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
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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!
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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