September 24, 2019
Pray for our leaders – Oct. 6
Your prayers matter. Before the federal election on Oct. 21, will you pray for our leaders in all levels of government? On Sunday, Oct. 6, the EFC is joining in prayer along with other organizations to lift up our government in prayer. We welcome you to join us on this day or any other day this month. A downloadable slide for this event has been added to the EFC election resources at www.TheEFC.ca/Election2019.
Webinar this Thursday: How to be a more politically engaged, active citizen
Plan to join our live webinar this Thursday, September 26 to ask questions and learn more on this topic. Our guests will include Glendyne Gerrard from DefendDignity.ca, Karri Munn-Venn from Citizens for Public Justice, and Julia Beazley, director of public policy for the EFC. Our host will be Karen Stiller. Register now to get a reminder email.
Schedule: Starts at noon Eastern / 9 a.m. Pacific / 10 a.m. Mountain / 11 a.m. Central / 1 p.m. Atlantic / 1:30 Newfoundland. Our webinars usually last about 50 minutes.
Ontario events with EFC Vice-President David Guretzki
David Guretzki has a number of upcoming engagements in Ontario over the next two weeks.
- September 29: Speaking at Kingsview Free Methodist Church in Etobicoke
- October 5: Leading a workshop at First Baptist Church in Cornwall about sanctity of life issues
- October 6: Leading a seminar on Christian responsibility and participation in the federal election at Toronto Christian Community Church in Markham
- October 6: Sending greetings and representing the EFC at International Christian Response’s annual banquet in Scarborough
Pray for the persecuted church – Nov. 3
Every year, Christians around the world set aside a day to pray for our sisters and brothers who are persecuted for their faith. The International Day of Prayer (IDOP) for the persecuted church takes place November 3 this year. The EFC is a partner of IDOP Canada. To learn more and download free resources, visit IDOP Canada's website.
New podcast: How to be an intercultural church
In our latest podcast, Dr. Timothy Tang and Dr. Robert Cousins of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre share what it means to be truly intercultural, and how they are helping churches and individuals assess their progress on their intercultural development journey. This podcast was produced in connection with the Sept/Oct cover story in Faith Today magazine: "You cannot start a Filipino church in Toronto..."
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Seeking election wisdom
Canadians are again being summoned to elect a new federal government. What scriptural wisdom might we Christians need to hear?” As the October 21 election approaches, EFC Vice-President and Resident Theologian David Guretzki shares his advice on how Christians can prepare to select their political officials.
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→ Policy issues tour from Citizens for Public Justice, Sept. 24, Montréal; Sept. 25, St. John’s; Sept. 26, Halifax; Oct. 1, Waterloo; Oct. 3, Toronto; Oct. 8
→ Understanding Our Climate Crisis, Ancaster, Sept. 29; Oct. 6
→ BAM Missionary Network Conference, Asheville, NC, Sept. 25
→ EFC Webinar: How to Be a More Politically Engaged, Active Citizen, Sept. 26
→ Awaken YEG, Edmonton, Sept. 26-28
→ Can Life Have Meaning Without God?, Hamilton, Sept. 27
→ Conférence ministère auprès des enfants, Montréal, Sept. 28
→ Marriage Enrichment Conference, Edmonton, Sept. 28
→ EFC Speaker in Calgary, Sept. 29
→ EFC Speaker in Stouffville, Oct. 2
→ CCCC webinar: Reviewing Your Charitable Purposes and Activities, online, Oct. 2
→ Genesis Summit, Niagara Falls, Oct. 3-4
→ International Orality Network North America Conference, North York, Oct. 3-5
→ Developing Healthy and Effective Teams, Calgary, Oct. 4
→ Unquenchable Joy Women’s Retreat, Edmonton, Oct. 4-5
→ Quinte Celebration of Hope with Will Graham, Belleville, Oct. 4-6
→ Ride for Refuge, cities across the country, Oct. 5
→ Life Chain, across North America, Oct. 6
→ Pray for our leaders, Canada-wide, Oct. 6
In Case You Missed It
→ The World Evangelical Alliance: Nurturing Unity in a Diverse World (Dispatch from Brian Stiller)
→ Lessons we’re learning on multicultural hospitality (Faith Today article)
→ Lisez les dernières traductions des articles de Faith Today à tout moment sur FaithToday.ca/francais.