Dear Safe Haven Family,

This coming Sunday we are anticipating a grand celebration: Pentecost Sunday, Communion, Baptisms and Fellowship. Last Sunday marked the Ascension of Jesus to take His rightful place on the throne at the Father's right hand. From there He sends his Holy Spirit to empower His followers to continue His ministry.

The Lord God from the throne declares: "Behold, I am making all things new." (Rev.22:5) Throughout history, the Lord has been making all things new - in creation, through the gifts of the Spirit, in Baptism and the fulfilment when Jesus returns in glory. In my message, in our worship and in our Baptismal celebration, we explore how God's steadfast love and mercies are new every morning. (Lamentations 3:21-23) God's faithfulness fills us with Hope. Hallelujah!

I encourage you to join us in person, so that you may be present for the baptisms and refreshments. However, if you are joining us online, please prepare a piece of bread or cracker and some juice, so we may celebrate Communion together.

Pastor Chris

Building Permit: Disability Lift:

The Building Committee and Elders have been working hard to find a suitable lift for this latest need put forth by the Town. The lift must be approved by the Town, and of course, cost effective for the need. The building permit will not be issued until this is provided and approved by the Town.

If anyone knows of any sources for used (or new) lifts with drawings, please let any Elder know of the possibility.

Searching for a Fundraising Team:

As we get into the erection of the church, we will need to have a co-ordinated team to come up with ideas and put them in place for Safe Haven. If you would like to be part of this important team, please make your name known to any of the Elders. We look forward to the success of this much needed endeavour. Please don't be shy, remember this is a way you can serve the Lord!

BAPTISM:

This Sunday, May 28th following the morning service we will be conducting a baptism service on the front lawn of 82 Church St. South. Pray for this special day for Danica Luistro & Larry Hill, as they experience one of the most significant milestones in their Christian walk.

Mandarin Senior Fellowship:

A special thank you to Irveen and David Powley for organizing this fellowship luncheon! Although this newsletter is being published after this event, I believe everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves immensely!

Birthdays: May 27th thru June 2nd:

Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating their birthdays.

Unfortunately we do not have any registered birthdays for this week.

If you would like to have your name included in our birthday announcements or if you prefer not to have your name shown, please contact Sid at sid.snider@outlook.com. We do not need the year you were born.

Wednesday Night Prayer & Praise Meeting:

We are continuing to pray for our church, and for our people. We are also excited to see some people come back from vacation this week! We will always extend a welcome to people who want to come and meet with the Lord!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm at 82 Church St., for a time of prayer and some worship. We are so excited to see God moving on Wednesday nights. It is very encouraging and we would love to see you there.

Springtime Thoughts:

Mosquitoes also know there is 'POWER IN THE BLOOD!'

Your Safe Haven Volunteers:

Elders

Roy Smyth

Walter Vanderknokke

Carlos Mejia

Sid Snider

Roy Douglas

Huntley Cowie

Deacons

Trevor Hayes

Lisa Hettich

Building Committee

Doug Hill

Edna Hayes

Roy Smyth

Maria Javor

Trevor Hayes

Finance Committee

Trevor Hayes

Walter Vanderknokke

Huntley Cowie

Music Team

Roy Smyth

Jennifer Smyth

John Bije

James Camporedono

Wayne Cordiner

Danica Luistro

Missions

Leona Slomka

Janet Hill

Walter Vanderknokke

Social Committee

Trevor & Doreen Hayes

Maria & Jozef Javor

Edna & Bert Hayes

Roy & Jennifer Smyth

Volunteer Contact Information:

Roy & Jennifer Smyth (roysmyth@rogers.com)

Walter Vanderknokke (waltervdk44@gmail.com)

Carlos Mejia (carlosmejia@rogers.com)

Sid Snider (sid.snider@outlook.com)

Lisa Hettich (lisahettich@yahoo.ca)

Trevor & Doreen Hayes (dandthayes@gmail.com)

Doug & Janet Hill (doughill@rogers.com)

Edna & Bert Hayes (ednahayes311@cloud.com)

Maria Javor (javorjozef@hotmail.com)

Leona Slomka (lslomka@hotmail.com)

John Bije (johnbije@yahoo.com

Roy Douglas (eddieroyd@yahoo.ca)

Huntley Cowie (hcowie@gmail.com)

God bless you all!

Financial Update for May 21st, 2023:

General Offering: $4,636.19/ Building Fund Offering: $170.00

Weekly Budget need: $5,482.00

YTD General Offering need: $112,548.00

YTD General Offering: $108,525.70

YTD Building Fund Donations: $6,147.48