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B'nai Chayim: News/Announcements

Weekly Announcements:

Wednesday evening Prayer and Yeshiva are now held in the Sanctuary.

Our May 3 Shabbat service will be held on the Lower Hall because of a wedding taking place that day in the Sanctuary.

Come to our MIshpochah (Family) Meeting on May 10 following our morning service. Hear reports from our various ministries and learn about the direction of our congregation. All are welcome. Only members can vote on any motions put forward.

Our next nosh will take place on May 10, in conjunction with the Mishpochah meeting. Please bring some food to share. Biblical kosher observed.

The 2008 UMJC International Conference will take place in Jerusalem! The dates are June 22 - July 4, 2008. It will also include a tour as well as the conference.

Fifth anniversary celebrations for B'nai Chayim will take place on July 10. We will have an evening of worship and coffee/dessert. More details to follow.

Our annual congregational picnic will take place on Saturday, August 16. More details will be posted closer to the date.

Ongoing Announcements:

Alastair Brown is a talented Messianic artist. Here is a look at some of his paintings. He is also a Messianic singer/songwriter, and has a website about his musical work.

Saturday evening Havdallah services take place at rotating homes. To find out the location for any given week, contact us.

You can now listen to some of B'nai Chayim's music on MySpace. The page also includes some basic information and a blog.

You can download a copy of the congregation's Vision Statement to read here.

A program for adult Bar/Bat Mitzvahs has been developed. If you are an adult interested in taking the program, please speak to Trish.

If you are single and looking to connect with other Messianic singles, click here for information about the UMJC's official singles e-mail list.

Paula, our Communications Coordinator, was interviewed by the Internet radio program "The Shofar's Call" regarding some music that she wrote -- you can download and listen to the interview here (it's show #7).

Wednesday prayer meetings are now at 6:00 pm, prior to Yeshiva at 7:00 pm downstairs in Rabbi Mike's office.

Our worship team has been working on some original songs. Several of these songs, such as "Baruch Atah Adonai" and "He Is Robed In Majesty" have become congregational favourites. To have a listen, click here. We have CDs and sheet music available.

Devorah Matkovik from the Jewish National Fund speaks at our congregation in honor of Tu Bishevat (New Year for Trees). If you are interested in obtaining a Blue Box to fill with coins, which supports the work of the Jewish National Fund in Israel, we have Blue Boxes available on the back table during every Shabbat morning service.

Due to sensitivities of several people in the congregation, we respectfully ask that people refrain from using scented body products: cologne, aftershave, hairspray, and other such cosmetics. We thank you for your cooperation.

For information on the Ava Simmons Memorial Torah Scroll Fund, click here.

If you need a ride to shul, please let someone in leadership know. We can arrange rides for those in need.

If there are birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions you would like us to acknowledge, please let someone in leadership know.

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