As we begin the year 2012, let us dream together that the Lord will bless our multicultural church.

Consider inviting someone over to your home from a different culture and make the moment extra special, by incorporating some of their culture in your hosting. During 2012, take up the challenge to learn a few expressions such as "Have a good day" or "God bless you" in another language. Be sure to invite someone to Church from another culture too.

Let this month be a catalyst for the rest of the year in truly becoming multicultural.

Pastor David & Karen Drysdale
& the Pentab family

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What does it takes to build a multicultural Church?
The call deserves a response because of who is giving the call and the purpose behind the call?

A multicultural Church does not just happen because we live in a multicultural city. Words such as "accommodate" and "tolerate" should be replaced with stronger words such as "accept" and "embrace". The concept of a multicultural Church must go beyond a drive inspired by even morality. We should see the coming together of different cultures as being the preferred way of relating; and only hesitantly accommodate anything less in the short term when there are real communication barriers.

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Be a part of the miracle, raising a deposit to purchase our dream church and multipurpose facility like this one... may God bless you while you bless us.