Thank you to this week’s volunteers (March 19):

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Wanda Klingbell, David Charters
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Drew Speight, John White
Scripture Reader: Drew Speight
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Coffee Hour: David & Leslee Dell
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (March 26):

Offering Receivers: Greg & Sheila Black, Bob & Marg Leonard
Counters: Calvin Macintosh, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Dallas Davis
Greeters: Bob & Marg Leonard
Coffee Hour: Blom Family
Nursery: Jane Murray, Mary Hossack
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Our annual March Break Lunch at the Courtyard at the Ramada is Sunday, March 19^th at 12:30pm.  Please join us for fellowship and a meal.  The buffet is available for about $20 (taxes but not the tip included) with reduced rates for children.  Or, you can order off the lunchtime menu.  To ensure we are all seated together please reply to Mary Charters if you will be joining us.

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Spring issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office by March 26th (firm).

Youth Event: The Three-Hour Film Festival – Sunday, March 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 at the church. Teams will have three hours to script, shoot and edit a video using just a smart phone. Winning team gets a prize. Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

College and Career Lunch – Sunday, April 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know if you are interested by April 1.

Children’s Choir – Term Two has resumed weekly practices in the Fellowship Hall, meeting from 4:00 – 4:30 Friday afternoons.   All children welcome up to the end of middle school.  We sing once a month for worship services and our rehearsals include fun music related activities and the use of rhythm instruments.   For further information, please contact David or Kathie Berry.

A Time of Prayer (please take note of change of day and time) – will be held every other Wednesday morning at 10 am. Our next gathering is March 29th.  For further information, you may contact Jane Murray.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their gr 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance. If more convenient, there will be home pick-up on Saturday, April 1st. To arrange for this or an earlier pick-up of a large number call Dallas.

Lenten Recitals – St. Paul’s United on Wednesdays 12:10 – 12:50 pm.

• March 29 – Dianne Roxborough Brown and Julie Grant (Piano and Flute)
• April 5 – Dr. Sharon Pond (Organ) with The Vocal Collective. Free will offering.

Jiggs Dinner – Nashwaaksis United Church on Friday, March 17^th, at 5:30 pm in the auditorium, featuring corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, pease pudding and a “special dessert”!   As the Committee must know how many people are coming for food purposes, tickets are available by calling the church office (458-9452) so get yours early!  Adults – $14 (because of the meat cost); children 10 & under, $5.  All are welcome!

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

• Every Monday and Wednesday (1-4 p.m.) – Seniors’ Coffee House:  Stop by for games/cards, movie, laughs, and great conversations.  Refreshments provided.  No cost.
• Mid-Week Lenten Worship & Spiritual Reflection – 7 pm Tuesdays – March 21, 28 and April 4, 11
• Community Breakfast – Saturday, March 18 (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.) Freewill donation.
• Pizza & Games Social  – Saturday, March 18 (4:30 pm) We’ll provide the ingredients.  You design your pizza and we’ll cook it up. Bring a game or enjoy some of the games we have to share. No cost.
• Inter-generational (all ages) Movie Night – Friday, March 31 (7 p.m.) featuring Sing. No cost.  Refreshments provided

March Pulpit Supply:

• March 19 – Marg Leonard
• March 26 – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (March 5):

Offering Receivers: Stephen MacKay, Need 3 Volunteers
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Margo & Larry Sheppard
Scripture Reader: Eleanor Scott
Greeters: Will & Doris Johnson
Coffee Hour: Murray & Carol McEachen
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Supervision in nursery (March Break), Jordan & Candace

Next Week (March 12):

Offering Receivers: Greg & Sheila Black, Tony & Colleen Watson
Counters: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Rose Carolyn Smith
Greeters: Wanda Klingbell, Hollie Craig
Coffee Hour: Greg & Sheila Black
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Supervision in nursery (March Break), Jordan & Candace

Following Week (March 19):

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Wanda Klingbell, David Charters
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Drew Speight, John White
Scripture Reader: Drew Speight
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Coffee Hour: David & Leslee Dell
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, 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.
Drew Speight
Francois Higgins
Jonathon Loi
Helen McKinnon
Annette Stehouwer
Aydon Stairs
Sonya Burrill
Jacqueline Gaudet
Cole Lundy
Lanore Target
Danny Rearick
Arlene Audas
Amy Cater
John Astle
Joyce Astle
Ava Fullarton

A Time of Prayer (please take note of change of day and time) will be held every other Wednesday morning at 10 am. Our next gathering is March 15th.  For further information you may contact Jane Murray.

Cookie Dough – Only a few tubs left!  Pick up some gingersnap dough before its gone in support of the Mission Committee.

Upcoming World Day of Prayer Services:

• St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church – March 3 at 7:00 pm (storm date Mar 5 at 3:00 pm)
• Forest Hill United Church – March 3 at 7:00 pm (no storm date)
• Sts John and Paul Church – March 3 at 7:00 pm (no storm date)
• St. Dunstan’s Roman Catholic Church – March 3 at 2:00 pm (no storm date)

Our annual March Break Lunch at the Courtyard at the Ramada has been booked for after church (12:30ish) on Sunday, March 19th.  Please join us for fellowship and a meal.  The buffet is available for about $20 (taxes but not the tip included) with reduced rates for children.  Or, you can order off the lunchtime menu.  To ensure we are all seated together please reply to Mary Charters or the church office by Wednesday, March 15^th if you will be joining us.

College & Career Lunch – Rescheduled to this Sunday, March 5 at 1pm at Jordan & Candace’s place in Maugerville.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their gr 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance. If more convenient, there will be home pick-up on Saturday, April 1st. To arrange for this or an earlier pick-up of a large number contact Dallas.

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action – and me!                           

March 6^th – April 17^th 2017          Instructor David Phillips

This course is intended to help students understand our denomination’s involvement with residential schools, intended or not, in destroying indigenous culture.  The course will focus on learning about our complicity and how we today might as a church respond to the Truth and Reconciliation’s Calls for Action as it specifically relates to congregations and be actively involved together with our indigenous brothers and sisters in reconciliation.

To register go to http://www.knox.utoronto.ca

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

• Every Monday & Wednesday (1-4 pm) – Seniors’ Coffee House:  Stop by for games/cards, movie, laughs, and great conversations.  Refreshments provided.  No cost.
• Monday, March 6 (1:30 – 3:30 pm) – Super*Animal Workshop (delivered by Sci*Flyers Fredericton) (no cost) (Please RSVP due to limited seats).
• Wednesday, March 8 (1 – 6 pm) – All-Ages Social & Supper:  Join us for games, a movie, crafts and more.  Supper will be prepared and served by the kids (with adult supervision) at 5 pm.  Please RSVP for supper.
• Thursday, March 9 (11:30 am) – Seniors’ Luncheon with entertainment.  Please RSVP by Monday, March 6.  Freewill donation.
• Friday, March 10 (7 pm) – All Ages Movie Night (no cost) featuring Moana
• Mid-Week Lenten Worship & Spiritual Reflection – 7 pm Tuesdays – March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11

March Pulpit Supply:

• March 5 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
• March 12 – Drew Speight
• March 19 – Marg Leonard
• March 26 – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery

Church Office – Please note that Tara will not be in the Church Office during March Break (March 6 – 10). She will be happy to get back to you on March 13 to answer any messages or inquires.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (February 12):

Offering Receivers: Andrew & Carol Ottens, Rebecca Jonah, Need Volunteer
Counters: David Dell, Wanda Klingbell, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Stephen MacKay
Greeters: Rebecca Jonah
Coffee Hour: Annual Congregational Meeting and Lunch
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (February 19):

Offering Receivers: Scouts and Guides
Counters: David Dell, Vickie MacLeod, Heather Labadie, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Scouts/Guides
Greeters: Scouts and Guides
Coffee Hour: Murray & Carol McEachen
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Watoto Children’s Choir – The Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa will be performing at the Journey Wesleyan Church, Friday, February 10 at 7pm and all are invited. Concert is free (free will offering). Since 1994, Watoto children’s choirs from Africa have traveled all over the world sharing the plight of Africa’s orphaned and vulnerable, making an appeal to help raise these children so that they can rebuild their nation.

2016 Income Tax Receipts – are available at the back of the sanctuary.

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Annual Meeting – You are invited to attend this year’s annual meeting this Sunday, 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.

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 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.

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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 will 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 or the church office. Thank you for your support.

A Time of Prayer is held every other Sunday evening at 7 pm.  Our next gathering is this week, Feb 12. For further information you may contact Jane Murray at 457-1251

Big Box Games – Our annual celebration of cardboard, duct tape, glow sticks and Nerf guns. Sunday, February 19th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

College & Career Lunch – Sunday, February 26 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated.

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.

Cookie Dough – Only a few tubs left!  Pick up some gingersnap dough before its gone in support of the Mission Development & Social Action Committee.

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 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.

World Day of Prayer Services for 2016 in the Fredericton area, as prepared by Women of the Philippines with the theme “Am I Being Unfair To You?”  Please come and join us on Friday, March 3, 2017 with Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and in 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather to learn about, pray, and celebrate in Solidarity with the people of The Philippines through the World Day of Prayer.  All are welcome to attend!

• St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church – March 3 at 7:00PM (storm date:  March 5 at 3:00PM)
• Forest Hill United Church – March 3 at 7:00PM (no storm date)
• Sts John and Paul Church – March 3, 2017 at 7:00PM (no storm date)
• St. Dunstan’s Roman Catholic Church – March 3, 2017 at 2:00PM (no storm date)