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Sunday, July 9th, 2017
Join us for "Summer Coffee Time" in the foyer at 10:00 am and for the Main Service at 10:30am
We will start the morning off at 10am with coffee and fellowship in the foyer - we hope you can join us!
Pastor Waylon's message,"Do Gooders", will be based on Romans 12.   


UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Treasure Seekers Ministry - Adult Volunteers Urgently Needed for Fall 2017
Currently seeking 3 adult leaders and 3 adult helpers.
Volunteers are asked to serve one Sunday a month with the 2 and 3 year olds in Treasure Seekers and are required to meet current Plan-to-Protect guidelines. Plan-to- Protect training will be provided in September.
Any adults interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Nadine Deitz at 421-6817.  
 
Additional Volunteer Opportunities:
Nursery: 2 adults and 1 teen helper are needed
Clubs: 1-2 adults who would be able to teach are needed
Caraway Street: Looking for 1-2 adults as substitute actors
Sunday School: Adults and Teen helpers to staff the Nursery during the SS hour. 
Youth: Male Youth Leaders are needed for the fall
Worship Teams: Drummers and Projection/Powerpoint Operators needed
Service: 2-4 people for Communion Preparation and  2 Greeters needed
*Please contact the church office if you are interested in any of these positions


Directory Update
It’s time to update our Church Family phone and contact directory! Please take a moment when you are at the church to fill out the directory information card and leave it with the ushers or return it to the church office. Thank you!


Ladies’ Summer Bible Study - Tuesdays at 7pm in the Fireside 

Our summer study of “Twisting the Truth” by Andy Stanley is underway. All ladies are invited to attend. Study leader is Sharayah Moroz. Here is a link to learn more about the study:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkQY9L28uTo&feature=youtu.be
 
Young Adults Bible Study - Thursdays at 7:00pm - 1005 2nd Street
Young Adults  will continue to meet over the summer months at the home of Bobby and Susanna Lawrence. Text Susanna at 306-421-7416 for more info or to be added to the contact list. 

August Meals on Wheels -
EAC has been asked to deliver Meals on Wheels (weekday meal delivery to Estevan Home Care clients) in August. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board. Instructions and maps are provided.
Note: Drivers who are new to the program are required to provide a police record check. There is no charge for the police check and the forms are available at church office.
 

Estevan Alliance Church Camp Retreat: September 1-3, 2017 @ Kenosee Lake Bible Camp
Sign-up at the camp display table in the church foyer.
Payment is due at time of sign-up ($75/Family, $50/Couple, $30/individual).
If you would like to volunteer on the EACCR committee, please contact Jillian Ursu in person or at 306-461-9912. 


GLOBAL CONCERNS 
 
EAC Seamless Link Project: The Asian Spice “Word of Life Project”
The Word is needed to reach the peoples in this creative-access country. Because many of them are illiterate the Word is being translated for printed publications and as online audio files. Funds raised will go toward employing a translator, covering the cost of print materials and DVDs, and promoting the website. 
If you wish to make a financial contribution, please indicate “Word of Life Project” beside the amount you want to designate toward the project. Prayer support for this project is also greatly appreciated!
 
Midwest District Women’s Project: Establishing & Equipping Northern Believers
The Northern Education initiative is continuing and CMD Women's Ministries will continue to support Bible education for our northern believers through the 2017 District Project. Pastor Brad and Jackie Williams know there is a need to equip people in the remote area of Arviat to become leaders, pastors and evangelists. The District goal is $20,000. If you would like to contribute to this project, please indicate “District Women’s Project” beside the amount that you wish to designate.


SUPPORTED MINISTRIES

Salvation Army Food Bank - 1107 4th Street, Estevan:
Food bank inventory is currently very low and donations greatly appreciated. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the food bank or in the big blue barrel in the church foyer. Financial donations also accepted. 

 
Impact your neighborhood this summer by hosting a CEF 5 Day Club in your backyard!
Hosts are still needed in Estevan and area for the upcoming 5 Day Clubs (running from July 17-Aug. 25). Please contact Cindy Daae (306)923-2221 or Lois Sutcliffe (306)634-4110 to sign up as a host or for more information. 

KLBC 2017 Summer Baking List
This year we have been asked to provide baking for the Squirt Camp, running the week of August  8-12. Please see the signup sheet on the bulletin board for details of what is needed. Please contact the church office if you are willing to deliver the baking to the camp, on or before August 8th.

Kenosee Lake Bible Camp - Volunteers Urgently Needed!!!! 
Besides our cabin and program staff, each week KLBC relies heavily on the work of volunteers giving of their time in the following positions: Head Cooks (1), Assistant Cooks (4), Nurses (1), Kitchen Help (4), Cleaning (2), and Maintenance (2). If you are interested in joining us for a week to volunteer please contact our volunteer coordinator, Jenna Fitzpatrick, at jennaleeheaman@gmail.com.  or contact the camp at kenoseerocks@sasktel.net or by phone: (306) 577-4623. Even if you can only spare a day or two, it would be greatly appreciated!
 

FINANCES at a GLANCE
General Fund
Offerings received: $9,444.25
 (July 2nd Sunday & July pre-authorized debit offerings)
Total YTD: $150,442.72
2017 Budget: $182,026.00

Global Advance Fund
Offerings received: $802.00
Total YTD: $14,293.65
2017 Budget:$ 18,203.00


 





 

 




 



 




 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 


 
 


 

 

 
 

 

Sunday June 18th - Service at 10:30am
We hope you can join us! Pastor Waylon's message,"The Sacrificial Spirit", will be a continuation of the sermon series on The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts and is based on Acts 21

Nursery & Treasure Seekers:
Please note that the Nursery and Treasure Seekers ministries will be running this week.     


UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to our Class of 2017 High School Graduates!
Emma McKersie, Jaiden Peeace, Marshall Littlefield, Adan Peterson, Allie Butler, Courtney Reetz, Zack Jocelyn, Mark Fergusson, Borys Bodnarus
May God bless and guide these young men and women in their future endeavours!
 
Treasure Seekers Ministry - Adult Volunteers Urgently Needed for Fall 2017
Volunteers are asked to serve one Sunday a month with the 2 and 3 year olds in Treasure Seekers and are required to meet current Plan-to-Protect guidelines.  Plan-to- Protect training will be provided in September. Any adults interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Nadine Deitz at 421-6817.  Thank you.
 
Ladies’ Summer Bible Study - Tuesdays at 7pm in the Fireside (beginning June 20th)
Our summer study of “Twisting the Truth” by Andy Stanley begins on Tuesday, June 20th. All ladies are invited to attend. Study leader is Sharayah Moroz. Here is a link to learn more about the study:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkQY9L28uTo&feature=youtu.be
 
Youth Announcement: Youth Windup
Friday, June 23rd - 7:30pm (Gr. 7-12)
 
Young Adults Kick-off to Summer BBQ - June 25th at 5:30pm - 1005 2nd Street
Rain or shine! Please bring friends, lawn chairs, and either chips, salad or dessert.  2017 Graduates are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Text or call Susanna at 306-421-7416 for details and to RSVP.
Note:Young Adults  will continue to meet over the summer months at Bobby and Susanna Lawrence's house at 1005 2nd Street on Thursday evenings with a start time of 7pm.
 
EAC Children’s Ministry Reports for the 2016-2017 session are now available from the table outside of the church office.  A huge thank you to all our department leaders and volunteers for their dedication and hard work to keep our children's ministries running! 

Estevan Alliance Church Camp Retreat: September 1-3, 2017 @ Kenosee Lake Bible Camp
Sign-up at the camp display table in the church foyer.
Payment is due at time of sign-up ($75/Family, $50/Couple, $30/individual).
If you would like to volunteer on the EACCR committee, please contact Jillian Ursu in person or at 306-461-9912. 


GLOBAL CONCERNS 
Team Guatemala Announcements:
Reminders for team members: 
Team Meeting: Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30pm
Deadline for payment of all trip fees: Tuesday, June 27th 

Craft Supplies Needed:
Team Guatemala is now collecting craft supplies for their trip. Donations can be dropped off in the “Guatemala Crafts Box” in the church office. Please call or text Shanelle at 403-928-0857 if you have any questions.
Items needed: 
6 balls of yarn; 75-80 each of pipe cleaners, styrofoam cups and brown paper lunch bags;  45 paper plates; 10-15 each of mini staplers and 1-hole punches; crayons/markers/scotch tape (enough for approx. 100 children); 4 balls of utility string; plastic beads (blue, white, purple, green, yellow, red, orange, gold): 75-80 beads of each colour are needed.   
 

Newborn Baby Gift Packs for Guatemala:
Deadline for donations is Sunday, June 18th! 
Team Guatemala is collecting items for Newborn Baby Gift Packs to take with them on hospital visits during their trip. The gift packs are given to new moms during these visits and contain the following items:  newborn sized sleepers, newborn sized diapers, receiving blankets, extra small baby toys and newborn sized hats.
Please note: All items must be new or in excellent used condition and please remember that we have very limited space for packing these items. We are hoping to have enough supplies to put together 40 gift packs!
 

Donations can be dropped off in the “Guatemala Baby Items” box in the church office.

EAC Seamless Link Project: The Asian Spice “Word of Life Project”
The Word is needed to reach the peoples in this creative-access country. Because many of them are illiterate the Word is being translated for printed publications and as online audio files. Funds raised will go toward employing a translator, covering the cost of print materials and DVDs, and promoting the website. 
If you wish to make a financial contribution, please indicate “Word of Life Project” beside the amount you want to designate toward the project. Prayer support for this project is also greatly appreciated!
 
Midwest District Women’s Project: Establishing & Equipping Northern Believers
The Northern Education initiative is continuing and CMD Women's Ministries will continue to support Bible education for our northern believers through the 2017 District Project. Pastor Brad and Jackie Williams know there is a need to equip people in the remote area of Arviat to become leaders, pastors and evangelists. The District goal is $20,000. If you would like to contribute to this project, please indicate “District Women’s Project” beside the amount that you wish to designate.


WEEKLY EVENTS AT A GLANCE...

Ladies’ Summer Bible Study
Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Fireside Room

Coffee Break: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday @10:30-10:45am
Stop by the church and join the Pastors for a coffee! All are welcome.


EAC Young Adults Group

Young Adults Bible Study: Thursdays at 7:00pm at 1005 2nd Street
This would be a great time to start attending if you have been thinking about it!  
Text Susanna at 306-421-7416 for more info or to be added to the contact list. 


SUPPORTED MINISTRIES

Impact your neighborhood this summer by hosting a CEF 5 Day Club in your backyard!
Children from your neighbourhood are invited to your backyard to hear the gospel presented by young adults from Child Evangelism Fellowship, utilizing bible stories, memory verses, contests and prizes.  Hosts are needed in Estevan and area for the upcoming 5 Day Clubs (running from July 17-Aug. 25). Please contact Cindy Daae (306)923-2221 or Lois Sutcliffe (306)634-4110 to sign up as a host or for more information. 

Salvation Army - Car Wash Fundraiser - Saturday, June 17th: 11am-2pm, 1107 4th Street
$10/vehicle. All proceeds go to sending children to the Salvation Army Beaver Creek Camp.

Link Union in Concert at the Carnduff Community Theatre - June 18th at 7:00pm
Tickets are $20 advance and $25 at the door. Contact Sharon at 306-482-5037.
 
KLBC 2017 Summer Baking List
This year we have been asked to provide baking for the Squirt Camp, running the week of August  8-12. Please see the signup sheet on the bulletin board for details of what is needed. Please contact the church office if you are willing to deliver the baking to the camp, on or before August 8th.

Kenosee Lake Bible Camp - Volunteers Needed
Besides our cabin and program staff, each week KLBC relies heavily on the work of volunteers giving of their time in the following positions: Head Cooks (1), Assistant Cooks (4), Nurses (1), Kitchen Help (4), Cleaning (2), and Maintenance (2). If you are interested in joining us for a week to volunteer please contact our volunteer coordinator, Jenna Fitzpatrick, at jennaleeheaman@gmail.com.  or contact the camp at kenoseerocks@sasktel.net or by phone: (306) 577-4623. Even if you can only spare a day or two, it would be helpful!
 

FINANCES at a GLANCE
General Fund
Offerings received: $3,376.05  (June 11th offering)
Total YTD: $132,727.82
2017 Budget: $160,792.00

Global Advance Fund
Offerings received: $640.00
Total YTD: $13,031.65
2017 Budget:$ 16,079.00


 





 

 




 



 




 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 


 
 


 

 

 
 
 
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