Innisfil Community Church
NEWSLETTER
APRIL, 2003
JUBILANCE SINGERS AND ORCHESTRA DRAW GREAT RESPONSE!
March 16! What a great time as Jubilance ministered to almost 300 in attendance at the 11 a.m. church service! Among the singers was Matthew Rodgers, one of our own, and his wife Lee Ann Rodgers, a trombone player who also is one of our own!
The presentation of music, singing, and testimony was dynamic, personal, and inspiring.
We say thank you to Rev. Manne Idestrom, founder and director for bringing the group to us for this special presentation. The group are planning to be in Cuba in the immediate future and at the invitation of Fidel Castro they are performing part of "The Hallelujah Chorus". What a mission!
CHURCH HOSTS BRIDAL SHOWER FOR COUPLE! On Thursday, March 27, Innisfil Church family hosted a drop-in, come as you are, shower to honour and celebrate the up-coming wedding of Ryan Duff and Jacqueline McCaig who will be getting married on April 5th.
Congratulations and best wishes for a great future!
Life 100.3 SHARATHON
Our local Christian Radio Station has just completed their annual fund raising "Sharathon". We encourage you to support the efforts of Life 100.3 as they continue to expand their listening audience with transmitters in Owen Sound and Peterborough. Other licencing for additional Christian Radio Stations continues with Life 100.3 in Kitchener, and a second Gospel Music station for the Barrie area.
Congratulations to Scott Jackson and all the radio personnel for their excellent work!
HOME FROM THE SOUTH!
We welcome home from Florida John and June White, Sid and Ann DeJong and Dwayne and Mary Sheppard. We miss our family when they go away!
CONGREGATION OUT TO LUNCH!
Well, not quite.
But the congregation did stay for lunch at the church following the March 16 concert.
Bag lunches were stacked full of food and were given to all (almost 250) who stayed following the musical presentation. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and sharing in small groups around the tables. We look forward to repeating these luncheons on a regular basis!
Thanks to the committee who assisted in the food preparations. The team included Bob and Gayle Peck, Gary and Heather Wells, Pat Stuckless, Beulah Courtney, and Pastor Howard Courtney.
PRIMETIMERS CELEBRATE
ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
One thing for sure... the Seniors of Innisfil aren't GREEN, even though there might have been a lot of green present! On March 11, the PrimeTimers met for a pot luck luncheon and shared a great time of fellowship. These monthly gatherings of seniors are always a time of inspiration and encouragement for those who attend. May God continue to give our PrimeTimers much health and joy as they faithfully serve Him. Last year this group gave $700.00 to support a pastor in the Former Soviet Union.
YOUNG COUPLES' NIGHT OUT
On Saturday, March 8, the young couples met together. Over 16 gathered in the living room, family room, kitchen, halls, etc. of Matthew and Lee Ann Rodgers' home to enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship and inspiration together. Ryan Galashan shared a brief devotional and each one drew a name from the hat to share as a prayer partner for the coming month. The next young couples night will be held on April 12. Call 436-1611 for details.
SPECIAL NEWS from 2002!
Did you know... through the
Innisfil Community Church Benevolence Program....
....Last year Innisfil Community Church helped 93 families by providing good used clothing for them. .....Last year we assisted three families affected by fire. ..... Last year we provided food hampers for 27 families in the community!GOD HAS HELPED US HELP OTHERS IN NEED!
MEN'S MINISTRY BREAKFAST FEATURES GERRY FRENCH!
The men continue to meet monthly for breakfast at the church.
This past one was held on March 22 and Gerry French - an "on fire", excited, inspirational senior, full of life and vigor, shared a message of hope! The story of Gideon was the focus of his talk and everyone went away inspired to press forward with faith and hope, believing for a tremendous future.
CHILDREN DEDICATED
TO THE LORD!
It was a pleasure to witness the dedication of two children of John and Elaine Heeringa on Sunday, March 9, Amy Donna, born Oct.18, 2002 and Mary Elaine Sarah, born Nov.15,1999. Congratulations!PASTOR AND BEULAH COURTNEY SPEAK AT
WOMEN'S AGLOW IN NIAGARA!
Thanks to all those who prayed for Pastor and Beulah as they merged their testimonies in a presentation in Niagara Falls early in March. The meeting went very well and several affirmed the touch of God through their ministry.STUDENT INTERN COMPLETES HIS INTERNSHIP AT INNISFIL!
That's right! Dennis Fehr has just completed his two month full-time internship on staff here at Innisfil Community Church. During his time with us as intern he was able to join in board meetings, teach Bible Studies, visit Seniors' Homes, work with the Junior Youth, plan outings, coordinate the "Couples Out" nights, lead in prayer in church, write out his personal testimony, attend the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, view the Used Clothing operation, and familiarize himself with the church office routines, among other activities. It was a full two months schedule. We congratulate him on successfully completing the program with excellence.INNISFIL COMMUNITY CHURCH
1571 Innisfil Beach Road,
P.O. Box 7109 Innisfil, ON L9S 1A9
Phone: (705) 436-1611 Fax:(705) 436-1466
E-Mail: inncom@planeteer.com
Home Page:
"www.innisfilchurch.com"