Port Nelson Notebook Week of November 2, 2014

Port Nelson United Church
3132 South Drive, Burlington ON L7N 1H7
Phone: 905 637-5631
Website: www.portnelsonunitedchurch.com
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Port Nelson Notebook
www.portnelsonunitedchurch.com
Week of November 2, 2014
OUR MISSION
To reach out to one another and our world as we grow
spiritually in a caring, inclusive, Christian community
enriched by meaningful worship
OUR VISION
“Anchored in God~ Sheltered by Christ ~Sailing with the Spirit”
OUR VALUES
A Sense of Community ~ Being Inclusive ~ Caring ~
Growing Spiritually ~ Meaningful Worship
~ Reaching Out
Assisting with Worship today:
Ushers:
Evan & Dawna McDade;
Gord & Pat Gilmore
Greeters:
Ken & Susan Posgate;
Marty Wamsley
Coffee:
Library Committee – Sharon Lipsit
Flowers:
Karen Pettit
Sound System: John Zinkie
Portside Newsletter
The deadline for submissions to our church family
newsletter is Wednesday, November 12. Please email
submissions to Lorraine MacMaster Editor:
lormacmaster@sympatico.ca
Notice of Congregational Meeting Today Nov. 2nd
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the congregation
on Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 from 12 noon until
1:30 pm for the purposes of receiving and voting on a
recommendation from the Church Council regarding the
financing of a potential renovation project. A motion
will also be presented to appoint Rick Burgess to the
Trustees. Please plan to attend this important meeting.
Marilyn Parsons, Chairperson, Church Council
Book Discussion Group
“Learning to Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor
Thursdays, November 27th & December 4th 7.308.30pm – O’Brien Room. All are welcome.
Specials this month are – Bay 5%; Home Outfitters 5%;
La Vie en Rose 10%; La vie en Rose Aqua 10%; Canyon
Creek 8%; Cineplex Odeon 4%. All proceeds go directly
to our food voucher program.
DURING TODAY’S WORSHIP
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LARGE PRINT bulletins and music books, and assistive hearing devices for improved sound are available at
the back
Offering envelopes are available in the seats; if you would like your own set of envelopes, or if you
would like to begin pre-authorized remittance (PAR), contact the church office
A Supervised Nursery for Infants and Toddlers is available; speak to an usher for assistance
Other children and youth are invited to proceed to programs during the Peace Greeting
IF YOU ARE HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME – WELCOME!
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We invite you to record your name in our Guest Book on your way out so that we may welcome you this
coming week
We invite you to stay after worship for coffee, tea, Juice, cookies and conversation
You Are Invited on Monday, November 3rd at 7pm
The Very Rev. the Hon. Lois M. Wilson, C.C.
will be preaching at Port Nelson on
November 16th. As she is a mentor and
hero to many of us we will be meeting to
discuss her new book “I Want to Be in That
Number: Cool Saints I Have Known”. The
book is available to borrow from the library and for
purchase from the church office ($20). Join us for a
lively discussion even if you have not read the book.
Hope to see your there!
Seniors Luncheon – Wednesday, November 5
Our next Seniors Luncheon will
be held on Wednesday,
November 5, at 12:00 noon.
We hope that you can join us
for lunch. Following the meal
we will be enlightened by Gord Dunbar who will take us
through some of his sabbatical adventures, particularly
his trip to Iona. The cost for the luncheon this year
remains at $13.00 per person. Please sign up on the list
posted in the upper narthex – we need accurate
numbers to plan for the meal. Donna Duncombe: 905639-6260 & Anne Smith: 905-639-1645
Wanna Cook?
Helping Hands is an integral part of Port Nelson’s
Teleministry. We deliver food to those identified with
yummy casseroles, soup or cookies – sometimes all
three. If you feel God tugging you to prepare the food
or to deliver it, please sign up during the month of
November in the Upper Narthex after worship. You will
only be asked at most two or three times each year.
Drivers Wanted
Someone to drive people to church, on a regular or
occasional basis. These are mostly seniors who are no
longer driving themselves, several in Retirement homes.
If interested/available, please call Dorothy McDonald at
(905) 637-1475.
Evening with the Author of “The Five Love Languages”
Gary Chapman, author of “The Five Love Languages”
will be at the Lakmount Worship Centre, Grimsby on
Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30pm.
Visit
www.funandfaith.ca for further details.
PNUC Men’s Breakfast
Saturday Nov. 15, 2014 @ 8:30 am
“Dental Forensics”
Presented by:
Dr. Frank Stechy,
Please sign up in the Narthex
or call
Ham Jukes 905-639-3669
$6.00 per person at the door
Friday Night Community Volunteer Opportunity
Port Nelson will be helping with the Friday Night
Community Dinner held at Wellington Square United
Church, 2121 Caroline Street, this coming Friday
evening, and on every first Friday of the month. Shifts
are 4-6pm (prep), or 5.30-8pm (serve and cleanup). Sign the sheet on the bulletin board or contact
Nancy McKenzie, nancymckenzie59@gmail.com, (905)
332-8697 by Wednesday at noon.
Hungry, Hungry Students
They fly from our nests to attend university or
college. Freedom! Adulthood! Study! Though they
may not tell us, they miss us. Let them know we
continue to care for them by donating money to
purchase a $25.00 gift card to Subway or to
Starbucks. We will send the cards to them just in time
for exams. Please make your cheques out to “Port
Nelson United Church” and label it “Student Gift
Cards.” Thank you. They’ll love you for it!
Join us on Your PA Day
When: Friday November 21st
Time: from 9-3pm
Ages: 5-12 are welcomed
Cost: $15 per child
Theme: A Pioneer Christmas
Registration info will follow in the next couple of
weeks. If you would be interested in volunteering,
please contact Sharon Holmes at
sharonholmes@portnelsonunitedchurch.com
Book Discussion Group
“Learning to Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor
Thursdays, November 27th & December 4th 7.308.30pm – O’Brien Room. All are welcome.
Upcoming Worship at 10.30 am
November 09
 Remembrance Day Service
November 16
 Guest Preacher: “The Very Rev. the Hon. Lois M.
Wilson, C.C., former Moderator of The United
Church of Canada and former member of the
Canadian Senate
November 23
 Stewardship Theme Begins
November 23
 7:30pm – Prayer with the Songs of Taize
This Week at a Glance
Monday, November 3
 Travel Crafts – O’Brien Room at 1:30pm
 Teleministry – Accounting Office at 7pm
 Book Discussion – O’Brien Room at 6pm
 Funding Group – Chapel at 7:30pm
Solar Panels
Flowers in the Worship Space
Do you wish to celebrate a life stage in your family,
or remember a loved one through a floral tribute?
You can place flowers at the front of the worship
space for a worship service on a specific date by
contacting Rebecca at 905 637-5631 or emailing the
church office at office@portnelsonunitedchurch.com
Weekly Email Newsletter
Did you know that, most weeks on Thursdays, a brief
email newsletter is sent to over 400 people in the
church family? If you would like to receive this email
newsletter, simply send an email to the church
office: office@portnelsonunitedchurch.com
Port Nelson Church Staff
Michael Brooks, Minister
Gord Dunbar, Associate Minister
Stillman Matheson, Director of Music
Sharon Holmes, Developer of Children’s Ministry
Jay Poitras, Developer of Youth Ministry
Rebecca Murphy, Church Administrator
Rick Tucker, Church Custodian
Theresa Woolley, Bookkeeper
Christian Boin, Security Lock-up
Tuesday, November 4
 Teleministry – Accounting Office at 9:30am
 Staff Meeting - O’Brien Room at 1:30pm
 Reflection Group – Library at 1:30pm
Wednesday, November 5
 Seniors’ Lunch – O’Brien Room at 12:00 noon
 Bible Study – Chapel at 7:30pm
Thursday, November 6
 Prayer Group – O’Brien Room at 9am
 Food Vouchers – Upper Gathering Place at 10am
 Chancel Choir – Choir Rm/Sanctuary at 7:30pm
Friday, November 7
 Mistletoe Mart Set-up – All Day
Saturday November 8
 Mistletoe Mart Bazaar – 9am-3pm
Sunday, November 2
 Worship Service – Sanctuary at 10:30am
A Look Ahead
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Port Nelson Women’s Communion on
Wednesday, December 10th.
Coffee and
dessert in the O’Brien Room at 7:00pm.
Communion in the sanctuary at 8:00pm.