Working

Together

in

Diaconal

Ministries

"And He had compassion on them"

Mathew 9:36

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C.D.C sponsors outreach projects such as:

• All Nations Children and Youth Ministry

Contact: Pauline Ho 905-565-9989

• The Lighthouse

Contact Rob Datema 416-535-6262

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Ellie Duiker                           416-225-6628

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Many resources such as deacons manuals, books, videos and tapes are also available from DMC.  These resources can be used in the diaconate or for congregational meetings.

The DMC works with deacons with Diaconal Development, Outreach Ministry Development, Social Justice and Advocacy and with Stewardship Education.

For Staff information see: http://www.diaconalministries.com/aboutus/staff.htm 

For more information contact:

Diaconal Ministries Canada

3475 Mainway Drive

P.O. Box 5070, Stn LCD1

Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8

Phone: 905-336-2920 or 1-800-730-3490

Fax: 905-336-8344

email: dmc@crcna.ca

Madeline Robins and Liz VanHoffen, Executive Assistants

Website: www.diaconalministries.com

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The Classis Diaconal Committee has now become a standing committee of Classis.  The mandate and other information pertaining to the committee is still in transition.  The committee is looking for members.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the CDC please contact the nominating committee chair, Corrie Bootsma at bootsma@pathcom.com.

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Reg Cole

Diaconal Ministries Canada Rep.

Joanne Van Loenen

Dennis Jurjens

CRWRC Representatives

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The Diaconal Ministry Developer (DMD) is your local link to the resources of Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC).

For our classis the DMD is:

Caroline Versteeg of Willowdale CRC

She is available to:

• Visit with your deacons to discuss diaconal work and provide training.

• Help develop a vision and establish achievable goals and work a plan for your church.

• Assist in working our specific diaconal problems in your congregation.

• Work with local diaconates, addressing community needs and methods of response.

• Co-ordinate training and provide resource materials for your diaconate.

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Christian Reformed World Relief Committee

A CRWRC resource person is available to speak at congregational meetings or to assist your diaconate with promotion of CRWRC programs.

Classis Toronto CRWRC resource people are: Joanne Van Loenen and Dennis Jurjens.

Aging

Janet DeGroot

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