Watch out for the DHBC booth this Saturday at the Dunbar Harvest Festival!
Saturday, September 25th 11-3pm
Come out for a day of great food and family fun. There will be 3 locations along Dunbar street that will hold all the different festivities taking place. Our table will be located at Dunbar St @ W 28th Ave from 11 until 3pm during the festival. Come visit us for some face painting, good conversation and some treats.
For more information, check out www.dunbarvillage.ca
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14
When God sees this confession of need and this expression of trust, he acts, because the glory of his all-suffcient grace is at stake. The final answer is that God rewards fasting because fasting expresses the cry of the heart that nothing on the earth can satisfy our souls besides God. God must reward this cry because God is most glorified in us when we are most satised in him. – John Piper
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How are we fasting? For 4 weeks in a row, we will fast from breakfast and lunch on Thursdays, and instead take the time to read scripture and pray for our church and community. We are earnestly seeking God that DHBC may be a disciple-making church.
The focus of this day is acknowledging that as individuals and as a church that we have not lived up to God’s standard. We confess our sin, and repent, seeking to remove these sins and transgressions from our lives.
1. Fast in personal repentance:
2. Fast in corporate repentance:
Repentance for our past failures leads us naturally to obedience. Our focus this day is that God will aid us as we strive to obey Him.
1. Fast for our personal witnessing:
2. Fast for our missions and outreaches:
The church is Jesus’ bride; it belongs to Him. We want to ask for his leadership and power amongst us.
1. Fast for God’s Power:
2. Fast for God’s Direction:
We serve a mighty God! Don’t hesitate to bring big requests before Him. They may be impossible for us, but not for our God!
1. Fast for the needs around us:
2. Fast that we may be a bright light for God:
DHBC has a few options for kids this summer!
We are offering:
Art in the Park (first drop-in is July 6th)
Where: Chaldecott Park
When: Tuesday/Thursday 11am – 12pm
An hour of drop-in for arts and crafts. We will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am to 12pm. Everything from painting to drawing to sculpting! Come out at get creative!
Wednesday Movie Matinee (first matinee is July 7th)
Where: DHBC: 3996 W 17th Ave, Vancouver
When: Wednesdays at 1pm
Every Wednesday at 1pm – we will be showing a movie feature in the sanctuary. A good time to get out of the hot sun and relax. Snacks will be provided.
SUMMER VBS: ECO ADVENTURES
We are running a week long vacation bible school from August 9th – 13th. Our hours will be from 8am-5pm. We will be learning about and exploring God’s creation and how to be good stewards in His Kingdom. Registration forms will be available in June. Registration required. Please email us at
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are looking for people who are available one or two days a week to help out with Art in the Park. If you like to be creative and like spending time with children, please contact Courteney in the office.
Our summer VBS cannot go on without the help of people like you! Have you always wanted to teach? Lead games, crafts or get outside and explore creation with children? This is a great opportunity for our church family to see what happens at a VBS. Please contact Courteney if you are interested!
For information on any of these programs, please email us at
Want to study the Word of God with others — seeking to understand its meaning and relevance to our lives?
Our regular small groups are winding down for a summer break (to start back up in September), but our Summer Bible Study is starting up on May 19th.
If you would like to participate or want more information, contact .
Relief supplies from many nations are flooding into Haiti from other countries and larger relief organizations, but it will be years before many people are able to recover from this terrible blow. It is here that FAIR and Fellowship Baptist’s from across Canada can and will make a positive impact.
Emmanuel International already has people on the ground in Haiti to coordinate efforts and to assess the status within the country. An advance on relief funds is already on the way, and a plan is being put into place to not only make an initial impact on the immediate needs but to help in the rebuilding of people’s lives after the rest of the world has moved on. FAIR, through EI, will provide assistance to some of those who receive little or no aid from other agencies. Initial relief will most likely come in the provision of water, food, clothing and shelter although, as stated, the situation is being assessed in order to provide the greatest lasting impact.
Any natural disaster taking human lives is painful, but Haiti is special to our Fellowship churches in that we have congregations of Haitians who are part of our Fellowship—a connection even more intimate than most that pulls at our heart. Reports have been shared from Haitian believers in Montreal who have lost loved ones in the quake and others who are anxiously awaiting word on the status of family members. This is a painful time for them especially.
Will you prayerfully consider how the Lord would have you respond to the devastation in Haiti?
Tax receiptable donations can be made towards: Haiti Earthquake Relief by donating on-line at: www.fellowship.ca (click on “Donate” on right column) or by mailing your donation cheque, payable to FAIR, to:
FAIR, P.O. Box 457, Guelph, ON N1H 6K9
What: A Guided Snowshoe Hike
When: Saturday, January 30th, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Mt. Seymour (Enquist Lodge by tubing parking lot)
Join us for a Saturday morning snowshoeing adventure on Mt. Seymour. Enjoy God’s creation and a great time of fellowship with friends and family. We will start our day at 9:30am with two guided snowshoeing hikes. There will be a 3 km hike and a 6 km hike to choose from. Available for kids 7+.
Snowshoe Rentals – $12 (adult), $6 (child, limited number)
For smaller children, tubing and tobogganing is available:
Mt. Seymour Tubing – Must be 48″ or taller, cost: $16 (single), $64 (family of 5) for tube and 2hr pass
Mt. Seymour Tobogganing – No height restriction, cost: $8 (single), $32 (family of 5) for all-day pass only [must provide own toboggan or purchase one there]
After activities, we will all meet at the main lodge and have lunch (please provide you own lunch).
To sign up, contact Jason at . Let him know if you need to rent snowshoes.
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Please note that we’ve added an Events Calendar on our site, located under the “News” tab. Now you can stay up-to-date with all of our Sunday and weekly events.
The Crown Street Kids Club Fall 2009 Newsletter is now available. Click here to download.
For the past six weeks, we’ve challenged our people to give “over and above” their normal tithing to replenish the building fund, which was depleted after the recent repair of our church roof and tower. We set a goal of raising $30,000 in six weeks, and by the grace of God-we’ve surpassed it! Last Sunday (week six) we received an additional $4,800 raising our total to $32,087. Thanks to God for his gracious provision and thanks to you for your generous gifts.