South Abbotsford Church Website Updates

Life Group Leader Topics

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:48:49 PDT

(Click on the link to download a printable PDF)

2010:

LG Topic #23 Finding Home

LG Topic #22

LG Topic #21 Covenant Community

LG Topic # 20 A Father's Blessing

LG Topic #19 Risky Business

LG Topic #18 Grace is the Good Stuff

LG Topic #17 Three Levels of Living

LG Topic #16 Pentecost

LG Topic #15 Heaven

LG Topic #14

LG Topic #13

Soul Cravings #5

Soul Cravings #4

Soul Cravings #3

Soul Cravings #2

Soul Cravings #1

LG Topic #12

LG Topic #10 - Following Rabbit Trails

LG Topic #9 - The Wounds of Internal Conflict

LG Topic #8 - Our Craving for Community

LG Topic #7 - A Crop of Dwarfs

LG Topic #6 - Not Angry Enough

LG Topic #5 - If Not You, Then Who?

LG Topic #4 - Nehemiah Reflections and Half-Night of Prayer

LG Topic #3 - Don't Watch the Waves!

LG Topic #2 - Life is More Like A River than a Lake

LG Topic #1 - An Awakening At Susa

2009:

LG Topic #44 - Cinderella With Amnesia

LG Topic #43 - The Unhurried Life

LG Topic #42 - The Shalom Peace of Jesus Christ

LG Topic #41 - Living with Hope

LG Topic #40 - When the Horse You Are Riding is Dead

LG Topic #39 - Seeing Behind the Scenes

LG Topic #38 - He Must Become Greater

LG Topic #37 - The Power of Prevailing Prayer

LG Topic #36 - Called to be Lights Where God Plants Us

LG Topic #35 - The Most Important Things

LG Topic #34 - Keep Hope Alive

LG Topic #33 - Bringing Glory to Jesus

LG Topic #32 - Unity

LG Topic #31 - Transformation Really Possible

LG Topic #30 - Communities that Make Jesus Known

Topic #29 - August 16

Topic #28 - July 19

Topic # 27 - July 12

Topic # 26 - July 5

Topic # 25 - June 28

Topic # 24 - June 21

Topic #23 - June 14

Topic #22 - June 7

Topic #21 - May 31

Topic #20 - May 24

Topic #19 - May 17

Topic #18 - May 10

Topic #17 - May 3

Topic #16 - April 26

Topic #15 - April 19

Topic #14 - April 12

Topic # 13 - April 5

Topic # 12 - March 29

Topic # 11 - March 22

Topic #10 - March 15

Topic #9 - March 8

Topic #8 - March 1

Topic #7 - February 22

Topic #6 - February 15

Topic #5 - February 8

Topic #4 - January 31/February 1

Topic #3 - January 25

Topic #2 - January 18

Topic #1 - January 11, 2009

ICCF Conference 2010

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:43:40 PDT

August 20-22, 2010:

Click here to download and print a copy of the brochure.

Contact Pastor Harinder Sahota or John Tobin for more information at:
604.853.2663 or
604.302.1613 or
hsahota@southabbotsford.com

Click here to be directed to the on-line registration form.

KIDstuf

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 8:42:28 PDT

Did you know kids will actually wake their parents up on Sunday morning so they can go to KIDstuf? Come see what they are excited about!

Our family service will resume in the Fall.

Service Opportunities

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 9:52:04 PDT

HOSPITALITY

Church Bus Drivers -
Do you have a Class 4 driver's license? Are you looking for practical way to bless our community? Contact the church office for more information or to get involved.

Greeters -
Do you love to meet new people? Contact the church office for more information or to get involved.

Ushers -
Contact Bodo Goetzke for more information or to get involved.

High School Prayer Team -
It is our desire to have a team of people (parents, etc.) from within the congregations of SAC that have a heart for prayer and a desire to see God work within the High School ministry. Contact Pastor Jon for more information or to get involved.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Compassion Ministries -
We are looking for women who have a heart for people facing challenging life situations in our community. Could you prepare a meal for a drop-in for sex trade workers? Do you have gift items to donate for women on the streets of Abbotsford? Would you like to make simple blankets for people in need? Can you pray for protection and blessing on those involved in these ministries?

For more information or to get involved, please contact Connie Siebert.

WORSHIP ARTS MINISTRY

Worship Teams -
We are looking for singers and instrumentalists. An audition will be required. Contact Connie Siebert for more information or to get involved.

Worship Choir -
Contact Connie Siebert for more information or to get involved.

Special Events -
Contact Connie Siebert for more information or to get involved.

Drama -
We are looking for volunteers in the areas of acting, writing, producing and reader's theatre. An audition will be required. Contact Connie Siebert for more information or to get involved.

Dance / Choreography -
An audition will be required. Contact Connie Siebert for more information or to get involved.

Decorating -
Contact Connie Siebert for more information or to get involved.

Sound and Technical Ministries -
Contact Connie Siebert for more information or to get involved.

Video Department -
Contact Connie Siebert for more information or to get involved.

Dates and Times

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:46:10 PDT

Next Baptism/Membership
Baptism Class: Declaring For Christ -
Membership Class: Committing to Community -
Baptism Services - Outdoor Baptism and Picnic September 19, 2010

Please pick up your application form at the Info Wall, complete and return to the church office.

Or click here to fill out an application form on-line.

Declaring for Christ: (Baptism Class)
It's a significant decision to make public a decision that we have made privately. We believe that baptism is a sign to the world that we have received God's gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. We've turned from our own way and want to declare that we are giving ourselves totally to going God's way. At SAC we baptize people upon confession of their faith, a personal decision. We use the form of immersion because we believe it best signifies leaving our old life and rising to live our lives following God's way.

Committing to Community: (Membership Class)
Living as a Christ-follower was never designed to be a solo experience. As different parts of a physical body need each other, so we need each other as well. Committing to one particular community of faith gives us the opportunity to be known and know others, to be cared for and care for others, to be served and serve others.

For more information please email the office or phone 604 853 2663.

Donate

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:38:07 PDT

Ways to donate to South Abbotsford Church:

Weekly offering during our weekend services by cash or cheques. To ensure your donation receipt please place your donation in the offering envelopes and fill out the front in full.

Through preauthorized giving. This allows you to choose a consistant amount and regular mid or end of the month withdrawal. Forms are available on the Information Wall or the church office.

On-Site Debit machine. We now have a self-use debit machine available in the foyer at the Information Wall during all weekend services.

On-line donations through an organization called Canada Helps. Click this LINK to be re-directed to their website and into the SAC donation area.

Canada Helps, not SAC, issues your receipt for donations using their organization. They charge SAC a 3.9% transaction fee but you get 100% of the amount you donate as a tax receipt.

The spending of funds is confined to the programs and oversight of South Abbotsford Church. Each gift designated toward a church program will be used as designated. When any given need has been met, or where projects cannot be reasonably carried out, the donor agrees that designated gifts may be used where needed most.

Resources

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:37:08 PDT

Our weekly sermons are available for listening and downloading. Use the links on the left side to explore this and other SAC resources.

We do our best to upload the most current sermon within a week after the service it was heard in. During the summer it may take up to 2 weeks to have available while staff are on holidays. Thank you for your understanding.

Staff

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:33:22 PDT

Meet the Staff of South Abbotsford Church:

Dan Nicholson
lead pastor
email Dan

Matt Ewert
executive pastor
email Matt

Connie Siebert
pastor of worship arts
email Connie

Outreach and Integration

Doug Harder
pastor of outreach and integration
email Doug

Duncan Ris
pastoral intern of outreach and integration
email Duncan

David Manuel
pastor of indo-evangelism and communication
email David

Harinder Sahota
pastor of indo-canadian ministries
email Harinder

Student and Family Life

Jon Wiebe
pastor of student ministries
email Jon

Amy Buhler
middle school intern
email Amy

Mark Harris
pastor of children's ministries
email Mark

Breanne Claassen
childrens and student intern
email Breanne

Support Staff

Sylvia Pauls
administrative assistant
email Sylvia

Susan Schlaak
bookkeeper
email Susan

Eleonore Toews
administrative assistant
email Eleonore

Theresa Unrau
communications coordinator
email Theresa

Calendar

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 9:44:36 PDT

Soul Cravings

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 8:50:01 PDT

SAC - Soul Cravings, Tell Us Your Story BLOG - Click here

Soul Cravings: A Creative Approach to Relational Evangelism
(scroll to the bottom for downloads)

One of our core values is outreach. We want to compassionately reach out to people in our city in holistic ways to meet their needs. For those who have never come to know Christ in a personal way, we want to share the good news of the gospel. But where do we begin?

In April we launched Soul Cravings: A Creative Approach to Relational Evangelism at South Abbotsford Church, in partnership with Power to Change.

During that time a series of topics were designed for individuals or small groups to use to guide us in this new approach to relational evangelism. Those topics are available for you to download below.

We also offered training on April 18 and 25 in using the pre-evangelistic tool designed by Erwin McManus entitled Soul Cravings Prequel. These books are still available at the South Abbotsford Church office for $3.00 each for distribution to your friends and contacts.

To learn more about Soul Cravings- check out the video clips at I Crave Change.
Also, please feel free to check out our Soul Cravings blog and share your own personal stories of initiating spiritual conversations.

We also invite you to a follow-up event to continue our dialogue together on relational evangelism on Sunday, June 13th at 10:00 am in the main sanctuary at South Abbotsford Church.

We look forward with anticipation to see how Soul Cravings will be a catalyst for joyful outreach to those around us.

Doug Harder
Pastor of Outreach and Integration
Email: dharder@southabbotsford.com
Website: www.southabbotsford.com
Phone: (604) 853-2663

Topic #1

Topic #2

Topic #3

Topic #4

Topic #5

To listen to session 1 and 2 please follow these steps:

Click on Resources (along the top options)

Click on Sermons

Click on Archives - then scroll to April 18 for session #1 and April 25th for session #2.

Special Events

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 9:25:12 PDT

The Christmas Brunch is a wonderful way to kick off the Christmas season. Volunteers set the tables with their own Christmas decorations, which is always a highlight. Of course, you can also count on a delicious brunch and a challenging speaker. Mark your calendar for November 27, 2010 and invite a friend.

Contact:Connie Siebert by email or phone 604.853.2663

Women's Ministries

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 9:23:55 PDT

Are you looking for ways connect with other women as we journey together in Christ?
Women's Ministries has a place for you!

Click on the links below for details about how to get involved:

Connecting Points Wednesday morning coffee followed by opportunities to learn, create and serve together.

Evening Edition - Thursday evening coffee and study

First Time Moms - Tuesday morning playdates and conversation for new moms and their babies

Thursday Play Group - Relaxed playdates with moms and their children to age 5

Meals and Necessities - Serve needy women in our community by providing food and other essentials through the Women's Resource Centre

Prayer Ministry - Vital prayer support is always available

Special Events - Our annual Christmas Brunch

Women's Cook Days - Spend time cooking with other women to stock your freezer.

You can contact Connie Siebert about Women's Ministries at 604.853.2663 or email.

Women's Resource Centre

Mon, 31 May 2010 12:37:25 PDT

Meals and Necessities for Women through Abbotsford Women's Resource Centre

We have an opportunity to show love and compassion in practical ways to some of the most needy women in our community. Women from our church provide hot meals for street-entrenched women who attend a drop-in at the Abbotsford Women's Resource Centre.

We also help provide other basic necessities like toiletries and clothing. Following is a list of suggested donations which can be dropped off in the bins available in the foyer, or at Connecting Points or Evening Edition. For more information, email Norma Neufeld or contact her at 604-850-9390 or call the church office at 604-853-2663.

Women's Resource Centre Donation List

Personal Items and Toiletries:
- Brushes, combs
- Small towels, face cloths
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss
- Tampons, pads
- Nail clippers, emery boards
- Shampoo, conditioner, hair product (regular and travel-size)
- Make up, face cream, body lotion
- Soap, bubble bath
- Small deodorant
- Disposable razors

Food:
- Individual yogurt and fruit cups
- Canned meat, tuna, salmon,
- Peanut butter
- Homemade jam
- Milk
- Boost and Ensure
- Juice (jugs or juice boxes)
- Coffee and tea
- Sugar
- Fresh produce
- Canned pork and beans
- Canned soup
- Granola bars

Women's Clothing:
- Clothing for all seasons
- Maternity clothes
- New underwear
- Runners and other shoes, socks
- Jackets
- Gloves and scarves
- Tights
- Slippers
- Belts and purses
- Small backpacks

Camping equipment:
- Sleeping bags and mats
- Tents and tarps

Other:
- Laundry soap and fabric softener
- Plastic containers with lids, zip-lock bags
- Notebooks, pens
- Arts and craft items (beads, yarn, pencils, crayons, glue, paints, canvasses, etc.)

You can put your donated items in the basket on the shelf by the Information Wall.

Cook Day Donations:
If you would like to donate meat or other supplies needed for our cook days, please email Norma Neufeld or call her at 604-850-9390.

Financial Donations:
If you would like to designate a financial gift to this ministry, please mark "Women's Resource Centre Project" on your offering envelope. Donations over $20 will be receipted.

Women's Cook Days

Mon, 31 May 2010 12:36:48 PDT

Come spend several hours cooking with other women, and go home with a freezer-full of food for your household. These cook days are not only fun, but economical.

For more information, or to sign up, email Angela Boon at saccookdays@southabbotsford.com or call 604-850-0862.

Thursday Play Group

Mon, 31 May 2010 12:36:29 PDT

9:30-11:00am Thursday mornings

If you're looking for relaxed place to come where your young children can play and you can meet other moms, come to the church nursery on Thursday mornings. Sometimes we also meet at the park or plan group outings. For more information, email Kelly Ens or contact her at 604-557-1927.