Last Friday night, Agnes and I were in the small town of Langley on Whidbey Island (WA, USA) to attend a concert given by a group called “The Rural Characters”. One of the group members is a good friend of ours and this is the third year in a row we have attended this performance in the local theatre. What we enjoy each year is the presentation of original songs (written by the members about the local community), good music, humour and the sense of community in this small town. The proceeds from this annual event go toward supporting local artists to develop their skills. It seems to me that in Christian community we need to do likewise, encouraging each other to use the gifts that God has given to each and every one of us.
Partners in Mission
On Sunday we will hold our annual Partners in Mission Appeal altar service. For several Sundays now we have been featuring the needs of the Army’s work in Tanzania. Last year we raised $20,000 to support our brothers and sisters in developing countries and we have set a goal of $22,000 for 2009. The reality is that we are in tough economic times. If it’s tough for us, think how difficult it is for those in places such as Tanzania where food, clean water, medical assistance, and other necessities of life are hard to come by. It is important that Cascade Community Church members give meaningfully and sacrificially when the invitation is given. Please think and pray about your gift before you arrive on Sunday morning.
Walk for Kids
The kids of the church are doing their bit for Partners in Mission with a sponsored walk on Sunday afternoon at Centennial Park, Mill Lake. It’s going to be great weather so come and join us at 1:00 p.m. after church at Shelter #4, Mill Lake!
High School Graduates
We celebrate with those who have graduated! Stephen Ivany, Ben Lowell, Greg Merkel, Shay Starchuk and Lydja Wagner graduated this week, and we will recognize this achievement in church in a few weeks.
Bringing Transformation to Abbotsford
A letter was received this week by Centre of Hope staff from a former client in which she referred to the help given to her by the staff as saving her life, and that with God’s help she is now on a journey of healing and restoration. This our vision at Cascade, that more and more lives will be transformed, and more and more people will enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
On Sunday we will continue to RUN THE RACE and we will be RUNNING FOR THE PRIZE!
See you Sunday!
Ross Hailes
