FACES OF KING ROAD CHURCH

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Edition 01 June 25, 2017 One of our goals is to communicate well with the congrega on. We plan to highlight several of our leaders over the coming months.

Meaningful Verse: Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you?

(Psalm 73:23-26) Role at King Road: Ernst and Ike are both retired pastors, and they have graciously agreed to assist with preaching and pastoral care during these next few months.

Meaningful Verse: No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.

1 Edition 01 June 25, 2017 One of our goals is to communicate well with the congrega on. We plan to highlight several of our leaders over the coming months. In this first edi on, we want to introduce you to four individuals who are helping us out during this period of me. Ernst Janzen You need to ask? Mate! Listening to music. Meaningful Verse: Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:23-26) Role at King Road: Ernst and Ike are both retired pastors, and they have graciously agreed to assist with preaching and pastoral care during these next few months. Please do not hesitate to contact them for a visit. Rick Lowen Strong coffee. Black! Coke Golf, it s my stress reliever. Meaningful Verse: No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13) Role at King Road: Rick is our go-to person for all things technical (whether audio, video or lights). Contact him at any time, whether about scheduling, or volunteering, or ideas. What is that? When I do have spare time, I like to relax and be with the family. Meaningful Verse: Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10a) It's something that I get reminded of over and over again: God is in control. Hot chocolate Watching sports Meaningful Verse: Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6) Ike Bergen Ron Warkentin Role at King Road: Ron is spending 15 hours a week in the areas of music and worship. You ll typically find him with an instrument close by. He is grateful for the large group of volunteers serving in this ministry area.

Edition 02 Cold Terere! Reading, walking and spending time with family and friends. July 9, 2017 What is your favourite summer activity? Hiking and swimming.

You ll likely learn something new! Fair trade coffee, freshly ground and French pressed at home. Reading Mostly biographies of interesting historical figures. What is your favourite summer activity?

Oh and for fun I buy, renovate and sell the occasional apartment unit. I work for West Alder Farms as an egg collector. Valesca Bergen Meaningful Verse: Be strong and courageous.

(Deuteronomy 31:6) Role at King Road: The secretary/assistant secretary require attention to detail and typing abilities (sorry, we don t hand-write minutes any longer!). They are responsible to record minutes of church council and membership meetings and ensure they are kept as part of our church records.

(Jeremiah 29:11) Going to thrift stores and baking.

2 Edition 02 Cold Terere! Reading, walking and spending time with family and friends. July 9, 2017 What is your favourite summer activity? Hiking and swimming. Here is the second edition of our Faces of King Road Church series. How well do you know your church leaders? We hope the information will help put a face to a name. And who knows? You ll likely learn something new! Fair trade coffee, freshly ground and French pressed at home. Reading Mostly biographies of interesting historical figures. What is your favourite summer activity? Camping and travelling. Herman Stahl I have a private practice as a Child Therapist/Counsellor, working with children and their families who need social and emotional support. Oh and for fun I buy, renovate and sell the occasional apartment unit. I work for West Alder Farms as an egg collector. Valesca Bergen Meaningful Verse: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6) Role at King Road: The secretary/assistant secretary require attention to detail and typing abilities (sorry, we don t hand-write minutes any longer!). They are responsible to record minutes of church council and membership meetings and ensure they are kept as part of our church records. Their work is an important part of the story of King Road Church. Mate. Meaningful Verse: For I know the plans I have for you plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) Going to thrift stores and baking. Role at King Road: The moderator/assistant moderator are in charge of leading our leadership committees (council and pastoral committee) and membership meetings. They work closely together with the pastoral team in terms of planning agendas and setting direction. Please approach them with any questions or concerns about King Road Church. What is your favourite summer activity? Going for walks and eating watermelon. Meaningful Verse: For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9) Water or Coffee. Learning to play piano. I have a finish carpentry business. Meaningful Verse: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) Valter Warkentin I am a Payroll/Accounting Assistant at the Fraser Valley Regional Library. Doris Federau

Edition 03 July 23, 2017 In this edition, meet our council members-at-large. They provide input to our leadership team and stay in touch with the ministry leaders at King Road.

Family camping Software Developer - Self Employed Meaningful Verse: In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Work around the house Framer/Carpenter/ Construction Worker Meaningful Verse: Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. (Psalm 37:5) Spending time with the grandkids and family.

Meaningful Verse: But now, this is what the Lord says - he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine (Isaiah

3 Edition 03 July 23, 2017 In this edition, meet our council members-at-large. They provide input to our leadership team and stay in touch with the ministry leaders at King Road. Go and introduce yourself to them. Ike Bergen was featured in Edition 01. Tom Fast Coffee Spending time with my family, hockey, sports. What is your favourite summer activity? Family camping Software Developer - Self Employed Meaningful Verse: In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:6) Heinz Duck Mate Tim Hortons Coffee Use the computer and watch TV (news/movies) What is your favourite summer activity? Work around the house Framer/Carpenter/ Construction Worker Meaningful Verse: Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. (Psalm 37:5) Spending time with the grandkids and family. What is your favourite summer activity? Golfing I work for Nature s Touch (44 years). I make sure you have frozen fruits and vegetables in your grocery stores. Meaningful Verse: But now, this is what the Lord says - he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine (Isaiah 43:1) Ben Dyck Cold Coke or a Starbucks Caramel Frapp I love to read and I m learning to knit. What is your favourite summer activity? Watching the kids play outside in the backyard. I m a therapist/ counselor Meaningful Verse: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12) Ben Wall Loraine Klassen Mate with friends Read and volunteer. What is your favourite summer activity? Camping I am officially retired. I was a carpenter/house builder. Meaningful Verse: In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

Valter Warkentim Edition 04 August 20, 2017 We are highlighting four of our leaders, in this fourth edition.

Fishing Starbucks Café Misto Meaningful Verse: For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Hiking Meaningful Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Your favourite summer activity: BBQ In the morning, it s MATÉ. Going for walks and hanging out with the grandkids. Before retirement; sales and travel agent (consultant).

4 Valter Warkentim Edition 04 August 20, 2017 We are highlighting four of our leaders, in this fourth edition. Coffee Spend time with grandchildren and watch movies Countertops business Your favourite summer activity? Fishing Starbucks Café Misto Meaningful Verse: For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:11 Valter is the chair of the finance committee. Playing card games with the family Admin Assistant in a financial planning firm Your favourite summer activity? Hiking Meaningful Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Lorraine is the church treasurer. Lorraine Gross Ernst Thielmann Maté. Ernst is the chair of the missions committee. Golf. Contractor. Your favourite summer activity: BBQ In the morning, it s MATÉ. Going for walks and hanging out with the grandkids. Before retirement; sales and travel agent (consultant). Your favourite summer activity: Gardening, exploring different parks and walkways, vacationing with my family. Meaningful Verse: If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Romans 10:9-10 Meaningful Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 Ron is the chair of the management committee. Ron Schellenberg

Edition 05 September 10, 2017 Rufus & Adina Loewen A - Black Cherry Pop R - Water A - Piano, knitting, going to kids/grandkids in Alberta R - Workshop, biking, walking A - Retired from

A - Picnics at the river R - Local road trips Meaningful Verse: A - Psalm 50:23 R - Psalm 17:7-8 Rufus & Adina are the chair of our Seniors Care Ministry.

I love fishing and camping with the family but usually struggle with finding time. Charcoal BBQ dinners outside are fun too.

The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

5 Edition 05 September 10, 2017 Rufus & Adina Loewen A - Black Cherry Pop R - Water A - Piano, knitting, going to kids/grandkids in Alberta R - Workshop, biking, walking A - Retired from Kindergarten/Grade 1 teacher R - Retired from social work. What is your favourite summer activity? A - Picnics at the river R - Local road trips Meaningful Verse: A - Psalm 50:23 R - Psalm 17:7-8 Rufus & Adina are the chair of our Seniors Care Ministry. Hot tea in the morning and occasionally a cold beer in the afternoon. Ice Hockey or time with my lady. Vinyl Sundeck Flooring,etc. What is your favourite summer activity? I love fishing and camping with the family but usually struggle with finding time. Charcoal BBQ dinners outside are fun too. Meaningful Verse: I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20 Frank Ens Ingrid Stahl Morning Coffee Spending time with family, taking the dog for a walk, camping and fishing. Chaplain in residential care. I value and appreciate your prayerful support! What is your favorite summer activity? Camping and spending time outdoors. Meaningful Verse: I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit, apart from me you can do nothing You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit fruit that will last and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. This is my command: love each other. (John 15:5,16-17) Ingrid is member at large on the Pastoral Committee. Coffee Involvement in short-term Mission Projects. Retired previous Pastor/FamilyCounselor/Preplanning Consultant What is your favorite summer activity? Travelling, reading, going for walks with Anna, gardening Meaningful Verse: There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you (me) would keep at it and bring it to flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. Philippians 1:6 Bill is member at large on the Pastoral Committee. Bill Keyes Frank is member at large on the Pastoral Committee.

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