McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministry

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McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministry

 2008-2009 Calendar

 

September 2008

 

*  “Reformed Worldview” and “Reformed Leadership Initiative” weekly sessions will be arranged at the start of the semester. 

 

Sept. 1^st Labour Day

 

Sept 3^rd Clubs fest.

 

September 4^th   (1) “All Things.”  “First Night” McMaster’s  CR-Campus Ministry Fellowship starts.  Every Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre Room 230. All  Welcome. 

 

Sept: 6^th  (Saturday) “Mac CR-CM Leadership Retreat.”   Michael’s Place 734 Garner Rd. E.  9:00am -3:00pm.

 

Sept 7^th  (Sunday)  “Mac CR-CM Welcome BBQ.”  1:00 – 3:00pm. Everyone is invited to come to church Ancaster CRC (rides will be provided) before the BBQ. @  Michael’s place.

 

Sept. 11^th  (2)  “All Things.”  “At Play in the Fields of the Lord.” Dr. Michael Fallon  CRC Chaplain McMaster University.  Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.  Hosts  Ancaster CRC. All  Welcome. 

 

Sept. 12^th  Out door Rock-climbing. Re-Creation Wilderness Ministry.

 

Sept: 15-18^th  Dr. Celia Deane-Drummond arriving in Canada. Staying at Michael’s.

 

Sept. 16^th (Tuesday) Classis Meeting.

 

Sept. 17^th  Dr. Celia D.-D. Speaking at  Redeemer College Chapel. Faculty Forum in the late afternoon followed by a BBQ at Michael.  5:30 – 7:00.

 

Sept. 18^th (3)  “All Things.”  “Seeking Wisdom and Finding Wonder: Reflections at the Boundaries of Science and Religion.” Dr. Celia  Deane.-Drummond.  Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.  Hosts  Bethel Waterdown CRC. All  Welcome. 

 

Sept. 18^th Public Lecture: “A Recovery of Prudence for an Ethic of Genetics.” Dr. Celia Deane Drummond, Hosted by Mac CR-CM & the Hamilton Area Faith & Science Forum. Council Chambers 111 Gilmour Hall. 7:30 – 9:00pm.  McMaster University.

 

Sept. 23^rd   Christian Unity Group BBQ.

 

Sept. 23^rd:  Mac CR-Campus Ministry Committee Meeting. 7:30-9:00pm @ Michael’s.

 

Sept. 25^th  (4) “All Things.”  “Re-Creation Wilderness Ministry.” Dr. Michael D. Fallon.  Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts: Student Potluck. All  Welcome. 

 

Sept. 26^th -28^th  Re-Creation Wilderness Back–Packing Trip.

 

October 2008

 

Oct. 2^nd. “All Things.” Will be having a service night off campus.

 

Oct. 5^th.  Commissioning Service Mac CR-CM University Team, Bethel Waterdown.

 

Oct. 5^th.  2:00 -5:00 pm out door Rock-climbing Immanuel CRC Youth Leadership team

 

Oct. 9^th  (5) “All Things.”  “Technology and Eschatology: Computers and the Kingdom.” Dr. Derek Schuurman. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts:  Bethel CRC Waterdown. All  Welcome. 

   

Oct. 10^th “Climbs Fest” Outdoor Rock Climbing. Re-Creation Wilderness Ministry.

 

Oct. 13^th Thanksgiving Day.

 

Oct.  16^th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30 The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Oct. 16^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of James. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Oct. 16^th (6) All Things.”  “An Allusion to Libra in Daniel 5.”  Dr. Albert  Wolters. Redeemer University College. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts:  Meadowlands CRC Ancaster. All  Welcome. 

 

Oct.  17^th  All Ontario CR-CMA Regional Retreat – London Ontario.

 

Oct. 17^th – 19^th Re-Creation Back-Packing Trip. Re-Creation Wilderness Ministry.

 

Oct. 23^rd Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30 The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Oct. 23^rd   “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of James. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Oct. 23^rd (7) “All Things.” “ Writing Christian Fiction with Integrity.” Dr. Hugh Cook. Redeemer University College. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts:  Ancaster CRC.  All  Welcome. 

 

Oct. 30^th Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30 The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Oct. 30^th “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of James. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Oct.30^th (8) “All Things.”  “Discerning Relationships.” Justin Adema and Candice Germaine. Student Discussion. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts: Student Potluck. All  Welcome. 

 

November 2008

 

Nov. 6^th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30 The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Nov. 6^th “Christian Unity group Meeting. “

 

Nov. 6^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of James. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Nov. 6^th  (9) “All Things.”  “Music and all that Jazz.” Dr. Michael D. Fallon.  Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts: Meadowlands CRC. All  Welcome. 

 

Nov. 8^th   The University of Toronto Christian Reformed Campus Ministry will be celebrating its 40^th Anniversary.  Anyone interested in attending please contact Michael.

 

Nov. 11^th   “Remembrance Day.

 

Nov. 12^th & 13^th  Dr. Roland Hoksbergen. PhD. University of Notre Dame, professor of Economics Calvin College. Will be speaking under the sponsorship of the McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministry and the Calvin Alumni Association on three different topics. 

Dr. Syd Hielema of  Redeemer University College is co-sponsoring the Breakfast talk.

 

Nov. 12^th  “How Would Jesus Want Us to Live in the Modern Economy?”  Ancaster CRC Church 70 Garner Rd. Wednesday Nov. 12^th at 7:30-9:00 pm.

 

Nov. 13^th  “Navigating through the Storm: Christian Faith and the Financial Crisis.”  Executive Dining Room Redeemer University College 7:00-8:15am. Nov. 13^th over breakfast. Tickets to cover the cost of the breakfast are $10.00.  If you would like a ticket please notify Michael asp.  fallonm@mcmaster.ca.

 

Nov. 13^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of James. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Nov.13^th “All Things.” Dr. Roland Hoksbergen. Calvin College. “Encountering Global Poverty: Loving, Learning, Living.” Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts: Ancaster CRC. All  Welcome. 

 

Nov. 19^th  “Christian Unity Group Meeting.”

 

Nov. 20^th  “Men’s Breakfast Study Group.”  We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30 The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Nov. 20^th   “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of James. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Nov. 20^th  (11⁾ “All Things.” Bioethics In the Trenches: When and Why Christians Don't Agree On the Right Decision. " Dr. James Rusthoven.  McMaster University. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts: First Church CRC Hamilton. All  Welcome. 

 

Nov. 23^rd  “Ordination of Shiao Chong, York University CRC Chaplain.”  Toronto, Ontario.

 

Nov. 26^th   “Advent Chapel” 12:30 – 1:15pm. Council Chambers Gilmour Hall.

 

Nov. 26^th   “Blue Christmas Chapel”  5:30-6:30pm Council Chambers, Gilmour Hall.

 

Nov. 27^th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30 The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Nov. 27^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of James. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Nov. 27^th  (12) “All Things.”  Student Meeting & Discussion. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts: Student Potluck. All  Welcome. 

 

Nov. 30^th   McMaster CR-CM “Christmas Social @ Michael’s. 12:30-3:00pm.  734  Garner Rd. E. Ancaster Ont. For more information please e-mail. <fallonm@mcmaster.ca>

 

December   2008

 

Dec. 1^st Classes end.

 

Dec 2^nd - Dec 15^th  “Exam Drop In Coffee House.”

 

Dec. 3^rd  “Transitioning to University.” Dr. Michael D. Fallon. Career Day.  Smithville District Christian Highschool.

 

Dec 16^th : Mac CR-Campus Ministry Committee Meeting

 

January 2009

 

Jan.5^th Classes Start.

 

Jan. 8^th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30 The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Jan. 8^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of James. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Jan. 8^th  (13) “All Things.” “Cultural Transitions.” Seth Adema. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts: Bethel CRC Waterdown.  All  Welcome. 

 

Jan. 9^th   Michael will be presenting a paper at a conference and will not be on campus this day.

 

Jan. 15^th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30 The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Jan. 15^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of James. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Jan. 15^th  (14) “All Things.”  “"Who is Looking over Your Shoulder: Studying and Writing History sub specie aeternitatis." Dr. Harry Van Dyke. Redeemer University College. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts:  Bethel CRC Waterdown. All  Welcome. 

 

Jan 16^th-18^th   “Recreation as Re-Creation.”  Algonquin Ski/Snowboard  Winter Retreat. 

 

Jan. 20^th Classis Hamilton Meeting. Dundas, Calvin CRC.

 

Jan. 29^th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30.  The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Jan. 29^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of  Hebrews. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Jan. 29^th  (15)  “All Things.” Honouring God with the Killer Instinct in Sport and Fitness.” Dr John Byl. Redeemer University College Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Host: Michael Fallon – Pizza Night  All  Welcome. 

 

February 2009

 

Feb. 5th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30.  The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Feb 5th “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of  Hebrews. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Feb. 5^th “All Things.” )  “All Things.” “Emotional Intelligence” Dr. Nathan Cooper. McMaster University.  Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Student Potluck.  All  Welcome. 

 

Feb.5^th – 7^th “Faith and International Development Conference,”  Calvin College. Michigan.

 

Feb. 12^th   Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30.  The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Feb. 12^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of Hebrews.  4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Feb. 12^th  (16) “All Things.”  Dan Machiela,  McMaster Religious Studies Department. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.   Hosts: Ancaster CRC  All  Welcome. 

 

Feb. 15^th – 18^th  Re-Creation Wilderness Ministry Dogsled Trip.

(Reading Week)

 

Feb. 26^th   Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30.  The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

Feb. 26^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of  Hebrews. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

Feb. 26^th  (17) “All Things.” “Jesus Laughed: Humour, Faith and Tolerance.”  Dr. Otto Selles.  Calvin College  2008-09  World View Lecturer. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.  Hosts:  Immanuel CRC, Hamilton. All  Welcome. 

 

Feb. 28^th Cross-Country Skiing

 

March 2009

 

 

March 5^th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30.  The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

March 5^th   “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of  Hebrews. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

March 5^th  (18) “All Things.” Dr. Syd Hielema Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.  Hosts:  York CRC  All  Welcome. 

 

March 12^th   Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30.  The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

March 12^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of  Hebrews. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

March 12^th (19)  “All Things.” "Role of Laws and Theories in Science” Dr. Henry Brouwer.  Redeemer University College. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.  Hosts:  Fellowship CRC.  All  Welcome. 

 

March 17^th: Mac CR-Campus Ministry Committee Meeting. 7:30-9:30pm @ Michael’s.

 

March 19^th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30.  The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

March 19^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of  Hebrews. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

March 19^th  (20  “All Things.” Rev. Bruce Adema. Thursday Night @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Student Centre. Room 230.  Hosts: Bethel CRC Waterdown.  All  Welcome. 

 

March 26^th  Men’s Breakfast Study Group. We are studying the “Book of Daniel.” 6:30-7:30.  The Egg and I, Duffs Corners, Ancaster. 

 

March 26^th  “Thursdays 214”  Women’s Study Group.”    Prayer and the Book of  Hebrews. 4:30-5:30 Room 214. University Centre. For more info contact Candice candicegermaine@yahoo.com or Emily emilydejong88@hotmail.com

 

March 26^th  (21)  “All Things.”  Student - End of Year Organizational Meeting.  Pizza Night.  5:30-645pm. Student Centre, Room 230.  

 

April 2009

 

April 4^th (23)  McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministry Graduation/ Anniversary Banquet.

 

April 9^th – 28^th Exam Drop In Coffee House.

 

 

May 2009

 

May 19^th:  Mac CR-Campus Ministry Committee Meeting. 7:30-9:00 @ Michael’s.

 

May 19^th Classis Hamlton Flamborough CRC

 

 

May 22nd-25th Christian Reformed Campus Ministry Association Annual Bi-National Conference New York/New Jersey.