We Have a Guest

Hello all,

So we put up our Christmas tree yesterday... and man does it smell good! I love that pine smell that they give off, really gets you into the festive spirit. So last weekend was fun... we had a great time together at the Connected Night on Friday, and then also on Saturday at Natalie's place we had a fun time! We're so lucky to have such great friends and family around us, aren't we?

So this Friday we are meeting up at Daniel and Jenni's place in Delta @ 7:30pm. Krystal Alopaeus will be our guest this Friday and she will be talking to us about what God has been doing in her life and whatever else she has on her heart. Krystal has been working abroad in many different countries with YWAM over the past few years and has scene and experienced many wonderful things... so come on out, I'm sure you won't want to miss this.

Also we have our Ski Retreat location and time set now. We will be going to the Antturi's cabin in Whistler on the weekend of January 7th, 8th, and 9th. So check your schedules, or rather, clear your schedules because this is another weekend you won't want to miss. I believe God has something awesome in store for us. So we will be getting forms and costs out to you ASAP... but you can already let me know if you are coming. I'm excited!!

This Sunday morning service, Dec. 5th, is our communion meal meeting. Starts at 11:15am so come on out.

Have a great week,
Jarno and Liisa
PS: Still no baby yet.

Christmas is Coming!

Hello,

Don't know about you guys but I'm really feeling the Christmas season already. Maybe its the snow and cold weather, the smells from all my wife's scented candles, or the all the Christmas ads and music they are playing everywhere... but I tell ya, it's a wonderful time of year!

So that leads me to this Friday's Christmas themed Connected Night. We will have all sorts of things Christmas this Friday to create that atmosphere and the kid's will be having a "little Christmas" program too. A couple volunteer helpers are needed for the kid's, so if you can help let us know, thanks!! So it will be this Friday, Nov. 26th, at the church starting @ 7:00pm, come on out and spend some time together creating that cheerful holiday attitude.

Then on Saturday, Nov. 27th, we are invited to Natalie's place in Whiterock @ 6pm to hang out. Natalie is coming home for the USA Thanksgiving holiday. Also she said that the sauna can be heated up if people want, so bring your swimsuits and towels if you are planning on saunaing. It will be great to see Natalie again!

Then on Sunday, Nov. 28th, morning service @ 11:15am at the church.

Have a blessed week guys,
Jarno and Liisa

Bible Study by Members - Daniel and Jenni's

Hello,

Last Friday we met at our place and we had a great time. We took some time to reflect on our lives and how we have used our natural talents and gifts that God has given us to serve Him. We then moved onto the topic of spiritual gifts and how much we should desire them. We took a look at Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12. God wants to bestow His gifts of the Holy Spirit upon His children so that we can use them for His glory and to edify His church. Do you view spiritual gifts as something real and something possible to happen in your life? Do you desire to receive and use a certain spiritual gift? I challenge you, start asking your heavenly Father for a spiritual gift, also pray for our group and our church to receive spiritual gifts from God. It would be awesome to see the move of the Holy Spirit in this way more and more in our church!

This Friday we are meeting up at Daniel and Jenni's place in Delta at 7:3opm. Daniel has some scripture to take us through in this weeks Bible Study by Members. If you need a ride or directions give me a call. See ya there.

Also Sunday morning service at 11:15am in the main sanctuary. I will be preaching on Ephesians 6, soldiers standing for Christ. Also Seeti Penttinen is having his 70th birthday after the service so help in the kitchen is needed for clean up afterwards. If your able to come help that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Blessed week,
Jarno and Liisa

Happening This Week

Hello everyone,

Passion Tour Vancouver was great! I was so amazed to see 10,800 college and university aged people packed into Roger's Arena! All there for one common reason and that is Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The music was great... the word was impacting... and the prayer was powerful. It was by far one of the largest worship services I've been to. It's so encouraging and fresh to see so many young people in our city who believe in and follow Jesus. Any thoughts you guys have about last Friday you wish to share? Feel free to post them in the comments section.

This Friday night we will be meeting up at our home (Liisa and Jarno's place) @ 7:30pm. We will be digging into the Word so bring your Bibles and we will be also be spending time in prayer. If you need our address and directions give us a call.

Also we are starting to take a look at when we will have our winter ski retreat/ski camp and where. I need to know what time of the year will work best for everyone. How does the weekend of January 8th/9th/10th? Do college and university students have that week off still? Discuss in comments section.

This Sunday morning service is at 11:15am at the church. Exciting stuff, come on out.

Blessed week,
Jarno and Liisa

Passion Vancouver

Hello,

So this Friday is the Passion Tour Vancouver at Roger's Place (formerly GM Place). The doors will be opening at 6:00pm, the event itself starts at 7:00pm and is expected to end around 10:30pm. I have bought tickets for everyone who has let me know that they want to come. Tickets are $15.00, so if you could pay me back that would be great. We can organize car pools for rides or skytrain in the comments section.

Last Friday's Fall Fest Connected Night was great! Thanks everyone for helping out and dressing up. Great to see such enthusiasm. It was awesome to see all the kids in their costumes and taking them through our hunt for the missing keys activity. I'm really digging these Connected Nights, they are a lot of fun.

Also this Sunday is communion Sunday so we will be having our communion meal. Starts at 11:15am. Also we are having our English Ministry Guiding thoughts session afterwards where every member is welcome. We will be taking a look at our church's core values and mission statement and planning for the future. It requires everyone's input so come on out.

Be blessed,
Jarno and Liisa