June 29th, 2013 - A rainy start to the Sabbath...but a warm ending

The evening part of our Sabbath. To see the worship service, click here.

Some of us got together with the seven young people who had been staying at our church for the past two weeks and visiting homes in our church area. It was nice to get to know them all better and have fun roasting hot dogs...a new thing for some of them.

We laughed, ate, talked, and sang together. We shared our thoughts and thanks and prayers. It was a lovely ending to the Sabbath.

Daryl - the leader

Lorkens Colin and Gordon. Lorkens shared his first sermon in English on Sabbath morning.

Shonette - shared her testimony for Sabbath School

Larisa - shared her testimony for Sabbath School and also took one day of the lesson to study with us

Dian - shared about her week and also sang a beautiful song

Benyamin - came later in the week, but was a nice addition to the group. He is keeping me up-to-date from FB messages.

Irina and her new found friend, Sonya. I do not think she had ever roasted hot dogs before. I think she really liked them.

We enjoyed spending time with our visitors, and Bonnie and Sylvia really planned a nice evening of food, worship and activities.

The following photos are from the day at church. If you have some photos to share send them and we can add them for all to see and enjoy.

Roasting them

Making them perfectly

Paul enjoys his hot dog in a bun

Little Mo wants her share

Doug moved in right when I took the picture...hahaha. No harm was done. 

After the hot dog roast we enjoyed a worship time together.

What good sports to do all the actions for "If You're Black or If You White or If You are In-between"

Bob leading the actions for the song... "God Loves You"

Mr. W. and son joined us from the Kelowna church

Mummy and daughter - a cute pair

Bonnie and Mo lead out in worship

Enjoying the last of the sunshine and warmth around Bob's little fire maker

Each person shared something they were thankful for that day

Daryl brought out the cards with all the requests on them... Pastor Bob had a special prayer for the people who filled out the cards, the workers who gathered the cards, and our church who will reach out to the people on the cards.

Our wonderful pastoral couple.

Friends for the summer - The first ones to jump up for photos

Arranging themselves

Bible Treasure Hunt - Team 1

Bible Treasure Hunt - Team 2

Card-making group

Sylvia showed this group how to make a very nice card

They left for Victoria on Monday morning. God's blessings go with them, we pray.