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35 under 35
The good folk at Victoria-based S.A.L.T.S. (Sail and
Life Training Society) are excited about the inclusion of their executive
director, Loren Hagerty, in the ‘35 under 35’ list. Christian
leaders, all under age 35, are being honoured in the National Recognition
Project. Sponsoring organizations are Bridgeway Foundation, Arrow
Leadership, ChristianWeek and the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. Each of the 35
leaders will receive professional development incentives from Arrow, and
nationwide exposure for their ministries in a ChristianWeek supplement.
Stalled ship
S.A.L.T.S. also made the news recently when their
former tall ship, the Robertson II, went aground on a reef near Saturna Island. As of press time,
several efforts to rescue the vessel have been unsuccessful. The ship was
sold to a private owner several years ago; but it remains close to the
hearts of S.A.L.T.S. supporters and former trainees, who spent time aboard
it as part of their work with the non-profit society.
Rector okays ‘blessings’
A Victoria Anglican rector has gained some national
attention by announcing that he would bless same-gender unions, thus
challenging the narrow defeat of such action by Canadian Anglican bishops.
Antonio Desorio, the pastor at St. Savior’s in Victoria West, is
suggesting that, while the bishops were divided on the issue, the Anglican
synod which recently debated it came up with the view that Anglican
doctrine did not specifically rule out such unions.
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KidsGames
KidsGames 2007 attracted substantial interest in
Esquimalt/Victoria West July 15 – 20. The sports camp ministry
– hosted by High Point Community Church, with considerable help from
the Salvation Army and Scripture Union – provided young people with a
sports/Bible/craft experience. KidsGames is a rapidly growing feature in
several countries, and brought participation from several churches.
Hear O Israel
Marty and Sue Shoub – originally from B.C., but
presently residing in Haifa, Israel – were in Victoria last month for
a potluck Shabbat dinner sponsored by Hear O Israel. Marty, described
as a ‘Jewish believer,’ was drawn several years ago to emigrate
to Israel. He and Sue work with a congregation of Israeli believers, known
as Tents of Mercy, to help encourage Israel’s messianic movement. The
dinner was held at Lambrick Park Church.
Leadership
A satellite-fed Leadership Summit is set for August 9
– 11 at Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. Speakers include Willow
Creek’s Bill Hybels, former U.S. secretary of state Colin Powell and
former president Jimmy Carter. Call 250-248-6322.
25 years of rest
Resthaven Lodge in Sidney, a long time Seventh Day
Adventist-originated ministry to seniors which made use of the property
vacated by Resthaven Hospital when it closed, is marking 25 years of
operation. Info on various celebrations is available from Bernard at
250-656-0717.
August 2007
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