How long have you been @ FLV?
7 years

Middle Name:
Ian

How long have you been @ FLV?
7 years

Middle Name:
Ian

How does God talk to you most ?
Songs…usually on the radio.

What is your favourite scripture and why?
Acts 17:28 “In Him we live and move and have our being…” To me it kind of sums up the Christian walk. It was also my Dad’s favourite verse.

What is the strangest food you’ve ever eaten?
I try not to eat “strange” food so much… I really prefer good food. Like say fresh hand-cut fettuccini with a white wine cream reduction, topped with smoked wild salmon, capers and fresh garden dill. Mmmm!

What is usually your first thought when you wake up?
“Ok, what am I gonna make Autumn for lunch?”

What is your greatest characteristic?
My incredibly round head. J

Are you always early or terminally late?:
I would LIKE to be early…

What last made you laugh?
Derek’s mom’s Chihuahua “singing” to a dancing donkey.

What is the weirdest thing hanging in your house?
See above (Just kidding! I would NEVER hang a dancing donkey in my house.)

Name 1 thing most people don’t know about you.
I LOVE Archie comics.

How would you describe yourself to someone who had never met you?
I am somewhat of an introvert, so I would leave that up to Connie!

What one decision in the past year has affected your life most positively?:
The decision to go to work for my present employer.

What is your favorite cookie?
Homemade chocolate chip… so good!

Name 1 thing you miss about being a kid and 1 thing you love about being an adult:
The freedom to just hop on my bike and go to my friends’ place.
I don’t have to hop on my bike to go anywhere.

What is your favourite character from a film?:
It’s a toss up between Obi Wan or Han Solo.

What is the last thing God said to you?:
Be still and know that I am God.

What is your hobby?:
Hobby? Who’s got time for a hobby?

Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
My Dad. He was one of the most Godly and yet most real people I have ever known.

What’s your favorite way to relax?
Curl up with a good spy novel.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wish I could say “drummer in a rock band”, but it was probably something dull like “cowboy”, or “Fire Chief”, or possibly even “fire engine”.

Who would you want to play you in the movie about your life?
Bruce Willis. Yipee Ki-Yay…

Where in your life has God surprised you the most?
My amazing wife Connie and daughter Autumn.

What brought you to FLV?
God. It’s true. We showed up 7 years ago, and it was home, right from the start. I love this place!

What is your favourite scripture and why?
Acts 17:28 “In Him we live and move and have our being…” To me it kind of sums up the Christian walk. It was also my Dad’s favourite verse.

How long have you been @ FLV?
9(?)years

Middle Name?
Ellen

How does God talk to you most ?
Pictures/impressions, often when I’m out walking

What is your favourite scripture and why?
Romans 8:28(NKJ) because it reminds me that I can trust him in all things, for all things, and, Genesis 12:1-3 because it reminds me that we have been blessed, to be a blessing.  It cannot be a dead end road.

What is usually your first thought when you wake up?
‘morning!

Name 1 thing most people don’t know about you.
I was born with a dislocated hip?

Name 1 thing you miss about being a kid and 1 thing you love about being an adult.
Baking with my Mum, and the recognition of enjoyment
What was the last song you sang when no one else was around?
“My Heart Has a History” by Paul Brandt

If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be?
“Cordelia” jk!

What brought you to FLV?
The worship brought me, the worship, the teaching and then the combination of worship, teaching & friends kept me there!

What is the last thing God said to you?
Two things, 1) “Relax, we’ll chat…” in that I think he’s taking me into an evaluation & planning season (maybe?), and 2) “Get’r'Done”, which I’m still kind of trying to figure out……

Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
Probably a 3-way tie between my sister and my mum or dad. My sister, because she is one of the most naturally compassionate, genuine & caring people I have ever met, and my parents, because they’re just cool!  They’re seniors, have lived incredibly adventurous lives, are incredibly intelligent and well-rounded and believe in allowing people to pursue life in all its variety!

What’s your favorite way to relax?
Going for a walk, reading, drinking tea (or coffee, or wine!) with friends.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Never could decide……hair dressing, and history teacher were prominent though!

Where in your life has God surprised you the most?
Where hasn’t he surprised me? Probably, just in the realization of the reality of his love for me, and of his GOODNESS. That part has nothing to do with me, it’s just who He is!

Middle Name:
Charles

How long have you been @ FLV? :
Over 4 years

What is your job?
To pray for our body, to pray for our community and the hurting people that God sends our way and help Sabrina in the Free Store and Friendship Centre.

Who is your favourite musician?
Vince, James, Connie and crew, Paul, Hannah, Andrew, All F.L.V. worship teams
and Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straights , M+M, Gillian Welsh etc.

How does God talk to you?
Through His word, Books, Music and people.

Would you rather travel or stay put?
I love to travel, and I have done more than my share, I love to drive mostly and meet new people on the way, I love to tell people about the love of Jesus, I guess when I get old I will stay put (if you know what I mean)

What is in the trunk of your car?
A California Duster and a Smart Car.

Do you have siblings, if yes, how many?
Yes I do, how many…not enough to give me the allowance I deserve.

What is the last thing God said to you?
You stay where you are because that is where I will use you.

When you have an hour of free time what do you do?
I play on eBay, sometimes I get into trouble, but it always seems to work out.
(I am a dangerous man when I get near the BID NOW button)

What is your favourite scripture?
Ephesians –3 verses16 to 21 and 4 verses2 to 7 They go together

How long have you been coming to FLV?
Long time
Note: He attended way, way back with his mom (Peggy)  and dad  (Clarence)

What is your middle name?
Kenneth

What is your favourite song?
Jesus Loves Me.

How does Jesus talk to you?
Bible pictures

How do you share Jesus with others?
At my workshop (Wednesday meetings) I sing Jesus Loves Me
Sing Jesus Loves Me at Bible Study
Note: home group now ends our worship time with this song.

What are some of the things about you that others may not know?
I went Operation Track Shoes in Bictoria (Victoria). I got 17 ribbons…oh…14.  I go next year
I go bowling every week (five pin)

What is your favourite food?
Spaghetti, meatballs, garlic toast, salad…oh…oh…hamburger, fries…no…ahh…poached eggs, toast, sausage, tatoes (pan fries)…oh…pizza – f-o-u-r- pieces…no…oh………..!!!

What is your hobby?
Look at hockey, baseball, and basketball cards. I want big, big box – new ones – Ismass (Christmas) time!

What is the one saying that you really don’t like?
Wait and see

How long have you been at Friends Langley Vineyard?

Since 1989….20 years ago!

What is your middle name?

My middle name is Lynn.

How does God talk to you most?

Any way he can!

What is your favorite scripture and why?

Right now it is the book of 1 John.   I love the themes of life, love and light and how they are all involved in following Jesus.

If you were to chose a name for yourself, what would it be?

Machiah

What brought you to FLV ?

God and his presence in this place.

Where in your life has God surprised you the most?

When I first became a Christian I thought I was to wild for Him to hold on to me.  I have discovered He’s wilder and quite able to hold me to himself!

What is your favorite way to relax?

By reading a good book.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid and 1 thing you love about being an adult.

What I miss most is the awe struck ‘wonder’ of discovering new things. As an adult I love learning to relax and have fun and not be so uptight about “doing the right thing” all of the time.

How long have you been @ FLV and what brought you to FLV?

6 years and Karen because she was special and I wanted to know her better. It has been over 5 years since we met and I am still learning about her.

What last made you laugh?

Getting the idea to rewrite all these questions and seeing Leith’s reaction when he finally notices what I did.

Name 1 thing most people don’t know about you.

Our family were not Christians but I got sent to a private catholic school in Winnipeg for grade 3. The sisters were great and it was my second best year in school!

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a hockey player like Jean Beliveau, #4, and captain of the Montreal Canadians.

If you could choose a new name, what would it be?

Pest

What is the strangest food you’ve ever eaten?

Chicken feet

Are you always early or terminally late?

Lateness is like a virus that keeps coming back.

What is the best and worst jobs you have had?

The best was working in a Pharmacy as a teenager, learning many things and being given great trust and responsibility. The worst was picking rocks out of a field on a hot summer day on my uncle’s farm in Saskatchewan.
What is your favorite cookie?

Oatmeal raisin.

What one decision in the past year has affected your life most positively? To finally join the healthy heart program at St. Paul’s hospital.

Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

My dad. His strength, and his great character, his sense of humour..

Where in your life has God surprised you the most?

I had known that God loved me for many years but the evening that I actually physically felt it, in the core of my being, that God loved me was quite a shock.

What is the strangest food you’ve ever eaten?

A flying Termite (A Kenyan Delicacy)

Middle Name:

Christine

How long have you been @ FLV?

since November 2006

How does God talk to you?

Through Pictures and through Nature

What is your job?

I’m looking for one…anyone want to hire me?

What last made you laugh?

My crazy husband Andrew tickling me.

What is the weirdest thing hanging in your house?

A traditional sutu (South African) serving plate.

What one decision in the past year has affected your life most positively?

Getting married and staying in Abbotsford.

What is your hobby?

Keeping a tropical Fish tank and reading a good book.

What is usually your first thought when you wake up?

How much longer can I stay in bed and what can I make for breakfast?

What is your favourite scripture and why?

Proverbs 3: 5-6 because I really had to learn to trust God when I was in Kenya in a variety of ways. This is something I am still learning.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

An ecologist and/or  an Olympic swimmer

Middle Name:

Jeannene

How long have you been @ FLV?

Since 1988

How does God talk to you?

Through His Word, strong impressions, by His Spirit

What is your job?

Child of God, wife, mom, foster mom, piano teacher Elder and much much more

What is your greatest characteristic?

Compassion … maybe

What last made you laugh?

My darling hubby, he is so warped, in a really great way .

Name 1 thing most people don’t know about you.

I want everyone I meet to know Jesus .

What brought you to FLV?

Worship and Power Evangelism, YES!

What is your favourite scripture and why?

Matt 22:37 & 38 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind…and Love your neighbor as yourself”  because I still can’t do  it completelyYET.  But I won’t quit!

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Brain surgeon

How long have you been at FLV ?

Approximately 10 years

Middle Name:

Narcisse

How does God talk to you?

In a sacred space from my heart and scriptures

What is your favourite scripture and why?

Joshua 1:9  (Have I not commanded you. Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified , do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.)  In many areas of my life I’m on the front line and I find this scripture very encouraging and it gives me strength to carry on.

What is your job?

New Home Warranty Contractor

Name 1 thing most people don’t know about you.

Treasure hunt scuba diver

What 1 decision in the past year has affected your life most “positively”?

Tell my wife she is always right

What 1 decision in the past year has affected your life most “negatively”?

Tell my wife I’m always right

Name 1 thing you miss about being a kid and 1 thing you love about being an adult:

As a kid I loved to play with my train set, as an adult I love to go on wine tasting expeditions

Where in your life has God surprised you the most?

When he asked me to become a priest

If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be?

Your Most Excellent Right Honourable Reverend Luc!

Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

My friend because he respects me.

What is the last thing God said to you?

Pay attention to small details.

How long have you been @ FLV?

Since 1988 when it was the Best Vineyard. Took a brief break to support our daughter at her church and been at Friends Langley Vineyard since.

Middle Name:

Michael

How does God talk to you?

I read a lot, so God talks to me through the Word usually confirmed by people or circumstances.

What is your job?

I’m retired after 31 years at the Vancouve Police Dept.   Now I’m upgrading my skills by taking some courses, most of which have 18 holes.

What is your favourite scripture and why?

Psalm 37:4  “Delight yourself  in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.”

What is usually your first thought when you wake up?

What time is it?

Name 1 thing most people don’t know about you.

I was in the Canadian Navy and I never got a tatoo.

What one decision in the past year has affected your life most positively?

Deciding to be generous and bless the people God has put on my heart.

What is your favorite cookie?

Mennonite Farmer Sausage

How would you describe yourself to someone who has never met you?

I asked God what part of the Body I could be and He said I could be a Humble Toe. The big toe helps the body to balance, without it we would fall over.

What is your greatest characteristic?

My sense of humour.  (He said with a pan face)

What is the weirdest thing hanging in your house?

We don’t hang things, they just lay on the floor!

Who is the person you respect most and why?

My first pastor who was my unconventional role model.