Cycling For Kids 2010:Bethesda Christian Association is hosting its seventh annual Cycling for Kids. The purpose for this event is to raise funds to help send children/teens/adults with disabilities to our summer camps. This one day event is scheduled for Saturday September 11, 2010. Participants can choose to cycle the full fifty kilometres or a lesser distance. If you enjoy cycling and would like to participate in this event, contact our Head Office at Bethesda for more information and registration at 604-850-6604.
The Abbotsford Food Bank is in desperate need of the following items: chunky soup, canned ham & chicken, boost & ensure, canned vegetables, cereal, peanut butter, diapers (size 4-6), powdered milk, pasta & sauce, canned meat, fresh fruit and vegetables and dairy. Thank you for your generosity!
Sarah Smith is in need of paper towel and gift wrap tubes. Please save these for her. Also, she is recruiting one or two people to lead Summer Sunday School during the four Sundays of August
The flower team is asking for folks to let them know if they would like to place flowers on the Communion table for any occasion. Please contact Patti Hougen , Marilyn Ingram or Carole Sookdeo . If you so wish, you may give $25 to any member of this team and they will purchase and arrange the flowers on your behalf.
Samaritan’s Purse “Operation Christmas Child”
Samaritan’s Purse goes to the remote corners of the world to bring joy, hope and the message of God’s love to millions of boys and girls who are the victims of war, disease, disaster and poverty.
We encourage you to start your shoeboxes now, when there are summer items available in the stores, such as flip flops, t-shirts and summer toys. 50 boxes have been completed already! The shoeboxes are available in the front entrance (more are coming soon). Be sure to pick up a leaflet to learn about what gifts are most suitable. The collection date is in November.
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Core Values
Calvin Church’s Core Values are:
to seek and pray for Jesus Christ’s kingdom vision and reign in our lives;
to celebrate our worship in God in ways that value our roots while being responsive to the changes in our culture;
to teach the Scriptures as being both authoritative and practical for everyday life;
to be the community of Christ, treating one another with respect and kindness, and being reconciled to one another in forgiveness and love;
to provide an educational program to help people of all ages make a commitment to Jesus Christ and grow in their faith and conduct;
to equip and empower people for a variety of ministries according to their gifts;
to develop small groups as a means of encouraging friendships with one another and providing a setting for people to grow in their faith and life;
to reach out with Jesus Christ’s gospel and compassion to our community and world.
