Potluck Sundays

As you know, we do not have our usual potlucks during the summer. However, we would like to try something a bit different. On the third Sunday in July & August (so, this coming Sunday July 20th and August 17) we would ask people to pack a lunch that will feed your family. Then, once the service is over, we will decide on a local park to go to and we will all meet there for lunch. Don't forget lawn chairs, bug spray and any sports equipment you think people might like.

Very Exciting News

We are very excited to announce that we have booked a special guest speaker to speak in our church on Sunday, September 28th, during both the Sunday School and worship service times.

Richard Fangrad works for Creation Ministries International and he will be here giving two talks on creation.  Here is his biography from the Creation Ministries website:


Richard has been speaking on the creation/evolution issue since 1994 and involved with a creation-oriented ministry in Canada since 1996. The Canadian office of Creation Ministries International began as a room in his home in late 1998. As a speaker, he is known for his easy-to-understand scientific presentations. He was driven to get involved with creation ministry primarily because of the influence that creation materials and resources had on his own faith and his walk with Christ.
Richard's professional training is in electronics. He has worked on advanced communication satellite systems at Com Dev, a world leader in this field. Shortly before working in creation ministry full-time in 1999, he worked at Raytheon Canada and was involved in the early testing phases of the first all-digital radar system. He is now CEO of CMI–Canada and co-host CMI’s TV show Creation Magazine Live!

 The title of Mr. Fangrad's sermons are : 9:30 - Defending Genesis in a Scientific Age
                                                     11:00 - Genesis and the Gospel Connection



In the next month or so, posters and fliers will be available with more information.  We want this to be a BIG DEAL and encourage you to take as many handouts as possible and spread the word to your family, friends, co-workers, neighbours, the cashier at Safeway... Let's pack the church with people curious to learn how we reconcile our beliefs with those of the world. 

Retreat Time

Yes, it's that time of year again!  Where does the time go?  It is time to start registering for our fall retreat.  Once again we will be going to Gimli Bible Camp, from Friday September 19th to Sunday September 21st.

Our speaker this year will be none other than Pastor Will Feldbusch, former long time pastor of Bethel and now pastoring at Barberry Evangelical Free Church.  We are very excited that Will and Carole will be fellowshipping with us, and it fits in so well with our 100th anniversary celebrations.  We encourage you to come and spend the weekend reminiscing with the Feldbusch's, and if you didn't know them from their previous time at Bethel, we assure you they are very warm and friendly people.

You can start registering now.  Please see Kathy to pay or if you have any questions.  Prices remain the same as last year: adults: $50,  children ages 6-12: $35,   five & under: free.     There is a family maximum of $185.

If you are unable to attend due to financial constrictions, please see Pastor Arden or Kathy.  Conversely, if you are unable to attend and would like to sponsor someone who could not otherwise afford it, please see the pastor or Kathy as well.

If you don't attend Bethel, have no idea who Kathy is but want to get in on the fun, call the office at 204-831-6775 and leave a message.  I promise we will get back to you.