St. James United Church

St. James United Church
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Weekly Newsletter – February 22nd, 2015
LENT 1 | COMMUNION | BLACK HISTORY MONTH
221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 2C3 705-742-2222
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Welcome
Upcoming Events
Please join us for tea, coffee and fellowship in the Large
Auditorium after the service. If you're visiting with us for
the first time, please sign our guest book.
LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WORKSHOP SERIES
To Remember in
Our Prayers
Those who are ill at home or in the hospital, especially:
Audrey Messervey
Shirley Beatty
Ed Floyd
Wilma Byers
Rena Wilson
Patti Patchett
Wayne Bell
Don Grandy
Muriel Lunn
Phyllis Pearson
Ethel Stanbury
Lillian Grandy
February 24: 1:30-4:00pm
We'll meet in the new Meeting Room (i.e. the Nursery).
Please note that you must be registered to attend this workshop.
LENTEN STUDY GROUP: February 25th: 10:00am-Noon
We're starting up a study group based on The Jesus Fatwah.
Learn about what Muslims believe, how they live out their
faith, and how we can build relationships across the lines of
faith. Only a few spots left! If you're interested, please register
with the office ...
POSITIVELY AGING: March 5th: 2:00-4:00pm
We'll meet in the Friendship Room. $2 per person.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: March 6th: 2:00pm
Upcoming
Worship Services
The World Day of Prayer service will be held here at St.
James. Please join us for a wonderful celebration of faith.
This Morning:
Lent 1 | Sacrament of Communion
Please Welcome Guest Organist John Dinnick
Youth Group at St. John's Anglican
Annual Congregational Meeting
Upcoming UCW &
Committee Meetings
Please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy during our
meeting (immediately following the service).
February 25, 2015: Messy Church
Join us from 5-7pm for lots of family fun!
(Friendship Room, unless otherwise stated)
Feb 25:
7:00pm-9:30pm
UCW#3 Meeting
March 01, 2015
Lent 2 | Food Bank Donations Accepted
Welcome Guest Musician, Albert Moher
Mar 02:
Mar 04:
Mar 09:
Mar 11:
Mar 16:
Mar 18:
Mar 18:
Mar 18:
Mar 25:
10:15am-Noon
1:15pm-3:15pm
3:00pm-4:30pm
1:15pm-3:15pm
(Cancelled)
1:15pm-4:00pm
6:30pm-8:00pm
8:00pm-9:30pm
7:00pm-9:30pm
Men's Club
UCW Executive
Worship
UCW General
UCW#2 Meeting
UCW#1 Meeting
Stewards
Official Board
UCW#3 Meeting
March 08, 2015
Lent 3 | Minute for Mission | Youth Group at Grace United
Special Congregational Meeting
Join us for a special presentation on "Affirming Congregations" in the
United Church. Presentation by Guest Speaker Rev. Don Uhryniw.
Please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch ...
Listening Devices are available at the back of the sanctuary for anyone who wishes
to use one during our worship service. Please speak to an usher about getting one.
Connect with Us:
www.facebook.com/stjamesunitedchurch
Church News & Notices
Children's Programs
GIFT CARD NEWS: From Jim Lowes & JoAnne Rorke
KIDVENTURE! (SUNDAY SCHOOL)
Thank you to all who placed card orders in January. The
profit generated for the church was $ 101.58. The next
order is scheduled for today. Order forms are available in
the mailbox across from the office. Thank you for your
ongoing support!
DID YOU TAKE THE WRONG JACKET HOME?
Cliff Wood, one of the attendees at the UCW Muffin Party on
Wednesday, noticed that the only remaining brown leather
jacket left hanging in the clothes rack was not his jacket.
Although almost identical in appearance to his coat, it was a
size too small.
Did you – or someone you know – take home a brown,
leather jacket that suddenly feels just a little bit bigger? If
so, can you please contact the office so we can facilitate an
exchange. Thank you so much!
Sunday Mornings: 9:30am to Noon
To celebrate the season of Easter, we have many fun-filled
bible themes planned for you during the next several
weeks! Session starts up today! ...
THE YOUTH GROUP
TODAY @ ST. JOHN'S: From Noon to 2pm
For youth grades 6 to 12. Have fun, ask questions, make
friends! Sports, games, drama, and more! Our next session
is this afternoon. Please speak with Natalie if you need a
ride. See you there!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: G-FORCE!
REGISTER NOW!
Join us this March Break for our exciting spring VBS Camp!
The camp will take place March 16th-20th from 8:45am to
3:30pm. The cost is only $70 for the whole week.
You can register online at stjamesunitedchurch.ca/kids.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM A DEAR FRIEND ...
To the Ladies Auxiliary of St. James United Church:
It is the request of my mother (Dell Thornton-Neil) that I
write this message to you today. Mom is so very thankful
to have received the 2014 Christmas Message from the
Church. She misses the congregation and her long-time
association with all. As a family, we made the decision to
move our mom to Sarnia where she could enjoy the love
of her son, daughter-in-law and beautiful grandchildren.
Mom continues to struggle with many health issues, but
maintains her wonderful humor and her worship within
the doors of her new home. She has made many new
friends, but truly will never forget the wonderful
friendship she shared with those of St. James.
Thank you for keeping her in your thoughts and prayers.
God bless all ... Carol (Thornton) Lohmayer
Daughter to Dell
Rev. Julie van Haaften, Minister: minister@stjamesunitedchurch.ca
Chantelle Dooley, Office & Publications: info@stjamesunitedchurch.ca
Natalie Istead, Youth Coordinator: youth@stjamesunitedchurch.ca
Louise Hiscox, Music Director: info@stjamesunitedchurch.ca
Shawn Blackwood, Custodian
Lynda Parker, Sunday Custodian
Greeters: Cecil & Peggy Hitchings
Ushers: Allen Millett & Don Johnston
Beverley Bradbury & Susan Speer
Sound Technician: Floyd Sutherland
PP Operator: Eileen Stanbury
Elevator: Carl Bedford
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9am – 2pm
(Closed Fridays and Holidays)
Weekly Service: Sunday at 11am
Submission Deadline: Wed 10am