The Christmas season in the church opens many doors to the community, especially to those who have some Christian background, or who want to establish some memories that are positive around the holidays. In conversing with some Sikh families, they asked if they could celebrate Christmas with us this year. They perceived that Christmas is a festival of joy that they want their children to experience and participate in.

Insidedge December 2007

Each church has been sent a quantity of this newsletter to distribute to their congregation, but you can also download it by clicking on the title above.  This winter feature shares the excitement of ministry in Quebec, Denise DeGraaf’s walk to raise funds for impoverished children in Africa, etc.

Christmas Gifts for Pastors

Each pastor will be receiving one of the following two books;

“Acts 29” is written by Chris Kovac and is an excellent tool to equip believers to share the good news of the Gospel. It avoids stereotypical approaches to evangelism that are often awkward and unnatural. It is a great mix of Bible study, faith steps, discussion, accountability and practise. Chris is a practitioner, not a theorist. He is doing it!

“How to Lead and Still Have a Life” by Dale Burke is very practical, bringing leadership down to where we live. It is especially written for Pastors by a Pastor.

Revive Your Soul Conference

This Conference features a number of well known people who will touch our hearts and minds in a number of areas. If you register through the AGC office before December 15, 2007, you will share in the discounted price of $199 per person. Please contact Donna.  For conference details, visit the Tyndale website at http://www.tyndale.ca/leadership/events.php and scroll down the page to the "Revive Your Soul" logo. 

Prayer Guide

Thanks for participating in praying for the specific needs, events and people named in the AGC Prayer Guide for December 2007. Please make it available to your church congregation.

You Matter

You are important in God’s plan of evangelism, establishing, equipping and sending people out to their market place, their school, their neighbourhood, their world! I find myself praying with greater intensity that we will have a clearer sense of call, and also a deeper appreciation that our service is worthwhile to God and those we touch.

With Appreciation,

A.F. (Bud) Penner

President