Christian Mercy

Internet Safety Presentation: The Koinonia Christian School Red Deer Parent Advisory Council will be hosting the RCMP Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit for an informative presentation for parents on internet safety. Admission is by donation at the door, but due to the mature nature of the content, this presentation is for adults only. We would kindly request that you RSVP in advance by emailing Jeremy.anderson@koinonia.ca. The presentation will be held Thursday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm at City Chapel Church in Red Deer (5850 Kerry Wood Drive).

March For Life: Come with a car load or two or 3 and join us Thursday, May 9 @ 12:30 pm at the Alberta Legislature (10800 97 ave, Edmonton).The keynote speaker is Alveda King (Niece of Martin Luther King). Please call Wilma Makkinga (403-318-4843) or Nynke Miedema (780-312-1125) to carpool.

Join us for our Ladies' Afternoon Tea Fundraiser in support of the Aerie Maternity Home. Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm (Doors open at 1:30 pm) Location: CrossRoads Church Chapel Enjoy an afternoon of tea, delectable pastries, and inspiration with friends, all while supporting a local cause! Denise Snyder will be our guest speaker, along with special music and a silent auction featuring items of interest to women. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Aerie Maternity Home. These funds allow the centre to extend grace and provide education and ongoing, compassionate support before, during, and after pregnancy in our local community. The Aerie is a two-phase maternity home program for pregnant teens and young women. It offers a nurturing home, supporting a healthy pregnancy and positive parenting. The Aerie is staffed 24/7 and can accommodate up to 11 women and their infants. Tickets are available on our website www.pregnancycare.ca/2024-ladies-afternoon-tea

2024 Womens’ League Day Save the Date: We, the women of the Coaldale Canadian Reformed Church, invite you to join us for the 40th Annual Women’s League Day on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, DV. We are pleased to welcome Rev. van Eyk as our speaker on the topic “Christian Contentment” based on Philippians 4:10-13. We plan to hold the event in our church building, at 2705 21 Avenue (Hwy #3 West) in Coaldale. The day will begin at 9:00 am with check-in and refreshments. There will be a lunch following the morning session and we hope to have some fun afternoon “workshops” that will be shared as we finalize details. We will close the day at 3:00 pm. Please register by Friday, May 17 by emailing schoenyolanda@gmail.com. The cost for the day is $35.00, which is payable the morning of the event or by e-transferring Yolanda in advance. Extra proceeds will be donated to our local Safe Families organization. Upon registration, please advise us of any special dietary needs or if you require babysitting for a nursing infant. Any questions or concerns can also be sent to schoenyolanda@gmail.com. We look forward to sharing a faith-filled day with our sisters in the Lord!