Weekly Wire for August 29, 2012

Upcoming Events at a Glance

Aug 31-Sept 2 Canada West Mission Conference Regina, SK

September 28-30 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace

September 28-30 Singles’ Retreat Samish Island

October 12-14 Young Adult Retreat Samish Island

October 12-14 Women's Retreat Chilliwack

For more information on these events, scroll down or go to our website!

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Mission Conference in Regina

August 30th to September 2nd

What should you bring to Mission Conference?

A Clothing Donation for our Clothing Drive

Your musical instruments for our Jam Session with Dan Beer

An open mind and a happy heart

Register Today!

debra@communityofchrist.ca

*If you have any food allergies or special needs please let us know ASAP*

Accommodations for Mission Conference 2012

Some billeting and creative sleeping arrangements are available

Please contact Denise Esch ddesch@sasktel.net

Hotels - click to see online

Days Inn Regina Airport 306-584-3297 4899 Harbour Landing Drive

2 queen beds 134.99

1 king bed 149

Holiday Inn Express Downtown 306-569-4600 1907 11th Avenue

Single or Double 199.99

Travelodge 306-586-3443 4177 Albert Street

2 person 154 2 queen beds

3 person 169 2 queen beds

Regina Travel Inn 1735 Prince of Wales

125.95 per room

County Inn & Suites (306) 789-9117 3321 Eastgate Drive

$153 2 queen beds - 6 Rooms set aside for CWM

$162 1 king bed and a pullout couch in the living room (suite) 3 Rooms set aside for CWM

*Please advise Dan Esch if you would like one of the rooms set aside for CWM ddesh@sasktel.net

*costs are per night

Register Today for CWM Conference with debra@communityofchrist.ca

or at 1-877-411-2632

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What’s up in Calgary

Mark Your Calendars

The Calgary Congregation is Celebrating 100 years!

then starting a 5 week preaching series on the Mission Initiatives.

Sept 23: 100 Years - The Mission Matter's Most Guest Speaker: Bud Sheehey

Sept 30: Experience Congregations in Mission Guest Speaker: Bob Hodgson

Oct 7: Invite Others to Christ Guest Speaker: Jim Doty

Oct 14: Developing Disciples' to Serve Guest Speaker: Danny Belrose

Oct 21: Abolish Poverty and End Suffering Guest Speaker: Art Smith

Oct 38: Pursue Peace Guest Speaker: Announced soon!

More information coming soon!

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What’s Up in Vancouver

*Due to a scheduling issue, the Preaching/Presiding class has been moved to October 6th.  Please RSVP Gary McDonald at garysart@shaw.ca if you are able to attend.

*Our first full Sunday at church is September 9th. These will take place the 2nd Sunday of each month.  We’ll be serving homemade soup and bread for lunch.  Please bring a potluck item if you can.

*Our Pancake Breakfast with the neighborhood will be Sunday September 23rd at 9:30am.  Invite your friends!

for more information contact  debra@communityofchrist.ca

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Camping Season isn’t over yet!

Click here to see our CWM Camping Guide with full descriptions of our camps, Guest Ministry, Camp Directors and Registrars.

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Women’s Retreat

Hi Everyone, below is our poster regarding the Women's Retreat that Chilliwack Community of Christ is hosting in October. Please read the poster, mark the date on your calendar, and plan to attend this weekend. We look forward to a weekend of learning, laughter, worship and friendship.

We would be delighted to see you there!

Pastor Janine

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Coming Next Week

Meet our ‘Get God’ Team

2012/13

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What’s Up…In the CWM online

Printed copies of this Newsletter are in the mail and available in your home congregation.

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Would you like to contribute to our next edition of

What’s Up…In the CWM?

Send me your articles, prayers, photos, and summaries of your congregations special activities.

We’d love to hear from you.

debra@communityofchrist.ca

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2012 Camping/Event Calendar

Aug 31-Sept 2 Canada West Mission Conference Regina, SK

September 28-30 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace

September 28-30 Singles’ Retreat Samish Island

October 12-14 Young Adult Retreat Samish Island

October 12-14 Women's Retreat Chilliwack

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“We'll be Friends Forever, won't we, Pooh?' asked Piglet.

Even longer,' Pooh answered.”

~A.A.Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh~ 

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