Special Events

Sundays

Morning Worship Service             

During the school year, Sunday morning worship service begins at 11:00 a.m. and typically wraps up close to 12:00 pm (or shortly thereafter).

Services consist of a time of music, reading from God’s Word, prayer, and worship followed by a sermon delivered by the Pastor.

NOTE:  Sermons are available on our YouTube channel.

Corporate worship is an important time where we can come together as God’s family and learn from His living Word and be encouraged by one another, in our walk with God. The Holy Bible is the authoritative source for all our spiritual learning and discernment.

Music is often accompanied by piano or organ, while lyrics and responsive readings are found in the hymnals provided.  A variety of soloists and groups also often provide special music.

Sunday School (Sept. through June, except the last Sunday of the month) 

Sunday school for adults starts at 10:00 a.m. and is a rich time for learning from God’s Word.  We encourage each and every one to attend as we discover God’s truths with real-world application for our daily lives.  We will be doing a Bible survey, taught by Gord Braid.

Sunday School Breakfast:  the last Sunday of every month (Sept. – June, except May and June) at 9:30 a.m. There is no breakfast in May due to Anniversary Sunday, and it is often held the third Sunday in June.  (Check the calendar for specifics.)  It is a warm time of fellowship.  This is a pot blessing, but if you’re new, please just show up!  There will be lots of food!

Weekly Ministries:

Bible Study & Prayer:

All welcome!  There are several options:

Every Tuesday evening at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. from Sept. – June.  Larry Bacon is leading the study in 1 Thessalonians.  

Thursday morning Bible study at 10 – 11 a.m. Pastor Kevin Oates will lead a study in the book of Acts.  

Christian Women’s Bible Study:  Bible Study (Oct. – early June) with Mrs. Betty Kirk, at her home, Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m.   Please contact Betty for details 905-852-2008. 

Kid’s Club – Awana 

No charge.

Come join in the fun Wednesday nights at Goodwood Baptist Church from 6:30 – 8:0 p.m.  Gr. 1 – 8.  If you’d like to fill out the waiver form ahead of time, you may download the Waiver Form

We use the AWANA program.  To learn more about the program, click here

If your child is using the Sparks HangGlider book, you may contact Carol to get audio files of the book. 

Contact the church at 905-640-3111, or Carol at 905-852-4346 for more information.

Dates of note this year:

• January 8 – May 27, 2020 (March break: March 18)

Other Ministries: 

College and Careers 

Come join us for Bible Study on  Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at Goodwood Baptist Church.  Same dates as the Prayer Meeting.
We’re continuing to use Francis Chan’s dvd study on Doctrine.  Contact Carol at 905-852-4346 for more information. 

Friday Night Youth Activities:

Check out the “Youth” page with information, updates and upcoming events for youth.  Youth is currently on hiatus.

Young Adults Bible Study: 

March February dates  TBA.  Led by Pastor Oates, in his home.

Ladies Fellowship – the ‘Colossians 3:12’ group

All ladies are invited to join in on Feb. 8 at 10:30 a.m. for brunch. Carol Moore will be teaching us about exercises to stay healthy.

The ladies are inviting the church family, friends, and community to join them in hearing Mikhaela Gray-Beerman, who will be speaking on Friday, Mar.  20 at 7 p.m. about the group she works for, Fight4Freedom.  This organization assists women and men exploited in the sex trade, to find freedom, healing and restoration.

Vacation Bible Camp Summer 2020 

July 6 -10/20, from 8:30 – 3 p.m.

Cost: FREE   Ages:  4 – Gr. 8    Maximum number of children we’ll be able to register for VBC is 30.        

Children registered by June 1 will receive a free dive vest.  (The waiver must be handed in/emailed to the church office by June 1.  Email:  koates9@hotmail.com)

 Theme:  Mystery Island

For more information about the program, click here

Registration:  You have 2 options this year …. download a waiver Waiver Form  and email or mail it to the church office, OR register online at Mystery Island online registration   NOTE that if you register online, you’ll still need to fill in the bottom of our standard waiver, with medical information.  You may do this by downloading the waiver and just filling in the bottom part and signing it and then sending it to us, or by completing that portion on the first day of VBC.

Worker information and applications: worker app’ns – covering letter      Worker app’n         Worker App’n summary      Job Descriptions     Once accepted, you’ll be given a contract to sign.  Note the deadlines and mandatory training dates in the covering letter.

We have developed a new Counsellor in Training program for students entering Gr. 9 or higher.  You’ll need to read the worker app’ns – covering letter  and then fill in the following forms:  Worker app’n      Worker App’n summary      Job Descriptions      Counsellor in Training References   (The Job Descriptions are just informational – so you have an idea of what is involved in the various roles.  Then you can better fill out the Worker Application Summary sheet.)  Submit the forms to Pastor Oates (koates9@hotmail.com).   The next step will be an interview.   After that,  if you are accepted, you will receive a contract to sign. Note the deadlines and mandatory training dates in the covering letter. (There are hard copies of these available at the church.)

Visitation

Visiting those unable to attend regular services at Goodwood Baptist Church allows us the opportunity to encourage and support through alternative ways. If you would be interested in having one of our church family visit with you, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Missions

Beyond our doors is a world that needs the love and assurance that God’s loves applies equally to them. The opportunities that God grants us to come alongside Him in His world and work is both rewarding and humbling. If you are aware of a need that you might suggest we consider supporting, our leadership team would be interested in hearing from you.

Our church supports the following Partners in Mission:

Arms of Jesus

David and Alice Brandon (ABWE)

Chosen People

Colleen Estes (LHNM)

Faith Mission

Ross Howlett (Feeding His Lambs – MSC)

Galcom

Martin and Tammy Lamb (Ethnos)

David and Brenda Mensah (GRIB)

Jennifer Oates (Interserve – Thailand)

Martha Oates (OMF – Taipei)

Bill and Bonita Wilkinson (OMF – Philippines)

Library News

Come see what’s new in our library.  We have books, DVDs, and an entire creation section which demonstrates how science upholds the Bible.  Click GBC Church Library resource list for a link to the titles we have currently.  

Ministry item:  if you are using a video in the church, you need to see first if it’s covered by our cvli video license.  Click cvli – How do I determine if a movie is covered in Canada to check it out.

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