The English congregation will be having their annual summer retreat again at Sherkston Shores during the August Civic long weekend (Aug. 1-4). Remember the waterslides? mini-putt? beaches? trampolines? talent show? games? great time of fellowship??

Once again, there is the option of camping or cabin and spaces are limited. We’d like to ask for a deposit of $20 by Mar. 9th if you would like to reserve your space. Please speak with Andy for more details.

www.sherkston.com

Options 1: Camp sites

Camp sites with onsite access to water and electricity. This year the campsites back onto a wooded area so hopefully there will be more privacy and shade. Max. 4 adults and 4 children per site.

$65 per adult (18 years and older)

$45 per young adult (12-17 years old)

$30 per child (4-11 years old)

Option 2: Summer cottage/house

Each house is 12′x40′ and sleeps 6 adults comfortably. Additional kids/teens can bring inflatable mattresses to sleep on the floor. Each house has kitchen, washroom, A/C, cable TV, deck, picnic table and fire pit.

$150 per adult (18 years and older)

$110 per young adult (12-17 years old)

$65 per child (4-11 years old, they will require a mattress to sleep on the ground)

OR Families can rent a cottage for $900 and split the sleeping arrangements and costs however you decide.

MissionFest 2008 takes place at the Toronto Congress Centre, from Thurs. Mar. 6th to Sat. Mar. 8th.

MissionFest is a place where Christians can become enthused, enlightened and involved in mission! MissionFest Toronto believes many should go, near or far! If they cannot go, they should send! If they cannot go or send, they should pray! Everyone can be motivated and inspired to do something! Our very own Elizabeth will be at the Scott Mission booth on Friday.

Some events to look into:

On Friday, Mar. 7th:
Afternoon Master Seminars include Justice, HIV AIDS, Mission in Arts.
7pm. - ‘Word & Worship’ for young adults.
9pm. - ‘Mobilized to Serve’ Singles Event

For more info, check out www.missionfest.org

The Mennonite Central Committee will be having and evening of fellowship, food and inspirational storytelling here at TCMC on Wed. Mar. 5th starting at 6:30pm. All are welcome. If you’d like to attend, please RSVP at 416-423-9229 or isist@mennonitecc.on.ca. We are also looking for volunteers to help set-up and clean up. Please contact Pastor Sung if you are available.

The Youth Winter Retreat is taking place this coming weekend, Feb 29-Mar 1 at Camp MiniYoWee. It is a joint retreat with Brian’s youth group from Toronto Grace Alliance Church and there will be over 30 people attending, 16 members from TCMC! The age ranges from Grades 6 - University. The theme is “a Realistic Faith” and it will be a time to challenge the faith of our young believers, but also a time to build strong bonds among the youth. There will be several outdoor activities, games, testimonies, a time to focus on their spiritual life and a guest speaker to assist.

Please pray for their safety in travel and their time of fellowship together.

Tony Costa will be leading a seminar in Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis on Sat. April 5, 2008 at Calvary Church (Danforth & Pape). If you’d like to attend, check out the registration info here.

Tony will also be appearing on the radio program “Grace for You” on Tues. Feb. 26 from 10 - 10:30 pm. on CHHA Radio 1610AM. It will be an open Q& A session, so please tune in.

We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU! to all our TCMC teachers and helpers of the past year and those continuing on in 2008. Thanks for volunteering your time and energy in preparing lessons and being mentors to young and old. You’re a great blessing to us and we pray that God will continue to give you perseverance and passion in teaching and learning.

Congratulations to the members of our church board for 2008. Please continue to pray for God’s guidance, and our pastors and leaders in this new year.

Chair: Fanny Mak, Secretary: Jennifer Zhao, Treasurer: Kwong Wong, Accountant: Karen Chan, General Manager: Frank Lam, Missions: Loretta Hum, English Ministry: Grace Lee, Mandarin Ministry: Ronald Khoo, Cantonese Ministry: Grace Leung, Children’s Ministry: Tracy Ho, Youth Ministry: Tracy Kwan

The annual Teen’s Conference is taking place from Mar. 10th -13th at Richmond Hill Community Church. They are in need of coaches for the teams. If you are in 3rd year university or older and have an interest in working with youth, please consider signing up. For more info check out out www.afc-ca.org/tc2008 or speak with Camillie. The deadline for sign-up is Feb. 23rd.