| Audio/Visual Ministry |
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This ministry includes volunteers such as sound and power point technicians. All worship services are video taped and available upon request. If this area of ministry interests you, contact us. |
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| Boys and Girls Clubs |
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Cadets: |
Is a local ministry for boys ages 7 – 14. Activities include Bible study, singing, crafts, badges and special outings. Cadets is a lot of fun. Boys who live in our wider community are welcome. This ministry is part of a wider, denominational network.
www.calvinistcadets.gospelcom.net |
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G.E.M.S.: |
Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior
A local ministry for girls ages 7 – 14. Activities include skill development,
crafts, Bible study, special outings. Come out and enjoy the fun! This ministry is part of a wider denominational network. www.gemsgc/gospelcom.net |
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Children's Ministry |
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Child Care: |
Is provided during Sunday Church Education and Sunday
Worship times. Care is also provided for some special worship occasions. |
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Story Hour: |
Takes place on Wednesday mornings as part of a women’s ministry called Coffee Break. Contact us for more details. |
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Childrens
Sunday School: |
Sunday mornings either prior to or during our regular 10.30 a.m. worship service or during our "Cross-Training" sessions. |
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| Diaconal Ministry |
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Deacons lead and guide us in the ministry of charity. Funds collected by our deacons may be used in a variety of ways. For example: hunger relief, meeting local special needs, refugee sponsorship etc. The local diaconal ministry is part of a wider denominational ministry called the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC). To learn more about the CRWRC contact: http://www.crwrc.org |
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| Educational Ministry |
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Junior & Senior High Youth: |
Meet during the church education time prior to the Sunday Morning Worship Services. |
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Ladies
Bible Study: |
Meets at 10 a.m. every second Tuesday morning of the months September – May. The specific focus is Bible study. Child care is not available for this particular ministry. |
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“Cross-Training” |
Seasonal Electives (intergenerational) – take place Sunday mornings (9.30 – 10.15 a.m.) on a semester system. Examples of electives offered: How to Read the Bible; Helping a Hurting Friend; etc. Electives will change from semester to semester. For specific information on each semester contact us. |
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Ministry In And For The Community |
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Coffee Break |
This women’s group meets for a time of fellowship and small group study. Meetings take place on Wednesday mornings (September – May). Childcare includes Story Hour for pre-school children and nursery for babies and children under 2 years of age. |
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Food Bank Ministry |
A ministry with volunteers from various Christian churches in the Ladner area. The food back is located at Ladner Christian Fellowship – 5545 – Ladner Trunk Road. |
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Friendship Coffee House |
An interfaith club for the mentally and physically challenged in our community. This ministry is designed to meet the social and spiritual needs of the friends who attend. The group gathers bi-weekly at Ladner CRC on Friday evenings from 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Focus is fellowship, singing, games, crafts and special outings. New friends are always welcome.
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Single Parents Ministry |
Giving single parents a well deserved break every fourth Wednesday evening of the month (September – May). Meals are provided at 5.30 pm, child care and activities available. Speakers are invited from time to time to offer an inspirational talk or provide practical advice for the guests. A “boutique” with various mostly used household and clothing items is available.
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| Pastoral Ministry |
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Together with the pastors, the elders of the congregation give pastoral care as may be required or requested. |
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Seniors Ministry |
Seniors have an opportunity to gather for refreshments, luncheons, day trips, games, singing and socializing. Meetings are held every third Thursday morning of the month. (September – May) |
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Small Groups Ministry |
Primary care for others takes place most effectively through the ministry of our small groups. Each small group that meets is encouraged to provide an intimate context for worship, care and fellowship, education/equipping, and service. |
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Youth Ministry |
High school youth gather at the church each Tuesday evening. (September – May). A variety of activity is offered including youth talks related to issues youth face today. Activities include such things as bowling, skating, attending hockey or football games etc. |
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| Resources |
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Our church and denomination has a wide variety of published resources available.
Go to www. FaithAliveResources.org |
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| Worship Ministry - Sundays 10.30 a.m. |
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We worship God with joy! All worshipers are encouraged to participate through:
| Singing: |
Contemporary and traditional styles of music are used.
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| Praying: |
Our gratitude and thanks are presented to God, we remember the needs of our congregation, community, province, nation and the world.
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| Listening: |
Inspiring, relevant messages from the Bible.
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| Giving: |
Free will offerings received are designated for a variety of local, regional and denominational ministries.
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| Sacraments: |
Baptism (when requested) and the monthly Lord’s Supper (or Eucharist)
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Child Care |
Infants to Age 2: Nursery care available |
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Age 3 to Grade 3: Structured play time is provided during worship time. |
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Grades 4 & older: Encouraged to participate in the worship time. |
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Worship Teams |
Music is an essential part of Sunday worship. These teams assist and lead us in offering celebrative worship to God. All who have musical abilities are encouraged to join one of the teams. |
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