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__ qp g 12th AnnualJUNE Edition 2008 - MAY 2009 Vancouver Island __ qp g Victoria 3082 Blanshard St. 250-384-7534 800-663-6259 Duncan 5855A York Rd. 250-746-8908 866-698-9935 Christian Book & Music Nanaimo • Bibles, Music, DVDs, Software • Gifts, Jewelry, Framed Pictures #2-1200 • Fiction, Biographies, and more! • Kid’s TV/Play Area Princess Royal Ave. • Audio Books & Bibles • Church Supplies and Curriculum 250-754-3188 • Veggie Tales, Odyssey • Loads of Free Parking 866-698-9934 • Dayspring Greeting Cards • Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff www.christianbookandmusic.com Christian Service to Victoria since 1873 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CHILDCARE SERVICES EMERGENCY TRANSITION SERVICES HOUSE AND TO THOSE SUPPORT WITH SERVICES ACQUIRED FOR WOMEN BRAIN ESCAPING INJURY RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE SENIORS ASSISTED LIVING SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESPITE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS OF SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS Where the Bottom Line is Love 1307 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 0A2 tel. 250-384-8058 www.cridge.org The Shepherd’s Guide Christian Business and Ministry Directory VANCOUVER ISLAND Directory Highlights A Letter from the Publisher See Page 2 for a special message from your area publisher. Directory Coverage 20,000 copies of this handy Christian directory are being distributed throughout Vancouver Island Table of Contents See Page 4-5 for a quick reference of the many products and services from our advertisers, grouped conveniently by category heading and page number. See the new Business Index at the back of the guide. Special Listings Pages Handy, informative listings of Island Churches, Ministries, Christian Schools and Camps, all happening near you! Inspirational Messages Artistic, spiritually uplifting messages including Bible Verses, and the Steps to Peace with God at the centre of the Guide. Watch and listen for Shepherd’s Guides ads on Christian radio and TV, see our ads in Christian magazines, meet us at Christians events. Most exciting of all, see our advertisers displayed on our websites. www.shepherdsguide.ca & www.canadianchristianity.com The Shepherd’s Guide logo appearing in an ad indicates that the owner of the business (or advertiser) has signed this statement of faith: I have received Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour, and my desire is to live my life for His Glory. I have been born again according to John 3:3 which states, “…except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” I pledge to hold the high- est Biblical code of ethics in my business transactions. It is my ambition to treat my clients with the utmost respect and integrity. Advertiser’s Signature TH 12 ANNUAL EDITION June 2008 - May 2009 1 The Shepherd’s Guide Christian Business and Ministry Directory VANCOUVER ISLAND Dear Friends: The Shepherd’s Guide links and strengthens the Christian community on Vancouver Island, as it does in many other communities around North America. Christian Info Society publishes the guide with a purpose: “To provide quality directories where consumers are able to clearly identify the Christian business people and varied min- istry resources in their community.” Christian Info Society is a non-profit society which produces several other publica- tions whose primary goal is to link Christians in ministry and purpose – BC Christian News; In The World magazine; Options (Higher Education) magazine; and our newly updated national website, www.CanadianChristianity.com. We pray that this directory, and our other publications, will help you as you seek to serve God as part of the Christian community. We thank the business owners and ministry representatives who have chosen to participate in this Shepherd’s Guide, and ask that God would favour them and their customers. Blessings, Flyn Ritchie President, Christian Info Society TO ADVERTISE OR RECEIVE NOTICES FREE COPIES We will be delighted to serve you by The Shepherd’s Guide is not to be including your business, church, ministry used as a means for solicitation or a or school in the next edition of The mailing list for fund raising projects. Shepherd’s Guide. Please use the last Those who fail to abide by this page of this directory as a convenient request violate the confidence of our tear-out mailer, or contact us at: advertisers. All advertisers are asked Vancouver Island Office to notify us at once if any form of 1284 A1 Gladstone Avenue solicitation occurs. Victoria, BC V8T 1G6 p: 250-592-6071 tf: 877-992-6071 We make no warranty of any kind with regard to the f: 250-475-3141 products or services of the advertisers herein. 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Langley, BC V3A 3Y7 All artwork is property of The Shepherd’s Guide and p: 604-534-1444 tf: 888-899-3777 may not be reproduced without permission. f: 604-534-2970 © 2008 The Shepherd’s Guide Directory Inc. www.canadianchristianity.com 12TH ANNUAL EDITION June 2008 - May 2009 2 Table of Contents A D ACCOMMODATIONS ..........................7 DANCE ACADEMY ............................26 ACCOUNTANTS ..................................8 DENTURE CLINICS............................26 ADVERTISING......................................8 DOLLAR STORES ..............................27 AUTO SERVICE & REPAIR..................9 E B EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS ..........27 BOOKKEEPING..................................10 ENERGY SOLUTIONS ......................27 BOOKSTORES ..................................10 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS ......28 BOTTLED WATER..............................10 ESTATE PLANNING BRIDAL GOWNS ................................10 See: BUSINESS SERVICES ......................11 Salvation Army - Planned Giving Department................12 C ETHNIC GIFTS ..................................28 CAMPS ..............................................11 EXCAVATING......................................29 CHARITABLE GIFTING ......................12 CHILDCARE SERVICES ....................12 F See Also: FABRICS ............................................29 The Cridge Centre for the Family ..51 FINANCIAL SERVICES ......................29 CHILDREN'S CDS & BOOKS ............12 FLOWERS ..........................................30 CHIROPRACTORS ............................13 FUNERAL HOMES ............................30 CHURCHES........................................13 CLINICS / DOCTORS ........................25 H COMPUTERS ....................................25 HAULING ............................................31 CONFERENCE CENTRES HEALTH & WELLNESS ......................31 See: HOME THEATRE................................31 Capernwray Harbour HOTELS Bible Centre........Inside Back Cover See: CONSIGNMENT STORES..................26 Traveller’s Inn ................................7 CONSTRUCTION HOT TUBS ..........................................34 See: Don Mann Excavating Ltd. ..........29 I COUNSELLING ..................................26 INSURANCE SERVICES....................34 See Also: Published by Advantage Benefits Plus..............27 CHRISTIAN INFO SOCIETY INVESTMENTS 1284 A1 Gladstone Ave. See: Victoria, BC V8T1G6 Great Pacific Mortgage ................43 Tel: 250-592-6071 TF: 877-992-6071 Investment Planning Counsel ......29 Fax: 250-475-3141 3 Table of Contents J S JUNK REMOVAL SCHOOLS ..........................................47 See: SELF-PUBLISHING SERVICES Hump 2 D Dump ..........................31 See: Hoffmann-Rondeau K Communications Inc. ............11 KITCHEN CABINETS ........................34 SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ..............51 SENIOR CARE FACILITY ..................51 L SEWING MACHINES LAWYERS ..........................................34 See: LOCKSMITHS ....................................35 The Cloth Castle ..........................29 SOCIAL SERVICES M See: MEDIATION SERVICES ....................35 The Cridge Centre for the Family ..51 MINISTRIES........................................36 STORAGE ..........................................51 MORTGAGES ....................................43 MUSIC T See: TELEVISION ......................................52 Christian Book and Music ............10 TELEVISION - HOME THEATRES ....54 TRAVEL & TRAVEL SERVICES ........54 N NEWSPAPERS ..................................44 U UNIVERSITIES ..................................56 P PAINTERS ..........................................44 W POOL & PATIO WEB SITES ........................................57 See: Vintage Hot Tubs ........................34 PREGNANCY CARE ..........................44 PRESCHOOLS ..................................44 PROPERTY SERVICES ....................44 PROSTHETICS ..................................44 R Business Index REAL ESTATE ....................................45 of all advertisers RESTAURANTS..................................46 located on RETREATS ........................................47 pages 62 & 63 4 The Shepherd’s Guide 5 The Shepherd’s Guide 6 The Shepherd’s Guide Accommodations A ACCOMMODATIONS 7 A Accommodations - Advertising The Shepherd’s Guide ACCOMMODATIONS re st re sto re r ev it a l ize Honeymoon Bay Retreat Bowen Lodge - Steps from Lake Cowichan by the Sea - 17 guest suites with private bath Retreat, Meeting - Conveniently located from Victoria or Nanaimo Conference Centre. - Spacious, equipped meeting rooms (up to 80 guests) Accommodations for groups - Executive Chef offering full dining services Serene waterfront setting - Exercise & massage facilities, hot tub, infra-red sauna, with private beach - Water