Three brief, but very important things this week.

First, an apology (which was not asked for, but is very important to offer) to the very gifted folk at Children and Families' ministry.  I published in my newsletter last week our internal reports from the ministry.  I did not check with them and did not ask them to go over their work.  I am very sorry; it would drive me stark raving mad if someone did that to me.  I'll let CFAM's excellent material come through them in the future and am sorry for any concern it may have caused.

Secondly, the incredible devastation that has occurred in Haiti has been felt all over the world and particularly amongst the Haitian community in Canada. My brother-in-law, Uriel Pierre, married to my sister Jennifer, is from Haiti and has an uncle, aunt and cousins who are safe.  Carmen MacMillan is coordinating aspects of the CBM response; Gord King in Sharing Way has obtained matching funds from CEDA.  The contact numbers from CBM are:

               online: https://www.cbmin.org/cbm/donate    

               by mail send cheques to:
            Canadian Baptist Ministries, 7185 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 5R4

               Or by phone: (905) 821-3533

Lastly, I have been carrying around CBM's magazine MOSAIC from Summer 2009, meaning to write about it, encouraging us all to receive it or read it online at http://www.cbmin.org/cbm/mosaic

Jennifer Lau is the Managing Editor and creative genius around CBM communications.  The Editor is Laurena Zondo and Associate Editor is Giselle Culver.  The graphics and "production values" are outstanding; see page 11 and the flower in the pop can; the "CBM Year in Review" is essential reading; and there are articles on children, living out integral mission and on high school activism.  Encouraging, clever, and compelling work.  To order: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Blessings,

Warmly

In Christ,

Jeremy

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Dear Folks,

I want to honour in our midst and give thanks to God on your behalf, the work of the Children and Families Group in the denomination.  This committee is chaired by Sherry Bennett and includes: BC Interior & North Area Coordinators:  Sue Julien & Pam Borchert, Alberta Area Coordinator: Dawn Medgett, Heartland Area Coordinator: Mandi Hecht, and Linda Adrian.

The hands and feet of this work are the literally thousands of volunteer and paid Sunday School teachers, parents, supporters and church commissions that are committed to the well-being and life of children and families in our denomination.  The hands and feet, voice and breath of C-Fam and the denomination are undertaken by Mandi Hecht (who is now on maternity leave 3.  Mandi Congratulations!),  Dawn Medgett, Pam Borchert and Sue Julien.  The best way to understand the ministry world of these individuals is to read their reports.  Just below, you will find the links for these for your perusal, interest and prayer.

Thanks be to God for his amazing work amongst us.

Warmly

In Christ,

Jeremy

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Mandi Hecht's Report

Dawn Medgett's Report

Pam Borchert and Sue Julien's Report