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DECEMBER 2007 ISSUE NO. 101
Wishing all the
Rehoboth supporters
a Merry Christmas and
a blessed New Year.
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From the Board of Directors,
the Staff and all the Clients
2 ”Vine of Hope” in
Stony Plain
6 Smiles in
Grande Prairie
REHOBOTH
OFFICES
3920 - 49 Avenue
Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 2J7
(780) 963-4044
(Administration Office)
Box 1312
Coaldale, Alberta T1M 1N1
(403) 345-5199
ut the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good
news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the
town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths
and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2: 10-11
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#106, 3505 - 29 Street N.E.
Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5W4
(403) 250-7333
Box 602
Three Hills, Alberta T0M 2A0
(403) 443-2239
9899 - 112 Avenue
Ste. 1063
Grande Prairie, Alberta
T8V 7T2
(780) 532-5611
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REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
STONY PLAIN
“Vine of Hope”
Giving the Greatest Gift of the Christmas Season to our Individuals
ehoboth was founded on a Christian based philosophy. Over the
past couple of years the Stony Plain
Region has developed a group called:
“The Vine of Hope”. The “Vine of
Hope” began as a concept in the heart
of Laurie Purches, our former Regional
Manager. This group was meant to be
a ministry from within for both individuals we serve and our staff. This is
exactly what it has become. The Vine
of Hope empowers and embraces individuals and staff within the Rehoboth
family to practice their faith in a clear
and supportive atmosphere. The group
has assisted our individuals to develop
celebrations at Easter, Thanksgiving
and for Christmas.
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Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus
Mary and the ANGEL
The “Vine of Hope” was honored earlier this year when they were asked to
present their Easter Celebration to a
church community in Edmonton.
With the Christmas season upon us,
the individuals and staff at Rehoboth
look forward to yet another opportunity for all to express who we are in
Christ. Because Rehoboth is a family,
and Rehoboth is a community, we have
the opportunity in our diverse background to come together and celebrate
what God has done for us.
We Three Kings
Submitted by: Janice Blake
Individuals enjoying the show
The Shepherds arrive to adore their new King
Rehoboth Christian Ministries Mission Statement
Financial Policy
In obedience to the will of God, Rehoboth shall convey God’s love
to persons with disabilities and their families by “making room” for
them through personal support, advocacy and public education and by
providing them with opportunities for personal growth and meaningful
participation in society.
Spending of funds is confined to Board approved programs and purchases.
Each donation that is designated toward an approved program will be used
as designated with the understanding that when any given need has been
met, designated donations will be used where most needed. All donations
are acknowledged and receipted with a tax-deductible receipt.
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REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
COALDALE
eason’s Greetings from
Coaldale! We have had
an incredibly busy Autumn,
with everyone getting ready
for Christmas! Our Wonderful Weavers have been
making a variety of fibre
arts projects for our annual Pancake Breakfast and
Poinsettia and Craft Sale,
on December 1st. Kitt and
Joanna are working on a rug
hooking wreath, and Andy
is preparing fabric strips for
them to use.
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The greenhouse is also
busy, with a bountiful crop
of fresh tomatoes and peppers!
Our woodshop crew is busy
making Christmas crafts,
working on contracts for the
Research Station,
and making rustic
furniture. Jackie
and Denise are
building sleighs,
and Cathy and
Sampson are put-
ting together a ‘barn wood’
chair.
And John? Well, he
and Alana checked
out Disneyland with
his family!
All of our staff are
relieved that the
CET and SFQ sea-
son is over and now we can
enjoy the Christmas season
with our focus on how truly
blessed we all are to live with
the knowledge that we serve
a living God and that He
sent His only Son to save us
from our sins. We celebrate
that at this time of
year. It is so awesome that God
loves us no matter what and that
all we have to do
is ask for forgiveness and He will
give it freely.
From all of us in the
Coaldale/Lethbridge Region, management, staff and
especially those we serve on
a daily basis, we thank you
wholeheartedly for all of
your support this past year
and we wish you all Blessed
Christmas and a happy and
healthy 2008.
Submitted by: Kerry
Coward and Alex Hann
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REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
CALGARY
Calgary Rejoices
“And thou shalt have joy and gladness
and many shall rejoice at his birth.”
Luke 1:14
The Vocational team rejoices in the
Lord and gives praise everyday. During
this joyous season one can’t help to reflect on and recount our blessings over
the past year. The Vocational team continues to be embraced by the Calgary
community; our participants have employment and volunteer
positions throughout the
city and enjoy outings to
many of our popular attractions such as the Science Center and Calaway
Park.
With 25 participants in our Vocational
program talent and skills are in abundance. I would like to take this opportunity to focus on a few individuals that are truly making a difference.
I introduce Tyler, Geoff, and Andrew
these fellows are going out of there way
to better, not only our Vocational program but all Calgary programs and the
community at large.
Geoff and Andrew are our two entrepreneurs who over the past year have
launched a “Snack Basket” business
“Geoff & Andrew’s Munchie Mania”,
Geoff and Andrew have 5 snack baskets
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in offices throughout Calgary and business is booming! Geoff and Andrew
appreciate the support they receive
from Calgary business’ and are always
sure to give back to there community.
Recently Geoff and Andrew attended
an event for “Operation Christmas
Child” where they donated gift filled
shoeboxes that will bring joy and hope
at Christmas to children in desperate
situations throughout the world.
Geoff has great knowledge of computers and has a passion for writing. Recently Geoff has volunteered his time
to re-launch Calgary’s Regional Newsletter “The Open Door” which has
been out of circulation due to a lack of
volunteers. Geoff also enlisted the help
of his peers Andrew and Tyler; they
are involved in conducting interviews
and creating articles for the newsletter.
Geoff is now the Executive Editor and
has embraced this challenge, currently
he is in the midst of editing the Christmas edition.
Andrew and Tyler along with the assistance of there support worker developed and facilitated a Hygiene Presentation that was broken into 4 sessions
for participants of the Vocational
program. This workshop proved to be
motivating and valuable for all individuals. Andrew and Tyler were able to
Fun in
the Sun!
share their knowledge and skills with
others while developing organizational
and facilitation skills themselves. This
was truly a rewarding experience for
the entire Vocational team.
This is only a snapshot of the Calgary
Vocational Team there are many other participants doing some amazing
things. Tyler, Geoff and Andrew are
truly an inspiration to us all. Through
them we see the workings of the Lord.
With the coming of the New Year we
are looking forward to renovations in
the Vocational Center. We are planning
to expand our kitchen and washroom
facilities and add additional rooms to
allow for a computer and art learning
center. We have a great VISION that will
create an energetic and positive learning environment for our participants.
The Calgary Vocational Team wishes
you and your family a truly blessed
Christmas.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on
earth peace, good will toward men.”
Luke 2:14
Submitted by: Stephanie Martinell
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THREE HILLS
Bring Your Presence to the Tree
es, that is spelled correctly!! We
get so wrapped up in purchasing presents to put under the tree that
we may need to disentangle ourselves
from the busyness of Christmas activity to bring our presence – our worship,
our service, our focus, our meditation
before the cross of Christ (the real Tree
of Christmas).
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There are many of us who like to sing
and we would like to join a group who
are going caroling and sing blessings to
others in the community.
It is special to us all to buy a meaningful gift for someone we love and express our care for them as we present
it to them.
Here are some ways in which the individuals in the Three Hills program
plan to refocus their hearts and minds
on the real meaning of Christmas.
We will all refer to an Advent calendar
with Bible verses which will remind
us daily throughout December that
Christmas is about Jesus and His coming to earth.
During our devotions together we will
sing a Christmas carol each day of
December telling us the true story of
Christmas.
Some of us prefer to stay home so we
would like to invite someone over for
tea and cookies who doesn’t get invited
out very much and bless them with our
fellowship and joy.
Some people have chosen to bake some
goodies for people who are unable to
do this for themselves and wish them a
blessed Christmas.
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Many of us participate in Art Class
and will be making cards that we have
drawn personally. We plan to give
these Christmas cards to community
members, friends and family members
to show our love for them.
A few of us are very excited about taking part in the Christmas pageant with
real animals (including a camel!!) at the
Guzoo Animal Farm and allow others
to enjoy the memories of what it was
like that first Christmas night.
All of us plan to go with our friends to
a play at Rosebud depicting Christmas
and to choral performances that focus
on Christmas and worship.
Some of us will visit the elderly in seniors
homes and cheer them up with cards and
wishes for a peaceful Christmas.
We look forward to participating in
church services at Christmas that focus
on Jesus’ birth and singing hymns of
Christmas.
Of course we will decorate and have
Christmas parties and activities to celebrate together and to enjoy fantastic
food and fun together and to wish all
our friends God’s blessing this Christmas season.
These represent some of the ways in
which we will bring our Presence to
the Tree. We encourage each of you to
join us in this recognition of the birth
of our Saviour Jesus Christ. From all of
us in Three Hills, a wish for a blessed
and joyful Christmas.
The Clients and Staff in Three Hills
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REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
GRANDE PRAIRIE
Smiles
Smiling is infectious,
You can catch it like the flu.
Someone smiled at me today,
And I started smiling too.
to Corny Thiessen, Dave Knoepfli and
Theresa Suderman for their desire and
dedication to further the cause of Rehoboth in Grande Prairie
~Author Unknown
Smiles were easy to find as this committee held its first annual Family
Event in June. Staff, individuals, and
family members were treated to a BBQ
and an afternoon of fun events.
miles are everywhere in Rehoboth’s
newest Region as we celebrated the
arrival of 3 new individuals into our
residential program earlier this year.
Our Median Home is a wonderful addition to the Rehoboth family.
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Smiles were the order of the day as
we held our first Advisory Committee
Meeting this spring and are thankful
Invisible Harmonies
“We know
that all
things
work
together
for good
to those
who love
God, to
them who are called according to
His purpose.”
Romans 8:28
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The Word became flesh and made his
dwelling among us. John 1: 14
The Clients and Staff in Grande Prairie
wish you all a “Blessed Christmas”
Submitted by: Kelvin VanDasselaar
We are quick to, “limit the Holy One
of Israel”, and to say, “Some things
have worked together for our good.
But God says, “All things!” Things
like joy, sorrow, crosses, prosperity,
health, sickness, the cup full, and the
cup emptied; the lingering sick-bed,
or the early grave! Often sight and
sense lead us to doubt the reality of
this promise. Sadly we can see, in
many things, scarcely a dim reflection
of His love. Useful lives taken; blossoms permanently plucked; spiritual
props removed; benevolent schemes
blow up. But the apostle does not
say, “We see,” but “We know.” It is
faith to trust God in the dark. This
also comes from the Lord of Hosts,
“who is wonderful in counsel and
excellent in working.” Let us “be still
and know that He is God.” “We have
a wonderful advertisement of a Physician from the Spirit of Truth,” says
one, “who heals all your diseases.”
He requires but one thing, to take
all He has prescribed, bitter as well
as sweet!” “Doubt not my love” He
seems to say, “the day is coming
when you shall have all mysteries
explained, all secrets unraveled, and
this very trial demonstrated to be one
of the “all things’ working together for
your good.” Men see not the bright
light in the clouds, “but it shall come
to pass that at EVENING TIME it shall
be light!”
For Heidi Cabanela – she was a
light in our lives – we will miss
her very much.
From All of her friends and family at
Rehoboth Christian Ministries Calgary
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS …
DON’T LET SUMMER SNEAK UP ON YOU!
Adult Week 1:
July 5 – 11, 2008
2007-2008
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adult Week 2:
July 12 – 18, 2008
Bert Kamphius – President
Edmonton
Independent Week:
July 19 – 25, 2008
Tony Bouma – Vice President
Calgary
Youth Week:
July 26 – August 1, 2008
Al Brander – General Alternate
High River
Jane Brouwer, St. Albert
Register online at:
www.rehoboth.ab.ca/
camponlineform.html
OR YOU WILL MISS OUT ON CAMP THIS YEAR!
or call 780-968-8483
for more information
Marianne Penner, Three Hills
Otto Salomons, Lethbridge
Barb Slomp, Edmonton
Peter Deys, Lethbridge
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The intent of this project is to
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Rehoboth Christian Ministries.
Upon accepting my estimate,
your payment will be made as
an tax deductible donation
to Rehoboth!
For a free estimate contact:
Morris Kool
780-487-4155
e-mail: [email protected]
John Bekkering – Past President
Lethbridge
Mike Vos – Secretary/Treasurer
Edmonton
Wally Mulder – CEO/Executive Director
Office: 3920 - 49 Avenue
Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 2J7
[email protected]
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Membership
Form
Membership Campaign
he month of September was
designated as Membership
Campaign month. We gratefully
acknowledge the work of the Contact Persons and Canvassers in raising $39,979.00 in donations and
$15,590.00 in memberships to date.
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bution for this year’s Annual Membership Campaign, and would still
like to do so, please send it directly
to Rehoboth Christian Ministries at
3920 – 49 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB,
T7Z 2J7 or you can contribute via
the Rehoboth website at www.rehoboth.ab.ca.
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REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
Unique Corporate Generosity
ark Lighting in Edmonton and Cartwright Lighting in Calgary have contributed a total of $61,137.00 to Rehoboth Christian Ministries. These
funds represents the proceeds of total sales at Park Lighting in Edmonton,
($32.599.13), on Saturday, September 22 and at Cartwright Lighting in Calgary, ($28,537.87), on Saturday, November 10. The proceeds of Park Lighting
will be applied to facility improvements at Rehoboth’s Camp at Gull Lake
and the proceeds of Cartwright Lighting will be applied to improvements at
our Vocational Center in Calgary to enhance and expand the work, lunchroom and washroom areas used daily by the individuals we serve and their
support staff.
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This vvery unique and wonderfully generous contribution from these corporate donors is most gratebutio
fully received and warrants a very hearty “THANK
YOU” from the Rehoboth family.
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Gifts Gratefully
Received
Individuals/Groups/Clubs/
Societies
In Honor of Hidde & Jackie Born’s
Wedding
Proceeds from Coaldale Golf
Tournament - $30,000
Proceeds from Stony Plain Golf
Tournament - $32,000
Proceeds from Joyful Noise Choir
concerts – for new cabin at
Rehoboth Camp
United Way of Alberta Capital Region
United Way of Calgary and area
Donation from Vander Heide Family
Reunion
Park Lighting – Edmonton – proceeds of
sales – Saturday, September 22/07
Cartwright Lighting – Calgary –
proceeds of sales – Saturday,
November 10/07
Churches
Team Cartwright
First Christian Reformed Church –
Edmonton
Covenant Christian Reformed Church
– Edmonton
Ottewell Christian Reformed Church –
Edmonton
West End Christian Reformed Church
– Edmonton
Providence Canadian Reformed Church
– Edmonton
Barrhead Canadian Reformed Church
Neerlandia Canadian Reformed Church
St. Albert Canadian Reformed Church
Coaldale Canadian Reformed Church
Granum Christian Reformed Church
Maranatha Christian Reformed Church
– Lethbridge
Taber Christian Reformed Church
Taber Canadian Reformed Church
Trinity Reformed Church – Lethbridge
Burdett Christian Reformed Church
Bethel United Reformed Church –
Calgary
SonRise Christian Reformed Church –
Ponoka
Woodynook Christian Reformed Church
– Lacombe
Memorials
Team Park
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In Memory of Mrs. Emma Folkertsma
In Memory of Mrs. Elsie Dekker
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