused on youth/young adult ministries.
Click here to read her article
World Church Piano Club
Our mission is to inspire and help train competent pianists so they can serve as worship leaders at the piano. The club will provide arrangements of hymns which are playable by pianists of any age with limited piano skills.
To do these tasks we publish a four page newsletter, Piano Club Notes, every other month. Each issue of Notes focuses on a hymn. Arrangements of the hymn are provided for five different playing levels. Youth and adult members choose which levels they want to receive.
ACTIVITIES
Other activities of the club include Piano Club recitals at World Conference. Jurisdictions are encouraged to hold their own Piano Club recitals and plan other activities.
Membership is available to children and youth, adults who join as adult associates, or families.
We invite you to join us if you are a pianist of any degree of accomplishment, if you are a piano student, if you are a pastor or music director who wishes to encourage potential musicians, if you are a parent, other relative or friend of a young pianist, or if you are just interested in our goals.
For more information about the Piano Club, email Jerie Gail Ramsey.
Dear Encounter Supporters,
Just a reminder that the Media page under the Resources tab on Encounter’s website is continually updated with stories, videos, and news articles that we’re sure you’ll find interesting. Some recent Media postings include:
- The re-discovery of the only known WWI Sikh Canadian soldier’s grave in Canada – fitting for upcoming Remembrance Day.
- An interview with an American convert to Islam.
- News that Obama will not visit the Sikh Golden Temple while in India because aids felt that pictures of him with head covering would fuel opponents’ claims that he is Muslim.
- How immigration is making Canada more religious.
- A two minute video that uses a world map showing the growth and spread of major world religions – 5000 years in 120 seconds. Colors representing different religions spread and shrink across the map as the video progresses through the centuries. Fascinating! Students will love it!
You’ll find this and much more on Encounter’s Media page. To jump instantly to these remarkable resources click here: http://www.worldreligions.ca/index.php/resources/interest
Once you’re on our website, check out other items like Overviews (1 or 2 page summaries of 21 religions), Photo Galleries…and, of course, information about Encounter’s extraordinary week-long July Experience held at the University of Toronto.
Bookmark Encounter as one of your favorites and revisit us often – there’s always something nifty and new. www.worldreligions.ca
Spectacular
The mission of SPECTACULAR is to create a safe, Christ-centered community that encourages young women and men to discover God, their inherent worth, and cultivate and express their giftedness.
July 21 to August 1, 2011. SPEC Pre-registration information here
World Accord 30th Birthday Presentation
Help build 3 schools! Check out the presentation to see how you can donate.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
The Weekly Wire for November 3, 2010
Due to the huge volume of interest our videos generated last month, we’ve experienced some technical difficulties and the videos can not currently be viewed. I will send out a special message when we’re up and running again.
Thanks for watching, Debra.
New Assignments in the Canada West Mission Center
Commencing January 1, 2011 the following changes will take place in the Canada West Mission Center.
President and Financial Officer – Greg Goheen
Missionary Coordinator – Darrell Belrose
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 NOW 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
Ken McGowan to visit Vancouver and Chilliwack
World Church minister, Ken McGowan CFP, of Estate and Financial Planning, will be visiting the Vancouver and surrounding area November 19th to 22nd 2010. Ken will present "Estate Planning for Canadians", a practical, hands on presentation with valuable ideas and suggestions. The presentation, at no cost to the congregations, will be presented at the Chilliwack Congregation November 20th @ 2 PM and at the Vancouver Congregation November 21st @ 1:30PM.
Senior High Youth Retreat
“Listen”
7 PM on Friday, November 12th,
to Noon on Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Samish Island Campgrounds, Bow, WA
For Boys & Girls Currently In The 9th to 12th Grades
Guest Ministry:
Christie Ostendorp
Community of Christ
Minister with emphasis
on Youth Ministries
“...Listen to the Voice, for it cannot be
stilled, and it calls you once again to
the great and marvelous work of
building the peaceable kingdom…”
- Doctrine & Covenants 163:1b
Register online at http://samishsrhigh2010.eventbrite.com/
or obtain a registration form to mail in at
http://www.cofchrist-gpnw.org/camps/YOUTHRETREATREGISTRATIONFORM.pdf
Questions / Comments: Contact Sean Langdon, Director,
at 425-293-6366 / slangdon@cofchrist-gpnw.org
Fall Music Writing Contest
This contest is really exciting because absolutely anyone can enter – and I hope you all do. (Like how about this week?)
Brian Gibson, the multi talented musician, writer and mentor to so many of us, has generously donated one of his original music pieces. All you have to do is add the lyrics.
Here is the sheet music:
Here is a link to the recorded music click on “song competition band track”.
And here is how the contest will work:
All music will be submitted to me and given an anonymous file number before it is passed on to Brian Gibson. Brian will then choose the lyric which he feels best expresses his music.
The winning lyric will be sung and recorded at a professional studio!
And don’t forget about our other 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
Prizes, Prizes, Prizes
But wait…we wouldn’t ask you to enter these contests just for the glory would we? Well the glory is pretty great, but so are these nifty jackets the winner of each contest will receive!
This high quality jacket will quickly become your favorite and will wear well for years to come. Soft micro-fiber exterior is a cream/taupe color with navy accents. The name Community of Christ is embroidered in navy blue on the left front.
Rachelle Smalldon from the Edmonton Congregation recently contributed to the Community of Christ Young Adult Ministries e-Newsletter.
She is currently serving as a full-time minister for the Community of Christ in Melbourne, Australia focused on youth/young adult ministries.
Click here to read her article
Spectacular
The mission of SPECTACULAR is to create a safe, Christ-centered community that encourages young women and men to discover God, their inherent worth, and cultivate and express their giftedness.
What is Spec?
During SPECTACULAR approximately 1,100 campers and their leaders gather at Graceland University for the largest annual gathering of youth in the Community of Christ.
All campers will have opportunities to participate in leadership and discipleship development, diverse worship, and expression of arts, music, and sports.
During the week campers can look forward to sharing in all avenues of the SPEC experience - service projects, communication workshops, basketball, musical instruction, table tennis, stage production, worship, delegation devotions, volleyball, tie-dying, cotton candy, discussions about dating and relationships, learning more about our Creator, soccer, and much, much more.
July 21 to August 1, 2011. SPEC Pre-registration information here
World Accord 30th Birthday Presentation
Help build 3 schools! Check out the presentation to see how you can donate.
Coming Soon….
Canada West Teen Newsletter
watch for it on the Events Page!
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