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Equipping Grant volunteers to serve.
All volunteers at Grant Memorial are invited for an important day called Improve Your Serve on Saturday, September 9th. Our time together will be a fun, jam-packed morning of highly practical training.
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Improve Your Serve 2023 will give us the space needed to grow our dependence on God while being equipped with the information and tools for this upcoming season of serving God's kingdom. If you are planning to volunteer at Grant this upcoming year, we strongly encourage you to join in.
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Childcare will be available (preschool to grade 4).
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CELEBRATION
Connect in community with the leadership and other
volunteers.
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TRAINING
Technical, personal and spiritual growth through relevant workshops.
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ORIENTATION
Receive meaningful orientation from ministry leaders.
SCHEDULE
8:30
AM
Sign in at the foyer
(coffee and muffins available)
9:00 AM
Main session
Sanctuary
9:45 AM
Workshop Block #1
All workshops provided
10:30 AM
Break
10:45 AM
Workshop Block #2
All workshops repeated
11:30 AM
Break
11:45 AM
Workshop Block #3
All workshops repeated
12:30 PM
Lunch
Fellowship Hall
1:15 PM
Plan to Protect Refresher
Fellowship Hall
2:00 PM
Dismissal
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WORKSHOPS
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When God Seems Silent
Cheri M
Traumatic events can seem to push the mute button on God. This workshop will experientially explore the concept of prayer in a trauma-informed way. We encourage those who are struggling with prayer or those who are searching for resources to participate.
Restoration in a Broken World
Kevin Huska
Join us for a conversation about pornography and sexual purity, centred around the theme of Biblical restoration in a broken world. This workshop offers a review of valuable resources, empowering parents, peers, and those personally affected by this challenging issue. Both men and women are welcome to attend.
Becoming the hands and feet of Jesus to Newcomers to Canada
Mark M
Our city and our church are becoming increasingly diverse. How can we respond? This workshop will explore how to be a welcoming presence for newcomers to Canada.
Find Your Place
Fernanda Girardi
If you are looking to volunteer at Grant this year and would like an overview of all the opportunities to serve, this is the workshop for you! Explore the variety of volunteer roles and consider where the Lord is leading you in this upcoming season!
How to Support Friends Navigating Difficult Mental Health Journeys
Tricia Zink
Explore practical ways to support friends facing mental health challenges without burning out. Gain valuable insights and tools for navigating these situations with compassion and resilience.
Board Leadership at Grant
Dick Stephens, Gerry Bettig and Paul Meisner
Curious about serving as an Elder, Trustee, or on the boards of Lindenholm Ministries or Linden Christian School? Join us for a workshop providing a firsthand glimpse into these roles with no strings attached. Don't miss this chance to explore these unique volunteer leadership roles at Grant.
From this Generation to the Next
Advisors With Purpose
Uncover the powerful connection between faith, generosity, and estate planning. Join us for insights on serving the Lord through intentional stewardship and discover the transformative impact of end-of-life generosity aligned with Christian values.
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