Saturday June 11^th Annual Yard Sale & Columbakids Bake Sale

Attention Gardeners – Extra seeds from the Garden of Eatin’ have been placed on the table in the narthex. Please feel free to take them for your plots. There are Snap Peas, Beets, Carrots and Green Onions. Planting tool (with instructions) for planting fine seeds is in the garden box. Feel free to use it and please return.

Annual Yard Sale – Saturday, June 11^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 6 to Friday June 10 during office hours. Help with pricing items on Friday June 10 will be appreciated. I f you would like to have your items picked up and brought to the church please call Gary C, or Russ L.

NEW – Bake Sale – added to Yard Sale Event, June 11th– 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!

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.

Annual Yard Sale – Saturday, June 11^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 6 to Friday June 10 during office hours. Help with pricing items on Friday June 10 will be appreciated. I f you would like to have your items picked up and brought to the church please call Gary C, or Russ L.

NEW – Bake Sale – added to Yard Sale Event, June 11th– 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!

More information will be added to this post as information is updated.

On Monday, May 23^rd the office will be closed. May everyone have a safe and happy long weekend.

Please note: the email address for the church has changed to stcolumbabelleville@gmail.com

You are cordially invited to a “Spring Luncheon” hosted by the ladies of Eastminister United Church on May 30^th, 2016. RSVP to Joy Gibson (613) 771-9327by May 25^th, 2016

Worship Roster for month of June is complete. If not already done so, pick up yours today.

Wednesday             Choir Practice                         7:00 PM

Thursday                 Quilts for Cancer                     10:00 AM

Session Meeting                       7:00 PM

Coming Events

Sunday May 29 – Prayer and Praise Service                     7:00 PM

Wednesday June 1 – Coffee Hour                           10:00 PM

Wednesday             Choir Practice                         7:00 PM

Coming Events

 Thursday, May 26 – Quilts for Cancer                     10:00 AM

Session Meeting                       7:00 PM

Sunday May 29 – Prayer and Praise Service                     7:00 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

Mistletoe Market Work Bees will be start meeting again each week beginning Monday, May 16th at 1 PM in MacLean Hall. Bring your ideas to make this year’s Mistletoe Market a success.

Worship Roster for month of June is complete. Pick up yours today.

Meals on Wheels – a special “THANK YOU” to all who helped deliver meals during the month of April. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

PWS&D (Presbyterian World Service and Development) is accepting donations in response to the Fort McMurray Fire. There are various ways to donate:

1/ Give on-line and indicate “Alberta Fires”

2/ Call 1-800-619-7301 to donate with credit card

3/ Mail a cheque to PWS&D at 50 Wynford Dr.

Toronto, ON M3C 1J7. Indicate the gift is for

“Alberta Fires”

4/ Give through your weekly offering and

clearly indicate that funds are to go to PWS&D

“Alberta Fires” or “Fort McMurray”

You are cordially invited to a “Spring Luncheon” hosted by the ladies of Eastminister United Church on May 30^th, 2016. RSVP to Joy Gibson (613) 771-9327by May 25^th, 2016

Tuesday                   F & M Meeting                         7:00 PM

Wednesday             Choir Practice                         7:00 PM

This morning we are pleased to celebrate the baptism of Gabriel DZ.

This morning we welcome our new Communicant Members of St. Columba Presbyterian Church. May each one receive God’s rich blessing and be surrounded by God’s grace now and forever.

Please join in celebration of the happy events today by enjoying refreshments after the Service in MacLean Hall downstairs.

Garden of Eatin’… spring has arrived and there are several garden beds available to members of St. Columba for this growing season. To reserve yours, please contact Steve V. or the church office. FINAL DATE FOR GARDEN REGISTRATION IS MAY 13^TH, 2016.

This Week at St. Columba!

 Wednesday             Coffee Hour                           10:00 PM

Choir Practice                         7:00 PM

Coming Events

 Wednesday May 4^th, 2016            Coffee Hour   10:00 AM

Sunday May 8^th, 2016 Christian Family Breakfast 9:00 AM

Attention All Men: Join in Choir Practice after the Service

This Week at St. Columba!

 Sunday         Prayer & Praise Service             7:00 PM

Monday         Mistletoe Work Bees                 1:00 PM

Bible Study                               7:30 PM

Tuesday       Strategic Planning Meeting     12:30 PM

Wednesday   Choir Practice                          7:00 PM

Thursday       Session & F & M                       6:00 PM

Presbytery Visitation Team       8:15 PM

Friday           Yard Clean- up                         9:00 AM

Coming Events

Wednesday May 4^th, 2016         Coffee Hour   10:00 AM

Christian Family Breakfast: The men of St. Columba will be hosting this annual event on Sunday, May 8th 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!

Spring Clean-Up of the Church Yard will take place Friday, April 29^th, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Many hands make light work and if you are able to help we look forward to seeing you there.

Monday         Mistletoe Work Bees                 1:00 PM

Bible Study                              7:30 PM

Wednesday   Choir Practice                         7:00 PM

Thursday       Quilts for Cancer                     10:00 PM

Coming Events

Tuesday April 26^th – Strategic Planning for Elders and

Sustaining Elders                  12:30 PM

Thursday April 28^th – Presbytery Visitation Team     8:15 PM

Session & F & M Meeting      6:00 PM

Presbytery of Kingston Visitation to Congregation…. Every 3 years, in accordance with its standing order, The Presbytery of Kingston sends a team to your Church to inquire in to the life, health and mission of your congregation.

A Presbytery Visitation Team will meet with congregational members and adherents on Thursday, April 28^th, 2016 at 8:15 PM. As part of the visitation please complete the questionnaire which is placed in the Narthex and return in a sealed envelope to Rev. Jenn or office by April 17^th, 2016.

Worship Roster for the month of May is ready and placed in the Narthex. Pick up yours today.

Yard Sale… The Finance and Maintenance Team is having their annual yard sale on Saturday, June 11, 2016. While doing your spring cleaning please save a bit for us! Watch for more details later.

The Finance and Maintenance team would like to thank Maureen C. for her dedicated service for many years as our Treasurer and member of our F & M team. It is with regret that we accept her resignation from the above positions. The position of Treasurer needs to be filled as soon as possible. Anyone interested in assuming the position of Treasurer, please contact the Church Office.

Garden of Eatin’… spring has arrived and there are several garden beds available to members of St. Columba for this growing season. To reserve yours, please contact Steve V. or the church office.

Monday         Mistletoe Work Bees                 1:00 PM

Bible Study                               7:30 PM

Tuesday       F & M Meeting                           7:00 PM

Wednesday   Choir Practice                         7:00 PM

Presbytery of Kingston Visitation to Congregation…. Every 3 years, in accordance with its standing order, The Presbytery of Kingston sends a team to your Church to inquire in to the life, health and mission of your congregation.

A Presbytery Visitation Team will meet with congregational members and adherents on Thursday, April 28^th, 2016 at 8:15 PM. As part of the visitation please complete the questionnaire which is placed in the Narthex and return in a sealed envelope to Rev. Jenn or office by April 17^th, 2016.

On Sunday, April 17, 2016, we are pleased to announce that the musical group – “Praise Friends” will be conducting the Worship Service. Join us to enjoy their music and message.

In the month of March donations to Gleaners came in at 84 Kg. Way to go St. Columba!!!!!!

We have received a message from the Co-ordinator of Operation Christmas Child for this area saying “Thank you for your generous donation of 86 Boxes towards Operation Christmas Child in 2015.

Elders and Sustaining Elders Please note Change of Date for next Strategic Meeting. It will be April 26^th from 12:30 PM-2:30 PM.

Monday

Mistletoe Workbees                 1:00 PM

Bible Study                              7:30 PM

Tuesday 

Strategic Planning Meeting     12:00 Noon

Wednesday 

Coffee Hour                             10:00 AM

Choir Practice                         7:00 PM

Coming Events

Tuesday April 12th – F& M Meeting              7:00 PM

In the month of March donations to Gleaners came in at 84 Kg. Way to go St. Columba!!!!!!

Received a message from the Co-ordinator of Operation Christmas Child for this area saying “Thank you for your generous donation of 86 Boxes towards Operation Christmas Child in 2015.