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this issue Aboriginal & Cultural Ministries 1 BCYD Global Workers 2
VERSATILE CHRISTIANS IN GLOBAL COMMUNITIES I love summer and the privilege to travel and have fellowship with people from all nations. The great apostle and missionary, Paul, reminded me in 1 Corinthians 9:22, “To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” All for the Great Commission. Become a servant to all. This is so true in my very diverse, global community. I have to adapt, understand, accept and be flexible in the way I do things; more specifically in the area of communication. Our neighbourhood is like a “chat room”, where there is a constant exchange of messages in our daily communicating (verbal and non-verbal). Random acts of kindness seem to be effective; the Gospel expressed in those acts of kindness and our daily lives lived out for Jesus. I need to develop effective means of engagement in order to build trust among my neighbours (Latino, Filipino, Punjabi, Pakistani, East Indian, Metis, Native and French Canadian). At All Nations College Foundation we are doing our best to be a catalyst of change; trying to love and accommodate people interested in learning more of The Word and becoming equipped for ministry. On June 20, 2015, we honoured 39 graduates at Glad Tidings Church in Victoria.
BC Campus Ministries 3 ANCF Graduation held in Victoria on June 20th, 2015
God is so creative and ingenious in His plan. Diversity is part of His creation. Our prayer is that Christians, especially our International/Ethnic Ministry leaders and pastors will live out the Gospel and make it bloom and flourish in our very diverse communities. We had conducted two Servant Leadership Seminars (in Surrey and Richmond) and ministered to 100 leaders, together Servant Leadership held in with their spouses. It is Richmond on July 27,2015 challenging to engage other cultures in a conversation about Jesus, but there is no excuse, we need to - it is completing the missionary task. God will restore this broken world. He will restore the beauty and magnificence of His creation. He will come back and reign. In Heaven, all nations, all peoples, kindred and tribes will worship God in front of His Throne (Revelations 7:9). It is exciting to dream about Heaven, where God reigns forever. It is a great honour and privilege to be a part of this great task. Love God, love people and enjoy diversity. I pray I will truly be a versatile Christian in a diverse, Global community.
Children & Preteen Ministry 3 Youth, Young Adults, Family 4 District Superintendent 5 District Calendar/Events 5 Happenings Around the District 6
BC/Yukon District and our Global Workers and Mission Canada WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
Kirsten Arding (Eurasia)
Sheldon & Anna Armitage (Europe)
Bill & Linda Mercer (Mozambique)
Curtis & Nicole Mittelstaedt (Senegal)
Sergio & Nancy Bersaglio (Zambia)
Rainer & Elizabeth Mittelstaedt (Sri Lanka)
Phil & Judy Bowler (Senegal)
Steve & Kathy Bowler (Malawi)
Nelson & Lisa Monteiro (Brazil)
Dave & Connie Buzikievich (Kenya)
Paul & Ruth Oorebeck (India)
Peter & Cavelle D. Christo & Sarah Emmanuel (Thailand) (Indo-Asia)
Brent & Carina Cantelon (Vancouver)
Jeff & Danielle S. (Bangladesh)
Peter & Arlene Paluch (Europe)
Tom & Laura Fodor (Brazil)
Alexey & Tonia Pankov (Siberia)
Kim Hodgkiss (Honduras)
Thomas & Lilianna Spiridigliozzi (NLI Canada)
Racheal & Kodo Bapu Desai & Frank Juelich (Prem Sewa Shikshan Sanghsia) Komant-Ngabane (Angola)
Mark & Kim Steinfield (Armenia)
Dan & Mardell MacTavish (Romania / Spain)
Zach & Megan Wylie (Thailand)
Mission Canada
We also have restricted access workers who either consider BC their home district or are connected to the district, including families that minister in unspecified nations. Jeremy & Candace Postal (Whistler)
Jamie Rauch (Vancouver)
Karen Reed (Vancouver)
District Missions Representative, Marg Foreman margaret.foreman@paoc.org
GLOBAL WORKERS AVAILABLE FOR MINISTRY IN B.C.
September 21-October 19, 2015: Kathy Bowler (Malawi – Children of Blessing): GLOBAL WORKERS TRANSITIONS www.thrivemalawi.ca Here are some transitions for you to note: September 15-30, 2015: Connie & David Buzikievich Phil & Judy Bowler returned to Senegal after a year of home (PAOA & Kenya) assignment. October 15-29, 2015: Elmer & Sherry Komant Curtis & Nicole Mittelstaedt (NEW) to Senegal. (Burundi) Rainer Mittelstaedt returning to Sri Lanka (www.helping-leaders October 2015-March 2016: Jeff & Danielle S. (Eurasia) grow.com). December 2015-January 2016: Marj & Glen Pettinger Paul & Ruth Oorebeck (NEW) to India - partnership development. (Zimbabwe): Zach & Megan Wylie (NEW) to Thailand - partnership development. Save the Date: November 8th Plus three RAN families - partnership development. “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church” WHY MISSIONARIES ARE “CHILDISH” AND ASK FOR SO MUCH adapted from francesanngreen.com written by: Darren & Patty McCrea, PAOC Global Workers to Bogota, Columbia Others must get tired of our petitions, because we get tired of asking. It’s embarrassing. It’s humbling. It makes us feel like a needy child instead of a responsible adult. We feel like the persistent toddler asking for a glass of juice - we keep asking until the glass gets filled. Just because we do it, it doesn’t mean we enjoy it. It’s easier for some than others, but most of us dread it to some degree. But whether we like it or not, we keep asking. It’s part of our job description. We ask because… This job we’ve chosen is way bigger than us. So we ask you to join us. Join us in prayer, in dreaming, in completing the mission. Working overseas strips us of the usual framework that allows us to be independent. So we ask you to support us. We commit to a mission without available resources to complete it. So we ask you to contribute. Our kids love chocolate chip cookies, so we ask you to treat us–this one pushes the limit, but my mom was great to let us ask for those extras.
It’s when missionaries quit asking that others should be concerned. It happens when we grow weary of feeling like that needy child. The problem is that when we quit asking, it means that we have quit dreaming. We have limited the reach of God’s work through us to our own resources. And the Kingdom of God is too big for that. When it comes to kingdom work, maybe it shouldn’t surprise us that we feel more like a child than an adult. Jesus talked about it…“I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children…” Matthew 18:3 -5 So if you are a missionary, and feeling a little too much like a child lately, it may be a good thing…Humble yourself…Keep asking. When missionaries approach you, remember that it’s not always easy to ask. Welcome him or her. Surprise them. Ask them first how you can join them before they ask you. Do some asking for them–when you know their needs, ask your circle of friends if they will join the missionary in some way. Maybe you can’t help, but you know someone else who can. I’m so excited for both the new and experienced Global Workers who may have seemed a little childish lately. They are letting go of their securities, becoming like children, and are asking…
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Because that’s what missionaries do.
John Engels | www.bccampusministries.com
SYNERGY 2015 About 50 Canadian campus workers convened for the first ever national Mission Canada conference, called Synergy, where campus ministers prayed, met in cohort groups for planning, and shared stories of God's faithfulness. We were encouraged to hear about how God is moving in various campuses across Canada. It was an honour to meet fellow co-labourers who are passionate about students and God’s transforming and redemptive work in their lives. The few days we spent in Ontario were refreshing and it inspired us for our local ministries. Please pray for campus missionaries, and that God would move on all campuses across Canada. We are presently on 50 campuses and desire to see another 20 added by 2020. God is truly searching for His lost sons and daughters. Pray for harvesters to be sent out, and for the current ministries to be fruitful and effective for God's Kingdom. The harvest is plentiful! Children and Family Caroline Durocher-Bergeron
SUMMER CAMPS AND VBS It has been such a delight to visit or speak at many of the summer camps this year. Hundreds of kids gave their lives to the Lord and many were baptised in the Holy Spirit. There is nothing like creating an environment where children learn to listen to the voice of God, to discern His voice among all the others and choose to boldly follow Him. Here are some of the revelations that children have received from the Lord:
CAMPUS MINISTRIES | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2015
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If you would like a campus rep to come share at your church service, please contact John Engels e: jengels@bc.paoc.org, p: 604-533-2232, . preteens to live out their faith boldly, finding strength and power in their intimacy with God, and being transformed by His Spirit of truth. We are pleased to have guest speaker, David Lewellyn and the Youth Worship from Life Center Church, Spokane, Washington join us this year.
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Synergy 2015
I am beautiful and loved. God cares about me and hears me when I call. He can help me. God said I should spread His love and His grace to my friend Lindsey and Emma because they don’t believe in Jesus. God is calling me to be a peace-maker. The Lord told me that He wanted me to share Him with the sick and the injured so that they don’t need to be fearful. God told me to help men who have cancer because my grandpa died of cancer. God said, “Pray for your best friend because her dad abandoned her”. God told me to be BRAVE!
The Lord is at work in our province! I want to celebrate the work of all those who planned Vacation Bible Schools and summer camps this year. Angels are rejoicing because of you!
SPARK 2015: “BOLD” Spark is an amazingly fun weekend for preteens - grades 5-8 (or ages 10-13). We have been blown away by the countless testimonies from students and leaders describing how spiritually impactful this conference has been. New friendships are formed and preteen groups grow stronger in relationship. It has definitely been an event where students feel comfortable and excited to invite their friends. This year our theme is, BOLD. In 2 Corinthians 3.12,18, Paul declares: “Since we have such hope, we are very bold…and we all with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever increasing glory.” Our desire is to challenge
Join us on November 13-14, 2015 at Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly for an impactful weekend. Your students will be challenged to be BOLD through our mission hub and be given an opportunity to participate in local and international initiatives to help those in need. For more information and resources to get your group registered, visit www.sparklive.ca. I dream for a generation who will hold on to the hope found in Him and become agents of change to the world. We hope that you are able to come and bring a group of preteens with you. Dream with us for preteens and believe that God can ignite amazing things in their hearts – NOW! CHILDREN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP CLINIC: Prince George and Kamloops For the upcoming fall leadership clinics, we are excited to partner with Awana International. We will be in Prince George on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 9am-2pm and in Kamloops on Sunday, October 4,, 2015 from 2pm-7pm. This allows us to provide a greater variety of workshops, such as:
One Mission: Many Methods The Gospel Truth About Children’s Ministry Volunteer Revolution Rock Solid Volunteers 11 Ways to Instill Biblical Worldview Give it Back-Children and Missions Leading Without Losing Your Mind
The cost is only $20 for online registration and $25 at the door. For more info or to register, visit: www.awanabc.ca/regional.
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Youth, Young Adults & Family Ministries, Andy Gabruch
This is a dangerous place to be because mentorship and accountability are not a reality. It becomes about whatever the isolated and protected person want. Unfortunately, life and ministry become what the individual thinks is best rather than what is best for those around the #youngpastor and #youngleader.
@andy_gabruch / agabruch@bc.paoc.org
FIVE INSECURITIES EVERY #YOUNGPASTOR AND #YOUNGLEADER WRESTLE WITH (AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM) Insecurities have a weird way of revealing their ugly head. The consequences of insecurities damage relationships, can stifle calling, and limit potential. Here are five insecurities every #youngpastor and #youngleader wrestle with: 1. The Comparative Game: In most cases, next gen leaders and pastors compare themselves with other leaders and ministries. This leads to a pessimistic look at themselves (“I will never measure up”) or an elitism perspective (“I can do this better than you”). In any case, the comparative game hides itself in false humility or spiritual pride. 2. The Competitive Game Obviously, this leads to a competitive game. Our motivation for ministry is to be better or bigger. The motivation to serve our local contexts become a distant reality as we compete with the latest and greatest. Unfortunately, this can become a “fad”, whatever is cool, hip, and “IN” is the best. The next generation of church doesn't need to be a “fad”...please...people don't come to Christ because it was “cool”, they will easily find something else that is. 3. Over-Critical and/or Judgemental It is EASIER to be critical and judgemental than to speak life into others. Why? Because being overly-critical or judging others helps us feel better about ourselves. Insecurity FUELS our thoughts, words, and ultimately our actions toward criticism and judge-mentalism. Critical people FIND anything to judge and complain about. I would call this gossip. Simply put though, it is a constant CHOICE to CHOOSE to judge or speak life. It starts with a godly CHOICE. 4. Isolationism and/or Protectionism Those who compare, compete, and judge will naturally isolate themselves to those who think the same as they do. They become little clans of their own rather than champions of unity and diversity. Furthermore, these people start to have a protective perspective of their calling.
5. Blame Lastly, insecure young pastors/leaders blame others. They will blame their context, senior leader, circumstances, even God, to shift responsibilities from themselves to whatever they blame. Blame is a self-defence knee-jerk reaction and consequently causes selfish leaders rather than self-aware leaders. What do you wrestle with the most? Do you compare? compete? judge? isolate or protect out of fear of others doing better than yourself? and/or blame others rather than take responsibility? Honestly, we have ALL wrestled with the above, YET not all are able to overcome insecurity. For me, here is the SECRET (which isn't meant to be a secret) to win over insecurity: Know Who You Are and Who You Aren't (and be OK with it) Obviously, this ties into your IDENTITY in Christ. Do you know who you are in Christ? Furthermore, it is also assessing personality, gifts, wants, and needs as God has CREATED you. There are some GREAT tools for this; DISC®, Birkman Method®, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (free), and Spiritual Gift Inventory (free) tests to help assess who we are and who we aren't. I encourage you to check any of these out. In addition, have a group of TRUSTED friends and mentors that YOU CHOOSE and INITIATE with who are speaking into your life. Have them as guides to help you to know who you are and who you aren't. We all need people like this. In fact, Next Generation Ministries is committed to this so much so that we are starting a mentorship program this FALL. Stay TUNED for details. Lastly, find what you are CREATED for and DO IT. Doing what you are created for on earth will give you confidence, affirm who you are and not, and confirm God's call on your life. IF we KNOW who we are and are comfortable in how HE created you and I, we can become better #youngpastors and #youngleaders. EVERYTHING else in life flows from this. What else helps overcome insecurity? conversation at www.andygabruch.ca
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District Superintendent, Ken Russell
krussell@bc.paoc.org
SIMPLE MISSIOLOGY Let me be the first to admit that I often struggle with “language fatigue” when authors over-use certain pop-culture words like… “Missiology”. I believe every Christian is called to be a missionary. Some missionaries are deployed to foreign fields, while others are strategically placed within residential neighborhoods, places of employment, local governments, the marketplace, and various other circles of influence. The “missionary’s call” was never intended to become a task we added into our lives, like a ministerial assignment; it was intended to be the core purpose of every Christian’s life. We all become effective missionaries in simple ways, without overloading our daily routines or schedules. Here are a few suggestions which every Christian could use to be a missionary at home, right here in the BC/Yukon District: Share one meal every week with a non-Christian. Most of us eat three meals a day. That’s approximately 21 missional opportunities every week. Why not share one or even two of those meals with non-Christian friends, or with a family that doesn't attend your church? So many Christians struggle to develop relationships outside of their close-knit circle of church going friends. However, if we truly want to answer God’s call, to be missionaries in our homeland, we must engage relationships with non-believing people, on a regular basis. Simply eating lunch or dinner with a non-believer is the best way to break down their preconceived paranoia of proselytization. Sometimes, missionaries must flee from their own church subculture in order to embrace people who fear the hidden motives of capital “E” evangelists. Become a regular customer. Building a relationship with someone who isn’t a Christian is as simple as becoming a steady customer at your local gas station, grocery store, bank, health club, hairstylist, restaurant, and/or coffee shop. If you make a concerted effort to go visit the same places, at similar times during the day, you will inevitably get to know the staff who work those shifts. If you demonstrate a special interest in their lives by asking questions and listening to their stories; you will be surprised at how willing people are to share their life story with you. Inevitably, this will provide an open door to share Christ with them.
Walk around your neighborhood or community two or three times a week (especially in the evenings and on weekends). Most people live in walkable communities. Make a practice of getting out and walking around your neighborhoods, strata complexes, or campuses. This is the best way to engage nonChristian people (especially during the summer months). We must be deliberate in making connections. We must find ways to meet people we don’t know. We must be willing to strike up conversations with unfamiliar people, about ordinary subjects. Over the past three years, we’ve developed so many relationships in our new neighbourhood by seeking out people who walk their dogs (people love to talk about their pets!). If you have kids, take them to your neighborhood playground and ask other parents about their children (people love to talk about their kids, almost as much as they love to talk about their pets!). Establishing friendships with non-believers is as simple as getting out of our houses and showing a genuine interest in our neighbors’ lives. Over time, you will notice that a relationship of trust begins to develop into a relationship of confidence. Once confidence is established, it becomes very easy to introduce a non -believer to Christ, especially if they are experiencing a crisis or difficulty in life. Volunteer your time at community events. Inspire a group of your church-going friends to volunteer their time at a community event, at least three times a year. You will be surprised how many friendships develop naturally, when you serve your city without any expectations of an ROI (return on your investment). Don't try to promote your church programs during these events – just build authentic interpersonal relationships. Non-Christian people are pretty sensitive about “church marketing schemes” during community events. So don't use a community event as an “evangelism project” – just simply develop relationships of trust, which last beyond the community event and provide a gateway of communication for the gospel. Don’t make the mistake of using terms like “Missiology” as a reason to add more church programs to your schedule. Instead, make your existing schedule more “missional” and “purposeful”. Let me encourage you to live a life of “trusted influence” among people who have yet to receive Christ as their saviour. Plant the gospel message into the lives of those people who are already near you. Be missional by being a missionary in your own neighbourhood.
District Calendar SEPTEMBER 2015 Sept 12 Beth Moore Live Simulcast (Langley) Sept 22-24 BCYD: Aboriginal Summit (Terrace) Sept 23 See You At the Pole (Global Week of Student Prayer) Sept 26 BCYD NGM: Youth Leadership Clinic (Delta) Sept 28-30 BCYD: Licensed Minister Network #1 (Stillwood) OCTOBER 2015 Oct 2-3 Created for Influence Conference (Victoria) Oct 2-3 Free to Lead Women’s Conference (Fort Langley) Oct 2-3 Still Beautiful Conference (Kamloops) Oct 2-4 Women’s Conference (Bethel Chapel, 100 Mile House) Oct 2-4 55th Anniversary Pentecostal Hi-Way Tabernacle (Fort Nelson) Oct 3 BCYD NGM: Youth Leadership Clinic (Vancouver Island) Oct 3 BCYD NGM: Children’s Ministry Leadership Clinic (Kamloops) Oct 3 ANCF: The Concert (Richmond) Oct 5-7 BCYD: Cluster Leadership Retreat (Stillwood) Oct 18 BCYD: Campus Ministry Sunday (District-Wide) Oct 22-23 Global Leadership Summit (Langley) Oct 23-25 Glad Tidings Church Conference (Victoria) Oct 24 Summit Pacific College Auction (Vancouver)
NOVEMBER 2015 Nov 8 Int’l Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Nov 13-14 BCYD NGM: Spark Preteen Conference (Abbotsford) Nov 13-14 Canadian Youth Workers Conference (Kelowna) Nov 20-21 Worship Central Conference (Vancouver) Nov 20-21 STIR Young Adult Conference (Kelowna) Nov 21 ANCF: Graduation (Delta) Nov 23-25 BCYD: District Leadership Team Meetings (Langley) DECEMBER 2015 Dec 9 Summit Pacific College Christmas Banquet (by invitation only) 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 15-17 BCCM: Emerge Retreat (Hope) Jan 22-23 Canadian Youth Workers Conference (Abbotsford) Mar 7-9 BCYD Conference on the Ministry (Langley) Apr 28 Summit Pacific College Graduation Banquet (by invitation only) Apr 29 Summit Pacific College Graduation (Abbotsford) May 2-5 PAOC General Conference (Quebec) May 20-22 BCYD NGM: Historymaker Conference (Chilliwack)
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Happenings Around the District TRANSITIONS
Sylvia Buchholz: Concluded as Music Administrator of Christian Life Assembly, Langley. James Chiasson: Concluded his role as Lead Pastor of Hazelton Pentecostal Church and accepted the Call as Lead Pastor of Calvary Chapel, Fort Simpson, NT. Mark Davis: Transitioned from Associate Pastor and accepted the Call as Lead Pastor of Westwinds Community Church Dennis Helset: Appointed as Associate Pastor of Port Hardy Christian Fellowship. Kirsten Hovde: Returned as Campus Missionary with BCCM (after being on maternity leave). Ralph Juthman: Accepted the Call as Lead Pastor of Highway Christian Fellowship, Sidney. David McCormick: Appointed as Youth Pastor of Punjabi Masihi Church, Surrey. Angela Nicholas: Completed her term as Administrative Ministry Assistant with the BCYD Office. Cynthia Oldendorf: Has joined our BCYD Office Administration Team. Shaun Romano: Accepted the Call as Lead Pastor of Gateway Christian Life Center, Trail. Tony Roodzant: Accepted the Call as Lead Pastor of Saddleback Community Church in Nakusp. Edwin Valles: Appointed as Youth & Young Adults Pastor of Coquitlam Christian Centre. Steven Wee: Appointed as Associate Pastor - English Ministries of Victoria Chinese Pentecostal Church. Newly Elected District Leadership Team: Jim Brown • Edgar Lapeciros Dave Demchuk • Darin Latham Jeff Dyment (Lay Member) • Andy Moore Derrick Hamre
• Doug Smith • Zach Wylie • Michele Yackel
Newly Elected Section Pastors: Aboriginal: Patricia Victor Cariboo/Prince George: Richard Phillips Delta/Surrey: Dan Eagle Far North: Tony Warriner Fraser Valley: Doug Frederick Kootenay: Lorre-Anne MacLeod North Vancouver Island: Darcy Siggelkow Northwest: Mike McIntyre Okanagan: Trevor Kempner S. Vancouver Island: Boyd Tremblett Thompson/Shuswap: Len DenBraber Vancouver: Jaz Ghag
BIRTHS: Lewis & Kerry Chifan are excited to announce the birth of their son Claydon Lee born June 27.
MEMORIALS: Mrs. Grace E. Austin (born September 19, 1923), passed into the presence of her Lord on August 28, 2015. She received her Deaconess credentials on April 17, 1952 and was reclassified to Recognition of Ministry April 21, 1997. Grace pastored alongside her husband Edmund in Saskatchewan at Elim Tabernacle (Saskatoon) and Gospel Chapel (Semans); in Manitoba at Bethel Temple (Brandon); in Ontario at Kitchener Gospel Temple (Kitchener); and in British Columbia at Elim Tabernacle (Vernon), Calvary Temple (Kamloops), Glad Tidings (Victoria), Connaught Heights (New Westminster) and Broadway Church (Vancouver). She ministered in music ministry, as a choir director and by teaching & playing piano. She also served as the WM leader and Sunday School Superintendent. She organized Crusaders, Pioneer Girls and Wee College, did visitation, counselling and speaking engagements. She also served at BC Bible Institute in North Vancouver. She is survived by her husband Edmund and their daughters Cheryl Austin-Brooks and Charlene Wuerch. A celebration service was held at Valley View Funeral Home in Surrey, BC on September 6, 2015. Rev. Tony Essex’s wife Marlyse, passed into the presence of her Lord on August 4, 2015. Marlyse served with her husband Tony as lead pastors of Princeton Pentecostal Tabernacle from December 2001 through April 2011. She is survived by her husband Tony, their three sons Wade (Heather), Boyd (Bev) and Dean Nicholson, three grandchildren, her mother Beatrice Parker, her brother Doug (Gail) Parker, her sister Cheryl (Ralph) Likes, her sister-in-law Sandy Parker, and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration service was held at Evangel Church in Kelowna, BC on August 10, 2015. Ruby Richmond passed into the presence of her Lord on August 29, 2015. She received her Deaconess credentials in July 1948. From 1948 to 1963, Ruby pastored alongside her husband Glenn in Canwood, SK; and in BC in Merritt, Sidney and Port Alberni. From 1963 to 1983 Glenn served in the BC/Yukon District office as Youth & Christian Education Director and Ruby served with her husband as an office assistant. Ruby is survived by her 2 sons Terry (Anne) of Victoria and Rick (Donna) of Phoenix, AZ. A memorial service was held at Glad Tidings Church in Victoria, BC on September 4, 2015.
CHURCHES IN PASTORAL TRANSITION:
Burnaby, Christian Pentecostal Church (Cantonese) Cherryville, Gospel Church Hazelton Pentecostal Church Salt Spring Island, Bethel Pentecostal Assembly Smithers, Mountain View Assembly Surrey, Revival Church (Korean) Terrace Pentecostal Church Tumbler Ridge, New Life Assembly Regional Pastorates: Anahim Lake Chapel & Bella Coola Pentecostal Assembly (Aboriginal) visit our website for other opportunities (www.bc.paoc.org)
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URGENT HELP NEEDED BCYD missionary and church planting pastor in Dawson City, Yukon (Pastor Chad Schellenberg) has encountered a serious engine problem with his car. The main piston of his 2000 Honda Accord (with over 300,000 kms), has failed and the cost of repairing his car is greater than the vehicle is worth. A reliable second-hand vehicle is urgently needed. If you would like to donate or sell your reliable used vehicle at a very reasonable price – please contact Pastor Chad Schellenberg (seaschellenberg@gmail.com) or Pastor Rob Young (frontline@northwestel.net) .