THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

After service today – Choir Practice

Tonight – Prayer and Praise 7:00 PM

Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM

Mistletoe Market Work Bees 1:00 PM

Thursday – Session Meeting 1:00 PM

COMING EVENTS 

October 1^st – World Communion Sunday

October 16^th Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

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 1^st 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 12^th.

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)

OCTOBER WORSHIP ROSTER… has been completed. Please make the appropriate arrangements with others and inform the office when the changes have been made

THE MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY will kick off a new season of Study by joining in a potluck supper at Mitchell’s Farmhouse on Monday Oct 2 /17 from 4-8 pm. Come join us for a ham supper and time of fellowship and sharing. Please bring either a salad or dessert.
We will begin studies on Monday 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 with us as we explore just who Jesus is.

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Monday – Prayer of Power 12:30 PM

Mistletoe Market Work Bees 1:00 PM

Tuesday – Finance and Maintenance Meeting 7:00 PM

Thursday – Quilts for Cancer 10:00 AM

COMING EVENTS

September 24^th Prayer and Praise 7:00 PM

September 28^th Session Meeting 1:00 PM

October 16^th Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER WORSHIP ROSTER… the computer in the church office crashed this week, meaning the data is inaccessible until another is purchased. This includes information for the worship roster. If there are changes that need to be made for October, please make the appropriate arrangements with others and inform the office when the changes have been made. 

PRAYER AND PRAISE SERVICE is beginning its new monthly season on Sunday, September 24^th at 7:00 PM

THE MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY will kick off a new season of Study by joining in a potluck supper at Mitchell’s Farmhouse on Monday Oct 2 /17 from 4-8 pm. Come join us for a ham supper and time of fellowship and sharing. Please bring either a salad or dessert.
We will begin studies on Monday 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 with us as we explore just who Jesus is.

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM

Mistletoe Market Work Bees 12:30 PM

COMING EVENTS

September 19th F & M Meeting 7:00 PM

September 21^st Quilts for Cancer – 10:00 AM

September 28^th Session Meeting 1:00 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome back – Rev. Jenn

CHOIR PRACTICE will begin on Sunday, September 17th Following the Worship Service. Those interested in being a part of this ministry please speak to John Brewster.

FREE SENIORS EXERCISE PROGRAM through the VON takes place here every Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 2:30-3:30 PM. If you have questions or concerns please speak to Phyllis M.

WE ARE MAKING A COLLECTION OF SMALL ITEMS TO HELP NANCY B’S DAUGHTER, JANET, START OVER after losing everything to a fire at the end of July. Janet now has a new place to live and is moving in on the 15th. A list is posted on the window of the Jack Burke room and a blue box is provided to put the items in. If you can help with any of these items, please add to the boxes. They will be delivered next Sunday.

THE FLOWERS PLACED in the Sanctuary this morning are from the family of MILDRED P. Let us remember them in our prayers 

THANK YOU, Ken Fraser, for leading us in worship service this morning.

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA 

WEDNESDAY: Coffee Hour from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

COMING EVENTS

September 10^th Kick Off Sunday with Potluck Lunch

September 11^th Prayer Power 12:30 PM

September 11^th Mistletoe Market Work Bees 12:30 PM

September 19th F & M Meeting 7:00 PM

September 21^st Quilts for Cancer – 10:00 AM

September 28^th Session Meeting 1:00 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 The Office will be closed Monday,September 4^th.

Fall Kick Off Sunday is September 10^th, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. to begin a new season of Worship, Study, Fellowship, and Service. Followed by a pot luck lunch. A SIGN UP SHEET FOR THE POT LUCK LUNCH is in the Narthex. Please sign it if you are attending and share with us what you may be bringing – Main Dish or Dessert. Thank you.

CHOIR PRACTICE will begin on Sunday, September 17th following the Worship Service. Those interested in being a part of this ministry please speak to John Brewster.

THANK YOU for the prayers, cards, and concern in my recent health crisis. My family and I have appreciated the expressions of encouragement, as the process of rehabilitation is slow. I look forward to returning to St. Columba as soon as possible. -Sincerely, Mary J

FREE SENIORS EXERCISE PROGRAM through the VON will begin here at St. Columba beginning Sept. 6^th. Class times are from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesday and/or Friday. There is a Sign-Up Sheet on the Bulletin Board next to the elevator if you are interested in taking part in this great program. If you have questions or concerns please speak to Phyllis M

Coming Events

September 6^th Coffee Hour from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

September 10^th Kick Off Sunday with Potluck Lunch

September 11^th Prayer Power 12:30 PM

September 11^th Mistletoe Market Work Bees 12:30 PM

September 19th F & M Meeting 7:00 PM

September 21^st Quilts for Cancer – 10:00 AM

September 28^th Session Meeting 1:00 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fall Kick Off Sunday is September 10^th, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. to begin a new season of Worship, Study, Fellowship, and Service. Followed by a potluck lunch.

PRAYER POWER… A praying church is a living growing church. The weekly prayer group will meet in the Jack Burke Room. Come to pray, silently or out loud, with sisters and brothers who are dedicated to building the faithful health and vitality of our congregation, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the Church throughout the world. Come to lift your personal requests as you feel moved. 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. BECAUSE THE OFFICE IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS DURING THE SUMMER THE NEXT PRAYER GROUP WILL MEET ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH AT 12:30 PM. Let us continue to pray for our congregation, community and world until we meet again as a group!

THE REV. JENNIFER IS ON HOLIDAYS UP TO AND INCLUDING SEPTEMBER 4th. If you require pastoral support or have an emergency need during this time, please call The Rev. Dr. Morley Mitchell (613-966-6834) or Clerk of Session, Jane C or the Church Office (613-962-8771) during office hours which are Tues. to Thurs. (9:00 AM-1:00 PM). Please pray for Rev. Jenn and her family as they share this time of rest, relaxation, and renewal of energy and spirit.

THOSE SUPPLYING THE PULPIT DURING REV. JENN’S HOLIDAYS:

            Aug 27^th: Mike Mundell

Sept 3^rd:   Ken Fraser

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW: The refrigerator in the Kitchen that the church has had for years has refused to work properly. Therefore, needless to say, it needed to be replaced. A new refrigerator was donated by Smitty’s New and Used Appliances. THANK YOU to Ken Fraser for making sure that the fridge was sent up properly (level etc.) so that it can be used for many years to come.

Announcements

A Big Thank You to Sherman S and John Brewster for leading us in Worship this Sunday with “The Stories Behind the Hymn”. And thank you to all contributed to make the Service a success.

Worship Ministry Schedules for September are available for pick up in the Narthex. Thank you to all who take part in this important ministry of the Church.

Fall Kick Off Sunday is September 10, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. to begin a new season of Worship, Study, Fellowship, and Service. Followed by a potluck lunch.

THE REV. JENNIFER IS ON HOLIDAYS UP TO AND INCLUDING SEPTEMBER 4th. If you require pastoral support or have an emergency need during this time, please call The Rev. Dr. Morley Mitchell (613-966-6834) or Clerk of Session, Jane C or the Church Office (613-962-8771) during office hours which are Tues. to Thurs. (9:00 AM-1:00 PM). Please pray for Rev. Jenn and her family as they share this time of rest, relaxation, and renewal of energy and spirit.

THOSE SUPPLYING THE PULPIT DURING REV. JENN’S HOLIDAYS:

            Aug 20^th: The Rev. Ted Thompson

Aug 27^th: Mike Mundell

Sept 3^rd:   Ken Fraser

PRAYER POWER… A praying church is a living growing church. The weekly prayer group will meet in the Jack Burke Room. Come to pray, silently or out loud, with sisters and brothers who are dedicated to building the faithful health and vitality of our congregation, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the Church throughout the world. Come to lift your personal requests as you feel moved. 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. BECAUSE THE OFFICE IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS DURING THE SUMMER THE NEXT PRAYER GROUP WILL MEET ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 12:30 PM. Let us continue to pray for our congregation, community and world until we meet again as a group!

PWS&D RESPONDS TO BC WILDFIRES

As wildfires remain active in British Columbia, please pray for affected communities and first responders. Donations may be made to PWS&D in support of physical and emotional recovery for those impacted by the fires. Mail a cheque to the office, give through your church, donate online, or call 1-800-619-7301. Please mark donations for “BC Fires.” Learn more at WeRespond.ca/bc-wildfires.

LET US NOT FORGET the various outreach projects that we as a congregation continue to help:

Aluminum Cans – Columbakids

Used Stamps – Canadian Bible Society

Canadian Tire Money – Evangel Hall

Tabs from Aluminum Cans – March of Dimes

DID YOU KNOW THAT we have volunteers from this congregation, representing our church, who give their time on one Monday a month to help at the Coffee Bar at Hastings Manor?

VOLUNTEERS from the congregation also help with “Meals on Wheels” at least 2 times a year.

MISTLETOE MARKET AND THE ANNUAL YARD SALE are always a great success because of many helping hands from our congregation.

A BIG THANK YOU to Greg Pinchin for the picture taken on Columbafest Sunday to celebrate “Columbafest- Canada 150” If any one wishes a print please speak to Phyllis in the office.

THE SERVICE OF “The Story Behind the Hymn” will be on Sunday August 13th. Today is the deadline to tell John or Sherman what hymn you would like to share. If you are interested in taking part and/or want to help please let them know.

THE REV. JENNIFER WILL BE ON HOLIDAYS JULY 31 – SEPTEMBER 4th INCLUSIVE. If you require pastoral support or have an emergency need during this time, please call The Rev. Dr. Morley Mitchell (613-966-6834) or Clerk of Session, Jane C or the Church Office (613-962-8771 during office hours which are Tues. to Thurs. (9:00 AM-1:00 PM). Please pray for Rev. Jenn and her family as they share this time of rest, relaxation, and renewal of energy and spirit.

THOSE SUPPLYING THE PULPIT DURING REV. JENN’S HOLIDAYS:

            Aug 6th: Ken Fraser

Aug 13^th: The Story Behind the Hymn

Aug 20^th: The Rev. Ted Thompson

Aug 27^th: Mike Mundell

Sept 3^rd:  Ken Fraser

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE SERVICE OF “THE STORY BEHIND THE HYMN” will be on Sunday August 13th. If you are interested in taking part and/or want to help please speak to John B or Sherman S.

PRAYER POWER… A praying church is a living growing church. The weekly prayer group will meet in the Jack Burke Room. Come to pray, silently or out loud, with sisters and brothers who are dedicated to building the faithful health and vitality of our congregation, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the Church throughout the world. Come to lift your personal requests as you feel moved. 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. BECAUSE THE OFFICE IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS DURING THE SUMMER THE NEXT PRAYER GROUP WILL MEET ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 12:30 PM.

Let us continue to pray for our congregation, community and world until we meet again as a group!

PWS&D RESPONDS TO BC WILDFIRES

As wildfires remain active in British Columbia, please pray for affected communities and first responders. Donations may be made to PWS&D in support of physical and emotional recovery for those impacted by the fires. Mail a cheque to the office, give through your church, donate online, or call 1-800-619-7301. Please mark donations for “BC Fires.” Learn more at WeRespond.ca/bc-wildfires.

Invitation to Communion

You and Your Family are invited to renew your relationship with Christ and His Church in a celebration of . . . .

The Lord’s Supper On Sunday July 30th at 10:30 AM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE SERVICE OF “THE STORY BEHIND THE HYMN” will be on Sunday August 13th. If you are interested in taking part and/or want to help please speak to John Brewster or Sherman Switzer.

PRAYER POWER… A praying church is a living growing church. The weekly prayer group will meet in the Jack Burke Room. Come to pray, silently or out loud, with sisters and brothers who are dedicated to building the faithful health and vitality of our congregation, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the Church throughout the world. Come to lift your personal requests as you feel moved. 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. BECAUSE THE OFFICE IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS DURING THE SUMMER THE NEXT PRAYER GROUP WILL MEET ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 12:30 PM.

WORSHIP ROSTER for month August has been completed and placed in Narthex. Pick up yours today.