Information
Convention 98 will be hosted by Willingdon Church in Burnaby, BC. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. on July 9 for pastors and spouses, and continues throughout the day. A Prayer Concert will begin at 4:00 p.m. The first worship session begins at 7:00 p.m.
Fees include registration and all meals and refreshment breaks.
| Before June 7 | After June 6 |
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| Delegates and Guests | $95.00 | $120.00 |
| Youth (Going into Grades 7-12) | $70.00 | $95.00 |
| Elementary (Going into Grades 1-6) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (Ages 3-5) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Nursery* (Ages 0-3) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
*(only offered for the three evening sessions)
For Banquet only:
Adult and Youth - $16.00; Child - $3.50; Nursery - $2.00
Accommodation
A. Billeting: Will be offered by Vancouver area families. Please indicate this choice on the Registration Form.
B. Own Arrangements: If you choose to stay in a local hotel, at a campsite or with friends, please indicate that choice on the registration form. You are responsible for your own reservations, and may choose to call one of the following hotels/motels. Please note that Vancouver prices are high, and early booking is a must.
Hotels near Willingdon Church (Note: none have airport shuttle)
| Executive Inn | $ 129-159; Under 12 free | 1-800-590-3932 |
| Best West (Kingsway) | $125-135; Under 12 free | 1-800-211-1122 |
| Holiday Metro | $149 dbl; Under 19 free | 1-800-HOLIDAY |
| Clarion Hotel Villa | $ 141 dbl; Under 17 free | 1-800-667-6116 |
| Lake City Motor Inn | $89-99 dbl; Under 12 free | 1-800-694-6860 |
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| RV Sites | | |
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| Cariboo RV | $30.95 | 1-604-420-1722 |
| | 8765 Cariboo Place, 15 minutes from Willingdon |
| Dogwood Campground and RV | | 1-604-583-5585 |
| | 15151 - 112 Ave. Surrey, 35 minutes from Willingdon |
Food Services
Willingdon provides exceptional food service. All meals are provided from Thursday lunch through Saturday Banquet and are included in the Convention cost. For those attending the Saturday Banquet only, costs are $16.00 for adults and youth, $3.50 for children, and $3.00 for child care. To attend banquet only, you must pre-register.
Youth Track (up to grade 12)
We anticipate an exciting time for future delegates at Convention Ô98. Activities planned include Pizza & Video Kick-off, Waterslides and Wonderworld. Entire Youth package, including meals, travel and activities, is $70.00.
Children's Program
(Note: childcare is only offered for the three evening sessions)
Three options available for Nursery- to Elementary-aged children:
Nursery - Security checked personnel - Ratio 1:4
Preschool - T-shirt, daily snack, crafts, games, etc. and meals: $30.00
Elementary - T-shirt, snacks, 2 field trips, crafts and meals: $35.00
Ministry Workshops
Friday afternoon will allow you to discuss the program areas of our Conference Ministries. Each delegate will be able to choose two of the six Canadian Conference ministry areas. The Executive Board will also have a workshop this year. All recommendations will be dealt with in Plenary Sessions Saturday, but discussion is welcome in these informal meetings.
Networks/Training Sessions
Friday morning will provide for small group interaction in Networks (as at Convention '96) and Training Sessions. Delegates may choose either one 2-hour Network or two 1-hour Training Sessions from the lists below. Please enter these numbers on the Registration Form on the bottom of page 26. A list of session leaders will follow.
Networks (2 hours each)
1. K-Plus (over 800 attendance)
2. Medium-Sized Growing Churches
3. Through the 200 Barrier
4. Rural Ministry
5. SeniorsÕ Ministry
6. Church Planters
7. Children's Ministry
8. Youth Ministry
Training Sessions (1 hour each)
20. Positive Pastoral Transitions - Pastor and Church
21. Planned Change Vs. the Alternatives
22. StructuresÑWorking for or Against Us
23. Interpreting the Eight Essential Elements of a
Healthy Church
24. Maintaining Church Records
25. Mennonite Central Committee
26. MBMS International
27. Directions in Higher Education
28. How to Relate to Media in a Christian Way
Saturday Banquet
The Banquet will conclude our convention this year, featuring speaker Terry Winter. An offering will be designated for Church Planting 75% and Christian Education Ministries 25%.
Worship Sessions
Thursday and Friday evening will be celebrative and instructive in nature. Terry Walling, author of the ReFocusing Churches material will speak both evenings. The theme, "The Master's Flight Plan - Healthy Growing Churches Reaching Their Worlds", will be our focus. An offering for MBMS International and IBL in Quebec will be received on Thursday, and we will share communion Friday night.
Delegate Selection
We encourage all churches to send a full complement of delegates (1 delegate for every 25 members or remaining fraction thereof). Come and celebrate God's work, be inspired through a growing sense of renewal within our churches, and help shape our ministries for the next generation. Please join us for the prayer concert on July 9 as we pursue "The Master's Flight Plan".
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