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Clayton Bellamy, Juno award winning country artist, visiting VCOC

Campus Minister — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:16:38 +0000

Clayton Bellamy, is a Juno award winning country artist, originally from Bonnyville, Alberta, who now lives with his wife and two children in Nashville. Four years ago this February he was baptized into Christ and is a member of the …

“True Spirit of Christmas” – Homeless Christmas Wishlist on CBC

Campus Minister — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:04:50 +0000

CBC interviewed VCOC member Erin St. Jean about the Homeless Christmas Wishlist. The CBC news video is available here.

Christmas Eve Dinner at BCCH

Campus Minister — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:17:19 +0000

For the seventh straight year, through the generous donations of VCOC members, the intense work of Dave and Tanys Klaeboe (who prepare the food), and the support of many VCOC members (who help set up and serve the food), almost …

Contribution Update – December 2011

Campus Minister — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:22:53 +0000

Special Ministry Contribution (SMC) – December 21, 2011 SMC Goal (by end of 2011): $165,000 SMC Total To Date - $165,778(100 % of goal) “Nothing is impossible with God!” We did it! Or actually, God did it through us! Not only have we …

2011.12.18 – Mike Morettin – “Insert Title Here”

Campus Minister — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:04:27 +0000

Mike Morettin shares from his trip to Venice, Italy, and the spiritual insights that came out of this visit.

Wanting Life My Way – Tom Jones

Campus Minister — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:53:03 +0000

It seems that especially at this time of year we have a lot of expectations about how our things should go. However, as we’ve all experienced, life doesn’t always go the way we want or think it should. And when …

Macdonald School Christmas Dinner

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:11:10 +0000

This is an annual event where we donate Christmas baskets full of goodies to the elementary school children and their families at the Macdonald School in East Hastings. This is the 16th year VCOC has participated in this event. Members …

New disciples in the Campus Ministry

Campus Minister — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:15:40 +0000

We’re so encouraged to have new faces join us this semester in the campus ministry. Carol (far right) moved to Vancouver from Singapore at the beginning of the year. She’s now studying at Trinity Western. Dennis (4th from left) is …

2012 North West Singles Winter Weekend

Campus Minister — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:04:48 +0000

North West Singles Ministries of the ICOC Present 2012 North West Singles Winter Weekend -Lake Louise Alberta- Valentines Day Weekend February 17-19 at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 3 Days, 2 Nights Double occupancy Nearest ski area 10 minutes away …

Gift Baskets for Macdonald School

Campus Minister — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:44:13 +0000

For the next two Sundays, Nov 20th & Nov 27th Sara will be collecting items to create gift baskets for the MacDonald’s School Xmas Dinner and Party for the students and their families. This year each one of the Children’s classes will put …

Warmth on Wheels – help fill a school bus with warm clothes

Campus Minister — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:16:04 +0000

Help us fill a school bus with warm clothes. Drop off any spare warm clothing or blankets to support Metro Vancouver street youth. Sunday November 20th at Riverside Secondary Reeve St. Port Coquitlam Anytime from 10am-4pm Let’s give warmth this …

Parenting Workshop “Getting Unstuck – Saturday November 19th – 10am – 1pm

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:24:43 +0000

“Getting Unstuck” - Parenting Workshop November 19, 2011, 10am – 1pm Location: 15 East Royal Avenue, New Westminster (Holly Kennedy-Symonds’ party room). Sponsored by the Vancouver Church of Christ (Members of the community are welcome to attend. Space is limited …

Homeless Christmas Wishlist Meeting

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:21:05 +0000

We are going to have a meeting for the Homeless Christmas Wishlist on October 30th after service in one of the meeting rooms at JIBC. Anyone who wants to sign up but is unable to make the meeting can contact Phil or …

The Prodigal God Series – Finding Your Place at the Table

Campus Minister — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:08:09 +0000

Please join us for a series of six sermons based on Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son. Be ready to have your thinking about God and your life radically transformed. We are the Vancouver Church of Christ. An excellent program …

Register now! From Hurt to Hope Workshop – September 16-17, 2011

brianfelushko — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:44:56 +0000

Helping Overcome Painful Experiences HOPE Workshop September 16-17, 2011 [field name=iframe] When we come to Jesus Christ, we are not all instantly delivered from the pain of abandonment, the scars of abuse, the fears, the resentments, the heartbreaks–all the unresolved …

VCOC Family Meeting – Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Campus Minister — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:25:23 +0000

Greetings to All I hope and pray that your summer is coming to an end in a great way. We certainly had amazing weather in August. As has been announced for the last month, we are having a special VCOC …

ICMC West – Campus Ministry taking it higher

Campus Minister — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:58:39 +0000

We had an incredible time at the International Campus Ministry Conference at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. Over a 1000 students from all over Western U.S. and other parts of the world came together for a time …

BC Children’s Hospital 26th Annual Child Run and the VCOC

Campus Minister — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:08:04 +0000

Collection for Abidjan Disciples

brianfelushko — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:38:13 +0000

Over the last six months our brothers and sisters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, have suffered much trauma – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Many have lost everything they had and now have to start life all over again. Many churches in …

Canadian Leaders Retreat – Update #3

brianfelushko — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:53:19 +0000

“Wow!”, is all that I can say. Many hours of meetings filled with passionate discussions as brothers who love God and his people with all their hearts, expose their hearts, share from their lives, pray for humility and wisdom and …

Canadian Leaders’ Retreat: Update #2

brianfelushko — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:33:41 +0000

We had a great start to our Leadership Retreat last night at Ron Petter spoke on the topic of Transformation. Citing Romans 12:1-2, Ron noted that the Greek word (metamorphoo) is in the passive tense. In other words, transformation is …

Canadian Leaders’ Retreat – Update #1

brianfelushko — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:26:48 +0000

So what happens at a Canadian Leaders’ Retreat, like the one we are currently attending in Winnipeg? What do a bunch of evangelists, elders and their wives do and discuss while they are together for a couple of days. Actually, …

July 3rd Hume Park Service at 11:00am – Campus Fundraising Event

Campus Minister — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:12:44 +0000

We’ll be having Hume Park Services this summer on July 3rd, July 31st and August 28th. The services will be at Hume Park in New Westminster. The schedule is: 11:00am – Short communion service 11:30-2:00pm – !! Picnic with food, …

Canadian Campus Training Program a huge success

Campus Minister — Tue, 31 May 2011 05:57:32 +0000

The Canadian Campus Training Program (May 9-28, 2011) held in Toronto, was an inspiring time of training, encouragement, and practical application of the Biblical command to go and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). It was also a lot of fun! I …

VCOC Teen Ministry Schedule – May – August 2011

Campus Minister — Sat, 07 May 2011 19:28:26 +0000

Devotionals, Bible Classes & Activities May Friday 6th – Campus/Teen Dinner & Activity (@ Felushkos) Sunday 8th – Worship Service Sunday 15th – Worship Service/Teen Class (TCFC#: pages 7-16)) Friday 20th – Teen Activity (TBA) Sunday 22nd – Worship Service/Teen …

VCOC Campus Ministry growing!

Campus Minister — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:48:27 +0000

The campus ministry is growing in Vancouver! We just celebrated another baptism this last week. Steven (centre right) is our new brother in Christ. We’re excited to have him on our team. To God be the glory. “The harvest is …

Sunday April 17 Praise and Prayer Service @ JIBC

brianfelushko — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:57:18 +0000

On Sunday April 17, we will be meeting back at the JIBC at 10:30 with regular children’s classes (ages 2 through grade 4). Once again, the middle school and high school students will take part in the worship service, which …

Ivory Coast Disciples Need Help!

Campus Minister — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:27:36 +0000

Many of you are aware of the terrible situation in Ivory Coast/Cote d’Ivoire and the capital of Abidjan. This man made disaster has unfortunately been overshadowed in the world press by the situation in Japan. There are 2000 disciples in Abidjan; 100 are …

Canadian Churches 2020 Vision Video

Campus Minister — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:45:50 +0000

[field name=iframe] Video available here: Canadian Churches 2020 Vision

New Canadian Churches of Christ Website Launched

Campus Minister — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:32:37 +0000

Check out the new Canadian Churches of Christ Website just launched in coordination with the nation-wide announcement of the Canadian churches’ 2020 Vision. www.canadianchurches.info Watch the 2020 Vision video here: [field name=iframe] You can download the 2020 Vision in .pdf …