35 under 35

The good folk at Victoria-based S.A.L.T.S. (Sail and Life Training Society) are excited about the inclusion of their executive director, Loren Hagerty, in the ‘35 under 35’ list. Christian leaders, all under age 35, are being honoured in the National Recognition Project. Sponsoring organizations are Bridgeway Foundation, Arrow Leadership, ChristianWeek and the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. Each of the 35 leaders will receive professional development incentives from Arrow, and nationwide exposure for their ministries in a ChristianWeek supplement.

Stalled ship

S.A.L.T.S. also made the news recently when their former tall ship, the Robertson II, went aground on a reef near Saturna Island. As of press time, several efforts to rescue the vessel have been unsuccessful. The ship was sold to a private owner several years ago; but it remains close to the hearts of S.A.L.T.S. supporters and former trainees, who spent time aboard it as part of their work with the non-profit society.

Rector okays ‘blessings’

A Victoria Anglican rector has gained some national attention by announcing that he would bless same-gender unions, thus challenging the narrow defeat of such action by Canadian Anglican bishops. Antonio Desorio, the pastor at St. Savior’s in Victoria West, is suggesting that, while the bishops were divided on the issue, the Anglican synod which recently debated it came up with the view that Anglican doctrine did not specifically rule out such unions.

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KidsGames

KidsGames 2007 attracted substantial interest in Esquimalt/Victoria West July 15 – 20. The sports camp ministry – hosted by High Point Community Church, with considerable help from the Salvation Army and Scripture Union – provided young people with a sports/Bible/craft experience. KidsGames is a rapidly growing feature in several countries, and brought participation from several churches.

Hear O Israel

Marty and Sue Shoub – originally from B.C., but presently residing in Haifa, Israel – were in Victoria last month for  a potluck Shabbat dinner sponsored by Hear O Israel. Marty, described as a ‘Jewish believer,’ was drawn several years ago to emigrate to Israel. He and Sue work with a congregation of Israeli believers, known as Tents of Mercy, to help encourage Israel’s messianic movement. The dinner was held at Lambrick Park Church.  

Leadership

A satellite-fed Leadership Summit is set for August 9 – 11 at Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. Speakers include Willow Creek’s Bill Hybels, former U.S. secretary of state Colin Powell and former president Jimmy Carter. Call 250-248-6322.

25 years of rest

Resthaven Lodge in Sidney, a long time Seventh Day Adventist-originated ministry to seniors which made use of the property vacated by Resthaven Hospital when it closed, is marking 25 years of operation. Info on various celebrations is available from Bernard at 250-656-0717.

August 2007