How You Wait Matters
Are you feeling anxious and frustrated about the future? EFC President David Guretzki's latest column gives readers the perfect antidote to our impatience. Read his encouraging words in the Jul/Aug Faith Today. Aussi disponible en français.
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Now Hiring: Event Coordinator in Ottawa or Toronto
The EFC is seeking a full-time Event Coordinator. This is a hybrid position based in Ottawa or Toronto. This new position is being created to organize a variety of events for the EFC (speaking engagements, prospecting/networking events, seminars/workshops, etc.). TheEFC.ca/Jobs
Six New Articles Now in French // Six nouveaux articles traduits
Don’t miss our latest French translations. From the Jul/Aug issue of Faith Today: (1) our cover story “Confession: A doorway to grace” by Vancouver author Ken Shigematsu, (2) EFC President David Guretzki on how to face uncertainty, and (3) guest columnist Maggie John on staying true to God's mission in a world of distraction and noise. From the Jun/July issue of Canada Watch: (4) the importance of research projects, (5) a new abuse awareness and prevention network, and (6) a roundup of news from Parliament Hill.
Ne manquez pas nos dernières traductions en français. Dans le numéro de juillet-août de « Faith Today » : (1) notre article de couverture "La confession : Une porte vers la grâce" par l'auteur vancouvérois Ken Shigematsu, (2) le président de l’AEC David Guretzki sur la façon d'affronter l'incertitude, et (3) la chroniqueuse invitée Maggie John sur la façon de rester fidèle à la mission de Dieu dans un monde de distractions et de bruits. Le numéro de juin/juillet de « Canada Watch » : (4) l'importance des projets de recherche, (5) un nouveau réseau de sensibilisation et de prévention des abus, et (6) des nouvelles en provenance de la Colline du Parlement.
Lisez-les tous sur / Read them all at TheEFC.ca/actions-evangeliques.
EFC President to Meet With US Counterpart
EFC President David Guretzki will be in Washington, D.C. next Monday, meeting with Walter Kim, president of the American National Association of Evangelicals.
This Week’s Prayer Prompts
This week’s prayer request is about seniors.
Pray for the conditions and quality of care inside long-term care homes, that the mental and physical health of long-term care residents remains the priority of those in charge. Pray also for seniors who are isolated, widowed, shut-in or struggling with health concerns, that the Church may be a tangible presence in their lives.
Each week we also list an EFC affiliate to pray for. This week, pray for Yonge Street Mission. YSM has provided wraparound support and services making it possible for individuals, families and communities to move forward. As a developmental agency specializing in poverty-related challenges, it works closely with individuals, families, children, youth and entire communities living with chronic poverty. Its aim is to help them rise out of poverty.
You can always find the week’s prayer prompts at TheEFC.ca/TakeAction.
→ Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry (CCC/FILL/St. Stephen’s College), Edmonton, July 10-14
→ Praying for Canada (Canadian Missions Conference), online, July 20
→ Stories of Transformation in Canada (TOWC), online, July 25
→ Moving Forward Together: The Future of Science and Faith (CSCA), Mississauga, July 28-31
→ Make Reconciliation Possible (PRN, CRC, Resonate Global Mission), Bowen Island, B.C., July 30-August 3
→ Global Leadership Summit (GLS), various sites, simulcast from Illinois, August 3-4
→ Voice of the Nations (VOTN), Toronto, August 5
In Case You Missed It
→ Job Openings: pastor (Red Deer, Montreal, Brampton, Saint John, Ottawa); Montreal director of leadership programs; and more (FaithToday.ca/Classifieds)
→ Hastened Death for Mental Illness Delayed, But Needs to Be Stopped (EFC info and call to action)
→ Take Action Brochures: Euthanasia for Youth, Euthanasia for Mental Illness (EFC resources)
→ Confession: A Doorway to Grace (Faith Today article)
→ Connecting With Neighbours Over Guitars (Faith Today TV episode)
→ Kiss, Hug or Handshake -- How Does Your Church Pass the Peace of Christ? (Faith Today blog)