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Birth of Christ
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
January 18-20 Theology Jam Vancouver
February 15-17 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Calgary
March 1-3 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Samish Island
April 24-28 Fine Arts Retreat Samish Island
Apr 29-May 3 Samish Island Work Week
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Remember to order your new Hymnal
order by April 30 for the discounted price of 19.55 US, Regular 23.00
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Christmas Lunch in Vancouver
We had a wonderful time at our Christmas Lunch in Vancouver last Sunday. Brian Gibson sang ‘The Christmas Song’, Kat Goheen sang ‘O Holy Night’ (note goose bumps on arms) and Celina and Dan Beer sang an Australian Christmas Carol. There was lots of Caroling and even a visit from Santa! We played a new game, won Christmas Presents and ate until we needed to be rolled out of the activity hall!
Thanks to Shannon McAdam for this photo montage.
Merry Christmas to everyone from The Vancouver Congregation!
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What’s Up…In the CWM Christmas in Review
Remember to assign someone in your congregation to take photos and write about your Christmas activities for our Christmas in review newsletter in January! Please send to Debra debra@communityofchrist.ca by January 7th.
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Theology Jam in Vancouver!
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Nurturing Spirit Weekend at Samish Island
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Job Posting for Canada West Mission
Canada West is hiring a full time Congregational Outreach Program Specialist for a four year contract. The position will be located in British Columbia and ministering with the four BC Congregations - Victoria, Vancouver, Meadow Ridge and Chilliwack. A Congregational Outreach Program Specialist is one who provides support to pastors and congregational leadership teams to empower congregational outreach programming. They assist congregations in establishing and reaching goals aligned with the Mission Initiatives. They also focus on outreach ministry in response to specific needs of the wider mission. The goal of this position is to assist in planning 2 events per year per BC congregation. This position will also include a focus on youth ministry in these four congregations.
The ideal applicant will possess the following skills:
Approachability, Communication, Witnessing and Invitation, Managing Diversity, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Motivating Others, Organizing, Priority Setting, Building Effective Teams, Managing Vision and Purpose, Witness and Invitation, Work/Life Balance, Scriptural/Theological Knowledge, Sense of Humor and Developing Others.
Applications will be accepted until January 6, 2013 with the position commencing February 1, 2013 or sooner dependent on the applicant's availability.
For more information, please see the full Position Description.
Applications should be sent to:
Greg Goheen, Canada West Mission President
Re: Congregational Outreach Program Specialist
Box 88, Edgerton AB, T0B 1K0, or emailed to greg@communityofchrist.ca
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Samish Island Special Need
Samish Island Campground Fundraising Letter from
Glen Fishel, Samish Island Campground Association President and
Kathy Sharp, GPNW Mission Center President and Samish Island Campground Board
MP4
Flash
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2013 Camping/Event Calendar
January 18-20 Theology Jam Vancouver
February 15-17 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Calgary
March 1-3 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Samish Island
April 24-28 Fine Arts Retreat Samish Island
Apr 29-May 3 Samish Island Work Week
May 4-5 Ribstone Enrichment Weekend
May 12-13 Hills of Peace Camp Opening
May 24-26 Arts on the Lake Hills of Peace
May 31-June 2 Camp Genesis (8-9 yrs) Samish Island
May 31-June 2 Adult Spiritual Retreat Hills of Peace
June 7-9 College Age Young Adult Retreat Hills of Peace
Jun-08 Samish Island Work Day
June 8-14 Adult Reunion Samish Island
July 1-7 Canada West Youth Camp
June 30-July 6 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island
July 6-12 Family Reunion Hills of Peace
July 14-18 Junior Camp (8-11 yrs) Hills of Peace
July 13-20 Family Reunion Samish Island
July 20-27 Spectacular Graceland University
July 22-28 Camp Planning Retreat - Hills of Peace
July 21-27 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island
July 28-Aug 3 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island
August 9-11 Young Family Weekend Hills of Peace
August 4-10 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island
August 11-17 Singles’ Reunion Samish Island
Aug 30-Sept 1 Canada West Mission Conference Edmonton AB
September 27-29 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace
September 27-29 Singles’ Retreat Samish Island
October 4-6 Young Adult Retreat Samish Island
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6 Days until Christmas!
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