Grace Wulff Book Launch - Nov 12

Book Launch for Grace Wulff's latest work

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Nadine's Fine Art​ ​3101 31st Avenue, Vernon

Encouragement for the Grieving Heart is Grace Wulff's latest book to come out of her deeply impacting chaplaincy ministry at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and the local community. Called to care for others and equip them to deal with the complexities of illness, loss and grief, Grace digs deep into her own life experience, the loss she feels and the hope that she finds in the midst of it all.
Her motivation for this book is to provide a simple volume that can be an accessible companion to anyone journeying through grief.
Come out on Nov 12 to meet Grace, encourage her in her work, hear from others as to the impact of her ministry and hear her read from the book.
It will be an enjoyable evening to celebrate all that Grace offers our community!

Facebook event page to share:

https://www.facebook.com/events/568892413847911/

Charting a Course for (re)Conciliation - Nov 15-16

We’re excited to partner with redclover.ca to host this 2nd annual workshop weekend.

Talk of reconciliation between Canada and Indigenous Peoples is everywhere. 

Do you ever wonder what place the church has in this conversation? 

Do you wonder what it will take to heal the hurts? 

How are you navigating the information we are being taught about Indigenous Peoples in Canada?

We can come together as local churches to engage these issues. Indigenous and non-indigenous leaders will map the new geography for fostering the work of justice, healing and the implications for the church in discipleship, worship, and spiritual formation. This is a great opportunity for all churches in Vernon to come together to learn and grow in understanding. 

Register at redclover.ca

Cost*: $45 a person (includes lunch) *no one will be turned away for lack of funds

(Friday night only for $10 suggested donation)  email: fbcvernon@gmail.com  for more info

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

6:30-7:30 Registration & Welcome

7:30-9:30 A History of Indigenous People*

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

9:30-10:00 Coffee/Welcome 

10:00-12:00 Session//Workshops

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-4:00 Session/Panel

*This is an interactive exploration of the history of Canada since the first point of contact with Indigenous Peoples to the present. This powerful teaching tool creates a baseline for a common understanding of the history that many of us were never taught from which to learn and explore the topics that will be covered the next day. This exercise is appropriate for children in grade 3 and up. Many students across BC have gone through this in school as a Kairos Blanket Exercise.

July 2nd Concert and Summer Fun Evening 5-8:30pm

Come join us for a Hootananny on Tuesday, July 2 from 5-8:30pm.

There’ll be fun and games on the lawn for all ages, an open mic time from 5-7pm, a BBQ by donation with proceeds going to Vernon Street Church and at 7pm the Bontrager Family Singers will take the stage!

Bring a chair - bring a friend - bring a neighbour!

Give them a listen right here!

Community Seniors Luncheon - June 20th

Excited to see our very own Norma Jean Lupul presenting in song and story at the season end Senior’s Luncheon. They’ve been saving the best for last!! Come on our for a great time of fellowship and encouragement.

Easter Sunrise Service Vernon BC 7:30am

Come out and experience a joyful time of celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour!

We’ll meet up on Black Rock - with a few songs and short time of reflection as we raise our hallelujahs.

Join us for our full service at First Baptist Church at 10am.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

For those desiring to take further steps in their Christian life and discipleship, to break free from bondage to the past and experience healing, Emotional Healthy Spirituality is an eight-session video-based Bible study.

We all have the opportunity to grow closer to Jesus as we learn to slow down, listen to our hearts and allow God, through the work and Gospel of Jesus, to turn us fully to the abundant life Jesus offers. 

Come and join us on Wednesday nights from 7-830pm - all are welcome! Feb 13 - April 3, 2019

Great Advent and Christmas Events!

Come join us!

Cheryl Bear Concert Nov 17th - 7pm

First Baptist Church is pleased to welcome Cheryl Bear to our stage on November 17, Saturday evening at 7pm for a free concert. Everyone is welcome!
Cheryl is a multi-award winning singer/songwriter who shares stories of Indigenous life through story and song. She has released three albums: Cheryl Bear (self-titled), The Good Road, and A’BA. Cheryl’s albums have received three Indigenous People’s Choice music awards, two Covenant Awards and a Native American Music Award.

Charting a Course for (re)Conciliation

You can register online now for our upcoming Indigenous Workshop, and concert by Cheryl Bear, on November 16th and 17th at First Baptist.

This is a safe place to come and listen and discuss issues around our First Nations and Indigenous peoples, including how to respond to all the info out there and how to respond as lovers of Jesus. You are welcome to attend both days or the Blanket Exercise on Friday night or concert Saturday!

Lunch is included for the Saturday workshops.

Email the church office to let us know when you’re coming or sign up at redclover.ca .

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

7:00-7:30pm Welcome by Jodi Spargur

7:30-9:30pm A History of Indigenous People** (Kairos Blanket Exercise)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

9:30-10:00    Coffee/Welcome

10:00-12:00     Plenary/Workshops

12:00-1:00     Lunch

1:00-3:00     Workshops

3:00-3:20     Break

3:20-4:00     Panel Discussion

4:00-7:00     Break

7:00-9:00    Cheryl Bear in concert

**This is an interactive exploration of the history of Canada since the first point of contact with Indigenous Peoples to the present. This powerful teaching tool creates a baseline for a common understanding of the history that many of us were never taught from which to learn and explore the topics that will be covered the next day. This exercise is appropriate for children grade 3 and up. Many students across BC have gone through this in school as a Kairos Blanket Exercise.