- Imadene Camp is looking to buy the mountain that overlooks their venue. Find out more.
- Wed 11 Credo vocational panel. Email us.
- Fri 13 7pm (Duncan Garage Showroom, $15) and Sat 14 7pm (Lucky Bar $10adv from Long and McQuade/$15door) - tickets availabe from Colin McTaggart (colin.mct AT gmail DOT com)
- Nov 17 7pm Jodi King/ Amanda Falk in the Cafe $10
- Nov 19 7pm H1N1 Public Forum with Infectious diseases expert
- Nov 21 10-4pm Fair Trade Fair (VIDEA) at First Met
- Nov 22 11:45am Lambrick Annual General Meeting - all welcome. Members essential.
- Christmas Gift brochures from our friends at Food for the Hungry are here. How can we give more...
Monday, November 09, 2009
In case you were not there/ sleeping...
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Church of Breakfast November 8
Come on over to Steve and Cathy Clarke's (477-5553) Sunday morning for a feast of breakfast goodness! Drop in between 9-11am and enjoy the food and fellowship. All are welcome!
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Place Primer
So far in Luke,
- Jesus was born in the margins, to marginalized people
- Mary's song tells that God will take care of the marginalized
- John the Baptist: "you'd better take care of the marginalized" because the Messiah is coming
- Jesus says the kingdom is for the marginalized (maybe even what we might call "losers").
- This week Jesus tells us that He will even choose marginalized "sinners" be his friends and partners
Monday, November 02, 2009
Story and Song
THIS FRIDAY at 7:30pm at Lambrick. Tickets from our office or CBMR for $15 ($18 on door). See what everyone is raving about at www.storyandsong.ca
Thursday, October 29, 2009
A Retreat Reflection by Matt Bingham
The Place Retreat is one of the highlights of my year, so much so that when I initially planned our holiday to Maui and discovered that there was a conflict with this year's Retreat, the Hawaiian getaway was moved to later in October; my wife and I really did not want to miss it!
The Retreat has become an essential yearly tradition for me as it allows me to 'recharge the batteries'. I am afforded the opportunity to meet new people and it allows me to go deeper with old friends; for me, after The Place on a Sunday night is far from an ideal time to engage in meaningful conversation because there are so many distractions. Additionally, the Retreat is a time where I am intentional about slowing down, stilling my spirit, and being attuned to God's voice and leading. Because I am a person to whom God communicates through the beauty of Creation, being in such a stunning natural setting like Thetis Island is a perfect place for reflection. I also really, really love table tennis and He spoke to me a number of times during the weekend through the medium of this noble game!
When I look back on the 2009 Retreat one of the first things I will remember is the food, which was easily the best I have ever had at this event (and I've been to five or six Retreats)! The MacLeods and the Bargens, with the help of others, expended an incredible amount of energy planning and preparing the menu for the weekend, which paid off! We feasted on rotini with sundried tomatoes, chicken, and mushrooms; homemade chili with baked potato and cornbread, a crust-less breakfast quiche; breakfast burritos with sausages as well as a host of home-baked goodies and snacks throughout the weekend. There is something about great food that makes one feel that not only the body is being nourished, but the soul as well.
Lambrick's new morning pastor, Bob Opperman, was the speaker for this year's Retreat; he shared his story with those gathered and challenged us about the nature of true community and how the Cross speaks into that. Perhaps the most important thing I took away from what Bob shared was this simple equation: GRACE + TRUTH / TIME = LOVE. What a refreshing lens through which to view authentic Christian love, the bond which should be holding us together in true community.
I was able to attend a workshop put on by Doug Makaroff that touched on numerous aspects of sustainability and a Christian response to environmental stewardship, which I found extremely absorbing. The discussion got decidedly lively because whenever His Royal Hein-ness is involved, it ain't going to be a quiet affair, as we all know! Many others offered opinions, tips, and passionate discourse on how we, as Christians, can make positive choices to impact our world. Doug also outlined the work he does as an urban planner firmly rooted in developing sustainable communities--fascinating stuff! I wish I'd had more time to talk with him about this and I plan on following up!
And of course, being the Retreat, how could we forget about the open mic? From the traditional Kung Powley to CMcT & Company's Monty Python skit, from Kristy's scintillating, thought-provoking poetry to Randy's yearly dose of musical Canadiana (with full band, including Bob "I Can Hit The High Notes" McMillan), it was a memorable time of watching our community to showcase their individual and collective talents. A full shout out to first-timer Graeme Davies and well as majorly nepotistic props to, as one of our open mic MCs termed her, Caitlin "Angel Voice" Bingham (yeah, that's my wife!) for jobs well done! Furthermore, after hearing Janet read from Les Miserables Caitlin and I are strongly considering hiring her to do Storytime at our house for anybody who is interested--seriously, that reading voice of hers...
The Retreat is one of the most highly anticipated and significant annual events in the life of our community; if you were considering coming this year and could not make it, put it in your calendar for 2010 because it is not to be missed! Thanks to all those whose time, care, dedication, and planning make it possible for us to get away each year and enjoy fellowship with God and one another. See you next year!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Back from retreat
We're all safely back after a tremendous retreat. So as to share the love we intro-ed Bob at the Place, the new a.m. lead pastor, and co-leader of the church (with our Randy). Stacey (Level Ground) interviewed Kerry (Freeset) before launching into a wonderful exposition of John's the Baptist's red carpet life.
Later:
Oct 21 Wed – Credo and Science
Oct 21 Wed - A Rocha and Doug Mak at Resilient Cities in Vancouver
Nov 6 Story and Song (Adrian Plass) tickets $15
Nov 17 Coffeehouse concert with Amanda Falk/Jodi King tickets $10
Oct 25 Assist-a-family recommendations deadline
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Retreat is Coming
- NO Church of Breakfast, we're all on the Retreat
- Nov 6 Story and Song tickets available at church.
- 50/50 prayer team needed for email list.
- Refugees studying at UVIC needs school supplies
- Assist-a-family suggestions deadline Oct 25
Monday, October 05, 2009
Bullets (updated)
Single Parents Group needs childcare help!
100 pray-ers needed
- TUES 7pm - TuesNights & Music Jam
- TUES 6:30pm - Dine Around (for the Ladies...) at 5th St.
- WED 6pm - CREDO et al.
- WED 9pm - Soccer
- THURS - We pray…
- SUN - NO Church of Breakfast, but instead...
- MON 12th 4pm - Thanksgiving Dinner (email to register or sign up on Sunday)
- Oct 16-18 Retreat (email to register or sign up on Sunday)
- Nov 6 Story and Song tickets available
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Come all ye faithful
... as we start Christmas even earlier than Walmart. Our focus shall be Jesus, and what we can learn from the first Incarnational presence.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Hear ye, hear ye
Calendar: for more details (all at Lambrick, unless otherwise stated), email us:
- MON 7pm Gospel Choir
- TUES 7pm TuesNights
- TUES 7pm Music Jam
- TUES 9:30pm Hotels in Glasgow (Colin, Mike and Jay) play Lucky Bar to support kids with cancer camp
- WED 6pm CREDO et al.
- WED Single Parents Group at Colquitz school with Allison Rees (penelopef@shaw.ca for more info)
- WED 9pm Soccer
- THURS We pray…
- FRI-SUN Intervarsity Christian Fellowship retreat
- SUN Church of Breakfast
- Oct 16-18 Retreat (register now)
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