Caroline Bergeron

MAK: Heroes of the Faith

There are many great people who have done and are doing God’s work around the world. In many ways we can consider these people to be “heroes”. Their lives have modeled faithfulness, courage, wisdom, strength and a determination to take a risk for the sake of reaching people around the world with the message of God’s love and salvation. Some heroes are still living, while others have passed on their heavenly home. Their stories must be told. It is critical that a younger generation hear these stories and be inspired to live a life that is missional – seeing God in everyday situations and circumstances and responding to the call to make disciples.

You can help raise a generation of missionally-minded children by telling these great MAK Heroes of the Faith stories and challenging children to make a difference in their world…for the cause of Christ.

• A Hero of the Faith – “What is a Hero?” - PPT | PDF
• Arnold and Elsie Bowler - PPT | PDF
• John Spillenaar - PPT | PDF
• Marion Parkinson - PPT | PDF
• Iris Scheel - PPT | PDF
• Jessie Gillespy - PPT | PDF
• Maurice and Maureen and “Baby Jordan” Potter - PPT | PDF
• Margaret Cantwell - PPT | PDF

NGM Summer Update

We are so thankful for the last seven years.  Spark, our preteen conference, has radically changed the lives of hundreds of preteens across our district.
God, by his divine grace and power has allowed this event to grow both in impact and in size. As we look to the future, our desire is to build on the past, but to also lead towards new opportunities for excellence and effectiveness in pre-teen ministry.

Recently our Spark leadership has decided to plan our next Spark conference in partnership with Stuck in the Middle ministries.  Stuck in the Middle
specializes in reaching preteens across Norht America, and offers a fresh and exciting new way to serve local churches through their high impact
productions and discipleship emphasis. You can learn more about Stuck at www.stuckinthemiddle.com.

I’m delighted to invite you to our upcoming SPARK pre-teen conference on January 21-22, 2011.  Spark, in partnership with Stuck in the Middle will take place at Willingdon Church in Vancouver.  2011′s theme is IDENTITY. So many labels are placed on this generation but God is the one who give us our true identity. He is the God who empowers us to be all that he calls us to be. We are expecting amazing thing from our great God.

Will it still be Spark?
Spark will be working in partnership  with Stuck in the Middle to develop the weekend together. While much of the weekend will feel like Spark, there
will definitely be some new additions that we are sure will be exciting and effective.  We are committed to producing the weekend with all of the goals
and vision of Spark in tact, at the same time adding these new dynamics. Our office will still be administrating all of the registration and our leadership will be involved  and hands on in the planning process from the start.

What about multiple “Sparks”?
Beyond our January 21-22 event, we are encouraging a more regional expression for 2010/2011 season.  For the Okanagan and the North, we are
encouraging and working with our Clusters to plan regional pre-teen efforts to meet the needs.  Our NGM team will be able to help support and add to these regional efforts in various ways.

Will Spark partner with Stuck in the Middle again next year?
At this point our partnership is on a trail basis.  We are hopeful that a long-term partnership will develop, but will be deciding after the event to
determine whether or not we would continue for another year.

On a personal note, I have accepted the position of Children and Family pastor at Christian Life Assembly in Langley.  Because my position at CLA is not completely full time I will remain on the NGM team as the children and family specialist for our district providing vision and leadership in the areas of children, preteens, and families. We are currently searching for an additional staff member; a Children’s Ministry Assistant to come along side the NGM team.

As always, it is a delight to serve alongside you

Caroline

Join the Adventure

YAHERO is the only massive multiplayer online game (MMOG) that is Bible based and supportive of a Christian world view. And, unlike other religious sites for kids, we do not promote a particular denominational viewpoint. We are solely committed to inspiring a love for Scripture and instilling a high level of biblical literacy.

MAK

Leaders…… MAK is an incredible way of developing in children today a heart to care for others. In doing so, we seek to eliminate a “me, me, me” mentality that society tries desperately to push their way. Missions is all about others…It is about reaching the lost – sharing Jesus with those who do not yet know Him!

MAK is a opportunity to teach children to know about, give to, and make a difference in missions around the world.

Missions & Kids Resources available here.    To purchase colour copies of these resources, email your order to Order Desk.  Some high resolution posters are too large to be posted to the web for print purposes.

SPARK KELOWNA

Happening March 26-27 at Evangel Church, Kelowna.   Let me extend to you, and your group, an invitation to Spark. Spark is one of the biggest events in Canada reaching out to preteens. This two day conference is especially designed to meet the needs of students from grades five to eight. Over the last six years, Spark has become a highlight in the life of thousands of preteens in BC; a place where students feel comfortable to bring their friends and deepen their relationship with God.

Register by clicking here.

Love

Entertain your audience with this hilarious mini-movie  from the perspective of kids.

Family is Primary

How are you providing resources and direction for parents to spirituality guide their kids?    Wouldn’t it be amazing to watch a parent become the spiritual hero to their child?    Leave your comments below.

Growing Relationships

What if kids could build a real relationship with God that would thrive and grow into adulthood?  Spiritual formation moves beyond Bible stories and Scripture memory to growing kids who know God in a personal way.  It’s about building a life-long relationship with Him so that even at an early age, kids can open themselves up to God and come to Him with their concerns and burdens.  Too many of our children are turning away from their faith once they reach adulthood.  How can we help develop their spiritual formation an early age, on a path that leads to future spiritual growth?  I’m open to hearing your comments.   Leave one below.

Raising the Next Generation

Raising the Next Generation.

Imagine our children live out courageously what they believe. Imagine kids boldly reaching out to share Christ with their friends? …And kids experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit.

A one day children’s and family ministry clinic.
At PAOC BC Yukon District Office
20411 Douglas Crescent, Langley
Date: Saturday, January 23, 09
Time: 9am – 12 noon
Cost: $10

Register online today at:
www.carolinebergeron.ca
while space is available.

Click here for bulletin insert.
Click here for Powerpoint.

Looking for a good Children’s Ministries conference?

The PAOC (Mission Canada Children’s Ministries) is partnering with the Children’s Ministries Agency of the Assemblies of God to bring you a quality conference where those who work with children can be inspired, motivated and challenged as you rub shoulders with people of like passion. Visit www.cmaconferences.com to view the conference speakers and workshops, the schedule of events, pre-conference leader labs and networking opportunities. A priority will be the worship times that will lead attendees into the presence of God and altar and prayer times to clearly hear and respond to what God is saying. You will be fed, ministered to, and refueled so you can go back home with renewed vision and clarity for what God has called you to. Mission Canada is hosting a dinner on Thursday where you will hear highlights and needs specific to our nation.

Make your plans now to attend, and don’t come alone. Spread the word and get others to come along with you. Let’s be better equipped to reach the next generation in Canada. Let’s see what can be!

Download conference poster and information here