Doukhobor Borsch & Talent Show

This Sunday is going to be one of our craziest yet!  Following a shortened service (that will include some reports from Kid's Camp) we'll have a family time of doukhobor borsch (there will be a more kid friendly soup too) and talent.

Doukhobor borsch is my most favourite soup and I have been drooling in anticipation for the last week.  On top of that we'll have people from our Church family performing during our lunch.  My band, Toy Boys, will be performing at it too.

The lunch will be by donation and proceeds will go towards a local ministry called "StreeHope".  StreetHope feeds meals to our community's poorest almost every day of the week!  Hope to see you out this Sunday.  It will be weird, but fun.

Chili Cook-off Coming this Sunday!

I love chili and I"m really looking forward to next Sunday (Aug. 15) when we will have our cook-off.  If you didn't get a chance to sign-up, it's okay... you can bring your chli on Sunday.  You'll need to do a few things: 1)  bring a list of all the ingredients used (for allergy reasons); 2) bring your chili in a crockpot with a ladle; and 3) be prepared to fill out a form that will include your chili's name and whether or not it is spicy.

Everyone in attendance will get sample bowls, a ballot, a dinner roll, and beverages.  At the end of the event we'll announce the winners and award prizes.  First place will take home the golden ladle.  Hope to see you there.

Water Balloon Volleyball Next Sunday

Join us next Sunday (August 1st) for a shortened service and a game of water ballon volleyball!  Bring a towel and clothes you don't mind getting wet.

Water Fight Fun!

On Sunday we reflected on the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (where Jesus instructs His followers to be people who know and give only forgiveness) then we practiced forgiveness on the battle field (our front lawn).  I tested out my new Super Soaker.  It was a good time filled with lots of laughs.

Water Fight - Next Sunday!

We had a great gathering today, but I'm already looking forward to next Sunday!  We are going to have a water fight.  Bring your squirt guns, change of clothes, towel, goggles, and whatever else you need to wage water warfare.  Visit http://www.missionfoursquare.com/index.php/component/content/article/101-2010-summer-mfc.html to get more info!

This Summer at MFC!

Get ready... we are going to have a fun summer of sharing the life and love of Jesus as a Church family!  On specific Sundays we are going to give our hard-working Sunday School teachers a break and grow together as a church family.  On the following Sundays our kids in grades 2-6 will join us for a shortened service and an activity afterwards!


Download the Summer @ MFC Calendar (PDF)



July 4 - Parable of the Sower (Activity: Hot Dogs & Tree Planting) After singing and hearing the 'Parable of the Sower' we will go outside to the front lawn and have everyone of all ages plant some fruit trees.  These trees will be living and fruitful illustrations of the seed that has been planted in our heart and the seeds we will plant in the lives of others.  Then, once the hard work is over, we will celebrate with a hot dog lunch (by donation).

July 18 - The Unmerciful Servant (Activity: Church Water Fight) After singing and hearing the 'Parable of the Unmerciful Servant' we will go outside and practice forgiveness and mercy with a huge water fight!  Bring your water guns, buckets, towels, appropriate clothes, and a change of clothes.

August 1 - Jesus Teaching to Pray (Activity: Dunk Tank) After singing and hearing the story on how Jesus taught His disciples to pray, we will go outside and practice our aim at the dunk tank.  Kids that want to have a throw and try to dunk our Pastor and other familiar faces will have to complete this Sunday's special worksheet.

August 15 - The Great Banquet (Activity: Chili Cook-off) After singing and hearing the 'Parable of the Great Banquet' we will go outside and test our Church family's best chili.  Contestants will need to register in advance, come up with a special name for their chili, and cook a large crockpot of chili.  Each person in attendance will get one vote.  We'll also be inviting the community out to it as well!
Sept. 5 - Parable of the Talents (Activity: Family Talent Show) After singing and hearing the 'Parable of the Talents' we will hear and watch some of our Church family's talents.  Participants need to sign-up in advance and will be limited to one act per person and each act must be under 3 minutes.  We'll also have a soup-n-bun lunch (by donation).

Other Events:

J12 (prounced "Jay-Twelve") for Ages 8-12
Leaders, Parents, and Kids (ages 8-12) are invited to J12: A 2 Hour Encounter on Sunday, August 22 (6:00-8:00pm) in Surrey.  Come and hear an engaging, interactive, dynamic experience that will challenge and inspire all who hear it.  Register online at www.missionfoursquare.com/j12.  Admission is $5 per person.  We will be car pooling from Mission.  For more info talk to Cindy Watson (604-820-0718). 

Kid's Camp
Join camp speaker, Pastor Gregg Johnson, at this year's Kid's Camp!  Held at Stillwood Camp this year's theme is "Think Big".  Kid's camp is for ages 8-12 (Grades 3 through 7 as of September 2010).    Cost is $325.  For more information and to register online, go to www.foursquare.ca/kidscamp.

Youth Camp: NO LIMIT
This year's theme is based on John 6:8 ("There's a young boy here with five loaves and two fish") and the miracle that follows.  August 29 - September 3, 2010 at Stillwood Camp (Cultus Lake).  Cost is $290.  For more information and to register online, go to www.foursquareyouth.ca.