Meals on Wheels: needs volunteers for the 5 Thursdays in October. If you would like to help, please sign the schedule in the Narthex or contact Marion Grebby at 613-966-7983.
What is your favourite hymn? During our Thanksgiving Sunday service on Oct. 11th 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. 4th. We look forward to singing your special hymns with you!
We all have things for which we are thankful. God is generous with blessings, and it is a privilege to offer our gratitude in worship. You are invited to give thanks for your life’s blessings during the Thanksgiving Sunday service on Oct. 11th. Please take a “Thanks-Offering” slip from the narthex and write what you are thankful for. Slips will be available on Sept 27th, Oct. 4th and 11th. There will be an opportunity for you to give your personal thanks to God when these papers are collected and presented as a special offering during the Oct. 11th service. Remember your blessings, and give thanks as we worship on Thanksgiving Sunday.
Syria Crisis: Donations to PWS&D can be made through your church (there are envelopes in Narthex or mark on your regular church envelopes), mailing cheque to church office, donating online or calling 1-800-619-7301 Extension 291.Please mark all donations “Syria Crisis”. All donated funds will be matched until December 31, 2015. For more information see the Presbyterian Church website (www.presbyterian.ca) which includes a copy of the letter from our Moderator, The Reverend Karen R. Horst. There is a copy of this letter in the Narthex.
Please share your gifts & talents. We are looking for people to serve in our Sunday morning ministries. Such as: Audio/Visual equipment (sound and projection), Coffee and Nursery, Greeting and Offering. For more information or to volunteer please telephone the office at 613-962-8771.
From Nightlight: Join many local charities October 3, in the Ride for Refuge, a fantastically fun bike-a-thin (and walk-a-thon), supporting charities serving the vulnerable, exploited and displaced. Nightlight Canada is the proud host charity and we are seeking riders, walkers and volunteers. For more information, please contact nightlight at events@nightlightcanada.com
Mistletoe Market Work Bees: will begin meeting again on Mondays from 1:00 – 3:30 PM at St. Columba in the East Room. Come for a little while, or and stay for the whole time. Many hands make light work, so we look forward to working together.
Mid- Week Coffee Break: You are invited to come for coffee/tea and fellowship on Wednesday mornings from 10-11 AM beginning Sept 16th. Looking forward to seeing you there!
All Fair Trade Coffee is on Sale at a special price of $10.99 through Ten Thousand Villages. Orders forms are in Narthex. Orders can be placed in the envelope outside the secretary’s office no later than Thursday Morning Sept 17th so that office can let the store in Picton know the number we want to order.
Men’s Breakfast will take place on Saturday Sept. 26 at 8:30 AM. More information to follow. Guest Speaker is Max Chamberlain to talk about the good works of Alcohol Anonymous (AA).
Monday Night Bible Study: will begin on Oct. 26th at 7:30 PM in the Activity Room. This is a 6 week study entitled: “You’ll get through this” by Max Lucado
There will not be any PROJECTION SCREEN during the service on August 9th. We are still looking for people who would like to share their gifts. Maybe you’d like to volunteer to learn how to run the projector or the sound system in the future so that the screen may be used every week in the future. The projection and sound system are an important addition to church services for a number of reasons including: the inclusion of transmedia aspects to augment the service, accessibility for those with visual, audio, and physical impairments, recorded services for individuals unable to attend service, and ease of sharing photo/video memories/visual examples to the congregation. Click HERE for more info about sharing your gifts, or contact the office.
We would like to thank all who sent cards, phoned, and prayed for Gary’s speedy recovery after his recent heart attack. Your kindness and thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. -Gary and Jane.
ChoirPractice will begin on Thursday, September 10th at 7:00 PM. This will revert back to Wednesday once sailing season is over.