Welcome to Connect24!
You are invited to connect with other congregation members, leaders, and pastors from around our Fellowship.
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Here are some ways we are working to connect you with people, information, and resources:
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Check out the Schedule of Events at the bottom of this page for more details.
Registration
We offer two options for registration for your convenience:
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Greg CarlsonDr. Greg Carlson is Professor Emeritus of Christian Ministries and Leadership, Trinity International University. He is an author, youth and family ministry consultant, pastor, and seminar leader. Dr. Carlson is also the former Director of Global Training for Awana Clubs International and a former professor at Grace University, Omaha, NE.
Dr. Carlson will present "Leadership in Uncertain Times" as we explore how to develop discipling leaders in the home, the local church, and the community - Including:
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Host Church: Dalmeny Bible Church
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Dalmeny Bible Church is situated in the quaint town of Dalmeny, SK, just 20 minutes from the city of Saskatoon. The folks at DBC are anxious to host you and provide you with a relaxing and meaningful time.
Plans are being made to bless your whole family. There will be youth events after the evening services. Babysitting services are provided for children under 3 years old. Children ages 3-11 will have VBS style activities, outings to a playground and a splash park. We look forward to seeing you! |
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Connect24 Project Offering
We will not have a traditional project offering for Connect24. As you may know, we are currently requesting pledges to support our Ministries Coordinator position. We ask that churches and individuals consider pledging toward this effort in lieu of a Connect project.
Thursday Group Outings:
Thursday afternoon, Connect24 participants get the chance to fellowship together for a fun-filled outing!
Choose from one of the following. Costs are reduced or covered by your Connect24 registration fee!
Choose from one of the following. Costs are reduced or covered by your Connect24 registration fee!
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WESTERN DEVELOPMENT MUSEUM
A visit to Boomtown lets you walk through time. Saskatchewan inspired stories unfold everywhere as you journey through time from 1910 to present.
Enjoy looking at the vintage cars and machinery. Free with Connect24 registration. Click here for more information about the museum. |
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HUTTERITE COLONY TOUR
Visit the Saskatchewan Riverbend Hutterite Colony to learn about their way of life and their modern farming operation.
Enjoy a coffee tasting at their roastery. Free with Connect24 registration. |
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WONDERHUB CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
A place for kids to create, learn, and explore.
Across the street is the Nutrien Playground, including a ferris wheel, a train ride, and an old-fashioned carousel. Free with Connect24 registration - Cost of rides is not included. Click here for more information about Wonderhub |
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GOLF AT ROSTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL GOLF COURSE
18 holes of golf with cart included.
This beautiful course has large mature tree lined fairways, rolling terrain, and the peaceful atmosphere of the country. Cost is partially covered by Connect24 registration. Click here for more information about the golf course. |
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Connect24 Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, July 10
- Directors and Commissions meet according to schedules they will determine.
- Morning – Directors and Commissions meet, delegates and attendees have free time, check in.
- Check in for group outings by 11:00 AM
- All group outings depart at 11:45 AM
- Afternoon – Group outings (Museum, Hutterite colony, WonderHub, or golf)
- 5:30pm – Dinner
- 6:30pm – Evening service with Dr. Greg Carlson
- 8:00pm – Snacks / fellowship / activity
- Morning – International and National business meetings
- Noon - Lunch
- Afternoon – Reports, voting / Breakout Sessions
- 5:30pm – Dinner
- 6:30pm – Evening service with Dr. Greg Carlson
- 8:00pm – Snacks / fellowship / activity
- Morning – Discussions about our Fellowship / Updates
- Noon - Lunch
- Afternoon – Ministry Conversations / Breakout Sessions
- 5:30pm – Dinner
- 6:30pm – Evening service with Dr. Greg Carlson
- 8:00pm – Snacks / fellowship / activity
- Dalmeny Bible Church worship at 10:00am with FEBC President Kevin Stone
More FAQ
What can i expect at connect24?
Expect to feel like you are at a family gathering. There is something special about believers from similar churches in different parts of Canada and the US coming together to fellowship and to encourage one another. You will quickly find that you have far more in common than you might have guessed.
Expect a casual environment, with a healthy dose of fun to go with lots of learning and engagement. Expect to come away with new ideas for ministry and new friends that are experiencing the same struggles and victories in ministry as you.
Expect a casual environment, with a healthy dose of fun to go with lots of learning and engagement. Expect to come away with new ideas for ministry and new friends that are experiencing the same struggles and victories in ministry as you.
What are daily schedules like?
On Thursday morning, show up at the church by 11am to check in and get your tickets for the afternoon Group Outings. A box lunch will be served (unless your outing includes lunch), followed by an exciting outing with fellow believers (select your outing when you register).
Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm – where you will hear from our Keynote Speaker – Dr. Greg Carlson. At 8pm, grab a snack and stick around for fellowship.
Friday – Sessions begin at 9am and continue until 3pm (with a half-hour break at 10:30 and an hour for lunch at noon). Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Saturday – Sessions begin at 9am. At 11am, we will have a bonus session with Dr. Carlson, followed by lunch at noon. At 1pm, we will have Directed Ministry Conversations. Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Sunday – FEBC President Kevin Stone will be preaching at Dalmeny Bible Church at 10:40am.
Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm – where you will hear from our Keynote Speaker – Dr. Greg Carlson. At 8pm, grab a snack and stick around for fellowship.
Friday – Sessions begin at 9am and continue until 3pm (with a half-hour break at 10:30 and an hour for lunch at noon). Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Saturday – Sessions begin at 9am. At 11am, we will have a bonus session with Dr. Carlson, followed by lunch at noon. At 1pm, we will have Directed Ministry Conversations. Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Sunday – FEBC President Kevin Stone will be preaching at Dalmeny Bible Church at 10:40am.
What are evening services like?
Each evening, we will come together for a time of worship. The service includes a few FEBC highlights, along with worship music and a challenging message from our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Greg Carlson. Snacks and fellowship follow the service.
what are breakout sessions
A Breakout Session is an opportunity to dive deeper into one topic in a smaller group setting. There are sessions on Friday and Saturday afternoon, so you can choose two of the sessions. Stay tuned for this year's topics.
what are directed ministry conversations?
Directed Ministry Conversations are opportunities to get together with others who work in the same area of ministry as you to discuss methods, stories, and ideas. You’ll talk about things that work well and things that haven’t worked so well to sharpen what your church is doing. You are not alone!
Typical conversation topics are:
Typical conversation topics are:
- Lead Pastors
- Youth / Children
- Music /Worship
- Global Partners (Missions Support)
- Church Administration / Policy
what is the project offering about?
Each year, the FEBC selects a project to support with offerings at Connect. Traditionally, churches and individuals have supported this offering by mailing gifts before the event and by bringing gifts to the event. This year we are not having a traditional project offering but encouraging churches and individuals to pledge toward our efforts to support the Ministries Coordinator position.
should I come to connect24?
Yes.
Questions we didn't answer? Contact our Convention Coordinator at [email protected]
