September 6 & 8: Registration for ESL classes
The fall term of ESL classes at Kingcrest International Neighbours begins on September 15, and registration is taking place on September 6 and 8. The registration fee is $60 and the text book is $35, but special rates are available for refugee claimants. Please visit the Kingcrest website or call the Kingcrest office at 604-327-6262 for more information.

• Volunteer Opportunities with Kingcrest International Neighbours
  We are in great need of teachers for the fall session starting in 2 weeks. We need 5 teachers to teach once a week, substitute teachers for occasional teaching and bakers for the snack time at the classes. Please contact the Kingcrest office at 604-327-6262.

September 9-10: MCC Festival and Relief Sale at the Tradex in Abbotsford. Join us for a weekend of festivities that support MCC’s Generations projects, helping those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Click here for all the details!

September 24: Men's Prayer Meetings are starting again after a break for the summer. This is an opportunity for men to get together to talk about concerns of their lives, faith and their family. Meetings will occur regularly on the last Saturday of each month from 9-10 am, starting September 24. The meeting is a casual time of conversation and prayer, with muffins and coffee served. Hope to see you there.

September 27: Community German Worship Service
German services are continuing on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Our next service will be Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 10:00 am. The service will include German hymns, prayer time and a sermon from guest speaker Heinz Schartner. Members of neighbouring German-speaking congregations are also invited, making this a good time to fellowship and worship with friends. If you require a recording of the service, please let the sound person know - tapes can be made immediately after the service. Please phone the church office with any questions you may have.

October 15: The Mennonite Historical Society of BC’s Annual Fundraising Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 15th, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the Emmanuel Mennonite Church. The topic is “Reforging Mennonite Kulaks: The Experience of Mennonite Exiles at Siberian Special Settlements (1930-1933),” presented by Dr. Colin Neufeldt, Assistant professor of History at Concordia University College of Alberta. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at the MHSBC office, 604-853-6177.

October 22: Kingcrest Silent Auction and Dinner
Mark your calendars for October 22 at 5pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The FUSMC women are cooking and musical groups from all the partnering churches are performing. If you have silent auction items please phone our church office at 604-321-2131.