THE EFC UPDATE - 2016.08.16
Uniting Evangelicals to bless Canada in the name of Jesus
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HOW TO HELP THE SUFFERING: PRACTICAL EFC WEBINAR
In the light of Canada’s introduction of physician-assisted death, Christians are exploring how they can better come alongside those who are suffering to offer hope and comfort. Join us for a free EFC webinar on Wed., Sept. 28 at noon Eastern time to explore how we can help, and of course learn from, those who are hurting. We’ll be joined by Doug Koop, a spiritual health practitioner and writer from Winnipeg, and by David Guretzki, a theology professor and seminary dean at Briercrest College & Seminary in Caronport, Sask.
IN ONTARIO, P.E.I. AND NOVA SCOTIA
Don McNiven, the EFC’s director of affiliate and donor relations, will be visiting in Ontario in August and October with trips to P.E.I. and Nova Scotia also this fall. He’d be delighted to visit with supporters to discuss the programs of the EFC and current research initiatives. Email him or call 416-902-9110.
TACKLING ADDICTIONS AND HARMFUL HABITS
Celebrate Recovery is a Christian support program, now in its 25th year, that helps participants tackle a variety of “hurts, habits and hang-ups.” Hear stories about changed lives and learn more about the program in the Jul/Aug issue of Faith Today, Canada’s Christian magazine. Read the article online and browse the entire issue.
SUBCRIBE AND GET A FREE COLOURING DEVOTIONAL
The next two weeks are a great time to subscribe (or give a gift subscription) to Faith Today, Canada’s Christian magazine. Until the end of August subscriptions also include a free copy of Restore My Soul: A Coloring Book Devotional Journey. Get details online or by calling 1-866-302-3362. Each issue of Faith Today also comes with an issue of our youth magazine, Love Is Moving, at no extra cost. Act now, before it’s too late.
LATEST POSTS AT FAITHTODAY.CA/BLOG
→ Visit a gallery, read a story, listen to music and be moved by the arts this summer, by Karen Stiller
→ Montreal church serves Pokémon GO crowds, by Patti Miller
COMING EVENTS AT THEEFC.CA/CALENDAR
→ Woman’s Christian Temperance Union 40th World Convention, Ottawa, Aug. 18-24
→ Sabbath and Self-Care, Vancouver, Aug. 22-23
→ Women on the Frontlines, Grimsby, Ont., Aug. 24-27
→ Quantum Physics and Christianity, Halifax, Aug. 29
→ Thriving Church Conference, Sussex, N.B., Sept. 1-2
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STORIES OF YOUTH AT YOUR CHURCH
Are youth or young adults in your church involved in mission trips, service projects or worship events this summer? The EFC youth magazine Love is Moving is looking to highlight more stories about youth putting God’s love into action. Share what your young leaders, teachers and artists are doing to help build God’s Kingdom at info@loveismoving.ca.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
→ Dr. Michael Koke of Kitchener, Ont., says a good death can be beautiful, but he has major concerns about Canada’s legalization of physician-assisted suicide and the need for education about palliative care. He’s interviewed in the latest EFC newsletter Canada Watch
→ The Ktunaxa Nations Case involves important issues of religious freedom in Canada. The EFC and the Christian Legal Fellowship have together applied to the Supreme Court of Canada for intervener status.