Weekly Wire for July 24, 2013

Upcoming Events at a Glance

July 28-Aug 3 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

August 4-10 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island

August 9-11 Young Family Weekend Hills of Peace

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

October 4-6 Women’s Retreat Chilliwack

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Register Today for Mission Conference in Edmonton!

Have you booked your hotel room yet?  We have 8, 2 Queen rooms left at $119.99 per night.  The Days Inn will keep these for us until August 7th.  Reserve your room today at 780-430-0011.

or contact Joyce Cook at 780-464-0199 or gjcook@telusplanet.net for billeting.

Registration Form here 

or email debra@communityofchrist.ca

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The “Seabillys” perform at the Special Olympics

in Langley, BC

Dan Beer, from the Vancouver congregation and his band the Seabillys sang O Canada and other songs at the Special Olympics in Langley on July 11th.

Dan will also be performing at Canada West Mission Conference along with Brian and Nola Gibson, Doug and Vickie MacArthur and Debra Donohue on Saturday September 1st after funny lady Connie Cavanaugh performs.

Register today for Mission Conference and enjoy the free concert and sing-a-long!

debra@communityofchrist.ca

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Photo Slideshow from Samish Island Family Reunion

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Do you have photos from family reunion at Hills of Peace or Samish Island?  Please send your 1MB or larger photos to debra@communityofchrist.ca

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Get God 2013/14

New Year – New Program

Follow the link above to get all the details!

  Application forms, information and more for the 2013/14 season can be found at

Get God 2013/14

Be sure to encourage all youth 16-21 years old to apply.

Click below to see a video

of our Get God trip to Camp Lokahi Family Reunion in Hawaii!

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Camp Chimacum: July 28, 4 pm-August 3, noon

Boys Entering Grades 7-9

"The Real Man Dialogues: The Quest for the Truth"
We will continue our "real man dialogues" this year as we search for truth - in life and in spirituality. What is the truth? Is my truth different than yours? If you like a good quest and asking the tough questions, then come join us for a week of exploration, a canoe journey, an expedition into the mountains, and many more fun activities.
Directors Erik Skoor & Mark Chapman
chimacum@cofchrist-gpnw.org, 425-238-9714

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Register today for summer camps and retreats.  Get all the details here!

2013 Camping Brochure

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Estate Dollars: Reality Check

I recently came across an estate that was almost settled. Here are the numbers from the estate wind up: The gross estate value was $56,000. The estate was covered by a “will” only and not a revocable living trust. The estate wind up costs and distribution is broken down as follows: Physical asset $10,500. Executor fee $3,000. Funeral expense $15,500. Other expenses $3,000. Beneficiary receives $24,500. Put another way, 57% of the estate went to various expenses and funeral costs and the beneficiary received 43%, clearly less than half. The physical asset was given to someone not in the will and not the beneficiary under the will. The gift was arranged separately and was well known about. There is absolutely nothing illegal or unethical in this gift distribution.

It is interesting to see how a modest estate of $56,500. could be eroded with various costs with so little being left for the beneficiary and might make a person wonder why. Why did the executor arrange for such an elaborate funeral? Why did the executor (spouse) take such a large fee when money is not an issue for them? Why was an asset worth 19% of the estate given to a non- family member and not sold and the benefit given to the sole beneficiary (not the spouse) under the will?

It is the prerogative of the testator or testatrix to do as they wish with their estate. I have no problem with this ”testamentary right” and it is certainly a benefit and blessing of the country we live in. In some circumstances, there are legal necessities which must be taken into account which can change the distribution under a will or trust if these issues are not taken into account when drafting the documents. We have the time now, to consider how our estate is to be distributed and all arrangements made with costs relating to those items.

I urge you to do a couple of things. First, take some time to review your estate plan and related arrangements to ensure it is what you want and it makes sense from a financial, ethical, and moral perspective. This is a good time to enlist the aid of a professional to review your plans and add a different perspective to your situation. Secondly, look at the estate numbers from above the estate wind up. Is this what you want for your estate and beneficiaries? What are your thoughts on this wind up? I would be interested in your analysis on this estate wind up and your perspective. Differing viewpoints can add insight for all of us to learn from.

Kenneth J. McGowan, BA, STI, MTI, PFP, FMA, CFP ^®, CEP ^®, MCEP ^®

Specialist, Estate & Gift Planning,

Ph. 800-884-7526 or 519-265-5349

fax 519-822-1236  www.CofChrist.org/Estate

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Live at Hills of Peace!

Caretaker Job Opportunity

The Caretaker of the Hills of Peace Campground is responsible for maintaining the grounds, buildings, and services of the Hills of Peace Campground in a safe and attractive condition for the benefit of all users. For a complete list of duties, go to Caretaker Job Opportunity. Accommodations, utilities and a small remuneration are included.

Please send your application to Courtney Znak at courtneynhaley@hotmail.com

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2013 Camping/Event Calendar

July 28-Aug 3 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

August 4-10 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island

August 9-11 Young Family Weekend Hills of Peace

August 11-17 Singles’ Reunion Samish Island- Cancelled

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

October 4-6 Women’s Retreat Chilliwack

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“I don’t regret the things I’ve done,

I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance.”

– Author Unknown -