By Leon Throness on 11/23/2007

We are pleased that Jesse Criss is joining MCA as the permanent Youth and Young Adults pastor, effective December 3rd. He and his spouse Twyla are relocating here from Vernon. Jesse brings a wonderful mix of youth and pastoral education and experience to the pastoral team. Please help them to feel welcome. Can you also be in prayer about the sale of their house in Vernon, employment for Twyla in Kelowna, and their relocation here?

We all continue to appreciate the awesome job Aaryn and Chelsea have done of caring for and encouraging our youth during this interim time over the fall. Too, we are so thankful they will continue to be involved as youth leaders with senior high. Between now and Christmas Aaryn and Chelsea will be working with Jesse to transition the leadership of this critical ministry of our church. We know that you will remember to thank and encourage both Aaryn and Chelsea for their efforts in serving God by serving our church.

By Leon Throness on 10/19/2007

Last Sunday was a big day at Westside Alliance as the membership voted on the multisite proposal to become one church in two locations with the Mission Creek congregation. The proposal passed with a 52% majority. Leadership feels this is not enough of a mandate to continue with the multisite direction and so we will be working on the completion of our partnership as churches. Read More »

By Leon Throness on 10/5/2007

Next Sunday the membership at Westside Alliance will make a decision regarding the potential of a long term relationship with Mission Creek Alliance. The proposal is to form a multisite church - that is - one church in two locations. As we move toward the vote, it comes down to a philosophical decision. Read More »

By Leon Throness on 9/28/2007

Westside Alliance and Mission Creek Alliance church have been involved in a ministry partnership for over one year now and are headed toward a decision as to whether to formally and permanently join forces. Westside members will vote on October 14 and Mission Creek members will vote on November 11. Read More »

By Leon Throness on 9/20/2007

One year ago this week the Mission Creek church and the Westside church embarked on a partnership that today pushes us to the question as to how closely we want to work together for the long term. As we come nearer to the congregational votes (October 14 for Westside and November 11 for Mission Creek) I want to remind you of some of the highlights from the last year. Read More »

By Leon Throness on 9/13/2007

Over the next few weeks I want to address the multisite proposal that is coming before each congregation for a vote (October 14 at Westside and November 11 at Mission Creek). These are just a few thoughts on why we have been partnering for the last year and why we are looking to do so long term. Read More »