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BCYD Fellowship News June 2015TRANSCRIPT
BC Yukon PAOC District
@bcydist
this issue
Assistant Superintendent 1
BCYD Global Workers 2
Summit Pacific College 3
District Secretary Treasurer 3
BC Campus Ministries 3
Children & Preteen Ministry 4
Youth, Young Adults, Family 4
District Superintendent 5
District Calendar/Events 5
Happenings Around the District 6
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Assistant Superintendent,
Dave Solmes
Favourite Moment at District Conference
Our District Conference in April 2015
gathered around the theme “Multiply”.
A clarion call for expansion and extension of
ministries. While the
conference held many
highlights for me, I deeply
appreciated the few
minutes we shared during
this picture.
I was so thankful for the many who moved from
their seats on Wednesday morning to stand and pray
with families in our District who are church planting
or leading a church revitalization strategy. Following
the prayer I witnessed the distribution of partnership
cards. It takes many partners to plant a sustainable
ministry. That special moment reminded me of two
things: Firstly, as a District family we do have
momentum in multiplication. We presently have
many church multiplication stories to tell. Secondly,
I was reminded that we have opportunity for greater
momentum. Pastor Edgar Lapeciros reminded me
Wednesday morning that scientifically, momentum
increases when either mass or velocity increase.
Our “District Partnered to
Plant Churches” introduced at
District Conference this year,
identified new planters and
churches (to create mass), and
new partners and providers
(to create velocity).
Momentum=Mass x Velocity.
The question that continues
to be asked post Conference
2015 is, “What role will
each of our churches and credential holders pursue
in the next few years?” Will it be to help with mass
and/or velocity? I am confident that as each pastor
brings these questions to their
leadership teams and as each
family considers what the Lord
is asking, that God will speak
and will do great and mighty
and many things across British
Columbia and Yukon District.
Good days ahead!
Worship Cluster Looking for resources for
your worship ministry? Want to find out what songs other churches are
singing in their services? Encourage your worship
leader (and worship teams!) to “like” BC/YUKON WORSHIP
CLUSTER on Facebook, a page dedicated to investing into our worship ministries, hosted by
Phil Spoelstra from Broadway Church.”
@solmes_
Pray to the Lord of the Harvest...
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BC/Yukon District and our Global Workers and Mission Canada WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
Kirsten Arding (Eurasia)
Sheldon & Anna Armitage (Europe)
Sergio & Nancy Bersaglio
(Zambia)
Phil & Judy Bowler (Senegal)
Steve & Kathy Bowler (Malawi)
Dave & Connie Buzikievich
(Kenya)
Christo & Sarah Emmanuel (Indo-Asia)
Bapu Desai & Frank Juelich (Prem Sewa Shikshan Sanghsia)
Tom & Laura Fodor (Brazil)
Racheal & Kodo Komant-Ngabane
(Rwanda)
Dan & Mardell MacTavish
(Romania / Spain)
Bill & Linda Mercer
(Mozambique)
Rainer & Elizabeth Mittelstaedt
(Sri Lanka)
Nelson & Lisa Monteiro (Brazil)
Peter & Arlene Paluch (Europe)
Karen Reed (Vancouver)
Jeremy & Candace Postal
(Whistler)
Mission Canada
Peter & Cavelle D. (Thailand)
Kim Hodgkiss (Honduras)
Alexey & Tonia Pankov (Siberia)
Mark & Kim Steinfield (Armenia)
We also have restricted access workers who either consider BC their home
district or are connected to the district, including families that minister in unspecified nations.
Jamie Rauch (Vancouver)
Brent & Carina Cantelon
(Vancouver)
Jeff & Danielle S. (Bangladesh)
Thomas & Lilianna Spiridigliozzi
(NLI Canada)
District Missions Representative, Marg Foreman
Global Missions Banquet
What a great way to kick off this year’s BC/Yukon District
Conference, “Multiply”. More than 150 delegates, plus several
retired Global Workers, came together to celebrate all that God is
doing through PAOC Missions around the world. Rev. Murray
Cornelius (Assistant Superintendent for International Missions) was
the special guest speaker. He stated that while we are all excited
about the new Global Workers just getting started (like those who
were commissioned to RAN countries that night), we need to truly
celebrate Global Workers who have been on the ground for many
years and have lived their lives for the cause of the gospel.
Two years ago Elmer & Sherry Komant moved to Burundi to plant
another city church in this war-torn country. They are working
together with a team of mature African pastors from Kenya, Uganda
and Rwanda – pastors fully supported by their home churches.
This is true missions when the receiving church becomes the sending
church!!! OR like Sergio & Nancy Bersaglio, Directors of Villages of
Hope, Africa with eight current Villages committed to bringing hope
to children and communities in need. After 16+ years in Africa, the
Bersaglios tell so many great stories about the young adults who
grew up in a Village, and who now are contributing members of
society and the church.
Segue 2015
Segue is an intensive 2-week training program for new Global
Workers and those on Home Assignment. For the first time, Segue
was held on May 25-June 5 at Summit Pacific College in Abbotsford.
During Segue, a big highlight was the Alumni night, when former
PAOC Global Workers were invited to join in. It’s an exciting time
of connecting with, and praying for, current Global Workers and
those preparing to go.
Check out www.paoc.org/missions for updates and information on,
Global Workers, opportunities, resources, Short Term Missions
Network, and great videos to share with your church or small
group (paoc.org/missions/resources/videos).
PAOC General Missions Video: vimeo.com/128429203
“Together we are responsible for this generation of souls.
It is good to dream together about reaching our world.”
~Murray Cornelius
www.paoc.org/events/4-14/about
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Secretary-Treasurer, Darwin Pichette
@pichettedarwin
Summer is finally upon us! With the focus of ministry shifting gears,
I want to extend a further invitation for you to contact me at
[email protected] or ph: 604-533-2232) if any questions arise
during the next few months of planning. May God bless you and
give you rest during the months ahead.
**URGENT: Your Health and Life Benefits** Kechnie Benefits: As the District Approved Health and Life
Benefits Program will officially change from Great West Life
Benefits (Deacon Insurance) to Kechnie Benefits on June 30, 2015,
I welcome you as credential holders and churches to investigate this
option further or begin to register today. Kechnie Benefits has
provided PAOC Districts and credential holders with benefits for
over 10 years; 75% of PAOC Districts are
now covered by Kechnie Benefits. If you are
currently with Great West Life, Kechnie
Benefits registration forms have been issued
to you.
It is imperative that you initiate either option as soon as
possible, as our current Great West Life Benefits program will
officially come to a close on June 30, 2015. Therefore, if you
currently are covered through Great West Life, Great West Life
will no longer provide coverage to you after June 30, 2015.
If you currently are not with Great West Life and would like
to know more about what Kechnie Benefits offers, please contact
myself at [email protected] or Kechnie Benefits directly at
[email protected] or [email protected].
John Engels | www.bccampusministries.com
Serving and Sharing the Gospel
After Final Exams
Over 20 students were sent on missions
trips after final exams. Teams from SFU
and UBC went to Guatemala and a
Washington State university campus.
The Holy Spirit gave both teams great
favour both in service and in sharing the
gospel!
Evergreen State University
(Olympia, Washington):
“Anthony (SFU) connected with a
student named Mark on last year’s
trip and texted him right before their
campus’ weekly gathering. Mark
came out for his first ever Christian
event. He was so moved by the
fellowship and talk, that when the speaker invited anyone to stand if they
felt they weren’t satisfied with their life, and wanted God to come in and
help them, Mark stood up. Anthony and the team prayed for him and he
cried, explaining that he had never been prayed for before and wanted to
learn more about Jesus. Anthony connected him with students who were
part of the Evergreen campus ministry, so they could continue to invite
him into a relationship with Jesus.”
Guatemala: “Our (UBC) team had the privilege of spending time with
four local pastors and each one of them encouraged us by sharing stories
of God's provision and faithfulness in their lives. We were also blessed to
serve their churches by leading Vacation Bible School for the kids and
going for hamper runs, where we delivered food and groceries to families
in need.”
The organization that the UBC team served wrote this encouraging
note: “To the amazing team from University Christian Ministries, a
campus group from UBC: you are completely beautiful. You truly blessed
Guatemala and the people there, our staff, our children, and the pastors
that we served. You are sensitive to the Spirit and walk in humility and
love and unity and honour. It was truly a privilege to work with you and I
was personally very impacted and ministered to by your team. Thank you
for who you are and for all your love. xoxo K”
Summit Pacific College
Canadian Pentecostal Seminary Dave Demchuk
Seeking a Part-Time Academic Dean
To help facilitate the consolidation between Canadian Pentecostal
Seminary, and Summit Pacific College, we are looking for a part time
Academic Dean (2 days/week) who will give oversight to the new
department of Graduate studies at the College. Interested
candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae to the President no
later than June 30, 2015 ([email protected]).
Children and Family
Caroline Durocher-Bergeron www.carolinebergeron.ca
Elevate 2015
Elevate, our Provincial children,
preteen and family ministry leadership
conference took place April 10-11 at
Christian Life Assembly in Langley.
Every aspect of Elevate featured our
theme “Above and Beyond” and stimulated our faith to embrace this
promise, “Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we
ask or think according to the power that works in us.” Ephesians
3:20. We had the privilege of welcoming David & Beci Wakerley
from Hillsong Church, Australia, and Dr. Alan Nelson, Director of
KidLead and a leadership development specialist.
I often hear how leaders who serve with kids don’t have many
opportunities to attend a church service. This is why Elevate
provided a space for worship and a time to respond to His word;
knowing that our ultimate inspiration comes from God, spending
time in His presence and listening to what He has to say. We
lavished leaders with love and
appreciation during the Friday night
dessert extravaganza called our Hero’s
Banquet. One of my highlights was to
hear stories of incredible people who are
charting new ground for the Kingdom.
God is at work in our nation and using kids and preteens in an
incredible and powerful way. Here is what our leaders had to say
about Elevate 2015:
“I heard it described a lot as inspirational, and it was, but it was so much
more than that. I feel really affirmed and supported in the small part I
play in the bigger picture. One more thing, I have collected so many
practical pieces that my team and I can work on right away that will
really make a big difference for us. SO once again, THANK YOU!”
Sarah, Kamloops, BC
“We had such a good time at the conference...thank you for all of the
effort and hours each of you has put in to make Elevate possible.
You created an atmosphere for us to be filled with Truth, ideas, clarified
vision and passion; a space for us to hear from God and connect in a
special way with our team; a platform for godly mentors to effectively
encourage and build into us as leaders. Thank you!! Our hearts and
minds are overflowing - as a team - and we thank you for creating a
catalytic space for that to happen. From our team, our church and the
families in our communities...Thank you!!!” Candi, Victoria, BC
“I found Elevate Conference practical and very encouraging. As a Senior
Pastor, Elevate challenged me, rekindled my vision and stirred up fresh
thinking in reaching this generation.” Dave Postal, Comox, BC
To view more video highlights visit our website:
www.nextgenbc.ca/news/elevate-conference-highlights
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Youth, Young Adults & Family Ministries, Andy Gabruch
Why @HistorymakerBC is #morethanaconference
Throughout the years, Historymaker has
been a catalyst for life change and
transformation for thousands of students.
Of course, Historymaker includes all of
the crazy lights, electric sound that you
feel more than you hear, and great
shows…YET it is so much more as…
@HistorymakerBC is #morethanaconference because it has
been – and will always be – about life change!
HM's purpose is to offer an
opportunity for every person who
attends a life-altering encounter with
the living God so that they will be
e n co u r a g e d , e q u i p p e d , a n d
empowered to reach their friends for
Christ. Dozens of stories have been coming to my desk of young
people encountering Christ. In fact, one student was so motivated
to come to HM, she started a lemonade stand to get herself and
her friends to the event. Her first customer gave her $100- (and
didn’t even take a cup of lemonade). She said that “#hm15 was
the best weekend of her life”.
@HistorymakerBC is #morethanaconference because it is
about the whole year – not just the May long weekend.
Historymaker is more than the May long weekend because
Historymaker resources #youngpastors and students with year
long mentorship, discipleship streams and leadership coaching.
You can check out all of the details at
nextgenbc.ca. Also, over 200 students,
leaders, and pastors signed up for the
“SEND ME” campaign to engage students
in a conversation of the Gospel of John
on campus. AWESOME!
Finally, @HistorymakerBC is #morethanaconference because
it is about family…family on a Mission.
This year, Historymaker sold out at First Avenue
Assembly in Chilliwack, BC. Over 1,800 teenagers
engaged in worship, responded to the WORD, and
gathered for our “REAL Talks” breakouts; it was a
great sight to see! Historymaker is designed to be a
family on a mission; to support, encourage, fight and come
alongside each other in every season of life. Historymaker is
family…and as family, #hm15 raised over $12,000 for MISSIONS;
teenagers giving to missions to reach their friends for Christ.
You can check out all of the details at historymaker.ca/onmission.
I hope you can be a part of the Historymaker family…partner with
us in prayer and missions to reach a generation with The Hope of
the World.
Your Friend,
Andy
@andy_gabruch
District Superintendent, Ken Russell
Don’t Give Up...Press On! I’m sure you’ve heard the survey results which inform us that
almost 20,000 ministers in North America leave vocational ministry
every year. That is over 1,500 every month. I’m certain this
number would not include those who are so discouraged, that they
would leave the ministry if they thought they could make a living any
other way. I suppose these statistics should be contrasted by the
number of individuals who are being called into vocational ministry
each year, and those who have served in ministry for decades
without any “professional designations”. That being said, I’ve been
curious about why ministers in our District would become
discouraged and feel like giving up. Here are the results of my
informal research.
Mismatched Expectations: Most of the pastors I spoke with
said they were shocked to discover their actual ministry role and
the expectations of people in the church were vastly different from
what they thought they would be. The pastors anticipated spending
far more time studying, preaching and teaching, and doing things
they enjoyed. They did not anticipate the demands of church
administration and people management, which were required by
their congregation.
Blindsided by People Problems: I discovered that most pastors
had grown weary with “people’s problems” and “problem people”.
They were tired of cantankerous people who relentlessly challenged
their new initiatives. Pastors who were discouraged did not like
having to confront staff members and/or volunteers who were
under-performing or apathetic. They were tired of having to put up
with overly sensitive leaders and volunteers.
Discouraged by Financial Stress: For many pastors, the
viability of serving in full-time vocational ministry, at a salary level
that did not meet the needs of their family, caused significant
discouragement and disillusionment. For some pastors, their
financial struggles created a “faith crisis”. They were trying to do
their best to answer God’s call and believe Him for supernatural
provision, but could not survive financially in the community they
were called to. Coupled with the stress of personal finances, was
the added stress of declining and/or roller coaster church giving.
Here Are Some Words of Encouragement: Do not let the
enemy make you feel guilty for taking time to replenish your
emotional, physical and spiritual resources. Find some things you
and your spouse enjoy doing, and do them together at least two or
three times a month. Have at least one fun night for your family
each week, especially when your children are younger. Don't force
your family to do what is fun for you; discover activities that are fun
for everyone.
God did not call you into the ministry to frustrate you. He wants
your ministry to fulfill His will. He wants you to enjoy the work of
the Lord. Spend most of your time with people who replenish your
soul, and devote less time to those who drain your soul.
Pastors are called to minister to wounded and hurting people.
However, if all of your time and energy is spent on encouraging
wounded and discouraged people – you will experience
“compassion depletion” and end up being of no good to anyone
else. Don’t be afraid to serve “bi-vocationally”. The added financial
resources are secondary to the amazing ministry opportunities that
arise when you work with non-Christian people in your community.
That being said, don’t try to serve two full-time roles. Divide your
time and allocate your energy wisely.
Remember the Apostle Paul’s advice, “So don’t get tired of doing
what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a
harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. Whenever [not 24/7,
not always] we have the opportunity, we should do good to
everyone, especially to our Christian brothers and sisters”.
(Galatians 6:9,10) […parenthesis are my words.]
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2015 Summer Camps
District Calendar JUNE 2015
Jun 12-13 BCYD Church Multipliers Retreat (Abbotsford)
Jun 20 ANCF: Graduation (Victoria)
Jun 27 Women’s Conference (Punjabi Masihi Church, Surrey)
AUGUST 2015
Aug 24-28 BCYD: Pastors Camp (Greenbay Camp)
SEPTEMBER 2015
Sept 28-30 BCYD: Licensed Minister Network #1 (Stillwood)
OCTOBER 2015
Oct 2-4 Women’s Conference (Bethel Chapel, 100 Mile House)
Oct 5-7 BCYD: Cluster Leadership Retreat (Stillwood)
Oct 18 BCYD: Campus Ministry Sunday (District-Wide)
Oct 22-23 Global Leadership Summit (Langley)
Oct 24 Summit Pacific College Auction (Vancouver)
NOVEMBER 2015
Nov 13-14 Canadian Youth Workers Conference (Kelowna)
Nov 21 ANCF: Graduation (Delta)
Nov 23-25 BCYD: District Leadership Team Meetings (Langley)
2016 UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 22-23 Canadian Youth Workers Conference (Abbotsford)
Mar 7-9 BCYD Conference on the Ministry (Langley)
May 2-5 PAOC General Conference (Quebec)
BCYD PASTORS CAMP Green Bay Camp, Kelowna
August 24-28
CHUBB LAKE BIBLE CAMP
www.chubblake.ca June 1-13 50+ Camp July 4-10 Kids Camp July 31-Aug 3 Family Camp Aug 9-15 Teen Camp
LAKELSE PENTECOSTAL CAMP
www.lakelsecamp.org
June 28-July 10 Skee Nass Camp July 12-17 Kids Camp July 20-25 Teen Camp
NANOOSE BAY
PENTECOSTAL CAMP
www.nanoosebaycamp.ca July 12-17 Kids Camp July 12-17 Mids Camp July 18-25 High Camp
OKANAGAN FAMILY CAMP July 17-19 | Faith Mission Camp, Falkland
contact Alexis Park Church, Vernon p: 250-542-4135
CAMP YUKON
www.camp-yukon.com June 5-7 Adelphe Women's Ministry June 12-14 Men’s Fishing Retreat June 28-July 4 Summer Kids Camp 1 July 5-11 Summer Kids Camp 2 July 12-18 Summer Teen Camp July31-Aug 2 Filipino Camp September 4-7 Family Camp
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Happenings Around the District
Transitions
Ted Boodle: Concluded as Lead Pastor of Westwinds Community Church, Surrey.
Mark deHoog: Concluded as Assistant Pastor of Mountain View Assembly, Smithers.
Joseph & Hannah Dutko: Joseph has concluded his role as Christian Education Pastor of Richmond Pentecostal Church and he and his wife Hannah, accepted the Call as Co-Lead Pastors of Oceanside Community Church, Parksville.
David Field: Appointed as Associate Pastor of Central Pentecostal Assembly, Chilliwack.
Marg Foreman: Appointed as BCYD Missions Representative.
Darin Graham: Appointed as Assistant Pastor (part-time) of Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly and Campus Missionary with BC Campus Ministries at UFV.
Lowell Holmquist: Concluded as Lead Pastor of Terrace Pentecostal Church and accepted the Call as Campus Pastor of Christian Life Assembly, Sooke Harbour.
Cal Krahn: Appointed as Associate Pastor of Emmanuel Church, West Kelowna.
James Manky: Appointed as Assistant Pastor of Seaview Pentecostal Assembly, White Rock.
Devon Martinsen: Appointed as Youth Pastor of Surrey Pentecostal Assembly.
Rachel Lefebvre: Concluded as Youth Pastor of Full Gospel Tabernacle, Vernon (Okanagan Landing Community Church) and was appointed as Youth & Children’s Pastor of First Avenue Assembly, Chilliwack.
Steven Moore: Concluded as Associate Pastor of Richmond Pentecostal Church and has engaged full time responsibilities as the Lead Pastor of Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, North Vancouver and will continue as the Administrator of the day care ministry at Richmond Pentecostal Church.
James Noble: Appointed as Assistant Pastor (Youth & Next Gen. Ministries) of Evangel Chapel, Fort St. John.
Keith & Anita Parks: Concluded as Senior’s Pastor and Congregational Care (respectively) of Seaview Pentecostal Assembly, White Rock. They will continue their ministry with Seeds International on a full-time basis.
Ralph Peters: Concluded as Missionary in Residence at Summit Pacific College and was appointed as Community Engagement Pastor of Elim Church, Saskatoon, SK.
Nathaniel Prakash: Concluded as Cross-Cultural Ministry Pastor of Surrey Pentecostal Assembly.
Churches in Pastoral Transition: Burnaby, Christian Pentecostal Church (Cantonese) Cherryville, Gospel Church Nakusp, Saddleback Community Church Salt Spring Island, Bethel Pentecostal Assembly Sidney, Highway Christian Fellowship Smithers, Mountain View AssemblySmithers, Surrey, Revival Church (Korean) Terrace Pentecostal Church Trail, Gateway Christian Life Centre Tumbler Ridge, New Life Assembly
Regional Pastorates: Anahim Lake Chapel & Bella Coola Pentecostal Assembly
(Aboriginal) visit our website for other opportunities (www.bc.paoc.org)
Births:
David & Kristen Anonby are excited to welcome their
daughter Joy Elizabeth, born prematurely on April 7, 2015.
Paul and Wanda Moores are please to announce the arrival of
their chosen daughter, Winnie-Jean Madelyn Moores, born
April 4, 2014.
Memorials: Edith Leona Osborne (nee Crocker) (born August 21, 1937)
passed into the presence of her Lord on March 9, 2015.
Edith served God beside her husband Don, who pastored in
numerous churches in British Columbia and Ontario, ministered
at the first Canadian Teen Challenge centre in Vancouver, at
100 Huntley St. in Toronto, and numerous years in evangelism.
She also worked in Data Entry services in many companies and
management positions. Edith is survived by her husband of
58 years, Don, their children Robert (Susan), Diane (Keith), and
Donna (Kevin), her 5 grandchildren, one great grandchild, her
brother Bill (Grace), sister Irmgard (Gene), brother Walter
(Lorena), sister Charlotte (Dan) and many nieces and nephews.
She is pre-deceased by her parents, Peter and Marie, brothers
Bob (Joan), Ed (Grace), Norman, Richard (Rachel, also deceased),
and sister Ruth (Art). A celebration of Edith's life was held on
March 16th at North Douglas Pentecostal Church, Victoria.
Rev. Keith R. Evans (born September 13, 1926) passed into the
presence of his Lord and Saviour on March 29, 2015.
Keith received his Ministry License April 28, 1960 and was
reclassified to Ordained Minister in April 1962. Together with his
wife Rhelda, he served as Senior Pastor at Mayerthorpe (AB),
Innisfail Pentecostal in Innisfail (AB), Burdett Pentecostal in
Burdett (AB), Oliver Pentecostal Assembly, Houston Pentecostal
Church and as Associate Pastor in Tsawwassen, BC. Keith also
served as the Dean of Men at Western Pentecostal Bible College
and was also involved at various camps serving as Director.
Keith is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rhelda, their children
Nadine (Richard), Willow (Paul), Steven (Anna), Stuart (Maria)
and Russell, 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, his
brother Ralph (Norma), sister Glenda (Jack) and many nieces,
nephews and friends. He is
predeceased by his parents
Ken and Myrtle Evans, his
brother Bill (Morris) Evans.
A Celebration of Life was held
on April 4th at Summit Drive
Baptist Church, Kamloops.
Online Prayer Wall bc.paoc.org/prayer-wall