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Winter 2009 Appeal - East Vancouver Strathcona Plant |
 The Strathcona outreach is a new church plant in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. We are a diverse community of people that re- flects the reality of what it will be when the King returns and people from every tongue, tribe and nation, every age, class and gender will be gathered around the throne of God in worship. While many people are familiar with the notorious Downtown Eastside, the hidden popu- lation here takes on two shapes. First, are children who are caught in generational poverty. Secondly, new immigrant families who are of- ten placed in the abundant social housing that is concentrated in this neighbourhood. These groups often remain isolated and in need of relational connections. So far our church has taken on the shape of our neighbourhood, comprised of First Nations families, recent immigrants, and Canadians from a variety of socio/economic backgrounds.  We started meeting together for worship on Good Friday, April 2009, and met through the spring and summer outside in a green space in the neighbourhood. We appreciated the ways that this made us accessible to our neighbours who could stop by and check us out without having to commit to entering a building. Some have joined us simply by stopping by, drawn in by the music, or curious as to who this strange mix of many faces. Now that the winter rains have come to Vancouver we are meeting in a community center but miss meeting outside. A contribution to this project will help us to secure appropriate space for the winter months and find an option for rainy Sundays in the warmer weather as well as to help us with the start up expenses, resources and equipment. Our desire is for our space to be accessible to those who might not enter a church building. Thank you for your partnership with us in this new work. |
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 December 12, 2009 We mourn the tragic loss of Melvin Hansen, 21, who was found dead this past weekend. Melvin was the nephew of pastor Richard Sanders, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Edmonton, and his wife, Kathy. Richard and Kathy raised Melvin from a young age, along with his siblings in their home along with their own children. We ask that you pray that God will comfort the entire Sanders family and bring comfort to them and the community in this time of grief and loss. Please pray that the family is able to remain strong and united. The funeral is planned for Friday, December 18 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Edmonton at 1 pm. The church is located at 10727 114 St. NW, Edmonton. For more information, contact the church at
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 The new CBWC Ministry Guide for 2009 is available! Please have a look and find out the ways you can partner with CBWC ministries and work to reach where you live.
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 Canadian Baptists of Western Canada’s head office address is changing, effective December 7, 2009.Our new address will be: Suite 1100, 550 - 11th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2R 1M7 Please read more about this after the link. |
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 November 21, 2009 We mourn the unexpected passing of Nadine Drew, the wife of Les Drew, Pastor Emeritus of Crescent Heights Baptist in Calgary, on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Nadine and Les were collecting their bags at the Toronto airport when Nadine fell backwards and hit her head. Despite the efforts of neurosurgeons, she was so badly injured that she was unable to breathe on her own and was declared brain dead. Before she was taken off life support, Les and the family agreed that her organs could be donated to save the lives of others. We give thanks that Jesus caught her in His arms as she fell and know that she is now with Him. Please pray for Les, their daughter Sarah and son Steven as they work through the shock of Nadine’s sudden death and experience the pain of losing their wife and mother. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 28th at 11 am at Crescent Heights Baptist Church. All are invited to attend. |
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