At LMC
On February 4 after church, the youth group will be selling some baked treats in the foyer! They’re raising money for a youth ski trip. Bring some cash and enjoy the results of their hard work!
Hungering for Hope. Lent starts on February 14, and once again we’re planning 6-weeks of small groups for our church. Everyone is invited to sign up, and then those who are interested will be randomly assigned a group. Last year, over 20 people signed up, and we ran 6 groups, so if you participated last year, you’ll remember what this was like. We will be using the resources written by Mennonite Spiritual Directors of Eastern Canada. Click here to sign up, or talk to Pastor Kevin for more information.
Please check your weekly bulletin for prayer requests and other church family news.
In the community
Mennonite Central Committee
Gaza Crisis Response: MCC will continue to work with partners in both Palestine and Israel toward a just peace for all. We welcome donations to support our response to the current crisis. Visit mcc.org/palestine-israel to learn more and give.
You can continue to participate in MCC’s advocacy campaign here.
MCC Alberta Relief Sale 2024: We look forward to sharing pie and conversation with you on June 15, 2024 at Bergthal Mennonite Church. For more information, including how to rsvp and how to donate an auction item, visit mcc.org/abreliefsale.
SALT Applications: Young Adults, immerse yourself in a new culture, serve a community, gain real-world skills and grow in ways you never imagined, with MCC’s SALT program! The best part? MCC covers all your assignment-related costs! Deadline to be guaranteed consideration for SALT 2024/25 is February 15.
Great Winter Warm-up: Throughout the month of February, compassionate people like you are giving the gift of warm comforters to those in need around the world through MCC’s Great Winter Warm-up. Click here to get involved https://mcc.org/get-involved/fundraiser/great-winter-warm-up.
Camp Evergreen
Pond Hockey Tournament. Due to the extreme cold, the 3 on 3 Pond Hockey Fund Raiser, originally set for Jan 13, 2024, is now postponed and is being scheduled for Feb 10, 2024 at Camp Evergreen. So any players looking forward to a little on-ice hockey action, please contact Abe T. You are welcome to of course bring your families for a day of fun and camp food. Donations can be made to Camp Evergreen, for the Campers Aid Fund, helping those kids attend camp that otherwise would not be able to afford coming to camp. Donations of course are not limited to the players but are welcome from all.
Winterfest Family Camp. February 16-18, join us for Winterfest Family Camp, a 2-night camp designed specifically for families. Camp includes wide games, fireside, chapel times, worship through music, skating, snowshoeing, and all of our amazing activities. Come connect with other families, explore creation, and grow in your faith.
The King’s University
Quandries Public Lecture Series. On the first Tuesday of every month, Dr. Jeff Dudiak hosts a public lecture series about contemporary moral dilemmas. On Feb. 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm, we’ll hear from Morẹ́nikẹ́ Ọláòṣebìkan on the topic of traditional African medicine, decolonizing medical practice, and culturally inclusive care. How might the philosophical foundations underpinning traditional African medicine intersect with the principles of evidence-based medicine? Learn more and register here.
Canadian Mennonite University
Xplore – CMU’s Xplore extended ed program that investigates dimensions of the Christian faith, our world, and life in it—all without assignments or exams! Join one or more in-person or online courses beginning February 20. Register as an individual or host a church watch party. For more information and to register visit cmu.ca/xplore.
CommonWord
On Feb. 1 at 6:30 (AB time), Join us via Zoom for a conversation with author Carol Penner as she prepares us for Lent and a journey of forgiveness and healing. She’s launching her new book, Unburdened: A Lenten Journey toward Forgiveness. Find more information on that book and register for the book launch online here.
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