Sunday, December 24th
MORNING SERVICE 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
10:30 AM – COME AND ENJOY A SERVICE OF ANCIENT LESSONS AND CAROLS
CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE:
THE CHRIST CANDLE
7:00 pm – WE WELCOME YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOUR
Free will offering goes to “Presbyterians Sharing”
Nov 26 Old-fashioned Potluck Supper 5:30 p.m.
Followed by Prayer and Praise Service
Nov 28 “People of the Nativity” Advent Study begins
(weekly until Dec 19) 1:30 p.m./7:00 p.m.
Dec 3 1st Sunday in Advent – Communion 10:30 a.m.
Ordination of Elders
The Candle of Hope
Dec 10 2nd Sunday in Advent 10:30 a.m.
The Candle of Peace
Dec 14 Memorial Tree of Lights 6:30 p.m.
Dec 17 3rd Sunday in Advent 10:30 a.m.
The Candle of Joy – Columbakids lead worship
Dec 24 4th Sunday in Advent 10:30 a.m.
Come enjoy a service of readings and carols
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Family Service 7:00 p.m.
The Christ Candle
Dec 31 1st Sunday after Christmas/New Year’s Eve
10:30 a.m.
Prepare to welcome the New Year in worship!
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM
Tuesday – Advent Bible Study 1:30 PM
Thursday – Memorial Tree of Lights – 6:30 PM
COMING EVENTS
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service – 10:30 AM & 7 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHRISTMAS SHARING: the Session of St. Columba is asking the congregation once again to support Christmas Sharing by way of a “Monetary Donation”. The goal is to help as many families as possible ($100 helps a family of 4). Last year the total raised was $1,586.00. Let us see if we can match and /or surpass this amount. If you would like to donate, mark on your offering envelope “Christmas Sharing”. Let us get behind this worthwhile outreach into our community.
TREE OF LIGHTS: As the Christmas Season approaches remember friends and family by purchasing a light to place on the Memorial Tree of Lights. Cost is $10 per light. The lighting of this tree will take place on Thursday, December 14th @ 6:30 PM. Please see Katie Cox to purchase light(s) and submit names you wish to be remembered. Light refreshments will follow the tree lighting.
THANK YOU – everyone who helped make Mistletoe Market a success this year. We are having a wrap up meeting on Monday afternoon- Nov 27th at 1 PM to decide how we are going to distribute funds. Everyone who helped is welcome to attend. Coffee will be served.
THANK YOU to all who helped prepare and serve the Presbytery lunch on November 21. We all enjoyed the time of fellowship around a delicious meal, and the hospitality of the congregation. It was a blessing to be cared for by the people of God. – Rev. Jennifer (Clerk of Presbytery)
WORSHIP ROSTER – for month of January has been completed. Pick up yours today. Please make the appropriate arrangements with others and inform the office when the changes have been made
COOKIE CAPER – ATTENTION ALL BAKERS: Mark your calendars – Tuesday, December 19th, 9:30 AM – We provide cookies for our shut-ins and members who are ill. If you can bring a batch of cookies they will be greatly appreciated. We are also looking for volunteers to help package and then deliver the packages.
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR – LET’S MAKE A CHOIR: Sunday December 10th – 2:30 PM. Under the Direction of Michael Faulkner At St. Columba Presbyterian Church Belleville, Ontario. Free Will Offering.
OFFERING ENVELOPES – for 2018 are ready for pick-up in the narthex. Take yours home today.
PRAYER POWER… A praying church is a living growing church. The weekly prayer group will meet in the Jack Burke Room. Come as you are, a loved child of God who is called to commune with God and with others, through the power, and the comfort, of prayer. All are welcome. THE NEXT PRAYER GROUP WILL MEET ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th AT 12:30 PM.
SPECIALTHANKS TO MICHAEL MOREAU FOR LEADING US IN SPECIAL MUSIC AND THANK YOU TO ALL OTHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Today – Final day for Session Nominations
Final day to bring back Operation Christmas Child
Shoe Boxes
Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM
Mistletoe Market Work Bees 1:00 PM
Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
Saturday – Mistletoe Market – 9:00 AM
COMING EVENTS
November 21 – Presbytery of Kingston – 9:00 AM
F & M Meeting – 7:00 PM
November 23 – Session Meeting – 1:00 PM
November 26- Church Family Dinner followed by
Prayer and Praise – 5:30 PM
THANK YOU for the prayers, support, and cards with regards to my recent surgery and recovery. All were a great inspiration to Ken and myself. – Lina F
ROHINGYA CRISIS – The Presbyterian Church in Canada is responding to this thru PWS&D and the Canadian Government is matching donations up until November 28th. Mark envelopes as “Rohingya Crisis” if you would like to donate to this relief fund.
THE FURNITURE in the narthex was purchased with the 2016 interest from the Living Trust Fund, approved for this purpose at the annual meeting in March of this year as we continue to update our facilities in our growing ministry in the community.
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM
Mistletoe Market Work Bees 1:00 PM
Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
COMING EVENTS
November 12 – Final day for Session Nominations
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are due
November 18 – Mistletoe Market – All Day
November 21 – Presbytery of Kingston – 9:00 AM
F & M Meeting – 7:00 PM
November 23 – Session Meeting – 1:00 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYER POWER… A praying church is a living growing church. The weekly prayer group will meet in the Jack Burke Room. Come as you are, a loved child of God who is called to commune with God and with others, through the power, and the comfort, of prayer. All are welcome. THE NEXT PRAYER GROUP WILL MEET ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH AT 12:30 PM.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Many thanks to the volunteers who helped deliver meals in October. You make a huge difference in the lives of the recipients. The Volunteer Christmas Tea will be held at Maranatha Church, Tuesday, December 5th at noon.
CHRISTMAS SHARING: the Session of St. Columba is asking the congregation once again to support Christmas Sharing by way of a “Monetary Donation”. The goal is to help as many families as possible ($100 helps a family of 4). Last year the total raised was $1,586.00. Let us see if we can match and /or surpass this amount. If you would like to donate, mark on your offering envelope “Christmas Sharing”. Let us get behind this worthwhile outreach into our community
ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, the congregation was made aware of the need to replace the hydraulic hoses on the elevator. These repairs must be completed immediately at a cost of $2,114.40 plus applicable taxes. In the spring of 2018 the air conditioning unit for the narthex and offices must be replaced, with a cost of $5,500.00 plus H.S.T. These costs have come as unexpected items for the congregation to address. We will appreciate the help you can give to the Finance and Maintenance Team as they meet these obligations. Please note these costs are in addition to the regular, ongoing costs of maintaining the church building for ministry. Thank you.
Election of Elders… The Session of St. Columba Church has resolved to hold an election of ruling elders who will serve on the Session for a six-year term beginning January 1, 2018. Nominations will be received October 29th, November 5th & 12th, with the election, by secret ballot, being held after worship on November 19th. All communicant members of St. Columba Church are eligible to submit nominations and vote in the election. If you did not receive your information, please let the office know. Place nominations in sealed signed envelope in the White Box on table in Narthex.
HELP FILL A BOX! The Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes have returned. We need your help this year! There will be examples of what can go in a box, information and brochures that every family can take home. Boxes due back by November 12th. “Help build the mountain at the front of the Church”
LUNCH FOR PRESBYTERY – On November 21st, we have the privilege of hosting the Presbytery of Kingston for a luncheon. In the Narthex you will find a sign-up sheet for helpers. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
FREE BOOKS!! The church library has been downsized and moved into the Jack Burke Room. Please take a look through the books on the table in the narthex and take what you would like. The books are yours to keep! You may make a freewill donation if you wish. Whatever is left after November 12th will be taken to Bibles for Mission. Books in the Jack Burke Room are available for browsing or borrowing!
THE FURNITURE in the narthex was purchased with the 2016 interest from the Living Trust Fund, approved for this purpose at the annual meeting in March of this year as we continue to update our facilities in our growing ministry in the community.
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Today – Prayer and Praise 7:00 PM
Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM
Mistletoe Market Work Bees 1:00 PM
Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
Thursday – Session Meeting 1:00 PM
COMING EVENTS
November 1st– Coffee Hour – 10:30 AM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Election of Elders… The Session of St. Columba Church has resolved to hold an election of ruling elders who will serve on the Session for a six-year term beginning January 1, 2018. Nominations will be received October 29th, November 5th & 12th, with the election, by secret ballot, being held after worship on November 19th. All communicant members of St. Columba Church are eligible to submit nominations and vote in the election. If you did not receive your information please let the office know. Place nominations in sealed signed envelope in the White Box on table in Narthex.
LUNCH FOR PRESBYTERY – On November 21st, we have the privilege of hosting the Presbytery of Kingston for a luncheon. In the Narthex you will find a sign up sheet for helpers. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Mistletoe Market is on November 18th.
MEALS ON WHEELS – become a volunteer during the month of October. Please speak to Marion G – and/or sign schedule in Narthex. (Next to elevator)
WORSHIP ROSTER – for month of November has been completed. Pick up your copy today.
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM
Mistletoe Market Work Bees 1:00 PM
Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
Tuesday – F & M Meeting 7:00 PM
Wednesday – Quilts for Cancer 10:00 AM
COMING EVENTS
October 22nd – Prayer and Praise 7:00 PM
October 26th – Session Meeting 1 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Election of Elders… The Session of St. Columba Church has resolved to hold an election of ruling elders who will serve on the Session for a six-year term beginning January 1, 2018. Nominations will be received October 29th, November 5th & 12th, with the election, by secret ballot, being held after worship on November 19th. All communicant members of St. Columba Church are eligible to submit nominations and vote in the election. Please pick up your package of information, including a letter to explain the process, a list of those eligible to be elected to the Session and a nomination form, today. Remaining packages will be mailed this week.
MEALS ON WHEELS – become a volunteer during the month of October. Please speak to Marion G and/or sign schedule in Narthex. (Next to elevator)
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Monday – Thanksgiving Holiday – Office is closed
COMING EVENTS
October 16th Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
Prayer Power 12:30 PM
Mistletoe Market Work Bees 1:00 PM
October 17th – F & M Meeting 7:00 PM
October 19th – Quilts for Cancer 10:00 AM
October 22nd – Prayer and Praise 7:00 PM
October 26th – Session Meeting 1 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Mistletoe Market is being held on November 18th. We need to come together to make this a success. We are holding a meeting on Monday October 16th to do the final planning. We urgently need your input and help. See you on the 16th. Your Mistletoe Market Team
PURCHASE your bags for the Christmas Child Shoe Boxes from your Mistletoe Market Team. Cost $1.00 each.
MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY BEGINS October 16 at 7:30 in the Activity Room at St. Columba. We will begin with John Ortberg’s “Who is this Man”. Jesus is history’s most familiar figure. His impact on the world is immense and non-accidental. From the Dark Ages to post- modernity he is the man who won’t go away. And yet…… Come join us.
FOLK NIGHT – at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Stirling featuring Morley Mitchell and Friends on Saturday, October 14th from 7 to 9 PM. Pay as you can. Come join in the fun.
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM
Mistletoe Market Work Bees 1:00 PM
Wednesday – Coffee Hour 10:00 AM
COMING EVENTS
October 16th Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU – Michael Faulkner for leading us in music during the Service today.
HELP FILL A BOX! The Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes have returned. We need your help this year! Join the ColumbaKids at the back of the Narthex on October 1st to put together your box and take it home. There will be examples of what can go in a box, information and brochures that every family can take home. National drop off week is the middle of November so please return the Shoeboxes by November 12th.
WANT TO DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICE OF YOUR FAITH? Why not register for the 6 week on line course Spiritual and Religious Diversity in our Neighbourhood with instructor the Rev. Dr. Andrew Irvine. The course runs from Oct 16 to Nov 27. For more information and to register go to www.knox.utoronto.ca (Click on Study at Knox, non-degree program, lay education)
WE INVITE YOU TO COFFEE BREAK WEDNESDAY AT 10:00 AM