Ministry

What’s Going On, Winter 2012

Tuesday Women’s Group

This is another “After Alpha” group that meets in an evening time slot to serve working women. This winter we’ll be taking the Essential 100 Bible Reading Challenge. Join us to take your faith to a new level and to develop a personal Bible reading habit. And if you miss the weekly message, you can always download it from the sidebar on this page!

When: Tuesday evenings at 7:30
Where: At the church
Contact: Clarene Hill, 416-284-0728

Thursday Women’s Group

Women sharing and learning together. We come with broken relationships, aches and pains, and addictions we’ve just got to get rid of. Book studies, encouraging talks, sharing, and prayer together. We go below the surface; for more than “fluff,” give us a try with this “After Alpha” group.

When: Thursday mornings, 9:15— 11:00
Where: At the church
Contact: Katherine Heal, 905-420-4549

Chartwell Study Group

Sharing how the Bible applies today, directly and powerfully from lives lived long and well—that’s what happens at these meetings. If your weekday mornings ever seem slow or uneventful, why not consider giving this group a try? You don’t have to live at the Chartwell residence to participate in this ~After AIpha course:- . .‘.

When: Every other Wednesday morning. 10:00—11:00 .
Where: Chartwell residence, 1801 Valley Farm Rd
Facilitator: Anne Johannisse, 905-683-7311

Silent Prayer Retreat

What do we say in prayers on the weekend before Easter? How do we acknowledge Jesus’ sacrifice in our prayer life? Last year we studied Henri Nouwen’s The Way of the Heart, which taught that we connect with God through solitude, silence, and prayer. The silent retreat ended the course with was so popular that it’s back for a third year on the weekend of Palm Sunday.

This “After Alpha” retreat is an ideal opportunity for everyone to grow closer to God as we find our quiet corners in the building and come back together to share what each of us has experienced.

When: Fri., Mar. 23, 7—9 p.m. & Sat., Mar. 31, 9—2:30
Where: At the church
Cost: Donation for continental breakfast and lunch on Sat.
Facilitator: John Bigham, 905-683-7311

The Marriage Course

A romantic candlelight dinner. Talking with one another every week about your relationship. Being inspired by practical—and humorous—teaching that will
lead to deeper commitment, familiarity, and intimacy. What woman wouldn’t long to sign up for an opportunity like that? Too good to be true? Not at all. In
fact, it’s exactly what the Marriage course is about. If you can dream of  your marriage being even a teeny bit better, this unthreatening “After Alpha”
course is the place for you.

How long: 8 weeks
Starting: Thursday, 26 Jan., 6:30 p.m. for dinner
Where: At the church
Cost: $45 per couple for materials, plus a suggested donation of $5 per person per week for dinner.
Facilitators: Al and Clarene Hill, 416-284-0728

New Members’ Course

Ever imagine yourself standing up at the front of the church to proclaim your love for Jesus as you join His church? Before you do, we need to explore together what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of our branch of His Church.

We’ll get to know one another a bit and consider both the joys and privileges and the costs and responsibilities of membership in five session together. This is also the preparatory course for adult baptism.

How long: 3 weeks
When: Starting: Sun., April NN, 7:00 p.m.
Where: To be announced
Facilitator: John Bigham, 905-683-7311