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We are a Family of
God’s people, much more than just a Sunday gathering. So, as our
worship ends, we encourage you: Please take a moment to welcome
those around you, that the newcomers among us may soon feel the
warmth of our Church Family.
Prayer Chain – We are here to support you in prayer.
Call Shirley Hackett or Joan Washburn with prayer requests. We
invite interested members to join our group.
Thank you’s: Thank you to Deb Woods 3 year olds –
grade 1, Sheila Wolfe grade 2-4 and
Kim Neeb grade 5-8 in the Sunday school children
this morning.
The "green
themed" 2011 Advent Calendar raised $ 292.93 for the Mission
and Service Fund. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
The 2011 Annual Report is available in the Narthex.
Thanks so much for your continuous support
of the House of Blessing! Our ‘ask’ for this month is
this: House of Blessing is asking for donations of cereal to
continue to stock their shelves.
St. John’s Preschool is looking for board
members for 2012. If you
are interested please contact the church office st.johns@bellnet.ca
519-271-3683.
The Observer
subscription is up for renewal. If you would like to receive this
subscription please enclose $20 with your regular offerings and
earmark it “Observer” or drop by the office. The deadline for
renewals/new subscriptions is Feb. 12th.
Anyone requesting CD’s of
the morning worship service is asked to put in the request before
the service as this helps the Sound Squad to burn enough
copies.
THIS WEEK
Today
10:30 Communion Service
Sanctuary
11:30 Junior Choir Practice
Choir
Room
11:30 Refreshments
Somerville
Fellowship Hall
11:30 Discussion on General Council
Remits
Parlour
5:30 Supper Club
Parlour
Monday
4:00 Meditation
Parlour
6:00 St. Mary’s Children’s Choir
Rehearsal
Choir
Room
6:00 Preschool Board Meeting
Blue
Room
7:30 Festival Youth Singers Rehearsal
Sanctuary
6:45 Cubs
Somerville
Fellowship Hall
Tuesday
12:00 Noon Bible Study
Parlour
6:30 Beavers
Somerville Fellowship Hall
8:00 AA
Somerville Fellowship Hall
Wednesday
6:30 Scouts
Somerville Fellowship Hall
7:30 Fresh Start Al-Anon
Blue
Room
Thursday
7:00 Meditation
Parlour
7:30 Senior Choir Practice
Choir
Room
Friday
8:00 AA
Primary
Room
Next Sunday
10:30 Sunday Service
Sanctuary
11:15 St. John’s Annual General
Meeting
Sanctuary
12:30 Lunch
Somerville
Fellowship Hall
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ST. JOHN’S
Supper Club will be held Today in the Parlour at 5:30pm. Come out for
good food, sharing and fellowship. Bring a salad, main dish
or dessert for the potluck buffet. Bring your own dishes and
cutlery. For more information call Sherri Neeb 519-271-4376
or Flo Cartwright 519-273-2706.
Sunday, February 5th
- St. John’s Annual Meeting immediately following a shortened
service. Lunch provided.
MESSY
CHURCH is coming again to St. John's on Friday, February 10 at 5
p.m. This time our theme
will be based on the story of the Good Samaritan. Volunteers are
needed at 4:45 to help with various crafts and
activities. As well we need kitchen crew (5:00) and
clean-up crew (6:00). A good time was had by all last time, so
please let Rivkah know if you'd like to help out this time! Fun
supper included :) Thanks!
“The
Omnivore’s Dilemma” “The
Omnivore’s Potluck”
A book by Michael Pollan An event for St. John’s
Here’s what they’re saying
about “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.”
What should we have for
dinner? For omnivores like ourselves, this
simple question has always posed a dilemma. When you can eat just
about anything nature (or the supermarket) has to offer, deciding
what you should eat will inevitable stir anxiety, especially when
some of the foods on offer might shorten your life. What is at
stake in our eating choices is not only our own and our children's
health, but the health of the environment that sustains life on
earth. (from the
introduction)
"With the skill of a
professional detective, Michael Pollan
explores the worlds of industrial farming, organic and sustainable
agriculture, and even hunting and gathering to determine the links
of food chains: how food gets from its sources in nature to our
plates. The findings he reports in this book are often unexpected,
disturbing, even horrifying, but they are facts every eater should
know. This is an engaging book, full of information that is most
relevant to conscious living" Dr. Andrew Weil.
You are invited to: READ
THIS BOOK, THINK ABOUT IT, and BE INSPIRED BY IT! Then…
On March 27, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
You are invited to bring a
potluck dish “inspired by ‘The Omnivore’s Dilemma’” to Peter and
Rivkah’s farm. Come prepared to eat, explore, converse and
celebrate! For more information talk with Rivkah: 519-271-3683 ext.
34.
Your Family is Invited to
MESSY CHURCH
On Friday, February 10, 2012
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Supper finishes at 6:45 p.m.
At St. John’s United Church
175 Waterloo St. S. (at Douro
Street)
What is MESSY CHURCH?
A
RELAXED TIME FOR FAMILIES TO SHARE SOME FUN IN OUR GYM (crafts and
games all focused on a theme), SOME LEARNING (a Bible Story, this
week it is The Good Samaritan) AND A DELICIOUS MEAL!
Who is welcome?
Everyone
is welcome, but Messy Church is especially fun for CHILDREN, their
parents, grandparents and caregivers!
Come
when you can – it’s impossible to be
late for Messy Church!
Come
as you are! – no need to dress up,
come right from school or work!
For more information call
Rivkah: 519-271-3683 ext. 34
Check out our website: www.stjohns-united-stratford.com
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