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Canada East Mission is hiring lifeguards for the 2024 summer for youth camps and reunions. We are looking to hire a Waterfront Lifeguard Director and Lifeguards to meet the needs of each camp. Dates: · Loaves and Fishes Reunion June 29 to July 5 (Ziontario Campgrounds) · Noronto Children’s Camp July 5 to July 7 (Noronto Campgrounds) · Jr High Camp July 14 to July 17 (Ziontario Campgrounds) · Healing and Freeing Camp July 20 to July 26 (Ziontario Campgrounds) · Erie Beach Reunion July 27 to Aug 4 (Erie Beach Campgrounds) · Kids Camp August 11 to August 15 (Erie Beach Campgrounds · Noronto Reunion August 10 to August 17 (Noronto Campgrounds) · Senior High August 17 to August 24 (Noronto Campgrounds) Click below for the attached position descriptions with further details. Please send a resume and a cover letter for the position you are applying for including which camps you are interested in working at. Direct any questions to Melissa Freer. All applicants will be contacted for an interview. We will be accepting applications until April 1, 2024.  The Center for Innovation in Mission and Ministry will offer "CIMM Sessions" live Zoom events on theology, culture, and items of interest to Community of Christ in "bite-sized" sessions under an hour. These free, live sessions will be offered Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Central US Time and include:
Course Descriptions and Registrations  Lois Evelyn Leitch
January 4, 1931 - February 20, 2024 It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lois Leitch (Batchelor) on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Dufferin Oaks, Shelburne, Ontario. Lois is survived by her children, Melanie Leitch, Allen Leitch & Suzee Kennedy, Heather & Greg Holmes, grandchildren - Jonathan & Ange Leitch, Jessica (Leitch) & Kirk Goudie, Tyler & Lisa Kennedy, Mallory (Holmes) & Zach Caldwell, Lisa (Holmes) & Marko Mladenovic, and 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband of almost 70 years, Dennis and son Randy & wife, Freda. Lois is the oldest sister to Leone Wight, Margaret Hunter, Stanley (Jean) Batchelor, Bessie (Ron) Green, Gail (Lindsay) Clarke. Predeceased by her parents, John & Vera Batchelor, sister Jean Fraser, and brothers-in-law, George Wight, George Hunter and Kelvin Fraser. Lois was born and raised in Proton Township, attending school, church, and farm related activities. She met her husband Dennis (from Honeywood) through a Junior Farmer event, and they were married in September 1950. They bought a farm on the Mulmur/Melancthon Townline, where they farmed everything, from livestock, crops, and acres of strawberries for 54 years, raised their family, and supported their community. While raising 4 children, Lois was actively involved with her church, volunteered for the Cancer Society, and wrote weekly newspaper columns for the community. She helped with the publicity and commemorative history books for Honeywood arena, hockey tournaments, and Mulmur Township. She led local 4-H homemaking clubs, was a board member for the Honeywood Figure Skating Club, and the Shelburne and District Agriculture Society. She became active at both the District Fair level, and then the Provincial level of the Agriculture Association, being President of the Ladies division. This involved a lot of travelling throughout the province. She attended at least 52 agricultural fairs in one year! The five grandchildren always enjoyed going to reunion at Ziontario every summer with Gramma and Aunt Melanie. Travelling was always a memorable event for Lois and Dennis. Trips were taken across Canada, many American states, Cuba, and they enjoyed a lot of sightseeing while active members of the Ontario Flying Farmers. Friendships were made everywhere. After the sale of the farm and a move into their new house in Shelburne, Lois and Dennis enjoyed their retirement, seeing their grandchildren all married, and celebrating the births of several great-grandchildren. Lois’s physical health made travel and movement very difficult, and her deteriorating memory made for some interesting conversations! Lois moved into Dufferin Oaks Home in the spring of 2017, with Dennis joining her shortly after. Both were comfortable there, enjoying the activities, staff, and the support given during their time as residents of Dufferin Oaks. The family greatly appreciates the Oaks family and 3rd floor staff for their personalized care and assistance over the past years. After the passing of Dennis in May 2020, Lois continued to enjoy the Oaks, visits with family and friends, but certainly missed her soul mate, Dennis. Lois will be buried, alongside Dennis, at The Community of Christ Cemetery, #225603 Southgate Road 22, Dundalk (formerly Proton Township). Full circle, the cemetery is right beside the church that Lois attended as a child and was married in! The family are invited to attend the burial of Lois, on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration Service for both Lois and Dennis on Friday, May 3, 2024 in the New Horizons Room, 167 Centre Street, Shelburne (Entrance E). Words of remembrance will be shared at 1:30 p.m. with a time of fellowship after. If desired, donations to Ziontario Camp, World Accord, Dufferin Oaks or Honeywood Arena would be appreciated. Friends,
I want to let you know that Sam Smalldon ([email protected]) has been appointed to serve as Associate Bishop of Canada. Sam is fully authorized to act on any matters that Dar would have managed. Until further notice, please reach out to Sam for all matters related to the Bishop of Canada, or to the Canada West or Canada East mission centre financial offer roles. Prayers continue for Dar’s recovery. Sincerely, Art Smith, Field Apostle I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you. - Philippians 1: 3-4 Beyond the Walls – From The Lips of ChildrenApostle Janné Grover brings the Passion story to life on the 2nd of seven Easter Sundays. As Jesus overturns the tables of the money changers in the Temple, amid the chaos children cry out, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” Jesus says that “From the lips of children, Lord, you have called forth your praise.” Janné will explore the ways that we, as the body of Christ living today, must sometimes bring holy disruption to the world’s unjust systems. We invite you to share this hour of reflection, prayer, meditation, music, and fellowship with the Beyond the Walls global community on 📅 Sunday, February 25, 2024. ⏰12:00 PM EST YouTube: https://youtu.be/QnaYqrnnqAw ⏰12:00 PM EST Facebook: https://fb.me/e/7dP8IDSW4 ⏰6:00 PM EST YouTube: https://youtu.be/rkCa5dcrvqA ⏰6:00 PM EST Facebook: https://fb.me/e/8rq9kVauS ORDER OF WORSHIP
SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m. Tracy will lead us in worship as we contemplate our Lenten Journey. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.
Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.  It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert on February 14th, 2024 at 76 years of age. Beloved husband of Mary of 40 years. Loving father of Willy, Kevin (Heather), Jenn (Byron). His grandchildren who he loved more than anything Brendan, Bryce and Lilliana. Survived by sister Catherine Abbey (Bud) and Brother Ron Taylor (Michelle).Pre deceased by brother Jim (Sharon) He will be greatly missed by many extended family and friends. Thankful for his best friends Ken, Daryl and Don. Robert founded CS Logistics 25 years ago and was still working until the day he passed. His contagious laugh will be missed by all. As Robert’s wishes there will be no service and cremation has taken place. A private luncheon will be held for family and close friends at a later date. Thank you to all the EMS and Windsor Firefighters who worked so hard to save him. Robert was a huge lover of animals, If desired a donation to Windsor Humane Society in his name would be appreciated.  Beyond the Walls – Love Your Enemies In the Sermon on the Mount, according to Matthew, Jesus overturns the ancient retribution principle of "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" with a challenging new directive: "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." As we consider the injustices in the world today, how can we apply this teaching in our discipleship to build the Peaceable Kingdom of God on Earth? Rob Lauer, from Portsmouth, Virginia, will lead the exploration of this difficult scripture and our theme “Love Your Enemies.” We invite you to share this hour of reflection, prayer, meditation, music, and fellowship with the Beyond the Walls global community on 📅 Sunday, February 11, 2024. ⏰12:00 PM EST YouTube: https://youtu.be/N801quJUBBQ ⏰12:00 PM EST Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1z3WvhILd ⏰6:00 PM EST YouTube: https://youtu.be/lbphD_Hn-9U ⏰6:00 PM EST Facebook: https://fb.me/e/4aQ6Awe8P ORDER OF WORSHIP
SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m. Don Robb will lead us through the theme Creating Community. Three community members will be sharing their testimony about community and a video sermon by new Apostle Shandra Newcom will focus on Creating Community. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.
Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.  Winnifred Martha Tulloch May 25th, 1922 – January 17th, 2024 Winnie Tulloch (Wicksey, Gribble) passed away peacefully at 101 years old in her room at Garden Terrace, in Kanata. Her daughter, Barbara was by her side and was able to connect with her siblings so they could say goodbye. Winnie is predeceased by her late husband Earl Tulloch, her first husband Joseph Wicksey, her parents; John Gribble and Ivy (Hickman), her brother Harold, her sister Dorothy, and her three sons; Edgar, Ronald (Arland), and Leslie (Darlene). Winnie is survived by her brother Ernest Gribble (Jeanne), and four of her children: Barbara (Donald Kernohan), Ethel (Dean Hiday), Katharine (Roland Meloche), and Jeffrey (Laura McNiff). Winnie and Joseph raised seven children. Sadly, Joseph passed away before several of their children had grown up. Winnie was also blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Resourceful and positive are the two words that can aptly describe Winnie. Having grown up and raised a family on limited means, she knew how to focus on what was truly important, always with a smile on her face and blessing those that knew her with an adorable sense of humour that was more important for creating lasting memories. She was blessed with a green thumb and wonderful baking skills that were enjoyed by all who knew her. Later in life she selflessly embraced the joy that can come with enabling others that were less fortunate. Her support created environments for memories to be made at the Erie Beach campground and she also supported developments at McGowan’s Lake. She had a strong faith in God and was an active member in Community of Christ. Winnie always had “busy hands!” creating arts and crafts not only for her closest family members but also as a lifelong fundraising event! She raised thousands of dollars for her favourite charity, World Accord, ‘Cultivating Communities to Thrive Around the World’, one stitch at a time. Community was important to Winnie, and she embraced activities that would create positive social interactions. Whether it was with her family for birthdays and holidays, or events with her fellow Garden Terrace Community members. They all mattered. She even embraced a little friendly competition, including playing Bingo. (The last time she played, she won all four games!) Her family wishes to thank the staff at Garden Terrace for their wonderful and respectful care during her time in residence. Winnie’s Celebration of Life will occur at Community of Christ, 888 Byron Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, on February 10th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a light lunch. To request a Zoom link contact Barbara Kernohan. Donations to World Accord or your favourite charity would be greatly appreciated.  The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) through the Graceland University/Community of Christ Seminary has opened the following classes for enrollment:
Spring B Session (March 4 – April 28, 2024) Ministry and Priesthood Certificate ($25 per class) o Intro Ph to Ministry – Apostle Janne Grover o Ministry of Seventy – Seventy Bethany Lloyd o Ministry of Teacher – David Lloyd o Ministry of the Bishop – Bishop Carla Long Christian Ministries Certificate ($100) o Ministries of Church - Linda Stanbridge Summer A Session (May 6 – June 30, 2024) Ministry and Priesthood Certificate ($25 per class) o Intro to Scripture - Jennifer Killpack o CYW Core Training – David Lloyd Note: No early summer Christian Ministries Certificate classes for student break These classes include non-degreed continuing credits. To enroll or for more information on these classes and the certificate programs, please visit our website at: www.graceland.edu/CIMM✨ All inclusive! That is what Reaching Out Centre is trying to accomplish, and it would appear that they’re doing a heck of a job. But, being “all-inclusive” is not an easy task. It takes determination, hard work, intentionality, and a passion for mission. Join host Blake Smith for this very enthusiastic and inspiring conversation with James Clark, CFO of the Reaching Out Center located in Streetsville – part of the Canada East Mission Center. Here is a group dedicated to learning in order to truly create “For Everyone Born, a Place at the Table.” If you thought you were too old, or too small, or too anything to be a part of something like this in the place you live and serve… think again!!
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