First, Blair Cassidy and David Kapauan preached passionate sermons where the altar was well attended; we had over 200 out for Friend Day; there were 19 men who attended a BBQ at Pastor Hird’s; and 23 of our ladies attended a luncheon at the church.

On Sunday mornings, I am continuing the expository preaching series through 1 Peter.  I am in the midst of a 3 part series on marriage from 1 Peter 3:1-7.  On Sunday evenings, I am preaching topical messages.

There is Sunday school each Sunday at 10am.  My adult class is in the midst of an expository study through the book of Acts; the teens and children’s classes also meet at 10am.  A supervised nursery is provided for each and every service at VBC.

This Tuesday evening, our regularly scheduled soul winning, visitation, and John & Romans distribution continues.

On Wednesday evenings, I am continuing the expository teaching series on the Garden of Eden from Genesis two and three; prayer groups follow.

On Friday evening, August 6th, there is a work night at the church.

On Sunday, August 8th, the church Officers are meeting at 5pm in my office.

On Sunday, August 15th, we are having our final Friend Day of the summer with a BBQ to follow.
There is no evening service that evening.

On Sunday, August 22nd, Missionary Pastor Boyd Stansford and his family will be here from Newfoundland.  He will teach Sunday School and preach the morning service.

On Friday, August 27th, there is another men’s BBQ at Pastor Hird’s home.

On Sunday, August 29th, there is a child dedication service.

On Friday evening, September 10th, there is another work night at the church.

On Saturday morning, September 11th, there is a ladies walk.

On Sunday, September 12th, we will have our monthly Officer’s meeting.  The Lord’s Supper will be observed to begin the evening service.

From Monday, September 13th through Saturday, September 18th, there is a week-long John & Romans blitz throughout our communities.

Then, on Sunday, September 19th, we will hold our 19th Anniversary services.  Pastor Dennis Seely and his wife from Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Carbonear, Newfoundland will be with us for this special day.  He will preach at 10am and I will preach at 11am.  We are pre-ordering 85 pizzas to be delivered by the close of the morning service.  There is no evening service this week.  With last year’s turnout of 285, we are working and praying for over 300.  Our theme: “To God Be The Glory!”

On Sunday night, Blair Cassidy is preaching.  We begin our service at 6pm with the Lord’s Supper.

Tuesday evening is our primary, church-wide soul winning and visitation night.  John and Romans booklets are also distributed to the community by some of our teams.

Wednesday evening, I am continuing my expository teaching series from Genesis on: “Gleanings From The Garden Of Eden.”  Prayer groups will follow.

On Sunday, July 11th, we are having our first Friend Day of the summer.  There is a BBQ following the morning service.  There is no evening service this week.

On Friday evening, July 16th, the men are meeting at Pastor Hird’s for another BBQ.

On Sunday, July 18th, David Kapauan is preaching in the evening service.  There is also an Officer’s meeting at 5pm.

On Saturday, July 24th, there is a Ladies Luncheon at the church.

O Canada - God keep our land, glorious and free!

This Sunday is Picture Day at VBC.  Every few years we take a group photograph at the back of our property.  It is also our first BBQ of the summer.  Sunday school for all ages is at 10am and the morning service is at 11am.  There is no evening service this week.  Come, bring a friend and an appetite.  We’ll fill you physically and trust the Lord to fill you spiritually!

Tuesday evening is soul winning night.  We’re continuing our efforts to saturate Vaughan with the gospel of Christ through visitation and door-to-door evangelism.

This Wednesday, my expository teaching series on “Gleanings From The Garden Of Eden” continues as we are studying from Genesis 2.

Sunday, June 20th, is Father’s Day.  Services will be held at 10am, 11am, and 6pm.

Tuesday’s soul winning endeavours continue with teams of men and women going out into our community.

My series on “Spiritual Gifts” continues this Wednesday with prayer groups to follow.  Coming soon is a series I will teach entitled: “Gleanings From The Garden Of Eden,” an expository study through the early chapters of Genesis.

Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day!  We have a special gift for each mother present.  Abraham Lincoln said, “No man is poor who has had a godly mother.”  Amen!

Then on Saturday, June 12th, we are having another John and Romans blitz.

Sunday, June 13th is Picture Day with our first BBQ of the season to follow the morning service.  This is a special day for our church family as we take a group picture on the back stairs of the property.  With a great emphasis on fellowship that day, there is no evening service as we strive to spend the time getting to know each other better.

Tuesdays are set aside for soul winning, visitation, and distribution of John and Romans booklets.  I thank the Lord for the faithful teams that go out each week seeking to save lost souls and encourage saved ones.

My Wednesday night series on “Spiritual Gifts” is continuing, followed by prayer groups.

On Sunday, April 11th “our own” Missionary Pastor Dennis Seely from Newfoundland will be teaching our teen class and preaching the morning service.  I will be preaching the evening service.

On Monday evening and Tuesday, a good group of us will be heading to FaithWay Baptist Church in Ajax for their annual Spring Bible Conference.

On Sunday, April 18th, Missionary Phil Smith out of FaithWay Baptist Church, will be showing a DVD during Sunday School and then preaching for us at 11am.  I will be preaching the evening service.

On Sunday, April 25th, we are having a special S.M.A.C. (Sunday Morning After Church) honouring the ministry of Mary Adams.  My expository sermon series through 1 Peter continues that day.

May our later years be our greater years for Him!

This Wednesday at 7pm, my teaching series on “Spiritual Gifts” continues, followed by prayer groups.

The Sunday morning preaching series on 1 Peter continues this week with a study of 1 Peter 2:1. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour - sadly, we lose an hour of precious sleep!

Sunday, at 5pm, the Officers are meeting in my office for our monthly meeting.

Sunday night at 6pm, veteran missionary Richard Bitun in The Philippines will be our speaker.  He has been supported by our church for a number of years and this will be the third time he’s been back with us.  He will be preaching and showing a DVD of the Lord’s work there.

On Saturday, March 27th, we are celebrating the Johnston wedding.

On Sunday evening, March 28th, there is a dessert S.N.A.C. (Sunday Night After Church).

Then on Sunday, April 4th, we celebrate Resurrection Sunday with Easter worship services at 11am and 6pm.  As usual, Sunday school for the nursery, children, teens, and adults, is at 10am.  We are praying and working hard to see many visitors out and a great number saved!  The choir is singing two specials and I will be preaching special Easter sermons.  Praise the Lord - we serve a living Saviour!!

Finally, we covet your prayers for one of our own soldiers, Frank, who just found out he has cancer.  He is undergoing radiation at the present time.  He is one of God’s choice servants and we greatly need him here healthy for the ministry.  He is a faithful man to the Scriptures and to our Saviour.  We know the Lord’s grace will be sufficient to sustain him.  We are all praying for God to be glorified through this trial of his faith.  We believe in a God of miracles and ask that you join churches and Christians all over this globe who are interceding for Frank.

Tuesday night our single men are meeting for coffee and fellowship.

This Wednesday at 7pm, my series on “Spiritual Gifts” continues.  Last week, I introduced this study.  Following the lesson, as we always do, we will break into small prayer groups.  There is a supervised nursery and children’s class available.  Come and be a part of this much-needed mid-week power boost.  You’ll find a special, spiritually committed group of Christians who truly believe in the overwhelming gracious presence of God and the power of prayer.

Saturday is our Marriage Enrichment Fellowship.  We have a great number of couples signed up, paid up, and ready for a romantic evening of spiritual marital renewal.  Besides our speaker, there will be skits, games, and a delicious meal delivered.

On Sunday morning, my expository preaching series through 1 Peter continues.  In the evening, Blair Cassidy will preach for us again.

We’re looking forward to veteran Filipino missionary Richard Bitun being with us on Sunday evening March 14th.  We have supported his missionary endeavours in The Philippines for many years.  This will be the third time he is with us.

Love life and see good days! (1 Peter 3:10)

The last two Sunday nights Blair Cassidy and David Kapauan have preached powerful messages,  speaking to our hearts and wills.  On Sunday night, February 7th, Pastor Hird will be our preacher.

Baptisms are planned again for Sunday night,  February 14th.

Then, on Saturday, February 20th, we have scheduled another Marriage Enrichment Fellowship.  We are inviting all of our own church family couples to join us in a time of marital refreshment and reinvigoration.  We have planned skits, games, and are having a special meal delivered.  Couples should sign up on the hallway bulletin board with their meal money, and read about the babysitting, and wedding/dating days pictures to bring.

One of the outreach ministries of our church is the Famine Relief Fund.  This is based on Acts 11:27-30, where monies were sacrificially given by the church at Antioch to help relieve the financial needs of the brethren in Judaea during a famine.  For years our congregation has sent monies every six months to famine-stricken areas of the world.  Like in Acts 11, these monies are sent to a church of like precious faith to help with the needs of their own church people in their crisis.  The last two weeks, we have taken up free-will offerings to help with the crisis in Haiti.  $2120 was raised and will be sent to a veteran BIMI missionary there who, in coordination with national pastors, will distribute these funds to their brethren in greatest need.  We trust the Lord that through this horrific crisis, many will come to know Him and that the brethren there will again experience the sustaining grace of God in trials of their faith!