Cornerstone Chronicles...

February Dates:

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Feb 2 - Thursday - Community groups - talk to you leaders about location. Remember, if you don't have a CG talk to Doug or Janelle and we'll hook you up!

Feb 9 - Thurs - Core teaching Night - we'll be jumping back into the men and women stuff again - come ready and primed to better understand God's design for the genders!

Feb 16 - Thurs - CG

Feb 18 - Sat - Awakening - come seek God through worship and prayer. This is an intensive evening for those who are desiring to just worship and allow God to change them.

Feb 23 - Thurs - Service Project - TBA

March 2-4 - Retreat!! Sign up ASAP to come with us to Winkler Bible Camp - its going to be a great time of growth and fun!

January Important Dates:

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Jan. 15 - Haiti Potluck - after church this sunday

Jan. 19 - Community groups - talk to your leader for location - if you don't have one contact Doug!

Jan. 21 - Service Project - Leaving for Siloam mission @ 10:00 am sharp from the church! Eat before you go, and bring a bag lunch or money to eat after (we're done working at around 2:00, and will eat in the city) Expect to be back at around 4:30.

Jan. 26 - Progressive Supper - Meet at the church at 6:00 with your appetite! We'll be going between several different homes of people from our church eating different parts of our supper. Should be a good time to connect, enjoy God's gift of food and spend good time with friends.

Jan. 29 - Baptisms!! Come to Cornerstone for sunday morning to encourage those who are getting baptized (if you're interested in baptism, let us know asap! Even if you're only interested, lets talk!)

Winter Retreat!!! Mark it in your calendar for March 2 -4 @ Winkler Bible Camp

Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!

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Tuesday Dec 6: Morning of Prayer at Doug and Janelle's 7:30am, this will continue until December 20 and start again January 10, 2012.

Thursday Dec 8: Christmas Party 7:00pm at Ana P. place. Dress up as a celebrity or a famous individual as we celebrate the end of a terrific year.

Saturday prayer meetings will continue until December 17, 8:00pm at Doug and Janelle's and start up again in the new year January 7, 2012

Dec 16 Volunteer Christmas Party: This is for all the Community Group leaders, Middle School teachers/leaders and Youth Cafe volunteers. It will be held at Doug and Janelle's 6:00pm. I'm afraid there will be no significant others...remember you are significant on your own.

Coming up...
-March 2-4 youth retreat
-Saturday, January 21 Service Project
-Next Haiti meeting will be on January 15 potluck style
-Youth will start up again Thursday, January 12.
Farewell! See you in the New Year!

2011-11-28T11:00:00.004-06:00

This week is a pretty simple one...

Tuesday Nov 29: Morning of Prayer at Doug and Janelle's 7:30am
Thursday Dec 1: Community Groups: Talk to your leaders for further info.
Saturday Dec 3: Prayer Meeting at Doug and Janelle's 8:00pm
Sunday Dec 4: Haiti Meeting: Potluck Style so bring food.

Heads up for next week!

Thursday, December 8 we are having a "Celebrity Christmas Party". This is your one night to shine like the star you are meant to be so whip out that flashy smile, power up those sparkling eyes and shine, shine, shine. Dress up as a celebrity of your choice (do remember to be appropriate), and.....I can't think anything else highly metaphorial to finish off-further details to come.

2011-11-21T10:12:00.003-06:00

Hello,

Tuesday- Morning of prayer at Doug and Janelle's 7:30am
Thursday 24 is Service Project. Be at the church at 5:00pm, bring your dazzling smiles, deep, sincere hearts of compassion, as well as service, and bring $3.oo for gas and more money if you would like to purchase snacks on the way home. If anyone needs a place to stay after school on Thursday and would like to partake of a delicious meal prepared by the one and only Janelle, let her know by Tuesday 22.

Next week...

Sunday Dec 4: Haiti potluck meeting after church (around 1:00ish)

If anyone is interested in joining a Community Group please contact Doug and Janelle at dougandjanelle@gmail.com, they would love to get you connected!

2011-11-14T12:36:00.004-06:00

Good day to all!

On Tuesday Nov 15, as always, there will be a morning prayer meeting at Doug and Janelle's 7:30am
Thursday Nov 17 there is community groups, talk to your leaders as to what is happening.
Then on Saturday Nov 19 at 2:30pm the Mantario Lock-in begins. Yes, excitement is in the air, you must try to contain it! However, do not forget to bring..............

SLEEPING BAG
$10.00
SNACKS TO SHARE
BOARD GAMES

This event will carry on all through the night and end Sunday after lunch (which will occur after the church service in the form of "the church potluck".) We sincerely hope to see you there!

2011-11-07T11:13:00.001-06:00

Aloha ladies and gentlemen,
It is time, once again, to behold with open eyes, prodigious minds and edge of your seat anticipation the schedule for this week. Without further ado let us transfix our gaze on the agenda below.

We should all be interested to know that on
Tuesday, Nov 8: 7:30am @ Doug /Janelle's
Wednesday, Nov: 10:oo am @ church
Saturday Nov, 12: 8:00pm @ Doug/Janelle's
there are prayer meetings. Why should we be interested to know this? Because life isn't a playground, and as 1 Peter 5:8 says,"....your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." (ESV)
Therefore let us pray without ceasing; for each other, for the church, for the universal church of God, for believers and leaders in our community as well as all over the world. Prayer is the most powerful weapon we have.

Thursday, Nov 10: Bible Study at church 7:00pm; bring your bibles and a willingness to learn

"But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth." 1 John 17-19 (ESV)

2011-10-31T12:18:00.000-05:00

Alright let us check out what is going on this week...
Monday Oct 31- we have Awakening 7:00pm at church hope to see you there for a time of worship and prayer
Tuesday Nov 1- Morning of Prayer at Doug and Janelle's 7:30am; great way to starts off your day!
Thursday Nov 2- Community Groups talk to your leaders, check out what they have planned

Looks like that is it for now, hope you have a blessed week!
"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain."
1 Corinthians 15:58

If you are not yet part of a Community Group and would like to be, do not hesitate to contact Doug and Janelle at dougandjanelle@gmail.com, they would love to get you connected.

Updates

2011-10-24T12:19:00.000-05:00

Tuesday, Oct 25- Morning of Prayer at Doug and Janelle's 7:30am
Thursday, Oct 27- We are going to Fernwood for Service Project be at church 7:00pm
Sunday, Oct 30- Haiti Potluck Meeting (at church after the service): Bring Food

Next week Monday is Awakening 7:00pm at Church

If anyone is interested in joining a community group please contact Doug and Janelle at dougandjanelle@gmail.com, they would love to get you connected!

Note from Trent

2011-10-19T16:58:00.000-05:00

Just a note from Trent - a friend from our Church:

Oct 30 @ Backstage

YFC Epic all ages halloween concert

$5 or free if you where a costume

6 PM

PS - Trent is in one of the bands playing

List of things you should all go to this week....

2011-10-17T09:08:00.000-05:00

Tuesday, Oct 18- Morning of Prayer @ Doug and Janelle's 7:30am

Thursday, Oct 20- There has been a change of plan for this weeks "activity" instead of Bible Study there will be a Rake n' Run @ 6:30pm. Bring a garbage bag and a rake or bring lots of rakes if you have, we know how much all of you love rigorous, hardworking activities. This delightful evening will be followed by refreshments and praise/worship at the church

Saturday, Oct 22- Prayer Meeting 8:00pm @ Doug and Janelle's

Heads up for next week Thursday- we will be going to Fernwood for a rockin' time of games and good ol' conversation with the Seniors of this here fine community!

If you are not yet part of a Community Group and would like to be please contact Doug and Janelle at dougandjanelle@gmail.com, they would absolutely love to get you connected.

Updates for this Week

2011-10-10T09:03:00.000-05:00

Tuesday Oct 11-Morning Prayer @ Doug and Janelle's 7:30am
Thursday Oct 13- Bible Study 7:00pm @ Church Bring your Bibles
Saturday Oct 15-Prayer Meeting 8:00pm @ Doug and Janelle's

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
"It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High: to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness by night..."Psalm 92:1-2

If you are interested in joining a Community Group, please contact Doug and Janelle at dougandjanelle@gmail.com, they would love to get you connected.

"Tha happnins' on da street"

2011-10-03T10:41:00.000-05:00

Allright fellow friends, lets check out whats goin on in the hood this week!
Thursday Oct 6 Community Groups check in with your leaders for further info
Friday Oct 7 Awakening 7:00pm

Youth Cafe is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00am-2:00pm

If anyone would like to joing a Community Group, please contact Doug and Janelle at
dougandjanelle@gmail.com, they would love to get you connected.

News and Updates

2011-09-27T17:24:00.000-05:00

This week..............

September 29- Service project at UGM, meet at the church 5:15pm. Bring 3$ for gas and
snacks on the way back. *If anyone needs a place after school and food
you must let Janelle know by the end of today(Sept 27)

October 1-Prayer meetings on Saturday at Doug and Jannelle's 8:00pm- great time to worship the Lord through prayer. Come and check it out.
Also, every Tuesday starting next week there will be a morning of prayer at Doug and Janelle's- 7:30am, that's right a.m but......do not dismay for what better way to start off your day then to pray! (Just because of that beautiful, meticulously rhymed sentence that is to be sung to the tune of an ancient middle eastern ballad, you should all go) But seriously, as Lamentations 2:22-24 says,"Because of the Lords great love we are not consumed, for his compassion's never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, the lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him."(NIV)

Heads up for next week...
Oct 7- Awakening at Church 7:00pm
Oct 6- Community Group, talk to your leaders for more info

If anyone is not in a Community Group we would love to get you connected. Please contact Doug and Janelle at dougandjanelle@gmail.com

This Weeks News!!

2011-09-19T13:24:00.000-05:00

This week.....

Thursday 22-Community Group-Talk to your leaders as to when and where
Saturday 24- SYNC meeting at Doug and Janelle's 7:oopm

Heads up...
Monday 26- Haiti missions trip meeting at Church 7:00pm
Friday 30- Steve Bell and Band 7:30 at Southland Community Church
Admission: Freewill Offering

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Awakening has been changed from this saturday 24 to Oct 7 at 7:00

*Reminder Youth Cafe will be open starting this week Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm

Update for September

2011-09-14T09:16:00.000-05:00

This week Sept 15
-Bible Study at Church 7:00pm Bring your Bibles
*Saturday Sept 17 is church work day 10:00am-3:00pm. This is a chance to show your fellow peers and church goers your hidden passion for repair, elimination of unwanted dust particles, and the mind blowing transformation of taking and old thing...and making it new(tear) Because lets face it, there is a custodian within all of us! (Food will be provided)

Heads up for the weeks to come....
Sept 22
- Community Group: Talk to your leaders to find out where and when
Sept 29
-Service Project: Looks like we're all headed off to UGM. We are leaving from the church at 5:15pm (don't be late, no ones want to be left behind) It would be a great idea to eat supper before you come also, bring 3$ for gas money and snacks on the way home. If you need a place after school and are hunger stricken just let Janelle know by Tuesday the 27 she would be happy to administer to you in her haven of comfort. That's it that's all!

NOTE: If you are not already in a community group and would like to be, please contact Doug and Janelle and get connected! dougandjanelle@gmail.com

Penner Pumpkins Map

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HSC Fall Kick-Off!!

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Are you in High School? Are you freshly graduated and looking for a place to land? Well in case you forgot its September and HSC is kicking back into full gear starting Sept 8 (Thursday)! Here are a few important facts to take note of going forward:

Sept. 8 - Kick-off at Penner Pumpkins 7:00! Bring $10.50 - this place is a lot of fun, be sure to invite friends!! (Meeting + Pickup @ PP)

Community Groups - You may or may not have known that our high school and college ministries are split into community groups - this is an awesome place to grow with your friends - if you’re not in one now, we’ll be sure to connect you!

1 Peter Study - We live in day of uncertainty - stock markets on the fritz, earthquakes, hurricanes, wars, rumors of war - and the scriptures aren’t new to a world that looks like this. Have you ever thought about suffering? Have you ever thought about what it means to be a Christian in a crazy world? Well, 1 Peter is a book of the Bible that will bring us deep into these questions. Come ready to go deep.

Hands On Service Projects - Every 4 weeks we will be getting out into the community and working with our hands in loving the people of Steinbach and the surrounding area in practical ways. This could mean Helping Hands, baking for people who can’t get out, Siloam Mission, raking lawns, painting houses, Winnipeg harvest, Union Gospel Mission, Prayer walks, Construction projects and whatever else the Lord brings us!

If your on the edge of coming - just come! Especially consider coming for this next weeks kick-off, its a great time to get to know people doing something fun. Hope to see you all soon!!

How to Get to The Wind-up - House number 33034

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Remember to bring a lawn chair and lots of energy and maybe the willingness to look a little silly! Meet at 7:00 - pick-up at around 10:00ish.

an update....

2011-05-16T22:12:00.001-05:00

So here's what's going down...

This week: May 19th

We are going to seek to bless Steinbach's pastor's

bring $5 and meet at the church at 7pm

Fire and snack at the church after

Next week: May 26

Community Groups

talk to your cg leader for details

Youth Wind-up: June 2

Big Shindig

You want to be there!!

NOTE: May 30th, 7pm

Haiti Information Night, if you are at all interested in joining our team, show up!!

going with Northwest Haiti Christian Mission July 1-12, 2012

Agape Feast!

2011-04-20T23:17:00.000-05:00

Hey all, tomorrow is thursday and just in case you didn't check the bulletin you need to bring food! We're meeting at 7:00 at the church as usual - hopefully we'll see you tomorrow!

Also - next tuesday a group called 'Refined/Undignified' is performing at the efree church, they do hip hop dance and performance stuff - very cool! Give me a shout if you're interested!

what's coming down the pipe...

2011-02-22T14:05:00.000-06:00

February 17th - Movie Review: Meet at the church at 7pm, guys bring popcorn and girls bring something to drink (2L)

**Parent meeting at 6:15 (middle and high school parents)**

February 24th - Community Groups - talk to your leaders for the details

March 3rd - Core teaching - looking at Ephesians 6. Meet at the church at 7pm, bring your Bibles! Registration and $50 for North 265 due today!!

March 10th - Community Groups - talk to your leaders for the details

Complete funds for North 265 due March 17th

the next month

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Thursday, January 27: service project - going to UGM and Siloam Mission.

Leaving from the church at 5:15. If you need a place after school and food - just let Janelle know by wednesday. Please bring $3 to help with gas and money for snacks if you want on the way home.

Thursday, February 3: Community Groups - talk to your leaders for details

Thursday, February 10: Core Teaching - studying Ephesians 5. At the church at 7:00pm. Bring your Bible!

Thursday, February 17: Community Groups - talk to your leaders for details

Save the date: Spring break missions trip to Fisher Bay. Leaving Saturday March 26 and coming home sometime later in the week, maybe thursday or friday.

2011-01-18T14:01:00.001-06:00

this week:

Community groups this week - talk to you CG leader for when and where,

if you're not in a community group and would like to be - talk to us! (dougandjanelle@gmail.com)

service opportunity

2010-11-23T11:39:00.000-06:00

I was wondering if there is a community group (middle or high school) that would be interested in painting the wood furniture in the youth room? Let me know and I can get you the paint and set you up...

send me an e-mail or text if you're interested

~Janelle

november continued...

2010-11-16T14:51:00.000-06:00

So this week: Nov 18th - Core Teaching 7:00 at the church, in Ephesians 3. Bring your Bible!

Nov 25th - Community Group.

Talk to your leaders to find out where and when.

If you're not in one and would like to be - please contact us: dougandjanelle@gmail.com

Dec 2 - Agape Feast 7:00 at the church.

Bring some food to share! Also bring money (whatever you want) for some sort of charity project.

november...

2010-10-22T00:14:00.000-05:00

the november calendars are at the church, but here's the deal:

nov 4 - service project at UGM and Siloam Mission.

leaving the church at 5:15 (eat supper before you come)

bring $3 for gas plus some for a snack on the way home

*if you need a place to go & supper after school let me (Janelle) know, and you can come over. Please send an e-mail by tuesday the 2nd dougandjanelle@gmail.com*

NOTE: if you're in Janelle & Roxanne's community group bring the forms for Siloam. If you don't have one, talk to Roxanne!

nov 11th - Community Group

talk to your leaders for details

NOTE: if you're not in a community group yet, and would like to be, please contact us to get connected! dougandjanelle@gmail.com

what's happening...

2010-10-20T13:35:00.000-05:00

Thursday Oct 21 - Core

read Ephesians 2 before hand

Bring your Bibles!!!
7 @ the church

Next week:

Community Groups

Talk to your leaders for the details

NOTE: if you're not in a community group yet, and would like to be, please contact us to get connected! dougandjanelle@gmail.com

Next week...

2010-09-30T22:45:00.000-05:00

hey all,

Just letting you know next week is a

RAKE & RUN

not Bingo with Envision (they had to cancel - we'll do that later still!)

So meet at the church at 7:00 - BRING A RAKE (perhaps put your name on it)

we'll end at the church for hot chocolate & snack.

CG Tonight

2010-09-30T09:27:00.001-05:00

Hey all, here are the locations for Community Groups tonight:

Janelle/Roxanne - Janelle's House (186 Kroeker ave)

Timo - Matt Wiebes House

Jonathon - ?? (probably the Bercier house - but call Jonathon - 377-4442)

Youth Get-together!

2010-07-13T14:04:00.001-05:00

Hey All! (as in Senior high, junior high, grads, whoever)

We're planning on having a games and a fireside

July 23rd, 7:30pm @ the Berciers (call us or them if you need directions)

And maybe save these dates:

- Next Youth get together: Aug 18 (wednesday)

- Senior high youth retreat: Sept. 24-26

- We're hoping to do the car wash either saturday Aug. 21 or saturday Aug. 28

Talk to you soon!

no go... again

2010-07-03T08:44:00.000-05:00

so it's due to rain all day....

so NO CAR WASH

try again another time (probably the end of August)

Car Wash - Try #2

2010-06-24T13:27:00.002-05:00

When: July 3 (Sat) @ 9:00 - 4:00 
Where: The church parking lot 
Who: You! Please come work to support this next year's youth ministry!
What: Washing cars, flipping burgers, dancing on street corners with signs, shmoozing etc. 
Why: To raise money for youth expenses as well as next years missions trip!

Car Wash Cancelled

2010-06-11T13:06:00.001-05:00

Hello all - just letting you know that because of the rain forecast for all day tomorrow we're canceling. We'll be pushing it forward to a possible date of July 3 (Saturday). Sorry for the confusion!

Car Wash!!

2010-06-09T15:52:00.000-05:00

Car Wash

When: June 12 (Sat) @ 9:00 - 4:00

Where: The church parking lot

Who: You! Please come work to support this next year's youth ministry!

What: Washing cars, flipping burgers, dancing on street corners with signs, shmoozing etc.

Why: To raise money for youth expenses as well as next years missions trip!

Grad Shindig!

2010-06-03T09:06:00.000-05:00

When: We're meeting at Doug and Janelle's house this Sunday at 5:00

What: First going to Cherry Hill for supper and then to Adam K's house for dessert/games/fellowship

Who: If you are in Grade 12 and have been a part of the Cornerstone Youth community this last year

NOTE - We will not be paying for your supper, you can count on about $20 for the meal you can easily spend more or less if you want. If the money is a problem there is help available. The rest of the evening is paid for by the youth account.

Car Wash

2010-06-01T22:50:00.000-05:00

When: June 12 (Sat) @ 9:00 - 4:00

Where: The church parking lot

Who: You!

What: Washing cars, flipping burgers, dancing on street corners with signs, shmoozing etc.

Why: To raise money for youth expenses as well as next years missions trip!

Thursday 7:00 @ the Church: Video Scavenger Hunt!

2010-05-17T22:44:00.000-05:00

Hey, remember to bring a camera with video capability with USB cable for this thursday's meeting. We'll be doing a scavenger hunt around the area - a good night to invite friends. Also, don't forget to reflect on what God has done in you through the book of 1 John. We'll be having a fireside after the video scavenger hunt at the church where we will relax and reflect on what God has done in us. Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.

Doug

Our wind-up will be next week @ 7:00 on TUESDAY at Michael Thiessens house - come dressed for outside games that may get you a little dirty. So not thursday - TUESDAY (this is so we don't conflict with the band concert)

PS - Bring a firework if you can! (or as many as you can!)

NEWS ETC.

2010-04-21T11:24:00.000-05:00

Things to remember for this week:

- Get your forms and Money in for Spring Retreat!!!
- This week is Prayer walk and clean-up in youth so come ready to be flexible and servant hearted.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

2010-04-06T21:30:00.000-05:00

This week youth: Agape Feast. Bring a small dish of food that reflects your heritage/family. 7:00 at the church.

coming soon: YOUTH RETREAT!!!! May 7-9 at Roseau River Bible Camp. Registration forms and details will be out soon.

Men's Night...

2010-03-24T13:52:00.000-05:00

Hey guys, just reminding you of the details for tomorrow night:

- DRESS WARM! (layering is a good idea)

- Meet at the church at 6:30

- Bring your own meat. (to be cooked over the fire)

See ya tomorrow!

2010-03-10T16:30:00.001-06:00

March 11, Envision games night. Meet at the Martha P Remple Center on Main street. 6:00pm. Hanging out somewhere after... probably Doug and Janelle's for some more games and snacks.

March 18 - Bible Study. 7:00 at the church. Read 1 John!! Bring your Bibles!

Note: Missions team meeting at 5:45.

COMING SOON!! (well, in a little while) May 7-9 we're having a YOUTH RETREAT!! book off work if you need to, we're going to be hanging out at Roseau River BIble Camp for the weekend!

March is here...

2010-03-02T21:37:00.000-06:00

This week Youth - Bible Study, be ready to dig into 1 John some more. Bring your Bibles.

For the Missions team: Reminder pizza pick up will be THIS THURSDAY - 5:00pm from the church. You will then be responsible to deliver or store (frozen) your sold pizzas. 6:00 team meeting and supper.

Next week: March 11, Envision games night. Meet at the Martha P Remple Center on Main street. 6:00pm.

the happenings...

2010-02-17T08:50:00.000-06:00

Thursday the 18th - Bible Study. 7:00 in the youth room. Read 1 John again...

Note: Bring a digital camera and be dressed to be outside a bit.

this thursday at 6:00 - Missions team meeting before Bible Study for all those coming to wpg over spring break.

Sunday Feb 21 - Church Skating in Kleefled. 3:00 the skating starts, 5ish is supper. (bring a bag of chips)

Thursday the 25th - SRSS musical. Anyone who wants a ticket let Doug or Janelle know. Meeting at the SR. Tickets are $10. (bring cash)

Feb 26-27 - Manitario Lock-In. Starts Friday 4:30 at the church, ends Saturday around noonish. Cost $10, bring sleeping bag/foamy, Bible, & snacks to share. Hanging out with a youth group from Kenora, ON

Note: We're looking for some parents who would like to make us brunch in the morning - ask your parents if they'd like to help and talk to Janelle about it.

This week youth!

2010-02-03T18:54:00.000-06:00

Hey All!

Just in case you forget - this week we've got Bible Study, Feb 4, 7:00 in the youth room. Read 1 John again, and again....

Envision, and other Future Plans...

2010-01-26T09:29:00.000-06:00

Reminding us all again - Envision night this week! Meet at the Martha P. Rempel Centre @ 6:00. (Main street beside MCC.) This is going to be a night to really bless some of the people of our community who live with disabilities - but be prepared to be blessed as you go to serve! These people are wonderful.

One more thing - we have set up a lock in like event with a Youth group from Kenora for Feb.26-27 (friday to saturday) We're going to stay in the church over night (sleep?) and spend some time getting to know some other Christians through Games, worship, Bible study etc. I think its going to be a blast.

Praying for you guys today.

Doug

upcoming youth....

2010-01-14T16:41:00.000-06:00

Jan 21: Bible Study - Read 1 John! Youth room @ 7:00.

Jan 28: Envision Games Night. Starting at 6:00 at the Martha P Rempel Center (429 Main Street) After 8pm we will go back to the church for snack and to hang out.

Note: If you haven't been up on the news this week - there was a major earthquake in Haiti and they are in such need - Northwest Haiti Christian mission (the one we went with this last summer) is jumping in to help, if it's in your heart at all - please help out. check out their website for details how we can be a part of helping in a time of major need! (www.nwhcm.org)

NEWS NEWS NEWS!

2009-12-28T09:30:00.000-06:00

Good day! I hope I'm finding you relaxed and enjoying your holidays. So there are two dates that need to be mentioned today:

1. Ravi Night on wednesday - starting @ 8:00 at the Reimer residence. We usually finish around 10:00

2. KICK-OFF/COOK-OFF!! Jan.7 (Thursday) @ 7:00. Meet at the Superstore Community Kitchen room up the stairs. Make sure to bring your $5 to contribute to your cooking groups food fund. This is a great place to invite friends into the our little youth community.

Note: Janelle and I will be gone to Kansas City for a prayer retreat/family thingy from this Friday until Jan.7. We can be reached by email if you would like to chat. Oh, and I'll be around this week if anyone feels like chatting!

Ravi Night #2

2009-12-12T17:17:00.000-06:00

Our next discussion surrounding the Ravi videos will be this thursday, 8:00 pm, Doug and Janelle's house. Our last discussion was a really awesome time of thought and fellowship. Hope some who couldn't make it last week will be able to make it this week!

Ravi Night...

2009-12-06T18:11:00.000-06:00

So it looks like Wednesday night at 8:00 will be our Ravi Zacharias study night. We'll be looking into questions of pluralism, relativism, postmodernism etc. (and some other 'isms'). It'll be at the D + J Reimer house, and don't forget that this will be a pretty focused evening - not so much in the games/entertainment category. Come ready to think!

PS - this isn't an 'official' youth evening - so don't feel obligated to come - just if you're interested!

Tonight...

2009-12-03T12:27:00.000-06:00

Hey, so most should already know that tonight is our Christmas wind-up party thing at Andrew Enns' house (74 Homestead Cres.). Here's how you get there:

- turn west on McKenzie from Brandt (towards Mitchell at the Mini Storage/Barkman concrete corner)
- Go through the Stop sign at the mile road
- turn left on Homestead crescent (two entrances, the first one is most direct)
- turn at #74 - the 3rd driveway on the right

Looking forward to seeing you all in your hideous sweaters!

Doug

Last Bible Study...

2009-11-25T11:55:00.000-06:00

Good afternoon! This will be our last Bible Study of the semester this thursday. I hope to bring some sort of closure to our discussion regarding truth. You can look forward to some more Ravi Zacharias tonight - Colton will be doing brain massages before and after youth. Looking forward to seeing you all!

This week: Progressive Supper!!!

2009-11-03T16:26:00.000-06:00

Hey - Just a reminder that this week is Progressive Supper. Leaving the church at 7:00. Eating the night away at different people's places!

Pizza Pizza!

2009-11-01T15:10:00.000-06:00

Greetings!!

Here's something from Cassandra for you all to take note of:

"Hey guys! So as some of you know, I am heading to Guyana (near Brazil) from December 30-January 20. I am going with a team from Steinbach Bible College and are also going with CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship). We will be doing 5-day Clubs and working alongside the local church to encourage them in their ministry. As you guys know, a trip like this is not cheap. So to help raise funds, our group has decided to do the Spence Brother's Pizza (same as you guys did for Haiti). So if you guys love pizza, or your families love pizza and would like to support me in my adventure you can order pizza's from me. I will bring the form with me to youth on Thursday and if you could let me know if you want to order any and either bring the money this week or next week at the lastest that would be incredible!! I am pumped to share my journey to Guyana with all of you!!

~ Thanks! Cassandra

Missions Trip

2009-11-01T01:13:00.000-05:00

Here's the information for this years local missions trip:

Where: Winnipeg, MB

When: April 27 (Sat) - March 3 (Sat)

Who: Anyone who can commit to the week

How much: $315 + Gas/person

Fundraising? yes. But nothing compared to last year!

If you are looking for more info you can check out YWAM's website @ www.ywamwinnipeg.com

Wrapping up Ruth

2009-10-28T08:42:00.000-05:00

As the above title states - tomorrow is the last of our four part study of Ruth! We'll be trying to draw our final conclusions and spend time letting the message of the book sink in. I'm hoping this will be where the rubber hits the road for some of us. See you tomorrow!

PS - Those who haven't received and paid for their Haiti photo books remember your money!

Next Week:

2009-10-09T10:07:00.000-05:00

Winnipeg Harvest was amazing last night! Our group did some very quick and quality work! We sorted groceries and bagged sugar, and did every job they had for us and then some. From there it was to BK and home.

This next week is going to be Ruth 3 on thursday with Josh doing games. Big note - next weekend its missions conference in our church. Which means theres a bunch of missions organizations from around the world who will be out doing little mini seminars. It'll be really good if you are at all interested in going overseas, or just want to hear whats going on on the mission field. Doug, Janelle and Roxanne are leading worship for the main sessions (if you want to come and support!)

Winnipeg Harvest

2009-10-06T11:55:00.000-05:00

Hope you're all looking forward to getting down and dirty this week! We're off to Winnipeg Harvest (which is a food bank warehouse). We're going to serve Jesus through serving the people of manitoba in need of food. We sort food, vegetables, bag flour, etc. The work seems to vary from time to time. So be ready to leave on thursday from the church at 5:45. We'll arrive back at the church at around 10:00ish. Should be an awesome time.

Bring $3 for gas money - and some money for food if you want on the way home.

Ruth 2

2009-10-01T10:35:00.000-05:00

Hello friends,

Just letting you know that the walk through continues tonight. We'll be going through Ruth 2. Here are some thoughts that could be helpful as you head in:

1. What does deep character look like in both Ruth and Boaz?
2. How do you see God's providence working itself into the story so far?
3. Does the theme of the Kinsman Redeemer make sense - do you see this theme in the NT?

Looking forward to seeing you all tonight!

Doug

retreat reminders...

2009-09-23T21:22:00.000-05:00

Hey All!!

Just going to let you know that you should bring a flashlight, journal and a lawn chair! I forgot to put those on the list.

Excited for the weekend!

This is what your home for the weekend will look like:

Youth Retreat Details...

2009-09-17T16:03:00.000-05:00

Hello All!

Just incase those of you who are coming to retreat lost your little paper here it is:

Leaving from the church at 4 after school on Friday (25th) We'll be back around 4 on Sunday

Here is what you need to bring:

bedding

dishes - cup/mug, plate, bowl, culterly - for the whole time

bible

hiking shoes

backpack (you will need to transport your lunch on a hike saturday)

swimming gear (if you’re brave)

extra money for icecream

food if you were asked to bring something

Feel free to send us an e-mail or call if you have any more questions!

Trent's band...

2009-09-13T20:48:00.000-05:00

Hey, just letting you guys know that Trent, a guy some of you might know from our church is playing a rock show at the opening for the Blumenort skatepark next week saturday afternoon. He wanted you all to be invited. It would be cool if some of us could support him that way. Later

Doug

Good Times...

2009-09-10T23:54:00.001-05:00

Well, its 11:54 and its thundering and flashing outside. Loving the light show. Tonight was a lot of fun - I really enjoyed the whole line dancing thing. Thanks again to Kara and her sister for putting that together!

Next week will be Bible Study - we'll be introducing the book of Ruth and laying down the basics. 7:00 - bring your Bible. Things you can already start thinking through are:

1. What is the gospel - does it change anything?

2. Does God work through all circumstances - is life random, or is He working in the details?

3. Where can you see God's hand at work right now?

Of coarse reading through the book of Ruth would be a good idea to - its an interesting story with lots of layers to peal through.

Anyway - love you guys lots. See you soon

Doug

PS - Cafe opens next Tuesday.

September...

2009-09-03T13:29:00.001-05:00

Hey people, just reminding you that kick-off is next week and you should come with whoever you want to invite. The location is at 'the loft' in Kleefeld. If you turn west on College ave (the first street in Kleefeld) its about 1/2 mile on the right and there will be a sign with the words 'The Loft' at the end of the driveway. Call me if you have questions. Remember your duct tape and bug spray.

The cardboard battle is going to rock this year - its a combination of the past battles with a capture the flag type twist. More strategy, lots of fun.

Remember to get your retreat registration forms, they're on the back table at the church. Retreat is from the Sept 25 - 27. THE FORMS NEED TO BE ON THE 11th!!!

Calendars are also on the back table for the months of Sept. and Oct.

Later

Kick off!

2009-08-26T17:37:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder to you all that our kick-off is on Sept 10 (thurs). Bring a role or two of duct tape, come ready to reconnect through beating one another in love! The event will be on a farm just west of Kleefeld. I'll post directions for you all in the future.

Connection...

2009-08-26T17:22:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends!

So we're going to make an attempt at greater connectivity and communication this year - and this is our first attempt! This is will be a place where we post current news, maybe some thoughts, Bible Study outlines, have conversations etc. We'll work with who has access to make posts and make changes to the blog. Hopefully our paths will all cross soon.

Doug