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BREAKFASTS,
DINNERS & BANQUETS
May
14 DINNER MEETING Regional Faith Community Summit on
Pandemic Preparedness, Wednesday, May 14. 5:30 PM. Key-note speaker
Dr. Danuta Skowronski, Lead Epidemiologist for the BC Centre for
Disease Control. Topic – “Positive Prep for a Pandemic: Why it is
important, how it can be achieved together”. Rocky Mountain College,
4039 Brentwood Road NW. Cost: $50. Call Marg Pollon 263-5683 to
register or for more info visit
www.bridgesoflove.net.
15 LUNCH MEETING Regional Faith Community Summit on
Pandemic Preparedness and Calgary Evangelical Ministerial
Association, Thursday, May 15. 11:45 AM. Speaker Andrew Nikiforuk,
author and journalist. Topic – “What to do about the Flu: Preparing
Professionals or Preparing the Community”. Rocky Mountain College,
4039 Brentwood Road NW. Cost: $14, CEMA Members $10. Call Marg
Pollon 263-5683 to register or for more info visit
www.cemainfo.com.
June
14 AGLOW Women's Breakfast Meeting, Saturday, June 14. 9am
Continental Breakfast, Best Western Village Park Inn, 1804 Crowchild
Trail NW, Calgary. Come and hear Guest Speaker: Rabbi Cal & Jan
Goldberg, founders of Beth Shechinah, the messianic congregation in
Calgary AB. Come and hear a prophetic message on the role of Israel
and the Church in the Last Days! Tickets: $15; Reserve now! Call
Phyllis 201-9501.
Ongoing Weekly Breakfast, Calgary Chinook
Riders/Christian Motorcyclists Association, Charlie’s Café, 12
Street NE, Calgary, Saturdays at 10 am, ride to follow if weather
permits, call Frank Amantea at 640-2038 or email
frank@calgarylighthouse.com.
Ongoing Weekly Sunday Brunch, 11-2pm, adults $10.95, seniors
$9.95, children pay their age. Calgary Dream Centre, Restoring
Dignity, Discovering Destiny, Realizing Dreams, 4510 Macleod Trail
S. For more info call 243-5598, ext. 239. or visit
www.calgarydreamcentre.com.
Ongoing Open Door Seniors at 1307 – 4th Street SW. Next
luncheons: Thursdays: April 3, May 1 and June 5. Call 269-7900.
Ongoing Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Calgary’s Chapter,
monthly breakfasts, inspiring speakers, to find out more call:
Wilfred: 280-8412, Eugene: 272-6204 or Douglas: 254-2616.
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CAMPS
Alberta Camp Cherith, 213 Stonegate Cres., Airdrie, AB T4B
2S9, phone (403)242-9293, Email:
registrar@albertacampcherith.org or
www.albertacampcherith.org. Non-denominational Christian camp
located near Sundre. We are affiliated with Pioneer Clubs and are
committed to providing a high quality, fun-filled, Christ-centered
camping experience for girls. Some of our activities include: games,
crafts, archery, river tubing, horseback riding, canoeing, fun theme
meals, singing and campfires. Our grade 7 to 12 campers are also
challenged with rappelling, riflery, and whitewater rafting.
Camp Caroline, Box 250, Caroline,
AB T0M 0M0, phone: (403) 722-3939, fax: (403) 722-3980, email:
office@campcaroline.ab.ca
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www.campcaroline.ab.ca, located in the beautiful foothills of
the Rocky Mountains, a short 1 ½ hour drive northwest of Calgary. We
offer week-long summer camps for kids Ages 7 -17 and a 3-day camp
for Grades 2/3. Activities include ropes course, climbing wall,
zipline, crafts, sports, dance, and archery
Camp Evergreen,
P.O. Box 492, Sundre AB, T0M 1X0, phone: (403) 638-4230, fax: (403)
638-4234, email:
main@camp-evergreen.com or
www.camp-evergreen.com. Summer camps for youth age 6 to 18.
Adventure and horseback out-trips for youth age 13 to 18. Family
camps. Leadership development and volunteer programs. Year-round
retreats and group bookings
Camp Harmattan,
RR 2, Site 7, Box 20, Olds AB, T4H 1P3, phone: (403) 556-2854, fax:
(403) 556-6063, email:
info@campharmattan.com or
www.campharmattan.com. An incredible place for your child to
experience a high-energy week of fun and exciting activities!
Returning campers will discover new adventures, as no summer is ever
the same.
Camp Kuriakos,
Box 372, Bentley, AB T0C 0J0, phone (403) 247-8526 Calgary, or (403)
748-3927 Bentley, fax (403) 748-3927, email:
kuriakos@telusplanet.net
or
www.kuriakos.ab.ca. Located on the west end of Sylvan Lake, Camp
Kuriakos is a year round camp and conference centre, with programs
for all age groups.
Camp Nakamun,
RR#1, Busby, AB T0G 0H0, phone: (780) 967-5565, fax (780) 967-5505,
email:
bookings@campnakamun.com or
www.campnakamun.com. Situated in a beautiful outdoor setting on
the north shore of Lake Nakamun one hour northwest of Edmonton, we
have week-long camps for children and youth grades 3 - 12 and
shorter camps for the little ones in grades 1 and 2.
Camp Teepee Pole,
Box 13, Site 1, RR2, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0, phone: (403) 638-3254,
email:
info@campteepeepole.org or
www.campteepeepole.org, located at the confluence of the James
River and the Teepee Pole Creek in the beautiful Bow Crow Forest.
Week-long summer camps for boys ages 8-11, 12-14 and 15 and up as
well as a Father and son camp for boys 5-7.
Camp Qwanoes, Box
250, Crofton, B.C. V0R 1R0, phone: 1-888-99QWANOES (997-9266), fax:
(250) 246-3227, email:
campinfo@qwanoes.ca or Web:
www.qwanoes.ca,
situated on 54 acres of magnificent scenic waterfront property on
Vancouver Island between Victoria and Nanaimo, camps for all ages
and even a family camp.
Frontier Lodge,
Box 1, Nordegg, AB T0M 2H0, phone: (403) 721-2202, fax: (403)
721-2204, email:
frontier@frontierlodge.ca or Web:
www.frontierlodge.ca, located on a beautiful lake in the Rocky
Mountains of Alberta. In addition to summer camps, Frontier Lodge is
open year-found as a small retreat/conference centre. Groups looking
for a place to hold a school field trip, business conference, church
retreat or to do wilderness activities can contact the camp to
customize their program.
Pilots Sports Camps,
Box 4000, Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0, phone: (403) 443-5511, fax: (403)
443-8044, email:
pilotscamps@prairie.edu • Web:
www.prairie.edu/athletics, located on the Prairie Bible
Institute Campus in Three Hills, Alberta, 45 minutes from Red Deer
and 1 hour from Calgary. Each summer hundreds of athletes
participate in our on-campus camp programs specifically designed to
motivate and strengthen both your mind and your body.
Pine Lake Christian
Camp, Box 41, Pine Lake, AB T0M 1S0, phone: (403) 886-4661, fax:
(403) 886-4276, email:
info@pinelakechristiancamp.com or
www.pinelakechristiancamp.com, 32 acres combining lakefront,
woodlands and a developed recreational area, located in picturesque
Pine Lake in Central Alberta. Children’s summer camps and family
camping retreats since 1947. The facility is also available for
rental opportunities such as retreats, family reunions and other
group functions.
Pioneer Ranch Camps,
Box 660, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0, phone (toll free): 1-888-511-2660, fax:
(403) 638-4041, email:
registration@pioneercamps.ab.ca or
www.pioneercamps.ab.ca, three camps in Alberta. Pioneer Lodge is
located on 2000 acres near Sundre in the scenic Red Deer River
valley. Pioneer Ranch is found on Crimson Lake near Rocky Mountain
House, and Peace Country Pioneer operates from three locations in
the Grande Prairie area.
River’s Edge Camp,
Box 39, Cremona, AB T0M 0R0, phone: (403) 637-2766, fax: (403)
637-2765, email:
info@riversedgecamp.org or
www.riversedgecamp.org, safe and secure environment to meet
people’s emotional, spiritual and physical needs in a natural
setting with a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains.
Whispering Pines
Bible Camp,
PO Box 119 Crossfield, AB T0M 0S0.
Phone: (403) 946-5430.
www.whisperingpinesbiblecamp.com, situated on the eastern
slopes of the Canadian Rockies, 80 kms northwest of Calgary on its
own pristine mountain lake just past Waiparous Creek Campgrounds.
Camps for grades 2 to 12 as well as a Ladies Retreat, Family Camp,
College & Career Camp and a Youth Camp.
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CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
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CHRISTMAS EVENTS
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CELEBRATIONS
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CONCERTS & EVENTS
Ongoing - STARFISH CAFE is open Monday to Friday from 6-10pm,
located at Calgary Dream Centre rear entrance, 4510 Macleod Trail S,
live music on stage still on Wednesdays, but acoustic allowed other
evenings in cafe area. Come and visit us or call Denise at 652-7360.
May
9 Concert of Hope, Inspiring music from Broadway & the world
of Opera, soloists, choir & orchestra of First Alliance Church
directed by Jason Erhardt, plus a juried art show and sale, 7:30
pm at First Alliance Church, 12345 - 40 St. SE, reserved seating
tickets $20 available at
www.faccalgary.com or phone 212-8858.
16 Release
of the latest Chronicles of Narnia film, Prince Caspian, in
theatres, tickets available for purchase, individual or group at
www.disney.com/narnia.
19 John Michael Talbot
in concert, Rafter Six Ranch, (40 min. west of Calgary off the
Trans Canada #1 Hwy.) Christian Meditation Class ($50) at 1 pm;
supper and concert at 5:30 pm. Tickets for concert: $15/ Adults,
$5/ Children 12 and under; Rafter Six supper and concert $50.
Available online at
www.stablemusic.ca. For info call Denis Grady (403) 243-1049
and/or visit
www.johnmichaeltalbot.com.
21 LETHBRIDGE: John
Michael Talbot in concert, 7pm, St. Patrick’s Church, 917 – 4 Ave.
S, phone (403) 327-8931. Tickets: $15/ Adults, $5/ Children 12 and
under; Available online at
www.stablemusic.ca. For info call Denis Grady (403) 243-1049
and/or visit
www.johnmichaeltalbot.com.
22 CALGARY: John
Michael Talbot in concert, 7pm, St. Peter’s Church, 541
Silvergrove Dr. NW, phone 286-5110.Tickets: $15/ Adults, $5/
Children 12 and under; Available online at
www.stablemusic.ca. For info call Denis Grady (403) 243-1049
and/or visit
www.johnmichaeltalbot.com.
23 CALGARY: John
Michael Talbot in concert, 7 pm, St. Albert the Great Church, 10
Prestwick Dr. SE, phone 257-6054. Tickets: $15/ Adults, $5/
Children 12 and under; Available online at
www.stablemusic.ca. For info call Denis Grady (403) 243-1049
and/or visit
www.johnmichaeltalbot.com.
24 CALGARY: John
Michael Talbot in concert, 9 am, music, liturgy conference, St.
Bonaventure Church, 1600 Acadia Dr. SE, register at 278-7556.
Tickets: $15/ Adults, $5/ Children 12 and under; Available online
at
www.stablemusic.ca. For info call Denis Grady (403) 243-1049
and/or visit
www.johnmichaeltalbot.com.
25 CALGARY: John
Michael Talbot in concert, 2 pm, St. Thomas More Church, 15
Templebow Rd. NE, tel: 285-3773. Tickets: $15/ Adults, $5/
Children 12 and under; Available online at
www.stablemusic.ca. For info call Denis Grady (403) 243-1049
and/or visit
www.johnmichaeltalbot.com.
June
14
Corps Bara Youth Dance Theatre Presents: Corps Bara
“Unplugged”, Saturday June 14 at 2:00 pm, Midpark Christian
Assembly 260 Midpark Blvd SE. $10/person. For tickets please call:
254-4321.
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Pre-Stampede Music Event at the Starfish Cafe, Calgary Dream
Centre on Saturday, June 28th with outdoor stage (weather
permitting) from noon to late evening with Living Faith Worship
Team, Soul Comfort, Carmelle Grant, Standing Stones, Marty
Antonini and others! 4510 Macleod Trail S - rear parking lot.
Call Denise Hill for further details at 652-7360.
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The Good News Festival. 4-9:30pm at Thorncliffe Community Hall,
5600 Centre St. N. Christians invite your non-Christian friends as
we will be preaching the Gospel as well as having a festival
Stampede-style! Free BBQ, Children's activities and more! Hosted
by AXIS ministries at Centre Street Church. For more info check
www.goodnewsfestival.ca.
July
4-6, 11-13 The Canadian Badlands Passion Play at the Passion
Play site on the western outskirts of Drumheller, Alberta’s top
Cultural Attraction, One of North America’s Top 100 Events,
Evenings July 4,5,11 at 6pm, Afternoons July 6, 12, 13 at 3pm.
Tickets: $30/Adults; $15/Children 12 and under; $25/Seniors 64+ &
Students 13-18; $80/Family (2 Adults and 2 children under 12
$10/with family rate for additional children under 12. Group rates
available. Purchase Tickets by phone 1-888-823-2001 or online at
www.canadianpassionplay.com.
23-26
Creation 08, the nation’s largest Christian music festival, The
Gorge Amphitheater – George, WA, featuring Newsboys, Switchfoot,
TobyMac, Kutless, David Crowder, Jeremy Camp, Skillet, Flyleaf,
Hawk Nelson, Barlow Girl, Family Force 5, Leeland, Ayiesha, Mike
Farris, Group 1 Crew, Lincoln Brewster, Sanctus Real, Thousand
Foot Krutch, Pillar, The Afters, Washington Projects, Seabird,
Paul Baloche, 10th Avenue North, Britt Nicole, Disciple, Red, The
Myriad, Superchick, Inhale Exhale, Fireflight and many more,
Candlelight Service, Prayer Tent, Gear Giveaway, Huge Video
Screen, Exhibit Area, Youth Pastors VIP Area, X-Games, You Leaders
Seminars, Food Courts, Water Baptism, Beautiful Camping, Modern
Worship Tent, Musician Seminars, Fun Contests, Comedy Nite, Late
Nite Café, Skateboard and BMX, check out
www.creationfest.com or call 1-800-327-6921.
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CONFERENCES &
COURSES
May
10 & 17 Canadian
Institute of Christian Counselors are presenting a Certification
Counseling Course and Workshop with three class levels at
Thorncliffe-Greenview Centre, 5600 Centre Street N, Calgary AB,
To register call (403) 450-4999 or email
ciccanada@email.com.
13 New
Testament Book Study: Acts with professor Alden Aikens, and
Life of Christ with professor John Wilson, both are accelerated
three-credit courses. Classes are Tuesdays for five weeks,
6-10pm, at Alberta Bible College, 635 Northmount Drive NW,
Calgary, AB. Call 265-7223 for more info or visit
www.abc-ca.org.
13 & 14 Event: Building
Faith at Home with guest speaker Mark Holmen (author of Faith Begins
at Home). Bonavista Evangelical Missionary Church, 1509 Lake Ontario
Dr SE, Calgary. Cost: $40.00. Contact: Janice Franzen at 278-4518 or
janice@bonavistachurch.ca.
For session times and more information see website:
www.bonavistachurch.ca.
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Understanding Worldviews with Professor Gary Lepine, an
accelerated three-credit courses. Classes are Wednesdays for
five weeks, 6-10pm, at Alberta Bible College, 635 Northmount
Drive NW, Calgary, AB. Call 265-7223 for more info or visit
www.abc-ca.org.
14-15
Regional Faith
Community Summit on Pandemic Preparedness and Response.
Key-note Speaker
Dr. Danuta Skrowonski –
Lead Epidemiologist for the BC Centre for Disease
Control. Wednesday Banquet 6-9:30 pm, Thursday 8:30-4:30 pm.
Cost -Banquet $50; Thursday $115; whole conference $149,
includes all meals and material, at Rocky Mountain College, 4039
Brentwood Rd. NW. Call Marg 263-5683 for more info or visit
www.bridgesoflove.net.
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Research Project with professor Alice Mitchell, and Ethics of
Jesus with professor Jason Zielsdorf, both are accelerated
three-credit courses. Classes are Thursdays for five weeks,
6-10pm, at Alberta Bible College, 635 Northmount Drive NW,
Calgary, AB. Call 265-7223 for more info or visit
www.abc-ca.org.
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CALGARY, Thursday at 7 pm: Mission Café Cambodia at the Radisson
Airport Hotel in Calgary, 2120 - 16 Ave NE, Ph: (403) 291-4666.
Hear the testimony of Dr. Setan Lee who miraculously survived
the killing fields and see and hear what God is doing today in
Cambodia. Refreshments and desserts will be served. Event is
Free but seating is limited so please help us by reserving your
and your friends’ places. Contact us at 1-800-871-0882 or by
email to:
events@intercedenow.ca or visit our web serve and register
there at:
www.intercedenow.ca/missioncafes.php. Sponsored by INTERCEDE
INTERNATIONAL, 201 Stanton St, Fort Erie, ON L2A 3N8.
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EDMONTON, Friday at 7 pm: Mission Café Cambodia at the Ramada Hotel
and Conference Centre in Edmonton, 11834 Kingsway NW (119th St &
Kingsway), Ph: (780) 454-5454. Hear the testimony of Dr. Setan Lee
who miraculously survived the killing fields and see and hear what
God is doing today in Cambodia. Refreshments and desserts will be
served. Event is Free but seating is limited so please help us by
reserving your and your friends’ places. Contact us at
1-800-871-0882 or by email to:
events@intercedenow.ca
or visit our web serve and register there at:
www.intercedenow.ca/missioncafes.php. Sponsored by INTERCEDE
INTERNATIONAL, 201 Stanton St, Fort Erie, ON L2A 3N8.
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Adoption Course: In Edmonton. In Calgary June
21. Call (780) 438-3455. Building a Family Through International
Adoption, Christian Adoption Services, #204, 11625 Elbow Drive
SW, Calgary, email
intadopt@telusplanet.net or
www.christianadoption.ab.ca.
June
21 Adoption
Courses: In Calgary June 21. Call (780) 438-3455, Building a Family
Through International Adoption, Christian Adoption Services,
#204, 11625 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, Call (403) 256-3224, email
intadopt@telusplanet.net or
www.christianadoption.ab.ca.
June 27 - July 19
Canadian Badlands Performing Arts Summer School, at the Canadian
Badlands Passion Play site in Drumheller, Act, Sing, Dance, Play!
Earn high school credits (Performing Arts 15, 25 &35), develop
performance skills, physical self-awareness, stage presence and
auditioning skills along with choral work, dance. Take the stage in
a talent show and gala performance. Perform at the Passion Play.
Attend two days at Rosebud Theatre. Make life-long friends. Call
(403) 821-0521 or register online at
www.cbsummershool.com.
July
14-18 Christian Dance
Fellowship of Canada, 5th National Dance Conference -
"Heal our
Land" at Living Faith Bible College,
Caroline AB, For more info go to
www.cdfcanada.com.
Ongoing
CESLM (Cooperative English as a Second Language Ministries) is
offering free workshops in Intercultural Communication to
interested churches in the Calgary area. The workshops are
designed to help Canadians feel comfortable in welcoming people
from other countries and cultures. Participants will learn about
intercultural barriers and develop some effective strategies to
improve intercultural communication. Funding for the Intercultural
Project is provided by the Government of Alberta through
Employment, Immigration and Industry. This allows us to offer the
workshops without charge to participants until February 2008. If
you are interested in having a FREE workshop at your church,
please get in touch with Bev by phone: 208-7531, fax: 208-7532, or
email:
ChambersESL@shaw.ca.
Ongoing Guitar
Church, Christian Guitar Club meeting Saturdays at
Living Stones
Church in Red Deer, AB from 10am to 12pm. Guitar Church offers
instruction from over 15 pro guitarists over 11 weeks. Cost of the
program is $150. Registration form is available online at
www.guitarchurch.com. For info call 403-347-7311.
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DANCE
June
14
Corps Bara Youth Dance Theatre Presents: Corps Bara
“Unplugged”, Saturday June 14 at 2:00 pm, Midpark Christian Assembly
260 Midpark Blvd SE. $10/person. For tickets please call: 254-4321.
July
14-18
Christian Dance Fellowship of Canada 5th
National Worship Dance Conference, "Heal Our Land," at Living Faith
Bible College (www.lfbc.net),
Caroline, AB, workshops include: Hip Hop. Modern, Jazz,
Pilates/Dance Fusion, Intercession & Prophetic Dance, Dancing in
Contemplative Prayer, Drumming, Latin, Improvisation & Choreography,
Worship Dance for Children, Contemporary, Swing, Xtreme Combat
Dance, Break Dance, Praise & Worship Techno Flagging, Discipling
Children in Worship Dance & more. Families and Children 8+ are
welcome. Dance presentations, sharing ideas at open forum,
expressive praise & worship, dormitory style or camping
accommodations, meals. Creeks, trees, walking trails, zip line,
playgrounds and climbing wall. Go to
www.cdfcanada.com or contact Esther Wogberg:
wogberg@hotmail.com, Phone 1-204-452-5721.
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DRAMA, THEATRE & THE
ARTS
May 14-17 Fire Exit Theatre
presents CRAVING, a play focusing on one woman’s struggle with an
eating disorder, written by Delphine Brooker and directed by Mark
Lewandowski 7:30pm Wed to Sat at the EPCOR Centre’s Engineered Air
Theatre, 205 – 8 Ave SE, Calgary. This production does deal with
some adult themes and includes some strong language. For tickets
call 640-4617 or
tickets@fireexit.ca. It runs May 14-17, 2008 at 7:30 nightly.
www.fireexit.ca.
June 27-July 19 Canadian
Badlands Performing Arts Summer School, at the Canadian Badlands
Passion Play site in Drumheller, Act, Sing, Dance, Play! Earn high
school credits (Performing Arts 15, 25 &35), develop performance
skills, physical self-awareness, stage presence and auditioning
skills along with choral work, dance. Take the stage in a talent
show and gala performance. Perform at the Passion Play. Attend two
days at Rosebud Theatre. Make life-long friends. Call (403) 821-0521
or register online at
www.cbsummershool.com.
July 4-6, 11-13 The Canadian
Badlands Passion Play at the Passion Play site on the western
outskirts of Drumheller, Alberta’s top Cultural Attraction, One of
North America’s Top 100 Events, Evenings July 4,5,11 at 6pm,
Afternoons July 6, 12, 13 at 3pm. Tickets: $30/Adults; $15/Children
12 and under; $25/Seniors 64+ & Students 13-18; $80/Family (2 Adults
and 2 children under 12 $10/with family rate for additional children
under 12. Group rates available. Purchase Tickets by phone
1-888-823-2001 or online at
www.canadianpassionplay.com.
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EASTER EVENTS
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FUNDRAISING
May
23-24 Spring Garage Sale at
Lighthouse Church, 9827E Horton Road SW, Calgary AB, all kinds of
antiques, collectibles, house wares, small furniture, small
appliances, toys, games, sporting goods, books, LP’s, CD’s, Movies
and more. Raising money for building fund. Accepting donations of
above items, no large appliances or large furniture and no clothing
or junk please. For more info call 640-2099.
June
12 The Calgary Dream Centre is having a “Night of
Laughter” Fundraiser!
Sought-after
speaker, award-winning humorist, and best-selling author, Phil
Callaway will be performing. Desserts will be served as well there
will be a silent auction. The event is on June 12th from 7pm to
10pm. Tickets are $100 and are eligible for an $80 tax receipt. All
proceeds go to the Calgary Dream Centre who is a partner in the ten
year plan to eradicate homelessness. For More information phone
Madeline at 243.5598 ext. 275.
Ongoing Your Care Group can provide full
support for a missionary in India! Ask me how. Kevin, Gospel for
Asia.
shlige@telusplanet.net.
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MEN
June
13-15 Church of God of Prophecy Men's Retreat at
Deervalley Meadows. For more info: 240-9140.
Ongoing Full Gospel Business Men’s
Fellowship Calgary’s Chapter, monthly breakfasts, inspiring
speakers, to find out more call: Wilfred: 280-8412, Eugene: 272-6204
or Douglas: 254-2616.
Ongoing In Lethbridge - Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship
International Lethbridge Chapter, monthly breakfasts, great
speakers, for more information call Al Myshrall at 403-327-8796 or
Sheldon Watson at 403-381-7919.
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PRAYER AND WORSHIP
May
1-10 10 Days of Prayer, 9am to 5pm at four Calgary locations,
Calgary Full Gospel Church, 917 – 14 Ave. SW, St. Michael’s Catholic
Community, 4716 Worcester Dr. SW, North West Family Church, 10307
Eamon Rd. NW, and First Alliance Church, 12345 – 40 St.
SE. 10-11 Global Day
Of Prayer, pray with millions of Christians around the world, three
locations in Calgary, Calgary Full Gospel Church, 917 – 14 Ave. SW,
St. Michael’s Catholic Community, 4716 Worcester Dr. SW, North West
Family Church, 10307 Eamon Rd. NW, freewill offering will be taken
for missions, for info call Colleen Pilgrim at (403) 244-2982 ext.
279 or email cmp280@telus.net.
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"UPRISING!" (our praise rises up) is an evening of worship that
McKenzie Towne Church has been hosting quarterly for over four
years. Come and "soak" in our intimate and reflective atmosphere and
let our unique worship leaders lead you through an evening of
thanksgiving and adoration. Start time is 7pm, on Saturday May 24th,
at #7 McKenzie Towne Gate SE. No child care provided. More info
contact Rhys Green at 257-5360 ext.224 or at
rhysg@mckenzietownechurch.com.
Ongoing Monthly OMF International Prayer Meeting, last
Sunday of each month, January to May; 3:30pm - 5pm,
interdenominational meeting, all are welcome, call Kathleen
286-2868.
Ongoing Quarterly City Wide Prayer Rally,
held at different churches throughout Calgary, co-sponsored by
Calgary Concerts of Prayer, Calgary Evangelical Ministerial
Association and other Inter-Denominational and Inter-Generational
and Inter-National Churches, for more information on dates, times
and locations email
info@calgaryprayerrally.com or visit
www.calgaryprayerrally.ca.
Ongoing City-Wide Prayer Weekly Meeting, Wednesdays 1-2
pm, Salvation Army Glenmore Temple, 921 - 68 Ave. SW, East door
entrance, interdenominational meeting, all are welcome, call John
282-8208.
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SEMINARS, RETREATS &
WORKSHOPS
May
17 Dealing with Rejection - a breakfast workshop. How do
we handle rejection from family, friends, relationships,
colleagues, church and society? How do we move past the hurt and
still keep living? This workshop will cover all aspects of
rejection to living life above rejection. 9am - 12.30pm, Carriage
House Inn, Macleod Trail SW. Cost: $20 per person. For more
information contact our office at 403-287-1015. If you have any
question please feel free to contact us at 403-287-1015 or visit
our website for more details at
www.totalwomanministry.com.
July
3 -5 Wesley Institute Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) Program
presents - Making Space for God Within: A 3 Day Christ Centered
Movement Workshop facilitated by Laurel Bridges, a Christian Dance
Movement Therapist and Dance for Healing Workshop Facilitatior.
Cost: 3 day workshop: $210. Saturday only: $75. For more information
contact Laurel Bridges at:
admissions@wesleydancetherapy.ca.
October
1-2 Sigmund Brouwer Beginners Young Writers Institute
Workshop. Highly successful & intensive one day writing camp for
boys & girls age 9-14. Presented by Canadian Home Educations
Resources, 108, Highfield Cres SE. Featuring Sigmund Brouwer,
best-selling author of the ever popular Sports Mysteries series;
Accidental Detectives, Mars Diaries, Winds of Light, Lighting on Ice
Series. Registration fee: $45/ student. Time: 9:30-2:30pm. Call
Alexa at (403) 243-4443 to register or for more information.
Enrolment limited. Call us or visit
www.CanadianHomeEducation.com for more details. Parents welcome.
3 Sigmund
Brouwer Advanced Young Writers Institute Workshop. This one day
follow up writing camp for young writers age 9-14 (who have attended
the beginner's workshop), is sure to be inspiring, motivational and
intensive. Featuring Sigmund Brouwer, best-selling author of over 60
dynamic youth fiction books including suspense thrillers CyberQuest,
Shot Cuts, & Double Helix. Presented by Canadian Home Education
Resources,108, Highfield Cres SE. Registration fee: $45/student.
Time: 9:30 to 2:30pm. Call Alexa at (403) 243-4443 to register or
for more information. Enrolment limited. Visit
www.CanadianHomeEducation.com for more details. Parents welcome
to attend.
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SENIORS
Ongoing
Open Door Seniors at 1307 – 4th Street SW. Weekly Programs: Mondays:
Movie Matinee, Tuesdays: Watercolor classes and Bridge, Wednesdays:
Cribbage and Whist, Thursdays: Music Appreciation and Alpha,
Fridays: Exercise and Bridge. And our SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS are:
Foot Care, Computer Classes , Good Food Box Program, Monthly
Luncheons, Treasure Chest Sales, Bottle Return Program. Call
269-7900.
Ongoing
Open Door Seniors, 1307 – 4th Street SW. Call 269-7900. Drop in
for a visit, bring a friend for coffee, read a book, peruse our
books for sale, or play a game. Other activities include Bridge on
Tuesdays and Fridays at 12 and Cribbage on Wednesdays at 1pm. Watercolors, Music Appreciation, Exercises Classes begin mid
September.
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SINGLES
MAY
9-11 Mother’s Day Weekend at Camp Kasota, weekend shared with families
and friends of ASM, Northminster United Church and Renfrew United
Church. CAMPFIRE, FUN, CANOEING!! Meals provided. Choose Cabin
Accommodation or stay in your RV. Register early and Save! Rates:
Adult (15 and over) $45, Children (6-14) $25, Children (2-5) $15,
Toddlers under 2 free. Register and pay by April 13/08-Early Bird-
and receive $5.00 off/person. Deadline to register is April 20. Fees
must be prepaid to hold space. ($20 non-refundable). Registration
forms available at ASM functions and Northminster UC. Come and enjoy
the great outdoors with friends. Car pool both ways.
9
Alternate activity: Adult Singles Ministry people like to share the
warm social experience at St. Andrew’s United Church at PATHWAYS, a
New Style Worship Experience. Join us at 6:00pm for a light supper,
cost $5/person, program starts at 7:00pm with lively music, worship
and great break-out groups. Come and share in this intergenerational
gathering. For info phone the church at 259-4080 or check on line at
www.andychurch.org.
23-26 20th annual Christian Singles Summit @ Glacier
Bible Camp at Hungary Horse, Montana. Speakers, worships, great
food, ministry, children's & teens events. Adult early bird
registration $125 by April 4, $135 later. One day $75. Children 12
and under free. Teens 13-18, one $75, two $100, max payment /family
$275. Includes meals, conference & lodging. To register call Michael
at (406) 721-4771, fax (406) 251-6650, email
mltate@hotmail.com or
details & registration
www.montanasinglesadvance.org.
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The Good News Festival. 4-9:30pm at Thorncliffe Community Hall,
5600 Centre St. N. Christians invite your non-Christian friends as
we will be preaching the Gospel as well as having a festival
Stampede-style! Free BBQ, Children's activities and more! Hosted
by AXIS ministries at Centre Street Church. For more info check
www.goodnewsfestival.ca.
JUNE
8 Annual FANNING CENTRE SERVICE. Sunday, June 15, 2008
Adult Singles Ministry people share a summer service with the folks
at the Fanning Centre, 722 16 Avenue NE, at 4pm. Please come early
to help porter the residents to the coliseum. Share a great faith
experience. Supper together following the service?
13 Early
summer wiener roast and potluck supper gathering, Friday, June 13,
2008 at Lorraine O’Neill’s home. Please phone an ASM member for
directions. Time: 6-10pm. Wieners, buns and condiments provided.
Please bring a salad or dessert, and lawn chairs. Cost: $5/person to
be split between thank you for hostess and a charity selected that
night. Come to share an evening with new and old friends in a lovely
backyard.
19 & 20
Annual FREE CLOTHING EXCHANGE at Northminster United Church, 3311
Centre Street NW. Thursday and Friday evenings 6-8pm. We invite you
to donate clean, reusable clothing for men, women and children for
clothing you need for yourself or your family. Clothing donations
gratefully accepted at Northminster United Church weekday mornings
the week of the exchange. “Do not feel you have to donate in order
to receive clothing”. Volunteers needed for setup Thursday morning
and cleanup Friday night. Phone an ASM member or leave message at
church office at 277-0322. NO DEALERS PLEASE!!
Ongoing Ministry
Of Singles Alive In Christ & Community (MOSAIC), for single adults
40+. Held at Centre Street Church every Thursday at 7:15 pm.
Refreshments, worship in song & music, message, small groups and
social events. Call the MOSAIC info line at 403-520-2690.
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SPEAKERS
May
13 & 14 Event: Building Faith at Home with guest speaker
Mark Holmen (author of Faith Begins at Home). Bonavista Evangelical
Missionary Church, 1509 Lake Ontario Dr SE, Calgary. Cost: $40.00.
Contact: Janice Franzen at 278-4518 or
janice@bonavistachurch.ca.
For session times and more information see website:
www.bonavistachurch.ca.
15 CALGARY, Thursday at 7 pm: Mission Café Cambodia at the
Radisson Airport Hotel in Calgary, 2120 - 16 Ave NE, Ph: (403)
291-4666. Hear the testimony of Dr. Setan Lee who miraculously
survived the killing fields and see and hear what God is doing today
in Cambodia. Refreshments and desserts will be served. Event is Free
but seating is limited so please help us by reserving your and your
friends’ places. Contact us at 1-800-871-0882 or by email to:
events@intercedenow.ca or visit our web serve and register there at:
www.intercedenow.ca/missioncafes.php. Sponsored by INTERCEDE
INTERNATIONAL, 201 Stanton St, Fort Erie, ON L2A 3N8.
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EDMONTON, Friday at 7 pm: Mission Café Cambodia at the Ramada Hotel
and Conference Centre in Edmonton, 11834 Kingsway NW (119th St &
Kingsway), Ph: (780) 454-5454. Hear the testimony of Dr. Setan Lee
who miraculously survived the killing fields and see and hear what
God is doing today in Cambodia. Refreshments and desserts will be
served. Event is Free but seating is limited so please help us by
reserving your and your friends’ places. Contact us at
1-800-871-0882 or by email to:
events@intercedenow.ca
or visit our web serve and register there at:
www.intercedenow.ca/missioncafes.php. Sponsored by INTERCEDE
INTERNATIONAL, 201 Stanton St, Fort Erie, ON L2A 3N8.
24 Special
Event with the author of “The Five Love Languages”, Gary Chapman
coming to Calgary. Toward a Growing Marriage, Saturday, May 24, 9am
- 3:30pm, Grace Baptist Church, 2670 Radcliffe Dr. SE. Tickets:$43
at Christian Publications, Blessings,
Mountainview
Bookstore (Cochrane). For more info: CCSB 932-5688 (Kathy or Khara).
June
8 Brian Young, Canadian missionary working in East
Asia, will be speaking at 10:30am at Lighthouse Church, 9827E Horton
Road SW, Calgary, AB, (a church affiliated with Minister's
Fellowship International). Brian's topic will be: "Working with
leaders on three continents on the expansion of missions in these
regions, especially focusing on the restricted access nations." For
more info call (403) 640-2099 or visit
www.calgarylighthouse.com.
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STAMPEDE EVENTS
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SUPPORT GROUPS &
HEALING MINISTRY
Ongoing Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre,
helping women in crisis, pregnancy tests, options counseling,
post-abortion support groups, birth mom’s groups, parenting and
pre-natal classes, #205, 925 – 7 Ave SW, Calgary, call 24-hour
hotline 403-269-3110 or visit
www.pregcare.com.
Ongoing Sonshine Community Services, Calgary, Christian
counseling specializing in family violence and abuse, call
243-2002, ext 206 or visit
www.sonshine.ab.ca or email
counselling@sonshine.ab.ca
Ongoing The 30-week Living Waters program, Thursday
evenings 7-10pm, is for Christians willing to embrace the truth of
their current situation, be open with others about their life and
deepen their relationship with Jesus. Topics covered include:
receiving the Father's love, confessing sin, learning the roots of
gender confusion, healing of memories and abuse, confronting
addiction and temptation and embracing the church as a healing
place. Applications should be processed by the 2nd week of
September. Contact us via our voice mail phone at 403-920-0298 or
write to Living Waters Calgary, PO Box 57082 RPT Sunridge, Calgary
AB T1Y 6R4 or visit
www.livingwaterscalgary.ca. Our email address is:
info@livingwaterscalgary.ca
Ongoing DivorceCare: video lessons and encouragement for
those going through separation or divorce, or with a divorce in the
past. You may join any week. Cost: $20 (scholarships available).
Monday evenings, 7-9pm, Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship, 333
Midpark Way SE (in Midnapore), 256-3167, or call Janice, 256-6610,
beaumusic@shaw.ca.
Ongoing GriefShare recovery seminar and support
group: Meets at South Calgary Community Church, 2900 Cedarbrae Drive
SW, beginning Monday at 7pm. For more info contact Wendy at 697-9948
or SCCC at 281-6755.
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WOMEN
May
23 Church of Immanuel invites all women of Calgary to
our Ladies Night. Dessert bar opens at 6.30pm, followed by door
prizes, worship, and great teaching on DVD. Our teacher this
month is Pat Harrison. This is the 2nd of a 3 part series on the
Ministry of the Holy Spirit. Enjoy some great fellowship and
excellent teaching. There is no cost to come, but an offering
will be received. 1512 - 1st Street SW. 262-3723.
June
14 AGLOW Women's Breakfast Meeting, Saturday, June 14. 9am
Continental Breakfast, Best Western Village Park Inn, 1804 Crowchild
Trail NW, Calgary. Come and hear Guest Speaker: Rabbi Cal & Jan
Goldberg, founders of Beth Shechinah, the messianic congregation in
Calgary AB. Come and hear a prophetic message on the role of Israel
and the Church in the Last Days! Tickets: $15; Reserve now! Call
Phyllis 201-9501.
July
10-13
“Be Not
Afraid” Lutheran Women’s Convention, at the University of
Calgary, MacEwan Hall, Calgary, AB. Dare to … laugh, dance,
think, create, imagine, change, celebrate! Hosted by the
National Evangelical Lutheran Women. Register online at
www.elw.ca by July 4. For further info contact Marilyn @
968-2049.
Ongoing The Mothers of Preschoolers Group at
First Alliance Church are pleased to present the entertaining and
informative video series Making Your Children Mind Without Losing
Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman. Children are welcome. For more info
contact Carole at 256-6912 or
chloe403@telus.net
Ongoing Organize your home, receive daily devotional
reminders, get fit, and "stay on-track," with tips and help from the
"Annie Groups." These are internet support groups for Christian
homemakers. For further information visit:
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com. We will be posting at
the "Christian Women Today (CWT)" forum, a ministry of Campus
Crusade for Christ Canada, committed to building an online community
providing articles that build and train women of faith to impact
their sphere of influence.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity: Servants Anonymous, founded
on Christian principles, is dedicated to meeting the needs of young
women (16-29) who are victims of prostitution or who are at risk of
entering prostitution. If you require further information you may
contact me at 205-5530 or e-mail me
jackie@servantsanon.com.
Ongoing Annie Groups - internet support groups for
Christian homemakers. For more info visit:
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com. We will be posting at
the "Christian Women Today (CWT)" forum, a ministry of Campus
Crusade for Christ Canada.
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YOUTH
June
14
Corps Bara Youth Dance Theatre Presents: Corps Bara
“Unplugged”, Saturday June 14 at 2:00 pm, Midpark Christian Assembly
260 Midpark Blvd SE. $10/person. For tickets please call: 254-4321.
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