Church dedication capped off with visit from choir

Ladner Christian Reformed Church will hold a dedication service this Sunday morning to give thanks for and celebrate the completion of a new wing. In the evening, the voices of the African Children's Choir will cap off the celebrations.

The construction project, which started at the end of April, has added 3,800 square feet of space, including an expanded foyer, a large multi-purpose room, offices and new washrooms.

The new space will free up current offices to be used as meeting rooms, give gatherers more conversation areas and provide greater capacity for group functions.

"My dream for this building is that we work hard to leverage this space for the sake of our community," says pastor Mike Koot, who has been with the church for just over a year. "This is a resource that God has given us to share. What exactly that will look like is something we have to work out."

The church serves the community through several regular events: a monthly Single Parents' dinner, a twice-monthly Kids' Club and a one-week Basic Skills Kids' Camp during the summer. Coffee Break Bible Study and Children's Story Hour (if required) run simultaneously one morning a week and The Well is a Friday morning drop-in for young moms or caregivers with young children. Every other Friday evening, the Friendship Coffee House hosts physically and mentally challenged adults and their caregivers in a time of singing, story,

snacks, crafts and games.

Sunday's dedication service is set for 10:30 a.m. The celebrations will culminate with the African Children's Choir concert at 6:30 p.m. All are warmly invited to experience the lively music and dances, along with the children's

beautiful voices and joyful smiles that have captivated audiences the world over.

Expect to hear well-loved children's songs, traditional spirituals and gospel favourites. A free-will offering will be taken to support African Children's Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs.

The church is located at 4594-54A St.

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