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Hello church! There is lots going on with our church and sometimes some of the "behind the scenes" things don't get communicated enough. So we thought we'd begin providing these church updates to you all via our website/newsletters. Please have a read through this first one and let us know if you would like to get involved. Enjoy!

Basement Renovation:

Things in the basement are finally moving along, and we’re approaching the finish line! Construction is mostly complete; we still need to address some plumbing issues in the men's washroom and build a few shelves in the storage rooms. We’re currently working on clearing out the storage bins in our parking lot, which contain a lot of books, records, and other items. If you’d like to help with this, you’re more than welcome to—just let Pastor Jarno or Kimmo know.

Most of the furniture has been built and placed, but we still need to order a few more pieces to complete the space. Additionally, we’re updating the furnishings in the front foyer and planning to transform our large cloakroom into a library/prayer space.

Thank you so much for your efforts and contributions! We hope to announce the grand opening of the basement in the near future.

              

Christmas Season:

This Christmas season, we are planning to enhance our light display at the front of the church building facing Argyle Drive. Our idea is to add more strands of lighting and possibly incorporate a visual element that reflects the message of Christmas, such as a single illuminated word. If you have the skills to build something freestanding out of wood, we would greatly appreciate your help—just let us know!

Additionally, if you’d like to assist with putting up the lights, we will be doing this during the last week of November, from the 26th to the 29th. We would love your help with this as well!

During December, our church has a flurry of activities planned:

  • Action Love is once again organizing up to 40 Christmas hampers for families in need within our community. We are collaborating with the VSB counsellors in local schools to identify these families and ensure they receive the hampers. On Thursday, December 5th, at 6:30pm, there will be a heartwarming Christmas Dessert event. Families are invited to pick up their hampers, meet each other, sing Christmas carols, indulge in desserts, and watch a Billy Graham video. Each hamper costs approximately $100. If you wish to support this ministry, kindly designate your gift with the tag "Action Love" in the appropriate section when you make your contribution. Please pray that families would encounter the love of Jesus through these good works.

   

  • On Saturday, December 7th, we are hosting a Christmas Bazaar. Various vendors will be showcasing their goods, and a percentage of the sales will contribute to a selected ministry. The specific ministry to benefit from the proceeds will be announced closer to the event date.

 

  • Join us on Sunday, December 15th, for our annual Christmas Celebration Concert at 5:30pm. It's an excellent opportunity to invite friends and neighbours to enjoy an evening filled with enchanting Christmas melodies and a meaningful Christmas message. Please note that there will be no morning service on this Sunday.

 

We look forward to sharing the joy of the Christmas season with you as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour & Lord, Jesus Christ.