Winter 2013 Ministry Guide

Know God | Love Others | Serve Our World

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Welcome! We are excited to have you as a part of this ministry. Whether you are visiting for the first time or have been here for years, our desire for you is that you experience the presence of God today and are challenged by the Holy Spirit to grow in your relationship with Him. Our Church Family is made up of many diverse people and cultures. We are blessed to have people from all over the world call B.P. Church home. No matter where you come from know that you are welcome here. We believe in people and in the potential we have through the working of the Holy Spirit in and through our lives. We believe the Church is more than a building. The Church is the people that make up the ministry and we encourage people to be the church, not just attend a church. To be the church we need to represent Christ to the world. We do this by being His hands and feet extended to our communities and around the world. One of our goals this year is to use our time and resources to begin to create a more known presence in our own community – we’d love for you to get involved! In John 10:10, Jesus tells us that He has come to give us life and life to its fullest. We believe God can transform any life and give that ultimate life experience no matter what a persons background is. My prayer for you is that you are experiencing that Ultimate Life or that today you start to experience that Ultimate Life Jesus has for you. Mark Williams Lead Pastor | BP Church

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Table of Contents Winter 2013 Ministry Guide

Church Info New to Beddington? .......................................................................................... 4 Core Classes ..................................................................................................... 5 Our Strategy ...................................................................................................... 6

Ministry Pages

Community Life Groups ..................................................................................... 7 Worship & Creative Ministries ............................................................................ 9 Student Ministries (Youth) ............................................................................... 10 Children & Family Ministries ............................................................................ 12 Chinese Ministries ........................................................................................... 13 AGAPÉ Language Centre ................................................................................ 14 Prayer Ministries .............................................................................................. 15 Young Adults ................................................................................................... 16 Men’s Ministries ............................................................................................... 16 Ladies Ministries .............................................................................................. 16 Young @ Heart (50+) ...................................................................................... 16

Pastoral Care

Visitation, Care & Prayer ................................................................................. 17 Baby/Child Dedication ..................................................................................... 17 Weddings ......................................................................................................... 17

Missions

International Focus .......................................................................................... 18 Closer to Home ................................................................................................ 19

What & Where

Churchwide Events .......................................................................................... 20 Calendar of Events .................................................................................... 21-22 Facility Map ..................................................................................................... 23

Contact Information

Contact & Staff Directory Page ........................................................................ 24

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If you are new to Beddington Pentecostal Church, then welcome! Below is some information to get you started and help you to find out what we’re all about as well as connect you with others that are new here as well.

Sunday Services Our weekly Sunday services begin at 9am & 11am at our Main Campus (16 Bermuda Dr. NW). We are a family friendly community-minded church with ministries for all ages. Please check out the Children & Family Ministries page (p. 12) for more info on children’s programs that are offered during the service, as well as our Student Ministries pages (p. 10-11) to find out what we offer for your teenagers.

Parking Parking is available in our own lot or at the Beddington Towne Centre, adjacent to our building.

First Steps We'd love to get you connected but there are some pretty important steps that you'll need to take first. 1. Visit our INFO DESK (located in the center of our lobby/foyer area). Our friendly volunteers would love to

meet you, offer you some more information about our church and help to get you connected as quickly as possible.

2. Find out what's happening. In order to get connected you'll need to know when & where things are going down. Events and classes are listed throughout this ministry guide and summarized on pages 20-22. You can also visit our website (www.bpchurch.ca) for up-to-date event information 24-7.

3. Register for our ‘STARTING POINT’ class. (See NEXT page for more information). 4. Join a small group (CLG). Community Life Groups are a great way to connect and start meeting new

people. It is our belief that people need to grow and that we grow best in relationships. For more information on life groups see pages 7-8.

5. Sign up for notifications. We like information and we hope you do to. Here are a few ways to get notified:

Fill out a connecting card and hand it to an usher or greeter

Email Messages (sign up on our website under ‘what’s happening’, then ‘newsletter’ at the bottom)

Facebook page or Twitter

6. Attend an event or service. You know what's happening, now you just need to go!

Giving If you would like to receive an income tax receipt for your giving, please place your offering in an envelope and print your first & last name and your complete address on the envelope. A debit/credit card machine is available in the foyer for giving tithes and offerings. Giving may also be done online by visiting our website, bpchurch.ca and clicking our ‘CONTACT US’ page, then ‘ONLINE GIVING’ (at the bottom). If you are new to BPC, please do not feel obligated to give.

Welcome Dinner If you’re new to our church community, then we want to invite you to Pastor Mark & Andrea’s house for some awesome food. It will be relaxed, informal and give us an opportunity to get to know each other. Please RSVP as space is limited. When: Friday, February 1st Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Info: Pastor Brandon, brandon@bpchurch.ca, (403) 275-7133, ext. 227

New to Beddington? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!

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Core Classes To help you with your spiritual journey

No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, here are some of the courses that we feel are key in helping you become a fully devoted follower of Christ.

For the Newcomer Starting Point This is for all newcomers to Beddington. Held during our 9am worship service, this class invites you to understand our 3 values, “Know God,” “Love Others” and “Serve Our World” and also gives you a chance to meet others who are new to Beddington. To register, contact Pastor Brandon. When: Sunday, February 3rd Time: 9:00am (during first service) Info: brandon@bpchurch.ca (403) 275-7133, ext. 227

New Believers Class What does it really mean to live as a

Christian? What activities and practices are vital to nurturing one’s faith? New Believers

Classes provide a nurturing environment for new believers to gain a better understanding of basic biblical truths through the lens of KNOW, LOVE GROW and SERVE. When: Wednesdays, January 23rd & 30th Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm @ the Main Campus Info: brandon@bpchurch.ca (403) 275-7133, ext. 227

Membership 101 Interested in joining the Beddington family? This class introduces you to the meaning and practice of membership here at Beddington and helps you discover our core beliefs, values, and ministry methods. Those wishing to become members can continue the process by applying for it. When: Sunday, February 10th Time: 9:00am (during first service) Info: brandon@bpchurch.ca (403) 275-7133, ext. 227

Water Baptism Water baptism is a public declaration of our personal faith in Jesus Christ. Our church practices the baptism of believers by full immersion in water. To help you understand what the step of water baptism means, we would like for you complete the self study guide and then meet with you at least 2-weeks prior to your baptism. Please contact Pastor Brandon for more info. When: February 17th Time: During 9am & 11am services Where: Main Campus Info: brandon@bpchurch.ca (403) 275-7133, ext. 227

Leadership Training

Based off of John Maxwell’s book, “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” this class is designed to help develop church leaders and to further the development of leadership skills in the workplace. When: Sunday Evenings @ 6:00pm (Jan-6, Feb-3, Mar-3, Apr-7) Where: Main Campus Info: Pastor Mark Williams | (403) 275-7133, ext. 225 | mark@bpchurch.ca

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Our Strategy Know God | Love Others | Serve Our World

At BPC, we believe we are healthier when three kinds of relationships are found to be growing in our lives: our relationship with God (UP); our relationship with one another in our church (IN); and our engaging relationship with people in our world, near and far (GO). Jesus taught this through the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. He also modeled it in His life by how He invested His time loving others. It is our desire that we may all grow together in these three relationships as well! This is what God has willed in Heaven for us here on Earth.

Attend a Service Our most global and visible ministry is our Sunday morning service. Our goal is to see people come regularly and to be fully engaged not only in

worship, but also in how they seek to live out the Word presented to them.

Join a Group One of the best ways people can get connected here is through our Community Life Group ministry. It is our hope that a person who

attends Beddington will be involved in some kind of group that either

builds community, grows their faith, or helps them serve others.

Serve Someone As freely as we have received, freely we give, so here at Beddington we

ask our members / attendees to look for opportunities to use their gifts and serve those both here at BPC and outside our faith community.

Our upward focus revolves around our relationship with our heavenly Father and our heartfelt worship

toward Him.

We demonstrate our love for God through our inward love for each

other.

Our outward mission: finding opportunities for meaningful service and sharing the good news of our

faith in Christ with others

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Additional Community Life Groups

CLG Leaders/Training BBQ This is an opportunity for both existing group leaders as well as potential leaders to meet for some training, fellowship, and encouragement. If you are interested in leading a group or would like more information about leading a group, contact Pastor Brandon.

When: Friday, January 25th Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Main Campus Info: Pastor Brandon, brandon@bpchurch.ca, (403) 275-7133, ext. 227

Churchwide CLG | “H-2-O”

H2O is a DVD-based, four-week experience designed to create a safe atmosphere where people are comfortable considering the person of Jesus Christ. This creative tool meets an ancient need: sharing the truth of Jesus Christ through relationships and community. H2O transforms lives by feeding the mind and moving the heart using the metaphor of water. When: Wednesdays, April 3rd - 24th Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Where: Main Campus

Community Life Groups Pastor Brandon Sarney | brandon@bpchurch.ca | 403.275.7133, ext. 227

Community Life Groups are at the core of who we are. We believe people need to grow and that we grow best In relationships. That is why we offer many different groups depending on where you are in your journey of faith. We have sports groups, Bible studies, serving opportunities, and a whole lot more. Basically our groups are environments that help build community, challenge us to grow in our faith, and hopefully reach out and serve others. If you would like more information about these groups, check our website or contact Pastor Brandon who will be happy to assist you in finding

ESL Bible Study All ESL learners are welcome to attend this special class. You will read and study the Bible’s teachings. You will be helped with understanding the Bible in English, including new vocabulary and expressions. Questions and discussion of ideas are encouraged. You'll meet new friends. And you will learn about God and His love for you! When: Sunday evenings (cancelled on long weekends) Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: BPC Main Campus, Upper Room Childcare: Yes Info: Preston and Janet Medd (403) 279-9337

Home Group (Mandarin Speaking) We would like to build up our relationship like a family, share our joy and bear others' burden, and grow in knowledge and faith together in God's way. Usually in this group, we will worship, wait upon the Lord and study the Bible as well as some Christian books. When: Every 2nd Friday evening Time: 7:15pm Location: 59 Beaconsfield Way NW Childcare: Not provided Info: Joseph and Julia Chow josephjinderchow@gmail.com (403) 375-0818

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Community Life Groups Pastor Brandon Sarney | brandon@bpchurch.ca | 403.275.7133, ext. 227

Ladies Tuesday Morning Prayer Group A ladies weekly prayer group which prays for our church, community, PAOC missionaries and each other as needs arise. This can be a wonderful boost to your week! When: Tuesday mornings Time: 9:30am Location: BPC Fireside Room Childcare: Not provided Info: Lorraine Smith | 403-567-0847 grannysmith63@hotmail.com

Men’s Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting Open to all men. The purpose of this group is primarily to pray, have a time of Bible reading and discussion afterwards. When: Wednesday mornings Time: 10:30pm Location: BPC Main campus Childcare: Not provided Info: Dale Backstrom | (403) 288-6774

Volleyball This is an opportunity to exercise and relate to ESL students. All are welcome but space is limited. When: Tuesday evenings Time: 6:45pm - 8:30pm Location: BPC Main Campus Gym Childcare: Not provided Info: Lif Li | 403.512.4855 cecsltd@hotmail.com

Soccer International All men, women and older children are welcome to play recreational soccer for the purpose of making our bodies prosper in Jesus’ name. When: Saturday afternoons Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: BPC Main Campus Gym Childcare: Not provided Requirements: Be on time & ready to work out! Info: Ekow Forson | (403) 998-0910 ekowforson@yahoo.com Femi Adepoju | (403) 475-0994

Praise Dance Praise Dance is a combination of elegant dance and breathing exercises to all styles of exercise. Elegant body movement helps the body to stay healthy. Sharing, through praise dance, will enhance interpersonal relationships and quality of life. When: Mondays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: BPC Main Campus Gym Childcare: Not provided Info: Joanna Lau | (403) 241-1036 joannatc@gmail.com

Floor Hockey Do you like running, shooting, scoring, yelling for people to pass to you, and curved pieces of wood? Then you like HOCKEY. Come join us as we have fun Monday nights, getting exercise and making new friends. This is open to both men and women. When: Thursday Nights Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: BPC Main Campus Gym Childcare: Not provided Requirements: Be ready to shoot… be ready to score!

14 yrs of age or older Info: Jamie Fletcher smokeracing14@live.com

For affinity groups such as young adults, 50+, men’s & women’s ministries, see page 16.

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Worship & Creative Ministries Pastor Marc Mykula | marc@bpchurch.ca | 403.275.7133, ext. 228

Worshiping our Savior, Jesus Christ, is fundamental to living a faith-filled, Spirit-led Christian life. Worship is a very large component of our services and we are always excited to see new people get involved and serve with us in ministry. Below you will find a brief description of serving opportunities that are available to you regarding worship and creative ministries here at Beddington. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in getting involved!

Serving Opportunities

Worship Team (Musicians/Vocalists) If you sing or play an instrument, have a heart for worship and would like an outlet to express yourself, let us know! We are always in search of skilled musicians with a heart for worship. A short audition is required in order to assess your musical ability. Prior to your audition, a worship team application form (available from the media/resources page at www.bpchurch.ca) must be completed and returned to Pastor Marc. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at our main campus.

Worship Choir Once a month (generally the 4th Sunday of the month, September - June), we have a worship choir open to anyone who has a heart for worship and loves to sing. To join, please download a choir application form from our website (www.bpchurch.ca) and hand it in to Pastor Marc. Rehearsals are at 7:00pm on the Thursday prior to Sunday involvement.

Youth Worship Team (YWT) If you are in grades 7-12 and play an instrument or sing, you are eligible to join our youth worship team and play at Rev Youth on Friday nights. For more info please contact Pastor Ken or visit www.revyouth.ca.

Production Team (Sound & Media) Have an ear for sound? Interested in computers and visual communication? Love film? Let us know! We are always looking for people to operate the sound system and computer for worship services. Not sure? Don’t worry... we’ll provide all the training and support you need! You can even sit through a service with our techs and see exactly what’s involved.

Orchestra On occasion, we incorporate orchestral instruments for events such as Christmas and Easter productions. Please see Pastor Marc if you play an orchestral instrument (wind, brass or strings) and would like to get involved.

Easter Production (TBA) Get involved and help share the story of Easter. Looking for musicians, choir, actors/actresses and tech people! Details to come. When: March 29-31 Info: Pastor Marc Mykula marc@bpchurch.ca (403) 275-7133, ext. 228

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Student Ministries Pastor Ken McIntyre | ken@bpchurch.ca | 403.275.7133, ext. 223

Transit Youth Transit Youth is a community of teenagers in grade 6-12. So what’s youth group all about anyways? Well it’s more than silly games, pizza and dodge ball. Transit Youth is a welcoming and engaging space for teenagers to do 4 things: 1) Have Fun - come one, you’re only a teen once! 2) Make Friends - friendship is a powerful force.

Good friends lead to good decisions. Transit is a place where you’ll immediately recognize that you can make new friends or bring your old ones.

3) Be Mentored - Being a teenager is hard. We have adult mentors that can help you navigate your life and faith.

4) Encounter Jesus - Whether that’s through worship, teaching, small groups, retreats or missions trips, we believe that if you spend time with us you’ll encounter Jesus in a real and meaningful way.

Youth Drop-In Center (YDC) The YDC is an after-school program for you to bring your friends and make new ones. Here you can eat,

hang out, play, speak your mind, laugh, learn, play and dream. It’s totally free.

Where & When Mon - Thu | 3pm - 5:30pm

East Campus, 183 Beddington Drive NE www.transitsm.com

[ YDC reopens on January 14th and closes for the summer on June 13th ]

Check out www.transitsm.com to see what we are doing and when.

Big Events Winter Youth Retreat We’re loading up the busses and heading out to Gull Lake Center for a weekend filled with friends, worship, late nights and junk food! All registration will be done online through our website: ww.revyouth.ca. When: February 1-3 Where: Gull Lake Center (Lacombe, AB) Cost: $115/student Register: www.transitsm.com

Skate & Grill Every year we pack the busses and head to Bowness park to skate. But that’s not all...we stick it to ol’ man winter and have a BBQ! When: Friday, January 25th Where: Bowness Park (Meet @ East Campus) Cost: $5 (incl. bus, hot chocolate & BBQ) Additional $5 for skate rentals Info: www.transitsm.com

Urban Photo Hunt Grab your friends and jump in on one of 20+ vehicles that will race (legally) around the city taking pics of random, strange and downright weird objects that our lead team has dreamt up! When: Friday, March 15th Where: Meet @ East Campus Cost: $5 Info: www.transitsm.com

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Student Ministries www.revyouth.ca | www.facebook.com/transitsm

“Blessed” | January 2-Week Series When we think of the word “blessed” it conjures up images of the coolest clothes, the newest gadgets and a worry-free life. But when we look at what God has to say about being blessed, we realize that we probably have things pretty mixed up. When: Fridays, January 11th & 18th @ 7:30pm Where: East Campus (183 Beddington Drive NE) Info: www.transitsm.com

“HIM + HER” | February 2-Week Series Let’s face it. The opposite sex is confusing. This 2-week series will be an opportunity to learn about how God has created men and women equal but different...way different! It will also be a chance to ask the questions you always wanted to know about the opposite sex. When: Fridays, February 8th & 15th @ 7:30pm Where: East Campus (183 Beddington Drive NE) Info: www.transitsm.com

“#Easter” | March 3-Week Series Easter is more than bunnies and chocolate eggs. Much more. Easter is the most important day in the history of the world. We are taking 3 weeks to unpack the meaning and magnitude of the event that changed the world forever. When: Fridays, March 1st, 8th & 22nd @ 7:30pm Where: East Campus (183 Beddington Drive NE) Info: www.transitsm.com

Social Media Facebook: facebook.com/transitsm Twitter: @transitsm Instagram: @transitsm

Teaching Series

Summer Missions Trip LA Dream Center Every year we take a group of 10-12 students on a missions trip during the summer. Here we help students move forward in their faith during the pre-departure discipleship training, and of course, the on-field experience of trusting Jesus to guide your steps. When: August 17-27 Where: Los Angeles, CA (Dream Center) Cost: $1500 (approximately) Info: www.transitsm.com

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Children and Family Ministries Pastor Alayne Durand | alayne@bpchurch.ca | 403.275.7133, ext. 229

Here at BPC we have a great team of dedicated individuals who serve each Sunday in our children’s education department. We run programs for children birth to grade 5. Our children’s programs are more than just child care. We desire to see all of our families “Know God,” “Love Others” and “Serve our World.” Below is an overview of the children’s programming that we offer. If you are new to BP Church, please find a person in an ORANGE shirt (in the lobby) and they will be able to assist you.

Children’s Ministry Training When: Sundays, January 21st & April 20th Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm Where: Upper Room Info: alayne@bpchurch.ca Lunch will be provided for those attending!

Elementary (K-5) We offer children’s programming every Sunday for K-5. Our elementary classrooms are located on the 2nd floor of our main campus: kindergarten & grade one’s meet in Room 8 and the grade 2-5’s meet in the Upper Room. Please check your child in at the children’s booth located in the foyer prior to the service beginning. The elementary students are dismissed to their classes from the auditorium.

Sunday Mornings

Nursery (0-35 mo.) Our nursery is equipped with two separate areas for our infants and toddlers: a nursing mother’s room and baby change facilities. It is located on the main floor next to the stairwell and opens 15 minutes prior to both services. You can check your child in at the information booth located by the stairs in the foyer.

Preschool (3-5 yrs) The preschool class is for children ages 3-5 who have not entered kindergarten. The preschool room is located upstairs and opens 10 minutes prior to services. You can check your child in at the information booth located by the stairs in the foyer.

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Chinese Ministries info@bpchurch.ca | 403.275.7133

Events and Activities

Sunday Morning Services (English) When: Sundays Time: 9am & 11am Where: Main Campus Info: info@bpchurch.ca

ESL Bible Study (English) When: Sundays Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: AGAPÉ Language Centre Info: Janet & Preston Medd pjmedd@telus.net (403) 516-1846

Praise Dance (Mandarin) Praise Dance is a combination of elegant dance and breathing exercises to all styles of exercise. Elegant body movement helps the body to stay healthy. Sharing, through praise dance, will enhance interpersonal relationships and quality of life. When: Mondays Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Where: Main Campus Gym Info: Joanna Lau (403) 241-1036

New Friends & Neighborhood Group for Women | CIWA (English) When: Tuesdays Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Where: AGAPÉ Language Centre Info: Janet & Preston Medd (403) 516-1846

Volleyball (English) This is an opportunity to exercise and relate to ESL students. All are welcome but space is limited. When: Tuesday evenings Time: 6:45pm - 8:30pm Location: BPC Main Campus Gym Info: Lif Li | 403.512.4855 cecsltd@hotmail.com (403) 241-1036

Ladies’ Bible Study (Mandarin) When: Wednesdays Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Where: Main Campus Info: Julia Chow, juliachowen@gmail.com Ashley Fan, (403) 228-3158

Chinese Bible Study (Mandarin) When: Saturdays Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Bai Residence Info: Joseph & Julia Chow juliachowen@gmail.com (403) 456-7609

Chinese New Year Celebration Happy New Year...well, sort of! Celebrate the year of the snake with us at our annual Chinese New Year Celebration! This is a potluck style celebration...all are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Learn more about Chinese culture and enjoy the traditional balloon drop to end the evening! When: Saturday, February 2nd Time: 5:30pm Info: AGAPÉ Language Centre agapenw@telus.net (403) 516-1846

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AGAPÉ Language Centre 16 Bermuda Drive NW (2nd Floor) | agapenw@telus.net | (403) 516-1846

“Where the Nations Meet” Our mission at the AGAPÉ Language Centre (ALC) is “to demonstrate God’s unconditional love to our new neighbours by meeting their need for English language and acculturation training through high quality interactive instruction in an accepting and affirming atmosphere.”

ESL Bible Study When: Sunday Evening’s (begins January 6th) Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: AGAPÉ Language Centre

CIWA | Calgary Immigrant Woman’s Association New friends and neighbourhood groups free conversation for women. When: Tuesday Afternoon’s, (Begins January 8th) Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Where: AGAPÉ Language Centre Cost: Free (childcare provided)

LINC Classes, CLB 2-4 When: Mon - Fri mornings Mon & Wed afternoons Tues & Thu evenings Where: AGAPÉ Language Centre Referrals required for all LINC classes funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada. For more info contact Agapé at (403) 516-1846 or visit our website at: www.agapelanguagecentre.com.

ESL Classes When: Begins January 8th Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30am - 12:00pm AND Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Fee & registration is required for these courses. Call Agapé at (403) 516-1846 for dates and times or visit our website at: www.agapelanguagecentre.com.

Cookie Bakers Needed for Winter! Agapé is thankful for the many cookies provided by our cookie bakers. If you would like to bake cookies for the 140 newcomers that attend Agapé each week let us know. Fresh fruit is also an option if you don’t have time to bake! Please contact Jane at the Agapé office at (403) 516-1846.

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Prayer Ministries Requests: info@bpchurch.ca / (403) 275-7133 | Volunteer: brandon@bpchurch.ca

Prayer is absolutely essential for any church desiring to be healthy and connected to God. Here are a few ways that we feel will help you as you seek to know His will for your life and this church.

Sunday Morning Prayer

Join us as we pray for God’s anointing on those who will be ministering in the services and for openness of heart for those who will receive that ministry. PRE-SERVICE When: Sunday Mornings, 8:15am Where: Main Campus Sanctuary INTERCESSORY PRAYER DURING SERVICE When: Sunday Mornings, 9am & 11am Where: Main Campus, Fireside Room Contact Pastor Brandon for more info on how you can be involved, brandon@bpchurch.ca.

Ladies Tuesday Morning Prayer Group A ladies weekly prayer group which prays for our church, community, PAOC missionaries and each other as needs arise. We have a time of fellowship following prayer on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This can be a wonderful boost to your week! When: Tuesday mornings Time: 9:30am Where: Main Campus, Fireside Room

Men’s Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting Open to all men. The purpose of this group is primarily to pray, with a time of Bible reading and discussion afterwards. When: Wednesday mornings Time: 10:30am Where: Main Campus, Fireside Room

Prayer Chain If you need prayer, please call or email the church office. Alternatively, if you would like to pray for requests that come in, email Pastor Brandon. Requests: info@bpchurch.ca, (403) 275-7133 Volunteer: brandon@bpchurch.ca

Drawing Closer: Secrets of Prayer

Join us for these 4 Wednesdays to help discover just how powerful and life-changing prayer can be! Drawing Closer: Secrets of Prayer will help experience a total transformation in your prayer life! There will be short teachings from Robert Morris’ DVD series followed by prayer labs led by Pastor Mark and Pastor Brandon. Topics include: The Prayer of Confession, Why Pray?, The Prayer of Intercession and The Prayer of Power. When: Wednesdays, February 6th - 27th Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm Where: Main Campus Info: info@bpchurch.ca | 403.275.7133

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Affinity Groups For more info, please visit www.bpchurch.ca

Young Adults A group for any and all young adults that want to be real about life, have fun together and live life to the fullest. We'll explore what it takes to live with purpose and meaning in our generation in a casual setting. When: Wednesdays, 7pm Where: East Campus Who: 18-30 years olds Contact: Wes & Jan Roberts (403) 230-8659 robertsfour@shaw.ca

Men’s Ministries Join us as we meet together to discuss the issues that we face as fathers, husbands or as men in general. We usually meet once a month on Saturdays for some great food, teaching and worship. Here are a few of our upcoming events:

Men’s Movie & Pizza Night - $5/person “What if God Gave You a Second Chance” with Kevin Sorbo & John Ratzenburger (Norm from Cheers) Friday, January 18th, 6:30pm @ Main Campus

10-Pin Bowling - $6.25/person/game TBD (February), 1pm - 3pm @ Let’s Bowl Calgary (2916 - 5 Ave NE)

Men’s Breakfast - $ Donation Guest Speaker, Mike Schuster Saturday, March 16, 9am @ Main Campus

Men’s Curling & Brunch - $20 Saturday, April 13th, 8:30am - 10:30am @ North Hill Community Curling Club 1201 - 2 Street NW, Calgary If you would like to receive information on the upcoming events for men’s ministry or have further questions please contact Paul Forbes, forbes_pl@shaw.ca and be sure to include your name and contact information.

Ladies Ministries The vision and objective of this ministry is to grow relationships between our church’s young and older ladies. We want to build a solid, Godly foundation to minister and reach out to other ladies here and in the community. We meet monthly for varied activities and events. Please refer to BPC’s website and weekly bulletin for more definite times, dates, and details. January 19th: Worship & Prayer Potluck Breakfast February 16th: Asian Themed Appetizers & Cooking Demo March 16th: Service Project—cook meal for Youth Drop-In Center April 20th: High Tea

Young @ Heart, Seniors Ministry, 50+ Young at Heart is our ministry to those that are 50 years and over. It seeks to foster relationships and keep people connected through various activities and events. For more information or to find out about our upcoming events, please check the bulletin/website or contact anyone from the Y@H planning committee:

Valentines Banquet Fellowship night with food & special music Thursday, February 14th, 6pm in the Gym

Games Night Fellowship night of fun & games Friday, April 12th, 6pm, Gym or Foyer Wes & Mary Koehn wkoehn@shaw.ca | (403) 239-5180 Richard & Brenda Bradbury bradbury@telusplanet.net | (403) 295-3323

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Pastoral Care Church Office: (403) 275-7133 | info@bpchurch.ca

There will be times where we experience either great joy or we suffer hardship in our walk with the Lord. In those moments it’s important to have people come along side us and either share in that joy or offer comfort in times of need. Call the church office, (403) 275-7133 or email info@bpchurch.ca.

Visitation, Care and Prayer Our visitation and care team is ready to meet with those who are facing surgery, illness, crisis or challenge in their lives. If you would like a pastoral visit or need some encouragement (at the hospital, by phone, or at home), please let us know by contacting the church office.

Baby/Child Dedication Following the pattern found in the Bible, we encourage parents to dedicate their children publicly to the Lord, declaring their intent to raise their children in the ways of the Bible and commit them to God’s protection and purposes. Baby dedications take place during the Sunday morning services. Contact the church office for more info.

Weddings We believe strong marriages are essential to a strong community, and we want to do all we can to help engaged couples prepare to have a fulfilling marriage. If you desire to get married here, contact the church office.

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MISSIONS | International Focus “Go into the world. Go everywhere and announce the Message of God's good news to one and all.” Mark 16:15

As a member church in the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC), Beddington Pentecostal Church partners with the de-nomination in missions ventures involving some 130 missionary families serving in more than 40 countries. From time to time, we also organize short-term mission trips designed to support and encourage our missionaries serving overseas. Beddington supports the following missionaries and organizations through financial contributions and/or intercessory prayer.

PAOC MISSIONS | John & Ruth Kerr Former pastors of Beddington Church, John & Ruth have been missionaries in Zambia since 1997. They graduate more than 30 students annually for church-planting and evangelism, reaching unreached people groups, community leaders across Zambia and beyond at Trans Africa Theological College. They also oversee programs for sustainable agriculture, community schools, prison ministry, HIV/ AIDS ministry, skills-training and much more. PAOC MISSIONS | Brian & Val Rutten Brian directs PAOC's work in Ethiopia, which includes leadership training, discipleship, evangelism, church planting and working with the Church from Ethiopia into the surrounding Muslim nations. Val operates the ChildCARE Plus program that assists 1,500 underprivileged children and families. www.paoc.org/missions PAOC & CMO | Gordon & Rita In partnership with believers world-wide, PAOC & CMO seek to glorify God by planting reproducing churches among unreached Muslim peoples. Jeff & Sarah Jeff & Sarah are living and ministering amongst a group of people in North Africa that has merely a handful of believers. Recently a number of these Christ-followers made the commitment to meet regularly for worship and have formed the first-ever church in their region. Please pray for this body of believers as they continue to form and grow. PAOC & Wycliffe Bible Translators of Canada Doug & Barbara Lockhart A missionary journalist serving at Wycliffe's Canadian headquarters in Calgary, Doug manages Wycliffe's website and contributes to a variety of publicity materials including Wycliffe's quarterly magazine, Word Alive. Barbara is a counsellor, teacher and homemaker. The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada is formally partnering with Wycliffe Canada to further Bible translation, literacy and language-based development in many countries around the world. www.wycliffe.ca

SIL International | Uwe & Elke Uwe and Elke are field workers with SIL, Wycliffe's main Partner organization, in South Asia. Since 1970, they have worked with a single tribal group to learn their language and alphabet and develop a script to produce and write the language. They also produced a dictionary and a variety of literacy materials for use in an extensive literacy program. In 1988 they started an ongoing and far-reaching community development project for tribal people. The New Testament translation is in its final stages. www.sil.org Bridge to Malawi | Jordan Dowbush Bridge2Malawi is a non-traditional approach to orphan care. Children are not removed from their homes and villages to stay in a residential orphanage where they are just another child on campus. Instead, B2M works with the extended family to help care for the child. Children remain living with their guardians at home and come daily to the Kids' World Outreach Society campus for food, clothing and medical care. www.kidsworldmalawi.com SIL International | Beat & Robyn Kunz Beat and Robyn have worked with SIL in Central Africa since 2000 to provide leadership for Bible translation and literacy programs. They have three children: Tabea, Simeon and Nadja. Since August 2010, the Kunz family is living in Chad where Beat serves as Director of Language Development. SIL Chad is an NGO and works in collaboration with the Ministries of National and Higher Education, the Department of Linguistics at the University of N'Djaména, as well as with other NGOs. Its objectives are linguistic research in Chadian languages, literacy, and translation of the Bible If you would like to receive Robyn & Beat's news, please visit: www.sil.org Asia Span | B & C and Family B & C manage a branch of a consultation company that allows them to form meaningful relationships in a restricted access country. They facilitate a cultural exchange program that trains workers for long term work in the restricted access world. Their work opens doors for relational mentoring. It gives them the opportunity to form deep relationships and speak truth into the lives of those they work with.

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MISSIONS | Closer to Home “So now we are bringing you the good news (Gospel) that what God promised to our forefathers.” Acts 13:32

AGAPÉ Language Centre Since 1997 it has been Agapé Language Centre's mission to demonstrate God's unconditional love to our new neighbors, by meeting their need for English language and acculturation training through high quality interactive instruction in an accepting and affirming atmosphere. Since then, about 2000 students from around the world have attended the many ESL classes, activities and Bible studies offered where many have come to learn of His love for them. Agapé is located on the 2nd floor of the Beddington Church main campus. www.agapelanguagecentre.com Alberta/NWT District of the PAOC Beddington Pentecostal Church directs 10% of its budget to the PAOC's district office in Edmonton, to support church planting, nurture and evangelism through the S.A.L.T. program (Sub-Arctic Leadership Training). Vanguard College Vanguard is the theological college of the Alberta and Northwest Territories district of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Located in Edmonton, the college seeks to develop innovative, Spirit-filled leaders through sound theological and ministerial training. Vanguard (formerly Northwest Bible College) has provided ministry training to thousands of young people for more than 60 years. www.vanguardcollege.com University Campus Ministries Kelly & Barb Johnson / Glen Ryland Kelly oversees University Campus Ministries (UCM), an initiative of the PAOC Alberta and NWT District, at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal College. As a multi-denominational ministry from a Pentecostal and evangelical perspective, UCM serves as an arm of the local church to minister God's grace to the world's future leaders. www.ucalgary.ca/~johnsok

M.E.T.R.O. Church & Hope Street Outreach Centre Pastor Tim & Lori Neubauer Launched in 1997 as an outreach from Beddington Church, METRO is strategically located in Southeast Calgary and ministers to needy and hurting people. Its leaders and members desire to be a blessing to their community through caring for their spiritual, emotional and physical needs. www.metrochurchcalgary.org The Mustard Seed The Mustard Seed Calgary is a non-profit Christian Humanitarian organization that responds compassionately to the needs of the inner city's less fortunate through mobilizing and working with the church and the community. www.theseed.ca Neighborlink Neighborlink is a national ministry of World Vision that Networks and equips churches to work together to respond to needs in their communities. It provides a framework for churches to care for others, by delivering groceries or helping in other practical ways. www.neighborlink.ca ERDO | Emergency Relief & Development Overseas Since 1983 ERDO has served as the humanitarian agency of the PAOC. Responding to the needs with kindness, compassion and grace, ERDO provides short-term relief in times of severe emergency, innovative assistance to families & communities experiencing extreme poverty, and partnership with communities to develop their God-given resources.

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Churchwide Events For the latest information, please visit our website at www.bpchurch.ca

Spiritual Emphasis Weekend Start the year off strong with a weekend of passionate worship and great teaching from evangelist Stephen Evans from Texas. Stephen is the founder of L.O.L.I. Ministries and has previously ministered with Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke. Come expecting God to heal, restore and transform your life. To find out more, check out www.loli.org. When: Sunday, January 13 (9am, 11am, 6pm) Mon - Wed, January 14-16 (7pm) Location: Main Campus Info: Church Office info@bpchurch.ca (403) 275-7133

Week of Fasting & Prayer From January 6-12, let’s prepare our hearts to be ready for what God wants to do in our lives this year. Things to pray about:

Revival / salvations

Spiritual growth & renewal

Church leadership

Families / marriages

Release & strengthening of the gifts of the Holy

Spirit

Ministry Fair Don’t know what’s going on at BP Church or how to get involved? Come see what opportunities are available for you to serve. All ministries will be represented to help you find your niche...grab a delicious treat while you’re there and see how you can get connected. When: January 27th, after both services Location: Main Campus Gym Info: brandon@bpchurch.ca (403) 275-7133, ext. 227

Chinese New Year Celebration Happy New Year...well, sort of! Celebrate the year of the snake with us at our annual Chinese New Year Celebration! This is a potluck style celebration...all are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Learn more about Chinese culture and enjoy the traditional balloon drop to end the evening! When: Saturday, February 2nd Time: 5:30pm Info: AGAPÉ Language Centre agapenw@telus.net (403) 516-1846 Easter Production Get involved and help share the story of Easter. Looking for musicians, choir, actors/actresses and tech people! Details to come. When: March 29-31, 2013 Info: Pastor Marc Mykula marc@bpchurch.ca (403) 275-7133, ext. 228

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Calendar & Upcoming Events For the latest information, please visit our website at www.bpchurch.ca

January Jan. 6 - Leadership Training w/Pastor Mark For developing church leaders (details on p. 5) Jan. 6-12 - Week of Fasting & Prayer Details on p. 20. Jan. 13-16 - Spiritual Emphasis Weekend Start the year off strong with a weekend of passionate worship and great teaching from evangelist Stephen Evans. Join us for 4 days of spiritual renewal and get focused and on track for 2013. (details on p. 20). Jan. 18 - Men’s Movie & Pizza Night Details on p. 16. Jan. 19 - Women’s Ministry Worship & Prayer Potluck Breakfast ...details on p. 16. Jan. 21 - Children’s Ministry Training Details on p. 12. Jan. 23 & 30 - New Believers Class Details on p. 5. Jan. 25 - CLG Leaders/Training BBQ Details on p. 7. Jan. 27 - Ministry Fair Details on p. 20.

February Feb. 1-3 - Youth Winter Retreat Details on p. 10. Feb. 1 - Newcomer’s Welcome Dinner If you’re new to our church community than we want to invite you to a BBQ at Pastor Mark & Andrea’s to get to know you (details on p. 5) Feb. 2 - Chinese New Year Celebration Details on p. 20.

Feb. 3 - Starting Point Class This is for all newcomers to Beddington. This class, held during service, helps you to get to know us and us get to know you. To register or for more info, contact Pastor Brandon, brandon@bpchurch.ca (details on p. 5). Feb. 3 - Soup Sunday Join us after the service for fellowship and a hot bowl of homemade soup. Feb. 3 - Leadership Training w/Pastor Mark For developing church leaders (details on p. 5) Feb. 6-27 - Drawing Closer: Secrets of Prayer Wednesday evening prayer study (details on p. 15). Feb. 10 - Membership 101 Class Interested in church membership? Attend this session to find out more (details on p. 5). Feb. 14 - Y@H Valentines Banquet Details on p. 16. Feb. 16 - Women’s Ministry Asian Themed Appetizer & Cooking Demo...details on p. 16 Feb. 17 - Water Baptism Service Baptisms will be held during the service. Baptism class is required as a pre-requisite (details on p. 5).

March Mar. 3 - Soup Sunday Join us after the service for fellowship and a hot bowl of homemade soup. Mar. 3 - Leadership Training For developing church leaders (details on p. 5) Mar. 16 - Men’s Breakfast Details on p. 16. Mar. 16 - Women’s Ministry Service Project—cook meal for Youth Drop In Center...details on p. 16 Mar. 29-31 - Easter Production (TBA) Details on p. 20.

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Calendar & Upcoming Events For the latest information, please visit our website at www.bpchurch.ca

April Apr. 3-24 - H-2-0 NEW onsite CLG on Wednesdays (details on p. 7) Apr. 7 - Vanguard Choir Come celebrate and be blessed by the Vanguard Choir, under the direction of Gerry Paulson. Apr. 7 - Soup Sunday Join us after the service for fellowship and a hot bowl of homemade soup. Apr. 7 - Leadership Training For developing church leaders (details on p. 5) Apr. 12 - Y@H Games Night Details on p. 16. Apr. 13 - Men’s Curling & Brunch Details on p. 16. Apr. 20 - Women’s Ministry High Tea Details on p. 16 Apr. 20 - Children’s Ministry Training Details on p. 12.

For more info please visit our website:

www.bpchurch.ca

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Main Campus - 16 Bermuda Drive NW T3K 1H7 East Campus - 183 Beddington Drive NE T3K 3V3 T. (Main) 403.275.7133 F. 403.274.5665 T. (East) 403.275.7474 info@bpchurch.ca | www.bpchurch.ca

Mark Williams Lead Pastor mark@bpchurch.ca

Brandon Sarney Associate Pastor brandon@bpchurch.ca

Marc Mykula Worship & Arts Pastor marc@bpchurch.ca

Ken McIntyre Youth Pastor ken@bpchurch.ca

Alayne Durand Children’s Pastor alayne@bpchurch.ca

Administration Team Sandy Widmer | Admin | sandy@bpchurch.ca Leslie Aughey | Finances | leslie@bpchurch.ca Elmer Delport | Custodian Carolyn Tribe | Kitchen Coordinator

Hospitality Ministry Leaders David & Ellen Clayton

Pastoral Care / New Immigrants Brian & Bunny Wilcox Preston & Janet Medd Samson & Tinu Anifowose

Board of Deacons Tunji Fapojuwo, Pam Keall, Preston Medd, Mic Ngô, Peter Schasny, Ken Reister, Jo-Ann Vestrocy, Brian Wilcox

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