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  • July 2010

  • High Seas Expedition: A Place for Everyone
    High Seas Expedition: A Place for Everyone
    7/19/2010 - Wish you could come? But you can't make it? Here are some ways that you can join into this project and be part of teaching children about God's mighty love.
  • June 2010

  • Summer Services 2010
    Summer Services 2010
    6/16/2010 - July 4 we begin a new worship service schedule.
  • Church Family Picnic
    Church Family Picnic
    6/7/2010 - Come join us at Eastview for our annual church family picnic.
  • May 2010

  • Living the Unpredictable Life
    Living the Unpredictable Life
    5/10/2010 - “The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can‟t tell where it comes from...
  • January 2010

  • Identifying your Care Group's Flavour
    Identifying your Care Group's Flavour
    1/28/2010 - At our Care Group leaders’ meeting on Jan 16, we asked “What’s the flavor of your group?” That is, of our 4 foundational values (Belong, Grow, Mission, Worship) which one(s) do you excel at, and what do you struggle with as a group?
  • Relational Blueprint Series
    Relational Blueprint Series
    1/20/2010 - Join us for our special series/events (Jan 31 - Feb 28). You'll find practical insights for building an enduring and exciting relationship.
  • Focus on Marriage
    Focus on Marriage
    1/20/2010 -  FOCUS ON MARRIAGE SEMINAR A LIVE satellite event presented by ‘Focus on the Family’ Date: Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 Time: 8:30 am-3:30 pm Cost: $15 per attendees To Register: call...
  • Adult Education Offerings 2010
    Adult Education Offerings 2010
    1/13/2010 - Looking to grow? Here is some fertile soil in which to take root!
  • Advent Conspiracy Update
    Advent Conspiracy Update
    1/4/2010 - Apparently, you believe Christmas can still change things!!!
  • December 2009

  • Fourth Advent Devotional Guide
    Fourth Advent Devotional Guide
    12/21/2009 - FOURTH ADVENT – LOVE ALL   READ   Isaiah 61.1-3a (NLT)   61 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed...
  • Third Advent Devotional Guide
    Third Advent Devotional Guide
    12/14/2009 - THIRD ADVENT – GIVE MORE; GIVE YOURSELF   READ  John 1.1-5, 10-14 (NLT)   1 1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with...
  • Second Advent Devotional Guide
    Second Advent Devotional Guide
    12/7/2009 - SECOND ADVENT – RESIST DISTRACTION READ Matthew 1.18-24 (NLT) 18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to...
  • Advent Conspiracy
    Advent Conspiracy
    12/6/2009 - How would things change if we would WORSHIP FULLY, SPEND LESS, GIVE MORE, AND LOVE ALL this Christmas Season?
  • First Advent Devotional Guide
    First Advent Devotional Guide
    12/6/2009 - This guide is designed to help take families, care groups, individuals deeper as we walk through the Advent season.
  • November 2009

  • Let's Celebrate Jesus' Birthday!
    Let's Celebrate Jesus' Birthday!
    11/13/2009 - Every year we celebrate the birth of Christ in the season we call Christmas. Why not have a real birthday party, where the guest of honor is our friend Jesus, and where we have party games, and we sing "Happy Birthday" and we eat birthday cake?
  • "Simply Christian" Study
    11/11/2009 - Looking to go deeper? Here's an exciting study opportunity. We'll be going through N.T. Wright's book "Simply Christian."
  • October 2009

  • The Ultimate Church Tour
    The Ultimate Church Tour
    10/10/2009 - On the eve of August 23, a small group of Eastview members gathered together for a finding/planning meeting at the Keenleyside Community Centre. [Read more...]
  • Celebrate Recovery
    Celebrate Recovery
    10/10/2009 - “I believe at the end of the day the church must accept the reality that... our churches and communities are filled with people... suffering with pain and shame...” [Read more...]
  • The Difference About Dave
    The Difference About Dave
    10/10/2009 - It wasn’t until my parents mentioned the ‘Palm Pilot’ that I remembered the guest speaker who was now becoming Eastview’s new Pastor of Adult Ministries. [Read more...]
  • September 2009

  • ABM Report 2009
    ABM Report 2009
    9/30/2009 - Annual Business Meeting Report (Sept. 2009)
  • Focus on Parenting
    Focus on Parenting
    9/30/2009 - FOCUS ON PARENTING LIVE VIA Satellite – Nov. 14, 2009 Simulcast Conference
  • Photo Contest Results, Winners!
    Photo Contest Results, Winners!
    9/18/2009 - The Eastview Link's first Photo Contest was hugely successful, generating 57 entries from 20 talented photographers. See the results here!
  • August 2009

  • Baptism Celebration (August 30th, 2009)
    Baptism Celebration (August 30th, 2009)
    8/31/2009 - See the photo gallery!...
  • LA Mission Trip 2009
    LA Mission Trip 2009
    8/28/2009 - recap
  • LA Mission Trip 2009
    LA Mission Trip 2009
    8/19/2009 - Tuesday, August 18
  • LA Mission Trip 2009
    LA Mission Trip 2009
    8/19/2009 - Wednesday, August 19
  • LA Mission Trip 2009
    LA Mission Trip 2009
    8/17/2009 - Sunday, August 16th: We've arrived!
  • LA Mission Trip 2009
    LA Mission Trip 2009
    8/17/2009 - Monday, August 17th
  • Photo Contest Closing September 4!
    Photo Contest Closing September 4!
    8/13/2009 - The Eastview Link's Photo Contest is closing soon. Get your best "creation"-themed photos in today to be eligible to win great prizes!
  • June 2009

  • Jun 21'09 Council Announcement
    Jun 21'09 Council Announcement
    6/22/2009 - Worship Pastor recruitment process.
  • Student Pastor - recruitment
    Student Pastor - recruitment
    6/16/2009 - ECC is currently recruiting for a full time Student Ministry Pastor with a start date of Sep 1'09.  Applications will...
  • Eastview Picnic
    Eastview Picnic
    6/11/2009 - Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eastview Community Church site Check here for what you need to bring
  • May 2009

  • Service Ideas For Love Winnipeg
    Service Ideas For Love Winnipeg
    5/25/2009 - Service Ideas For Love Winnipeg Find a need and meet it! Here are some ideas... Free stamps in front...
  • Mission Trip Fundraiser
    Mission Trip Fundraiser
    5/4/2009 - Walk-Run-Cycle--a-thon Mission Trip Fundraiser The Student Ministies Walk-Run-Cycle-a-thon is coming up on May 9. Here's your chance to enjoy the outdoors...
  • April 2009

  • Dirt Cake Recipie
    Dirt Cake Recipie
    4/28/2009 - As requested by so many at the Annual Celebration!
  • If not for you! Eastview Volunteer Celebration
    If not for you! Eastview Volunteer Celebration
    4/26/2009 - Come and join us Sunday (April 26) and help us to celebrate Eastview's volunteers. Lunch will be served at...
  • March 2009

  • Sunday XL - April 19
    Sunday XL - April 19
    3/30/2009 - An opportunity to gain new insight, grow in your faith journey, apply spiritual truth, excel in your ministry area, or...
  • In the Library:
    In the Library: "Conspiracy in Kiev" and "Shadows of Lancaster County"
    3/28/2009 - Profiles of two exciting new titles in the Library from Noel Hynd and Mindy Starns Clark.
  • 2009 Annual Celebration
    2009 Annual Celebration
    3/16/2009 - Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2009 immediately following the second service for an afternoon of fellowship, celebration and planning...
  • Committee Nominations
    Committee Nominations
    3/16/2009 - Debrief on available committee positions as included in the LINK.
  • Sunday XL - March 15
    Sunday XL - March 15
    3/15/2009 - An opportunity to gain new insight, grow in your faith journey, apply spiritual truth, excel in your ministry area, or...
  • February 2009

  • Sunday XL - Feb. 15
    Sunday XL - Feb. 15
    2/15/2009 - An opportunity to gain new insight, grow in your faith journey, apply spiritual truth, excel in your ministry area, or...
  • Fireproof your Marriage
    Fireproof your Marriage
    2/1/2009 - 'Love Month'(February) at Eastview
  • January 2009

  • SHINE: An Interview
    SHINE: An Interview
    1/25/2009 - One of the most exciting new programs to hit Eastview's radar screen is SHINE, a new arts program for kids. The Eastview Link had the pleasure of interviewing Andrea Toews, Children’s Ministries Director, and Kathy Chandler, Jr. Kids Coordinator, about this new program.
  • Retreat Into Service
    Retreat Into Service
    1/25/2009 - "The Sr. High Youth Retreat was an impact weekend for me. This year the retreat was a bit different from previous retreats..."
  • 28 Days to Discover True Love
    28 Days to Discover True Love
    1/25/2009 - "Love" may only be Eastview's special focus for four weeks in February but a covenant relationship is no flavour-of-the-month concept.
  • Fireproof: The Movie
    Fireproof: The Movie
    1/25/2009 - Join us on Saturday, February 7 at 7pm for the exciting story of a firefighter who learns the meaning of "Never leave your partner behind."
  • Relational Tri-Umph
    Relational Tri-Umph
    1/25/2009 - Join us for this special SundayXL seminar on Sunday, February 15, from 1-4pm, to learn how the 3 pieces of relational development can help your marriage.
  • December 2008

  • Feeling Blue Service
    Feeling Blue Service
    12/30/2008 - 7:00pm at Access River East - 975 Henderson Hwy
  • Christmas Eve Services
    Christmas Eve Services
    12/24/2008 - 4:30pm and 6:30pm
  • October 2008

  • Sneak Preview at SundayXL
    Sneak Preview at SundayXL
    10/1/2008 - What you can expect on Sunday, October 19, 2008 after the normal morning worship service. Includes summaries of the five classes that will be offered!
  • September 2008

  • Annual Business Meeting Challenges Congregation
    Annual Business Meeting Challenges Congregation
    9/29/2008 - Eastview's 2008 Annual Business Meeting was held on Sunday, September 28, 2008, and it was without a doubt a historic evening.
  • Your Challenge, If You Choose to Accept It: A Statement from Council
    Your Challenge, If You Choose to Accept It: A Statement from Council
    9/29/2008 - So now you know all about what happened at the ABM, but what does it all mean?
  • Sundays Just Got More XL-ent
    Sundays Just Got More XL-ent
    9/25/2008 - The dawn of a new season brings the most dramatic programming change since two services. Yeah, it's that big.
  • From the Pastor's Desk: How to Set & Reach Goals
    From the Pastor's Desk: How to Set & Reach Goals
    9/24/2008 - Pastor Delbert outlines why and how Christians can raise the bar in terms of their own spiritual formation.
  • Young Adults Find Their Place in Eastview Family
    Young Adults Find Their Place in Eastview Family
    9/23/2008 - If you’ve graduated from high school and are trying to find your place at Eastview, consider joining the Young Adult community.
  • One Explosive Week in August
    One Explosive Week in August
    9/23/2008 - The walls of Eastview were vibrating with the energy of PowerLab during the week of August 17-21.
  • Manitoba Missions Trip Makes Many Memories
    Manitoba Missions Trip Makes Many Memories
    9/23/2008 - Our camping/missions trip to the Altona/Roseau River area left us sometimes cold, sometimes wet, but definitely changed.
  • How the Summit Affected Me
    How the Summit Affected Me
    9/23/2008 - One person's recounting of how the 2008 Leadership Summit made an impact on them.
  • Of Volunteers, Venues, Visitors, and a Vital Mission
    Of Volunteers, Venues, Visitors, and a Vital Mission
    9/23/2008 - The Summit Operations Team Leader shares an inside look at how the 2008 version of the event happened.
  • Profiles in Community: Friends of the Family
    Profiles in Community: Friends of the Family
    9/23/2008 - When service went from handing out to hanging out, one care group discovered a novel model for living out their faith.
  • Goodbyes and Greetings from Kids Cove
    Goodbyes and Greetings from Kids Cove
    9/23/2008 - We say "thanks!" to Irene Funk and "welcome!" to Laura Kornelsen.
  • Library News & Reviews
    Library News & Reviews
    9/23/2008 - Two book reviews, and highlights of the recent additions to our library!
  • Back to Breakfast at Hampstead
    Back to Breakfast at Hampstead
    9/23/2008 - Operation Starfish is back in action this fall as the Hampstead Breakfast Club resumes.
  • June 2008

  • Power Lab VBS Registration Now Open!
    Power Lab VBS Registration Now Open!
    6/24/2008 - The summer is here, and that means it's time to get signed up for the upcoming VBS: Power Lab, coming August 17-21!
  • Lead Where You Are, and Lead Well
    Lead Where You Are, and Lead Well
    6/22/2008 - You're invited to the experience these phenomenal two days of inspiration and leadership development at Eastview.
  • Kids Go Crazy for Keenleyside Carnival
    Kids Go Crazy for Keenleyside Carnival
    6/22/2008 - The precipitation might have been falling, but there was no dampening of spirits at Eastview's flagship Love Winnipeg event.
  • The Force is With Us
    The Force is With Us
    6/22/2008 - No, not that Force. The Worship Task Force helps shape worship services with nary a lightsabre in sight.
  • Student Ministries' Missions Trip to ...Manitoba?
    Student Ministries' Missions Trip to ...Manitoba?
    6/22/2008 - Yes, you read that right. But if you think that because they’re not traveling thousands of miles, they can’t have a meaningful cross-cultural missions experience, you’re sadly mistaken.
  • March 2008

  • Eastview Calls Senior Pastor
    Eastview Calls Senior Pastor
    3/16/2008 - On March 16, 2008 the members of Eastview voted with an overwhelming majority to extend the call to Delbert Enns...
  • December 2007

  • Volunteers "Secret Recipe" to Dinner Theatre's Significance
    Volunteers "Secret Recipe" to Dinner Theatre's Significance
    12/11/2007 - An unscheduled, clutch performance and the terrific support of amazing volunteers highlighted Dinner Theatre 07.
  • "One Small Child" One Terrific Concert
    "One Small Child" One Terrific Concert
    12/11/2007 - Yet another delightful chapter is added into the canon of inspiring Eastview Christmas choir performances.
  • Families Celebrate Jesus' Birthday Party!
    Families Celebrate Jesus' Birthday Party!
    12/10/2007 - When you combine a giant birthday party with the joy of Christmas, you get an surefire hit that brings families together and just might just become the newest Eastview Christmas tradition.
  • Pastoral Search Update
    Pastoral Search Update
    12/2/2007 - An update from the Search Committee regarding their continuing efforts to discern who God is preparing for ministry at Eastview.
  • September 2007

  • Personal Link: Cory Normand, Administrative Manager
    Personal Link: Cory Normand, Administrative Manager
    9/21/2007 - Meet Cory. A wife and mother with a successful career - and now the newest member of Eastview's staff! Find out more about Cory, including how she came to be the church's new Administrative Manager.
  • Recapping the 2007 Leadership Summit: The First Annual Summy Awards
    Recapping the 2007 Leadership Summit: The First Annual Summy Awards
    9/18/2007 - Who was the best speaker? Who gave the best interview? Who gave the most energetic musical performance? One man's answer to these questions and more are right here.
  • Looking to Get Involved?
    Looking to Get Involved?
    9/16/2007 - Step one to getting off the proverbial bench and in the game might just be checking out these exciting volunteer service opportunities.
  • Two Programs to Cater Exclusively to Women
    Two Programs to Cater Exclusively to Women
    9/16/2007 - "Celebrating Women at Eastview" and "Time Out for Moms" take off this fall, and we've got everything you need to know right here.
  • Two Programs to Cater Exclusively to Men
    Two Programs to Cater Exclusively to Men
    9/16/2007 - The Mens Prayer Breakfast at Perkins continues while the Evening Men's Ministry is on it's way, and we've got everything you need to know right here.
  • Young Adults, Part Trois
    Young Adults, Part Trois
    9/10/2007 - What you can expect from this year of Young Adults. We've tweaked a bit and our program continues to evolve, so read up on all the latest.
  • Kickoff Sunday Sets Bar High for New Season
    Kickoff Sunday Sets Bar High for New Season
    9/10/2007 - The new season is upon us, and just like the Kickoff itself was jam-packed with things to do, so is the schedule for the new season itself.
  • Students Embracing Service
    Students Embracing Service
    9/9/2007 - Students are back from Chicago and are fired up about getting involved in the community. How did this happen, and how can I get involved? Check the link.
  • A Message from Council
    A Message from Council
    9/4/2007 - Volunteers step up to fill critical roles, and a preview of what to expect at the Annual Business Meeting on September 30.
  • August 2007

  • We Don't Have All the Answers
    We Don't Have All the Answers
    8/31/2007 - You may not have noticed, but they undoubtedly had an impact. Eastview's Prayer ministry was at the Summit too, and they have a pretty powerful story to tell.
  • Children's Ministries in Full Swing
    Children's Ministries in Full Swing
    8/31/2007 - We're back from summer and have many exciting things planned for fall. For a quick reference guide to what your kids can participate in, read on.
  • A Wild Ride to Remember
    A Wild Ride to Remember
    8/31/2007 - Highlights from Avalanche Ranch, Eastview's 2007 VBS Program. Woooohoooo!
  • July 2007

  • Register Today for Avalanche Ranch!
    Register Today for Avalanche Ranch!
    7/6/2007 - Howdy kids! It's almost time for this summer's VBS program, so get your parents to register you today!
  • June 2007

  • Service Times Change for Summer
    Service Times Change for Summer
    6/14/2007 - For seven weeks during the summer, Eastview will be holding a single Sunday morning service at 10:00am.
  • Moving Forward: The 2007 AGM
    Moving Forward: The 2007 AGM
    6/5/2007 - Sizeable turnout, interesting developments highlight this year's edition of the Annual General Meeting.
  • Leading Up to the Summit
    Leading Up to the Summit
    6/5/2007 - Found yourself in a position of leadership? Want to learn from the likes of Bill Hybels, Colin Powell, and Jimmy Carter? Check out the conference no leader can afford to miss.
  • One to One, One on One
    One to One, One on One
    6/5/2007 - The latest brainchild of Eastview's Community Outreach chaplain Greg Armstrong is codenamed Operation Starfish, and Hampstead kids will be benefitting from it first.
  • Big June Wraps Up Young Adults' Year
    Big June Wraps Up Young Adults' Year
    6/4/2007 - It's been a great year, but stay tuned... like 24 or Lost, this Young Adults' season will be wrapping up in a way you won't want to miss.
  • May 2007

  • New in the Library
    New in the Library
    5/28/2007 - The Library has added some new materials, and there's something new for everyone.
  • A Handy Guide to Summer in Kids Cove
    A Handy Guide to Summer in Kids Cove
    5/25/2007 - Want to know what's in place for summer? Allow us to explain.
  • Saddle Up for VBS!
    Saddle Up for VBS!
    5/25/2007 - Avalanche Ranch VBS program rides into town this summer.
  • Graduation Celebration
    Graduation Celebration
    5/25/2007 - We welcomed our preschoolers to Kids Cove as we bade farewell to our departing sixth-graders.
  • Picture This: Scenes from a Year in Drama
    Picture This: Scenes from a Year in Drama
    5/22/2007 - Individual snapshots of what a year with the Drama Team looks like.
  • Evening of Prayer
    Evening of Prayer
    5/18/2007 - You're invited to join us on Wednesday, May 23, from 7:00-8:00pm.
  • March 2007

  • Submit your Annual General Meeting Nominations Today
    Submit your Annual General Meeting Nominations Today
    3/9/2007 - Submit your Annual General Meeting Nominations Today
  • January 2007

  • The (Tasty) Way to the Windy City
    The (Tasty) Way to the Windy City
    1/31/2007 - Flavourful fundraisers on the way as students prepare for missions trip.
  • Reaching Out to Our Community
    Reaching Out to Our Community
    1/31/2007 - Greg Armstrong shares how Eastview has been putting the proverbial towel over its arm and serving in the community.
  • Honduran Pastors' Retreat a Success
    Honduran Pastors' Retreat a Success
    1/31/2007 - Pastor Lorne reports on his missions trip to Honduras and how it impacted him.
  • Celebrating the Hope that Came
    Celebrating the Hope that Came
    1/31/2007 - Christmas 2006 at Eastview may be gone, but it will not soon be forgotten.
  • November 2006

  • Introducing... The Connecting Point
    Introducing... The Connecting Point
    11/11/2006 - The Connecting Point is a place where you can discover how and where you might plug in to Eastview.
  • October 2006

  • Operation Christmas Child
    Operation Christmas Child
    10/23/2006 - Drop off times, FAQs and contact information.
  • September 2006

  • Land Purchase Update
    Land Purchase Update
    9/17/2006 - A long and difficult process produces good news.
  • Moms Ministry Returns This Fall
    Moms Ministry Returns This Fall
    9/17/2006 - The popular Time Out for Moms program is back, starting Wednesdays this fall.
  • Tornado Warnings, Funnel Clouds Don't Stop Fiesta Fun!
    Tornado Warnings, Funnel Clouds Don't Stop Fiesta Fun!
    9/10/2006 - Inclement and even potentially dangerous weather could not dampen the spirits and energy of the 250 or so kids that showed up.
  • Glorious Day Kicks Off New Season
    Glorious Day Kicks Off New Season
    9/10/2006 - The 2006 Fall Kickoff was a day of fun and celebration.
  • Spirits High at Kickoff Rally
    Spirits High at Kickoff Rally
    9/9/2006 - Before the curtain lifts on another exciting season, Eastview took some time to get her engine primed.
  • Annual Budget Meeting on Horizon
    Annual Budget Meeting on Horizon
    9/8/2006 - The ABM has been scheduled for Sunday, October 1, and you won't want to miss it.
  • Fall Kickoff is Here!
    Fall Kickoff is Here!
    9/8/2006 - Eastview to launch 2007 season in style.
  • Kickoff Rally this Saturday, September 9
    Kickoff Rally this Saturday, September 9
    9/7/2006 - Get yourself fired up about the new season at the annual Kickoff Rally.
  • May 2006

  • AGM Entertains, Informs
    AGM Entertains, Informs
    5/9/2006 - A complete update from the AGM...
  • April 2006

  • Service Times to Change
    Service Times to Change
    4/30/2006 - Summer Saturdays, and Sunday Services to...
  • A Fiesta of VBS Fun!
    A Fiesta of VBS Fun!
    4/30/2006 - Program looks to get kids "fired up about Jesus"
  • Staff Changes
    Staff Changes
    4/26/2006 - A summary of the latest and upcoming changes to the Eastview staff lineup.