When:  Sat, March 27, 2010 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church
             3637 Brown Road, West Kelowna, BC

Redeemer Lutheran Church is putting on an Easter learning event that allows you to smell, taste, touch, hear, and experience Holy Week in new ways. Meet witnesses from the Bible; be part of the Passion story; take a walking journey with your Passport in hand and be transported back to the time of Christ.

Do your kids think Easter is all about chocolate bunnies and ham dinners? Make a change in their lives this year. Bring your children to Journey to the Cross, and let them use their senses to discover more than ever about the true story of Easter and the depth of Jesus' love for them. Celebrate the resurrection in a whole new experience!

For more information, contact Maureen:

shaw.ca*Redeemer_VBS*Journey to the Cross Question
778-478-6854

When:  Sat, March 6, 2010 3 pm to midnight
Where: Westgate Church
             2221 Moose Road, West Kelowna, BC

Westgate Church is having a concert fundraiser to raise money for the many people suffering in Haiti. Even though Haiti is fading from the headlines and is no longer "breaking news", they are still suffering like we can't imagine, and they cannot be forgotten.

This fun and music filled night called We Sing for Haiti is taking place Saturday, March 6th starting at 3pm and ending at or around midnight. Doors open at 2:30 with a suggested donation of $10 a person at the door.

The night will be filled with music talent from:

• Andrew Marcus
• Reflection
• Jennifer Jade Kerr
• Nate Leibel
• and more

For more information, contact Victoria Froelich:

froehlich.com*victoria*We Sing for Haiti Question
250-878-7865

When:  March 26 - 27, 2010
Where: Evangel Church
             3261 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC

Spark is one of the biggest events in Canada reaching out to preteens. This two day conference is especially designed to meet the needs of students from grades five to eight. Over the last six years, Spark has become a highlight in the life of thousands of preteens in BC; a place where students feel comfortable to bring their friends and deepen their relationship with God.

The vision for Spark is to bring preteens together to encounter the love of God, to plant seeds of dreams in youth, and to spark the Church to reach preteens. Last year, with resounding success, close to nine hundred preteens participated in our two Spark rallies.

Registration forms and further information are available below. Please return the printed and completed registration forms to Pastor Ben.

Spark Preteen Conference Registration (8.6MB PDF)

www.sparklive.ca

When:  Thursday, March 18, 2010 at noon
Where: Emmanuel Westbank Upstairs

Do you own or run a business? Are you a sub-contractor or freelancer? Emmanuel Business Group (EBG) is for you. EBG is a small group that meets over lunch on the third Thursday of every month. The group provides an opportunity to network, share your expertise, and learn about how our Christian walk intersects with business. Expect a casual atmosphere and a light lunch that centres around a particular discussion on faith and business. There is also time to introduce ourselves and to learn a bit about what we all do for a vocation.

Unable to make it out to our lunch but still would like to be part of the group? We are developing a business directory and would love to have your business in it! Please drop your business card into Jennifer Long’s mailbox at church or email your business information to her at telus.net*jennifer.long*EBG Directory Information.

Interested in singing? On Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday there will be a worship choir to augment those special services. If you would like to get involved, contact Colleen Saddler*gmail.com*colleen.saddler*Easter Choir Question.

When:  Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 7 pm
           (A potluck dinner starts at 6 pm)
Where: Emmanuel Westbank Auditorium

Once a year the membership of Emmanuel Church is called together for our official church business meeting. The goal is to deal with the previous twelve months and to cast our vision for the year or years ahead. Members and adherents are welcome to come. We will begin with a shared meal at 6 pm and the business meeting will start at 7 pm. The goal is to be done by 8:30 pm.

On February 14 and 21 Praise and Prayer will be cancelled due to Valentine's Day and our Annual General Meeting. Praise and Prayer nights will resume on February 28 at 7 pm, so be sure to join us then.

When:  Thursday, February 18, 2010 at noon
Where: Emmanuel Westbank Upstairs

Emmanuel Business Group has a luncheon on the third Thursday of the Month at Emmanuel Church from 12 - 1 pm. Feel free to bring a toonie to help offset costs.

Emmanuel Business Group is for those who manage or own their own small business, including sub-contractors and those that are self-employed. Its purpose is to provide business and spiritual support for members, as well as to provide opportunities for considering ways to impact the community, both local and global.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Long*telus.net*jennifer.long*Business Luncheon Question.

FamilyLife presents Weekend to Remember

When:  March 19 - 21, 2010 (Early registration due by March 1)
Where: The Delta Grand Okanagan, Kelowna, BC

What does it take to a have a successful marriage and family?  Come find out from real men and women in real marriages with real struggles.  They'll share their real life stories and principles with you...all based on 30 years of biblical research by a team of men and women who live it out.

The FamilyLife Weekend to Remember is designed to equip you with practical, proven principles for strengthening your marriage.

You will learn how to:

• Receive your partner as a gift
• Clarify you roles as husbands and wives
• Resolve conflict
• Maintain an exciting sex life
• Express forgiveness to one another
• Increase your commitment and create deep intimacy

Contact Pastor Andy*andy*Marriage Conference Question for more details.

Weekend to Remember Brochure (1.2MB PDF)

On Monday, January 25 the 2010 Winter Olympic Torch arrived for its journey through West Kelowna. It had come from Peachland and would go on to Kelowna afterwards. Interestingly, the West Kelowna torch run began right in front of Emmanuel Church. Check out our photo gallery for a few pictures.

Earlier in the day one of our own youth, Stacy Takenaka, was a torch bearer in the South Okanagan. Stacy was one of hundreds who got to carry the torch out of more than a million people that applied. Stacy has kept the torch as a souvenir of this special event. Congratulations, Stacy!

Olympic Torch and Emmanuel Gallery