53rd logo"Sabbath Keeping in an Overwhelming World"
53rd Weekend 2002 -- May 3-5

Pictures from 53rd Weekend 2002

An intergenerational experience of learning, worship, music and fellowship celebrating 30 years of ministry - 1972 to 2002

Theme speaker: Marva J. Dawn

A teacher, theologian, musician, and best-selling author, Marva J. Dawn has written many provocative, biblically-grounded books. She is a scholar with four Master's degrees and a Ph.D. in Christian ethics and the Scriptures.marva dawn

Marva is also a popular speaker for youth conventions, lay retreats, and clergy conferences. She works with Christians Equipped for Ministry, based in Vancouver, Washington, and serves as adjunct professor of spiritual theology at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Her books include:

  • Keeping the Sabbath Wholly: Ceasing, Resting, Embracing, Feasting
  • Reaching out without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for the Turn-of-the-Century Culture
  • Truly the Community: Romans 12 and How to be the Church
  • I'm lonely, Lord - How Long? Meditations on the Psalms
  • Sexual Character: Beyound Technique to Intimacy
  • A Royal "Waste" of Time: The Splendour of Worshipping God and Being Church for the World
  • To Walk and not Faint: A Month of Meditations on Isaish 40
  • Is it a lost cause? Having the Heart of God for the Church's Children
  • Sources and Trajectories: Eight Early Articles by Jacques Ellul That Set the Stage
  • The Unnecessary Pastor

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Rev. Mark Curtis in Concert -- Saturday Evening

Canada's Singing Priest Experience an exciting, inspirational concert of contemporary, Celtic, gospel and ballad-style music with Rev. Mark Curtis who brings to us his strong tenor voice, captivating presence, soothing compositions, marvellous sense of humour and meaningful messages! Father Mark's unique and spirited presentation offers listeners a refreshing and uplifting approach to their faith journey.

Global News says.... "Curtis' mellow, tenor voice will lull you into enchantment and thoughtfulness as you listen to his lyrics about life, love, joys and sorrows."
The Toronto Star says.... "Curtis is a tremendous tenor! The show moves from laughter to tears in a heartbeat...."

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