Announcements September 24, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Sept 24):

Offering Receivers: David & Leslee Dell, Jessie Sagawa, Volunteer Needed
Counters: David Dell, Drew Speight
Scripture Reader: Drew Speight
Greeters: Rose Johnston
Coffee Hour: Volunteer Needed
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (Oct 1):

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: John Astle, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Heather Labadie
Scripture Reader: Jeanne Kaye Speight
Greeters: Volunteer Needed
Coffee Hour: Choir
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

The Link – Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the latest newsletter on Sunday at the back of the Sanctuary.

Annual Youth Campfire at Odell – Friday, Sept 22 from 6:30PM to 10:00PM. Campfire at Odell followed by a hike back to the church for more food and fun. Please let Jordan know as soon as possible if you are interested.

Concert at Saint Andrew’s – Karon Croll, Contralto, and Ruth Nieboer, Piano, with guest Alexis Ervin, Soprano, will present A Seesaw of Song – from Bach to Britten on Sunday evening, September 24, 7:00 pm at Saint Andrew’s.  Along with sacred selections, the program will feature composers JS Bach, Franz Schubert, Ralph Vaughan Williams and a Benjamin Britten arrangement of a playful English folksong.  Admission by free will offering at the door with reception to follow in the Church Hall.  Please join us for an enjoyable hour of musical entertainment.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, September 24th from 5:00 to 8:00 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Please let Jordan know by the 23rd if you are interested.

Children’s Choir – will be staring Friday, September 29th from 4:00 – 4:30 pm in the Church Hall.  All children and youth are welcome!  We enjoy singing and playing together, using rhythm instruments and enjoying musical games and activities.  We participate once a month in Sunday morning worship through the Christmas season.  We resume choir after March Break to June.  If you need further information, please contact either David or Kathie Berry.

Fall Indoor Yard Sale – As you prepare for Fall and Winter, please set aside clothing and household goods for this upcoming fundraiser to be held Friday, Oct 20th 6-8pm and Saturday, Oct 21th 9am-noon.

Hurricane relief – PWS&D is accepting donations towards relief efforts following hurricane Irma. You can make a donation to PWS&D using envelopes in each pew, donating online at http://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/2017/09/14/hurricane-irma/ or calling 1-800-619-7301 x291. Please mark all donations “Hurricane Irma.”


On the Go at St. James Presbyterian Church – All are welcome!

  • Mondays and Wednesdays (1 – 4 p.m.) – Seniors’ Coffee House
  • Friday, Sept. 22 (7 p.m.) – Movie Night featuring “Smurfs: The Lost Village” ($2 per person or $5 per family, includes treats)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 27 (11:30) – Lunch & Learn on “Downsizing & De-cluttering” (soup/chowder lunch & dessert) ($5 per person RSVP at 450-4031 by Sept. 25).

Online Course – Want to deepen your understanding and practice of your faith.  Why not register for the 6 week on line course Spiritual and Religious Divesity in our Neighbourhood with instructor the Rev. Dr. Andrew Irvine.  The course runs from Oct 16 to Nov 27.  For more information and to register go to www.knox.utoronto.ca  (Click on Study at Knox, non-degree program, lay education). There are no pre-requisites, the courses are for personal interest and meant to expand and deepen one’s understanding and practice of one’s faith.

Pulpit Supply Schedule:

Sept 24 – Drew Speight
Oct 1 (World Communion Sunday) – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery
Oct 8 (Harvest Sunday) – Drew Speight
Oct 15 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
Oct 22 – Marg Leonard
Oct 29 (Reformation Sunday) – Jeanne Kaye Speight

Hymn Sing – Join the congregation of Brunswick Street Baptist Church for an hour of singing your favourite hymns on Sunday, September 24, 6:30 pm.  All welcome.

Cooking Class – Frugal Friendly Cooking Demystified.  Free classes on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 12 pm. There will be 2 cycles of 4 weeks, one starting in September and one in October. To register contact Christ Church (Parish Church) at 451-0630 or e-mail at ccpc@nb.aibn.com.