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Save the Date

December 14 • Communion

December 24@ 4 & 6 pm • Christmas Eve Service

Compassion

The weather is turning cold and there is need for warm, clean and dry clothing for those in need. We will be having a Warm Clothing Drive for the New Life Center for the next few weeks. Please bring new or gently used and clean gloves, hats, coats, or boots. New socks are needed as well. Men’s (especially) and women’s sizes. Please drop off in box in the foyer starting November 23. We will be collecting items until Sunday, December 7th.

Cristyn Bergen, IVCF: Please read the attached Christmas letter from Cristyn. She shares some exciting news as well as a good update on campus ministry, including several links to enjoy!

Dave & Crystie Tarr, Nordegg Church, Vision Ministries: Dave continues to work for Goldeye as well as the ministry with Nordegg Church, including visits with community members, running Gym Night, Celebrate Recovery, Men’s Prayer, and putting together the service for Church. Cristyn has also been helping with Gym Night, music for the service, keeping the books for the Church as well as trying to keep up her studio, community newsletter, organizing the Church’s special events and working at the Post Office. This means that they are both very busy and need to seek God’s wisdom about how to keep a balance in their lives between employment and ministry. Please pray with them for wisdom, guidance, and direction. They are passionate for what God is doing at the Nordegg Church and the community.

The Church has begun supporting an international organization called Fathers House (one of their congregation members works for them), and they have sent another individual on a short-term mission trip. They had their annual Thanksgiving dinner for people in town and welcomed 25 people who had a wonderful time! They are doing Christmas hampers, a carolling service, the Christmas Eve service and TaOtha Movie night.

Men’s Ministry Fall 2025 Schedule: 

 Knowing the Bible: John 

When: Mondays, 7:00 pm, starting September 15th 

Where: College Heights Baptist Church 

What: This series consists of 12 units that go through a clear, concise study of the Gospel of John. 

*Please register so we can get a book for you. Email: men@mychbc.ca 

A Man After God's Own Heart - the Life of David 

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 am, starting September 9th 

Where: Fort George Baptist Church Fellowship room. (Use north entrance off 15th Ave.) 

What: This study group will be beginning its 26th year and includes men from different churches in PG. 

Contact: Alan Bromley – (250) 552-8211 

Saturday Morning Breakfast 

When: Saturday, 8:00 am, starting September 20th 

Where: College Heights Baptist Church 

What: Group discussion on CHBC’s James Sermon Series, coffee and light breakfast provided 

*Please RSVP to men@mychbc.ca to ensure there is enough food for everyone 

WOMEN’S MINISTRY UPDATE:

FALL KICK OFF! Mark your calendars for our dessert potluck at 7pm on Monday, September 8th at the church! This is always a fun and relaxing time to say hello after the summer break and hear what is happening with Women's Ministry for the year ahead.

BIBLE STUDIES:

·  Ladies Morning Out begins on Thursday, September 11th and runs through to November 27th The potluck brunch is on December 4th.

Child Care Needed! Two individuals are needed to care for toddlers. This is a paid position at $20/hour for three hours each Thursday (9am to 12 noon). A Criminal Record Check is required. Please contact Ruth Grasley or Kathy Harris if you are interested.

·  Monday Night Study begins September 15th.

SOMETHING NEW - MONTHLY GATHERINGS! We are excited about deciding to change from bi-annual events to monthly gatherings. Each evening will include a devotional and time to focus on God to encourage us and strengthen our walk. These will be times when we can get to know each other, have fun together with outings, gather for crafts, games, or visit if that is what you prefer. More information to come on dates!

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sunday September 7th: Ministry Kickoff Sunday

 Opportunity to talk with the youth pastor and Youth Band leader to ask any questions that you might have. 

 September 9th: Parents Night for JR youth parents

This is a short evening (maybe one hour)- an opportunity for parents and the youth leaders to have conversations about expectations. Plans for the year and a chance to meet each other. Youth leaders will be around to hang out with any youth that want to come. 

September 10th: Parents Night for SR youth parents

This is a short evening (maybe one hour)- an opportunity for parents and the youth leaders to have conversations about expectations. Plans for the year and a chance to meet each other. Youth leaders will be around to hang out with any youth that want to come. 

September 16th: First JR Youth Group

Every Tuesday at CHBC 6pm - 8:00pm

 September 17th: First SR Youth Group

 Every Wednesday at CHBC 6pm - 8:30pm

Prayer Ministry

For concerns you would like a group of people to pray for here at College Heights Baptist Church or items of praise to share, please go to https://mychbc.ca/prayer-ministry.

Daily Bread Devotional

Please help yourself to the free devotionals in the foyer. 

Tithes and Offerings

Your tithes and offerings support missionaries and non-profit organizations that depend on us for their livelihood, as well as supporting the ministries here at CHBC. Please consider giving as you have done so generously in the past.

 There are several ways to donate to CHBC:

Ø Use the Interac debit machine in the foyer

Ø Put your donation in the Tithe box in the foyer

Ø Use E-transfer to giving@mychbc.ca

Ø Go online to our website and follow the link http://mychbc.ca/giving/