THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Today – Choir Practice – 11:45 AM
Monday – Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
COMING EVENTS
Mid-Week Communion has been cancelled for the month of February.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL ‘THANK YOU’ to those who prepared and took part in the Worship Service this morning.
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Today – Choir Practice – 11:45 AM
Monday – Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
Tuesday – Knutts for Knitting
COMING EVENTS
Coffee Break and Mid-Week Communion has been canceled for the month of February. These two events will commence again when Rev. Jenn is well.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LET US remember Rev. Jenn, Bruce, Corey, and Logan in our prayers as Jennifer recuperating from her illness.
THE FLOWERS PLACED in the Sanctuary this morning are from the family of Hank V. Let us remember them in our prayers.
IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN – REPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR 2016 ANNUAL MEETING – You can email your reports to the office at st.columbabelleville@gmail.com or place a hard copy (printed) in the mailbox outside the secretary’s office. Deadline is Sunday February 5th.
B.E.S.T (Belleville East End Syrian Support Team) The Hamada family continues to settle into the “Friendly City” with driving trips around the city, excursions to the grocery stores and visits from members of their support team from Eastminster and St. Columba. They continue to receive support as they negotiate visits to government agencies and financial institutions to complete forms and paperwork. The two girls, Lina and Rima, have been enrolled in school and by all accounts are thrilled. They are already adding to their English vocabulary. The youngest, Yamen, with stay with Mum and Dad for now as they attend ESL classes. They are beginning to embrace our Canadian winter and dad, Mohamed Hamada, has expressed a desire to learn to skate. The children will not be far behind no doubt. We are still looking for drivers to get Mum and Dad to ESL (English as a Second Language) class, so if you have a half an hour or so during the week and you’d like to become involved, please contact Marsha Pordham at 613-962-0783. And if you’d like to attend any of our planning meetings please contact Brian MacLellan or Sarah Hopper at 613-395-6074 for more info.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE will be held AT Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 516 Victoria Avenue, Belleville on Friday March 3rd at 2:00 PM. The Service was written by the women of the Philippines and is entitled “Am I Being Fair to You?”
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Today – Choir Practice – 11:45 AM
Prayer & Praise Service 7 PM
Monday – Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
Thursday – Session Meeting 1 PM
COMING EVENTS
January 31st – Knutts for Knitting – 1:30 PM
February 1st – Coffee Hour – 10:00 AM
February 8th – Midweek Communion 10:00 AM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN – REPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR 2016 ANNUAL MEETING – You can email your reports to the office at st.columbabelleville@gmail.com or place a hard copy (printed) in the mailbox outside the secretary’s office. Deadline is Sunday February 5th.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 IS PWS&D SUNDAY! It is a day to celebrate the ways our church is responding around the world to help lift vulnerable families out of hunger, poverty and oppression. We also pray for those who struggle for basic necessities and think about how we can help make a difference. Discover more at WeRespond.ca.
THESE DAYS DEVOTIONAL RESOURCE… Are you looking for a devotional that will help you connect with God each day? These Days is a resource you can order through the church. Each quarterly issue features 90 devotionals, poems, prayers & songs, prayer lists, and segments on contemporary issues. A single subscription for one year costs $13.99 (2 years $24.99). Lg print $14.99 (2 years $27.99). The price drops by $1.00 if five or more are ordered for the same address. Order through the church office if you would like to begin or renew a subscription.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER PLANNING COMMITTEE is meeting at Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Thursday, January 26 at 1:30 PM to prepare the Service for the World Day of Prayer on March 3rd at 2 PM. The committee would like one or 2 people from each church to participate if possible. Phone Wendy Glendinning at 613-968-2282 if you wish to take part. Also please let this church office here know if you are taking part.
OUR PRAYERS ARE with the family of Hank V who went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017. Memorial service to take place at St. Columba at 1:00 PM on Monday January 23rd 2017.
IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET to announce that Jean M, wife of David M went to be with our Lord on January 17th, 217. Our prayers are with Rev. Murphy and his family during this difficult time.
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Sunday – Choir Practice – 11:45 AM
Monday – Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
Tuesday – Knutts for Knitting 1:30 PM
Thursday – Quilts for Cancer 10 AM
COMING EVENTS
January 22nd – Sunday -Prayer and Praise Service 7 PM
26th – Thursday – Session Meeting 1 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR MISSION gave 165 Kg to Gleaners Food Bank. Your generous donations to help with the Columbakids outreach is very much appreciated.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION has been presented to St. Columba Presbyterian Church from the Community Gardens Program.
THANK YOU SO MUCH…We have so many thank yous to give – we are very grateful for having so many Christian friends. If you have problems your Christian friends are there for you. The kindness has continued since May 2016. We have received many cards, phone calls & lots of food. Doorbell was still ringing in December. We are amazed at the love we felt from everyone. The greatest of all was your prayers. God bless you all. Doug and Lillian M
WORSHIP ROSTER for February has been completed and placed in Narthex. Pick up yours today
BENEVOLENT FUND… Please remember the needs of our community by contributing to the St. Columba Benevolent Fund. Through this fund we are able to provide grocery cards for those who are struggling to make ends meet. Funds are also used to address immediate, urgent needs in our community. Thank you for your generosity.
SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILY SUPPORT… The families have arrived and we have been invited to help support in making them feel comfortable in their new surroundings. For more information please speak to Liza & Steve V or Corey D.
BIG SHOEBANG IS COMING…The Big Shoebang is a fund raising event that shoe divas will not want to miss. All proceeds will be going to United Syrian Family Support (Belleville) Sponsorship Group. It will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish Centre, 399 Victoria Avenue at Herchimer Avenue. Date: Sunday, March 5, 1:30 pm – 4pm. New and almost new ladies shoes and boots in sizes 5 to 10+ will be organized by size for easy access. Admission for the Shoebang will be $5.00 and every pair of boots or shoes will be priced at $5.00. We would appreciate donations by March 1. Please place shoes in a bag and indicate the size. Drop off locations are as follows: St. Joseph’s Church – Victoria Avenue, Bridge Street United Church – Bridge Street, Zig Zag Hair Design – 150 Sidney Street, Kelly’s Drugstore – 411 Bridge Street East. For more information contact Judy at whywait@sympatico.ca
Sunday, January 8th – Pray for the candidates for ministry who are back to school today for their next term at our theological colleges.
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Sunday – Choir Practice – 11:45 AM
Monday – Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
Tuesday – F & M Meeting 7 PM
Wednesday – Midweek Communion 10 AM
COMING EVENTS
January 17th – Tuesday – Knutts for Knitting 1:30 PM
19th – Thursday – Quilts for Cancer 10 AM
22nd – Sunday -Prayer and Praise Service 7 PM
26th – Thursday – Session Meeting 7 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MIDWEEK COMMUNION SERVICE – This Wednesday at 10 A. M.
MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY will begin on Jan 9 at 7:30. For the next 6 weeks we will be studying John Ortberg’s” God is Closer than You Think”. All are welcome.
SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILY SUPPORT… The family we have been invited to help support arrived in our community on December 29th! It is time to stock the apartment and provide for basic needs. Clothing, cleaning supplies, toiletries, furniture, etc. can be dropped off at Eastminster United Church. There are three children in the family, aged 3, 6 and 8 years. For more information please speak to Liza & Steve V or Corey D.
THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA
Sunday 11:45 AM Choir Practice
Wednesday 10:00 AM Coffee Break
COMING EVENTS
January 9th – Monday – Night Bible Study 7:30 PM
10th – Tuesday – F & M Meeting 7 PM
11th – Wednesday – Midweek Communion 10 AM
12th – Thursday – Quilts for Cancer 10 AM
17th – Tuesday – Knutts for Knitting 1:30 PM
22nd – Sunday -Prayer and Praise Service 7 PM
26th – Thursday – Session Meeting 7 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS MORNING WE THANK ALL OF THOSE WHO TOOK PART IN THE SERVICE WHILE REV. JENN TAKES A WELL-DESERVED BREAK
SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILY SUPPORT… The family we have been invited to help support arrived in our community on December 29th! It is time to stock the apartment and provide for basic needs. Clothing, cleaning supplies, toiletries, furniture, etc. can be dropped off at Eastminster United Church. There are three children in the family, aged 3, 6 and 8 years. For more information please speak to Liza & Steve V or Corey D.
This Week at St. Columba
Tuesday – Bible Study 10:30 AM
Saturday – Christmas Eve Family Service 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve Communion Service 9:00 PM
Sunday – Christmas Day Service 10:30 AM
Announcements
THANK YOU! Our heartfelt thanks goes to Columbakids for their presentation of the birth of Jesus in worship last Sunday. What a blessing to have experienced the treasured story in such a wonderful way! The St. Columba Church Family is so grateful for our children, youth, their parents and supporting cast. Special thanks to Katie Cox, Columbakids Co-ordinator, who organized and directed the dramatic telling of the story.
SPECIAL THANK YOU for the prayers, cards and words of compassion and encouragement following my surgery. Ken and I feel truly blessed. – Lina F
THANK YOU TO THE “COOKIE CAPER COMMITTEE” for the delicious package of cookies delivered to my home this week. – Mary J
OUR FRIEND AND SISTER IN CHRIST, Pat H, has moved to live with her daughter in Barrie. If you wish to send Pat a Christmas card, please call the office for her new address.
VOLUNTEER(S) REQUIRED to count the Free Will Offering received on Christmas Eve. If you are willing please speak to Phyllis M. Thank you.
BENEVOLENT FUND… Please remember the needs of our community by contributing to the St. Columba Benevolent Fund. Through this fund we are able to provide grocery cards for those who are struggling to make ends meet. Funds are also used to address immediate, urgent needs in our community. Thank you for your generosity.
CHRISTMAS EVE… Please join us on December 24th at 7:00 PM for our Family Service, and at 9:00 PM for a more reflective Communion Service. Bring your family, friends and neighbours to share the beloved story through Word and song. A freewill offering to support Gleaners Food Bank will be received at both services.
REVERSE ADVENT BASKETS…if you took part in this program do not forget to present your baskets during the Christmas Eve Services.
This Week at St. Columba
Today – Choir Practice following Worship Service
Tuesday – Bible Study 10:30 AM
Wednesday – Mid-week Communion 10:00 AM
F& M Meeting 7:00 PM
Thursday – Quilts for Cancer 10:00 AM
Memorial Tree of Lights 6:30 PM
Coming Events
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service 7 PM & 9 PM
December 25th – Christmas Day Service 10:30 AM
Announcements
F & M MEETING: Please note that this committee will meet on Wednesday December 14 at 7 PM instead of Tuesday.
COOKIE CAPER: is being held, tomorrow, December 12th at 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 workers to help package and then deliver them.
BENEVOLENT FUND… Please remember the needs of our community by contributing to the St. Columba Benevolent Fund. Through this fund we are able to provide grocery cards for those who are struggling to make ends meet. Funds are also used to address immediate, urgent needs in our community. Thank you for your generosity.
CHRISTMAS EVE… Please join us on December 24th at 7:00 PM for our Family Service, and at 9:00 PM for a more reflective Communion Service. Bring your family, friends and neighbours to share the beloved story through Word and song. A freewill offering to support Gleaners Food Bank will be received at both services.
ON CHRISTMAS DAY we will worship at 10:30a.m. Come welcome the Christ Child as we embrace the opportunity to celebrate the special day on Sunday morning!
CHRISTMAS SHARING: Today is the last chance to donate to this great mission for 2016 thru your offering envelope.
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 15th @ 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.
STUDIO RECITAL… Michael Faulkner’s music studio Christmas Recital will be taking place in the sanctuary this afternoon at 1:30 PM The recital is open to anyone wishing to attend so feel free to come and hear the wonderful talent in our community. A reception will follow.
This Week at St. Columba
Today – Choir Practice following Worship Service
Tuesday – Bible Study 10:30 AM
– Knutts for Knitting 1:30 PM
Wednesday – Coffee Hour l0:30 AM
Coming Events
December 14th – Mid- week Communion 10:00 AM
December 15th – Quilts for Cancer 10:00 AM
Memorial Tree of Lights 6:30 PM
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service 7 PM & 9 PM
Announcements
ATTENTION: Everyone who helped with Mistletoe Market, We are having a wrap up meeting at the Church Monday December 5th at 1 pm. We will discuss how it went, what we could do better, and to decide which charities we should donate to this year. Everyone’s input is valuable. See you there. Coffee and tea will be on.
This Week at St. Columba!
Today – Choir Practice following the Worship Service
Congregational Christmas Dinner 5:30 PM
Monday – Bible Study 7:30 PM
Tuesday – Bible Study 10:30 AM or 7:00 PM
Thursday – Session Meeting 7:00 PM
Coming Events at St. Columba!
December 6th – Knutts for Knitting 1:30 PM
December 7th – Coffee Hour 10:30 AM
December 14th – Mid- week Communion 10:00 AM
December 15th – Memorial Tree of Lights 6:30 PM
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service 7 PM & 9 PM
Announcements
TONIGHT the Session is hosting an old fashioned Pot Luck Dinner to begin the Christmas season. Please sign the Sheet in the Narthex if you will be attending. We will gather at 5:30 PM – Plan to eat at 6 PM. We will eat what you bring! Please feel free to invite friends and bring lots of food. Also bring plates and cutlery for you and your guests. It is not too late to sign up.
ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, the Session elders distributed a package of information including a summary of the Coffee Party discussions and a list of ways you may help with St. Columba’s ongoing ministry. This is a reminder to please fill out the list, indicating your interests for helping build Christ’s ministry together. As you read the list of ways you can help, you are invited to add items in which you are interested. Perhaps something has been missed, or you have a new idea you’d like to contribute. Two additional items for your consideration… within Worship, can you help with the ministry of the choir, either seasonally or on a regular basis? Can you add your talents to the praise band? For Fellowship/Building Community, would you like to help with the Columbaline newsletter? Remember to fill in your list and return it to the church office!
Syrian Refugee Support… Churches in the East end of Belleville are combining efforts to settle a family in our community. Some of our St. Columba family have become involved with the group at the heart of this project and are requesting our help. Financial donations are always welcomed to help with the broader effort, and some practical needs have also arisen. Volunteers are needed to drive family members to appointments, classes, etc. Household items such as cleaning products and school supplies are needed. Can you help? For more information please speak to Corey D, or Steve and Liza V.
COME AND EXPERIENCE THE SONGS OF ADVENT: This year’s Advent Study begins on Tuesday November 29th at either 10:30 AM or 7:00 PM. This is a four (4) week study. Sign the sheet in the Narthex by November 27th if you wish to take part so that the resources needed can be printed.
IT’S TIME TO THINK INSIDE THE BOX: Advent is fast approaching and this year ColumbaKids wants to support our community with Reverse Advent Calendars. With your help, we can give back to those in our community who are less fortunate. We are challenging you to put an item in a provided basket each day of the Season of Advent. On Christmas Eve, we invite you to bring your basket to either of our Worship Services, where it will then be given to Gleaners Food Bank. Traditionally, foodbanks are well supported in the time leading up to Christmas, but support falls off shortly after. We are hoping to help with this challenge. We will provide a list of suggested items. A sign-up list will be in the Narthex for families so we know how many baskets to purchase. Look for baskets on the 1st Sunday of Advent, November 27th. (Baskets will be received up to Jan. 8th, 2017)
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 $880.00. 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”. Donations can be made up to and including December 11th. 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 15th @ 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.
COOKIE CAPER – ATTENTION ALL BAKERS: coming up fast. Date to be announced in very near future.