wfn.org | Christian Reformed Church Extends Invitation to Ride 'Sea to Sea'

["Henry Hess" <hessh@crcna.ca>]

Feb. 3, 2005-Have you ever been invited to a birthday party that
promotes Christian unity and the expansion of God's Kingdom?

Now you have.

The Christian Reformed Church (CRC) is marking its 100th anniversary in
Canada this year and it is inviting interested bicyclists to join the
celebration by riding "Sea to Sea with the CRC."

More than 150 cyclists are already signed up from Christian Reformed
churches to ride from Vancouver to Halifax, June 23-Sept. 4, in the
largest cross-Canada cycling event ever held.

Organizers are aiming for 257 cyclists to go across the country, equal
to the number of CRC congregations and ministry centres in Canada.

"There's room on the road," said Al Karsten, a director of Christian
Reformed World Missions and the man who dreamed up the idea of a
cross-country bike tour. "And we want to extend the invitation beyond
the CRC."

Persons interested in joining the "Sea to Sea" tour may apply by filling
out the application form available online at www.SeatoSea.org or by
calling 1-888-CRC-BIKE.  The deadline to apply is Feb. 28, 2005.

Prospective riders must support the tour's three objectives: celebrating
the faithfulness of God's ministry through the past 100 years in the
CRC; promoting unity among congregations; and supporting the growth of
God's Kingdom through planting of new churches.

Cyclists also are expected to raise funds to be used in support of the
CRC's mission of planting new churches in communities across Canada. The
suggested goal is $1,000 per week, for a total of $10,000 per rider.

The 7,140-kilometre tour route begins in Vancouver on June 23 and
finishes just over 10 weeks later in Halifax. Cyclists can ride the
entire route or sign up for one of three sections. Much more information
on this vehicle-supported tour is available online.

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Link: Sea to Sea web site  - www.seatosea.org

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Henry Hess
Director of Communications
Christian Reformed Church
905-336-2920 ext.236
hessh@crcna.ca

To learn more about the Christian Reformed Church, visit www.crcna.org