Welcome to Kits Matters Weekly Post – April 21, 2010

v                  Join us this Sunday for Iona’s Dedication
v                  Regent College Graduation – Monday April 26th
v                  Financial Update
v                  Upcoming in May
 
v       Sunday April 25th – Join us for Iona Matichuk’s Dedication
Please join us this Sunday for the baby dedication of Iona Matichuk as we commit to nurturing her in Christian Community.
 
v       Regent College Graduation  - April 26th 7:30pm
This year’s graduation is being held at Broadway Church - 2700 E. Broadway.
Join us as we celebrate with James Matichuk, Bethany Sollereder, and Jackie Law this important milestone in their lives.   
 
v       Financial Update – March 31st
As we have finished the first financial quarter of our year, council would like to make sure you are up to date on our givings relative to our budget:
 
Total Givings Jan 1 – March 31, 2010                                          $64351.22
Budget Total Jan 1 – March 31, 2010                                          $78,864.00
 
Shortfall Jan 1 – March 31, 2010                                          $ 14,512.78
 
If you are someone who calls Kits their church home, please consider whether there are ways you can give an extra gift to the church in the month to come.  (Perhaps a part of any income tax refund you may be receiving?)  Please remember that we all voted to support the budget as put forward in January – we do not want to have to reassess our expenditures when we have numerous organizations and a church plant that is relying on our support to make their work happen!
 
v       Youth Group Israel Night – April 30th
Come out for a Youth Group evening of Middle Eastern snacks, as well as pictures and stories from Zoe's recent trip to Israel from 6:30-8:30pm.  Meet at Josh's place. Email Bobbi for more details.

What’s coming up in May
 
v       Fund-raising dinner for Hope International – May 14th, 2010
Join Hope International for their Film premier and fund-raising dinner for Ethiopia.  May 14th at the New Trade and Convention Center.  If you would like to sit at one of the Kits Church tables, call Jan at church or email John King at johnk-at-hope-international.com.
 
v       Crossroads/Out of the Cold Fund Raiser – May 1, 2010
Can you donate a piece of art, pottery, sculptures or a gift certificate to the Crossroads/Out of the Cold Silent Auction being held May 1st.  If so, please email Lana at lanagotzy-at-hotmail.com. And if you want to attend, email Lana for more details.
 
v       Church Garden & General Work Day – May 15th, 2010
Get out your gardening gloves, your cleaning overalls, and your elbow grease and come to share with our Fairview partners in the upkeep of our church and its property.  Mark your calendar and get ready to sign up for this important event in the weeks to come.
 

   
BRING YOUR CANADIAN TIRE MONEY TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN!
BRING YOUR RECYCLABLES TO THE CHURCH TO SUPPORT GOD’S HOUSE OF MANY FACES!