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		<title>January 31, 2012 Congregational Supporting Investment Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Congregational Supporting Investment Report as of January 31, 2012 is now available.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/congregational-investment-report/" target="_blank">Congregational Supporting Investment Report </a>as of January 31, 2012 is now available.</p>
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		<title>Happy New Year!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year to all of our Church Extension Fund supporters.  Your 2011 Annual Statements, tax documents (such as your...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year to all of our Church Extension Fund supporters.  Your 2011 Annual Statements, tax documents (such as your T5, T4RSP, T4RIF, etc) and newsletter will be in the mail soon. </p>
<p>The <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/congregational-investment-report/" target="_blank">December 31, 2011 Investment by Congregation Report </a>is now available for all of our CEF Representatives, K.I.D.S. Cooridnators and any other interested individuals. </p>
<p>Have you checked out the<a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/uncategorized/2-new-opportunities-to-support-your-church-or-lutheran-school/"> two new opportunities that </a>CEF is offering for you to help your church or Lutheran School. </p>
<p>RRSP Season is here!  Your RRSP deadline for contributing to your RRSP for the 2011 tax year is <strong>February 29, 2012</strong>.</p>
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		<title>2 New Opportunities to Support Your Church or Lutheran School!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Church Extension Fund is proud to announce the addition of two new products that can help you support the churches...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Church Extension Fund is proud to announce the addition of two new products that can help you support the churches and schools in the Alberta-British Columbia District:</p>
<p><a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Faithful-Servant-Interest-Account1.pdf" target="_blank">Faithful Servant Interest Account</a></p>
<p>- offers depositors with Church Extension Fund the ability to donate a portion of the interest earned on their account(s) to a specific congregation or Lutheran School in the Alberta-British Columbia District.  </p>
<p><a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Building-a-Solid-Foundation-11-x-17-poster1.pdf" target="_blank">Building a Solid Foundation &#8211; Investments that Build Schools </a> </p>
<p>- an oportunity to support Lutheran Schools in the ABC District by chosing a zero percent interest investment so that the school can borrow at zero percent interest for a new building project.  </p>
<p>Please see the information posters above for details and visit our <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/forms/" target="_blank">forms</a> page to complete the deposit form, customer information form (if necessary) and authorization (for Faithful Steward Account).    Contact Church Extension Fund at 1-888-474-0063 (Edmonton local 780-474-0063), email: <a href="mailto:cef@lccabc.ca">cef@lccabc.ca</a> for additional information or assistance with completing the forms.   </p>
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		<title>CEF Congregational Rep Newsletter Available</title>
		<link>http://cef.lccabc.ca/uncategorized/cef-congregational-rep-newsletter-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fall edition of the CEF Congregational Rep / K.I.D.S. Coordinator Newsletter is now available here.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The fall edition of the CEF Congregational Rep / K.I.D.S. Coordinator Newsletter is now available <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/cef-sunday-2011/">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>RRSP / RRIF Interest Rates to be adjusted</title>
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		<comments>http://cef.lccabc.ca/uncategorized/rrsp-rrif-interest-rates-to-be-adjusted/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Effective October 1, 2011, ABC District Investments Ltd. interest rates on RRSP and RRIF&#8217;s will be reduced 1/4 % to better...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Effective October 1, 2011</strong>, ABC District Investments Ltd. interest rates on RRSP and RRIF&#8217;s will be reduced 1/4 % to better reflect the rates in the financial marketplace and the policies of  ABC District Investments Ltd. and Church Extension Fund.</p>
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		<title>Congregational Supporting Investments Report Posted</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The August 31, 2011 Congregational Supporting Investments Report for all CEF Representatives and K.I.D.S. Coordinators is now available here http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/congregational-investment-report/.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The August 31, 2011 Congregational Supporting Investments Report for all CEF Representatives and K.I.D.S. Coordinators is now available here <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/congregational-investment-report/">http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/congregational-investment-report/</a>.</p>
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		<title>Attention: CEF Congregational Representatives, K.I.D.S. Coordinators &amp; Circuit Representatives</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you for your service as a CEF Congregational Representative, K.I.D.S. Coordinator and Circuit Representatives.  Your help is greatly appreciated. ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for your service as a CEF Congregational Representative, K.I.D.S. Coordinator and Circuit Representatives.  Your help is greatly appreciated.  You help us spread the word about CEF and ABC District Investments Ltd. opportunites in the ABC District which provides the funds necessary for the loans to our congregations, schools and other ministries entities for new buildings, renovations and other improvements to ministry facilities. </p>
<p>Now available:</p>
<p>CEF Congregational Representative Newsletter:  <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/CEF-Rep-Newsletter-Summer-2011.pdf">http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/CEF-Rep-Newsletter-Summer-2011.pdf</a></p>
<p>Bulletin and Newsletter Announcements: <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/CEF-Bulletin-and-Newsletter-Announcements-Summer-2011.pdf">http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/CEF-Bulletin-and-Newsletter-Announcements-Summer-2011.pdf</a></p>
<p>The Investments by Congregation Report: <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/June-30-2011-Congregational-Investment-Report.pdf">http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/June-30-2011-Congregational-Investment-Report.pdf</a></p>
<p>Please do not hestiate to contact us if you have any difficulties downloading any of the above. </p>
<p>God&#8217;s blessings to you for an enjoyable and relaxing summer!</p>
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		<title>Lockout at Canada Post</title>
		<link>http://cef.lccabc.ca/uncategorized/canada-post-strike-threatened/</link>
		<comments>http://cef.lccabc.ca/uncategorized/canada-post-strike-threatened/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canada Post is experiencing a labour disruption nationwide. Click here for details.  To avoid a possible delay in receiving your RRIF...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Canada Post is experiencing a labour disruption nationwide. <a href="http://infopost.ca/customer" target="_blank">Click here for details</a>. </p>
<p>To avoid a possible delay in receiving your RRIF payment, interest earned on a CEF term investment, or withdrawal on an account that you would normally receive by cheque, we would encourage you to complete and sign a Preauthorized Debit / Credit Agreement <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/EFT-FORM.pdf">EFT-FORM</a>.  Return the completed form to us by fax (780-477-9829) or email (<a href="mailto:cef@lccabc.ca">cef@lccabc.ca</a>) with a void cheque and we will set up an electronic funds transfer (EFT) so that you receive your funds without delay. </p>
<p>Please do not hesitate to contact us at <a href="mailto:cef@lccabc.ca">cef@lccabc.ca</a> or call 1-888-474-0063 ext 1 if you have any questions or concerns.</p>
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		<title>KIDS KLUB Activity Booklet and more&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:53:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ABC District is being proactive in promoting Biblical literacy, and the KIDS KLUB is part of that.   Church Extension...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ABC District is being proactive in promoting Biblical literacy, and the KIDS KLUB is part of that.   Church Extension Fund is proud to present K.I.D.S. K.L.U.B., a program of Bible Memorization that can be used in conjunction with the K.I.D.S. Stamp program or on its own!   K.I.D.S. stands for Kids Into Discipleship and Stewardship and K.L.U.B. stands for Kids Learning and Understanding the Bible.   Check out the K.I.D.S. K.L.U.B. pages and find activities that will challenge young to old!  Add one of these activitie to your family&#8217;s daily devotions.</p>
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		<title>Congregational Investment Report Now Posted</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 22:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The April 30, 2011 Congregational Supporting Investments Report is now available at http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/congregational-investment-report/]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The April 30, 2011 Congregational Supporting Investments Report is now available at <a href="http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/congregational-investment-report/">http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/congregational-investment-report/</a></p>
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