1. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – this Sunday, Nov. 10, we will have special worship services for both the contemporary and traditional services to acknowledge the significance of Remembrance Day. Padre Dave Kettle will be our guest speaker. Carl Fraser will be our guest trumpeter. Some in our congregation are veterans and some are currently serving overseas in our Canadian Armed Forces. Invite your family and friends to join us this Sunday as we thank God for those who have served and are currently serving to protect the freedom of our country as well as those overseas. Join us as we offer up prayers for peace and hope for the world.
2. ST. PAUL’S PRAYER WALL – Our congregation will focus on prayer this year. Let’s all join together to pray for our church. You will find a banner in the narthex called the “Prayer Wall”. Please sign your name on one of the days of the week and on that day, we ask that you pray for our church and our search for our next Senior Minister. Join with your family and pray for various individuals at the church. Join with us as we pray for our church daily.
3. NO PHOTO UPDATES THIS SUNDAY – St. Paul’s Photo Directory needs to be updated. If you’re happy with your photo from the 2010 Directory, then we’ll reuse that photo. However, if you’d like us to update it, please drop by today when you can book an appointment (or possibly have it retaken on that day). If necessary, we will continue to book appointments for the next few Sundays. Memory sticks of all of your photos taken will be available for $5.00. The new Photo Directory will cost $5.00. If you are new to St. Paul’s, we strongly encourage you to come and get your photo taken as this is a great way to get to know everyone. However, photos will not be taken this Sunday.
4. REEL FAITH – You may think you have real faith but have you ever experienced Reel Faith? On Sun. Nov 10, we start a 3 part movie called “Search for the Real Jesus”. We will meet in the sanctuary at 5 pm. The series will continue on Nov. 24 and Dec 1. This movie is a great resource for those who are curious about the Christian faith. Please consider how you can invite others to this movie event.
5. NEXT ISSUE OF FOCUS – The Christmas edition of Focus is being planned. If you have an item you’d like to contribute, please submit it by this Sun. Nov. 10. Contact Joan Triandafillou at focus@storm.ca or Mary Anne Marston at 613-592-9172 if you have any questions.
6. GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER – Our "Guess Who is Coming to Dinner" is scheduled for next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-17. Many thanks to those who are hosting meals. We still have room for more guests. This Sunday is your last chance to sign up! Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a meal with fellow members of our St. Paul's community. All guests will be called early in the week by your designated host who will give you directions to their house and answer your questions.
7. PRAYER FELLOWSHIP MEETING – Our next meeting will be on Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 a.m. in the Resource Centre. Everyone is invited to join us as we pray for personal concerns, members of the congregation and community, as well as national and global issues.
8. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Tis the season – Christmas is around the corner! As you prepare for this joyful time of year, let’s remember those children all around the world who don’t receive presents at Christmas and who don’t know why Christmas is celebrated. Operation Christmas Child delivers shoeboxes packed with goodies for children in more than 65 countries. With these gifts, the message of Jesus Christ is delivered directly to these children. Please pick up a shoebox in the Narthex and be a part of this exciting outreach to children all over the world! (Please note that boxes should be packed and at the church by Sunday, November 17.)
9. MISSION SUPPORT – The Mission Partnership Team will be meeting November 20th to discuss how we will prayerfully allocate our budget to missionary endeavours for 2014. If you would like to present recommendations for new support in the coming year, please forward an email to Victoria Miles (mrsvictoriamiles@gmail.com) with all relevant details by Sunday, November 17th. Thank you.
10. COME SING NOEL – The 11th Annual Choir and Carol Concert is being held at Barrhaven United Church (3013 Jockvale Road) on December 8 at 7:00 p.m. This year St. Paul’s Choir will be participating as one of the guest choirs! Everyone is invited for an evening of beautiful Christmas music. A freewill offering will be received in support of the Food Cupboard. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the concert.
11. AN INVITATION FROM THE CHOIR – The choir extends an invitation to anyone who would like to participate in St. Paul’s Annual Christmas Choir Service on Sunday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals for this performance have begun. If you would like to join the choir for this special event, please note that rehearsals are being held on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
2. ST. PAUL’S PRAYER WALL – Our congregation will focus on prayer this year. Let’s all join together to pray for our church. You will find a banner in the narthex called the “Prayer Wall”. Please sign your name on one of the days of the week and on that day, we ask that you pray for our church and our search for our next Senior Minister. Join with your family and pray for various individuals at the church. Join with us as we pray for our church daily.
3. NO PHOTO UPDATES THIS SUNDAY – St. Paul’s Photo Directory needs to be updated. If you’re happy with your photo from the 2010 Directory, then we’ll reuse that photo. However, if you’d like us to update it, please drop by today when you can book an appointment (or possibly have it retaken on that day). If necessary, we will continue to book appointments for the next few Sundays. Memory sticks of all of your photos taken will be available for $5.00. The new Photo Directory will cost $5.00. If you are new to St. Paul’s, we strongly encourage you to come and get your photo taken as this is a great way to get to know everyone. However, photos will not be taken this Sunday.
4. REEL FAITH – You may think you have real faith but have you ever experienced Reel Faith? On Sun. Nov 10, we start a 3 part movie called “Search for the Real Jesus”. We will meet in the sanctuary at 5 pm. The series will continue on Nov. 24 and Dec 1. This movie is a great resource for those who are curious about the Christian faith. Please consider how you can invite others to this movie event.
5. NEXT ISSUE OF FOCUS – The Christmas edition of Focus is being planned. If you have an item you’d like to contribute, please submit it by this Sun. Nov. 10. Contact Joan Triandafillou at focus@storm.ca or Mary Anne Marston at 613-592-9172 if you have any questions.
6. GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER – Our "Guess Who is Coming to Dinner" is scheduled for next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-17. Many thanks to those who are hosting meals. We still have room for more guests. This Sunday is your last chance to sign up! Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a meal with fellow members of our St. Paul's community. All guests will be called early in the week by your designated host who will give you directions to their house and answer your questions.
7. PRAYER FELLOWSHIP MEETING – Our next meeting will be on Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 a.m. in the Resource Centre. Everyone is invited to join us as we pray for personal concerns, members of the congregation and community, as well as national and global issues.
8. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Tis the season – Christmas is around the corner! As you prepare for this joyful time of year, let’s remember those children all around the world who don’t receive presents at Christmas and who don’t know why Christmas is celebrated. Operation Christmas Child delivers shoeboxes packed with goodies for children in more than 65 countries. With these gifts, the message of Jesus Christ is delivered directly to these children. Please pick up a shoebox in the Narthex and be a part of this exciting outreach to children all over the world! (Please note that boxes should be packed and at the church by Sunday, November 17.)
9. MISSION SUPPORT – The Mission Partnership Team will be meeting November 20th to discuss how we will prayerfully allocate our budget to missionary endeavours for 2014. If you would like to present recommendations for new support in the coming year, please forward an email to Victoria Miles (mrsvictoriamiles@gmail.com) with all relevant details by Sunday, November 17th. Thank you.
10. COME SING NOEL – The 11th Annual Choir and Carol Concert is being held at Barrhaven United Church (3013 Jockvale Road) on December 8 at 7:00 p.m. This year St. Paul’s Choir will be participating as one of the guest choirs! Everyone is invited for an evening of beautiful Christmas music. A freewill offering will be received in support of the Food Cupboard. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the concert.
11. AN INVITATION FROM THE CHOIR – The choir extends an invitation to anyone who would like to participate in St. Paul’s Annual Christmas Choir Service on Sunday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals for this performance have begun. If you would like to join the choir for this special event, please note that rehearsals are being held on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.