If you are planning on attending a site in Canada, please fill out the coupon on page 29 and mail it to the Canadian office. The information package on the site you selected will be mailed to you in June. If you require more detailed information about the site than is contained in these descriptions please feel free to contact the festival coordinator. All prices are in Canadian dollars: CAN$1=US$0.70.
When flying into Canada, all U.S. citizens should bring a valid passport. For U.S. citizens driving across the border, a passport is advised, but only a birth certificate is required. Citizens from other countries should check with the Canadian consulate for passport and visa requirements.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 7 percent is added to almost everything purchased, or service rendered. However, when visitors leave the country a portion of this tax can be refunded. Sales taxes vary from province to province.
This year the Battleford congregation will again be host for an eight-day festival.
All services will be in the church- owned building with major events being planned for the two weekends of the festival. The tradition is to share at least one meal together each day. The last day of the festival will include a Saskatchewan fowl supper for members and neighbors.
Coordinator: Bill Hall, 1-306- 937-7848, e-mail: abhall@sk.sympatico.ca
Edmonton is home of the West Edmonton Mall, the largest indoor mall in the world. Meeting hall and hotels are within two miles of West Edmonton Mall.
Services for the eight-day festival will take place at People's Church, 15641 96 Ave. Included will be worship, seminars and activities.
Alberta is the only province in Canada without a sales tax. A rental car is advised, but bus service is available. Lodging is $40 to $100 per room per night. Food is $30 per person per day.
Coordinator: Bob Millman, 1-780-444-8903, e-mail rmillman@ direct.ca
An eight-day festival is planned for Halifax, with particular emphasis on the first weekend.
Services will be at Grace Lutheran Church in Dartmouth. Workshops and some activities will be scheduled during the week.
Coordinator: Owen Willis, 1-902-826-1197, e-mail: owillis@ns. sympatico.ca
Services at this year's eight-day festival will be designed to draw us closer to our Savior in the personal relationship we have with him.
Penticton is one of Canada's most popular vacation sites and one of the few where one can still enjoy warm weather in mid-October.
Coordinator: Bob Morton, 1-250-769-5613, e-mail morton@ direct.ca
An eight-day festival will take place in St. John's. Newfoundland is an island in the Atlantic and a popular tourist destination. The coastline is rugged, and the scenery is magnificent.
Coordinator: Chris Starkey, 1-709-368-9901; e-mail cstarkey@ nfld.com
Messages, activities and events in Toronto are all related to the theme of growing in our walk with Christ, and with one another. Included will be guest speakers, seminars, daily worship services, a youth and children's ministry workshop, a family night social, and two services by Jesus4YOU--Followership for a New Generation for young people. Services will be at The Disciples Revival Church, 30 Gordon MacKay Rd.
Coordinator: Kevin Armstrong, 40 Pinebrook Cres., Whitby, Ontario, L1R 2J7, phone 1-905-668-7737; e-mail: kevin.armstrong@ sympatico.ca
Beginning with a service of praise Friday evening, Oct. 13, and extending through a closing communion service Sunday morning, Oct. 22, the festival will take place at the church's camp facility near Vendee. The camp is in the mountain and lake country of the Laurentians.
Each day of the festival will afford different opportunities for worship. The festival will include regular services and group discussions. Members will pray together, sing together, worship together and enjoy fellowship together.
Accommodation is limited, with 16 rooms in the staff quarters with double, single or bunk beds, as well as dormitory rooms with bunks for as many as 36 men and boys, and 36 women and girls. Accommodations are first-come, first-served. A list of hotel accommodations is available on request.
Most meals will be offered in the camp cafeteria. Meals are also available in resort areas.
Services will be in English, with some activities available in French during the opening weekend.
Per day costs for meals and accommodations will be $30 per person (ages 12 and older), $15 per person (ages 3 to 11), and younger than 3, no cost.
If staying elsewhere, meals can be purchased for $20 per day.
Coordinator: Dennis Lawrence, 1-514-425-5371; e-mail: dennis.lawrence @videotron.ca
Along with an eight-day program of services and seminars, the Winnipeg congregation will also be celebrating its 35th anniversary.
Numerous events are planned including an anniversary barbecue beef dinner dance; a variety show titled Century in Review and a comedy musical concert. Children's and teen services will also be provided.
All services will be in the Worldwide Church of God building at 50 Barnes St. in Winnipeg.
Coordinator: Alan Redmond, 3 Matthew Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 3L1. Phone: 1-204-654-3217. Fax 1-204-663-6478. E-mail: redmond@mb.sympatico.ca
Each head of household or single adult should complete this form
Circle name of Canadian festival site you will be attending. Circle only one:
(Canadian festival sites: Penticton, Edmonton, Battleford, Winnipeg, Toronto, Camp Vendee, Halifax, St John's)
Number in your household attending with you
Adults Single Adults Seniors (over 60) Children (school age only) Children's ages,
Special needs: (check all that apply).
* Disabled (cannot move about freely) * Wheelchair * Deaf (sign language) * Blind
Registration donation: (Tax deductible only in Canada)
*Family Rate: (two or more people) $125.
*Single Rate: $75.
Method of Payment: Money Order: (Payable to Worldwide Church of God Canada)
Credit Card: MC or VISA (circle one)
Card Number:
Card Expiration Date:
Cardholder Name:
(Please print clearly)
Phone Number: ( )
Signature: (Required)
Please complete and return by June 30 to
Worldwide Church of God Canada, 206-7565 132 St., Surrey, BC V3W 1K5
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