Announcements October 1, 2017

Thank you to this 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

Next week’s volunteers (Oct 8):

Offering Receivers: Wanda Klingbell, Colleen Watson, Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan
Counters: John Astle, Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
Scripture Reader: Eleanor Scott
Greeters: Mavis & Max Cater
Coffee Hour: Blom Family
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Celebrating October Birthdays.  We have reason to celebrate and thank God for his beautiful gift of life.  Please join us in the Hall today for cake.
Sarah Ottens
Maggie Benoit
Bob Howie
Candace Schriver
Jeanne Kaye Speight
Owen Burrill
Isabelle Berry
Gregory Astle
Colleen Watson
Carol McEachen
Mary Jane Varlan
Alex Bramble
Miles Burrill

Congregational Survey – As part of the search process for a new minister, the development of a congregational profile is essential. Please pick up your survey at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday and return by Oct. 22.

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

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.

Men’s Breakfast – We invite any men in the congregation to gather over breakfast on Saturday, October 14 to discuss the congregational survey. Search Committee members will be present to answer any questions you might have with the survey and to lead a discussion on how we envision our future. This information will be combined with that gathered from other groups to help develop our congregational profile. An exact time and location will be announced as soon as we have an idea about numbers. Please let Stephen, Humphrey or Tony know ASAP if you would like to attend or leave a message with the church office.

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

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 Diversity 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 Study at Knox, non-degree program, lay education). There are no pre-requisites, courses are for personal interest and meant to expand and deepen one’s understanding and practice of one’s faith. 

Pulpit Supply Schedule:

  • 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

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.

 

Announcements September 17, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Sept 17):

Offering Receivers: Paul Lawson, Tony Watson, 2 Volunteers Needed
Counters: David Dell, Bill Cockburn, Paul Lawson
Scripture Reader: Drew Speight
Greeters: Volunteers Needed
Coffee Hour: Corn Boil Potluck
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Church School: Terri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (Sept 24):

Offering Receivers: David & Leslee Dell, Jessie Sagawa, Stephen MacKay
Counters: David Dell, Drew Speight, Vickie Macleod
Scripture Reader: Kathy MacKay
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Volunteer Needed
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Presbyterian College 2018 Cuba Study Tour – The Presbyterian College/Montreal School of Theology will hold its annual Cuba Study Tour in January 2018 and are welcoming a limited number of non-students to join the tour. The cost for the one-week study tour is $2,500/person and includes travel, accommodation, and most activities within Cuba. The purpose of the trip is to meet with Cuban Christians, to explore the identity of the church in Cuba, and to understand what it means for the church of Jesus Christ to find expression in different contexts.  For more info, check out http://www.presbyteriancollege.ca/2017/08/join-the-cuba-study-tour/  .  The deadline to apply is Sept 15, and non PC students must have a reference letter from their minister (in this case, Rev. Wendy).   Rev. Wendy participated in the 2011 study tour and can also share more info on this enriching travel opportunity.

Church Corn Boil – This Sunday, Sept 17th. Join us following the worship service for our Annual Fellowship Corn Boil! Hot, fresh corn as well as beverages will be provided… you bring your favourite pot luck dishes and desserts. 

Tuesday Morning Ladies Group – Tuesday’s at 9:30am.  We’ll meet in the kitchen and enjoy each other’s company along with a cup of coffee/tea, some lovely goodies and devotions. Please come and join us.

Annual Youth Campfire at Odell – Friday, September 22nd 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.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, September 24th from 5:00 to 8:00 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. 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.

Girl Guides and Scouts – Sparks, Brownies and Guides meet on Wednesdays beginning September 13. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meet Tuesday evenings beginning September 19.

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.

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

  • Mondays and Wednesdays (1 – 4 p.m.) – Seniors’ Coffee House
  • Tuesday, Sept. 19 (7 p.m.) – Information Session on Legal & Estate Planning
  • 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). 

Pulpit Supply Schedule:

  • Sept 17 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
  • 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 

Terry Fox Run –  Looking for teams and/or individuals to participate in the upcoming Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 17th at Queen’s Square. Registration at 12 noon, race at 1:00 pm.  For further information, please visit www.TerryFox.org

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.

The Parton’s  – Sunday, September 24th @ 2 pm Gospel Duo (Tim & Gale) cousins of Dolly Parton will be in concert at St. Anthony’s Church.  A free will offering will be taken at the door.  Come out for an afternoon of entertainment and fellowship… you will be glad you did!

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

Bridge Luncheon – Nashwaaksis United Church on Thurs, October 19th. To reserve your table for $40, please contact Connie at 472-4744.

 

Announcements September 10, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Sept 10):

Offering Receivers: David & Leslee Dell, Humphery Akwar, Brian Barnes
Counters: David Dell, Helen & Ron Bagnell, Brian Barnes
Scripture Reader: Rose Carolyn Smith
Greeters: Doris Stairs
Coffee Hour: Jeanne Kaye & Dick Speight
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (Sept 17):

Offering Receivers: Paul Lawson, Tony Watson, Volunteers Needed
Counters: David Dell, Bill Cockburn, Paul Lawson
Scripture Reader: Drew Speight
Greeters: Volunteers Needed
Coffee Hour: Corn Boil Potluck
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Church School: Terri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Joint Search Committee & Session Meeting, followed by Session Meeting – Monday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. (Note:  Meeting to take place at the church and will be a regular meeting, not potluck)

Next Regular Search Committee Meeting – Thurs, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Church School resumes  this Sunday, Sept. 10th.  If you would like to be a part of our team as a storyteller or doorkeeper, please talk to Jordan or Terri.

Church Corn Boil – Sunday, Sept 17th. Join us following the worship service for our Annual Fellowship Corn Boil!

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Fall issue of “The Link”.  Deadline for submissions is September 10th.

Tuesday Morning Ladies Group will be resuming on September 12th at 9:30am.  We’ll meet in the kitchen and enjoy each other’s company along with a cup of coffee/tea, some lovely goodies and devotions. Please come and join us.

Annual Youth Campfire at Odell – Friday, September 22nd 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.

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

Presbyterian College 2018 Cuba Study Tour – The Presbyterian College/Montreal School of Theology will hold its annual Cuba Study Tour in January 2018 and are welcoming a limited number of non-students to join the tour. The cost for the one-week study tour is $2,500/person and includes travel, accommodation, and most activities within Cuba. The purpose of the trip is to meet with Cuban Christians, to explore the identity of the church in Cuba, and to understand what it means for the church of Jesus Christ to find expression in different contexts.  For more info, check out http://www.presbyteriancollege.ca/2017/08/join-the-cuba-study-tour/  .  The deadline to apply is Sept 15, and non PC students must have a reference letter from their minister (in this case, Rev. Wendy).   Rev. Wendy participated in the 2011 study tour and can also share more info on this enriching travel opportunity.

Pulpit Supply:

Sept 10 – The Rev. Canon William MacMullin
Sept 17 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
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 Kay Speight

Girl Guides and Scouts – Sparks, Brownies and Guides meet on Wednesdays beginning September 13.  Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meet Tuesday evenings beginning September 19. The 5th Fredericton Scouts registration might is Sept 12 from 6 – 7:30 pm in the church hall.

Annual Twilight Retreat – Monday, Sept 11 at St. Theresa’s Church beginning at 4:30 pm, potluck at 5:30 pm. Theme is: “Inspired by the Spirit-Women Respond to God’s Call”. Men, women and teens are welcome.  Contact Debbie at 472-2916 for more information.

Terry Fox Run –  Sept. 17 at Queen’s Square. Registration at 12noon, race at 1:00 pm.  For further information, please visit www.TerryFox.org

Announcements September 3, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Sept 3):

Offering Receivers: Wanda Klingbell, Vickie MacLeod, Tony & Colleen Watson
Counters: David Dell, Larry Sheppard, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Margaret Sisk-McCully
Greeters: Margaret Sisk-McCully
Lemonade on the Lawn: Volunteer Needed
Nursery/Supervision: Volunteers Needed

Next week’s volunteers (Sept 10):

Offering Receivers: David & Leslee Dell, Humphery Akwar, Brian Barnes
Counters: David Dell, Helen & Ron Bagnell, Brian Barnes
Scripture Reader: Rose Carolyn Smith
Greeters: Doris Stairs
Coffee Hour: Jeanne Kaye & Dick Speight
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham

Please join us as we celebrate September birthdays. Whether it is a milestone or not we have reason to celebrate and thank God for the 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!

Ariel Ottens
Kathy MacKay
Stephen MacKay
Jean Hood
Robert Howie
Rebecca Jonah
Kaelyn Nickerson
Owen Keetch
Lois Eldridge
Julie Peterson
Kathie Berry
Mike Nickerson
Rose Carolyn Smith
Donna Jones

Church School resumes Sept. 10th.  If you would like to be a part of our team as a storyteller or doorkeeper, please talk to Jordan or Terri.

Church Corn Boil – Sunday, Sept 17th.  Join us following the worship service for our Annual Fellowship Corn Boil.

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Fall issue of “The Link”.  Deadline for submissions is September 10th.  Please send material to the church office.

Tuesday Morning Ladies Group will be resuming on September 12th at 9:30am.  We’ll meet in the kitchen and enjoy each other’s company along with a cup of coffee/tea, some lovely goodies and devotions. Please come and join us.

Annual Twilight Retreat – Monday, Sept 11 at St. Theresa’s Church beginning at 4:30 pm, potluck at 5:30 pm. Theme is: “Inspired by the Spirit-Women Respond to God’s Call”. Men, women and teens are welcome.  Contact Debbie at 472-2916 for more information.

Pulpit Supply:

Sept 3 – Marg Leonard
Sept 10 – The Rev. Canon William MacMullin
Sept 17 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
Sept 24 – Drew Speight

Fredericton, NB