THE EFC UPDATE - 2015.06.23
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PHONE SEMINAR TODAY: LESS TAXES THROUGH ESTATE PLANNING
Today at 3 p.m. Eastern / noon Pacific, the EFC will host a 45-minute Estate and Will Planning phone seminar. Lorne Jackson of Advisors with Purpose will be sharing tax-saving financial planning information to help you maximize benefits to your family and continue supporting ministries of your choice. As well, he will provide updates on changes in the law that may affect you. Register by email at register@advisorswithpurpose.ca.
EFC NEWSLETTER: THE IMPORTANCE OF SHOWING UP
The June/July issue of Canada Watch is now available at theEFC.ca/CanadaWatch. It includes an Interview with EFC lawyer Geoffrey Trotter on “The Importance of Showing Up” and a helpful article on “What You Need to Know About Praying in Public and the Saguenay Case,” plus lots more, all in four short pages.
HOPE AND HEALING FOR FIRST NATIONS AND THE CHURCH
As Canadians consider the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, many are asking how we can contribute to reconciliation. An article in the latest Faith Today magazine shares the thoughts of several Aboriginal leaders. Preview the issue at FaithToday.ca/digital.
HELPING YOUR CHURCH UNDERSTAND CURRENT TRENDS
“Church and Bible Engagement Trends: What They Mean for Your Church” is a presentation by Rick Hiemstra, the EFC’s Director of Research, recently delivered at an assembly of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec. Request a speaker for your event or church at theEFC.ca/speakers.
AILEEN VAN GINKEL AT THE FIELD COLLABORATIVE
Aileen Van Ginkel, EFC vice-president, ministry services, has moved to a part-time position with the EFC. She will continue to co-ordinate various resourcing projects for EFC affiliate groups while taking a part-time role with a consulting group, The FIELD Collaborative, where she will offer services in communal discernment and partnership development.
COMING EVENTS AT THEEFC.CA/CALENDAR
→EFC phone seminar on estate planning, June 23
→Growing Healthy Churches, Halifax, June 24
→RZIM Apologetics School, Toronto, June 28-July 3
→Voices Together Vancouver, July 1
→Annual Native Christian Conference, Ottawa, July 3-5
CANADIAN EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVE CHURCHES
Buy a subscription to the all-new Faith Today and get a free copy of Shifting Stats Shaking the Church: 40 Canadian Churches Respond. This 300+ page book is co-authored by Faith Today editor Karen Stiller and published by World Vision Canada. It offers encouraging stories of the impact Canadian churches are having on their communities, plus dozens of practical ideas. Book retail value: $18.99. Subscribe today at faithtoday.ca/subscriptions or toll-free 1-866-302-3362. Limited-time offer for Canadian addresses only.
LATEST POSTS AT BLOG.FAITHTODAY.CA
→“How to read well”, by Bill Fledderus
→“I have my father to thank for that.” Thanks to all the dads out there, by EFC staff
HOW TO PLAN A CANADA DAY EVENT
A small church in a village of 1,000 people explains how it created a major annual event for its community at the EFC website Christianity.ca, Canada’s Christian library online.