Thank you to this week’s volunteers (February 5):
Offering Receivers: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Counters: David Dell, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Will & Doris Johnson
Coffee Hour: Greg & Sheila Black
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Next Week (February 12):
Offering Receivers: Andrew & Carol Ottens, Need 2 Volunteers
Counters: David Dell, Wanda Klingbell, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Stephen MacKay
Greeters: Need a Volunteer
Coffee Hour: Annual Congregational Meeting and Lunch
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Please join us in the hall as we celebrate birthdays. Whether it be a milestone or not we have reason to celebrate and thank God for his beautiful gift of life. Of course we have cake but let’s not let cake be the focus, it is the people we wish to celebrate!
Margaret Sisk-McCully
Fiona Bragdon
Tamela Collrin
Douglas Blaikie
Basil Lowery
Edith Lowery
Marlene Howie
Gordon Scott
Juliet Davis
Georgia Garnhum
Christina Blom
Stewart Page
Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates, and their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City. A reminder to please bring in your donations of “return for refund” beverage containers such as water bottles, pop cans and juice boxes. The redemption center does not accept recyclables such as milk cartons. A drop off bin will be set up at the church on Sunday. Pick up can be arranged for large donations. Please contact Dallas at 449-2665 or the church office. Thank you for your support.
The Annual Meeting – You are invited to come and join together at this year’s annual meeting on February 12th. Churches are at their best when they have input from as many people as possible! God’s will is best discerned in groups by different people with different ideas. On the 12th, following worship we will have lunch in the Church Hall and receive and consider the financial reports. We will also look at the proposed budget for 2017. We will reflect on what has taken place during the past year. We will celebrate God’s goodness and generosity. Copies of the Annual Report are available at the back of the sanctuary. Please bring your copy to the meeting. Additional copies will be available at the meeting and in the church office
2016 Income Tax Receipts – Will be available at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday. Please pick up your receipt and help keep postage costs down.
College and Career Lunch – February 5 from 1pm – 4pm at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville.
Yard Sale – Save the date and save your donations! The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 28th and 29th. During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser. Donations will be gratefully accepted mid-April.
Retirement of the Rev. Doug Blaikie – A reception celebrating the Ministry and Retirement of Rev. Blaikie will take place on Sunday, February 26, following the 11:00 worship service. At that time, a gift from the congregation, in the form of a purse of money, will be presented to Doug and Holly. If you would like to contribute to this gift, your donation may be placed in the offering plate marked “Rev. Blaikie Retirement.” Donations may also be given to treasurer, John Astle, or mailed to the church office. Donations are not eligible for an income tax receipt.
Camp Geddie Summer Employment Opportunities – Eleven summer staff positions are posted on the church bulletin board by the kitchen door. The positions and descriptions can be viewed at http://campgeddie.ca/summer-2014/summer-staff/ and application forms can be downloaded at http://campgeddie.ca/files/2011/07/2017-Staff-Applications.pdf.
Valentine Tea – Feb 10 at 1:30pm at St. James Presbyterian Church. New-to-you, baking, door prizes and a free will offering for charity. All are welcome.
World Day of Prayer Bible Study – Monday, February 13 at 10:00 am at Forest Hill United Church. Rev. Ali Anningson will lead the Bible Study. People of all faith denomination are welcome and please bring a friend.
Cookie Dough – Only 7 tubs left! Pick up some gingersnap dough before its gone in support of the Mission Development & Social Action Committee.