St. James United Church Your Living fully, intentionally and compassionately ... Weekly Newsletter – February 22nd, 2015 LENT 1 | COMMUNION | BLACK HISTORY MONTH 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 2C3 705-742-2222 stjamesunitedchurch.ca ● united-church.ca ● wondercafe.ca ● edge-ucc.ca Welcome Upcoming Events Please join us for tea, coffee and fellowship in the Large Auditorium after the service. If you're visiting with us for the first time, please sign our guest book. LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WORKSHOP SERIES To Remember in Our Prayers Those who are ill at home or in the hospital, especially: Audrey Messervey Shirley Beatty Ed Floyd Wilma Byers Rena Wilson Patti Patchett Wayne Bell Don Grandy Muriel Lunn Phyllis Pearson Ethel Stanbury Lillian Grandy February 24: 1:30-4:00pm We'll meet in the new Meeting Room (i.e. the Nursery). Please note that you must be registered to attend this workshop. LENTEN STUDY GROUP: February 25th: 10:00am-Noon We're starting up a study group based on The Jesus Fatwah. Learn about what Muslims believe, how they live out their faith, and how we can build relationships across the lines of faith. Only a few spots left! If you're interested, please register with the office ... POSITIVELY AGING: March 5th: 2:00-4:00pm We'll meet in the Friendship Room. $2 per person. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: March 6th: 2:00pm Upcoming Worship Services The World Day of Prayer service will be held here at St. James. Please join us for a wonderful celebration of faith. This Morning: Lent 1 | Sacrament of Communion Please Welcome Guest Organist John Dinnick Youth Group at St. John's Anglican Annual Congregational Meeting Upcoming UCW & Committee Meetings Please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy during our meeting (immediately following the service). February 25, 2015: Messy Church Join us from 5-7pm for lots of family fun! (Friendship Room, unless otherwise stated) Feb 25: 7:00pm-9:30pm UCW#3 Meeting March 01, 2015 Lent 2 | Food Bank Donations Accepted Welcome Guest Musician, Albert Moher Mar 02: Mar 04: Mar 09: Mar 11: Mar 16: Mar 18: Mar 18: Mar 18: Mar 25: 10:15am-Noon 1:15pm-3:15pm 3:00pm-4:30pm 1:15pm-3:15pm (Cancelled) 1:15pm-4:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm 8:00pm-9:30pm 7:00pm-9:30pm Men's Club UCW Executive Worship UCW General UCW#2 Meeting UCW#1 Meeting Stewards Official Board UCW#3 Meeting March 08, 2015 Lent 3 | Minute for Mission | Youth Group at Grace United Special Congregational Meeting Join us for a special presentation on "Affirming Congregations" in the United Church. Presentation by Guest Speaker Rev. Don Uhryniw. Please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch ... Listening Devices are available at the back of the sanctuary for anyone who wishes to use one during our worship service. Please speak to an usher about getting one. Connect with Us: www.facebook.com/stjamesunitedchurch Church News & Notices Children's Programs GIFT CARD NEWS: From Jim Lowes & JoAnne Rorke KIDVENTURE! (SUNDAY SCHOOL) Thank you to all who placed card orders in January. The profit generated for the church was $ 101.58. The next order is scheduled for today. Order forms are available in the mailbox across from the office. Thank you for your ongoing support! DID YOU TAKE THE WRONG JACKET HOME? Cliff Wood, one of the attendees at the UCW Muffin Party on Wednesday, noticed that the only remaining brown leather jacket left hanging in the clothes rack was not his jacket. Although almost identical in appearance to his coat, it was a size too small. Did you – or someone you know – take home a brown, leather jacket that suddenly feels just a little bit bigger? If so, can you please contact the office so we can facilitate an exchange. Thank you so much! Sunday Mornings: 9:30am to Noon To celebrate the season of Easter, we have many fun-filled bible themes planned for you during the next several weeks! Session starts up today! ... THE YOUTH GROUP TODAY @ ST. JOHN'S: From Noon to 2pm For youth grades 6 to 12. Have fun, ask questions, make friends! Sports, games, drama, and more! Our next session is this afternoon. Please speak with Natalie if you need a ride. See you there! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: G-FORCE! REGISTER NOW! Join us this March Break for our exciting spring VBS Camp! The camp will take place March 16th-20th from 8:45am to 3:30pm. The cost is only $70 for the whole week. You can register online at stjamesunitedchurch.ca/kids. A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM A DEAR FRIEND ... To the Ladies Auxiliary of St. James United Church: It is the request of my mother (Dell Thornton-Neil) that I write this message to you today. Mom is so very thankful to have received the 2014 Christmas Message from the Church. She misses the congregation and her long-time association with all. As a family, we made the decision to move our mom to Sarnia where she could enjoy the love of her son, daughter-in-law and beautiful grandchildren. Mom continues to struggle with many health issues, but maintains her wonderful humor and her worship within the doors of her new home. She has made many new friends, but truly will never forget the wonderful friendship she shared with those of St. James. Thank you for keeping her in your thoughts and prayers. God bless all ... Carol (Thornton) Lohmayer Daughter to Dell Rev. Julie van Haaften, Minister: [email protected] Chantelle Dooley, Office & Publications: [email protected] Natalie Istead, Youth Coordinator: [email protected] Louise Hiscox, Music Director: [email protected] Shawn Blackwood, Custodian Lynda Parker, Sunday Custodian Greeters: Cecil & Peggy Hitchings Ushers: Allen Millett & Don Johnston Beverley Bradbury & Susan Speer Sound Technician: Floyd Sutherland PP Operator: Eileen Stanbury Elevator: Carl Bedford Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9am – 2pm (Closed Fridays and Holidays) Weekly Service: Sunday at 11am Submission Deadline: Wed 10am
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