1. Scripture for this Sunday – 2 Timothy 2: 14-19
2. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism – At the traditional service this Sunday at 10:30am, we will celebrate the baptism of Jude William Garth Mader, son of Amanda and Tim. As we share in this occasion, and parents make their commitment to God, let’s be sure to commit to pray for them and all young families in our church.
3. Paul’s Group Cancelled this Sunday – Paul McKechnie’s Sunday Discussion Group at 9 am, will not meet this Sunday but will resume the next week.
4. Soupwich this Sunday, April 28 – Everyone is invited to Soupwich in Campbell Hall after the second service. Please bring enough sandwiches for you and your family PLUS one extra for a guest. Bring your uncut sandwiches to the kitchen before the services so we can cut and arrange them on plates. Soup will be provided.
5. St. Paul’s Clean-Up Day – Saturday, May 4 (8:00 a.m. to noon). Volunteers are desperately needed to complete some necessary tasks around the church. Please consider helping your church! Work will be done mostly outside. No experience necessary! Please bring some work gloves and a rake, if you can. Snacks and a delicious lunch will be provided. Join us and help prepare the church property for spring while you share warm fellowship and good food.
6. Freud’s Last Session – St. Paul’s will be the venue for 9th Hour Theatre Company’s latest intriguing production, “Freud’s Last Session” from May 3 to 5. Check out details on the bulletin board. Mark your calendars now and invite family and friends to join you. Tickets will cost $10 each.
7. Overseas Mission Fellowship – All are welcome to attend OMF International's annual Heart for Asia conference on May 4th, 2013 at Emmanuel Alliance Church of Ottawa from 1-6 p.m. including supper. There will be good speakers and good fellowship. There is also a special children's program with a mission's emphasis included. Brochures with more details are in the narthex.
8. Family Fellowship – The Family Fellowship Group will meet on Sunday, May 5 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the church. All families with young children are invited for a potluck dinner and fellowship. For further information please contact Geoff or Rachel Colman at 613-722-5630 or rtoppscolman@gmail.com.
9. Community Garage Sale at St. Paul’s
Date: Saturday May 11
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: St. Paul's parking lot
Purpose: to familiarize the neighbourhood surrounding St. Paul’s with our facilities and programs and to raise funds for the homeless via The Mission
The neighbourhood surrounding our church has had an opportunity to reserve sale tables. Space remains for those at St. Paul's to reserve sale tables. Please go to our church website: www.stpaulspcottawa.com or contact Gordon Richardson at 613-721-3713.
The youth will sell a BBQ lunch and Pioneers will offer coffee and a treat. All participants are encouraged to make a generous donation to the Mission from their sales. Please pray for good weather and strong community involvement for this event.
10. You’re Invited – A farewell party will be held for Marian and Jack Archibald at St. Paul's on Saturday, June 1, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please join us for dessert and fellowship in Campbell Hall, followed by a program in the sanctuary.
11. Lost and Found – Items from the lost and found have been placed on a table in the narthex. Please take a moment to see if anything there belongs to you. Items not claimed will be donated to charity.
12. Young Author – Carrie Marston (daughter of Mary Anne and Fraser) has published her first book, titled Catch Me If You Can, for teenaged girls. A copy has been donated to the church library. She would love to talk to you about the experience of writing her book and has copies for sale as well.
13. An Interim Moderator – At its April meeting, the Presbytery of Ottawa appointed The Rev. Shaun Seaman of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Kanata, to be our Interim Moderator during the transition to a new Lead Pastor. Shaun will work with our staff, Session and other leaders to care for our congregation and seek the best candidate to meet our needs for the next chapter at St. Paul’s.
14. Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre – The Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre services has a women’s group in Bayshore (mostly immigrants and refugees) who are learning to sew. They have a great need for fabric. If anyone could provide some, please call Frances in the church office.
2. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism – At the traditional service this Sunday at 10:30am, we will celebrate the baptism of Jude William Garth Mader, son of Amanda and Tim. As we share in this occasion, and parents make their commitment to God, let’s be sure to commit to pray for them and all young families in our church.
3. Paul’s Group Cancelled this Sunday – Paul McKechnie’s Sunday Discussion Group at 9 am, will not meet this Sunday but will resume the next week.
4. Soupwich this Sunday, April 28 – Everyone is invited to Soupwich in Campbell Hall after the second service. Please bring enough sandwiches for you and your family PLUS one extra for a guest. Bring your uncut sandwiches to the kitchen before the services so we can cut and arrange them on plates. Soup will be provided.
5. St. Paul’s Clean-Up Day – Saturday, May 4 (8:00 a.m. to noon). Volunteers are desperately needed to complete some necessary tasks around the church. Please consider helping your church! Work will be done mostly outside. No experience necessary! Please bring some work gloves and a rake, if you can. Snacks and a delicious lunch will be provided. Join us and help prepare the church property for spring while you share warm fellowship and good food.
6. Freud’s Last Session – St. Paul’s will be the venue for 9th Hour Theatre Company’s latest intriguing production, “Freud’s Last Session” from May 3 to 5. Check out details on the bulletin board. Mark your calendars now and invite family and friends to join you. Tickets will cost $10 each.
7. Overseas Mission Fellowship – All are welcome to attend OMF International's annual Heart for Asia conference on May 4th, 2013 at Emmanuel Alliance Church of Ottawa from 1-6 p.m. including supper. There will be good speakers and good fellowship. There is also a special children's program with a mission's emphasis included. Brochures with more details are in the narthex.
8. Family Fellowship – The Family Fellowship Group will meet on Sunday, May 5 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the church. All families with young children are invited for a potluck dinner and fellowship. For further information please contact Geoff or Rachel Colman at 613-722-5630 or rtoppscolman@gmail.com.
9. Community Garage Sale at St. Paul’s
Date: Saturday May 11
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: St. Paul's parking lot
Purpose: to familiarize the neighbourhood surrounding St. Paul’s with our facilities and programs and to raise funds for the homeless via The Mission
The neighbourhood surrounding our church has had an opportunity to reserve sale tables. Space remains for those at St. Paul's to reserve sale tables. Please go to our church website: www.stpaulspcottawa.com or contact Gordon Richardson at 613-721-3713.
The youth will sell a BBQ lunch and Pioneers will offer coffee and a treat. All participants are encouraged to make a generous donation to the Mission from their sales. Please pray for good weather and strong community involvement for this event.
10. You’re Invited – A farewell party will be held for Marian and Jack Archibald at St. Paul's on Saturday, June 1, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please join us for dessert and fellowship in Campbell Hall, followed by a program in the sanctuary.
11. Lost and Found – Items from the lost and found have been placed on a table in the narthex. Please take a moment to see if anything there belongs to you. Items not claimed will be donated to charity.
12. Young Author – Carrie Marston (daughter of Mary Anne and Fraser) has published her first book, titled Catch Me If You Can, for teenaged girls. A copy has been donated to the church library. She would love to talk to you about the experience of writing her book and has copies for sale as well.
13. An Interim Moderator – At its April meeting, the Presbytery of Ottawa appointed The Rev. Shaun Seaman of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Kanata, to be our Interim Moderator during the transition to a new Lead Pastor. Shaun will work with our staff, Session and other leaders to care for our congregation and seek the best candidate to meet our needs for the next chapter at St. Paul’s.
14. Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre – The Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre services has a women’s group in Bayshore (mostly immigrants and refugees) who are learning to sew. They have a great need for fabric. If anyone could provide some, please call Frances in the church office.