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Have you always had a desire to read the inspired word of God?
Do you want to share this talent doing God’s work in your home
church? If the answer is yes to either of these questions, Worship
Team is in the process of setting up Scripture Reader’s ONLY List.
Please contact Allan Wright, the office or Rev. Steve.
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Do you know of someone who would appreciate a
DVD of Sunday Services? If so, please let Rev. Steve know or
call the office.
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Please forward any cute stories, Holy Humour or
thoughts for the week to either Rev. Steve or to the office.
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Out Of The Cold
Dates to remember: January 14, 2012,
February 11, 2012, March 10, 2012, April 7, 2012. Our church
supplies (6) home made pies and salad fixings; we also need 1 bag of
milk. In December a time will be announced for donation drop off at
the church. Thank you for your continued support.
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St. John’s new Website Editor
Merrilee Erskine is “St. John’s new Website Editor”
and we welcome her to the Outreach Team. She can be contacted at
(705) 322-4252 or via email: Merrilee.Erskine@bell.net
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M & S Cook Book
M & S Cook Book to be sold in time for next
Christmas. We would like your favourite recipes; 1 or more, as soon
as possible. Please help us to make this a success!
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St. John's Logo Contest
Outreach Team is sponsoring a “Logo Contest”
A $25.00 gift certificate for the Georgian Mall will be awarded to
the winner. Clint Nesbit at clintnesbitt@rogers.com will be the
contact person for the Outreach Team. Good luck! |
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MARIANNE TOMLINSON will be heading off Feb 4, 2012, for a
Medical Mission Trip in Jamaica.
If you are able to donate any of the following items to be handed
out to those in need in Jamaica. Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen tablets,
Children and Adult Vitamins, antibiotic creams. School supplies,
small soaps, shampoo, hair items. 8X10 size cloth draw string bags.
Place in Box at church entrance.
Marianne Tomlinson will still accept cloth draw
sting bags until end of January. Thank you
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M & S INVITES YOU to mark your calendars and
please join us for the following events:
VALENTINE'S DAY LUNCHEON Feb.12th after service,
the cost will be $5.00 /person or $ 15.00 a family.
ST PATRICK DAY LUNCHEON on Mar.18th after service, the cost will
be $ 5.00 /person or $15.00 a family.
SOCK COLLECTION again this year to be collected June 3rd, this was
a big fund raiser; we collected $974.20 in 2011.
M & S COOK BOOK to be sold in time for Christmas. We would like
your favourite recipes; 1, 2 or many, as soon as possible. Please
help us to make this a success!
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“Son Light” Solar Project
Further to our Jan 29th, Congregational Meeting,
Adherents and Members are invited to invest in the “Son Light” Solar
Project.
Debentures are being offered in the amount of $1,000.00 each and a
total of 65 are being offered. You must commit to these by Feb. 26,
2012. These will be paid annually at a rate of 4% from issue date.
Debentures will be paid back using a lottery system.
Further Information on Sample Debenture is available
at the back of Sanctuary.
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Feb. 2012 Events |
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Wednesday,
Feb. 1
9:30 am |
Clear out of all outdated old books,
Helpers needed. If you have a favourite book(s) please take (free)
prior to Feb. 1st. We are donating our books to the Christian
Salvage Mission.
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Thursday,
Feb. 2
1:30 pm |
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MTG. (Parlour) |
Sunday, Feb. 5
10:00 am. |
Sunday Service, 5h
Sunday after EpiphanyGospel Reading:
Mark 1:40-45
Youth Group Fun Day with Church Family
Time: after Sunday Service till 3 pm
Lunch: (it's a true pot-luck...bring soup or chilli, or meat or
cheese buns already made up, or cookies, squares - finger dessert.
*Everybody please brings a can of frozen juice)
Activities: Hay Ride around town and to the tobogganing hill also
inside games, dress warm and bring your sled and a favorite game.
Contact Lucy for questions or information at 705-322-2191.
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Sunday, Feb. 5
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On Sunday February 5, at 3pm everyone is invited to
attend the Induction Service for the new minister of Knox, Flos
and Elmvale Presbyterian Churches at Elmvale Presbyterian
Church. Rev. Paul Sakasov has been a minister in Brandon, Manitoba
for the last 8 years and we would like to welcome him to the Elmvale
community. Reception to follow.
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Monday,
Feb 6
9:30 am |
ALL WOMEN OF ST. JOHN’S, AND FRIENDS,
are invited to a meeting in the large SS. Coffee and a light
snack followed by a speaker from Shelter Now, a home for the needy
in Midland. This will be followed with a short business meeting. |
Tuesday, Feb. 7
6:30 pm
7:00 pm. |
YOUTH GROUP
(Parlour)WORSHIP TEAM (Green Room) |
Wednesday,
Feb. 8
7:00 pm |
CO-OP NURSERY MEETING (Parlour) |
Thursday,
Feb. 9
9:30 am |
U.C.W. COFFEE PARTY for all St. John’s family (Big Room). Coffee,
tea, juice, muffins, tea biscuits.
Admission: a friendly smile! |
Saturday,
Feb.
11
5:00 pm |
“OUT OF THE COLD” Barrie |
Sunday, Feb. 12
10:00 am. |
Sunday Service, Sixth
Sunday after Epiphany
Scripture:
Psalm 138 and Luke 5:1-11
M & S Valentine's Day Luncheon after worship;
cost will be $5.00 /person or $15.00 a family.
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Tuesday, Feb. 14
9:00 am
9:30 am |
SARA VISTA LTC MEETING (Parlour)
PROPERTY & FINANCE TEAM (Green R) |
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Sunday, Feb. 19
10:00 am. |
Sunday Service
St. John's Web Site Information Session
We have changed the date to Sun., Feb. 19th for the Outreach Team to
host a “Website Information Session” after service in the Parlour.
Please explore the Website
www.unitedchurchelmvale.org to familiarize and gather any
questions or concerns you may want to bring to the meeting. |
Tuesday, Feb. 21
6:30 pm
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YOUTH GROUP
(Parlour) |
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Friday,
Feb. 24
6:00 pm |
Community Family Spaghetti Dinner
Hosted by the Outreach Team. Doors open at 6:00 pm and dinner being
served at 6:30. “Volunteers to help with this event are welcome”
Free will offering. |
Saturday,
Feb. 25
9:00 am |
Men's Club Breakfast |
Sunday, Feb. 26
10:00 am. |
Sunday Service
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Monday,
Feb 27
7:30 pm |
Camp Simpresca (Parlour) |
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March 2012 Events |
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Sunday, March 4
10:00 am. |
Sunday Service
Annual Congregational Meeting
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Sunday, March 18
10:00 am. |
Sunday Service
M & S St. Patrick Day Luncheon after worship;
cost will be $5.00 /person or $ 15.00 a family. |
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June 2012 Events |
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Sunday, June 3
10:00 am. |
Sunday Service
M & S Sock Collection again, this was a big
fund raiser; we collected $974.20 in 2011. |
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