FALL RETREAT!!!



COMING UP VERY SOON!!!

October 4th. Which is next Saturday.

What: One day retreat. 8:30AM - 10PM.

Where: Nassagaweya
Address: 11679 First Line Nassagaweya, R. R. #1, Moffat, ON, Canada, L0P 1J0
Rides will be provided. If you wish to drive there on your own please e-mail Bethany Lamb at bethany[dot]lamb[at]gmail[dot]com.

When: Oct 4th. We will be meeting at the Divinity college parking lot across
from MDCL at 8:30 am and we will be coming back same day in the evening around
9-ish.

Cost: $40. Lunch and dinner will be provided.
If money is an issue let us know. We want you there, so don't let money be an
issue.



We will have a sign up sheet in our small groups next week.
If you cannot make it to the small group, but still would like to come e-mail us at macivcf[at]gmail.com or comment here and we will put you on the list.
Please invite friends or anyone that you know would be interested.

What to bring:
- Bible
- Pens, pencils, paper, notebook
- warm cloths
- change of cloths if you want to participate in sports
- running shoes
- camera
- any games (board, sports etc)
- anything else that you might feel you need for a one day retreat.

If you have any questions let us know.

SMALL GROUPS are starting up THIS WEEK

Small groups are starting tonight. However you can come and join at a later time as well.
Check out these details for meeting times and places:

Monday
Location: Bethany's House, 47 Kingsmount Street North (about a 10 minute walk from campus)
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Study Topic: Sermon on the Mount
We will be meeting on campus right outside of Mills library at 6:45 pm.

Tuesday
Location: Dan & Dave's Apartment, 11 Paradise Road South Apartment 11 (Westdale behind the Barn)
Time: 7-9 pm
Study Topic: Experiences with Jesus in Luke
We will be meeting on campus right outside of Mills library at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday
Location: Mary Keyes Residence, meet in the lobby at 6:45 pm
Time: 7-9 pm
Study Topic: Experiences with Jesus in Luke

Thursday
Location: Alan's House, 27 Hollywood Street South (10 minute walk from campus)
Time: 7-9 pm
Study Topic: Sermon on the Mount
We will be meeting on campus right outside of Mills library at 6:45 pm.

TO ALL you can bring: yourself, any study materials you'd like, a pen, curious friends--there will be snacks provided :)

Any questions? Leave a comment here with your contact or send them to macivcf[at]gmail[dot]com!! 

We look forward to seeing you out!

Large Group Tonight!

Our first large group of the year is tonight, Sept 9th. We will be meeting for a time of fellowship, worship, and prayer. You'll also be able to hear more about the vision for VCF this year, and be able to meet the leaders of our small groups (as well as get some more info about our small groups!).

We will be meeting at 6:30 in the basement rec room of Divinity College;
If you're not sure where that is, there will also be some helpful people at the BSB flagpoles at 6:15 pm, waving the MacVCF sign. Bring friends!

MacVCF kicks off a new year!

We would like to wish a warm welcome to first year students, to students who are checking out MacVCF for the first time, and to our returning students. Here is a breakdown of the schedule for the month:

Progressive Dinner
To all of you, we would like to extend an invitation to join us for our annual Progressive Dinner, which is happening this Friday, Sept. 5th (yes, tomorrow). We'll be meeting at 5 pm at the BSB flagpoles (look for the green MacVCF sign), and from there we will be heading to the following locations in succession:

Appetizers: 15 Hollywood N
Main Course 1: 27 Hollywood S
Main Course 2: 43 Longwood N
Dessert: 18 Dalewood Ave

Of course this is all FREE FOOD, and your friends are more than welcome :D.

Large Group
Next Tuesday, Sept 9th we will be meeting for a time of fellowship, worship, and prayer. You'll also be able to hear more about the vision for VCF this year, and be able to meet the leaders of our small groups (as well as get some more info about our small groups!). We will be meeting at 6:30 in the basement rec room of Divinity College; if you're not sure where that is, there will also be some helpful people at the BSB flagpoles at 6:15 pm, waving the MacVCF sign. Bring friends!

First Year Welcome Party
Because we think you're so great, we're throwing a party for you on Thursday, Sept 11. We'll be outside enjoying the last of the summer weather--sports and snacks will be involved. Meet on the big green grassy area outside JHE (that's the Engineering building) at 6 pm.

Upper years, if you feel called to ministering/investing in first years, please contact one of the staff or student leaders, we'd love to talk to you--this may involve opening your home as a study/hang out place, or acting as a mentor/tutor/gym buddy...

Small groups Update!

Small groups start the week of September 15th.
Here is some info about times and place:

SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Mondays 7-9 pm
@ TBA
Bethany & Cole Bassarab
bethany[dot]lamb[at]gmail[dot]com

Thursdays 7-9 pm
@27 Hollywood St. S
Alan & Howard
hurinerithamrod[at]hotmail[dot]com

EXPERIENCES WITH JESUS IN LUKE

Wednesdays 7-9 pm
@Mary Keyes Residence
Melody & Sam
mchook[at]ivcf[dot]ca

Tuesdays 7-9 pm
@11 Paradise Rd S, Apt 1
Dorothea & Dan
dragutd[at]mcmaster[dot]ca