Melissa Van Dyk

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About Me

I moved to BC from Ontario 6 and a half 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 became 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 Topics

Type Date
Blog post The Diakonia Remixed Preliminary Report
May 22, 2012
Blog post Deacon Webinar Alert!
May 15, 2012
Blog post The Mercy Of Hospitality
May 21, 2012
Blog post Deacon Support Networks
April 24, 2012
Blog post Truth And Reconciliation
May 3, 2012

My Comments

May 18, 2012

Grace, you're absolutely right.  I'm sorry I didn't relay this information sooner.  During the webinar we lost sound (twice) for a bit - is that the part that is missing, or...

April 27, 2012

Reg. This made me laugh. :)  I appreciate the ways you are including the children into the life of the congregation through giving.  And I wouldn't mind some cake.

April 27, 2012

Adam - I love that you are asking this question.  I've heard it said that in a 3-year deacon term - the first year, you will probably feel overwhelmed trying to orient yourself and...

April 27, 2012

I love finding out about all these different resources!  Thanks for highlighting this!

April 27, 2012

Excellent!  Webinars are a great way to get additional training.  There is one coming up in less than a month for deacons "How To Be An Effective Deacon In Today's Church...

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