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Happy New Year Everybody!
We can hardly believe that Christmas is nearly over, there are 12 days after all. Anyone else celebrate 12th night?? It's this Friday, January 6th. In Andrea's home it is a more relaxed way to gather the family for a dinner to end the season, a time to take down the tree or just play games and goof around. For Eric, in Newfoundland we celebrate Jan 6th which we call Old Christmas Day, with a great Christmas blow-out party! You know us Newfies, any excuse to gather, eat, and have fun!
So, Christmas almost aside...we have a lot in the plans for an exciting 2012; Children's Retreat (we need volunteers, please see below), Easter Vigil, Walking the Talk, May Retreat (including Young Adults this year!!!), a possible bus trip 2012, dances, and more.
We hope that your 2012 starts out well with returns to work and school (some of you we know have scored an extra week before you return to school). Know that you are beloved children of God. I have called you by name and you are mine, you are honoured and precious in my sight and I love you. - Isaiah 43
Seek justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God - Micah 6:8
Blessings, Eric and Andrea
Call for Camp Counsellors!Do you love being with children?
Children's Retreat February 24-26th @ Beautiful Stillwood Retreat Centre at Cultus Lake!
This event is a time for children (ages 8-11) to get together - connect -enjoy the outside - and make new friends.
We are looking for Camp Counsellors to provide cabin leadership, small group leadership, and campfire leadership in connection with other leaders. We need people who can be fully present to the children in our care. Previous experience is a must, as there will not be training provided. Time Commitment: Depending on when bus picks you up but approx.3pm on Friday until 3pm on Sunday.Event runs 6:30pm Friday to 1:00pm Sunday. Food, accommodation, and transportation ALL provided.
Young Adults-Christmas Train '11
10 of us clambered aboard the Christmas Train at Stanley Park on December 15th. The weather was cold but dry and we caught the 7pm train and then went for hot chocolate and snacks at the White Spot on Georgia Street. Little Micheal survived Eric's antics as did the rest...it was a really nice start to Christmas. Thanks to all who made it!
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We ARE. We CARE. We BELIEVE.VANYAYA Ministries is sponsored by Vancouver-Burrard and Vancouver South Presbyteries of the United Church of Canada. It is a group that consists of amazing individuals. We are many and varied, and we unite as one to make a difference and to share our voices in the world and our church. As we proclaim our ideas, we are working towards the future in faith and love.
Mark your Calendars!! Be sure to check out the Website for other events not listed here!
Jan 16 to 19 - Be Still Jan 19 to 23 - Epiphany Explorations Feb 8 - 2nd Wed Worship
Feb 24 to 26 - Children's Retreat Apr 7 - Easter Vigil
Apr 13-15 - Walking the Talk
May 18-21 - MAY RETREAT
HOW TO REACH VANYAYA OFFICE:
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