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Get your hands dirty
A Rocha is described as “an international conservation organization working to show God’s love for all creation.”
The ministry’s Surrey Field Centre hosts volunteer days on the second Saturday of every
month. The next ones are July 11 and August 8.
Rain or shine, volunteers arrive at 10 am and help with various projects. There
is a tour of the Field Centre at 12:30, and a free lunch at 1 pm. Families and
church groups are welcome. Register in advance at 604.542.9006 or
british.columbia@arocha.org
Play hockey for Jesus
YWAM Hockey offers summer hockey camps that promote a passion for Jesus as well
as a passion for hockey. This year, four camps are being offered in B.C.:
• July 19 – 24: Prince George Day Camp. For boys and girls aged 8 – 15.
• July 26 – 31: Greater Vancouver Resident Camp at Walnut Grove Sportsplex in Langley; meals and accommodations at Trinity
Western University. For boys and girls aged 10 – 15. Run in partnership with Athletes in Action.
• August 9 – 14: Kelowna Day Camp at Jim Lind Arena. For boys and girls aged 8 – 15.
• August 16 – 21: Vancouver Island Resident Camp at Fuller Lake Arena, Chemainus; meals and
accommodations at Calvary Baptist Church. For boys and girls aged 10 – 17. This camp is run in partnership with Athletes in Action. There is currently
a waiting list. Info: ywamhockey.com
Play ball!
Union Gospel Mission sponsors its first ‘Little Sluggers Day at the Nat’ July 13.
A hundred kids from economically disadvantaged homes are given the privilege of
attending a Vancouver Canadians baseball game at Nat Bailey Stadium.
The kids get a tour of the stadium, meet players, get some autographs, learn
baseball skills, take in batting practice and get tickets for the evening’s game, along with complimentary food and a beverage.
To volunteer your help, or for more information, go to: ugm.ca.
Ride your bike
Chalice, a Canadian Catholic charity that supports community initiatives in the
developing world, is organizing a ‘Cycling for Children’ fundraising bicycle tour. The tour is a two-day event running from Agassiz to
Langley (and back), July 11 – 12. Funds raised go to build, repair and/or furnish schools in 15 developing
nations. For more information, call 1.866.481.1294, or go to
chalice.ca/biketour.php.
Learn musical theatre
The Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts teaches the art of musical theatre.
This year, it is offering two summer school programs:
• July 6 – 17: Intermediate/Advanced Master Class (for ages 11 – 18) on ‘The Music of Mama Mia,’ held at Burquest Jewish Community Centre.
• July 20 – 24: Beginner/Intermediate Class (for ages 6 – 11) on ‘Everybody Wants to be a . . .’ held at Burquest Jewish Community Centre.
More info at: 604.761.5887 or lindbjergacademy.com.
Learn a lot more
While many churches offer a week or two of vacation Bible school, GNI Shining
Stars Youth Society is offering two full months of ‘summer adventures.’ The program runs daily from 9 – 4, July 6 to August 28 in Ward Memorial Baptist Church, Vancouver.
Instead of archery and swimming, campers aged 5 – 15 can tackle English as a second language, math, French, language arts,
science, Bible stories, music, drama, guitar lessons, computer projects and a
reading marathon.
Info: 604.255.3949 or ymj@telus.net.
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Figure out who you are
Fraser Valley Christian Singles is hosting ‘Who Am I?’ – a campout at the United Church camp on Cultus Lake on the August long weekend
(July 31 – August 3).
The weekend includes fun, fellowship, worship, teaching sessions and relaxation.
To register, go to: fvchristiansingles@yahoo.ca.
Improve your life
Barnabas Family Ministries on Keats Island offers eight weeks of programs for
the whole family. Parents can enjoy several teaching sessions:
• June 28 – July 3: Ed Wiebe of Sevenoaks Alliance Church in Abbotsford, speaks on ‘I bring you good news of great joy!’
• July 5 – 10: Mark and Carolyn Arends speaking on ‘Back to the Future: What the history of Christianity tells us about our present
and our future.’
• July 12 – 17: Mark Warren, a pastor at Christ the King Community Church in Bellingham, speaks on ‘Parenting According to God’s Wiring: What does it mean to train up a child in their God-given way?’
• July 26 – 30: single parent conference with Isabelle and Tyler Milley, speaking on ‘Overcoming Unhealthy Roles in Relationships.’
• August 2 – 7: Ken and Eva Needham of North Ireland tackle the topic ‘Jesus the Invader from Heaven defines our mission as his task force.’
• August 9 – 14: Dale Wolfer of the Clergy Recovery Network speaks on ‘God’s Assumptions for Building Life and Relationships.’
• August 16 – 21: Carson and Brenda Pue and Steve Brown of Arrow Leadership Program speaking
on ‘Exercising Leadership in All Aspects of Life.’
• August 23 – 28: David Collins of Paradigm Ministries speaking on ‘Pursuing the Journey to Freedom.’
More information is available at barnabasfm.org.
– Jim Coggins
July 2009
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