Please Note: The Office Has Returned To Regular Hours

This Week at St. Columba

September 13^th – Tuesday, F & M Meeting 7:00 PM

September 15^th – Thursday, Quilts for Cancer – 10:00 AM

Coming Events

 September 19^th – Monday, Coffee Party at 7:00 PM

September 20^th – Tuesday, Coffee Party 10:30 AM

September 21^st – Wednesday, Coffee Party 1:30 PM

September 24^th – Saturday, Coffee Party 10:30 AM

September 29^{th –} Session Meeting 7:00 PM

What is your favourite hymn? During our Thanksgiving Sunday service on Oct. 9^th we will be singing some of the hymns that have helped to shape us in our faith. You are invited to submit your favourite from the Book of Praise with a note about why you are thankful for that hymn. Forms are available in the narthex. Please make your submissions by Oct. 3rd. We look forward to singing your special hymns with you!

WELCOME BACK – Fall’s upon us – It is time to think about MISTLETOE MARKET. It will be here before we know it.  Work Bees will start on Monday September 12th at 1pm in the MacLean Hall. Come and join us.   A planning meeting is scheduled for Monday September 19th at 1pm.  We need your input so plan to attend and lend your ideas.  It takes all of us as a congregation to make this annual event a success. 

Have you ever considered signing up for “My Congregation’s Par Plan” (Pre-authorized Payment or PAP)? If so, please speak to Phyllis MacKenzie to see how it can be arranged. Thank you.

The “I Never Knew” Samaritan’s Purse Trailer Tour – For everyone in your church, parish or community organization. For the first time, the “I Never Knew” Trailer Tour is coming to Belleville.  This tour will only be in Belleville for a short time.  Everyone is welcome to come and see the journey their Operation Christmas Child box goes through to reach their special child and all that these boxes have to offer the community they end up in.  It is a lot more than you think.  These boxes are often a small way into a community but so much more follows.  Come find out all that Samaritan’s Purse does, through your boxes, for children and families throughout the world.  When you finished your tour, you’ll say, “I never knew”.  Please share the information below with all your members and parishioners and feel free to print the information in your bulletins.  Everyone is welcome.

“I Never Knew” Trailer Tour – OPEN TO EVERYONE

Date: Sunday, September 18^th, 2016

Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: St. Michael’s Parish Parking Lot, 296

Church Street, Belleville, ON

This Week at St. Columba

September 7^th Coffee Hour from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

September 11^th Kick Off Sunday with Potluck Lunch

Coming Events

September 13^th F & M Meeting 7:00 PM

September 15^th Quilts for Cancer – 10:00 AM

September 29^th Session Meeting 7:00 PM

Announcements

Fall Kick Off Sunday is September 11^th, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. This begins a new season of Worship, Study, Fellowship, and Service. Followed by a Pot Luck Lunch.

Sign Up Sheet for Pot Luck Lunch is in the Narthex. Please sign if you are attending and share with us what you maybe bringing – Main Dish or Dessert. Thank you.

Choir Practice will begin on Sunday, September 18^th following the Worship Service.

WE INVITE YOU TO Coffee Break WEDNESDAY September 7th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Session Members please note that the next Session Meeting will be on September 29^th. (One week later than usual)

… From
Mr. & Mrs. Heath
(Rev. Jenn’s Parents)

Please extend to the people of St. Columba my heartfelt thanks for the beautiful card I received today.

We always feel so welcome when we come to Jennifer’s and must admit to a little bit of feeling that we are part of your congregation even when we are here at home though we are far away.

The card and encouraging wishes helped make our day brighter today.

God Bless you all

Elaine Heath

Fall Kick Off Sunday is September 11^th, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. to begin a new season of Worship, Study, Fellowship, and Service. Followed by a potluck lunch.

Choir Practice will begin on Sunday, September 11th following the Worship Service

The Rev. Jennifer will be on holidays August 8^th – September 5th 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 14th: The Rev Ed Bentley

Aug 21st: The Rev Ed Bentley

Aug 28th: The Story Behind the Hymn

Sept 4^th:   Ken Fraser

The Service of “The Story Behind the Hymn” will be on Sunday August 28^th. If you are interested in taking part and/or want to help please speak to Sherman S.

 Fall Kick Off Sunday is September 11^th, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. to begin a new season of Worship, Study, Fellowship, and Service. Followed by a potluck lunch.

Strategic Planning… Would you like to help us take the next step in discerning God’s direction for our ministry at St. Columba? The Elders invite anyone who is interested in helping us plan congregational Coffee Parties (to be held early in the fall) to join for a planning session. Would you like to host/co-host a party? Design the invitation? Determine possible questions to be discussed? If you feel drawn to plan any part of these fellowship events, come to the church on Tuesday, August 2^nd, at 7:00 p.m. We would love to have your input to this next important step as we discern how God is calling us to serve our Lord together! Please contact the church office to let us know you plan to attend.

 The Service of “The Story Behind the Hymn” will be on Sunday August 28^th. If you are interested in taking part and/or want to help please speak to Sherman S.

Bags for the “Operation Christmas Child” Shoe Boxes: It was discovered that the boxes break down over time. When you buy a bag the CHILD now has a personal bag to store their treasures in. Help support Mistletoe Market by purchasing a gift bag to include with your shoe box cost $1.00

This morning, Ken F. is leading us in Worship. Thank you very much Ken.

My deepest thanks to the Session for the lovely gift basket and cake to celebrate my 10th anniversary as Minister at St. Columba. It is truly a blessing to serve among you, God’s people who gather for worship and service in this community. Bruce, Corey, Logan and I are so thankful to be a part of this congregation. Thank you for your love over the past 10 years, and may we share this ministry for many more! – Rev. Jennifer

Rev. Jennifer will be attending Canada Youth 2016 from Monday, July 4^th to Sunday July 10^th. The Rev. Dr. Morley Mitchell will be available in her absence. If you require pastoral support or have an emergency need during this time telephone the Church Office at 613-962-8771 Tues-Thurs 9:00 AM -1:00 PM or Clerk of Session Jane C.

There are extra Tomato Plants received from the program co-ordinator of the Community Development Council of Quinte. (They are by the far rain barrel). If anyone can use them please take because the garden plots are full.

COLUMBAFEST: SUNDAY JUNE 26^th, 2016 BEGINNING AT 10:30 AM. COME JOIN THE FUN BRING YOUR FRIENDS TO ENJOY COLUMBAKIDS WORSHIP SERVICE, BBQ, PICNIC, AND MORE…….

Worship Roster for Month of August is posted on office door 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.

Mistletoe Market Work Bees meet on Monday at 1 PM. Please speak to Maureen C. for details. June 20th will be the last meeting until September.

Hospice Quinte provides palliative care and bereavement support – free of charge – in Belleville Quinte West. Free Patient Volunteer Training: If you are wishing to be a volunteer who visits Palliative Patients in the Quinte Region, this is your opportunity to participate in our training program- Evening Sessions begin Tuesday, September 27^th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and runs for 10 consecutive weeks. Pre-registration is required. Please call 613-966-6610 or email wecare@hospice-quinte.ca.

We are pleased to announce that Val P. has accepted the position of Treasurer for St. Columba.

Coming Events

Columbafest – Annual Family Picnic – After Service June 26 Rain or Shine

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

Worship Roster for Month of August is posted on office door 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.

Mistletoe Market Work Bees meet every Monday, at 1 PM in MacLean Hall. Bring your ideas to make this year’s Mistletoe Market a success.

Flowers placed in the Narthex are from the family of Iona McInroy. May God, thru Jesus Christ, comfort all those close to her.