THE EFC UPDATE - 2016.08.02
Uniting Evangelicals to bless Canada in the name of Jesus
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PASTOR SURVEY ON MISSIONS WILL CLOSE SATURDAY: LAST CHANCE TO HELP
The EFC is partnering with the Canadian Missions Research Forum on a first-of-its-kind, national study of how Canadian Evangelicals engage with missions. Would you ask your pastor to help your congregation and the Church across Canada by completing either the English or French version of the survey before Saturday, Aug. 6?
INTERVIEW WITH A PALLIATIVE-CARE PHYSICIAN
The new issue of the EFC newsletter Canada Watch features an interview about assisted suicide and palliative care with Dr. Michael Koke of Kitchener, Ont. He 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. Download this free, four-page PDF and you can also get quick updates about the Trinity Western University law school case, a word from President Bruce J. Clemenger and our regular update from Parliament Hill.
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 would be delighted to visit with supporters to discuss the programs of the EFC and current research initiatives. Email him or call 416-902-9110.
COMING EVENTS AT THEEFC.CA/CALENDAR
→ The Trinity: One God, Three Persons, Charlottetown, Aug. 2-4
→ Voices of the Nations Festival, Toronto, Aug. 6
→ Praise Fest, Surrey, Aug. 7
→ Global Leadership Summit simulcast from Willow Creek, Aug. 11-12
→ Change Experience with Creflo Dollar, Toronto, Aug. 12
→ No Greater Love Music Fest, near Calgary, Aug. 13-15
→ Inspire Hope Conference, Huntsville, Ont., Aug. 13-19
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ALBERTA WILDFIRE CLEANUP CONTINUES
Christian groups such as the Salvation Army and Samaritan’s Purse were on the scene almost immediately when wildfires caused the evacuation of Fort McMurray, Alta., a few months ago. As the rebuilding continues, read some inspiring inside stories from the initial disaster response in the Jul/Aug issue of Faith Today, Canada’s Christian magazine. Preview it online. Also check out last week’s blog post: Videographer shares experience in aftermath of Fort McMurray fires.
SUBSCRIBE AND GET A FREE COLOURING DEVOTIONAL
Now is a great time to subscribe or give a gift subscription to Faith Today, Canada’s Christian magazine, because it comes with a free copy Restore My Soul: A Coloring Book Devotional Journey. Get details online or by calling 1-866-302-3362. Each issue of Faith Today also includes our youth magazine, Love is Moving, at no extra cost. This is a limited-time offer, so act now.
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:
→ TWU law school case: Appeal decision in Nova Scotia favourable to religious freedom (EFC media release, July 26)
→ Letter to the Ontario Ministry of Health on conscientious objection (July 19)
→ Palliative care: The EFC's interfaith statement (aussi disponible en français) and support for private member’s Bill C-277
→ Assisted-death law: The EFC's nine-page overview including ongoing issues of concern.