October 1, 2026
OUR CHURCH FAMILY AT WORKOUR VISION: is to offer to the world the love of Christ.
OUR MISSION: Christ calls us to be FAITHFUL disciples, who strive to be JOYFUL in our worship, TENDER in our lives together, and DARING in our outreach.
Coming Events
Oct. 3 – BGH Auxiliary Opportunity Shop Christmas yard sale in the church parking lot, 9am-1pm. All proceeds go to the Belleville General Hospital.
Oct. 7 – Needles & Knots 1:30pm-4pm
Oct. 18 – a workshop after the church service called “The Future Ain’t what it used to be”. (Options for struggling churches)
Oct. 19 – Bible study at 1pm
St. Columba is having a treasure sale! If you have anything you wish to sell, please call or email the office with a description of the item and/or photo of what you are selling, the price and your contact information. All items must be clean and in good condition. A list will be posted in the church and online. Your contributions will go towards the general funds of the church.
As announced last Sunday, the Session is considering various options for future leadership at St. Columba. On October 18, after church, John-Peter Smit, our Interim Moderator will be presenting a workshop entitled: The future ain’t what it used to be; Options for struggling churches. We will have refreshments before the workshop and it is expected to take about 1 1/2- 2 hours. Please come to this important conversation about the future of our congregation.
Monday afternoon Bible Study resumes on Monday October 19th at 1 pm. We will be doing an 8-week study in preparation for Christmas. This study is done in two parts. The first 4 weeks is “Who needs Christmas” by Andy Stanley followed by “Because of Bethlehem” by Max Lucado. Come for one or come for both. All are welcome!
Follow our Facebook page: our Facebook page is under “Friends of St. Columba”
Sunday services can be found on our YouTube channel, or by going on the “Home” tab on the church website https://stcolumbabelleville.ca/
For emergencies: In the upstairs bathroom, there is 81mg aspirin for heart issues, scotch mints and lifesavers (both are gluten free) for low blood sugar.
Prayer Requests: If you would like a prayer included in the Prayers of the People during worship, please add it to the book at the back of the sanctuary before the service begins. If it is a prayer for someone other than yourself, please seek permission before it is spoken out loud. We respect people’s privacy, especially with our services being live streamed. You are asked to print legibly so your request can be easily read.
Prayer Shawls are at the back of the sanctuary and can be taken anytime for people who need to know they are loved when they are struggling. You may also contribute shawls or yarn to the ministry. Convener: Phyllis MacKenzie
Quilts for Cancer meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:30am-3pm. All are welcome to help with assembling quilts that are then given to people making the journey through cancer and treatment. Convener: Jane Cox
Gleaners Food Bank: There is a grocery cart in the narthex for you to bring your food donations. So far we have donated 196 lbs.
St. Columba Prayer Ministries
Prayers of the People – add prayer requests to the book in the narthex
Email prayer group – contact the office stcolumbabelleville@gmail.com
Telephone Prayer Chain – call the office 613-962-8771
Blessing Bowl – Place your prayer in the bowl on the table in the narthex. Requests remain confidential.