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June 10, 2020
Alberta Phase 2 RelaunchAs many of you are aware, the Alberta government has released their guidelines for the province’s Phase Two relaunch. This update includes changes for places of worship and new parameters about how we can gather. The Elders and Executive Board remain committed to helping the church demonstrate a continuing trust in God’s timing, providence, and strength. We understand that it has been difficult to be apart as a congregation. We also recognize that there have been a variety of responses from different churches in our area. However, as followers of Jesus, we continue to bear the responsibility to be shining lights in these unclear times. This involves faithfulness in our daily living, but also a continuing trust in God by remaining submissive to the regulations of our governing leaders. The Scriptures point us to a reality where we live as free people, but also that we are not using our freedom as a cover-up for evil (defying those rulers over us). We are to show others around us that we fear God and honor those in authority over us (1 Peter 2:13-17). Yet, we still long to gather together and rejoin for the practice of worship. Therefore, the Elders and Executive Board are meeting on Tuesday to review these updated guidelines and develop a plan for the church's next steps. These plans will be shared with the church in next week's newsletter. Please pray for our congregation as we continue life apart for a little while longer and pray that we will be a church that exemplifies a growing trust and reliance on God in these times. This week, our newsletter also includes our guide for Prayer Day, information on supporting the Pregancy Care Centre, and information about supporting Teen Challenge. For more infomation visit:
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Prayer Day
This week, we approach the Scriptures again to shape our prayers to God. Please take time today to follow this week's prayer guide.
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Lethbridge Pregnancy Care CenterBaby Bottle Campaign continues, virtually!! Did you know that 166 options conversations took place in the Centre last year? The LPCC client advocates were able to sit down with 166 women and give information on the three options available to them, without pressure or judgment. Thanks for your ongoing support – you are providing a safe place for the women of our community to receive the information they need to make these life-changing decisions. The campaign this year runs through to Father’s Day (June 21st), but donations towards the campaign can be made at anytime. Make your donation here by credit card and watch our virtual baby bottle fill up! You can also send your gift via e-transfer to giving@lethbridgepregcentre.com, with Baby Bottle 2020 in the message or mail a cheque to the LPCC. Like our Facebook page, Friends of the LPCC, and stay updated with the latest happenings within the Centre, as well as with this fundraising campaign. Thank you for impacting our community! You truly are making a difference. For more infomation visit:
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Teen Challenge CanadaVirtual Golf Classic This summer, all across Canada, Teen Challenge Canada is hosting Virtual Golf Classic events and raising funds to help men and women caught in addiction find freedom, and you can be a part of it! Each virtual golf event is 6 weeks long, while raising funds to support local Teen Challenge Canada centres and the regional work they do, for those who come to their doors with life-controlling addictions. The Alberta Men’s Centre Virtual Golf Classic will be raising funds from May 15th to June 30th to support the work of Teen Challenge in the province of Alberta. Each Virtual Golf Classic participant is encouraged to raise $500 but challenged to raise $1,000, which will raise the much-needed funds to help more men receive the addiction rehabilitation help they need. This year we will have all three golf tourney’s from Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge, join forces and come together in the fight against covid in support of the fight against addiction. Our goal collectively is to raise $180k. Contact your family, friends and associates to help raise your support through our online fundraising tool. It is easy to register, announcing your participation and raise your supports by sending emails to your contacts. Consider registering and start fundraising today! It is easy as 1, 2, 3, to start changing lives of those in addiction. You can make a difference today!
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Ways to Give
Thank you for all of the ways that each of you support and build up the ministry of Taber EFree Church. Please continue to give and support the church as we work hard to meet the needs of the congregation and community. There are a number of ways that you can give, even during this time For more infomation visit:
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Church at HomeBeing the Church While We Are Apart As we continue through the book of Acts, we will see various pictures of how discipleship works in the lives of those who believe in the good news about Jesus Christ. This week, our text is Acts 17:16-34 and we will see how a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ engages a culture that is broadly spiritual yet unbelieving in the one true God. If you missed last week's message or Church at Home service, please visit the sermon page. |
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