Sunday, July 20, 2008
Yves And Stephanie Tie The Knot!
This was the big day on July 5, 2008. We have some pictures here with friends and family. Enjoy!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Conference and Grad
We had an amazing time at the Generations Conference with C. Peter Wagner who is only one of the greatest apostolic voices of our time. He has written 70 books and is the founder of Wagner Leadership Institute. Totally awesome!!
We got to hear speakers Tonny Barnett who Pastors a church of 25 000 people in Pheonix and his son Matthew who pastors the Dream Center in LA that reaches 35 000 people every week. Many of them are famous people that you would recognize as well as ministering to the poor in his city. He reaches gang members, pimps and prostitutes and pulls children off the streets to raise them in their facility. What a powerful testimony. You should check out his book "The Church That Never Sleeps."
If that was not cool enough we also saw Brian Houston. Maybe you have heard the song "Shout To The Lord." It was featured last week on American Idol by the way. He was there as well. He only has 25 000 people in his church and has changed the Australian culture. No big thing.
But the best was Peter Daniels. A Christian billionaire who makes Donald Trump look like a sissy. Corporations voluntarily pay Millions for 15 minutes of his advice. He taught us on success principals in four one hour sessions. You might want to listen to those on CD like yesterday. We have also ordered a exclusive package of all of his lifetime teachings for the use of our people in the coming months. It is like a 100 years of information on how to own a business, negotiate with the bank, make a business plan, and numerous other things that we only dream about in somebody else's brain. He was totaly WOW! I can't wait to see how these things will change the way we do church and the way we build up others to success. Blessed to be a blessing!
And lt us not forget our graduating members whom we are so proud of. Cherie Lynn Halvorson received her Master's Degree for practical ministry with WLI, and Edwin Wiggers received his Assoiciates Degree for practical ministry. Congratulations to both of you!
PK
Monday, April 7, 2008
Congratulations Glen and Laura
Glen and Laura had an amazing wedding. We were so happy to be there to celebrate with them.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Foothills Team Meeting
These gals are watching intently trying to figure out what Naomi (age 8) is acting out in a game of charades. The tension was high between the men and the women and Edwin tried to challenge Faye to a tie breaker by arm wrestling. But she declined. She had heard that Cristela beat him the night before and she did not want to injure him further!
We shared some really good laughs as Zech tried to act out "laughter is the best medicine." There was also some really good food and fellowship.
We felt that this month we would not try to be so SUPER SPIRITUAL and just have some fun. After all "Joy" is a fruit of the Spirit of God. Amen?
Next month the Calgary and area groups will be meeting for a joint Team Meeting once again. It will be held at Glen and Laura's on April 26. Potluck starts at 5:30. 1940 27 Street. Our focus this month will be on missions. Don't miss it!
Also there is lots of new stuff on our new website. Things are being added daily to the women's, men's, and children's groups. So go check it out! The site name is now officially
Calgary Team Meeting March 29
We had so much fun at our Calgary Team Meeting. We laughed so hard playing charades and acting out Scriptures. Bill got "a live dog is better than a dead lion." He did a great job, and it was hilarious watching everyone take a try.
We had a lot of good visiting and getting to know one another in this smaller setting as well. We had decided to split up the regions for this one meeting so the Foothills groups met separately.
Thank you Anne for hosting us. You did a lovely job as well and many of our people commented on the warmth and friendship that they felt in your home. Multiple blessings upon you, and upon everyone who attended. In Jesus Name.
PK
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Edwin's House Church Completed
Last wednesday Edwin's House Church had their final lesson. So for one final time he thought he would show them some servanthood leadership and wash their feet. It was a lot of fun and a really good practical lesson as well.
Now we look forward to seeing each of these graduated members move on to running a ministry of their own. Cristela has already started one on Friday nights in the SW of Calgary, Larry is looking for a new location and Glen and Laura will begin a "More Good Fruit" Bible Study starting on April 23. Remember to congratulate them because they are getting married on April 5. We expect to see great things from Evy and Suzanne as well in the coming months.
Great job everyone. Be blessed!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
How Do I Get People To Come To My House Church?
Our House Churches are designed to help people become overcomers. So if we keep our eyes open for people who have something to overcome, it makes speaking to them about House Church real easy.
There are so many reasons that people would need to have Jesus as a part of thier life. They may have a relationship problem, or have a need to experience forgiveness, or a need for more peace. They may have anger issues or depression issues. Jesus can set them free from all of those bondages. The very first lesson in the new House Church is "Assurance Of Salvation." Even people who have been to church will sometimes not really be assured of their salvation. This first meeting is a great way to get people saved, as well as a way to encourage a believer to be all that God has called them to be.
We have had tremendous impact on people with financial problems. Our five minute financial teaching part of the meeting has helped people realize how to get out of debt, how to think in a more possitive way, and how to even gain the courage to put their resume out into the market place. We have had a few success stories where people have actually doubled their income during the year and a half that their House Church runs. So when you hear someone complaining that they can't make ends meet. Tell them about House Church.
If you believe in this it will be so much easier. So read the newsletters. Come to the meetings. Let God have His way in you, and it will be easy to talk about with others.
Tim and Faye Plett host a House Church in Turner Valley. They are so excited about what God is doing in their life that they got 50 invitations and went door to door. They made up packages of information and they even carry them with them when they go for a walk downtown. Just about every week somebody new is coming out to their group.
Another thing that Faye is using are the CDs that we have prepared for the first 14 weeks of lessons. When the group was on lesson four she started handing out lessons 1-3 to people who looked interested. Once they had listened to them it was easy to convince them to come to the next meeting!
We can use posters, handouts and CDs. We can go for coffee with a person that we just met. We can pick them up in our car and make sure that they make it to the meeting. This is easy, and it is fun! Just pray and ask God how you can get started today!
There are so many reasons that people would need to have Jesus as a part of thier life. They may have a relationship problem, or have a need to experience forgiveness, or a need for more peace. They may have anger issues or depression issues. Jesus can set them free from all of those bondages. The very first lesson in the new House Church is "Assurance Of Salvation." Even people who have been to church will sometimes not really be assured of their salvation. This first meeting is a great way to get people saved, as well as a way to encourage a believer to be all that God has called them to be.
We have had tremendous impact on people with financial problems. Our five minute financial teaching part of the meeting has helped people realize how to get out of debt, how to think in a more possitive way, and how to even gain the courage to put their resume out into the market place. We have had a few success stories where people have actually doubled their income during the year and a half that their House Church runs. So when you hear someone complaining that they can't make ends meet. Tell them about House Church.
If you believe in this it will be so much easier. So read the newsletters. Come to the meetings. Let God have His way in you, and it will be easy to talk about with others.
Tim and Faye Plett host a House Church in Turner Valley. They are so excited about what God is doing in their life that they got 50 invitations and went door to door. They made up packages of information and they even carry them with them when they go for a walk downtown. Just about every week somebody new is coming out to their group.
Another thing that Faye is using are the CDs that we have prepared for the first 14 weeks of lessons. When the group was on lesson four she started handing out lessons 1-3 to people who looked interested. Once they had listened to them it was easy to convince them to come to the next meeting!
We can use posters, handouts and CDs. We can go for coffee with a person that we just met. We can pick them up in our car and make sure that they make it to the meeting. This is easy, and it is fun! Just pray and ask God how you can get started today!
Monday, February 25, 2008
February Team Meeting Success
We had a wonderful time as we gathered together with all of our Alberta groups on February 23rd. Glen Dickson allowed us to meet in his home and had his basement set up real nice to host us. Richard and Laureen "Porchlite" came down from Champion to provide free music lessons in the afternoon and then they led a very anointed service for us in the evening.
We were also blessed by some 'Popcorn Preaching.' Each of the leaders took a turn sharing and they were all notable messages. We were not surprised to hear some of them, as we have known them to be powerful speakers already. But there were a couple that were never heard by our groups before and the feedback was really great.
I think I have probably heard the most comments about Jeannene Green. She gave a really moving message about how reading Bill Hybels book "Just Walk Across The Room" had impacted her. I heard several people discussing how they were going to go buy a copy of it right away, and others commented on things that they learned by listening to Jeannene. Good work, girl! We are honored to have you on the team!
Larry DeWolfe spoke about the importance of attending the Team Meetings. I was so impressed I think I will be at the next one. How about you?
Jake Nuefeld spoke on faithfulness. An apt topic for a man of faithfulness. But we already knew that about him, and we also knew it would be a good message. He was faithful to not let us down.
Edwin Wiggers wowed us with a message on letting God complete the work that He has began in us. He has a powerful testimony of overcoming huge obstacles and how God has saved Him from a past of drugs and even prison. What a blessing to see that this Christianity thing really works!
Cristela Sinclaire spoke passionately about her passion. We have always admired Cristela's strength to invite people. She is a real bringer, and that comes out of her passion. When she knows that she has a good thing, she cannot be stopped. And she knows that Christ is the best thing ever, and she is always telling others about Him.
Well I can't wait to hear what comes from these leaders in the next few years. I believe that we will hear great messages on CD as well as in person. Don't you?
And some of the ones who missed out on this opportunity. Don't you worry. We have another Team Meeting next month. There is still a chance for you too!
PK
We were also blessed by some 'Popcorn Preaching.' Each of the leaders took a turn sharing and they were all notable messages. We were not surprised to hear some of them, as we have known them to be powerful speakers already. But there were a couple that were never heard by our groups before and the feedback was really great.
I think I have probably heard the most comments about Jeannene Green. She gave a really moving message about how reading Bill Hybels book "Just Walk Across The Room" had impacted her. I heard several people discussing how they were going to go buy a copy of it right away, and others commented on things that they learned by listening to Jeannene. Good work, girl! We are honored to have you on the team!
Larry DeWolfe spoke about the importance of attending the Team Meetings. I was so impressed I think I will be at the next one. How about you?
Jake Nuefeld spoke on faithfulness. An apt topic for a man of faithfulness. But we already knew that about him, and we also knew it would be a good message. He was faithful to not let us down.
Edwin Wiggers wowed us with a message on letting God complete the work that He has began in us. He has a powerful testimony of overcoming huge obstacles and how God has saved Him from a past of drugs and even prison. What a blessing to see that this Christianity thing really works!
Cristela Sinclaire spoke passionately about her passion. We have always admired Cristela's strength to invite people. She is a real bringer, and that comes out of her passion. When she knows that she has a good thing, she cannot be stopped. And she knows that Christ is the best thing ever, and she is always telling others about Him.
Well I can't wait to hear what comes from these leaders in the next few years. I believe that we will hear great messages on CD as well as in person. Don't you?
And some of the ones who missed out on this opportunity. Don't you worry. We have another Team Meeting next month. There is still a chance for you too!
PK
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Wedding Announcement
Glen Dickson and Laura Chevrier have finally made an announcement!
They are getting married Saturday April 5, 2008.
Congratulations!
What a blessing of the Lord! We are glad to call you friends and we look forward to the future with great anticipation. May the Lord bless you abundantly!
They are getting married Saturday April 5, 2008.
Congratulations!
What a blessing of the Lord! We are glad to call you friends and we look forward to the future with great anticipation. May the Lord bless you abundantly!
January Team Meeting Success!
What a wonderful time in the Lord we had with Pastor Glen Stead! He shared such an encouraging word for our leaders on Friday evening from Isaiah 52. Arise! Shake the dust off! And sit down in your authority!
Then on Saturday night he shared, “God can’t do anything in your life that is bigger than who you are. The miracle through you, will never be bigger than the miracle in you.” Supporting Scriptures Deuteronomy 1:2, Numbers 13:25, and Matthew 25:25.
God is planning to do a work in us at New Life Valley Ministries. He is preparing us for the battles to take Canada for Jesus. It is an exciting time!
We also had a lot to celebrate. Porchlite joined us to provide the worship music. Certificates were given to our team members who completed the third set of Essentials “Relationships 101.” Awards were also handed out to our four Leadership Training graduates. Two special awards were handed out as well. Jake Neufeld got an award for service beyond the call of duty, and Glen Dickson got one for being the most faithful House Church Host of 2007.
Thanks to everyone for coming out and making this an amazing event. Our next Team Meeting will be held at Glen’s house on February 23, 2008.
Then on Saturday night he shared, “God can’t do anything in your life that is bigger than who you are. The miracle through you, will never be bigger than the miracle in you.” Supporting Scriptures Deuteronomy 1:2, Numbers 13:25, and Matthew 25:25.
God is planning to do a work in us at New Life Valley Ministries. He is preparing us for the battles to take Canada for Jesus. It is an exciting time!
We also had a lot to celebrate. Porchlite joined us to provide the worship music. Certificates were given to our team members who completed the third set of Essentials “Relationships 101.” Awards were also handed out to our four Leadership Training graduates. Two special awards were handed out as well. Jake Neufeld got an award for service beyond the call of duty, and Glen Dickson got one for being the most faithful House Church Host of 2007.
Thanks to everyone for coming out and making this an amazing event. Our next Team Meeting will be held at Glen’s house on February 23, 2008.
Monday, January 14, 2008
New House Church Starting Sun. Jan. 20
Hello Everyone,
Don't forget that Sunday evenings at 7:00 we have a new House Church starting North West Calgary in the Arbour Lake area. The address is 121 Arbour Crest Heights. The House Church Leader is Jeannene, and the hosts are Peter and Anne.
Please let your friends from the area know all about it. Pick them up and give them a ride for the first time or two. We love to see new people and we are happy to answer questions. Everyone is welcome! Good food, good friends, good times!
Don't forget that Sunday evenings at 7:00 we have a new House Church starting North West Calgary in the Arbour Lake area. The address is 121 Arbour Crest Heights. The House Church Leader is Jeannene, and the hosts are Peter and Anne.
Please let your friends from the area know all about it. Pick them up and give them a ride for the first time or two. We love to see new people and we are happy to answer questions. Everyone is welcome! Good food, good friends, good times!
Events This Month January 08
Hello Everyone,
Here are some important upcoming dates.
Those in Edwin's HC have sponsored Chris in Teen Challenge. He is graduating this Friday night 7:00 at the Priddis hall.
Glen Stead Director of CFCM coming Jan. 25-27
Leaders Meeting will be at Jeannene's house on Friday the 25th night. Potluck at 6:00 meeting to follow. HC Leaders and HC hosts only please due to space availability.
Mens Breakfast hosted by Willie Duecks church is open to our men as well.
Saturday 26th. The men's breakfast is at the Coast Plaza Hotel located on the corner of 16th ave. and 36th st. NE and begiins at 9:23am and the cost works out to $12.50 which includes buffet breakfast, coffee, tea, juice and the GST and gratuity. Note - a free will love offering will be received for our speaker.
Our Team Meeting is open to everyone Saturday 26. 8339 Bowness Rd. NW at the Bowness Full Gospel Church. Potluck at 5:30 and meeting to follow at 7:00. Certificates will be handed out to those who have completed the Leaders Training as well as to those who have finished the third set of essentials. Pastor Glen Stead will be sharing with us as well.
Sunday morning we are all invited to partake in Pastor Willie Duecks service at "New Beginnings Church, with Glen Stead again." Sunday service begins at 10.00am and is located at the Varsity Community Center - 4303 Varsity Drive NW.
Here are some important upcoming dates.
Those in Edwin's HC have sponsored Chris in Teen Challenge. He is graduating this Friday night 7:00 at the Priddis hall.
Glen Stead Director of CFCM coming Jan. 25-27
Leaders Meeting will be at Jeannene's house on Friday the 25th night. Potluck at 6:00 meeting to follow. HC Leaders and HC hosts only please due to space availability.
Mens Breakfast hosted by Willie Duecks church is open to our men as well.
Saturday 26th. The men's breakfast is at the Coast Plaza Hotel located on the corner of 16th ave. and 36th st. NE and begiins at 9:23am and the cost works out to $12.50 which includes buffet breakfast, coffee, tea, juice and the GST and gratuity. Note - a free will love offering will be received for our speaker.
Our Team Meeting is open to everyone Saturday 26. 8339 Bowness Rd. NW at the Bowness Full Gospel Church. Potluck at 5:30 and meeting to follow at 7:00. Certificates will be handed out to those who have completed the Leaders Training as well as to those who have finished the third set of essentials. Pastor Glen Stead will be sharing with us as well.
Sunday morning we are all invited to partake in Pastor Willie Duecks service at "New Beginnings Church, with Glen Stead again." Sunday service begins at 10.00am and is located at the Varsity Community Center - 4303 Varsity Drive NW.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Some Pictures From Team Meetings
I thought it might me cool to add some pictures from some of our more recent Team Meetings.
We had our Holy Masquerade in October at the Millarville Community Church and we had a real good time dressing as our favorite Biblical characters.
Since then we had a Team Meeting with Don and Brenda Whalen at their new Living Waters Victory Church. Sorry I did not get any pictures from that. If anyone has any, email them to me and I will post them.
Also John and Lasmian Kingma missionaries from Indonesia were with us in December. That was a real blessing to us as well. You can still make donations to their ministry if you would like to do so. Just designate on your check that you would like to give it to them.
God has been real good to us. Amen?
PK
We had our Holy Masquerade in October at the Millarville Community Church and we had a real good time dressing as our favorite Biblical characters.
Since then we had a Team Meeting with Don and Brenda Whalen at their new Living Waters Victory Church. Sorry I did not get any pictures from that. If anyone has any, email them to me and I will post them.
Also John and Lasmian Kingma missionaries from Indonesia were with us in December. That was a real blessing to us as well. You can still make donations to their ministry if you would like to do so. Just designate on your check that you would like to give it to them.
God has been real good to us. Amen?
PK
Monday, January 7, 2008
The News For January 2008
Hello Everyone,
Lots of exciting things are happening. The website will be up and running by Saturday 12th, at noon. You can check it out then at http://www.homechurchcanada.com/
These are the new House Church locations and times. You are encouraged to bring friends and to send people out anytime in the next fourteen weeks. Remember we only add new people to a new House Church in the first fourteen weeks, because the learning starts out at a basic level and then increases over the year. So help them to get there. Give them a ride.
This month we have just opened a new house church in Turner Valley at Tim and Faye's house Friday night 7:00 419 Sunrise Hills. House Church Leader is Jake.
North West Calgary in the Arbour Lake area starts Jan. 20 running Sunday evenings at 7:00
121 Arbour Crest Heights. House Church Leader is Jeannene.
There is also a new one at Jason and Deanne's in Forest Lawn running now on Thursday nights at 7:00 1219B 44 St. SW. House Church Leader is Larry.
The House Church in Okotoks is also still accepting new members until the end of February. If you are interested you may contact Pastor Kerry.
You can also give her an email to find out anything else that you need. juicyfruitchristianity@msn.com
Don't forget as well that this month we are blessed to have Pastor Glen Stead the Director of CFCM coming out on Jan. 26 for our Team Meeting. We will be at the Bowness Full Gospel Church 8339 Bowness Rd NW. Don't miss it. It is going to be awesome. 5:30 Potluck and meeting will follow at 7:00.
We are also celebrating with four of our Leadership graduates. Congratulations to them as well! Come and find out who they are.
New House Church locations to be announced soon.
Lots of exciting things are happening. The website will be up and running by Saturday 12th, at noon. You can check it out then at http://www.homechurchcanada.com/
These are the new House Church locations and times. You are encouraged to bring friends and to send people out anytime in the next fourteen weeks. Remember we only add new people to a new House Church in the first fourteen weeks, because the learning starts out at a basic level and then increases over the year. So help them to get there. Give them a ride.
This month we have just opened a new house church in Turner Valley at Tim and Faye's house Friday night 7:00 419 Sunrise Hills. House Church Leader is Jake.
North West Calgary in the Arbour Lake area starts Jan. 20 running Sunday evenings at 7:00
121 Arbour Crest Heights. House Church Leader is Jeannene.
There is also a new one at Jason and Deanne's in Forest Lawn running now on Thursday nights at 7:00 1219B 44 St. SW. House Church Leader is Larry.
The House Church in Okotoks is also still accepting new members until the end of February. If you are interested you may contact Pastor Kerry.
You can also give her an email to find out anything else that you need. juicyfruitchristianity@msn.com
Don't forget as well that this month we are blessed to have Pastor Glen Stead the Director of CFCM coming out on Jan. 26 for our Team Meeting. We will be at the Bowness Full Gospel Church 8339 Bowness Rd NW. Don't miss it. It is going to be awesome. 5:30 Potluck and meeting will follow at 7:00.
We are also celebrating with four of our Leadership graduates. Congratulations to them as well! Come and find out who they are.
New House Church locations to be announced soon.
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