Behind the name

Ever wondered how Guisachan Fellowship Baptist Church got its name? According to the church’s website (www.guisachanbaptist.org), it is a Gaelic word meaning ‘The place of the fir.’ There was once a large stand of firs nearby, so Lady Aberdeen name the area, in part because it reminded her of her childhood home in Invernesshire, Scotland. It is pronounced ‘Goosh-a-gan.’ The church is located at 2210 Stillingfleet Road in Kelowna, a couple of blocks south of Springfield Road. More info is available from pastors Paul Baumback or Eugene Benner, at 250-860-2486.

MegaBites connection

People with a bit of time to spare on Monday mornings, who are appreciative of Christian connecting and sharing opportunities are encouraged by Christian City Church to meet at 10:30 am each Monday at MegaBites Bistro in the Landmark Building 3, at 1632 Dickson Road. The church’s pastor, Dave Olson, has more info at dave@c3kelowna.ca or 250-717-7265.

Genesis seminar

People who missed the February 29 – March 1 event called The Genesis Process, sponsored by Kelowna’s Gospel Mission and held at New Life Church, might want to call KGM at 250-763-3737 for info. The speaker was author Michael Dye. Billed as a ‘personal healing and change seminar,’ it explored issues relating to addictions, the brain and the Bible, and making the church safe for hurting people.

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Young at Heart

‘Young at Heart’ is a regular Friday morning event, held at First Mennonite Church, 1305 Gordon Drive, Kelowna. The event runs from 10 am to 1 pm and wraps up with a luncheon. Pastor David Barbour has more info at 250-762-4522.

Go Glocal

Willow Park Church has a strategy for a place well beyond Kelowna’s boundaries – in North India, to be specific. The church’s Glocal Ministries (Global-local – get it?) will have an information session about the strategies, the partnerships and the opportunities for service. The session is set for Room 211 in the church’s Highway 33 campus at 7 pm, March 11.

Banquet rescheduled

People from in and around Kelowna Church of Christ who thought that they had missed the Blessings Banquet because it was in February, have a second chance. It is now scheduled for March 8 at the church. Info at 250-861-9486.

March 2008