Hospital Patient/Family Guest House

Foothills Mennonite Church is an urban congregation located centrally in the city of Calgary, in very close proximity to the Foothills Hospital. The guest house is intended to be an extension of the ministry of our congregation. We are committed to providing Christian hospitality to people from outside of the city with loved one in the hospital. People from outside the city requiring out-patient treatment at the hospital are also welcome.

This project will benefit from the support of volunteers who will actually live in the guest house, providing the day to day hosting, extending Christian hospitality to those seeking a quiet and safe 'home away from home' during difficult times in their lives.

Local guest house managers will provide ongoing support and direction to the volunteer hosts. Day to day duties include: basic house cleaning, laundry (bedding only), initial booking, greeting and orientation of guests to the guest house and visiting with the guests.

A basic breakfast is provided for the guests, but does not require preparation by the hosts. Also, guests are expected to get their own lunch and supper. It is assumed that the guests will have their own transportation.

Lodging

Lodging is provided with separate living space within the guest home which would include a bedroom and their own bathroom. Volunteers would share kitchen space with house guests.

Employment/Ministry Opportunity

Mennonite Church Alberta has identified a need for, and wishes to sponsor, a Young Adults' Christian Community in Calgary, Alberta that will address the spiritual and relationship needs of:

18 to 30 year-olds who have had some exposure to a church in the past but who no longer are active in an organized Christian Community.
Young People who have recently moved to Calgary to either further their education or to take on employment in the rapidly growing city.

Required is a leader who will form a Calgary Young Adult Christian Community by:

Identifying & contacting the Young Adults that meet the above criteria.
Designing & establishing programs together with these Young Adults that will help in developing their Christian values & lifestyles.
Teaching the Young Adults to be active Christ followers.
Developing the talents & abilities of these people to further the work of Christ's kingdom.

In essence, develop and grow an organization that is relevant specifically to Young Adults.

Mennonite Church Alberta has formed an Advisory Group that will provide:

Funding.
A meeting space.
A Senior Pastor to assist & mentor the leader as requested.
Other resources as required.

Those interested in taking on such a leadership position are invited to send a resume along with their vision(s) of the nature of such an endeavor along with a brief start-up plan to e-mail address walterwiebe@cyacc.com. Please reference "CYACC Position" in the Subject heading of your e-mail.

Anyone who knows of an individual who may suit this position and should be contacted by the Advisory Group is also encouraged to make contact at the same e-mail address using the reference "I know who would be good at this" in the Subject heading.

Others, who wish to be kept abreast of the formation and activities of this Young Adults' Christian Community in Calgary, can do so by visiting the website www.cyacc.com.

Youth Pastor Needed

Calgary Chinese Mennonite Church

We are calling for a youth pastor who will lead our youth closer to God. The pastor should:

Have a pastoral degree from a Bible College or Seminary or an equivalent.
Have some experience in the area of youth ministry.
Accept the confessions of faith of the Mennonite Church of Canada.
Be gifted in Leadership, Discipleship, Caring and Preaching.
Have a loving concern for youth of all ages.

It would be preferable for the candidate to be married. Must be able to speak English. Speaking Cantonese and/or Mandarin will definitely be an asset. Having musical background is also an asset.

For more information or to apply please contact:
Sandy Chuong by phone at 829-9080 or via email at schuong2000@yahoo.ca

Church Worker Needed

Word of Life Mennonite Church is a small but growing Spanish speaking Anabaptist congregation in SW Calgary which is in need of support in their music and youth ministry. While adult worship services are largely in the Spanish language, the youth work would be primarily in the English language and fluency in Spanish is not a pre-requisite. All interested inquiries should be directed to Juan Gonzalez at gonzalezcortez@shaw.ca or Marvin Baergen, Missions & Service Committee, Mennonite Church Alberta, msbaergen@shaw.ca.

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