Port Nelson Notebook www.portnelsonunitedchurch.com Week of December 21, 2014 OUR MISSION To reach out to one another and our world as we grow spiritually in a caring, inclusive, Christian community enriched by meaningful worship OUR VISION “Anchored in God~ Sheltered by Christ ~Sailing with the Spirit” OUR VALUES A Sense of Community ~ Being Inclusive ~ Caring ~ OUR VISION Growing Spiritually ~ Meaningful Worship “Anchored in God~ Sheltered by Christ ~Sailing with the Spirit” ~ Reaching Out Assisting with Worship today: Ushers: Joan Crittenden; Peter Jewell; Gord & Pat Gilmore Greeters: Ron & Shelley Gardner; Pat & Susan O’Neill Coffee: Nancy McKenzie; Erin, Paige Reeve-Newson; Pat & Susan O’Neill; Leslie Harrison Flowers: Bill & Peggy Ellicott Sound System: Ross Hicks Port Nelson United Church 3132 South Drive, Burlington ON L7N 1H7 Phone: 905 637-5631 Website: www.portnelsonunitedchurch.com WiFi Guest Internet password: Guest1234 Advent & Christmas Decorating Once again, our worship space has been beautified thanks to the hard work of Donna Duncombe, Cheryl Moore, Lynda Rosser and Rick Tucker. Note: The candles on the ends of the pews are fragile; please do not touch them! Holiday Office Hours Dec. 24 & Dec. 31- the office will only be open from 912 noon. Dec. 25 & 26 & Jan. 1 - the office will be closed. DURING TODAY’S WORSHIP LARGE PRINT bulletins and music books, and assistive hearing devices for improved sound are available at the back Offering envelopes are available in the seats; if you would like your own set of envelopes, or if you would like to begin pre-authorized remittance (PAR), contact the church office A Supervised Nursery for Infants and Toddlers is available; speak to an usher for assistance Other children and youth will be invited forward for a sharing time early in the service IF YOU ARE HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME – WELCOME! We invite you to record your name in our Guest Book on your way out so that we may welcome you this coming week We invite you to stay after worship for coffee, tea, Juice, cookies and conversation Christmas Flowers In Memory of... Maxine Boettger Gioacchino Boin Rev. Dr. Howard & Kay Brox Audrey & Wendell Connor Dorothy & Joseph Cooke Brian A. S. Cooke John Elliott Roy Falls Family & Friends Eric Floud Isabella Graham Heinz Grote Tom & Alice Halfpenny Harold Hall Ron Hodgson John & Elizabeth Hodkinson Mary Hollett (Dawna’s Mother) Larry Ife Peter Jewell Harry Keifhaber Clifford & Irene Lipsit Harry & Laura Lipsit Loved Ones Loved Ones Loved Ones Loved Ones Loved Ones Loved Ones Loved Ones Loved Ones Loved Ones Loved Ones Gary McCormack Muriel McPhee Bryson & Edythe McQuirter & Bryson Jr. Eileen Miller Rod Myers Our Loved Ones Our Loved Ones Our Parents Our Parents Our Parents Our Parents Our Parents & Grandparents Cathy (Carr) Paszt Phyllis Robinson Jean Rosser Audrey & Richard Prescott Ray & Muriel Rawson Placed by... Bruce Boettger The Boin Family Ron & Willow Beckett Colleen Vali Stan & Candy Harvey Stan & Candy Harvey Zilla Myers Fae Falls & Family Gerard & Reit Vandenberg Hensen Family Bill Graham Ellen Grote Steve & Linda Halfpenny The Hall Family Jack & Margaret Rivett & Family Tod & June Wright The McDade’s Sharon Ife & Family Peter & Jean Jewell Gail Keifhaber & Family Sharon Lipsit Sharon Lipsit Beth Brown Brian & Donna Duncombe The Harpers Brian & Joan Kirkpatrick The Lowry Family: Kevin, Carly, Abby, Ben John & Gretta McConnell & Family The Wamsley Family Jim & Marilyn Webb Pat & Patricia Sweeny Bill & Peggy Ellicott Sarah, Elliot & Jillian Byers Lloyd McPhee Ruth McQuirter Willow & Ron Beckett Zilla Myers Barry & Carol Acheson Jim & Joan Thomblison Ron & Willow Beckett Henk & Beth Kuiper Bill & Nancy Leithead Rod & Nancy McGrath The Beesley Family Bill & Rosemary Carr Hal & Lynda Rosser Hal & Lynda Rosser Lynn Laplain Lynn Rawson Christmas Flowers In Memory of... May & Peter Richardson May & Peter Richardson Dr. & Mrs. H. Robinson Mary & Romaine Ross (Parents) Don & Ada Scoates Edith & John Seili Marjut Shields Edith & John Seili Evie Sigvaldason Raymond Sorvisto Don Thompson Those Whom We Love Olga Tylee Bob Walkey Balfour Waugh Bill Whiskin George Wright Effie York Christianity 101 What IS the goal of walking the Way of Christ? What shape does Christian discipleship take in our living? Are clergy the only ones who know scripture or are there insights from others? Come on out to Christianity 101 for three consecutive Monday nights on January 12th, 19th and 26th in the O’Brien Room from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and explore these questions with Gord Dunbar. Let’s have a little fun along the Way…! Post-Secondary Student Lunch All post-secondary students are invited to join Michael Brooks, Gord Dunbar and Jay Poitras for lunch on Tuesday, December 23rd at 12.30pm at Kelsey’s on Guelph Line. If you have young people in your family, please pass on this invitation. Placed by... John & Mildred Stevens Alan & Audrey Rogers Hal & Lynda Rosser Suzen Van Geyn Ruth McQuirter Sharon Lipsit Sarah, Elliott & Jillian Byers Sharon Lipsit Eric Sigvaldason Sarah, Elliott & Jillian Byers Joan Thompson & Family Ken & Susan Posgate Ray & Anne Smith Betty Walkey & Family Catherine Waugh & Family Diane Whiskin & Family Tod & June Wright The Boin Family Offering Envelopes Your Offering envelopes for 2015 are available for pickup in the lower gathering place TODAY. There are no boxed envelopes for those using Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR). If you would like envelopes or if you wish to begin PAR please contact Rebecca in the church office at 905 6375631 or email: [email protected] Specials this month are Fairmont Hotels 10%; Kernels Popcorn 10%; Milestones, Swiss Chalet, Montana’s, East Side Mario’s, Kelsey’s; Harvey’s 5%. All proceeds to go to our food voucher program. Fire Safety Fire safety means – not blocking aisles or exits with equipment or stored items; pulling a fire alarm box and calling 911 if a fire is detected; exiting the building in an orderly manner if the alarm sounds. Advent and Christmas at Port Nelson Sunday, December 21 at 4.30pm Festival of Lessons and Carols presented by the Port Nelson Choir and soloists Featuring traditional and contemporary carols including a new carol “Tenderly Sleeping” by Mychael Danna Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve 4pm - Family Service - A Birthday Party for Jesus (30 minutes) 7pm - Family Service - Live nativity Pageant (45 minutes) (Children are invited to come at 6:45 pm for a costume) 11pm - Candlelight Communion Sunday, December 28 at 10.30am The First Sunday of Christmas Sunday, January 4th at 10.30am The Second Sunday of Christmas Celebration of Communion Save the Dates Upcoming Events 2015 Sunday, January 11th, 12noon “Throw the Switch” celebration of solar energy, hosted by PNUC Renewable Energy Inc. Saturday, Feb. 7th Spaghetti Supper Cabaret A Fundraiser for the Food Voucher Program; tickets will be available in early January Sunday, Mar. 15th Annual Port Nelson Curling Night Friday, May 1st Spring Dinner at the Royal Botanical Gardens Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Blessings from the Staff of Port Nelson United Church Michael Brooks, Minister Gord Dunbar, Associate Minister Stillman Matheson, Director of Music Sharon Holmes, Developer of Children’s Ministry Jay Poitras, Developer of Youth Ministry Rebecca Murphy, Church Administrator Rick Tucker, Church Custodian Theresa Woolley, Bookkeeper Christian Boin, Security Lock-up
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