We meet the first and third Tuesday of every month from late September till the end of June.
Our meetings last from 7:00 to 9:30 pm with coffee/tea desserts and fellowship from 7:00 to 7:30; praise and worship and opening prayer from 7:30 till 8:00; Bible study from 8:00 till 9:00; then fellowship and intercessory prayer and conclude with next meeting assignments at 9:30.
This year our bible study is Relying On The Holy Spirit from the In Touch Study Series by Dr. Charles Stanley.
We always have an empty chair at every meeting and would welcome anyone who would be interested in exploring Membership in our group. Contact Fred if you are interested.
Lord, help us see how much we need each other As we walk along the Christian way; In fellowship with sister and with brother, You will keep us growing day by day. -Hess [Our Daily Bread Sept. 22 2003]
The warm fellowship of the church will keep your heart from growing cold. [Our Daily Bread Sept. 22/03]
Women's Bible Study Group
Except for Good Friday, the Women's Bible Study Group meets Friday mornings at 10:00am.
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Wednesday Prayer Group
The Prayer Group meets every Wednesday at 3:30pm.
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Tang Group
The Tang Group meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:15pm.
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The Board of Directors
The Board is elected annually by the members. If you would like to learn how to run a busy church, you are invited to come forward at election time!
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Worship Committee
The Worship Committee meets monthly to develop the various elements of the worship service from the following perspective:
1. Evaluate the purpose and format of the Praise and Worship gatherings;
2. Explore variations of the Sunday Service format;
3. Twice yearly, to provide opportunities for feedback and support for the teams who plan for greeting and communion
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Ministry and Personnel Committee
This our equivalent of the Human Resources Dept. A church is built on human relations, and somebody is required to keep an eye on the masses of volunteers and technical assistants required!
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Coffee and Tea Committee
The Coffee and Tea Committee is the dedicated group that takes on the responsibility of bringing refreshments to our congregation after the Sunday service. Volunteers come from a rotating roster. Join us!
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Maintenance Committee
Wherever you have people meeting, you will have facilities that are wearing out! Doors wear out, roofs wear out, and light bulbs need to be replaced.
Come join us and learn how to maintain a large, rambling church complex!
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Christian Education Committee
The Christian Education Committee's vision:
To foster in the children, youth, and adults of Brighouse United Church, a greater understanding of a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ as revealed in The Bible, in order that we may live as disciples of Jesus Christ.
To provide age-appropriate opportunities to learn and grow in our knowledge of Christ and God's place in our lives by providing a safe environment and personal coaching for students, that is helpful and relevant.
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Rentals Committee
Groups that want to use Brighouse facilities (for weddings, funerals, meetings, etc) will typically rent the required space, and Brighouse provides the support services such as security and cleanup.
The Rentals Committee is a good place to learn how to document bookings and rentals.
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Cleaning Committee
When your group arrives at Brighouse, you will find that the floors and windows have been cleaned and the trash has been emptied, and everything is ready for you!
This committee is a very useful way to learn about managing the cleaning of large facilities.
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Funeral Tea Committee
Sometimes our members get married, and sometimes go to be with the Lord, and this committee helps with an important task.
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Special Projects
Every once in a while our members tackle a special project to fill a special need. Recently they created a new Fireside Room so we could have a special meeting place:
And special thanks to Ken, Katie, & the Special Projects crew!
Early School Sunday School: Age 4 to 6
Our children, believe it or not, (bless their dear little hearts) are just like little kids everywhere, and require lots of guidance
Early School Classes:
These little hatchlings are a mix of new readers and kiddie readers. The class emphasizes bible story telling, singing, and bible crafts, with a range of tasks to suit the age range. At the end of each class, the children learn to sing simple, but classic, Christian songs and seasonal favourites like Christmas carols. A major goal of each season is for the kids to sing for the congregation! They do it all themselves, including playing the piano and tambourines.
Toddlers are usually in a separate group in the Toddlers' Room with a window onto the main church service. They stay with mum because, well, since they're mostly fully occupied with what toddlers usually do with their mums!
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Junior Elementary Class - Grades 1 to 3:
Depending on the numbers, we may have a separate class for children in grades 1 to 3 meet for biblically based Sunday school classes that use different types of activities to share knowledge about Christian tenets and biblical history in a way that's fun and intriguing. Considerable time is spent on Bible-centred songs, word games, mazes, and puzzles to encourage the children to enjoy the language of the Bible.
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Intermediate Class - Grades 4 to 6:
Students in grades 4 to 6 meet for biblically based Sunday school classes that use different types of activities to share knowledge about Christian tenets and biblical history in a way that's fun and intriguing.
The David C. Cook curriculum is specifically designed for children, and is composed of lesson plans that teach a particular idea or concept. The lesson's center is a biblical passage, usually a story, which the children read aloud. Sometimes we incorporate plays or games into the lesson that allow the kids to emphasize with the lesson's concept, and the story's characters. Work sheets, activities, and crafts relating to the subject strengthen the topic and maintain the children's interest.
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Brighouse United Church Nursery PreSchool
For more information, please contact: 604-278-8469 (office) or visit the Brighouse United Church Nursery Preschool website
Brighouse United Church Daycare
Learning cooperation, self importance, large and small motor skills - through play, stories, crafts, music, and interaction in a Christian environment.
For more information, contact our Day Care office: 604-278-8469 (7:30am - 5:30pm) or
These little hatchlings are a mix of new readers and kiddie readers. The class emphasizes bible story telling, singing, and bible crafts, with a range of tasks to suit the age range. At the end of each class, the children learn to sing simple, but classic, Christian songs and seasonal favourites like Christmas carols. A major goal of each season is for the kids to sing for the congregation! They do it all themselves, including playing the piano and tambourines.![[[Advent Group]]](http://www.brighouseunitedchurch.org/_Library/images/sundayschooladvent2007.jpg "Advent Group")
that use different types of activities to share knowledge about Christian tenets and biblical history in a way that's fun and intriguing.
Work sheets, activities, and crafts relating to the subject strengthen the topic and maintain the children's interest.
