Melissa Van Dyk

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Joined: 11/30/2010

About Me

I moved to BC from Ontario 7 years ago and have only looked back a few times. :D I love the church and being an active part of it. While I was serving as a deacon I discovered Diaconal Ministries of Canada and happily accepted the invitation to become the Board Representative for BCNW. As part of that role I've been blessed to be the Western Canada Board Member on the Operation Manna Committee. Having completed the BCLDN program, I am perpetually considering pursuing an ordained ministry position, although it would mean giving up the unofficial secret agent role, which can wield exciting organic opportunities.

My Comments

February 6, 2013

I agree!  Giving to the budget is never inspiring, and giving out of guilt is not in line with a spirit of generosity!  I've also found that pastors avoid the financial stewardship...

February 6, 2013

Elna Siebring from Halifax sent the follow story.  Thanks for sharing Elna!

 

 

 Every year around this time I always seem to have an experience  of a...
February 5, 2013

Leon - it seems like that could be a great resource for other churches to use!  Thanks for sharing!

January 31, 2013

Check out this new issue of Partners (a diaconal newsletter from Diaconal Ministries of Canada) which spells out a few of the changes recommended to Synod by the Diakonia Remixed Task Force ...

October 23, 2012

Paul - I can imagine that this is a sensitive discussion in your congregation.  At the church I attend we have chosen to have only grape juice served.  This decision was made before I...