2015 Missions Fest FLyer

MISSIONS FEST ALBERTA 2015
February 20 - 22
Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, edmonton, AB
“WON
And then
He told them,
“Go into all the world
and preach
the Good News to
everyONE.”
BY
ONE”
Mark 16:15 NLT
FAMily ConFerenCe - no GenerAl reGiStrAtion - Free AdMiSSion - Free-Will oFFerinGS
Missions Fest Alberta is an annual three-day family oriented
missions conference, supported and organized by individuals and
congregations from several evangelical denominations in Alberta.
D ONNA B O O NE
Canadian Children’s
Chapliancy Assoc.
T ERRY L AW
World
Compassion
our goal is to challenge people to get involved in the Great Harvest
by sending, praying, giving, and going. Come and be challenged by
world-renowned speakers, learn more during training days and
seminars, and celebrate with a variety of ethnic music and worship.
C onFerenCe A CtivitieS i nClude :
Prayer Room; Live Streaming; Children's Ministry;
Youth and Young Adult Rally & Activities; Re:surgence;
General Assemblies; Panel Discussion; Worship:
Traditional & Contemporary ; Windows on the World;
Intensive Training Days**: Great Commission Coaching**,
Connections for Women** & Men on a Mission** ;
MFA Luncheon**; Seminars; Mission Projects;
Missions Search Centre; Praying for the Nations;
Exhibit Hall ( local, national & international mission
organizations, camps, Bible colleges, universities) and
Feature Areas; Variety of ethnic music, drama & dance
on the Festival Stage and at Sing to the Nations ;
MFA Store; and much more.
**tickets & Pre-registration required, see website for further details.
Free-Will offerings will be taken during Assemblies and at the Donation Centre.
“Scent/Fragrance Free” Conference
MFA Mission Statement:
“FIND YOUR PURPOSE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
B RENDA
G IANGREGORIO
Crossing Borders /
MEA Worldwide
BARRY
S LAUENWHITE
Compassion
Canada
www.mfest.ab.ca
780-451-0080
ConFerenCe SCHedule
Friday - February 20
9:00 am - 9:30 pm Prayer Room Open
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
**Intensive Training Day I
Great Commission Coaching
Saturday - February 21
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
9:00
9:00 am Canada Place Food Court Opens
9:30 am - Noon **Intensive Training Day II
Connections for Women (Registration see ITD info)
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Moderator Greg Musselman
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Panel Discussion
"My Story" Y&YA
11:00 am - Noon Seminars
10:00
11:00
1:00
(Ticket required)
2:00
2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open until 10 pm
3:00
4:00
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm **Intensive Training Day II
Men on a Mission (Registration see ITD info)
1:15 pm - 5:15 pm Children's Programs
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Seminars
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm "Discipleship" Y&YA
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm *General Assembly
Barry Slauenwhite
12:00
1:00
2:00
3:00
4:00
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seminars
5:00
5:00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm "Internships" Y&YA
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Children's Programs
6:15 pm - 7:30 pm *General Assembly
Terry Law (Traditional Worship)
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm Youth & YA Night
A Missions Adventure & Rally
Brenda Giangregorio
Worship with Cherisse Zerbin
Visit the Exhibitors & Feature Areas.
10:00 pm Exhibit Hall Closes
6:00
7:00
Visit the Exhibitors; eat in the Exhibit Hall
or Canada Place Food Court.
6:45 pm - 9:15 pm Children's Programs
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
*Re:surgence
Terry Law
8:00
9:00
10:00
Visit the Exhibitors & Feature Areas.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
*Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Missions Cinema
Guest Speaker: Barry Slauenwhite
Visit the Exhibitors and Feature Areas.
Have a bite to eat.
Stop by Festival Stage,
MFA Store and CD/DVD Sales.
Sunday - February 22
9:30 - NOON Children's Programs
(Pre-registration required, see ITD info)
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
**Missions Fest Luncheon
9:30 am - 9:00 pm Prayer Room Open
9:30 am Exhibit Hall Open until 10 pm
6:00
7:00
Brenda Giangregorio
12:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open until 6:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Prayer Room Open
1:45 pm - 5:00 pm Children's Programs
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (Traditional Worship)
*General Assembly
Terry Law
Visit the Exhibit Hall one more time.
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Seminars
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Children's Programs
6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Closes
5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
*Closing General Assembly &
Sing to the Nations
"Worship in Many Languages"
8:00
Barry Slauenwhite
9:00
Conference concludes -- see you at
Missions Fest Alberta 2016
10:00 pm Exhibit Hall Closes
*Join in the spirit of worship 10 minutes before each General Assembly. **Pre-Registration or Tickets Required, see below.
no registration is required for the conference (except for noted** activities). “Scent/Fragrance Free” Conference.
Free-will offerings will be taken during Assemblies and at the Donation Centre in the Exhibit Hall throughout the weekend.
** M i S S i O n S F E S t Lu n C H E O n
**Tickets required, call the Missions Fest Alberta office to purchase.
Purchase deadline: Noon on Tuesday, February 17.
**intEnSiVE tRAining DAYS
**intEnSiVE tRAining DAY i, FRi. - FEbRuARY 20
gREAt COMMiSSiOn COACHing 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
A one-day training event with sessions, discussions, tools & resources
and the Missions Fest Luncheon. This event is geared for Church
Leadership (senior, youth & young adults, children, board, elders &
other depts.) and Missions committees to help them develop a healthy
missions-active church. **Pre-Registration is required to attend.
**intEnSiVE tRAining DAY ii, SAt. - FEbRuARY 21
COnnECtiOnS FOR WOMEn 9:30 am - noon
These sessions are for women of all ages. As we pray for each other, the
Holy Spirit will empower us and release us in all fullness to do Kingdom
work on the mission field, at home, and beyond. **Pre-Registration
preferred, space is limited, on-site registration may not be available.
MEn On A MiSSiOn 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Men on a Mission will focus on deepening the spiritual life of men
while encouraging them to rise up to their call as effective leaders and
missionaries where God has positioned them. **Pre-Registration
preferred, space is limited, on-site registration may not be available.
** Pre-reGiStrAtion
For the brochure and costs, please visit our website or call the MFA office
for further information. Registration deadline: Noon, February 17.
M O R E i n F O R M At i O n
Donation Centre will be located in the Exhibit Hall beside
the MFA Store and CD/DVD Sales.
Children’s Programs: Ages 2-5: Kids Travel Company & other
presenters; Kindergarten-Grade 6: Donna Boone - Children’s
Speaker, “Cruisin’ for Christ” (simulated ship expedition) Friday
& Saturday evening, various other activities and presenters.
Youth & Young Adults: Friday - A Missions Adventure
(interactive) & Rally, Saturday - Re:surgence as well a as variety
of sessions, training and activities throughout the weekend.
Exhibit Hall (Local, national & international mission
organizations, camps, Bible colleges, seminaries and
Christian universities) and Feature Areas.
Festival Stage: A variety of music and drama.
Volunteers: MFA operates because of hundreds of volunteers.
Signup is Jan. 19 - Feb. 10. Call the MFA office.
MFA Projects: 1. Homeless Care Backpack Kit; 2. School
Supply Kit & 3. Bibles, Christian Books & Resources.
Parking: Special weekend rates in Canada Place.
Food: Canada Place Food Court and the Exhibit Hall.
Hotel: The Westin Edmonton 1-800-228-3000 or on-line.
Special Missions Fest Alberta rate. Book by February 6.
2015 MFA Resource Magazine: The magazine has all the
conference details. It will be available after January 26 at
Partnering Churches, the MFA Office or the Conference.
Scent/Fragrance Free Conference: Many people are sensitive
or allergic to fragrances and scented products, we appreciate
your help in making our conference “Scent/Fragrance Free”.
14323 - 107 A Avenue,
Edmonton, AB
T5N 1G2
www.mfest.ab.ca
info@mfest.ab.ca
Phone:780-451-0080