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He passed it on
Laurence (Neal) Gilbert, a retired West Vancouver letter carrier who lived a “quiet, solitary life,” died last year at age 71. He left his $1.6 million estate (including the home
he grew up in) to be divided equally among 10 charities: First United Church in
Vancouver, West Vancouver United Church, the Salvation Army, Care Canada, the
Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Red Cross, the
Kidney Foundation, the Arthritis Society and the Diabetes Association. – Vancouver Sun
Hope brings stress
Langley Salvation Army envoy Gary Johnson took a 30-day medical leave starting
October 16, citing stress caused by disagreements with other Salvation Army
leaders over staffing and programming at the new Gateway of Hope project scheduled to open in November. Johnson has been called “the driving force” behind the $14 million, 32,000-square-foot project, which has the support of the B.C. government, the City of Langley and
Langley Township and which will offer services such as a homeless shelter, daily meals and vocational training. The Salvation Army has
appointed Major George Perkins to oversee completion of the project on an
interim basis.
– Langley Times
Of good report
Trinity Western University (TWU) has again received an A+ in Quality of
Education in The Globe and Mail’s Canadian University Report. It is the only university to receive this ranking
four years running. Students also gave TWU an A+ in Most satisfied students,
Quality of teaching, Overall academic reputation, Student/faculty interaction
and Campus atmosphere. The icing on the cake: at press time, both TWU’s men’s and women’s soccer teams were tops nationwide.
The view from Geneva
This fall, Trinity Western University (TWU) is hosting a series of free public
lectures on ‘Globalization in Light of the Gospel.’ The lectures constitute this year’s Geneva lectures hosted by TWU professor of worldview and religious studies
Mike Goheen. The lectures coincide with the release of a new book edited by Dr.
Goheen and Erin Glanville titled The Gospel and Globalization: Exploring the Roots of a Globalized World (Regent Press). Goheen and Paul Williams, associate professor of marketplace
theology and leadership at Regent College in Vancouver, contributed chapters to
the volume. The remaining lectures in the series are:
• November 3: Michael Goheen: Islam as a Global Power
• November 10: Harro Van Brummelen, professor of education: Education – For Global Economic Progress or Discipleship?
• November 24: Michael Wilkinson, associate professor of sociology:
Pentecostalism and the Global Church
• December 1: Michael Goheen, The Globalization of Sports: Benefits and Dangers
• December 8: Paul Rowe, associate professor of international studies: A Primer
on Global Institutions
UN Citizen Ambassador
Filmmaker Kirsty Matthews has been chosen one of five Citizen Ambassadors by the
United Nations. In September, the UN invited people around the world,
especially youth, to post a YouTube video answering the question: “If you had the opportunity to speak to world leaders, what would you say?” The winners were chosen from 477 submissions from five continents. Matthews
used her submission to remind leaders the world needs “equality, sustainability and justice.” The winners were invited to spend a day at the United Nations in New York
October 23. Matthews became interested in filmmaking while studying social
issues at university. Her films include
Homelessness and the Human Predicament and Let Freedom Ring. Her UN video can be seen at youtube.com, using this search term: ‘appeal to world leaders.’
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B.C. music is prized
With seven prizes, Downhere was the big winner at the Covenant Awards in Calgary
October 23. The awards are sponsored by the Gospel Music Association of Canada.
The following B.C. artists also won key awards:
• Gemma (Karin Dart of Abbotsford and Cathy Hardy of Mission) – Classical/Traditional Song: ‘Alleluia, Alleluia.’
• Brenda Janz of Mission – Country/Bluegrass Album: You Carry Me.
• Corey Doak of Kelowna – Folk/Roots Album: No Sudden Movements.
• Jasmin Gibb of Vancouver – Instrumental Song: ‘Eastern Grace.’
• Fridays Cry of Duncan – Modern Worship Album: Love is a Fire; and Modern Worship Song: ‘No Mountain.’
• Brian Doerksen and Steve Mitchinson of Abbotsford – Praise & Worship Song: ‘It’s Time for the Reign of God.’
• Philip Janz of Mission – Producer of the Year.
Hart of worship
One of B.C.’s most gifted singer/songwriters celebrated a milestone last month, with a CD
release concert encapsulating his career. Michael Hart marked 25 years as an
independent musician October 17, at St. James Hall in Vancouver. An
enthusiastic capacity crowd witnessed a varied program, incorporating songs
from all six of Hart’s Christ-centred albums.Accompanied by a solid band, Hart gave an exuberant
performance. Highlights included ‘Nightingale,’ ‘You Are My Confidence’ and ‘Shine Like Stars.’ All of the songs performed are featured on Hart’s new retrospective CD,
So Far So Good. Info: stairway.org/mhart2.
Violin brings in gold
Journalist Terry O’Neill will emcee Harmony for Life, “an evening of decadent desserts and classical entertainment that provides
funding for the life-affirming work of The Signal Hill.” The event will take place November 10 at the Ramada Conference Centre in
Abbotsford. Violinist Calvin Dyck and pianist Betty Suderman will present ‘The Golden Violin,’ the possible history of an instrument crafted in 1807 by a Dutch violin maker,
with stops along the way to present period music from 1853 Dusseldorf, 1895
Paris, 1930 Venice, 1955 New York and present-day Canada. For information, call
1.877.7SIGNAL or see www.thesignalhill.com.
– JC
November 2009
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