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.

WE REQUIRE YOUR HELP – completing the Worship Roster for August with the following positions: Lemonade.

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

CHURCH OFFICE will be closed on Monday, July 3^rd.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS – begin July 4^th. The office will be open Tuesday to Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM during the months of July and August.

A BIG THANK YOU – from your Session to all those who helped, brought food and attended the Columbafest picnic. A good time was had by all.

CALLING CARDS – can be used when you are visiting a member of the congregation. These cards are available in the office. Pick up a supply at any time.

YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE CANADA 150 – at Holy Rosary, 169 N Park St., Belleville to pray for our Country, its leaders and citizens Wednesday, July 5 at 1:50pm. If you wish to participate phone 613-968-6829. Light refreshments to follow. All are welcome.

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. Next prayer group will meet on Monday, June 26th at 12:30 PM.

MISTLETOE MARKET WORKBEES has been cancelled for the summer. Keep working on your projects and see you in September. Take care and have a great and safe summer.

CHURCH OFFICE will be closed on Monday, July 3^rd.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS – begin July 4^th. The office will be open Tuesday to Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM during the months of July and August.

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM

                 Mistletoe Work Bees 1 PM

Tuesday – “Come to Lunch” – 12 Noon

Thursday – Quilts for Cancer with Pot Luck Lunch – 10 AM

COMING EVENTS

Sunday, June 25^th – Columbafest Family Sunday Picnic

– After Worship Service          

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SIGN UP SHEET FOR COLUMBAFEST – NEXT SUNDAY – is in the Narthex on board by elevator. Please sign before you leave today if you are able to provide Salad or Dessert to help celebrate this great day. Thank you.

“COME TO LUNCH”: on Tuesday, June 20^th at 12:00 Noon. This is a time for friendship and good food. There is a Sign-up Sheet in the Narthex, by Jack Burke room, if you would like to join us or let the office know at 613-962-8771. Looking forward to seeing you there.

CALLING CARDS – can be used when you are visiting a member of the congregation. These cards are available in the office. Pick up a supply at any time.

WORSHIP ROSTER FOR MONTH OF AUGUST NEEDS YOUR INPUT: These rosters are posted on board in narthex by elevator until August 6th awaiting volunteers to fill in for various functions. This is your chance to volunteer where you want. Please sign your name in spot where you think you can help or phone the office. Thank you.

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM

                 Mistletoe Work Bees 1 PM

Wednesday – Session Meeting 1 PM

Thursday – Quilts for Cancer with Pot Luck Lunch – 10 AM

COMING EVENTS

Tuesday, June 20^th – “Come to Lunch”   – 12Noon

F & M Meeting 7:00 PM

Thursday, June 22^nd – Quilts for Cancer with Pot Luck

Lunch – 10:00 AM

Sunday, June 25^th – Columbafest Family Sunday Picnic

– After Worship Service          

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. Next prayer group will meet on Monday, June 12th at 12:30 PM.

“COME TO LUNCH”: on Tuesday, June 20^th at 12:00 Noon. This is a time for friendship and good food. There is a Sign-up Sheet in the Narthex if you would like to join us or let the office know at 613-962-8771. Looking forward to seeing you there.

 MANY THANKS to all who made donations of snacks and sharing of gifts and talents to support the General Assembly held in Kingston.

THANK YOU from the Finance and Maintenance Team to the congregation for donating items for the Yard Sale, helping with pricing, selling and supporting us yesterday. It was a great day.

 HOW CAN I HELP information sheets that the office has on file may be out of date. Please speak to the office if you wish to update what you have on file and/or you would like volunteer for various areas within the functions of the church.

WORSHIP ROSTER FOR MONTH OF JULY AND AUGUST – NEED YOUR INPUT: These rosters are posted on board in narthex by elevator until June 13th awaiting volunteers to fill in for various functions. This is your chance to volunteer where you want. Please sign your name in spot where you think you can help or phone the office. Thank you.

RECEIVED letter from the “Canadian Bible Society” thanking you, the congregation, for the donation of used stamps. This letter is posted in Narthex for your perusal. Mrs. Beatrice C is our volunteer who makes sure the Canadian Bible Society receives the stamps.

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Tonight – Service of Worship – General Assembly, – 7 PM

Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM

                 Mistletoe Work Bees 1:00 PM

Wednesday – Coffee Hour 10:00 AM

Saturday – Annual Yard Sale and

Columbakids Bake Sale – 8 AM

COMING EVENTS

Monday, June 12th– Prayer Power 12:30 PM

Mistletoe Work Bees 1:00 PM

Wednesday, June 14th – Session 1:00 PM

Tuesday, June 20^th – F & M Meeting 7:00 PM

Thursday, June 22^nd – Quilts for Cancer with Pot Luck

Lunch – 10:00 AM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REV. JENN is attending General Assembly on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. If anyone has any concerns during that time contact the office at 613-962-8771. Rev. Jenn will be in the office on Thursday.

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. Next prayer group will meet on Monday, June 5th at 12:30 PM.

BAKE SALE – added to Yard Sale Event, June 10th– Sponsored by Columbakids. Come out and see what our kids and congregation can bake. Bake Sale begins when the Yard Sale begins. Anyone who is able to help and/or donate baked goods, please speak to Katie C as soon as possible. All donations are welcome!

ANNUAL YARD SALE – Saturday, June 10^th hosted by the Finance and Maintenance Team. Start saving a box for us while you are doing your spring cleaning! Donated items can be left at the church during the week of Monday, June 5 to Friday June 9 during office hours. Help with pricing items on Friday June 9 will be appreciated. If you would like to have your items picked up and brought to the church please call Gary C, or Russ L.

WORSHIP ROSTER FOR MONTH OF JULY AND AUGUST. NEED YOUR INPUT: These rosters are posted on board in narthex by elevator until June 13th awaiting volunteers to fill in for various functions. This is your chance to volunteer where you want. Please sign your name in spot where you think you can help or phone the office. Thank you.

WE INVITE YOU TO Coffee Break WEDNESDAY June 7th, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Looking forward to seeing you there!

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Tonight – Prayer and Praise Service 7 PM

Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM

                 Mistletoe Work Bees 1:00 PM

COMING EVENTS

Sunday, June 4th – Communion Service 10:30 AM

Monday, June 5^th– Prayer Power 12:30 PM

Mistletoe Work Bees 1:00 PM

Wednesday, June 7^th – Coffee Hour 10:00 AM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER POWER… A praying church is a living, growing church. Rev. Jennifer will be hosting a weekly prayer group 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. Next prayer group will meet on Monday, May 29 at 12:30 PM.

CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS – The Campbell Soup Company is no long doing the gift promotions to schools. These labels helped the school to purchase two steel bats and smaller items for their music program before the end of December 2016. The Christian High School thanks our congregation very much for collecting the labels for them

HOW CAN I HELP information sheets that the office has on file may be out of date. Please speak to the office if you wish to update what you have on file and/or you would like volunteer for various areas within the functions of the church.

MANY THANKS – to all those who volunteered their help with the “Come to Lunch” function on May 16^th. The event was a great success with approximately 20 people present. There was much laughter and chatter. It was decided by Session that these funds will be put towards the Loan Repayment

ANNUAL YARD SALE – Saturday, June 10^th hosted by the Finance and Maintenance Team. Start saving a box for us while you are doing your spring cleaning! Donated items can be left at the church during the week of Monday, June 5 to Friday June 9 during office hours. Help with pricing items on Friday June 9 will be appreciated. If you would like to have your items picked up and brought to the church please call Gary C, or Russ L.

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Monday – Office is closed for Statutory Holiday

                 Mistletoe Work Bees 1:00 PM

Thursday – Quilts for Cancer 10:00 AM

COMING EVENTS

May 28^th, Sunday – Prayer and Praise 7:00 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER POWER… A praying church is a living, growing church. Rev. Jennifer will be hosting a weekly prayer group 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. Next prayer group will meet on Monday, May 29 at 12:30 PM.

CHRISTIAN FAMILY BREAKFAST – I would like to thank all the people who came out to the breakfast last Sunday.  You made it a great success.  I also thank the men who cooked, served, washed, cleaned up and purchased the food.  A special thanks to the ladies who supplied the delicious muffins.  Thank You.  Gary C Convener

CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS – The Campbell Soup Company is no long doing the gift promotions to schools. These labels helped the school to purchase two steel bats and smaller items for their music program before the end of December 2016. The Christian High School thanks our congregation very much for collecting the labels for them.

HOW CAN I HELP: Information sheets that the office has on file may be out of date. Please speak to the office if you wish to update what you have on file and/or you would like volunteer for various areas within the functions of the church.

ELDERS ARE STILL NEEDED TO SERVE COMMUNION during the opening worship service of the General Assembly. Session and Sustaining Elders are invited to share in this privilege. Please speak to Rev. Jennifer after the service if you would like to help. A rehearsal will take place on May 30 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s, Kingston.

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Monday – Prayer Power 12:30 PM

                 Mistletoe Work Bees 1:00 PM

Tuesday – Soup and Sandwich Lunch 12:00 pm

F & M Meeting 7:00 pm

Thursday – Session Meeting 1:00 PM

COMING EVENTS

May 25^th, Thursday – Quilts for Cancer 10:00 AM

May 28^th, Sunday – Prayer and Praise 7:00 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER POWER… A praying church is a living, growing church. Rev. Jennifer will be hosting a weekly prayer group beginning Monday, May 15th at 12:30 p.m. 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.

“NEW” COME TO A SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH on Tuesday, May 16^th at 12:00 Noon. This is a time for friendship and good food. There is a Sign-up Sheet in the Narthex if you would like to join us or let the office know at 613-962-8771. Looking forward to seeing you there.

ELDERS ARE STILL NEEDED TO SERVE COMMUNION during the opening worship service of the General Assembly. Session and Sustaining Elders are invited to share in this privilege. Please speak to Rev. Jennifer after the service if you would like to help. A rehearsal will take place on May 30 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s, Kingston.

CAR POOLS FOR OPENING WORSHIP… Would you like to car pool to the Opening Worship service of the General Assembly? Those interested are asked to contact the office, by phone or email, and let us know if you would like to be either a driver or a passenger

Sun. June 4 – Wed. June 7

Opening Worship – June 4^th, 7 P.M.

St. Andrew’s Kingston

Sederunts – Queen’s University

THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA

Monday – Mistletoe Work Bees 1:00 PM

COMING EVENTS

May 14^th, Sunday – Christian Family Breakfast 9:00 am

May 16^th, Tuesday – Soup and Sandwich Lunch 12:00 pm

F & M Meeting 7:00 pm

May 18^th, Thursday – Session Meeting 1:00 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christian Family Breakfast: The men of St. Columba will be hosting this annual event on Sunday, May 14th at 9:00am. Bring your family and friends for a great breakfast and Christian fellowship, and stay for the Christian Family Sunday Service at 10:30!

“NEW” COME TO A SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH on Tuesday, May 16^th at 12:00 Noon. This is a time for friendship and good food. There is a Sign-up Sheet in the Narthex if you would like to join us or let the office know at 613-962-8771. Looking forward to seeing you there.

ATTENTION ALL MEN: Please gather with John after the Service to prepare for Mother’s Day “Serenade”.