Ron Paley and the Big Band

At The Lyric in Assiniboine Park tonight and most every Thursday.
Hey! What are a few drizzles when you can enjoy the best jazz on this side of New York! It's a shame that only some 100 people came to enjoy it. Martha and I took Arden with us and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Sierra Nobel sang several jolly good numbers.
Al Simmons sang "The Pants Too Long". So funny.
Benny Goodman "Sing Sing Sing"
Karl Kohut on bass.
Joanna Mojoko sang "What is Life?... If you don't think about mmm... dying." written by Ron Paley.
Amber Epp, Marco and Sheila Costillo sang a Cuban song: Bombolejo

Reception for Clark and Grace - in Carrot River

Song: All the way my Savior leads me.
Chair Robert: God 1st in our lives - family next and then vocation
Sextet Song: God is here in reverent silence.

Volunteer item: Uncle Robin & Monika and family song: You are Lord of Creation and the Lord of my life.

Quartet: Russell & friends: There is a path of love and forgiveness, Walk in Love with those around you.

Volunteer item: Pastor John: welcome to our community Grace. There has been a building of enthusiasm for your coming. In marriage you get out what you put into it. Love and tenderness. May God bless you with enduring love. You can never love each other too much. You love God by loving each other.

3 Songs by the youth: 1. Love that never fails perfect Love. Love is Strong the Spirit of Jesus calling you. Love will win. 2. Blessed are they who dwell in the Lord and delight in His word night and day. 3. Now from my heart praises shall ring. Daily my vows I will renew.

Volunteer item: Song by Quartet: May God bless this bridal pair as hand in hand they journey here below. Oh perfect Love abide with them.

The young men's song: 1. Light of the world sent down into darkness here I am to worship. 2. Lord your grace is overwhelming I bow my head in adoration and I crown you the King of my Soul.

Volunteer item: Mr Isaac a very fortunate old man says: Clark you are a very fortunate man from here on you will always have Grace. Did you see the rainbow today? Grace, you will have many opportunities to draw Clark's attention to many beautiful things.

Volunteer Raymond Dueck: Clark, you were 3 months old when we met you and your parents in New York when you and Renee got your transplants. During those 4 months in NYC we became friends that became ''closer than a brother". We are so glad for you both. Renee would have loved to be here. (tears) May God bless you richly!

James: What a day! Thanks Grace for saying yes to Clark's proposal. We are happy to have you in our family.
Raymond & Martha, we are so glad you came. You lost your daughter Renee 2 years ago. We don't understand why God works that way. But we know He is good.

Groom: thanks for coming

Song: What a mighty God we serve.

Food and LOTS of it. What a party!

Carrot River Church of God in Christ Mennonite (Holdeman)

Carrot River is 10 hrs north of Winnipeg. We went there for the wedding reception for Clark and Grace (Isaac) Penner. We got to know Clark and his parents in New York City in 1984 when Clark and Renee got their bone marrow transplants from their mothers. We met James and Roxanne at the Ronald McDonald house and we found apartments in the same building in Upper East Side. We formed a very deep and lasting friendship over the 4 months we lived in New York. It is very emotional to hug and bless Clark and Grace wishing them God's blessing in their lives together.

Message: Pastor John Boise
Jn 10:10 We Love to talk about the abundant life. We don't like to talk about what the thief wants to come and destroy.
Don't just exist - LIVE! Be attached to the vine- receive nourishment from the root.
6 questions:
1. Do you want to go to heaven?
2. Do you Value salvation by Jesus Christ?
3. Do you feel the need of and appreciate the sheepfold, the church?

4. Do you fear or abhor the thought of being lost?
5. Do you realize Satan wants to take you to hell?
6. Do you fear the world and its ensnaring pleasures?

God talks of eternal bliss and eternal punishment.
There is a heaven to gain and a hell to shun. Is that real to us?

When we stand before judgement we will not be asked what we believe about heaven and hell. But did you repent? Do you fear the thought of being lost?
If our sins are not covered by the blood of Jesus we are accountable for them.
Eve was deceived by Satan the evil one. If we could see the end result of our sins, it would shock us.

Sometimes we ask why all the rules? They are given for our protection. Do we fear the evils that technology has brought to many people? Do we fear the temptations Satan sends our way?

Do you want to go to heaven?
People usually can tell you their goals in life. But they are sidetracked. If you miss heaven you missed it all. It's a no risk, safe at home place.

A young man struggled with salvation and when he realized that Jesus died so that you could be saved he started crying and accepted the Lord.

Is salvation precious to you? Are you acting like it?
Are you sharing the good news with your friends and neighbors?

Do you appreciate the sheepfold? The church? When the leaders go to international conferences are we glad to listen to them?
What does the church mean to you? Home! Where my soul rests.
God made it that way: To nurture the souls here on earth.

Am I going to wait for God to put pressure our hearts?

The thief comes to destroy. That's the truth spoken for our sake
May we look to the gospel for our daily needs.

Congratulations, Alayna!

Celebrating the Life Eldon Penner

1942-2010 married to Irene (Unger) for many happy years
Respected businessman, enthusiastic Christian, friend, cousin - we'll all miss him. Eldon was always at extended family gatherings and greeted me and every one else with enthusiasm and a keen interest in what was going on in my life. He was a very sociable man.

Ralph - maybe his hearing is perfect again. Life has meaning: it's worth the trip to heaven.
We are very sad. We come with heavy hearts and ask for the oil of healing.
Garnet, Irene's Cousin, led in 2 Songs: It will be worth it all when we see Jesus. Eldon sang along with this when he was able.
Eldon also liked to sing: Be still and know that I am God. I am the Lord that healeth thee. In thee oh Lord I put my trust.

Video tribute from grand kids. Loving, caring, often paying for other people's meals. Always wanted his customers to he happy.
He loved pepper. Liked weird food. Often wore his beaver hat. He has the best now - probably selling tires to Jesus.

Ed Johnson: How big are -the tires God's car?
I know the plans I have for you said Jeremiah the weeping prophet.
Eldon leaped into heaven a few days ago. We grieve with you, we love you.
16 years ago Eldon rented us a home. He was a most considerate landlord.
When a tire store manager was dying, Eldon was the one who led him to the Lord. He would be disappointed if any one here will not meet him in heaven.
He helped to make sure that church finances were ok.
Christ is calling each of us to rest in Him. God so loved us he sent his son to save us.
Fears: we do not lose heart - we look to the eternal to face this day. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Jesus forgets our sin. Complete forgiveness. Jesus calls as to come to him to give us rest.

Falcon Lake All People's Church

My high school sweetheart, Martha and I have now been happily married for 39 years!

9:45 am Music by Jack Stenekes Janz Team Teach Beyond Ministries
"Marvin Thiessen passed away Friday afternoon"

Pastor Brian Hamilton
Acts 10 - Philip got into the eunuch's carriage and explained "the good news about Jesus".
We worship the glorious creator. Father, forgive us when we fail you.
Thankyou that the gospel is strong. May God bless every one. May God be with the persecuted Christians today. Be with all lawmakers every where. May all seekers find hope and restoration.

Stenekes Music: Just a Closer Walk. CDs for sale

Pastor Brian Hamilton message:
Communion Remember what Jesus has done.

Signs Of Sovereignty.

Linda likes to have her picture taken in front of signs. People are wearing orange today in support of the Netherlands's team
Phillip was a popular preacher in Samaria and a lot of people were coming to Christ. Then God told him to go to a deserted highway a long way away. Phillip did not ask why but went. If God is sovereign we will do. Fran Funk makes it a point of asking God where she should sit to have opportunity to talk to someone about Christ.
Phillip listened. He saw the wealthy entourage on the road. The Queen's advisor had purchased an expensive scroll and was reading it. Phillip was there at just the right moment when he was reading about the suffering servant. When Phillip explained the passage the eunuch accepted the Message and millions became Christians in Ethiopia.
Christ has no hands but yours. That's how others are touched by the love of Christ.
God may lead you into the lives of one person after another. What lives have I been able to touch through the power of the Spirit?
Oh that others too may be touched by Christ.

Bruce Reimer died in a baler yesterday. Funeral Wednesday

Pastor Brian & Linda are taking blankets to Cuba. Looking for donations.

Next Sunday will feature the Braeside Keenagers music

A Good Day

I spent the morning golfing with friend Ernie at The Meadows, did some work at home, went for a dip in the pool with Arden, Merrit, and Twylla, and then Martha and I joined Arden at the football game between Toronto and Winnipeg courtesy of The Ronald McDonald House.

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How Much Better Can it Get?

Went to church with my sweetheart and daughter, had a nice lunch, went golfing at Netley Creek Golf course (where we had our first kiss 40 years ago), and now it's time to relax in the pool!

The Life of Joseph: Favorite Son, Hated Brother

Dave Ens -www.EastView.org
The longest connected story in the Bible. A distinctive story telling style.
The story of Joseph is written for those who have doubts. The modern style in which it is told makes it fresh.
"God said" is very much first part of the Genesis story.
Sometimes we think we need to hear God talking to us. Sometimes he does not appear to respond.
Joseph is someone God spoke to in dreams. They are the driving force of the dreams. God has been working and active the entire time. Gen. 5o:2o
In the big picture God was living through Joseph.
Dualism = God is in his castle until we call him. If he does not appear to respond it creates guilt in us. Joseph's story says God is working / intersecting with our space. If we look for it we may see that.
Many of us fail to consider that God may be in our space the whole time. We ignore God's Nudges.
2. There is a realness to Joseph's story. He has shinning moments. He has moments of complete dysfunction and arrogance. He dishonors his father expecting him to bow down to him.
Gen. 37:7 he fanned the hatred by telling his dreams to his brothers. God has grace for dysfunction. The plot is driven by dysfunction. God used that to put him where he needed to be. the collision of our shining moments and our dysfunctions God can use to fulfil his will in us.
Rom 7:18 why do I do what I don't want to do?
I'm a better husband than 17 years ago because I made mistakes and learned from them. Life's lessons learned the hard way. God brought us together but that does not mean there will be no conflict. A story with no conflict is not a good story.
Too often we crush the dreams of tomorrow because it is too hard to get through today.
Don't limit God because you cant get things right.
We all have good and bad the Conflict between good and evil.
Jesus was sent to us to Suffer what we should have suffered. To set us free despite our dysfunction. Heb 4:14-16 Let us approach the throne of grace with boldness. Read the story of Joseph this summer. Look for God at work.

Beaver Creek Bible Camp 40th Anniversary

Founded in 1968 by the Interlake EMC churches

Mark Westman got saved when he attended camp here many years ago.

Harry Friesen:
The vision grew out of VBS and Sunday school outreach. Edwin Wright and Harry were the founding members.
The first year's run was renting Fisher Bay Bible Camp in 1968. A Camp Board was formed to plan and search for a site suitable for camp. Milton looked for spot south of Riverton in the Finns, Arnes area. August Singbeil offered a site on his farm. We looked at the present site of the Hecla Resort.
Then Gus Romeniuk made his cottage property available with one building. We acceptod the offer. That made a very busy spring and summer building facilities, clearing trees. Cabins built in Mennville, the chapel was built by Menno Penner in Morweena. We had no grass, one tree fell on Albert's tent but no one was injured.
We were all new to camp Al Hiebert from Red Rock trained and helped establish the camp programs
Uncle Henry from Morweena helped to dynamite the stumps and rocks. Lots of team work. Back then red tape was much less. When we needed more space the Conservation Officers gave permission on the spot.
Menno Penner designed the original logo.
Campers sang heartily without all kinds of instruments.

Roger & Clarice Plett spent many years here at BCBC as camp directors.
Always prayed that campers would see the greatness and goodness of God. One cabin group came back singing in the rain. One camper got stung and went into shock. Henry was here with the proper meds and the camper's life was saved. A part of a tree fell on a camper. God protected him.
Andrew Dueck and Raymond Dueck encouraged me to take the leadership here. Clarice had a prayer network that prayed past 4pm Saturday.
LDC (Leadership development Camp) started at later time. One mother brought her kids thinking it meant Long Distance Commuter.
A farmer went out to sow....
Mark Westman came at 8 and later became Camp Director. Daughter Danya led another child to the Lord at age 8. This camp has made a real difference to many people.

Elmer & Danya Zacharias - Camp Director for the last 3 years
Last summer God was very present here. God is in this place
Let there be thankfulness to God. Your behavior should show it. Let your light shine.
This process of walking in the light is a learning process. You can't shovel darkness out. You can only dispel darkness by bringing in the light.
Pray for transformation of the lives of the campers that are coming this summer. Pray Pray Pray.

Morbidman Meets His Maker

I posted the text of the drama here in Memory of

Renee Amaryah Lalani Dueck

March 18, 1984 – February 26, 2008

“Jack”

in performance with “The Bards of Now”

directed by

Mark & Jobina Westman

2002

SCENE ONE

(A back alley. A chain link fence runs across the stage. A couple of metal trashcans are against the fence.)

NARR- This is Terminus City. A bustling metropolis with an important university at its core, Terminus City is widely regarded as center of learning and thought. Here, scholars debate democracy, religion, philosophy, and the meaning of life. Here, the leaders of tomorrow establish the intellectual foundations that will guide them on life’s journey. But there is a darker side to Terminus City… for evil lurks within the shadows, seeking to rule the city, the country, and even the world! But fortunately for us, evil has an enemy of it’s own: the Triumvirate!

(Jack and Lenny run on stage carrying sacks of loot. They wear black turtlenecks, black pants, and black masks.)

JACK- Ha ha ha ha! Let’s see what we have in our trick or treat bags!

(They begin pulling out wallets and purses.)

JACK- Ooooh, alligator wallet!

LENNY- Carvin Klein purse!

JACK- Dinner Club card!

LENNY- Hey, this purse has Hello Kitty on it!

JACK- Hello Kitty? Lenny, you did not mug a little girl again, did you?

LENNY- (awkward) She wouldn’t share her M&M’s.

JACK- The boss is not going to be very happy with you.

LENNY- There’s three dollars in here.

JACK- Three dollars? (pulls money out of the wallet) Man, take a look at this.

LENNY- WHOA! A hundred!

JACK- Exactly. I got this off a guy coming out of that French place.

LENNY- Chez Pierre?

JACK- Yeah! That’s the kinda clientele you want to mug.

LENNY- Oh, I see.

JACK- A ha! Platinum Vista Card. Lenny, what do you say we treat ourselves to some Italian food?

Living the Unpredictable Life: Sink or Walk

Delbert Enns, pastor
Eastview.org
Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you walking on the water.
Myth buster: how many times can you fold a piece of paper? 8, 12? Can you walk on water?
Virus- what comes to mind?
Some events affect others. Yawning
Malcolm Gladwell book
Esther was willing to risk everything
Or are you too cautious?
Matthew 14 records an important event. A tipping point in leadership.
You are the son of God! The disciples recognized who Jesus is. Do you feel abandoned?
Do not be afraid. Peter is a water walker. He commanded Jesus to command him to walk on water.
Sinking is better than sitting. This was really hard.
Are you willing to step out? To walk on water to Jesus?
Let us run with endurance Heb 12:1
Jesus will see you through. He is always praying for you.

Baby Maelle is Coming

We are at the hospital with Twylla sharing the excitement. Pray that baby Maelle and Twylla will healthy and well! Fetal cells were lost and the baby had a low blood count. A blood tranfusion was done and the baby is almost ready for the C-section. She is at 29 weeks and small.
Pray for Arden's safety while driving from Sioux to Winnipeg.

AWOL 2

Recap from last Sunday.
Timothy was tempted to go AWOL.
7 ways to grow your faith.
God's perspective to right sized faith.
1. Renew refresh the gift v6 fan the flames. Campfires dies out. Keep fanning and putting more fuel on the fire.
2. Know who you are v7. Some people have amnesia and literally forget who they are. "Unknown White Male" has been made into a movie.
Christians sometimes forget who they are in Christ- a wealthy heir of God's kingdom.
When it comes to telling other s God has given yew power.
3. Be Prepared for Rejection. Be ready to suffer. Expect it. Be bold & courageous.
How much are you willing to suffer for Christ? Jail? Lost job? Torture? It will Cost to follow Christ.
4. Be Courageous. v8-10 150,000 Christians die every year for their faith. Do we have that courage? What would a church like that look like?
5. Don't just feel.... Know! v12
6. Hold fast! v13 years ago sailors would tattoo an anchor if they had crossed the Atlantic
they would tattoo HOLD FAST on their knuckles to remind them to hold on in the storm
7. Surround yourself with those who are not ashamed.
Let's get more aggressive in our faith. Let's not forget to invite others to Jesus. We need more room. New service format. Riverwood 9:15 Jubilee 10:15 Riverwood 11:15 to make room for 1,600 each Sunday.
Greatest joy is when some one life far from God- -to bring them to all God has for them. To know Christ.
Not to attract other Christians from existing Churches.
In 2 years want to build a 1,600 seat auditorium
This will cost $75.000 plus time and effort in the first year.
Pray for a divine appointment to share your faith with someone who needs Christ. This week. This month. Jesus loves you like crazy.
Stop being mousy. Be bold courageous.
Be available to God.
If you have a prayer need come up. Let's pray.

Baptism and Membership

BB attended Bethany Bible School
JB
DB
RM got jailed and released to Forward House where 2 policemen taught the Bible lesson. Become a Christian want to be baptized today on confession of faith.
JS 23 years a teacher, later MLA, now MP
God keeps us strong. My journey is to walk with God to the end. I do a lot of praying. For strength to go through the cancer of my husband. Nothing matters except faith in God and trusting Jesus. We need to do God's work here on earth. Why does this happen?
We have Bible Study every Wednesday on Parliament. Eastview is my moment to spend with God away from politics. It's been a lonely year. Moved by the love and genuiness here.
I accepted the Lord years ago and was baptized by immersion. That was a life changing experience.
RS did not go to church growing up. At age 25 met this beautiful girl at work. She invited me to church. Got involved. Spring 1990 Heidi went on a trip. Accepted Christ during that time. Got married. Moved to Calgary but that did not work. Tried several churches.
Moved back to Winnipeg. Attended Eastview. Decided to join. Then not sure. Then Devon 10 decided to become a Christian. Now we know this is the right thing to do.
HS became a Christian at VBS grew up in a Christian home and was baptized at age 13.
Attended 8 churches in 13 years in Calgary. Just could not find a church that worked for us. Decided not to go to church anymore. That did not work either. We need regular spiritual encouragment
Moved to Winnipeg and want to be able to bless the kids with a strong Christian Community.
TT aged 13 grandpa died but lives forever. ABC Admit Believe Choose. Learn to control my anger. Want everyone to know about my decision to get baptized
JT born and raised in Christian home. This is a continuation of my Christian life. Grandma and Grandpa have been a huge influence. God helps me.
HT parents Andrea & Tim. Have known Jesus all my life. I know I can always count on him
I lay my Isaac down. God wants us to trust him. Follow Jesus. Symbol of Love.
BZ Thanks to God for giving us his son.
Had no use for faith until I met my wife. Now we have 3 daughters. Want to be members here. More important than professional hockey.
CZ accepted Jesus at age 13. When she watched the Jesus film.
Afraid of public speaking. I confess Jesus as my Savior and I to want be committed.
LZ aged 13 baptized as a child. Jn 3:16 want to make my own decision now. I know God is real and loves us. Getting baptized thanks to Lyle and my parents. God will direct my paths.

Total baptized - 8 souls.
Confession of faith accepted into membership - 5
Video of service available at www.Eastview.org

AWOL Christians

Pastor Todd Petkau www.Riverwood.cc
Timothy is a letter Paul wrote when Paul sensed that Timothy might be thinking of going AWOL.

Paul asked Timothy not to be ashamed.
3 types of shame.
1. Misplaced shame - being outperformed unexpectedly
2. Earned shame - doing OK with secret shame unrevealed and then the sins revealed - being found out.
3. Heaping shame - someone in authority says "you'll never amount to anything" or "Even if your church grows to 2000 God is not in it. You don't hear God for a minute." Pray-God please cover me with the Teflon of your spirit.

Timothy has issues and feels ashamed and many Christians are going AWOL.
Are you bold confident expectant? Or embarrassed hesitant?
Are any of you dealing with shame? Faith draining shame?
Shame is a choice. You can be more than you are now.
The world persecutes Christians- always has. We feel outnumbered.
Reset your perspective. The gosple out performs the world.
7 ways to move to stronger faith. We'd like to be less chicken in sharing our faith. We'd like to bring someone to Christ.

We ran out of time - 7 ways next week.
Pathway to freedom
Own the shame and get forgiveness

Travel from Skopje Macedonia to Stip via Salonika

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from Morris MB to Morris MN

We spent the day in Morris Minnesota, at the University of Minnesota in Morris Minnesota, to talk about biomass gasification

Happy 36th Birthday to Kris

Our firstborn would be 36 years old today. We still miss him after 33 years. Hope he's enjoying heaven right now!
I was 1st time dad who wanted to be there for my first child's birth. The labour was hard and when the Dr decided it was time to use the forceps, he sent me to the waiting room. When I saw Kris, he had black spots on his head where the forceps injured him... He had many more injuries during his brief life...
Thunderstorm the night after he was born... Martha felt so alone in the hospital...