Archive for February, 2010

Team canada hockey wins, gathering cancelled

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Sorry everyone. In light of today’s victory, the get together at our place is cancelled.

Enjoy the party

toh for February 28, 2010

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Hey everyone,

Due to the follow 3 items:

  • Olympic outreach tonight 8pm-10pm in Yaletown
  • Canada versus USA 12:15pm on Sunday
  • Closing Ceremonies 5:30pm on Sunday
  • We (Anna and I) are going to host a closing ceremony gathering at our house on Sunday night. So come on over by 5pm, bring a dish to share and let’s enjoy the wrap up of a couple of crazy weeks.

    Looking forward to seeing you all and we will be back at little nest on March 7th, 2010!

    Olympic Volunteer Event for the open house

    Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

    Hello TOHers,

    This Saturday @ 8:00pm sharp we will be handing out hot beverages to passersby at the Yaletown Skytrain station. We will however be meeting at More Than a Roof Agency (address below). It is very important that everyone who can make show up because we NEED to have 15 people there. My guess is that we have around 8 people right now that will be coming, so that’s not nearly enough, so please invite friends, co-workers, etc. This is a Christian initiative, but don’t be afraid to invite all types. Here’s the nitty gritty on the where/when/what stuff:

    Site: Yaletown Roundhouse
    YELLOW ZONE
    At the beginning of your shift, meet at More Than A Roof Agency – 1267 Granville Street / Drake Avenue – Office location is #208, Buzzer #66
    Show up and Check in
    The first 30mins-1 hour of the shift is designated orientation and set up time. This is already allotted in the shift.
    When you arrive at the perking site where you are to volunteer, please locate the YELLOW MORE THAN GOLD FOLDER. In it, you will find a SIGN IN sheet. Please take a MORE THAN GOLD NAME TAG and record your contact information on the sign-up sheet. Please return this name tag at the end of your shift.
    If you have not yet completed and returned a waiver form, please read the CODE OF CONDUCT and sign the WAIVER FORM. We need to have this prior to you volunteering. Please note the ZONE of your site and act accordingly.
    A Salvation Army site manager will be at the station to orient you to the specific site.
    Site Specific Information for Beverage Services
    Type of Station: Staging tent only
    You will be using a dolley to transport the coffee cambros. Distances range from 8-10 blocks. The perking station is More than a Roof Agency. The staging sit will be limited to a table with cambros on it. We won’t be using backpacks at this station as the line ups will be too tight.
    Washrooms are available at this location.
    Peak hours are estimated to be from 3pm-6pm and from 10pm-midnight.

    Contact Person: Dallas
    This facility does not have an on-site caretaker and also has the following considerations.
    It is a subsidized housing complex and therefore extra attention is needed to provide security for the residents. The residential tenancy requirement is that there is no noise after 11pm. However, there are no residents on the first floor and Dallas has arranged for the rec room to be available for the late shift.
    A fob and key for entrance will be provided by Dallas to the Salvation Army site manager. There will have to be a transfer to each shift site manager with special consideration for night shift to afternoon shift. Logistics need to be worked out. The Exit is an automatic locking door.
    The kitchen is on the 2nd floor and is available for 2pm – 7pm shift only
    8pm – midnight shift will use the recreation room on the first floor. This has a sink and there will be tables provided to brew the coffee. (Coffee percs will have to be brought down from the kitchen in between shifts)
    1 – 40c. perc is onsite, the rest will have to be provided by MTG and could be stored with the supplies
    Storage of all supplies will be in the rec room.
    Facility is 8-10 blocks from the Yaletown Station.

    I will be there a bit early, so if you have a hard time finding the place, shoot me an email and I’ll coach you through it.

    Derek Kehler

    Location change for Sunday February 21st & 28th, 2010

    Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

    Hey everyone,

    Since the Olympics have come upon us and many have either fled the scene (you know who you are Armstrong’s); and others are at least curious with the on-goings, we are going to move our little nest gatherings to our house for the next 2 Sunday’s.

    We live at 3274 William Street, and are opening our home to enjoy some hang out time and conversation while enjoying some Olympic activity.

    This Sunday (February 21) has the highlight of the USA playing Canada in men’s hockey, so we are inviting people to come over at 4pm for the 4:30pm game time. We are still going to do a potluck, so feel free to invite a friend and bring a dish to share. We have a BBQ if anyone wants to play chef.

    This is a great time to come and visit us if you are new and looking to connect with a new church; even our smaller community. Looking forward to connecting.

    toh for Sunday February 14

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    Hey everyone,

    Looking forward to being back with you this Sunday night at Little Nest. We will be looking at John 11 and enjoying some good potluck action. It is also Valentines Day, so let’s take it easy on the chocolate :)

    See you at 5pm at the nest.

    SuperBowl XLIV this Sunday – Kyle’s Place

    Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

    The Open House will be meeting at Kyle’s this Sunday (Feb. 7th) for SuperBowl XLIV – Colts vs. Saints

    (We will not be meeting at our normal time at The Little Nest)

    The game starts around 3pm and will probably go to around 7pm. Come on by for the whole time or part of the time. It doesn’t matter if you like football or not hopefully you will like the company.

    Bring some money for some pizza, some favorite beverages and/or an appetizer to share.

    Give Deric a call if you have any questions. . . 778.855.5123