The Celebration of Life for Garth Archer will be held on Saturday November 2 at 11:00 am at Greenfield Community Church, Edmonton, AB.
Garth’s obituary may be found on the Serenity Funeral Service website here.
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Greenfield Summer Kids Camp 2024
Greenfield’s Summer Kids Camp is July 29-August 2, 9am-noon for kids ages 4 to grade 4. Register online here.
Cost is $35 per child by cash, cheque payable to Greenfield Community Church, or e-transfer to give@greenfieldchurch.ca. In the note field of your e-transfer, indicate “Kids Camp 2024,” and the name(s) of child/children you are paying for. Funds are automatically deposited into our account, so there is no need for a security question but if your bank requires a security question, send an additional email with the answer to give@greenfieldchurch.ca so that we can accept your payment.
If there are any special considerations for your registration, select the “Pay in Person” option and email Kirsten or call 780-435-1060.
Ministry Council Nominations
The following individuals have been approved for nomination to serve on the Ministry Council. They will be brought to the membership for a vote of affirmation at our Congregational Business Meeting on June 2, 2024.
Roger Goulden (Treasurer)
Since joining Greenfield in March 2022, Roger and his wife Paw Law have embraced the community with enthusiasm. He has been actively involved in various church activities, including completing CORE3 and serving on the greeter team. Roger’s background in non-profit work with Young Life, where he passionately shared the message of Christ with teenagers, has equipped him with valuable skills in relational ministry. Currently, as a Personal Banker at ATB, he channels his passion for helping others into financial guidance and support. Outside of work and church, Roger finds joy in his love for football (soccer) and his interest in personal finance. Eager to contribute his financial acumen and servant heart to the board at Greenfield, Roger looks forward to serving alongside fellow believers and making a meaningful impact on the community.
Joshua Mackintosh (Member-at-large)
My name is Josh Mackintosh and I have been attending Greenfield Community Church since 2013/14. I attend church with my wife Cari, son Jake, and daughter Willa. I grew up in the Baptist Church (out east) and am pleased to consider myself a part of the Greenfield Community Church family. I am from Nova Scotia and have lived in Edmonton since 2013. Prior to living in Edmonton, I completed my master’s degree in Isafjordur, Iceland and worked for the Inuvialuit Land Claim Government in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. I currently work as a Director of Policy in Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors. I look forward to being a part of the Ministry Council and seeing the ways in which God can work through me to the benefit of the church community.
Cailey Mrochuk (Member-at-large)
My husband Ryan and I have been members of Greenfield for 10 years. I have worked and volunteered in kids ministry, and have been volunteering with the worship team (playing guitar) for a number of years. Our younger two teens attend youth group, the oldest is also on the worship team. Within the last few years I have completed CORE3 and Stephen Ministry training. This year I started volunteering once a week at the Mustard Seed’s art drop in program here in the city. I also use my artistic talents in leading a yearly paint party for the youth group and occasionally helping with mission trip fundraisers. For work I am the shipper/receiver at a car dealership. I am happy to serve where God calls me and I hope that my joy, my creativity and my volunteerism will all be of benefit to the Ministry Counsel, the staff and my brothers and sisters in Christ
Bente Roycroft (Member-at-large)
Bente Roycroft has been a member of Greenfield Community Church for several years (though the exact time frame is entirely lost on her). She has been involved in the Stephen Ministry program and many of the choirs, and volunteers when possible with year-end financial audits, spring clean-ups, and other mentorship activities as requested. Bente was raised in a loving, believing family (by Karen and Aksel), and accepted Jesus into her life at a young age. She was baptized at Bayridge Alliance Church in Kingston, Ontario as a young girl, and now as an adult, she continues to look for ways to feed her faith in God, and relationships with Him and her neighbours. She lives in Aspen Gardens with her new husband, Michael, her deeply loved dog Lady McDuff (“Duff”), and part-time with her two stepchildren Andrew (15), and Jillian (14). Bente is a business owner of a managed IT services company, Accurate Network Services, based in Edmonton and Calgary. She has an MBA from UofA, and an English degree from Queen’s University. She is currently a business coach for new entrepreneurs, and has served on several boards including The Christmas Bureau, Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta, and Business and Professional Women of Edmonton.
Celebration of Life for Werner Schmidt
The Celebration of Life for Werner George Schmidt will be held on Friday April 12th at 1:30 pm at Greenfield Community Church, Edmonton, AB.
Introducing Ronell Drapeza
We are pleased to announce Ronell Drapeza will be joining our team as part-time Pastor of Worship, effective April 8, 2024.
Ronell started attending Greenfield in August of 2023 with his wife. He is passionate about worship and creative arts, spiritual formation, and theology within the local church. Before Greenfield, he had been working in non-profits. He has recently begun the long journey of an MA in Spiritual Care/Chaplaincy from Providence Seminary, has a BA from The King’s University, and a music certificate from Vanguard College. He enjoys reading and learning, riding a slow 50cc moped, watching comedy specials, playing/watching basketball, producing music, spending time with community, and eating pho. He is married to Anna and has a cat named “Pastor Allendale.”
Celebration of Life for Don Goltz
The Celebration of Life for Donald “Don” Goltz will be held on Friday January 19th at 1:00 pm at Greenfield Community Church, Edmonton, AB.
- Celebration of Life Bulletin
- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NAB Cameroon Crisis Relief Fund.
- Full Obituary (Hainstock’s Funeral Home Website)
Student Bursary
Greenfield Community Church offers a tuition bursary to members or adherents of Greenfield Community Church to nurture and explore their faith as they pursue higher education in a Christian post-secondary institution.
You may fill out the application found here and email to the board chair. Deadline for applications is September 20, 2023.
Revelation: Following the Way of the Lamb
The book of Revelation is confusing and controversial, frustrating and fascinating. It is a book that has elicited speculation and numerous bizarre readings and interpretations over the centuries, and most people (and churches) tend to ignore it.
The focus of our teaching this fall at Greenfield will be the book of Revelation as we begin a new sermon series called, “Revelation: Following the Way of the Lamb.” Our sermon series will include Study Sheets and in addition, we will have copies of Professor Michael Gorman’s book, Reading Revelation Responsibly for sale at the Welcome Centre for $30 (or you can buy it here). For more information on the sermon series, including Study Sheets, videos and podcasts of the sermons, please go HERE.
In addition to the sermon series, we are holding a two-session Adult Education Course on the Book of Revelation on Sunday October 15 and 22, 5:30-8:00 pm. This course will feature teaching by Tyler Williams, Ralph Korner (Taylor Seminary/Kairos University), and Brian Irwin (Knox College, University of Toronto). For more information and registration, go HERE.
Fall Kick Off BBQ & Potluck
Join us on Sunday September 10th after the morning service for a BBQ & Potluck in our lot. Hamburgers and hotdogs and beverages will be supplied. Bring a large dessert or salad to share (and a lawn chair!).
Celebration of Life for Jo Wilson
The Celebration of Life for Josephine “Jo” Wilson was held on Friday August 18th at 1:00 pm at Greenfield Community Church, Edmonton, AB.
- Celebration of Life Bulletin
- Full Obituary (Connelly-McKinley Funeral Services Website)