Saturday Dec 6th we are going to Limeridge Mall to do some Christmas shopping to sponsor a family through Good Sheppard.
We are raising funds as well so if you cannot come but still would like to donate please contact Bethany at bethany[dot]lamb[at]gmail[dot]com
or
Dorothea at dragutd[at]mcmaster[dot]ca

Meet Dec 6th @ 12 noon sharp.
Meeting in front of Mills Library and then taking the bus at 12:10 to Limeridge Mall.

We won't be staying too much because we know that it is exam time. So if you need to leave early you can do so.

See you all there.

Stressed out with all the exams coming up?

The staff has opened their house for anyone who wants to drop by for a break from all the studying:
Here are the dates and the locations:

Dec. 4th - 2-5pm at Melody's house (18 Dalewood Ave.)
Dec. 10th - 9pm - 12am at Dave and Dan's Place (11 Paradise Rd. Apt 1)

people are welcome to come for as much or as little as they are able to hang out, eat food, maybe play games, do anything but study as a break!

happy studying

So it's not quite December yet, but Mac VCF is holding a Christmas Party and we'd like to see you and your friends there!

We have created a prayer forum where anyone can share any prayer requests and we as a community will pray for you.
Here is the link to it:

http://macvcf.proboards.com/

There will be a weekly prayer meeting on Wednesdays starting at 12pm till 1pm.
Feel free to drop by.
Here is the room location schedule:

Nov 12 - MUSC 207
Nov 19 - MUSC 303
Nov 26 - MUSC 220
Dec 3 - MUSC 224

We will be meeting at the fireplace in the student centre and then we will go to the rooms.


Also KCF, our sister Christian Fellowship Group is also hosting an early morning prayer every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 AM - 8 AM
Student Center Main Floor by the Fireplace
The Mac Korean Christian Fellowship has extended an open invitation for us to join them in prayer. We strive to be a community that gathers around prayer to praise God and lift our requests up to Him. Why not join in?

Hey all you hockey fans, watch the game together at 27 Hollywood Street South on the following dates (deemed "more critical than usual hockey games"):

8th November
Toronto vs Montreal
29th November
Philadelphia vs Toronto

Drinks, games, loud yelling provided...open-door policy, walk right in! Games start at 7 pm.

LARGE GROUP = conglomeration of all small groups: Tuesday, October 28th

This Tuesday night small group is hosting large group for all the other small groups and would like to invite everyone out to a night of food, fun (board games, frisbee etc), musical worship and prayer.

When? Tuesday, October 28th, 5:30 - 7 pm
Where? Basement of Mission Baptist Church in Westdale, 100 North Oval Hamilton. Turn left just before hitting the Optical Boutique in Westdale; Mission Baptist is directly opposite the United Church!
What? There will be food!, donations to help cover costs are welcome. Bring your friends out, or if you're not in a small group feel free to join us!

As a community building-event, there will be no individual small groups held during the week of the 27th--> just one big one!

This year, we as a MacVCF community would like to put into action what we are learning in our small group bible studies, and support RIDE FOR REFUGEES.

We want to invite you to participate in this event by either signing up as a team member, or contributing to our team financially--any donation is appreciated.

Its a bike-a-thon, with the following distances:
10 km (all on rail trail)
25 km (half on rail trail, half on road)
50 km (all on road)
100 km (all on road)

Website: www.rideforrefugees.com

The money is allocated as follows:
50% of what each team earns goes to a refugee organization of their choice.
50% goes to other costs: 10-15% goes to the event cost, the rest goes to pre-designated refugee organizations over the world.

Mac VCF Team Website: http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?teamID=95737&LangPref=en-CA

So, why are we doing this, you ask? Have a gander...

As a community of Christian students at McMaster University, we see that Ride for Refugees is a way for us to put into action what we are learning in our small group bible studies. When Jesus taught in his hometown of Nazareth, he quoted Isaiah 61, saying that God had anointed him to proclaim release to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, to bind up the broken-hearted, and to preach good news to the poor. As we serve Jesus, we believe that serving the poor and displaced is one way we can follow Jesus. Ride for Refugees is a great way for us to put our faith into action, showing our love for God as we serve those he loves.
(Taken from our Team Page)

Please support the cause if you can. And if you are able to sign up as part of the team to ride, that'd be awesome as well!

Any other info you want to know, contact Alan Chettle at : hurinerithamrod[at]hotmail[dot]com

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 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...

SERMON ON THE MOUNT

CITY/SCRIPT is coming soon!!!

It's that time of year again... year end banquet tickets for our year end party are now on sale!!! On Sunday March 30th @ 7:00pm we'll be hosting our year end formal banquet at Valentino's Italian Restaurant (located in Westdale, http://www.valentinosrestaurant.ca/). If you haven't been there before... this is your chance to taste some of the best Italian food in the city! It'll be a good time to share some great food and great time as a community to wrap up the year. Tickets for the dinner are $25 and can be bought in your small group or email Alan (hurinerithamrod@hotmail.com). Make sure to get your ticket early so you have a guaranteed spot!!! So just talk to your small group leaders and they can give you all of the details...

Worship Night (planned and hosted by Tuesday night's small group) will be held this Thursday night (March 13) @ 6:30pm. It will be held in Alan and Andrew's house...27 HOLLYWOOD St. South . If you don't know where that is, we'll be meeting on campus and heading over @ 6:00pm in the Student Center by the fireplace on the main floor. This will be a great time to gather together around some worship and discussion about what God has been doing in the community, so we hope you can all come out!

Hey everyone... just a heads up on a conference happening at Mac on the weekend of March 14th. The website with all of the info is http://gcc.furi.ca/. Make sure to sign up early to get a cheaper rate for the weekend. I really recommend this conference to anyone, so make sure to look through the list of speakers and seminars to see if this might be something you're interested in...

Interested in current events, leadership, peace, health, environment, sustainability, cross-cultural exchange, media, human rights, and activism?

The Third Annual Global Citizenship Conference: Re-Envisioning Communities is happening the weekend of March 14th, 15th and 16th at McMaster University! Come out for busker fests, art exhibits, art crawls, concert, workshops, lectures, panels, food, amazing keynote speakers, and so much more! Come out to participate in one of the most inspiring, diverse and largest McMaster events of the year.

For more information visit http://gcc.furi.ca/ and register now (payment available online and at compass)!! Early bird fee of $35 (includes 4 meals and three days worth of events), and later fee of $45 (after March 7th). Volunteers are still being accepted - see webpage for more information or contact Erica Suh at erica.suh@learnlink.mcmaster.ca

In case you haven't heard...we'll be joining up with Korean Christian Fellowship to host a coffee house this Thursday night!!! Here are the details...

When: Thursday Feb. 14 - 5:30-7:00pm.
Where: Gilmour Hall, Room 111.
What to Bring: If you're able, we'd like for you to bring your favourite baked good that everyone can enjoy throug the night! Also... feel free to invite anyone along that you know!

Even if you can only make it for a bit, we'd still love to have you drop in at any point throughout the night! There will be live music, shared stories, as well as other performances by some very talented individuals... so we hope to see you all come out!

This coming Thursday, January 31, we'll be meeting in the Student Center Clubsapce (2nd floor in the MUSC) at 6:30pm. We'll be discussing different themes that arose from the retreat around the Kingdom of God, as well as sharing with each other as a community what God has been doing in our lives, and the lives of others. We hope you can all make it out for what is sure to be a great night!

Sunday January 20th: WORSHIP CELEBRATION in HSC 1A1 from 7-10pm

Wednesday January 23rd: Rev. Jamie McIntosh Speaking on "Seeking Justice in an Unjust World", HSC 1A1 7-9pm

Saturday Jan. 26th: Coffee House in Bridges Cafe, 7-10:30pm with special headlining musician Jared, performing acoustic songs which incorporate elements of rock, jazz, and pop. Also, opening performances from some of the Christian groups involved.

Tabling: There are still people needed to sign up for tabling for the week (Monday-Friday) Please check your schedules and sign up at the Chaplaincy Office (the schedule is posted on the door).

Also... The Coffee House crew is still looking for some acts from 7-9pm before the headlining performance. If anyone is interested, they are looking for 10-15 minute acts of any talent. Please contact Alan or Mark to sign up: Alan - hurinerithamrod@hotmail.com

What: The Big Game on a big screen with pre-game pick-up football. Food and entertainment guaranteed!
When: Sunday February 3rd, 2008 (Super Bowl Sunday)
3:00 pick-up begins
5:30 for the Big Game
Where: 18 Dalewood Ave.
Cost: $10 gets you food for the night and non-alcoholic drinks (BYOB). In honour of Mr. Hamilton Candundo's birthday, any extra profit will be donated to help send medical supplies and medication to Angola, Africa.

MacVCF/BCF Winter Retreat:

It's not too late to sign up for the retreat! You can hand in your permission forms and money ($85) to your small group leaders this week. Also, you can drop it off from 11:30-12:30 on Wednesday in the fishbowl looking room in the Clubspace. Someone will be there to collect everything. The retreat is THIS WEEKEND. We'll meet at 5:30pm with all your stuff @ Div College Parking lot.

And now, a list of things to bring:
- pillow
- sleeping bag
- materials for manuscript study (pen, pencils, coloured pencils, markers)
- Bible
- notebook for taking notes
- towel
- toiletries
- warm clothes
- indoor shoes/slippers
- health card
In the main meeting hall, the heating is not perfect. The front of the room can be very hot and the back very cold. The solution: wear layers!

Again, if cost is an issue, PLEASE speak to Melody (mellychookado[at]hotmail.com). We can definitely work something out.

Hi everyone! Welcome back... we hope you all had a very fun and relaxing break and are ready to get back into the swing of things with school starting once again. Here are a couple things that we've got coming of @ MacVCF...

Welcome Back Party

We'll be having a welcome back party this Saturday the 12th @ Alan and Andrew's House (27 Hollywood St. S) 6:00pm. It'll be pretty low key with some good food and games as a way to welcome everyone back and see how the holidays were. If you could bring some kind of appetizer that would be great. And feel free to be creative with it and bring something interesting! Interesting is always good... Anyone is welcome, so feel free to invite friends as well. Hope to see you all there!

2008 Winter Retreat

WHEN: The retreat is happening January 18-20, 2008. We will be meeting at the Div College parking lot at 5:30 p.m. on January 18 and returning Sunday afternoon.
WHERE: Camp Ganadaoweh. (www.ganadaoweh.ca).
This is a joint retreat with Brock Christian Fellowship.
The cost is $85. If money is an issue, please speak to one of the staff.
The Mac staff team (Pete, Cole, Dan, and Melody) will be the speakers at the retreat. The main theme of discussion will be the Kingdom of God.

We hope that you can join us! There will be some amazing teaching, lots of hangout time, and of course, fun times with some fun people!

SIGNING UP: If you are planning to go, please give the $85 to one of your small group leaders, Sam, or Mel (emails listed below for sign up). You can also give it to us at any official MacVCF gathering from now until then. PLEASE RESPOND ASAP.

If you have any further questions, feel free to ask your small group leaders, Sam (samdchung@gmail.com) or Mel (mellychookado@hotmail.com). Stay tuned to our blog (macivcf.blogspot.com) for more information!