It seems it’s that time of year again (probably earlier than usual because of the dry weather) when many are engaged in gathering in the harvest. Depending on the yeild, the exercise might also be accompanied by varying emotions – from exhileration to some degree of angst! 

But in general, it’s an opportunity to reflect again on God’s faithfulness and provison. We remember His words of promise in the time of Noah: As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease (Genesis 8:22). 

Growing up on the farm in Manitoba, I remember harverst time as a very special time when neighbours gathered with their equipment (horses and hayracks!) to help gather in the harvest for the thresshing machine. From my young boy’s perpsective, the experience was always accompaneid by a sense of excitiement that included hard work, comraderie, and good food! I’m sure, that part of the haverst is still the same everywhere! 

In a sense, Taber EFC is also entering a harvest time.  All year, we have been working toward the conclusion of this special transiton time which is to find the pastor of God’s choosing for the further future development of the church’s ministry. Soon a Search Team will be chosen to lead in exploring the possiblities and making a recommendation to the Elders Board and the church. 

In the meantime, ministry continues toward that harvest of which Jesus spoke when He said the fields are ripe for harvest  (John 4:35). Plans are now forming for a ministry leaders fellowship event on Sunday evening, August 20^th. (Stay tuned for more details.) 

The Elders Board is meeting on Tuesday, August 15^th when they will consider candidates for the role of the Office Administrator and also the nominaiton of possible members to the Search Team as well as the Nominating Committee. And on Wednesday, August 16^th at 7:00, there will be an Informational Meeting for members of the church to inform and answer questions about these processes. 

I look forward to being onsite again for the next ten days or so, starting this Sunday, August 13^th. In the Worship Service at 10:30 this Sunday, Pastor Brett and team will lead in worship, Ben Dyck will help with hosting the service, and I plan to speak on Steps Toward Spiritual Maturity, based on Ephesians 4:1-16. And Ken Reinke will presnet a short story for children. 

As we observe and participate in the earth’s harvest at this time of year, may we we rejoice and be active partiipants also in the spiriutal harvest that God is bringing about through the church during this time. May God bless your part in the harvest at Taber EFC this week.

The TEFC Scholarship is now open.

The TEFC Scholarship fund has been established for the purpose of encouraging TEFC young people to pursue discipleship studies.  The primary goal of this fund is not to simply dispense money, but to aid those where finances would be a barrier from attending such a program

This fund will award successful applicants with a scholarship of up to $5000.00.  If the fund does not have enough funds to award each successful applicant with $5000.00 the approved applicants will be given the amount in the fund dispersed equally between them.  This fund is an approved designated fund of the Taber E-Free Church which means all donations will be specifically donated to this fund and that no money will come out of the operating budget for the church.

If you are interested in applying please reach out to the office. - office@taberefc.ca

The Fund is also open for donations. We have an individual who has committed to matching donations in this fund up to $5000.00 until the end of August. If you are interested in donating to this fund please designate your donation to the TEFC Scholarship Fund.

 If you have any questions please reach out to the office.

Taber EFC is currently seeking a part time admin assistant to join our team and bring expertise in all areas of administration and receptionist duties.   

On Sunday July 30th it was announced that our admin assistant Tracy Lecuyer resigned from her position.  Partially to answer questions about this as well to update how we are moving forward.

The Board of Elders is inviting members to come to an Informational Meeting on Wednesday, August 16 at 7:00 pm.  This meeting will also be an opportunity to update the members about hiring a new Office Administrator, and to inform the members about where we are in the transition process – especially with regard to the search for the church’s next pastor.

Please plan to join us for this time of fellowship, information, and prayer.  

Please pray for the following during this transition time in the life of our church:

·         Pray for the Elders and pastors as they lead into preparing for ministry this fall

·         Pray for God’s direction in the appointment of an Office Administrator for the church

·         Pray for God’s leading in preparation of the pastoral search process including the appointment of the team

·         Pray for leaders and volunteers for ministry this fall who are willing and able to serve according to the gifts they’ve been given

A list of more requests for this transition time are provided at the Sunday 9am Prayer Time.

If you would like to be added to the prayer chain or have a prayer request please contact Sheryl Regitnig at 403-223-1890.

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