TAKE A COURSE IN URBAN MISSION

The School of Urban Biblical Studies (SUBS) offers accessible and affordable training in urban ministry to pastors, church leaders, and leaders ofurban ministries.Classes are held churches throughout the GTA beginning on September 9. They include:

The Peoples Church (www.thepeopleschurch.ca)
374 Sheppard Ave. E.
Transformational Leadership, Dr. Robert Patterson
Introduction to Studying the Bible, Rev. Brian Roe

Walmer Road Baptist Church (www.walmer.ca)
188 Lowther Ave.
Nurturing Spiritual Formation, Dr. Tim Jacobson
Panorama of the New Testament, Dr. Jim Amy

Dufferin Street Baptist Church
1219 Dufferin St.
Ministry in an Urban Context, Brian Seim

Registration forms and other information can be downloaded from the SUBS website.

RUN FOR MATTHEW HOUSE

Matthew House, a "place of hope at the end of the refugee highway", invites you to be part of the Matthew House Team at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon Group Charity Challenge on September 28, 2008. Participate in the marathon, half-marathon, or the 5k race on Sunday morning (before church). Or sign up to sponsor an individual participant or the Matthew House Team.The first 15 runners to sign up for the Matthew House Team will receive free registration. Any participants who raise a minimum of $200 in pledges will also receive free registration! Funds will go directly towards supporting Matthew House’s operations. For more information, contact Anne Woolger-Bell at 416-364-8287 or anne@matthewhouse.ca.

CHRISTIANS IN THE WORKPLACE: FIND MEANING IN THE WORK YOU DO

Global competition, downsizing and extreme demand have made the workplace like the emergency ward of a hospital: intensely pressured, fuelled by caffeine and populated with dazzling technology. Perhaps it has left you wondering if there's any lasting value in the work you do. If so, come (and bring a colleague) to a free public lecture at Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church. Dr. Paul Stevens, author of Doing God's Business: Meaning and Motivation for the Marketplace, will explore how you can experience a revolution in consciousness and spirituality about your daily work. 7:30 pm on Friday, October 3, 2008, at 3223 Kennedy Rd., Scarborough.

WALK FOR OASIS

Help raise much-needed funds for the Oasis Dufferin Community Centre (at Dufferin Street Baptist Church, Dufferin and Hallam Streets) and its programs that serve people in need. Sign up now for the Oasis Prayer Walkatho, October 18, starting with registration at 10:00 a.m. To confirm your participation and obtain sponsor sheets, call Erika at 416-536-3197 or email oasisdufferin@rogers.com.

A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR MATTHEW HOUSE

The award-winning Congolese band Krystaal has a soft spot in their hearts for Matthew House. These three multi-talented brothers came to Canada as refugees from Africa, and now they tour the world with their amazing story and their unique blend of gospel, pop, and world (African) music. They will perform a benefit concert for Matthew House on Thursday, October 23 at the Imperial Oil Auditorium (Ontario Science Centre). For tickets or more info, contact admin@matthewhouse.ca.