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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Christmas Eve Schedule (worship services and office hours) can be found online.
We share with sadness that our dear sister Debbie Climenhaga passed away on Thursday, December 18. Please keep her husband Byron and the family and friends in your prayers as they grieve. Pray that God’s faithful love and comfort will be with them during this time.
We also want to share that Art Klapstein a charter member of our church family, passed away on Wednesday, December 17th in Calgary. We invite you to pray for his wife Jean, as well as family and friends as they mourn. Please pray that God’s comfort and peace will be present in this difficult time.
Host an international student(s) for a meal this Christmas season. Friends for Dinner is a hospitality program that brings International Students into the homes of friendly Canadians for a tasty meal during the holidays. If you're interested in opening your home this Christmas, visit friendsfordinner.ca, click on Edmonton, and complete the form to host up to 4 international students between Dec 16-31. For more information, email Gary Short.
THIS WEEK (Dec 21-27)
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY, Resumes Jan 6/26.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY, Resumes Jan 14/26.
WEDNESDAY, YOUTH MIDWEEK PROGRAM (Gr 7-12), Resumes Jan 7/26.
WEDNESDAY MELL, Resumes Jan 14/26.
WEDNESDAY ABOUND, Resumes Jan 21/26.
FRIDAY, DAYBREAK, Resumes Jan 9/26.
FRIDAY, YOUNG ADULT: (EXTENDED) STUDY SPACE, Resumes Jan 16/26.
SATURDAY, YOUNG ADULTS, Resumes Jan 17/26.
UPCOMING EVENTS
JAN 15, YA: BOARD GAMES, 7-9pm (Chapel)
JAN 29, PICKLEBALL (55+), EVP Center (9455 45 Ave NW), 9-11am
View the 2026 schedule. Cost to play is $16.80. Deadline to register is Jan 26.
JAN-FEB, WOMEN: LADIES WHO LIFT (6 Mondays)
Ladies Who Lift is returning in the new year! Tentative dates are Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, and Feb 23. Visit the registration page for details (signed waiver is required; must be 18+). Registration deadline is Jan 19.
JAN 23, ROUTE 56 (Gr 5-6), 7-9pm (Downstairs)
Join us every third Friday of the month. For more information, email Pastor Brianna.
JAN 23, WOMEN: MOVIE NIGHT, 7pm (Chapel)
Join us for a fun night as we watch the Sense & Sensibility together (1995 version). Popcorn and some beverages will be provided. Please bring your favorite movie snack to share. No registration is required.
JAN 25, HYMN SING, Ellerslie Road Baptist Church (10603 Ellerslie Road)
MAR 6-8, MEN: ABA MEN'S RETREAT (Camp Caroline)
A weekend to draw near to the God who draws near to you (James 4:8). Registration opens Feb 20.
MAR 20-22, WOMEN: ABA WOMEN'S RETREAT (Camp Caroline)
Details on the ABA website. Registration is not yet open. Registration deadline Feb 15.
MINISTRY PARTNER of the WEEK
Old Strathcona Street Mission
Read more online in our Outreach magazine, p18.
Many homeless and marginalized in our community are tremendously burdened by unforgiveness, shame, and guilt. In an attempt to ease their pain, many become addicted to a lifestyle of drugs, alcohol and toxic relationships. Many women living on the street have at one time been pressured into prostitution. God is using His street outreach mission to ensure that everyone knows at a heart level His desire to be in a personal relationship with ALL of His children.
Our reputation is growing as a group of caring people committed to fostering meaningful relationships with the objective of reconciliation with our Father. We continue to be blessed by witnessing and being part of the breakthroughs in the lives of our homeless neighbours because of God’s love for all His people. If you’d like to learn more or participate in this movement of bringing the hope of Christ to those wrestling with hopelessness, call/text Aaron (780.716.9448) or email him (aaron@thestreetmission.org).
PRAYER ITEMS
- For all those attending the Christmas Eve Services, that they would experience the Good News of Jesus coming to Earth.
- For families gathering over Christmas
- For our neighbours and friends on the streets in this harsh weather
- For our Missionary of the Week, Old Strathcona Street Mission
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of our mission and ministry! We invite you to visit our website for ways to donate online and in-person.
| General Operating Budget | |
|---|---|
| Monthly amount needed | $174,115.00 |
| Budget amount to November 30 | $870,575.00 |
| Received through November | $699,603.06 |
| Expenses through November | $711,738.14 |
| Balance | $(12,135.08) |
| Needed by December 31 | $186,250.08 |
| Received as of December 18 | $105,636.69 |
| Balance to the end of December | $(80,613.39) |
| Mission Budget | |
|---|---|
| Monthly amount needed | $21,656.67 |
| Quarterly amount needed | $64,970.00 |
| Received through November | $117,778.25 |
| Balance as of November 30 | $52,808.25 |
| Needed by December 31 | $129,940.00 |
| Received as of December 18 | $133,373.25 |
| Balance | $3,433.25 |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Sound/Tech Volunteers
Contact Pastor Dave or Snow for more information.
Part-Time Positions
Visit our website for more information.
Senior Pastor
We invite all interested candidates to download our Senior Pastor package. (Please note that submission and contact details are available in the package.)
CONNECT with US!
New Here?
If in person, please stop by the Welcome Centre after the service to learn more about our church, receive a gift, and fill out a Connection Card so that we can help you get connected.
| FOLLOW US (Instagram & online) | |
|---|---|
| Youth (Gr 7-12) | @mbcmoby |
| Young Adults (18-29) | @mckernan.ya |
| McKernan Groups | mckernanbaptist.ca/groups |
| Church | @mckernanbaptist |