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1 Welcome to Pine Grove 101 1

2 communicating Christ to the world through the word, worship and prayer Non denominational, Community church Work is done by participation of the congregation, not a professional staff No formal membership Statement of faith (on the web) 2

3 Worship Communion Offerings Preaching 3

4 Care Marriages Funerals Baptisms / Dedications Pastoral Care Counselling 4

5 Our History 1990 Present : Pine Grove Bible Church, 2144 East Acres Road : Carson Grove (Carson Grove School) : St. Laurent Bible Church Evangel Chapel Mission Evanglique Libre Roots: Grace and Truth Gospel Hall (Ottawa now Rideauview) Open Brethren shift circa 1977 to re-examine traditions in light of scripture 5

6 Our History Pastors (1948 to present) Wilf Wight Carl Ruby Paul Racine (Youth pastor part time) Peter Robinson (part time) Michael Reed (Youth pastor)

7 Governance God Elders Paul Beaubien, Danny Wright, Les Woolsey Deacons Marg Bisch, Joe Stickl, Colette Wright, Francis Caza, Franz Vereyken, Ted Bale Christine Poirier Admin 7

8 Governance Elders Function: provide spiritual leadership and direction, oversee church teaching, address doctrinal and Scriptural issues, overall direction (ministries), link to wider Christian community Becoming an Elder: must fit the criteria described in 1 Tim. 3, Titus 1:6 Actively demonstrating eldership functions in their daily walk with Christ Existing elders ask candidates discretely without pressure Get input from congregation Term of service: 1 year trial period, 3 additional years, 1 year sabbatical Decision Making Process: Seek God s will in prayer, search scriptures, work by consensus 8

9 Governance Deacons Function: church finances, needy saints, building and grounds maintenance, Becoming a deacon: must fit the criteria described in 1 Tim. 3: 8-12 Actively demonstrating character of a deacon in their daily walk with Christ Existing deacons provide a list of names for the elders approval On the elder s approval the deacons approach an individual and ask if they would like to serve as a deacon Term of service: Deacons are free to serve in that capacity until they feel God is leading them to a new ministry 9

10 Governance Corporation Incorporated in province of Ontario Elders & deacons are the members of the corporation President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer elected annually by the elders & deacons Church AGM Not a legal meeting Provides full transparency Finances presented 10

11 Missions Mission committee Foreign Andrew and Leticia Russell (Uruguay) Rob and Cecilia Russell (Uruguay) Ken and Eunice Russell (Uruguay) Plus 3 child sponsorships FH Canada (Haiti) Canadian Shawn and Katrina Veitch (Kanata) Ben and Shoshanna Peltz (Peterborough) Gabriel and Estelle Lam (CEF Ottawa) Ottawa Innercity Ministries Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard Haiti Mission Local Missions 11

12 Plan to Protect Objective: Provide a safe and friendly environment for our children. Basic Guiding Principles: 1. Must have a police check to work with youth 2. Leaders work in pairs 3. Annual update Contact: Elders, Noreen Smith 12

13 Ministries Nursery Sunday School, Summer Sunday School Vacation Bible School Garden Team Fusion Youth Take-a-break Men s breakfasts Music Worship Home groups Beacon Hill, Orleans, Blackburn, Single Women, Men s discipleship, Sunday afternoon Empty Nesters Caring Friends Social Committee Refreshment teams Library Sound team 13

14 Further Information Web Page pgbiblechurch.ca Contact Information: ( s) Elders: Deacons: Treasurer: Communications: Bulletin: Web: Facebook: Twitter: Visitation Team: /pgbiblechurch Pine Grove Bible Church Community 14

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