50 + ALIVE
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 We are excited to have Donn Engebretson as our guest speaker this year. Donn will be challenging us in Discipleship: going deeper and stronger. Donn Engebretson serves the Evangelical Covenant Church as Executive Vice President. Donn previously served the Covenant as Executive Minister of the Ordered Ministry. Donn was born in Chicago where he later attended North Park College and earned a B.A. in English literature in 1973. After pursuing further education at the University of Edinburgh, he returned to North Park Theological Seminary and finished his Master of Divinity degree in 1978. |
Donn has served pastorates in Illinois, Colorado, Connecticut, and Michigan. Donn is married to Sally Nordstrom Engebretson who teaches English at Deerfield High School in Deerfield, Illinois. Donn and Sally have two children, Kristen and Karl, both of whom attend North Park University. Donn loves to read and spend time with his family; he enjoys outdoor activities of all kinds.
AUCTION
This year we will continue the tradition of having a fund-raising
auction. Proceeds will go to the Haitian Community Clinic run by Dr. Manno. We ask that each of you to donate one or more items, such as arts, crafts, baking or preserves.
DID YOU KNOW?
Haitian currency is called the gourde and $1 Canadian is equal to 38.5
Haitian Gourdes.
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with 80% of the
population living under the poverty line and 54% in abject poverty (less than $1 per day).
Haiti’s population is 8,924,553 with a life expectancy of 57.56 years. Canada’s life
expectancy is 81.16 years.
Haiti’s labor force is 66% agriculture producing such products as coffee, mangoes,
sugarcane, rice, corn, sorghum and wood.
ACCOMADATIONS are at the Four Points Sheraton, #1 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, Alberta. If you want a glimpse of what they have to offer go to www.fourpointscanmore.com. Check in time is after 4:00 pm Friday, and check out time is 11:00 am Sunday. For vacationers desiring to come early or stay late, you may secure accommodations by contacting the Four Points Sheraton at 1-888-609-4422. Tell them you are attending the 50 Plus Conference.
Schedule
Friday October 24, 2008
6:00 pm – Registration
7:30 pm – Worship, praise and getting to know one another
Saturday, October 25, 2008
8:00 am - 9:00 am – Continental Breakfast
9:30 am - 11:30 am – Worship, praise and words of inspiration from Donn Engebretson
12:00 - 1:00 pm – Soup and Sandwich Buffet
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – free time, shopping, hiking in the mountains, hot springs
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Hot Buffet Dinner
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Worship, praise and words of inspiration from Donn Engebretson
8:30 pm – Fund raising auction for Dr. Manno’s medical clinic in Haiti
Sunday, October 26, 2008
8:00 am - 9:00 am – Hot Buffet Breakfast
9:30 am - 11:00 am – Worship, praise and parting words from Donn Engebretson
Registration FORM Name: ___________________________ Spouse: __________________________ Address: _________________________ City: ____________________________ PC/Zip _____________ Phone: _______ Email: ___________________________ Home Church: _____________________ Specify any special dietary needs: ________________________________ ________________________________ Do you require a wheelchair accessible room? __ Yes __ No __ Single $C395 per person __ Double $C275 per person __ Triple $C235 per person __ Quad $C215 per person *Specify who you will be sharing a room with. ________________________________ In case of Emergency contact: Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Make cheques payable to: Canada Covenant 50+ MAIL REGISTRATION TO: Jim Stone Martensville, SK. S0K 2T0 |
 50 Plus Alive is sponsored by the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada. Mission Statement: To provide an opportunity for adults of the Covenant Church and friends, to connect and experience Christian community through worship, fellowship, study, and encouragement related to our journey with Christ.  Register online for 50+. |
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