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Belonging, Believing, Becoming in Christ
Pertencer, Crer, Tornar-se em Cristo
E d i t o r – E r r o l A n d e r s o n / G r a p h i c D e s i g n – B i l l G o o d b ra n d
• October / Outubro 2013 — Volume 2 Issue 7
340 Rebecca Street, Oak ville, Ontario L6K 1K3 • 905.845.2942 • www.cbcoak ville.ca
From the Editor
ent the October issue
It is a pleasure for Bill and me to pres
our Youth and Children’s
of Inside Central, and many thanks to
her contributions and for her
Pastor, Jacklyn Rondini Caveden for
translations.
sixtieth anniversary
Our next issue will coincide with our
celebrate that landmark.
celebrations, and much is planned to
issue. It is very much in
Please see “Upcoming Events” in this
and so I am sending a
order to be nostalgic at this milestone
milestones for the November
request for contributions about past
like contributions from our
issue. In addition, I would especially
teens and younger people.
Hope you enjoy reading this issue!.
Yours in Christ!
Errol Anderson
October 2013
Wednesday, October 16
Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
7:30-9:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry
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Sunday, October 20
10:00 a.m. – Induction Service for Pastorelect Jacklyn Rondini Caveden. Guest
Preacher: Rev. João Garcia
Sunday, October 27
10:00 a.m. – Guest Preacher: Layton
Friesen, King’s Community Church, Oakville
Sunday, November 3
10:00 a.m. – Guest Preacher - Rev. Pat
Nowlan, Central
Sun, Novmber 10
11:30 a.m. – Big Ideas - The Courtyard
Saturday, November 16
7:00 p.m. – 60th Anniversary Celebration
with light refreshments and entertainment
Sunday, November 17
10:00 a.m. – Combined 60th
Anniversary service with our former
Pastor Rev. Richard Root.
Wednesday, November 20
7:30 p.m. – Combined Missionary talk
with Joyce Hancock speaking of “loaves
and fishes”, “pain et poisson”
Saturday, November 23
8:30 a.m. – Fall Clean up
Sunday, November 24
10:00 a.m. – Church Budget meeting
following the service.
Sunday, December 1
7 pm. – Evening Combined Carol Service
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To our visitors. Welcome to the joy of worship
and the warmth of our congregation!
If you are searching for a local church home, we invite you to make
your home with us. If you are a newcomer, please include your
name, address, e-mail address and telephone number on the Contact
Cards. We’re glad you’re here! We encourage you to feel free to
participate in any church activities you read about in this bulletin.
If you have any questions, please speak with an usher.
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For complete listing please visit
www.cbcoakville.ca/calendar.html
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Gates of Inclusion
On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there
“
will be no night there. The glory and honour of
the nations will be brought into it.
”
- Revelation 21:25-26
In Revelation 21:25-25, John describes
the new Jerusalem - the City of God - as
a place where the gates of the city no
longer need to be shut: A place where
people can safely travel in and out of
the city walls through open gates of
inclusion.
You see, gates exist as a means of
moving us beyond protective walls
that serve to either keep people in or
else keep people out. While walls and
bolted gates can serve to protect us
from those we fear, they also isolate us from those we are
called to serve in Jesus’ name.
michel’s
musings
Open gates on the other hand exist to provide a
path through the very walls and fences that make it difficult, if not
impossible, for us to fulfil our mandate as disciples of Jesus Christ. Like the gates of the New Jerusalem,
it is God’s desire that our church gates be perpetually opened - fostering an environment of inclusion and
belonging.
However, creating and sustaining an inclusive community where people can enter freely across
generational, cultural, theological and linguistic barriers requires intentionality on our part. Sometimes,
it can be as easy as opening a gate and inviting others to travel through it with us. At other times, it may
require the breaking down of old walls that continue to divide us, and installing gates in their place.
Look around. Do you see gates of inclusion where young and old, lost and saved, churched and
unchurched men and women, English and Portuguese speakers can pass through and encounter one another?
Do you see old walls of division which are in desperate need of being torn down and replaced with gates of
inclusion?
May we at Central strive to be a place where our gates remain open and people experience a sense of
Belonging in Christ.
Pastor Michel, Belonging, Believing, Becoming in Christ
October 2013 — Page 2
Pertencer, Crer, Tornar-se em Cristo
Portuguese Ministry
Filhos de Abraão
Children of Abraham
... E não comeceis a dizer a vós
“
mesmos: Abraão é nosso pai; porque eu
... And do not begin to say to
“
yourselves, ‘Abraham is our father: for I
vos digo que até destas pedras Deus pode
say unto you that out of these stones God
dar filhos a Abraão.
”
- Lucas 3:8
Os judeus pensavam, como muitos cristãos ainda
hoje pensam, que o povo de Israel (aqueles que
descendem fisicamente de Abraão) tinha uma
especial vantagem diante de Deus em relação a
qualquer outro povo. Julgavam que o fato de Deus ter
escolhido Abraão para sucitar da sua descendência
um povo santo, concedia à descendência de Abraão
um tratamento especial.
Este é um erro comum dos judeus e de muitos
cristãos pelo mundo espalhados. Confundem a nação
de Israel com o Israel espiritual de Deus. Uma é a
realidade física, geográfica, política e militar. Outra,
completamente diferente, é a realidade espiritual.
O povo de Deus na terra é a Igreja, a comunidade
dos regenerados pelo Espírito Santo, a congregação
de todos os salvos, de todas as nações, povos, tribos,
línguas e culturas. O Israel espiritual de Deus não
é nacional, mas um povo que transcende toda e
qualquer fronteira.
O apóstolo Paulo ensina esta doutrina de forma
cristalinamente clara em suas epístolas. A verdadeira
circuncisão não é a da carne, mas a do coração,
operada não pelo homem, mas pelo Espírito de Deus.
Paulo ensina que os verdadeiros filhos de Abraão são
aqueles que seguem o caminho da fé, como Abraão
seguiu.
Não tenho nenhum parentesco sanguínio com
Abraão ou com qualquer dos seus descendentes
diretos. No entanto, sou filho de Abraão porque
creio como Abraão. Mais importante ainda: sou
filho de Deus pela fé em Jesus. Por sua graça Deus
me adotou como seu filho e me deu um novo nome.
Aleluia.
Rev. Dine Lota, Pastor, Portuguese Ministry
can give children unto Abraham.
”
- Lucas 3:8
The Jews thought, like many Christians today think
that the people of Israel (those physically descended
from Abraham) had a special advantage before
God in relation to any other people. They thought
that God chose Abraham for his descendants to be
a holy people, the descendants of Abraham gave
special treatment.
This is a common mistake of the Jews and many
Christians around the world. Confuse the nation
of Israel to the spiritual Israel of God. One is the
physical reality, geographical, political and military.
Another, completely different, is the spiritual
reality.
The people of God on earth is the Church, the
community of regenerated by the Holy Spirit, the
congregation of all the saved of all nations, peoples,
tribes, languages and cultures. The spiritual Israel
of God is not a nation but a people that transcend
any border.
The apostle Paul teaches this doctrine so crystal
clear in his epistles. The true circumcision is not
the meat, but the heart, operated not by man but by
God’s Spirit. Paul teaches that the true children of
Abraham are those who follow the path of faith,
like Abraham did.
I have no blood relationship with Abraham or any
of its direct descendants. However, I am the son
of Abraham because I believe as Abraham. Most
importantly I am a child of God by faith in Jesus.
By his grace God adopted me as his son and gave
me a new name. hallelujah
Rev. Diné Lota, Pastor, Portuguese Ministry
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Back To
Church
Sunday
Report
September 15,
2013 – CBC
Youth and
Children engaged
in an exciting
ministry outreach.
Station such as
Popcorn, Cotton
Candy, Cupcake decorating, Face Painting, Manicure and
Kids Tunnel were set-up on site to serve our local church
and friends of the community who joined us for this Back
to Church Sunday. How exciting it was to see visitors
we’d been praying for attending the event. Our youth and
children ministries came together to serve one another.
Specifically the youth were responsible for the stations
serving the younger generation, thus building bridges.
They did an awesome job.
We thank Joshua Belzile and Nathan Bell who arrived
early to set up the tables and provide support to our youth.
We stand excited to see how this event will bring fruits
throughout the year to our local church and ministries.
Domingo de Volta A
Igreja
15 de setembro, 2013 – Os Adolescentes e
Crianças da nossa Igreja embarcaram num
emocionante ministério de evangelismo
e missão. Montamos estacões na frente
da Igreja para servir nossas crianças
e comunidade. As estacões foram as
seguintes: Tenda de Pipoca, Algodão
Doce, Decoração de Cupcake, Pintura
Facial, Manicure e Tunel das Crianças.
Tudo isso para servir a nossa Igreja local
e os amigos ali convidados. Como foi
emocionante ver os visitantes pelo qual estávamos orando.
Os adolescentes foram responsáveis pelas estações para
assim servirem a geração mais nova, especificamente o
ministério infantil da EBD, com o objetivo de aumentar o
relacionamento entre os dois ministério. Eles fizeram um
excelente serviço ao Senhor.
Agradecemos Joshua Belzile e Nathan Bell, que
chegaram cedo para montar as mesas e prestar apoio aos
nossos adolescentes. Ficamos na expectativa em como este
evento irá trazer frutos ao longo do ano para o ministério
local da nossa Igreja Central.
Jacklyn Caveden, Youth and Children’s Ministry
Seniors Ministry
Seniors Group Lunch-in
September 19, 2013 – Seniors Group Lunch-in
such a delightful event. What a privilege it was
to sit with such Godly and wise individuals. I
praise the Lord for Godly man and woman who
go before us leaving us an example to follow. The
meal prepared by Deolinda Pereira was delicious.
Following that, there were songs of worship and
encouragement filling the church ambience with
praise and thanksgiving. Thank you, Lord for the
opportunity to sit in on such an event as this.
Dia 19 de Setembro de 2013 – Encontro da
Terceira Idade. Que privilegio foi participar desse evento
tao especial ao lado de pesssoas sabias e piedosas. Foi um
tempo de comunhao ao redor da mesa muito especial. A
nossa querida irma Deolinda Pereira preparou uma sopa
deliciosa estilo portuguesa. Em seguida enquanto louvavam
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ouviamos os louvores pelas salas da Igreja. Obrigada
Senhor pela oportunidade de participar de um dia como
esse. Um dia louvor e gratidao.
Jacklyn Caveden, Youth and Children’s Ministry
Pertencer, Crer, Tornar-se em Cristo
Highlights from Board of
Ministry and Outreach
Errol Anderson agreed to be our Chair for the
coming year. Board members will serve on the
following teams:
• Portuguese Language Ministry (PLM) Deolinda
Periera, Paulo Rebelo with Pastor Dine;
• Children and Youth Ministry: Kathy Geisler and
Francisco Braz with Pastor Jacklyn;
• English Language Ministry (ELM)
Audrey Caldwell and James Fletcher with
Pastor Michel.
It was the Board’s decision to send $6,000 from
Central Baptist’s 2012 surplus funds to Canadian
Baptist Ministries; to be directed towards the
relief efforts in Lebanon under the supervision of
Global Field Staff, Rupen Das. Quoting from FALL
MOSAIC 2013 “CBM’s partner, the LSESD, is
working through a network of inter-denomination
churches in Lebanon and inside Syria to provide food
aid for close to 30,000 people, medicine and medical
assistance, safe places for children through local
church programs...” These funds were sent along with
the prayers of Central Baptist Church.
Looking into the future we have booked Camp
Kwasind for Sept. 12-14, 2014 for a Central Baptist
Church retreat.
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Rev. Pat Nowlan, Board of Ministry and Outreach
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SPECIAL PRAYERS
“
Prayer List
Therefore I tell you,
whatever you ask for in
prayer, believe that you
have received it, and it
will be yours
Mark 11:24
”
Let us remember our brothers & sisters in our
prayers especially:
• Dorothy Barnard who is recovering in hospital.
• June McBurney who is recovering from a fall.
• Yvanice Goulart who is recovering from surgery
• Jerry Roskaft who is back in hospital and is
experiencing complications from his illness.
• Kayla, a young friend of the Wilsons who will
undergo Chemotherapy.
Primary Source – The Gospel
of Mark
The First and Third Wednesda
ys of each month - 7:30
- 9:00 p.m.
Led by Pastor Michel, this semi-m
onthly evening English
language Bible Study and Discus
sion group is currently
studying the Gospel of Mark. We
meet in the Anderson
Room at Central
Sixtieth Anniversary Committee
st
Tickets for the Saturday, Nov 16th celebrations are now on sale.
Ch
urch
Anniversary
Tickets can be purchased after Sunday services outside the sanctuary.
Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children (12 and under) and children under
2 are free. There is a family maximum of $25. We are also looking for
people to contribute to the entertainment portion of the evening. If you
would like to participate, please see Winnie Spencer to sign up. Hope to
see you all there!
Blessings,
Marcy Scott, Chair, 60th Anniversary Committee.
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Our weekly meetings are filled with Bible
Studies followed by small group discussions
and fellowship time. It is a joy to see the youth
coming together and building bridges with one
another and with those who join in from the
community. It is encouraging to see the youth
working out their gifts and talents. On a particular Wednesday one
youth brought the Bible Study. On another occasion two other youth (one from the
English Language Ministry and another from the Portuguese language ministry) lead
together the one-on-one Bible study groups. We are growing together as a Church and
ministry.
October 27-29 the youth are engaging in a spiritual retreat at Scott Mission camp.
Twenty-two youth are registered and will embark on a life-changing weekend. We are
excited for what the Lord is doing and will do in the lives of each and every one of
these.
Jacklyn Caveden, Youth and Children’s Ministry
Encontro dos Adolescentes
Nossas reuniões semanais sao com estudos bíblicos seguidos por pequenos grupos
e tempo de comunhão e adoração. Que alegria ver o grupo crescendo junto em Cristo
e desenvolvendo seus talentos. Em uma determinada Quarta-Feira uma de nossos
adolescentes dirigiu o Estudo Bíblico e em outra ocasião, duas outras adolescentes
dirigiram o Estudo Bíblico em grupos (Uma do Ministério de Lingua Portuguesa e
outra do Ministério de Lingua Inglesa). Estamos crescendo juntos como Igreja e corpo
de Cristo.
Nos dia 27-29 de Setembro estaremos no retiro espiritual na Missão Scott em
Caledon. Vinte e dois jovens estão registrados e vão embarcar em um final de semana
de crescimento espiritual e mudança de vida. Estamos animados para o que o Senhor
está fazendo e vai fazer na vida de cada um destes.
Jacklyn Caveden, Youth and Children’s Ministry
Choir Practices
Proposed Thursday night practices:
October 10 & 24
November 14, 21, 28
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Finance Update
Revenues, Eight Months ended August 2013
Actual
General Offerings
Other Income – Rentals
Total Revenue
$186,955
$ 33,416
$220,371
BudgetBetter/(Worse)
$211,400
$ 22,000
$233,400
($24,455)
$ 11,416
($13,029)
Let us try to pick up the relatively significant shortfall over the next couple of months.
Anniversary Fundraiser
Almost there! We need less than $2,000 to achieve the objective. Keep up the great work. We are almost ready to
commence the major project of the fundraiser - our Foyer/vestibule upgrading. Congratulations!!!
Dwight Nowlan, Chair, Board of Finance
From our Treasurer
Coming Soon!
Starting in January 2014, we will be launching a Pre-Authorized Offering
Program (POP) for donations to the Church, made possible through
FaithLife Financial. For anyone who chooses to enroll, offerings
will be made by a monthly pre-authorized debit from your bank
account. Regular withdrawals will aid you in your own budgeting
and eliminate the need for cash or cheques on Sunday mornings.
All information is completely confidential, and all contributions will
continue to be eligible for charitable tax receipts from the Church. You can subscribe or unsubscribe,
adjust your monthly amount, or change banking information at any time. Enrollment forms will be
available at our Annual Budget Meeting on Sunday, November 24th. If you are unable to attend
the meeting but would like an enrollment form, or if you have any questions or would like further
information, please contact Suzanne Houser, Treasurer.
Suzanne Houser, Treasurer.
And Finally…
Thank you to all who have contributed to this issue. We would love to have more participation,
especially from the Portuguese congregation. Do let the church office know if you have any items,
family news, ministry interests etc. Also, if you would like to receive this Newsletter by e-mail, please
also let the church office know.
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