Board of Deacons
Deacon Board Report
Blythwood Baptist Church is blessed to have a gifted orator as pastor, a talented musician as organist and pianist, a gifted and enthusiastic worship team, a capable and efficient office manager and a willing and hard-working caretaker.
We thank God for the people who contribute to the running and managing of our beautiful church.
We as deacons meet monthly, praying and planning as we maintain relationships with the members of our church family. Just a few highlights of the year 2023…
With Dennis Bruce’s passing, the work on revamping the website was suspended. Our current site remains a valuable resource.
The physical building is in safer condition with new steps and a driveway.
Prayer meetings continue on the first Wednesday of the month by Zoom with several leaders.
Dan was able to have hip surgery, (after 2 postponements), and is now appreciating more time for study and spiritual reflection in his retirement. Peter Hurlburt carries on with the work.
We have begun the tradition of monthly lunches following church and have started a prayer walk each spring into the neighbourhood.
Our mission contributions now go to the Huttons for their work in Bolivia and our monthly benevolent offering supports local mission work.
We also turned our attention to other aspects of life at Blythwood, such as the finances and discussions re the future, e.g. selling part of the property. To this end, at one of our business meetings, the congregation voted to investigate the possibility of severing 64 Blythwood; we are not committed to selling anything but, should the need ever arise, Blythwood would be positioned to act quickly. We undertook this step with a great deal of help from Bill McKechnie and after much prayer and discussion.
We would like to thank Bill McKechnie, Erik Parnoja, Amy Mills and Neisely Eugene for their work and expert input; they were always available at the other end of a phone call or e-mail to provide added insight and answer just one more question!
We look forward to 2024, continuing God’s work and thank you for the opportunity to serve Him and you, our church family. We are blessed and appreciate your prayers and support
Respectfully yours
Cathie Salter, Co-chair
Judy Palmer, Co-chair