Merry Christmas Adore!
There is nothing like the season of Advent to help us focus on the things that are close to our hearts. I know for many of you family and home life is on your mind. For others it is a time of much needed rest…I am finding myself very reflective this season. I am reflecting upon the grace and abundant gifts of God to us as a community. What a season! We have seen tremendous growth, tremendous dedication, and tremendous life change. Thanks for all of you who have made Adore the special place that it is. Below this post you will find the intro to “Illuminate”- I hope that all of you had a chance to see our Christmas “Fusion of music and media.” I think it really summarizes the year of 2009. This has been a season of illumination- many regaining a bright and clear picture of what life with Jesus can look like. There has also been a sense of redefining our ideas of church, God continues to take us on a wild ride of soul searching and reengineering as he shines his light into our paradigms. I know that God will continue to lead us as we move forward into tomorrow.
So as we reflect on the season…I just wanted to say thanks to all of you who played a role in the Illuminate project. It was so great to have the input of so many talented people from the Adore community.
Special thanks to Jonathan Bryden for his filming, editing, and production work.
Thanks to Oliver Stenberg for his invaluable input through creative ideas, set up and production.
Thanks to Chris Tamblyn for his expertise in 3-D animation for our ending.
Thanks to Kirsten Blackstock for her editing, production, and computer operation.
Thanks to Daniel Mari, Park Jung, Ben Rittenhouse, Josh Stipcala, Rachel Richmand, Aaron Scoons, Kim Goodman, and Mandy Bryant for their excellent and creative music and voice.
Thanks to Lowry and the team at Serious Coffee for letting us invade their space for filming and also for the great coffee.
Thanks also to Graham Caesar and Joel Yeager for their work on Sound and Lighting.
Thanks to all our actors, interns, Adore team and crew.
Life is full and satisfying as we work together for the fame of Jesus.
Lisa and I love you all very much and wish you the best Christmas ever.
Andy
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This Week: Amanda Falk Leading Worship
This week don't miss Juno award winning, Amanda Falk leading worship. Labels:
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The BIBLE is much more than a book of stories & rules. It's rich with a relevent message for you. Come along with us as we discover how to engage the Bible and apply it to our lives.Topics in the series:
- History of the Bible
- Is the Bible reliable?
- Why I love the Bible
- How to study the Bible Labels: Andy Moore
Connect Group - Street Ministry with Jonathan Bryden
Jonathan and his team serve on the streets of Victoria on thursday nights. For more information about joining them call Jonathan @ 250-516-2253.
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Connect Group - Brant Miller & Graham Caesar
Brant & Graham are hosting a mens study group in the Cloverdale area on wednesdays.
For more information about the time and location call Graham @ 250-516-6562.
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Connect Group - Tiffany Johnson
Tiffany hosts a Bible study for young adult gals on tuesdays.
Holler at her @ 250-507-8053 for more info!
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Connect Group - Meghan & Brenda
Meghan & Brenda host a Bible study for young adult girls on thursdays.
Get connected and call Meghan @ 250-507-6525.
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Connect Group - Alyssa White
Alyssa is currently hosting a Bible study for young adult girls on wednesdays.
Unfortunately it has filled up. However, you can contact her via email @ alwhite@live.ca
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Connect Group - Laura Silletta
Laura Silletta is currently hosting a young adult girls study on tuesdays in the Quadra & McKenzie area.
For more information about the time and location contact her at the church office @ 250-384-7633.
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Adore Kids!
Join us Sunday Nights for Adore Kids (grades K-5)
Adore-able Preschool (ages 2-5) &
Adore-able Nursery (ages 0-2)!
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Our History
Our History
Adore came to be in the year 2004, mid-March to be precise. Three people in
the basement of Glad Tidings, praying and seeking God's will for this
community-to-be, that was the genesis. Those prayer times were the catalyst
for the formation and building of Adore, a formation that is ongoing to this
day. At first, the plan was to facilitate a simple worship and prayer night:
no speaking, baptisms or announcements, just worship through the medium of
music and much prayer. As the community of worshipers grew, we started
feeling more and more like a "church" - we met weekly, we worshipped
together, we looked at the scriptures and examined their relevance to the
life of our community. Adore was becoming its own congregation, its own
entity. People stared calling Adore their "home church" and connecting with
others outside the walls of the building in which we met. It was exciting to
see the transformation from a simple "worship night" to a church people call
home. Adore started out in the basement then moved to the Auditorium
upstairs now we are transitioning into the Sanctuary. With a healthy and
growing community, we are excited for what God has in store for this next
season.
Connect Group - Street Ministry with Willem Brussow
Willem and his team serve on the streets of Victoria on sunday afternoons. For more information about joining them call Willem @ 250-507-6907.
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Connect Group - Jack & Karen
Jack & Karen Driebergen are hosting a study group for married couples from their home on mondays.
For more information about the time and location call them @ 250-jkdriebergen@shaw.ca
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Connect Group - Ash
Ash is currently hosting a young mens study group in the Cook Street Village area on wednesdays.
For more information about the time and location email Ash: ash@islandnet.com
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Connect Group - Drew & Stacey
Drew & Stacey are hosting a study group for married couples from their home on wednesdays.
For more information about the time and location call them @ 250-590-8079.
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Connect Group - Darcy
Darcy is currently hosting a Bible study for young ladies on mondays.
Unfortunately it has filled up. However, you can contact her via email @ darcyld@msn.ca
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Team - Adore Service Setup & Prayer
If you're looking to get involved and have a desire to meet new people signup with Nicole to help setup and work in the Lobby for our Sunday night service. Contact her via email: nicoledeborah@gmail.com
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Moving on up....
Adore continues to grow & expand. God has blessed us so much that we’ve outgrown the gym and are moving into the sanctuary.
New Place. New Time.Sundays 6:30pm.
Starting September 20th. Labels: event
Teaching an Old Dogfighter New Tricks
Clever picture, the article is alright too. It's called "Teaching an Old Dogfighter New Tricks" by by Laura Leonard of Christianity Today. It's a lesson about fame, the Justice System, and forgiveness.
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Attention Adore Men:
To all the Adore men out there,
A few of us pondered a few things...A. there are many people at Adore we'd like to get to know, and B. seeing each other in a dimly-lit gym once a week isn't quite cutting it.
So we came to this result: a new group for all Adore men that will meet once a month to celebrate community. We will be kicking off starting friday July 10th...
Ecclesiastes 4:12Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
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A few of us pondered a few things...A. there are many people at Adore we'd like to get to know, and B. seeing each other in a dimly-lit gym once a week isn't quite cutting it.
So we came to this result: a new group for all Adore men that will meet once a month to celebrate community. We will be kicking off starting friday July 10th...
Ecclesiastes 4:12Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
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Ash Peters
Ash Peters
Ash currently is our webmaster. His creative skills help us run this blog. He just finished school down south saving lives or learning how to at fire fighter school. He also coordinates our connect groups (small groups), and stage setup. Labels: aboutUs, aboutUs - Ash Peters
Ash currently is our webmaster. His creative skills help us run this blog. He just finished school down south saving lives or learning how to at fire fighter school. He also coordinates our connect groups (small groups), and stage setup. Labels: aboutUs, aboutUs - Ash Peters
Roman Sityayev
Roman Sityayev
Roman is one of our uniquely gifted Worship leaders. Roman has been faithful to Adore since the early days of 2005. Roman has a huge heart for worship. His last name is pronounced Sit-ya-yev. It's an Estonian thing.
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Roman is one of our uniquely gifted Worship leaders. Roman has been faithful to Adore since the early days of 2005. Roman has a huge heart for worship. His last name is pronounced Sit-ya-yev. It's an Estonian thing.
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Laura Silletta
Laura Silletta
Laura Silletta is the administrator and coordinator for Adore. She has been working at Glad Tidings since January 2007. Laura started AW (Adore Women) this year and has a heart to see young adult women step into what God has called them to be and be released to their full potential. Laura loves and believes in the local church. When she's not at church you can find her writing, drinking coffee or doing p90x, or maybe all three simultaneously. Labels: aboutUs, aboutUs - Laura Silletta
Laura Silletta is the administrator and coordinator for Adore. She has been working at Glad Tidings since January 2007. Laura started AW (Adore Women) this year and has a heart to see young adult women step into what God has called them to be and be released to their full potential. Laura loves and believes in the local church. When she's not at church you can find her writing, drinking coffee or doing p90x, or maybe all three simultaneously. Labels: aboutUs, aboutUs - Laura Silletta
Shawna Nairn
Shawna Nairn
Shawna is our Adore Kids Coordinator. She is a new addition to our staff at Glad Tidings but has been involved in children's ministry on the island for 5+ years. You'll find Shawna either downstairs singing with the children or upstairs in the nursery caring for the wee little ones. Wherever she is, you'll find her with a smile on her face.
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Shawna is our Adore Kids Coordinator. She is a new addition to our staff at Glad Tidings but has been involved in children's ministry on the island for 5+ years. You'll find Shawna either downstairs singing with the children or upstairs in the nursery caring for the wee little ones. Wherever she is, you'll find her with a smile on her face.
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Luke Stones
Luke Stones
Luke has been the Worship Pastor at Glad Tidings since 2006. He and his wife Helena bring leadership to a pivotal arm in the life of Adore. In his spare time you may find Luke playing funk music.
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Luke has been the Worship Pastor at Glad Tidings since 2006. He and his wife Helena bring leadership to a pivotal arm in the life of Adore. In his spare time you may find Luke playing funk music.
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Pastor Andy & Lisa
Pastor Andy & Lisa
Pastor Andy is the teaching pastor at Adore.
Andy has been involved in ministry since the age of 16, now in his thirties his passion for the church still drives him. He has a heart to see people come to know & love Jesus, build community, serve in the church & be sent out as prepared disciples.
Andy & Lisa have three children, Hannah, Zach and their newborn baby girl, Eden. Labels: aboutUs, aboutUs - Pastor Andy + Lisa
Pastor Andy is the teaching pastor at Adore.
Andy has been involved in ministry since the age of 16, now in his thirties his passion for the church still drives him. He has a heart to see people come to know & love Jesus, build community, serve in the church & be sent out as prepared disciples.
Andy & Lisa have three children, Hannah, Zach and their newborn baby girl, Eden. Labels: aboutUs, aboutUs - Pastor Andy + Lisa
