Calgary Chapter 2
OK, so now for my Wednesday in Calgary. I had started with 2 firm appointments, the first one at 2:00 in the afternoon. But my phone calling Tuesday began to pay off. I arranged to visit Westbourne Baptist church at 9:30 in the morning. Not knowing how traffic would be I checked out of my hotel and hit the road at about 8:45. My route took me along 24th Ave, (hope that link works) where oncoming traffic was backed up about 2 km heading to the University. However, my direction was free and clear and I arrived about 25 minutes early. Pastor Bill Finch was very kind to let me in anyway and we spent a very nice 35 minutes or so in conversation and prayer.
Next stop was Southview Alliance in the southwest area of the city. I chose a route that took me along Canyon Meadows Drive. (There's a reason for all this - hold on.) As I was travelling along that road, getting closer to my destination, I got a call from a church back in North Calgary in a bit of a panic. They had run the first session of the Marriage Course the night before, and had way more guests than they expected. The pastor wondered where I could get about 30 more copies right away. Well, just as I hung up, I looked to my right and there was Bonavista Baptist (finally we get to the explanation of the picture on the previous post). They are a great Alpha church, so I turned into their parking lot, walked into their office and asked to use their wifi. I sent a fast e-mail to Elaine Young, our Relationship Central national Director. She put me in touch with a Marriage Course coach in south Calgary, who had a manual in his possession. I picked it up later and delivered it up to the church who needed it so they could copy what they needed.
Next Appointment was Southview Alliance, where Pastor Rob Penner informed me that they had purchased land for a new building. Their current building was going to be taken over by Southgate
Alliance, whose building in turn has been purchased by a growing Filipino congregation, now meeting in a school. I love it when churches need more room.
I had a lunch meeting with a loyal Alpha church whose Alpha coordinator (and a wonderful one) was stepping down and a new team stepping in. I'm praying for a smooth transition and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit for the new husband and wife team. Then a 2:00 meeting with another very solid Alpha church.
Finally, I was invited to St Andrew's Presbyterian for their actual Alpha introductory supper. Their Alpha torch is also being passed to a new team, so prayers for them as well. About 35 guests enjoyed a dinner of shepherd's pie, vegetables, a very tasty dessert, a few jokes and (I hope) a brief address by myself.
Then at about 8:30 headed out on my 2 1/2 hour drive home to LA.
But as I've said before, I love Alpha and I love driving, so I've got the perfect job.
Blessings,
John
Next stop was Southview Alliance in the southwest area of the city. I chose a route that took me along Canyon Meadows Drive. (There's a reason for all this - hold on.) As I was travelling along that road, getting closer to my destination, I got a call from a church back in North Calgary in a bit of a panic. They had run the first session of the Marriage Course the night before, and had way more guests than they expected. The pastor wondered where I could get about 30 more copies right away. Well, just as I hung up, I looked to my right and there was Bonavista Baptist (finally we get to the explanation of the picture on the previous post). They are a great Alpha church, so I turned into their parking lot, walked into their office and asked to use their wifi. I sent a fast e-mail to Elaine Young, our Relationship Central national Director. She put me in touch with a Marriage Course coach in south Calgary, who had a manual in his possession. I picked it up later and delivered it up to the church who needed it so they could copy what they needed.
Next Appointment was Southview Alliance, where Pastor Rob Penner informed me that they had purchased land for a new building. Their current building was going to be taken over by Southgate
Alliance, whose building in turn has been purchased by a growing Filipino congregation, now meeting in a school. I love it when churches need more room.
I had a lunch meeting with a loyal Alpha church whose Alpha coordinator (and a wonderful one) was stepping down and a new team stepping in. I'm praying for a smooth transition and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit for the new husband and wife team. Then a 2:00 meeting with another very solid Alpha church.
Finally, I was invited to St Andrew's Presbyterian for their actual Alpha introductory supper. Their Alpha torch is also being passed to a new team, so prayers for them as well. About 35 guests enjoyed a dinner of shepherd's pie, vegetables, a very tasty dessert, a few jokes and (I hope) a brief address by myself.
Then at about 8:30 headed out on my 2 1/2 hour drive home to LA.
But as I've said before, I love Alpha and I love driving, so I've got the perfect job.
Blessings,
John
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