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Greetings! I apologize for not updating the calendar - no student cafe tomorrow morning! This is spring break and students are probably sleeping at that time! Hope you're enjoying your time!
Also, Pastor Shelley's Equipping Night topic for Wednesday evening has been changed from what was posted. The proper focus: "How to Listen to God" Listening...
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We are very pleased to have Rev. Dr. Shelley Utz as our new pastor! Shelley, Dan and the children have lived in our city for almost two months now, quite a change from Edmonton, so we hear.
Rev. Marc McAlister, on behalf of Bishop Cliff, both from FMCiC, brought a sermon and officiated the Induction Service. It was a very special time with...
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Pastor Shelley Utz will commence her tenure as Lead Pastor of our church this Sunday, September 23. This event will conclude a period of nearly four months since Pastor Vern retired. The Church Leadership Board is grateful to all who stepped up and took on additional responsibilities during this interval and to those who continued to pray for...
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What a wonderful day it is, the sun is shining, there's no smoke ... and Pastor Shelley, Dan and kids have safely arrived from AB! There are many helpers, guys and gals, to unload the U-Haul and to help clean, start unpacking and organizing. There are even boxes and shelving units in our new pastor's office ready to find a new home. Thanks so...
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As you know, Pastor Vern and Jackie are retiring. Pastor Vern's last sermon is this Sunday. It was with sadness I posted his last sermon outline this morning! Having worked with Pastor Vern as secretary since 2010, and long before that in the music department, there is so much I could say ... Actually I did put my thoughts into a poem that will...
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Last Sunday two young adults were baptized, Trish and Jeremy! It was a beautiful service with meaningful music, scripture and testimonies from the two. Congratulations!
Several of our people are attending the regional gathering in Mission, BC tomorrow. It will be a great time of getting together and connecting with other FMs. We hope to hear all...
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Hello again, readers - a few more announcements (I mean in addition to last week's long entry.)
1) It is really and truly finally spring - 26 degrees today, 28 tomorrow. I knew the heat would hit after the long, cool 'early spring'. I love 'cool' but I also appreciate the fragrance of blossoms and the smell of freshly mowed grass and brand...
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Greetings! Today I would like to wish Chuck and Georgia a very happy and blessed 60th Wedding Anniversary! Congratulations to this wonderful couple, married April 19, 1958. So awesome : ) I have been admiring the anniversary card, made by our Ann, which will be from our church family. On the front of the card there is a photo of Chuck and...
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Hello! Well, do you think spring is finally here to stay? It's chilly again today ... but the calendar says we are into the first week of Spring. I do see green grass and all kinds of new growth in my perennial bed. A good sign for sure : )
One thing I do know is that Easter is almost here - Good Friday is the saddest day of the year, Easter...
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Hello again! Hope to see you tonight at Family Fun Night - I see lots of yummy food in the kitchen cooler and tables all set up for the puzzle, games, etc. Haven't checked upstairs yet but I'm sure it's all ready for the party too : ) Come on over to the church around 6 PM.
I wanted to mention CNOY again, that's Coldest Night of the Year,...
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