The Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting of the new Sparrows  building is coming soon. You are invited to come down to share this day on June 25th at 2 pm. There will be speeches and a tour of the building after the ceremony.

 BETHESDA

Christian Association

“Caring for People with Disabilities”

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Employment Opportunity

Family Support Worker – Smithers

A part-time Family Support Worker, approximately 12-14 hrs/wk, is needed to provide assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities who will be moving into a new assisted living apartment building in Smithers. Activities will be based on the needs and goals of the individual. Responsibilities of the position include:

cultivating a respectful, supportive relationship with the individuals and their families,

• teaching life skills and personal safety,
• accessing community resources, and
• assisting individuals to achieve personal goals.

Individuals with a sincere desire to support people with disabilities within the context of Bethesda’s Christian ministry are welcome to apply. Experience/education relating to persons with disabilities is preferred.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about Bethesda, visit www.BethesdaBC.com .

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Interested applicants may mail, FAX or email a resume and covering letter to:

Bethesda Christian Association

Attention: Human Resource Manager

105, 2975 Gladwin Rd.

Abbotsford, BC V2T 5T4

FAX: (604) 850-7242        

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Not a person was disappointed after filling up at the Fund raising dinner. As you will see from the pictures, many pitched in to cook, clean, serve, and entertain.   Thanks Stephen and Alice Tuininga for taking the pictures.

Look familiar anyone? That's right, Sweet Harmony living up to their name at the now Annual Sparrows musical evening. This year, as in the past we are bringing together a vast array of musical styles to delight any audience. The evening will be on Friday April 15th. Keep an eye on this web site for more details as the event gets closer.  

Dear Friends,

On behalf of our respective Boards, we would sincerely like to thank everyone who has contributed to the “Sparrows” apartment project in Smithers.

 To move an idea from the concept stage through to actual construction with its many steps in between requires an incredible amount of volunteers who pour their heart and soul into the project. That passion has expressed itself in so many ways, through time spent around board tables, donated labor, materials, expertise and finances, as well as many prayers. Thank you many times, Thank you!

 As this project nears completion and looks forward to opening its doors in late spring, we feel so blessed to also see what a positive experience this has for the Christian community in Smithers, the individuals who hope to live the apartments, as well as the community at large who have really caught the vision for this project.

 Thank you for a Great Job well done!

 Humbly in Christ’s Service,

 Warren Vandenberg, President of Sparrows Christian Housing Society

Hank Hamstra, President of Bethesda Christian Association

Bert Altena, Executive Director of Bethesda Christian Association

If you look up.. way up, you will notice that the Soffit and Fascia has been completed around the building. On December 24th Will Verhelst and Bill Devries spent quite a few hours on this part of the project. That's right, Christmas Eve and these guys were still working hard! The job looks great, thanks for your attention to detail! 

With perfect timing, warmer weather hits the Bulkley Valley, as the Leffers gang starts to work on the siding. The work is coming along nicely and about half of the building is completed. We are starting to see the excellent taste in design and color schematics from Sylvia Slagter. The word on the street is that she is the go to girl on the building committee. Thanks to all on the committee for your efforts.