December 2014

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877 Wilkes Ave. | Winnipeg, Manitoba | R3P 1B8

204.989.6740 | www.grantmemorial.ca December Issue

Nov 30, 2014 — Jan 3, 2015

Grant Memorial Church & Linden Christian School present...

2 Grant Memorial Church | 877 Wilkes Ave | Winnipeg, MB R3P 1B8 | 204.989.6740 | [email protected]

IN THIS ISSUE

FACILITY & OFFICE HOURS

Office:

Mon - Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Building

Sunday | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Mon - Fri | 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Christmas & New Year’s Hours

Office Hours: Wed, Dec 24 & Dec 31 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Building Hours: Wed, Dec 24 | 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Building Hours: Wed, Dec 31 | 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Building & Offices CLOSED: Dec 25, Dec 26 & Jan 1, Jan 2

welcome! Here at Grant Memorial, we’re excited to help you develop connections

with God, with each other and with our community. These connections

can meet you wherever you are — emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.

It’s our desire to provide everyone who worships here with easy access

to information. This publication does just that by highlighting activities,

events and serving opportunities in our church. There are opportunities

for everyone, whether you are a young person, a married couple, a

student or enjoying your retirement years.

We encourage you to pursue God’s purposes for all people, which

includes living and learning as a community that loves one another. We

hope you catch a glimpse of God’s kingdom purposes here and that

you experience a welcoming community. We invite you to take a

journey with us!

Care & Prayer | page 04

Small Groups | page 05

Spiritual Formation | page 06

Worship Arts | page 07

Gifts & Offerings | page 08

Linden Christian School | page 09

World Mission| page 10

12 Days of Christmas | page 11

Children’s Ministry | page 12

Youth Ministries | page 14

Women’s Ministries | page 16

Men’s Ministries | page 17

Young Adults | page 17

55+ | page 18

Grant Café | page 19

General Interest | page 19

Forms & Directory | pages 20-23

Weekend Services Worship Alive | 9:00 a.m.

A traditional service that draws from historical expressions of faith…

organ, hymnody, creeds, choir, scripture reading, faith stories.

Live at Eleven | 11:00 a.m.

A contemporary service with a band leading in worship through song,

media clips, and current stories and illustrations.

WORSHIP SERVICES | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

ONE SERVICE ONLY @ 10:30 A.M.

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NEW TO GRANT?

Are you new to Grant Memorial? If so, we invite

you to learn what we’re all about.

There are several ways to get connected that will

help you get to know us better and learn how we

can best serve you:

Contact us by email:

[email protected].

Fill out a Welcome Card on Sundays. Place

it in the offering basket during the weekend

service or drop it off at the Information Desk

in the South Hall.

Visit the Welcome Centre on Sunday

morning. It is located next to the Information

Desk in the South Hall.

Complete the forms on pages 20 and 22 of

the Event Guide to receive email updates and

to volunteer.

JANUARY SERIES

GOSPEL OF JOHN

When all Else Fails ~

a series of six talks for a

fresh start for the new year!

January 4 .......................................... When all else fails… Read the Instructions (John 1:1-18)

January 11 ........................................ When all else fails… Stay Focused (John 1:29-50)

January 18 ........................................ When all else fails… Expect a Miracle (John 2:1-11)

January 25 ........................................ When all else fails… Upset your Apple Cart (John 2:13-25)

February 1 ......................................... When all else fails… Believe (John 3:1-21)

February 8 ......................................... When all else fails… Admit It (John 4:1-42)


CELEBRATING STEPHEN MINISTRY

Stephen Ministry is celebrating 40 years of carrying

out its mission to “equip God’s people for the work

of ministry” (Ephesians 4:12). More than 600,000 lay

people in over 12,000 congregations – including ours

at Grant – have been trained to bring life change and

support to individuals going through trouble. Over

65,000 Stephen Leaders have been equipped at

Leader Training Courses over the years.

Stephen Ministers provide more than four million

hours of one-to-one, Christ-centered care each year.

Our church provides more than 1000 hours of care

to people in our congregation and community each

year. These are big numbers, but the best part is

that lives are being changed through this ministry

and perhaps yours could change too? Contact us

if you are in need of some support in your life.

Stephen Ministry Leaders:

Shawna Jamieson (204.837.5107; [email protected])

Don Lewis (204.668.6695)

Glenn Miller (204.989.6763; [email protected])

Lynn Stevens (204.888.0475; [email protected])

SUPPORT GROUPS

Support Groups are established around specific

needs or concerns in life. Our groups are led by

people who have experienced the same struggles

that you may be facing. We meet together in the

context of a confidential group, supported by a

study guide centered on biblical principles. Pre-

registration is required.

To learn more or to register, contact the church office

(204.989.6740; [email protected].)

PRAYER

To pray with someone...

On Sundays mornings a team of men and women

wearing red lanyards are available for prayer and

encouragement. We call this Touch Point. They are

safe individuals you can share concerns with, and

they will pray for your needs. To speak with one of

them, make your way to the front of the auditorium

at the end of the service or visit the Prayer Chapel.

To receive prayer support for your needs…

Submit your request through our online prayer

community. Follow the link on the home page of

the website: www.grantmemorial.ca.

Email your request to [email protected].

Telephone the church office (204.989.6740) and

provide your request(s).

Submit a request on the Welcome Card that is

made available on Sunday morning in the bulletin.

Group Prayer also takes place Sunday mornings at

8:30 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel. This is an opportunity

to pray for Grant Memorial and its mission, the

leadership, and church ministries.

prayer care &

Support & Encouragement Our Care Ministry provides care and support for individuals who are not connected to a Small Group or who

may be experiencing a special need. We are here to provide practical support and to encourage you through

the transitions, challenges, and sorrows of life.


In need of prayer and encouragement? Pastor Glenn Miller is available for home or hospital visits.

To request a visit, call 204.989.6763 or email [email protected].

Connect in Community

Small groups are a great place to connect with

others and with Jesus. They provide us with the

opportunity to experience a sense of belonging

in community and to grow together in Christ.

To get connected in a small group or to learn

more: [email protected].

small groups

Living Life Together

PRAYER WEEKEND | JANUARY 23 - 25

Special messages and corporate prayer each

evening.


Core Courses CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED | JANUARY 28 – MARCH 25

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free, includes supper

The Christianity Explored course is an opportunity to

explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening

atmosphere. It takes place around a dinner table in small

groups. It’s a great place to meet other people and ask

questions without feeling embarrassed. Dinner is on us.

Childcare available upon request. To register, contact

the church (204.989.6740; [email protected]).

DISCIPLESHIP EXPLORED | JANUARY 28 – MARCH 18

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free, includes supper

Looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we will explore

the meaning of Paul’s words, “for me to live is Christ and

to die is gain.” This is a great follow up course for people

who have attended Christianity Explored.

Core Courses BAPTISM CLASS | DECEMBER 7 & 14

Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Baptism: January 11

Are you interested in being baptized? Attend this two-

day course where we discuss the importance of baptism

and walk through the steps to being baptized at Grant.

To register, contact the church office (204.989.6740 or

[email protected]).

Sunday Learning Communities

WINNING WITH PEOPLE |JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 8

Sundays, 9:00 a.m. | Facilitator: Garry Nickel

Relationships are at the heart of every positive human

experience. John Maxwell, a master communicator and

relational expert, makes learning about relationships

accessible to everyone. The most sophisticated leaders

will pick up on skills that will make them even better, and

relational novices will learn skills that can transform them

into relational dynamos.

spiritual formation

Building Knowledge, Character & Skills

To learn more or to register for a class, contact Susan Moore

(204.989.6756; [email protected]), or visit the website (www.grantmemorial.ca).

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WORSHIP TEAM REHEARSALS

Live at Eleven Team

Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. | Auditorium

Sound Check | Saturdays | 10:15 a.m.

Worship Alive Team

Saturdays | 9:15 a.m. | Auditorium

Sound Check | Sundays| 8:00 a.m.

CHOIR REHEARSALS

Golden Echoes Choir

Tuesdays | 1:00 p.m. | Room 144

NO CHOIR rehearsal December 23 & 30

Live at Eleven Choir

Wednesday, December 10 | 7:00 p.m. | Aud.

Sunday, December 14 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 270

(Last choir rehearsal of 2014)

Singing Sunday, December 14

Celebration Choir

Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. | Room 270

NO CHOIR rehearsal December 25 & January 1

Christmas Special Choir

Thursdays | 8:15 p.m. | Room 270

Learning Communities, con’tBURNING QUESTIONS | JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 22

Sundays, 9:00 a.m. | Facilitator: Charlie Lucking

Apologist Andy Bannister travels across three

countries, talking to people of all faiths (and none)

in search of clarity for the “big” questions such as:

Is there a God? If so… why is there evil and

suffering?

There are thousands of religions: which one is

true?

Can we take the Bible seriously or is it just a

myth?

THE HEART’S TREASURE |SCRIPTURE MEMORY CLUB

Sundays, 10:15 –11:00 a.m. | Facilitator: Yuri Hooker

What’s keeping you from memorizing Scripture?

Trouble getting started? Not able to stick with it?

Can’t even remember where you parked the car?

Find strength in numbers by joining the Scripture

Memory Club. We are memorizing verses from

Robert Morgan’s clear and user-friendly book, “100

Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart”. The

Scripture Memory Club meets on Sundays between

10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to practice and hold one

another accountable.

Workshops & Seminars LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST | SATURDAY, JANUARY 10

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Facilitator: Ken “Chopper” Wilson

This Saturday morning seminar is designed for all

those in leadership, both within our church

community and the marketplace. We will be

stretched and challenged to think like leaders.

WORSHIP SERVICES | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

ONE SERVICE ONLY @ 10:30 A.M.


NEWS OF NOTE

To help you with your year-end giving, donation statements

showing donations from January 1, 2014 to November 30,

2014 will be in your church mailboxes starting December 7,

2014.

Charitable receipts for the year 2014 will be provided in

January/February 2015.

2015 Offering Envelopes will be in your church mailboxes

starting December 7, 2014. Using numbered envelopes helps

us to accurately process donations. Numbered envelopes are

available upon request at [email protected].

Thank you for your gifts supporting what God is doing here at

Grant and around the world.

NEW METHOD OF GIVING | INTERNET BANKING

We are pleased to introduce a new way to donate to Grant

Memorial using internet banking. If you would like to use this

method, here are the instructions:

1. Log into your bank or credit union internet banking site.

2. Select “Add Payee/New Vendor”.

3. Search for Grant Memorial Baptist Church. If you cannot find

Grant Memorial, you may need to contact your credit union to

have the church added to their payee list.

4. Enter your Grant Memorial “Account Number”. To receive an

account number, please contact Rob Thornhill in our Finance

Office ([email protected] or 204.989.6737). Please

note that this is not your offering envelope number.

5. Make your donation as you would any other internet banking

payment.

6. Charitable donation receipts will be accumulated and issued

annually.

If you have questions, please contact Rob Thornhill in our finance

office ([email protected]; 204.989.6737).

gifts & offerings

Thank you for supporting the

ministries of Grant Memorial

Church. We seek to be good

stewards of your gifts, taking great

care in how we manage and track

the resources entrusted to us.

For your convenience, we provide

several different ways for you to

give.

Give online via credit card or

through your Paypal account

at www.grantmemorial.ca.

Give in person, by placing

your gifts in an offering basket

during any worship service or

giving your contribution at the

church reception desk on

Sunday morning (8:30 a.m. –

1:00 p.m.) and midweek

(8:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m.).

Give a pre-authorized

donation by establishing an

automatic withdrawal from

your account.

Give by donating assets (like

publicly listed securities or

shares).


linden christian school

MIDDLE YEARS CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT

CHRIST AS THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS!

Thursday, December 11 | 7:00 p.m. | Auditorium

Family and friends are warmly invited to Linden

Christian School’s Middle Years Choral

Christmas Concert. Guests can anticipate choir

performances from our grades 5 – 8 choirs, a

Christmas atmosphere, and the celebration

Jesus as the Gift of Christmas!

EARLY YEARS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

WE THREE SPIES

Thursday, December 18 | 7:00 p.m. | Auditorium

Don’t miss the Kindergarten to Grade 4

students in their Christmas Musical production

– “We Three Spies”. This Christmas, their

mission, should they choose to accept it, is to

join We Three Spies as they blow their cover to

proclaim Joy to the World!

K - 12 CHRISTMAS CHAPEL

Friday, December 19 | 8:30 a.m. | Auditorium

Join Linden Christian School students and staff

for this annual celebratory Chapel. A Charlie

Brown Christmas Question will include

Christmas carols, skits and musical

performances, as well as some special school

traditions.

To learn more

about LCS

Christmas

celebrations, see

page 11 of the

Event Guide!

www.lindenchristian.org

DONATIONS OF PUBLICLY LISTED SECURITIES

(SHARES)

Did you know that you can receive a special tax

benefit when you make a gift of publicly listed

securities such as shares, bonds, mutual funds,

etc?

“The increase in the value (profit) of shares

realized upon the sale of those shares is called a

capital gain. Typically 50 percent of that capital

gain is taxable. However, a special tax benefit is

available to individuals who do not cash out their

shares but who donate the shares directly as a

gift-in-kind to a registered charitable

organization.” ~ Canadian Council of Christian

Charities CCCC Bulletin August 2006

When transferring shares to a registered charity,

such as Grant Memorial Baptist Church or Linden

Christian School, the capital gains do not need to

be reported as income and are therefore not

taxable.

To donate shares, you can follow the process

outlined below:

•Share owner contacts his/her own broker and

advises of transfer

•Broker will complete Authorization to Transfer

and Request for Charity Beneficiary forms

available at GMBC, or go to https://

www.cccc.org/ctf. Upon receipt of shares,

Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC),

will redeem the shares and provide a charitable

receipt to the donor. The receiving charity (GMBC

or LCS) will receive a cheque for the donation

and contact information for the donor

•Charitable receipts are issued by CCCC for the

value at the time of transfer

If you have any questions, or would like to make a

gift of listed securities (shares), please contact:

Diana Koldyk, FCMA

Chief Financial Officer

Grant Memorial Baptist Church

204.989.6749

[email protected]


world mission World Mission is fully committed to glorifying God by making disciples. We provide opportunities for people to

encounter Jesus Christ, to be engaged in relationship with Christ and others, and to be empowered to

serve. We express these efforts through the initiative areas of local partnerships, indigenous church growth,

endorsed missionaries, short-term missions, special projects, and denominational support.

Reaching our Community & Beyond

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD (OCC)

& TURN ON THE TAP

Our annual Operation Christmas Child shoe box

campaign and Turn On The Tap water filter initiative

was a huge success thanks to you! Through your

generosity, 2,972 shoe boxes were packed and

over 95 water filters are being purchased for

communities in need. (As of November 25,

$14,431.35 has been given to the water filter

initiative.)

Thank you for responding to the call to “build one

more box” as 447 MORE boxes came in this year

than last! Additionally, at least 22 MORE water

filters will be purchased this year because you

freely gave. An extra special thank you to all the kids

in Children’s Ministry who collected an extra $93.89

in offerings which will to go to OCC to help with

shipping costs. ~ Lori Bettig

AIM | PRAYER

Advancing Indigenous Missions

Location: AIM Office (235 Princess Street)

Please check the AIM website (www.aimi.ca) for the

date and time. Keith Peters ([email protected];

204.957.8784).

AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST | MISSION TRIP

Ambassadors for Christ Canada is planning a

mission trip to Cambodia in November 2015. The

team will be limited to 8 and will be ministering in

army camps, a prison and visiting villages to share

the gospel. For information on this opportunity,

please contact Brian Hamilton ([email protected]).

EBOLA | RELIEF EFFORT

Thanks to your incredible generosity, $15,184.50

has been received (as of November 25) to assist in

the Ebola Relief Effort. Donations will continue to be

collected until November 30.

NAVIGATORS | SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

There are some great places to help in the city of

Winnipeg with university students and with children

who find themselves in challenging economic or

social situations through an afterschool program.

Roger Berrington, Regional Director with the

Navigators, has opportunities to support his work

with university students by providing dinners for 25

hockey players and guests in a biweekly chapel

dinner and discussion or by helping with an annual

Christmas brunch for almost 100 university athletes

in early December.

Roger is also the founder of an afterschool program

and you can support this through providing dinners

for 40 under-resourced children and 20 instructors

or by driving kids to their university experiences in a

school bus.

If this is of interest please contact Roger

([email protected]) or World Mission

([email protected]).


GRANT MEMORIAL CHURCH & LINDEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!

Advent Sunday, November 30 | 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Christmas Sanity: A Survival Guide for the Holidays | “Start Believing”

Tuesday, December 2 | 7:00 p.m.

Women’s Ministry presents A Connect Cafe Christmas | Carol, Cake

& Story… featuring Juno-nominated duo Erin Propp & Larry Roy, and

the faith story of Terrie Sherbino.

Saturday, December 6 | 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. (No cost, but ticket required)

Children’s Ministries presents Wonders of His Love | A Family

Christmas Celebration. Tickets available on Sundays or by calling the

church office. Meal seatings at 4:00 & 6:00 (ham, potatoes, corn, gravy,

buns & salad). 5:00 p.m. | Singing & Storytelling. Activities throughout

the evening (gym games, crafts, cookie decorating, photo booth).

Advent Sunday, December 7 | 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Christmas Sanity | “Some Peace & Quiet”

Sunday, December 7 | 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy a Christmas musical by the Golden Echoes Choir: Born is the

King!

Thursday, December 11 | 7:00 p.m.

Linden Christian School presents an LCS Middle Years Concert: Christ

as the Gift of Christmas. See page 9 of the Event Guide for details.


Christmas Sanity | “Stay Calm & Breathe Deeply”


Grant Memorial Church presents Magnify the Lord | A Choral

Celebration of Praise & Adoration featuring WSO string players.

Thursday, December 18 | 7:00 p.m.

Linden Christian School presents We Three Spies | An Early Years

Concert. See page 9 of the Event Guide for details.

Friday, December 19 | 8:30 a.m.

Linden Christian School presents A Charlie Brown Christmas | K-12

Christmas Chapel. See page 9 of the Event Guide for details.


Christmas Sanity| “Don’t Give the Grinch an Inch.”

Tuesday, Dec 23 | 7:00 p.m. & Wednesday, Dec 24 | 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Grant Memorial Church presents Candlelight Services | The Best

Night Before Christmas. Celebrate the hope and joy of Christmas in an

engaging setting for the whole family. Services are one hour in length,

and close with the singing of Silent Night by candlelight.

Child care for children age 2 and under at the 7:00 p.m. Tuesday

evening service and at the 5:00 p.m. Wednesday evening service. NO

child care available at the 7:00 p.m. Wednesday service.

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We look forward to the opportunity to explore God’s Word with your children and create space for

them to respond to God. It is always our goal to partner with you and to equip you as the primary

spiritual leader in your child’s life and in your home.

Please feel free to contact our Children’s Ministries team with any questions, comments, or

concerns. It is our pleasure to serve your child and your family.

Beth Braun, Director

Shannon McNeill, School Age Leader

HOMEFRONT MAGAZINE

HomeFront Magazine is a free, online spiritual formation resource that will help

inspire, equip and support parents and grandparents as the primary nurturer

of their child's faith. You can access HomeFront by going to

www.grantmemorial.ca/kids-students and clicking on the

HomeFront Magazine link on that page.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | PRESCHOOL LEADER

The Children’s Ministry Preschool Leader provides ministry for preschool children (birth to age 4),

their families and volunteers. The primary responsibility is to plan and implement regular

Preschool Sunday morning ministry, provide leadership for the volunteers and intentionally

connect with children and their families. For a full job description, visit the website: http://

grantmemorial.ca/about-us/#employment.

NURSERY | NEWBORN TO 24 MONTHS

Sign-in for 9 a.m. service: 8:45 a.m., Room 115a

Sign-in for 11 a.m. service: 10:45 a.m., Room 115a

The Nursery is located next to the Auditorium. We

use a secure double tag sign-in procedure and

parents can be paged in the main auditorium.

PRESCHOOL | CHILDREN, AGES 2-4

9:00 a.m.

2, 3 & 4 year olds, Room 119a

Sign-in for 9 a.m. service: 8:45 a.m. in classroom

11:00 a.m.

2 year olds, Room 119a

3 & 4 year olds, Room 123a

Sign-in for 11 a.m. service: 10:45 a.m. in classroom

Preschool Curriculum

Tru Blessings for 2- and 3-year-olds, and Tru

Wonder for 4-year-olds.

SCHOOL AGE | KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 5

Lower Level of the Campus

Sign-in for 9 a.m. service: 8:45 a.m., North Foyer

Sign-in for 11 a.m. service: 10:45 a.m., North Foyer

Curriculum

In the School Age Ministry we use the TRU

curriculum, by David C. Cook. This curriculum

teaches God’s ENTIRE story, from Genesis to

Revelation — communicating each Bible story

within the context of “The Big God Story.” Each

lesson is centred on God and how He works in our

lives (tru.davidcook.com).

Sunday Morning

Welcome to Grant Kids!


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GRANT KIDS | CHRISTMAS HOURS

Sundays, December 21 & January 4 | 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

School Age children ( Kindergarten - Grade 5) will go into the main service and

be dismissed to Children's Ministry just before the message. Children may be

signed in before the service or after the service dismissal.

Preschool children (Birth to Pre-Kindergarten): there is no change. Sign in

begins at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday/Wednesday, December 23 & 24 | Candlelight Services, Child Care

Tuesday, December 23 | 7:00 p.m. service… Child care available for children

age 2 and under.

Wednesday, December 24 | 5:00 p.m. service… Child care available for

children age 2 and under. Note: there is no child care available at 7:00

p.m. on December 24.

Sunday, December 28 | ONE SERVICE ONLY @ 10:30 a.m.

There is ONE service only on Sunday, December 28 at 10:30 a.m. School Age children ( Kindergarten -

Grade 5) will go into the main service and be dismissed to Children’s Ministry just before the message.

Children may be signed in before the service or after the service dismissal.

Preschool children (Birth to Pre-Kindergarten): there is no change. Sign in begins at 10:15 a.m.

GRANT KIDS STORE

The Grant Kids Store is open on the first and

second Sunday of each month from 10:00 –

11:00 a.m. It is located in the locker room area of

the lower level. Children earn Grant Kids Cash

each week in four ways:

1. Attendance

2. Bringing their Bible

3. Memorizing their Bible verse

4. Returning the take home page (Homefront) with a parent/guardian signature acknowledging that the child

has read the take home page during the week.

We have GK Store volunteers to help children with their purchases, but parents must accompany their

children to and from the store. If you are attending the 11:00 a.m. service, after you and your child are

finished in the store, please ensure that you return to the registration area at 10:45 a.m. to sign in for

Children’s Ministry. It is not possible to sign your children into Grant Kids until 10:45 a.m.


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We believe that the story of Jesus matters. In Youth Ministry, our

objective is simple: to become passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.

With the help of the Holy Spirit, families, and fellow believers, we seek

to provide opportunities for youth to encounter Christ, engage with

Christ and others, and be empowered in service.

Tim Bock, Youth Leader | [email protected]

Cait MacHutchon, JR Link Leader | [email protected]

Dom Gibson, SR Link Leader | [email protected]

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YOUTH (GRADES 6-12) | SUNDAY MORNINGS

Sunday mornings has undergone a structural adjustment in JR and SR

High ministries. We’ve created a Sunday morning schedule that we

believe best serves the needs of our community. We are taking

advantage of the teaching in the main service, and allowing for youth

worship and discussion. This new schedule provides youth with

dedicated youth time, and integration into the greater church

congregation. Since both youth and parents will learn the same thing at

the same time, it’s our hope that this will lead to helpful family

discussions.

Youth Worship & Connection… 9:00 a.m. / Room 144

Message in the main service… 9:30 a.m. / Auditorium

Breakfast Club - games snacks, etc… 10:00 a.m. / Room 144

Worship in the main service… 11:00 a.m. / Auditorium

Youth Discussion & Prayer… 11:30 a.m. / Room 144

Welcome to Youth!

Dom Gibson, Tim Bock, Cait MacHutchon


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All Youth (grades 6-12) Friday, December 5 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

THE HIVE | SMALL GROUPS

We meet as a community at the church and help one

another find and follow Jesus with worship, teaching,

small groups, and games.

Friday, December 12 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. *************

FORMAL CHRISTMAS BANQUET

In this annual tradition, we celebrate the season with

good food, skits, stories, games. Dress formal, bring $10

($20 for families of 3 or more), and invite a friend or two!

Friday, December 19

MOVIE: THE HOBBIT

In the evening, a number of youth leaders plan to see

The Hobbit: Battle of the 5 Armies. If you care to join

us, contact Cait MacHutchon

([email protected])!

Saturday, December 20 | 9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

LIVING BIBLE EXPLORERS

We will head over to this inner-city organization that

serves families, and help with their Kids’ Church

program. Contact Tim Bock if you want to take

advantage of this opportunity

([email protected])! Families ~ consider

volunteering together… you are welcome!

Friday, January 9 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

FIRST YOUTH NIGHT OF 2015!

Don’t miss out!

[email protected]

For all events, please refer to the website (www.grantmemorial.ca).

To receive our e-newsletter, contact Tim Bock ([email protected]).

SKI TRIP | HOLIDAY MOUNTAIN

Saturday, January 10 | 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Cost: $75

Calling one and calling all to the winter

event of the year! We will head to Holiday

Mountain and Resorts for a day of fun on

the slopes. Cost includes lift, rental, bus,

lunch, snacks.

Invite a friend!

If cost is a barrier, PLEASE let us know

and together we can figure it out.

SOAR HEARTLAND 2015

March 26 - April 4

It’s not too early to start thinking about this

10-day discipleship and mission program.

Open to youth grades 9-12.

First Parent Information Lunch is

January 18 at 12:30 p.m.


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Featured Opportunities DAYBREAK |JANUARY 20 – APRIL 21

Tuesdays, 9:00 – 11:10 a.m.

Cost: $35

A women’s learning community: an opportunity to

get into Scripture and to get Scripture into you

through relevant and exciting studies.

Children’s programming available.

Register in the foyer January 11 and 18, or call

Darla Forbes (204.488.4688).

WINTER STUDY: TWELVE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE

Life-Changing Stories for Women Today

This study is a fresh look at the women in the

Bible that will leave you feeling challenged,

encouraged and deeply valued. We will learn

about the triumphs and failures of Mary

Magdalene, Rebekah, Hannah and nine other

women learning how to:

Apply biblical lessons to our own struggles

Draw near to God in a world filled with trials

Find lasting contentment

Overcome rejection and insecurity

CRAFT WORKS

Thursday, December 11

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Are you a crafter? We have a group of women who

quilt, sew, scrapbook, knit and CHAT every other

Thursday morning. On December 11 there will be

instruction in “card stitching.” Bring a friend!

SAVE THE DATE! WOMEN’S RETREAT | FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 1

Camp Cedarwood

Guest Speaker | Carolyn Arends

Topic: Wrestling with Doubt

So much of my struggle has

been with struggle itself,

feeling like faith should be

easier, that encountering God

should be a walk in the

garden, not ten rounds in the

ring…”

(Carolyn Arends, Wrestling

With Angels).

Women’s Ministry at Grant Memorial offers something for women in all stages and

seasons of life. Daybreak is a Tuesday morning women’s learning community that is an

opportunity to “get into Scripture and to get Scripture into you”. The morning includes

refreshments and time with friends. Sessions run fall and winter. Evening learning

communities occur throughout the year; we offer everything from Bible book studies to

groups that focus on a study from a bestselling author. Each year our Community Bible

Study provides an opportunity to “dig deep” in a featured Beth Moore study.

The Connect Cafe is an evening with friends – a time of worship, fellowship and fun that

occurs at various times throughout the year. It’s an opportunity to nurture your

relationships with other women, all in a comfortable atmosphere. Each Spring, we take

time out in an annual retreat. Maybe you enjoy reading! If so, the Pageturners Book

Club offers daytime and evening editions.


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PAGETURNERS BOOK CLUB

The Pageturners meet to share our love of books and to

talk through how to become a

discerning reader.

Evening Edition

Mondays | 7:30 p.m.

January 12, February 9,

March 23, May 25

Location: 277 Lindsay Street

Facilitator: Anne Seib

(204.257.4954)

January 12 Read:

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

by Carson McCullers

Daytime Edition

Tuesdays | 11:30 a.m.

February 17, April 14

Location: Grant Café, South Hall

Facilitator: Sandra Day

February 17 Read:

Holy is the Day

by Carolyn Weber

The Young Adults at Grant are a vibrant

community of people who are in college or

starting a career, married or single, believer or

not quite there yet. We are a diverse community

that is united by our common faith and desire to

know Christ more.

Our goal is to raise up the next generation of

believers by impacting our generation for Christ.

It is our desire to be a place that helps people

grow to maturity in Christ.

CHRISTMAS POTLUCK | THE 13th DAY OF CHRISTMAS!

Sunday, December 7 | 6:00 p.m. | South Hall

Come for a fun night of food and fellowship. All

are welcome!

SMALL GROUPS

Sundays | 7:30 p.m. | 2-22 Dundurn Place

New to the church or haven’t found a small

group yet? You’re invited! Led by Dom Gibson.

Sundays or Fridays

Group for young adult women. Contact Loralee

Dyck ([email protected]).

young adults

FIND US ON FACEBOOK…

GMBC Young Adults

Visit the church website for general information

(www.grantmemorial.ca) or contact us via email

([email protected]).

[7] | JANUARY 23 - MARCH 6

SEVEN QUESTIONS THAT RATTLE

IN THE MINDS OF MOST MEN

Fridays, 7:00 – 8:00 A.M. ***

Facilitator: Geoff Dresser

Being a MALE is easy. Being a

MAN is daunting. The pressures

of manhood can be enormous.

Does being a real man mean

having a perfect family, a corner office, a luxury car and

a massive home? Or, is there something more to life - a

source of deeper satisfaction? Join us for a small group

experience in which we learn the surprising and

counterintuitive things the Bible has to say about being a

man. Breakfast is on us!


55 +

With Thanksgiving & Love On Thanksgiving Sunday, October 12, 55+ acknowledged the contributions of Ray and Elvy Remple, Wally

and Vivian Remple and Gersh and Della Southall for their 11 years of leadership at the 55+ class. They have

served faithfully and with enthusiasm.

They are now retired from their roles and Julianna Enns with a team of volunteers continue to lead “The

Gathering” every Sunday morning at 10:30 in the Fellowship Hall. You are welcome to come as this group

learns how to Find and Follow Jesus. The class spends time learning how to Know God, Make Friends,

Reach Out to Others and Live Generously. You are invited to come and check it out. Food and beverages

are a part of the Sunday morning experience.

~Pastor Glenn Miller, Director of Seniors’ Ministries

The Golden Echoes CHRISTMAS CONCERTS


Vista Park Lodge (144 Nova Vista Drive)


Grant Memorial Church


Calvary Place (1325 Erin Street)

55 Plus is a vibrant group of adults who believe that retirement is merely

the beginning of a new and wonderful chapter of serving within the church

and the community. We seek to use our gifts and interests to minister to

each other through encouragement, prayer, and practical helps.

Sunday Morning 55+ ~ WE WELCOME YOU!

Sundays | 10:30 a.m. | Fellowship Hall

Fellowship, food, music, prayer and

biblical teaching.

Ray & Elvy Remple Wally & Vivian Remple Gersh & Della Southall


general

The Grant Café creates an atmosphere for

community where people can gather before or

after service times or during the week. On

Sundays, coffee is by donation.

HOURS

Sunday | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

(Closed on school holidays.)

The Café will be closed

December 22 - January 2

(excluding Sunday, December 28).

MENU

DECEMBER SANDWICHES:

Grilled Cheese: $2

Grilled Cheese with bacon: $3

Grilled Panini: $6

Roast Beef (slow cooked roast, grilled onions

& sweet peppers, swiss cheese, mustard on

sour dough bread)

Chicken Club (marinated chicken breast,

bacon, lettuce, tomato, bacon, provolone

cheese, guacamole on sour dough bread)

Three Cheese Italian (capicola, Italian ham,

swiss, cheddar & goat cheese, tomatoes on

an olive ciabatta bun)

Chicken Caprese (marinated chicken breat,

mozza cheese, tomato, kale, pesto mayo on

focaccia bread)

DECEMBER SOUPS:

$5 with bread

$6 with grilled cheese

$8 with panini

Monday: Chili, Potato

Tuesday: Broccoli, Tortellini

Wednesday: Thai Chicken, Tomato Basil

Thursday: Tortilla, Cream of Mushroom

Friday: Chicken with Wild Rice (gluten free),

Zuppa Bolognese

café interest

Employment

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | OFFICE OF LEAD PASTOR

Reporting to the Lead Pastor, the candidate will have

strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The

candidate will responsible for all the administrative duties

for the Lead Pastor as related to the operations of GMBC.

For a full job description, visit the website: http://


PRESCHOOL LEADER | CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

The Children’s Ministry Preschool Leader provides

ministry for preschool children (birth to age 4), their

families and volunteers. The primary responsibility is to

plan and implement regular Preschool Sunday morning

ministry, provide leadership for the volunteers and

intentionally connect with children and their families. For

a full job description, visit the website: http://


Family News

THANK YOU | FROESE FAMILY

Thank you for all your care, concern and prayers over the

last 14 months during which we journeyed with Warren’s

cancer and passing, as well as George’s heart attack. We

are so blessed by our church family. God is good, all the

time! ~ George & Verna Froese

General Information TESTAMENT TOASTMASTERS

Mondays | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Room 269

The mission of the Testament Toastmasters Club is to

provide a mutually supportive and positive learning

environment in which every member has the opportunity

to develop communication and leadership skills, which in

turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. For more

information, contact John Hart (204.885.3404).


SERVE Using our Gifts & Talents

serve form Name _______________________________________ Email _______________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________________________________________________________

I am interested in learning more about SERVING in the following areas:

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

YOUTH MINISTRY

YOUNG ADULTS

MEN

WOMEN

55+

COMMUNITY CARE

GRANT CAFÉ

HOSTS MINISTRY

SMALL GROUPS

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

TECH TEAM

WORLD MISSION

WORSHIP & THE ARTS

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Children Ministry Small Group Leader

Our Preschool Ministry is excited to offer

opportunities for Small Group leaders.

Small Group Leaders build relationships

with kids and help them find their place in

the Big God Story.

2. Tech Team

Are you interested in learning about the

production team: lighting, audio, video

production? Contact Chris Wyllie

([email protected]) or fill out

the form below and submit to the church

information desk.

3. Welcome Centre Host

Greet visitors while handing out gift bags

and collect information through the

Welcome Cards and Guest Book.

4. Host Teams Parking Lot Host

Greet and direct people as they enter the

parking lot.

5. Campus Host

Welcome each person who enters the

doors in a warm and caring manner.

Provide directions or answer questions as

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registration This form can be used for any course or event

offered in the Event Guide. Please fill in any

information that pertains to the courses or events

you choose.

Last Name ___________________________________

First Name ___________________________________

Address ______________________________________

Postal Code __________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________

Email ________________________________________

Payment:

Cash

Cheque (payable to Grant Memorial Church)

Visa/MC

Card# ___________________________________

Expiry Date _______________________________

Name on Card ____________________________

Signature _________________________________

Amount ______________________________________

First Course or Event

Name of Course ______________________________

Attendee’s Name ______________________________

Date _________________________________________

Second Course or Event

Name of Course ______________________________

Attendee’s Name ______________________________

Date _________________________________________

Third Course or Event

Name of Course ______________________________

Attendee’s Name ______________________________

Date _________________________________________

Fourth Course or Event

Name of Course ______________________________

Attendee’s Name ______________________________

Date _________________________________________

Special Notes or Comments

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Complete registration form and drop off at GMC’s

information desk. You can also mail or fax to:

Grant Memorial Church

877 Wilkes Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3P 1B8

Fax: 204.488.6952

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Personal information is collected in accordance

with the Personal Information Privacy Act. It will be

used to coordinate course or event registrations

and to notify you of cancellations. It may also be

used to notify you of new courses or events. If you

have any questions on the collection and use of

your information, please contact the GMC privacy

officer at 204.989.6740.

Office Use Only

Date received: _______________________________

Payment received by: _________________________

Ministry: _____________________________________


contact If you are interested in having your name and phone number in our church directory, receiving email updates

from specific ministry areas, or having a church mailbox, please complete the appropriate areas and drop off

at the church office.

Email Lists

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Email address (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

I give Grant Memorial Baptist Church (GMBC) permission to send information on the above topics to my email

address (check all that apply).

X________________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE

Church Events & Church News

Children

Youth

Young Adults

Women

Men

55+

Prayer

Courses, Classes, Seminars

Volunteer Opportunities

World Mission

Worship Arts

I do not have a church mailbox, but would like one. (please allow two weeks)

Please direct questions on the collection or use of information to GMBC’s privacy officer at [email protected].

ELDERS

Norman Brown, Bruce Day, Allan Dyck, Yuri Hooker, Paul Meisner, Brian Riehl, Richard Stephens

BOARD OF DEACONS, 2014-2015

Bill Burke, Ben Harper, Wadi Karam, Reg Kliewer, Arthur F. Lepp, Rod Neustaedter, Matt Penner, Dino

Silvestri, Mel Zacharias (Chairman)


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Michael Sherbino, Lead Pastor/CEO |GMBC Ext 740 [email protected]

Ken “Chopper” Wilson, Executive Pastor Ext 754 [email protected]

Diana Koldyk, CFO/Stewardship Ministries/Administration Ext 749 [email protected]

Robert Charach, Principal/CEO | Linden Christian School Ext 283 [email protected]

MINISTRY TEAM

ADULT MINISTRIES ........................................................... [email protected]

Susan Moore, Director Ext 290 [email protected]

Karyn Pearson, Connections/Volunteer Coordinator Ext 750 [email protected]

Debra Thiessen, Administrative Assistant Ext 782 [email protected]

ARTS & WORSHIP ............................................................. [email protected]

Geoff Dresser, Director Ext 747 [email protected]

Gary Brenner, Worship Associate Ext 738 [email protected]

Heather Ficzere, Administrative Assistant Ext 738 [email protected]

Michelle Mourre, Worship Associate Ext 738 [email protected]

Chris Wyllie, AV Manager Ext 740 [email protected]

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES .................................................. [email protected]

Beth Braun, Director Ext 757 [email protected]

Shannon McNeill, School Age Division Leader Ext 762 [email protected]

COMMUNITY CARE/SENIORS’ MINISTRIES ..................... [email protected]/seniors@...

Glenn Miller, Director Ext 763 [email protected]

WORLD MISSION ............................................................... [email protected]

Ken “Chopper” Wilson, Director Ext 754 [email protected]

Cheryl Magyar, Administrative Assistant Ext 748 [email protected]

YOUTH MINISTRIES ........................................................... [email protected]

Tim Bock, Youth Ministry Leader Ext 780 [email protected]

Dom Gibson, SR Link Youth Leader Ext 752 [email protected]

Cait MacHutchon, JR Link Youth Leader Ext 753 [email protected]

MINISTRY SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION/RECEPTION ........................................ [email protected]

Amber Hatcher, Reception Leader Ext 740 [email protected]

Melody Riddell, Reception Ext 740 [email protected]

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING ................................. [email protected]

Angi McCarty, Manager Ext 751 [email protected]

Kaitlyn Gibson, Communications Assistant Ext 297 [email protected]

FINANCE/IT ........................................................................ [email protected]

Rob Thornhill, Controller Ext 737 [email protected]

Mike Hart, Finance Assistant Ext 291 [email protected]

Verna Hildebrandt, Finance & Payroll Assistant, LCS Ext 771 [email protected]

GRANT CAFÉ ..................................................................... [email protected]

Lisa Terpstra, Manager Ext 740 [email protected]

Café Servers: Jordan Terpstra, Sade Wilson

HUMAN RESOURCES........................................................ [email protected]

Bev Donald, Payroll Manager/HR Coordinator Ext 392 [email protected]

PROPERTY ......................................................................... [email protected]

Gerry Giesbrecht, Manager–Administration Ext 745 [email protected]

Darrell Grahn, Manager–Building Ext 294 [email protected]

Hteena Eh, Day Porter Ext 289 [email protected]

Grace Penner, Administrative Assistant Ext 783 [email protected]

Custodial: Randy Shingoose, Lead Hand; Giovanni De Geronimo, Angi Green, Ming Jun Guo,

David Horn, Klo Paw Klo, Paw Moo, Nim Rod, Curtis Sinclair

Maintenance: Jim Green, Jim Komenda, Zac Moorhead, Horst Sommerfeld

Set-Up: Richard Cavner, Lead Hand; Kent Dumlage, Luke Hart

Please direct questions on the collection or use of information to GMBC’s privacy officer at [email protected].

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