♫♫♫ THURSDAY IS CHOIR NIGHT ♫♫♫ The Cherub Choir (JK—Gr. 4): 6:30—7pm The Intermediate Choir (Gr. 5-8): 6:30-7pm The Adult Choir: 7:30-8:30pm. The First Christmas Story: 8:30-10:00pm. For info please contact Kimberley at [email protected] Musical Prelude: Students taking lessons on a musical instrument are invited to play prelude at Sunday morning services. Please talk to Kimberley. Youth Group meets Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm. We will gather in the church foyer. For more information, speak to Kenneth McAlpine. A Halloween party is planned for Mon. Oct. 27th, at 5:30pm, in the Gym. A Study/Discussion Series – Tuesdays at 7pm Sunday, October 26th, 2014 We’ve all had an “AHA moment” in our lives, an insight that changes everything. With everyday examples and trademark testimonies, this series draws on Scripture to reveal how three key elements — awakening, honesty, and action — can produce the same kind of “AHA!” in our spiritual lives. Everyone Welcome! Remembrance Tribute If you have any photos of people who serve or have served their country, please email them to Kimberley at [email protected] or bring them into the office for Marlene to scan. They will be used as part of the slide shows at the tribute. Thank You to Rob Newman for helping to lead worship this morning; to the Grains of Sand: Kevin Hackett (drums); John Marsden (bass); Ed Prichard (electric); Tim Raeburn-Gibson (acoustic); Kimberley Raeburn-Gibson (keys); Rob Newman, Emily O’Halloran, Madyson Lewis and Rachel Savill (vocals); and Kathryn Garbutt (soloist) for sharing their musical talents and to the ushers, greeters and nursery care volunteers. We appreciate you! Unsung Heroes: Today we recognize our house band Grains of Sand. Thank you for all your work. Reception of New Members Today We welcome Marly Brandon, Elaine Griffin, Pat Williamson, Derek Thompson, Brad White, Jack and Evelyn Tomlinson Kennon Callahan Seminar Monday, November 24 9:00am—3:45pm St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Orillia Topic 1: “Welcoming & Integration Young Families in Your Congregation” Topic 2: “Enhancing Stewardship In Your Congregation” Those interested in attending should contact Carolyn Campbell-Sheen at [email protected] Christmas Baskets: If you are interested in preparing a Christmas Basket for a less fortunate family, contact Lorna Shackell 705-445-5272 or [email protected] 200 Maple Street Collingwood, ON L9Y 2R2 705-445-4651 www.firstprescollingwood. Sunday, October 26th, 2014 Events and Activities Prelude Welcome and Announcements Gathering Praise "Open The Eyes Of My Heart Lord" Call to Worship led by Rob Newman Prayer of Adoration & Confession & the Lord’s Prayer Hymn "Bless The Lord O My Soul" Children’s Time Song of Praise "Abba, Father" Reception of New Members 25th—Nov. Week of Oct. 1st TONIGHT—Outreach Singers present an evening of Gospel Music at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Tues. Oct. 28th—Ladies’ Bible Study—10:00am, Conf. Rm. Tues. Oct. 28th—Community Dinner, 5:30pm Lower Hall Tues. Oct. 28th—AHA Study/Discussion Series, 7:00pm Wed. Oct. 29th—Bible Study—`Who Is Paul’, 1:30pm Conf. Rm. Thurs. Oct. 30th—Meet ‘n Greet, 9:30am—11:30am, Lower Hall. Thurs. Oct. 30th—Outreach Singers meet at Bay Haven at 1:30 p.m. Scripture Mark 5:1-20 (p.1558) Special Music "Nothing Without You" (Norman); Kathryn Garbutt, soloist Message: "When Healing Comes" Sun. Nov. 2nd—Food Bank Sunday Wed. Nov. 5th—Book-of-the-Month Book Club meets at the home of Joan Vanderkooy, to discuss the book, Annabel. Consider joining us whether you have read this Hymn "Mighty To Save" book or not; for further details, contact Joan at 293-5051. Prayer of Dedication for the Offering Offertory "Walk By Faith" (Getty); Kathryn Garbutt, soloist Prayer of Thanksgiving Closing Hymn # "The Love Of God Comes Close" Benediction and Choral Amen Closing Chorus "Lean On Me" Upcoming Events Sun. Nov. 9th—Remembrance Tribute Service, 7pm Sun. Nov. 23rd —Mission Awareness Sunday From the Treasurer: General Fund rec’d to Sept 30: General Fund budget to Sept 30: Difference: Presbyterians Sharing to Sept 30: Presbyterians sharing budget: Difference: $222,200 $249,000 ($26,800) $24,660 $27,750 ($3,090) It’s Budget Time: All Budget requests must be submitted to the Treasurer by October 31st. Announcements If you are new to our Church or a visitor, please fill out the back portion of the Welcome Brochure and place it on the offering plate. Library Lines - Need hope and help for your own turbulent times, for issues on finances, relationships, &/or health? Max Lucado, using the Bible story of Joseph, verifies hope in You’ll Get Through This. - on display in library. Church School Update - Welcome to First Pres Church School! We are so glad you are able to join us today. We have two priorities: first, to give your children a biblical teaching that will open for them a window toward who God really is. And second, to have some FUN! We truly want them to associate God with a good time and a positive experience. There are nursery and church school programs in place for kids ages 3-13 that begin after the “children’s time” of the service. If you’d like to meet the leader or to get a feel for what your kids are doing, you are welcome to attend with your kids at that time. CALLING ALL YOUTH!! Grade 8 and Up We would love to have you join our team of operators and assist in our worship services to run the Easy Worship slides (projected on our screens) and/or operate the video camera. Please speak with Kenneth McAlpine if you are interested.