December 22, 2010 Agnes and I want to take this opportunity to wish our Cascade church family a very happy and holy Christmas and a God blessed new year for 2011! Thank you for the way in which you show your love and support to us in so many ways throughout the year. We are [...]
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December 22, 2010
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December 17, 2010
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Agnes and I had a great two weeks with family and friends in Australia recently. We had a number of special family events to attend including a wedding, a couple of birthdays and a baby dedication. It was a special treat to attend the first birthday party of our grandson, Samuel! It was also a solemn [...]
November 19, 2010
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Agnes and I will be leaving for a vacation in Australia following our church service on Sunday morning. I will be conducting a nephew’s wedding and dedicating a niece’s baby while we are in Melbourne. Agnes will also have an opportunity to share in a ceremony to scatter the ashes of her sister, Christine, who [...]
November 12, 2010
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Yesterday at the Abbotsford Remembrance Day Services we were represented by Deb Lowell and Andy Kwak. Deb laid a wreath on behalf of The Salvation Army and Andy marched with the Fire Brigade group in his capacity as Chaplain. The Salvation Army has been associated with the Armed Forces in both world wars and continues [...]
November 5, 2010
Posted in Pastor's Communication, tagged Brengle Institute, Commitment Sunday, Culinary Arts School, Harvest Party, Mission Board, Remembrance Sunday on November 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Agnes left today for a Salvation Army Officer’s conference in Ontario. The conference is entitled a “Brengle Institute” and focuses on Holy Living and spiritual development. I know that Agnes will appreciate your prayers so that she will gain the best benefit out of the conference. Commitment Sunday I am grateful to God for the [...]
October 28, 2010
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Thank you so much for the many expression of congratulations toward Agnes and me on the arrival of our first granddaughter, Adelaide Christina Lyons. Mother and baby are both home and doing well. Nanna Hailes has now arrived home also looking somewhat tired after a hectic week caring for multiple grandchildren. We feel wonderfully blessed! [...]
October 22, 2010
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I just have to tell you that Agnes and I have a brand new grand-daughter! Adelaide Christina Lyons was born on Wednesday 20 October, weighing in at 6lb 13oz! We want to thank God for her safe arrival and that our daughter, Kerryn, survived the C-section surgery. There is no doubt that babies make an [...]
October 15, 2010
Posted in Pastor's Communication, tagged Brunch, Centre of Hope, Corrie Franson, Home Missions, Men's Breakfast on October 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I just have to mention the miners rescue in Chile this week. As the press have been saying, “Good news at last!” It was heartwarming and exhilarating to see the family reconciliations take place hour after hour and also to observe the many expressions of faith in God throughout the ordeal. You may have seen [...]
October 8, 2010
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IDENTITY – Character and Calling in Christ Thanksgiving weekend gives us an opportunity to reflect on the many people and many things that we are thankful for. Family and friends and our beautiful country of Canada are obvious things that come to mind when we think of being grateful. However, above all else, we thank [...]
September 24, 2010
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IDENTITY – Character and Calling in Christ September 24, 2010 Agnes and I were privileged to share a few days retreat this week at the beautiful Cedar Springs Conference Centre in Sumas. This is the second year we have attended this event, and once again we were blessed to share in worship and fellowship with [...]
