MAY 2016 - Cranbrook Alliance Church

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE…
MAY 2016
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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9am MOMs Bible
Study [childcare
10am Quilts for Haiti
(MO)
11am Prayer
time (MO) 12pm Men’s Lunch/
provided] (MO/NS)
6:30pm Revive Youth
Study (MO)
Group (YC/CO)
7pm Care Team mtg
7pm Family Project
study (RE)
7pm Chess (RE)
Club (MO)
Rooms:
MO - Morrisey Room
NS - Northstar Room
PA - Panorama Room
YC - Youth Café
10am Prayer
time (MO)
CO - Columbia Room
FO - Foyer
RE - Resource Room
10:30 am Worship Service
Pastor Grant McDowell
“Time For Strangers”
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Emily Popoff
Dear Friend, If you are part of our Cranbrook Alliance Family, you know how
important your presence is to the rest of us. Good to see you again! If
you’re visiting our Family from out of town, thanks for choosing to be here!
If you’re from our community, thanks for dropping in for a visit! We hope our
Family Home can become yours too. We’re learning from Jesus about being
Family...if you want to know more about our Family’s groups or who we are,
you are welcome to talk to anyone here, visit our Welcome Centre in the
foyer, or fill out a Connecting Card and leave it at the Welcome Centre.
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Maddi Prinn
God bless you, Grant McDowell, Pastor
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
COLLEGE GRADS
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Oliver Parsons
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Zac Smith
Josiah Zimmer
The Cranbrook Alliance Family congratulates all of
our college/university students. Well done!
(If you know of others who are graduating, please let us know
so that we can celebrate and acknowledge them too!)
Office & Pastoral Staff
Grant McDowell—Senior Pastor
Eddy de Zwaan—Associate Pastor
Jennifer Siewert—Admin Supervisor
Judie Prosser—Receptionist
Gerrie Tate—Facility Coordinator
Frances Miles—Bookkeeper
Morgan Pelletier—Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Cranbrook Alliance Church
1200 Kootenay Street North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5X1
Phone: 250-489-4704 Fax: 250-489-0129
E-mail: [email protected]
www.cranbrookalliancechurch.com
CAC NOTICES
Can you help us with a pick up? We have four 8 foot tables
and 64 chairs from Costco. Lethbridge or Calgary. Please
contact Gerrie or Frances in the office.
Food Bank and Street Angel donations can be made every
Sunday or throughout the week via the yellow bins in the
foyer.
Bike to give away (1 kids bike left; used). If would like more
information please see Gerrie Tate or contact the church
office.
Lawn watering: we are looking for someone to do the lawn
watering evenings or mornings on the north end of the
building Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. Please contact
Gerrie or the church office for details.
Care Ministry Team Meeting: we have many caring people.
This is one step in connecting the gifts with the opportunities,
and it is essential for a healthy, disciple-making church. Join
in the conversation May 19 at 7pm in the Resource Room.
PRAY FOR US
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Requests from May 8, 2016
Bob Sherwood: I need prayer for a job and my Christian walk.
Cole K-C: Pray for my cousins Mark & Drew as they make the decision to move to the
Kootenays to be closer to family. Pray for my son, Joel as he comes back to BC and the right
new roommate for his brother Jordie in Calgary, AB. Please be close to Merlin as he comes
back to society from prison. Amen.
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May 27 7:00pm to May 28 7:00pm. Prayer in motion 24 hours of prayer for the
ministry at Cranbrook Alliance Church, Cranbrook and The Christian & Missionary
Alliance Canada. One of the core values of the C&MA is prayer, meaning that “we do
nothing until we pray.” We want to go back to our roots and set aside time for
prayer. For six months (January to June 2016), churches across the C&MA in Canada, including ours,
will commit to praying for at least 24 consecutive hours. Location: Pray at your home or come to
CAC. A sign up will be at the welcome centre today – specific prayer requests will be made available
on Sunday May 22 nd. We will conclude our 24 hour Prayer in Motion with a Time Worship & Prayer on
Saturday May 28th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
2016 Offering Update...
Year to Date
Donations:
Budget
(Year to Date)
General Fund: $ 234,050
Actual
(YTD May 8, 2016)
Comparative
(YTD May 2015)
$ 200,319
$ 218,369
4,000
$ 3,285
$ 4,340
*Global Advance: $ 21,000
$ 17,836
$ 25,385
** Approved Funds: $ 16,750
$ 5,605
$ 14,044
Canadian Ministries: $
* Global Advance includes: Augustine, Kilbrai, Rohrick
** Approved Funds include: Encouragement, Evangelism, Facilities, Other Missions
Thank you for your faithful giving to Cranbrook Alliance Church.
May God bless and keep you.
Sunday mornings during our worship services children are
dismissed approximately 11:00 am to participate in age appropriate
bible classes for children age 3 to grade 12.
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Small Groups are a great way to find prayer, Bible study, laughter, socializing,
support, encouragement, friends, and maybe even some snacks! If you are
interested in joining a group, pick up a Small Group list at the Welcome Centre,
on our website, or contact Pastor Eddy for more information.
Revive Youth Group Students Grades 7—12: Meets EVERY
Tuesday at 6:30-9pm. We offer a safe place for youth to chill and
meet new friends!
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FRIENDS is open to everyone. Meets every Wednesday 6:30
p.m. at various locations. Call the church office 250-489-4704.
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Nursery/Toddler Room is available for parents to use, but
is not staffed until 11:00 am.
Children will have a great time learning the books of the Bible, the Ten
Commandments, and how to be saved by grace through faith. This VBS clearly
presents the gospel of Jesus Christ while having as much fun as possible.
Each day children will start by rockin' out during the
"Concert" time with Go Fish! As they rotate through the
Backstage Catering (snacks), Set Design (crafts),
Intermission (games), and Bible Study stations, children
experience the power of God's Word firsthand. They'll end
their daily experience by gathering for the final "Encore"
to worship God together.
Registration forms now available!
For those entering Kindergarten to entering Grade 4
We’re coming to
Camp Quest
August 15-19!
At Rock Lake (Grades 4, 5, & 6)
Registration is now open!
The Jesus Lifestyle study meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Call
the church office for more details 250-489-4704.
College and Career - For young adults ages 18-30+. Meets to
provide encouragement, support and fellowship to those in this
life stage. 7pm every Thursday @ the Toyota’s (2909-2nd St. S).
New To Canada (NTC) Ministry Group invites you to join the
conversation about how we can serve those who are new to
Canada and are making Cranbrook their home. Thursday, May
26th at 7 p.m. Hebrews 13:1,2 urges hospitality; the NTC group
urges hospitality to newcomers and seeks God’s direction for our
ministry to these who are dear to God’s heart.
Friday
evenings at
6:30pm
Fusion is an active fellowship community targeting singles ages 30+,
who enjoy gathering together and sharing one another’s company as
they seek to be mutually built up in Christ. We are a fun-loving
community growing together to strengthen each other while also
reaching out to those looking for connection and supportive
community. Please contact the church office or Ken at
[email protected] for more information.
New Cranbrook School of CHESS
Monday evenings at 7pm
only $10 per month
Starts late May and will run throughout the
summer.
For more info. visit cranbrookchess.com/soc
Women’s Simulcast at CAC
June 3rd and 4th
Tickets: suggested donation $25 each
available at the church office