BCY News

Elizabeth Rabuka – June 17, 2011

Elizabeth Rabuka peacefully took her last breath on earth Friday evening, June 17, 2011, at 8:15, surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was 91 years of age, and was predeceased by her husband, CBWC pastor Rev. Jake Rabuka, three years earlier. Together they had served in

Canadian Baptist churches in Toronto (1945), Sault Ste. Marie (1952), Nipawin (1955), Wakaw (1960), Moosomin (1969) and Kipling (1972). They retired to Penticton in 1980 to be with their son, Glenn. They continued in interim service in CBWC churches for several years following. Elizabeth left behind two children (Glenn, of Penticton, and current table officer with the CBWC, his wife Louise (Hind), son Scott and daughter Suzanne, and their five children; and a daughter, Elaine, married to Peter McStravick of Brantford, ON, and their two children Adrian and Andrea, and their three children).

Through all her ministry life, she was a faithful supporter of Baptist Women ministries, at all levels. Recent involvement was with her husband in seniors' ministry.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, June 22 at First Baptist Church, Penticton. Because she loved and supported the work of Canadian Baptist Ministries, the family asks that any donations be made there.

Edna Gardiner – June 3, 2011

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Edna Gardiner on June 3. Edna served at Church House in the Atlantic Baptist Convention during the 1960’s and 1970’s. She later moved to Calgary where she served in the offices of that CBWC, known at the time as the Baptist Union of Western Canada. She also served in the office at First Baptist, Calgary.

A memorial service will be held at Altadore Baptist on July 18, 2011 at 2:30 pm.

CBWC News

Peter Anderson, who has been serving as the CBWC’s Acting Youth Coordinator finished his contract, as planned, at the end of May. Peter was serving in this interim role on a 10-hour per week basis while also serving as the Youth Pastor at West Point Grey Baptist Church. He will now return to West Point Grey in a full-time capacity. We are very grateful to Peter for his strong leadership and his strong efforts to coordinate the Youth Leadership Team of young leaders in each CBWC region. He has been exceptionally dedicated to providing them with resources and pastoral oversight.

Thank you, Peter.