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THIS SUNDAY - In our series, Discipleship In Community, we will be looking at Luke 14:1-24. Jesus tells us two parables in this passage. Take some time this week to read both and ponder what Jesus might mean and then come join us in person at 10:00 am or online at:  Church Online.

GIESBRECHT MEAL TRAIN - The church has created a meal train for the Giesbrecht family after the unexpected loss of their sister Lynnelle Giesbrecht on October 1st. Kristy Giesbrecht will also be having an invasive surgery on Oct 21st where she will need to have the time to heal. I am setting up this meal train for them in case there is anyone at the church able to provide some dinners for them so they can take the time to grieve and rest as a family. Please click the link to sign up.

LEADERSHIP TEAM RETREAT - The Leadership Team will be heading to Houston, BC for a retreat on November 2. Please pray for safety and that this will be a time to revitalise, refresh and connect with one another!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Will be held on October 27th after the service. This is a time when we reflect on the previous ministry year, vote on the upcoming budget, and celebrate what Christ will be doing in the coming year. Reminder for the ministry coordinators to start getting their information together as we will need your ministry reports by October 1st!

OCTOBER BENEVOLENCE INITIATIVE - “Our benevolence opportunity during October is to meet the ongoing needs of those who depend on the ministry of St. Vincent de Paul’s Drop-In Centre. Will you consider giving a little extra after your tithe?  Please specifically designate these extra monies to CFBC’s Benevolence Fund.  All monetary gifts received in CFBC’s Benevolence Fund during October will be sent (via cheque) directly to St. Vincent de Paul. Jesus stated “I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me — you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:40 MSG) CFBC’s Caring Ministry”

ROKEBY MISSION UPDATE - We pray that this letter finds you enjoying the first days of fall and maybe thinking about turkey! Recently, the weather has cooled a bit and our Japanese friends have begun remarking that it is getting cold. Instead of cold, we call it comfortable. Thanks to Japan's abundant roadside rest stations, Peter had a dry ride to Sendai and back. The kids were very interested in road signs warning of the possibility of monkeys on the road! Read More Here.

H.A.F TIRES AND SERVICE FORMALLY BIG O TIRES - Special Offer for Local Church Members! Get 10% Off Your Next Service at H.A.F Tires and Service! We are thrilled to support our local churches with a special offer! How It Works:
●    10% Discount: Enjoy a 10% discount on any tire or auto repair service
●    $15 Donation: For every qualifying paid service, we will donate $15 to the church you attend.
To Redeem: 1. Mention Your Church: Let us know which church you are affiliated with so we can donate. 2. Save and Support: Receive your 10% discount and help support your church community! Terms and Conditions: Offer valid for October and November. The $15 donation is made for each qualifying paid service (Tire changeover or greater) at the end of each promotional month.  Not valid with other promotions or discounts. Thank you for being a valued member of our community!

YOUTH GROUP - We are excited to announce our initial plans to engage with our youth at CFBC.  This will start with a Youth Class run on Sunday mornings on a one-month-on and one-month-off schedule.  This time together is meant to help bridge being in Sunday School to actively participating in our church family. 
●    When?  Youth will be dismissed after worship on October 13, 20, 27, and November 3rd.  Following these 4 weeks, Youth will be expected to re-join with the adult service.  The next month 'on' will be in December.  
●    Who? We will define youth as being too old for Sunday School till the end of grade 12.  Practically speaking, this means it is for grades 7 to 12 students.  
●    Goals - There are many goals for starting a group like this.  Some of the primary ones on our mind would include. 
○    Developing community amongst others in their peer group and fostering mentoring relationships with older generations. 
○    To grow in ownership of their faith journey.
○    Challenging Youth to use their gifts by engaging in service of the Church body and their communities
○    Helping Youth to bridge to adult participation in small groups and corporate worship
My Youth is serving during one of our meeting times - If a youth is scheduled to serve in Sunday School/Worship/Propresenter, etc - they should NOT cancel.  We want to encourage service, so they are meeting one of our primary goals for the group! They can attend whenever they are not serving in other capacities.  

MEMBERSHIP - If you are interested in membership or have questions as to what membership is all about, please speak with someone from the Leadership Team. To put it briefly, membership fulfils our obligation as a non-profit, but more importantly, it speaks to our commitment to one another and allows each member to hold one another accountable to biblical principles. 

FRIEND-RAISING DESSERT NIGHT - QUESNEL & PG - Save the date(s)! NLBC loves to have a good time, and we will gather in Quesnel on November 1st and in PG on November 8th and hope you will join us for a time of connection, stories and laughs as we celebrate all that we are blessed to be a part of and look ahead to what The Lord has in store for us. More details to follow in due course - we recommend following us on social media or staying tuned to your church bulletins for more details in the coming weeks.

WOMEN’S WEEKEND - Hello brothers and sisters in Christ, We are thrilled to announce that our annual Women's Weekend session is taking place Oct 18th to 20th at NLBC and registration will open Thursday, Aug 22nd! This year we have brought back "Unplugged!" which is a half-day extra session on the Friday before the rest of Women's Weekend begins. If you would like more information can be found on our website.

CFBC NEWSLETTER - If you know of someone who is new to the church, ask them if they signed up for our newsletter. Which can help them stay up to date with the church events and updates. Let them know they can sign up by talking to Chelsea Martin or by emailing office@centralfellowship.ca 

GIVING Because you give, we can hire staff, purchase supplies, purchase curriculum, and teach kids about Jesus. We’re teaching Bible stories to your children to lay a foundation for God’s actions in their lives.  We’re discipling people in their walk with Jesus. And your giving makes that possible. We’re so proud to be a part of a church that takes this mission seriously. You can also give via eTransfers donations@centralfellowship.ca or online at Give Online.

Pastor Jason McAllister | Email Jason