Soup on Sunday
Thursday, December 24th, 2009Save the date, January 17th, for the first SOS of 2010.
Everyone is welcome to join us right after church at Jordan Majeau’s for soup and sandwiches .
Cost: $3 for and individual $8 for a family.
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Advent
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009November 29
The First Sunday of Advent The first candle is sometimes called the candle of prophecy because it symbolizes the promises the prophets delivered as messages from God; promises that foretold Christ’s birth. Others consider the candle to be a symbol of the hope we have in Christ and so it is called the Hope candle. Arise, shine; For you light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. Isaiah 60: 1-3
December 6
The Second Sunday of Advent The second candle shows that Christ is the Way. Christ is the Light sent into the world to show them the way out of darkness. “In those days, John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come now.” Matthew 3: 1-2 Jesus’ Proclamation of His Purpose: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” John 14: 6
December 13
The third candle indicates that the only lasting Joy to be found in life on earth is through Christ. All other joy is fleeting and does not last. “and the ransomed of the LORD will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.” Isaiah 35: 10 “Then as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olive, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’” Luke 19: 37-38
December 20
The fourth candle reminds that Jesus comes to bring Peace to both the world and to people’s hearts. Without Christ there is no peace in this world.
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given. And the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6-7
December 25 Christmas Day
The fifth candle represents Christ himself who is born to save people from their sins. It is a celebration of the fulfillment of prophecy as represented in Christ’s birth and hope in the final fulfillment when Christ comes again and Christians join him.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called “Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David, and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for evermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.” Isaiah 9:6,7
Simple Faith
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
For the next 6 weeks we explore the life of the Old Testament character Daniel.
Sophisticated, intelligent, educated and influential, he successfully immersed himself in the complexities of culture often counter to his beliefs, yet maintained a simple faith in God.
Join us at the Royal Alberta Museum Theatre, Sunday mornings at 10 AM, to experience Simple Faith.
Video Update From Rwanda
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Job Opportunities
Thursday, August 13th, 2009There are some new job opportunities available that some in our community may be interested in.
Taylor Seminary
Taylor Seminary is looking to hire a Controller, and an Assistant to The President. Details are outlined in the following documents.
Assistant to the President – Posting
Contact Shannon Dimanis Ph. 780-431-5206 > shannon.dimanis@taylor-edu.ca
Living Light News
Living Light News is looking for an Office Administrator/Advertising Coordinator. You can get details in the PDF below.
South American Update
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
An update from Dave and Evelyn Barnhoorn on their South American tour:
“In Santa Cruz, we got in touched with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada (EFCC) mission. We spent about 10 days helping them out. We were able to help drill a water well in a Quechua community located 4 hours from Santa Cruz, into the Amazonian basin. Such simple technique and tools but effective if not labour intensive. In less than a week we were able to drill a well 60 meters deep that will provide clean drinking water for the community. A great experience that gave us ideas for future plans…”
Baptism Sunday
Thursday, June 25th, 2009Water Baptisms are a great time to party!
Join us August 30 for SOS ( Soup on Sunday) and a water baptism right after the service. If you have yet to be baptized and would like to, contact Darrell at darrell@urbanbridgechurch.com for more info. You can read more about baptism here online at http://urbanbridgechurch.com/about-us/ubc-theology/water-baptism/
New location: Jenny and Marshall McAlister’s place.
8619 Strathearn Drive Edmonton, AB
Dr. Blu
Thursday, June 25th, 2009August 29 (Saturday) - 8:00 pm Dr. Blu playing original blues and light jazz at Jeffrey’s Cafe (9640 – 142 Street). Tickets: $10 per person. For ticket/seating information call (780) 451-8890.
The Fringe Festival
Thursday, June 25th, 2009Aug 13-23. This year Kate Holt kate@zinger.com will be our contact person this year. Date and time will be announced closer to the event.
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Thursday, June 25th, 2009August 6 – 9 2009
Gallagher Park, www.efmf.ab.ca
Buy tickets ASAP as they will sell out!
For more information: contact Marshall & Jenny McAlister
Cell:718-1574