News & Notes....
* Sunday morning we'll welcome guest from Emmanuel Bible College who will be sharing the word and in music. We'll also be observing BIC World Missions Global Prayer Day with an emphasis on Spain (click here for more information). We hope you'll join us!
* The Easter Choir and drama team are heading down the home stretch of their preparations for Easter and the presentation of "The Door". Keep praying for all involved and for Deb Albrecht as she leads.
* The Rama (Nicaragua) short-term missions team blog is still up for you to check out. For a video report recorded just before the team left Nicaragua: click here. For those of you who prayed for the "101" kids in Rama - there are pictures and names of each child posted on our web site as well as updated pictures of the ongoing construction of the church in Rama.
* Don't miss the youth vs. adults hockey game coming up in St. Catharines on Sunday night March 21st. Great fun!
* Minutes of the last Church Board meeting are posted on the bulletin board in the lobby.
* Wednesday night (March 3rd) was the CSB Boys Shape n' Race Derby. What a great time. Nicholas Dean's "Pencil Car" was amazing. Check out the pics over at the side.
* Pastor Charlie will be on vacation March 19-21.
* The final draft of the paper BIC 20-20 Vision which will be presented for approval at Annual meeting in Stayner this April is available in the lobby or to get it online click here. A dialogue night for conference delegates and interested people will be held Wednesday April 7th @ 7:00 PM. The paper charts a new structure and strategy for the Canadian Conference.
* March Break starts this Friday night. Why not plan some special time and activities with your kids or grand-kids. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy each other and pass on a legacy of love.
* Don't forget that the clocks go ahead one hour this Saturday night as we move to Daylight Savings Time. We would not want you to be late for church!
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COMING THIS EASTER...
"The Door"
(Drama and Music Presentation)
* Open Dress Rehearsal - Maundy Thursday, April 1st at 7:00 PM
- Hot Cross Buns, Coffee & Juice to follow -
* Good Friday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM
-Hot Cross Buns, Coffee & Juice to follow -
* Easter Sunday, April 4th in our morning service at 10:45 AM
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COMING THIS SUNDAY - March 14th, 2010
MORNING SERVICE @ 10:45 AM
Emmanuel Bible College Presentation
The BIC church partners with Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener to prepare students for ministry in the church. Next weekend our guests will be sharing about the work of the College as well as ministering though music and teaching. We'll also be observing BIC World Missions "Global Prayer Day" with a focus on praying for spain.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Easter Choir Experience
PM - No Service at the church
9:30 AM Every Sunday - Sunday School Classes For Every Age
* Nursery (Children up to age 3) * First Look (Ages 3,4,5) - Downstairs Room 110
* 2:52 Basics (Grades 1-5) - Downstairs Room 108
* Junior Highs (Grades 6-8) - Upper Room 208 (Renee Kievit co-ordinating)
* Senior Highs (Grades 9-12) and College & Careers (Up to age 24) - Couch Room downstairs (Paul Fletcher co-ordinating)
ADULT ELECTIVES
"True Faith Works in Love" - Wesley Bible Study Material - Chapel Room 206
Studies in James. Lois Jean Sider and Neale Sider teaching.
"Discovering The God of Second Chances" - Fireplace Room 104
Inductive study on Jonah, Joel, Amos & Obadiah. Glenn Gilmore and Jack Futers teaching.
"Advancing Through Adversity" - Gym Area
Based on the book by Charles Stanley. Facilitated by James & Keith Woodland.
"Blue Like Jazz" - Games Room off Gym
A DVD series on a variety of topics based on the book by Donald Miller.
Discussion to follow facilitated by Ben Gooderham.
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Relief Efforts in Haiti
Thanks for your tremendous response to the earthquake in Haiti. God is at work and He is using our united efforts to bless the people of Haiti. Keep praying for Diana Wiebe as she serves at the Mission Of Hope and for the team there as medical teams are working and relief efforts are ongoing. Keep Tytoo Gardens orphanage in your prayers as well as workers serving with Mennonite Central Committee. We encourage you as well to keep giving, donating blankets and relief kits. So far our church has contributed over $33,000 toward the needs in Haiti through our two partners - Mission of Hope and MCC. You may give through Sunday offerings or by credit card (follow the link on this site to "Canada Helps"). Designate gifts "Haiti Relief MCC" or "Haiti Relief Mission Of Hope"(cheques made out to Wainfleet BIC Church). For updates visit www.mcc.org or www.missionofhopehaiti.org. Together we work and pray for the restoration of Haiti in every way!
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SMALL GROUPS 2010
Small Group is a place to go beyond the fellowship of Sunday morning into deeper friendships around our common faith in Jesus. Groups meet on the first weekend of the month (usually on a Saturday or Sunday evening) and vary in style and size from 8 to 20 adults. Meetings are usually held in homes and usually have a Bible Study or devotional component. New groups are formed each September with many existing groups continuing ministry from year to year. If you are interested in joining a group and can make a commitment to once a month participation, fill out the info card in the pews or call or e-mail Charlie Mashinter.
NEXT SMALL GROUP NIGHT: Sunday April 11th, 2010
