Announcements February 2, 2020

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Feb 2):

Greeters: Lois Eldridge
Coffee Hosts: Carol & Murray McEachen
Scripture Reading: Eleanor Scott
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Al & Jean Boudreau, Rose Johnston, Wanda Klingbell
Counters:  Calvin MacIntosh, Al & Jean Boudreau

Next week’s volunteers (Feb 9):

Greeters: Doris Johnson
Coffee Hosts: Fraser Family
Scripture Reading: Tony Watson
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan, Greg & Sheila Black
Counters:  Calvin MacIntosh, Greg & Sheila Black

Join us in the hall after worship to celebrate February Birthdays:

Margaret Sisk-McCully
Juliet Davis
Tamela Collrin
Georgia Garnhum
Marlene Howie
Christina Blom
Gordon Scott
Stewart Page

Sunday, February 2 is PWS&D Sunday! It is a day to celebrate the ways our church is responding around the world to help lift vulnerable families out of hunger, poverty and oppression. We also pray for those who struggle for basic necessities and think about how we can help make a difference. Discover more at WeRespond.ca.

Annual Meeting – You are invited to come and join together at this year’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 9th following worship service.  Potluck lunch provided by Board and Session members.

Elder Election – The ballots have been counted and an ordination of new Elders is planned for the service on February 9th, the day when the Annual General Meeting follows the service. Seventy six (76) ballots were cast and 10 Elders will be added to the nine (9) members of Session who have terms expiring in later years.”

Outreach Initiative: “Caps” and KD

Please donate warm hats/ toques and non-perishable macaroni and cheese packages for the month of February to help people in need of warmth and comfort in the downtown core. 

Barnabas Warming Centre – Volunteers Needed

The Barnabas Warming Centre will provide a safe and welcoming environment where guests can come in out of the elements to enjoy warm beverages, light snacks, games and movies. The space, provided by Brunswick Street Baptist Church, is located behind the church at  359 George Street and will be open from 1:00 – 4:30 pm seven days a week.  Volunteers are needed to help provide a warm and welcoming environment.  A staff coordinator will be there to support the warming centre guests and volunteers. Volunteers can sign up through ConnectFredericton

World Day of Prayer Bible Study – Hosted by the Fredericton Women’s Inter-Church is having the World Day of Prayer Bible Study on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 10:00AM at Christ Church Parish Church.