Neighbourhood News
“If you have a hammer…
You can hammer in the morning. You can hammer in the evening. You can hammer all over House Blend Ministries’ new house.” We have people ready to move in by September 1st , and a list of renovation projects and repairs to complete beforehand. For a list of projects including projected dates and times, check our website or contact Rachel at 791-4956, rachel@houseblendministries.com , www.houseblendministries.com
Moses: Prince of Egypt
Join Candlewick Players with a cast of over 60 volunteer performers from across Manitoba. Location: the outdoor theatre, near La Riviere the last three days of July. The drama tells the epic story of Moses.
For more information, check out: www.candlewick.ca (click on the “Moses Heading” under Candlewick Players) or call 204-242-3160.
“Leaders Who Shaped Us” – Edited by Harold Jantz. This book tells the stories of 25 men and women who helped shape the Mennonite Brethren identity from 1910-2010. We have 2 books left at the church office for the intro price of $25.
Each year MCC’s International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) brings young adults to Canada from around the world as part of a one year vocational and cultural exchange. MCC is seeking hosts for the coming school year. For more info contact Hardy Groening at (204) 925-1919 or hardygroening@mennonitecc.ca.
Canadian Conference of MB Churches Job Posting: Full
time Accounting Clerk. See info sheet in the foyer under News and
Needs. Contact: John Wiebe, 669-6575 or by email: jwiebe@mbconf.ca
News and Notes
Aug. 30 – Sept. 3 Vacation Bible School “High Seas Expedition” Remember to register your children at our website: www.fgmb.ca There are still some needs:
Someone to coordinate the decorating
Games station and cinema station leaders
The Technical Services team is looking for an operator for the Video Projection Unit (VPU). Duties would include setting up and projecting the song lyrics and sermon notes once a month for the morning services. If you like working with computers and would like to serve in this ministry, or if you would like more information, please contact Scott Wiebe at 275-6593 or swiebe@schs.ca.
Children’s Choir: Volunteers are needed to direct/assist/play piano, beginning September. If you are interested, please contact Elation Pauls espauls@hotmail.com.
Sponsors Needed for Fall :
Do you enjoy spending time with young teens? Do you love God? We need a diverse team of people to participate in our Junior High Ministry this fall. If this strikes a chord with you, talk to Pastor Kathy – we’d love to explore the possiblities with you!
Prayer Ministry - We would like to be in prayer for you or together with you. Please fill out a prayer card that you’ll find in the pew pocket & leave it in the offering basket or in the box marked "Prayer Requests" at the Church Life Center in the foyer. Today’s caregiver is Elaine Enns.
Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build in Fall – FGMB Church is getting involved in a Habitat Blitz Build this fall on Saturday, October 2. A number of people have responded and more details will be coming soon. Please call the church office if interested in getting involved.
Summer Canoe Trips 2010 -Let’s be in prayer for this final canoe trip.
July 26-29 – Grades 9-12 – in N. W. Ontario
Financial Update:
Budget for 2010 $638,756
Offerings to July 18 $316,757
Pro-rated budget to July 18 $356,236
Bldg Fund to July 18 $38,561
This file last modified Sunday July 25, 2010