e-news fri sept 14/12

1.    St. Paul’s Annual Golf Fellowship – St. Paul’s Annual Golf Fellowship is tomorrow, Saturday, September 15 at the Amberwood Golf Club at 2:00 p.m.  It’s a nine-hole game with dinner to follow. The cost is $34.95. John Stevenson has further details and can answer questions (613-599-8539).

2.    Back to two Worship Services – This Sunday, September 16 we go back to our two services. Our contemporary worship begins at 9:00 a.m. And the traditional service is at 10:30 a.m. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at both worship times.

3.    “Building on the Rock” scripture this Sunday – Revelation 1: 9-16

During this year, we invite the congregation to read and meditate on scripture and to “Build” on the teachings of our Lord. Currently, the teaching from the pulpit will be from the book of Revelation. Join us in discovering this significant book in the Bible.

4.    Welcome back, kids – From the positive feedback, we will continue our practice of “Children’s Time” for each of our worship services. We invite our children to join us for the beginning of each or worship services.  For the Traditional Service, they will sit with their Sunday School teachers at the front of the church, and after a message especially for them (and adults can listen in), they will leave for their program.

5.    Adult Christian Ed Class – Starting this Sunday September 16 at 10:30am. The Bible is the world’s most important book. It has affected the culture, law, art and morality of nearly every society on earth. But the Bible is more than just an influential book. It is the historical record of the most important story of all time: God’s interaction with humankind. Although the Bible contains many kinds of writing and introduces us to a wide variety of characters, they all combine to tell one main story, ‘the big story’ that makes sense of all of life. You are invited to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 in the Fireside Room as take a journey through 100 scripture passages. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to share your insights, discuss and come to your own conclusions on how the Bible’s message applies to you today – to connect your story to the ‘big story’.  

6.    The Wednesday afternoon Small Group (Arden Walther coordinator) resumes this Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.

7.    Pioneer Clubs is Back – It is time to register your child for the 2012-2013 season of Pioneer Clubs! Pioneer Clubs is St. Paul’s mid-week ministry for children from 3 years (preschool) to 12 years (grade 7). We meet every Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's. We are looking forward to a brand new  season of making new friends, singing great worship songs, playing fun games, creating beautiful arts and crafts, exploring and memorizing God's Word and sharing delicious snacks. Our KICK-OFF meeting will be Thursday, September 20. Registration forms can be found on our "Pioneer Clubs” board in the narthex. Registration fee is just $25.00 per child! If you have any questions please contact Janet Mabie at 613-825-5239  jfmabie@yahoo.ca or Josie Legrow at 613-843-9096 or email jmlegrow@bell.net.

8.    English as a Second Language Classes – Starting September 20 ESL classes will be held on Thursdays from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. each week. If you know of anyone who might benefit from these classes, please invite them to come to St. Paul’s on September 20. No need to pre-register. For further information, please contact Don Moen at donaldeugenemoen@yahoo.com or 819-770-2536.

9.    Women’s Tuesday Morning Small Group – starts September 25. All women are welcome to join us at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25 in the Fireside Room as we resume our study on the Book of Acts. Questions? Please call Marian Archibald at 613-225-6230.

10. Shall We Gather at the River – Next Sunday, September 23, after the second worship service, Jack will be baptizing Carrie Marston in the Ottawa River!  Everyone is invited to join us as Carrie takes this significant step in her Christian pilgrimage and to pray for her as she acknowledges God’s grace and testifies to her faith in Christ.

11. Congregational Meeting – The congregation is invited to attend an important meeting on Sunday, September 30 (after the traditional worship service) regarding the hiring of a part-time Children's Pastor. We are following up from the meeting we had in the early summer. We will meet again to answer any questions. We will conclude the meeting with a congregational vote. 

12. School Supplies Needed – The children of the Pinecrest Terrace community are in need of school supplies for the upcoming school year.  Back packs, crayons, pencil crayons, scissors, erasers, glue sticks, pencil cases, etc., are some of the items in need.  If you would like to help, please drop off your donations at the church next Sunday and they will be brought to the community house and distributed to those most in need.  For more information please contact Linda Shugart (613) 596-2619.

13. St Paul's Website Renovation – We are currently renovating our church website. Check out www.stpaulspcottawa.com. You'll find some new features as well as features that you have relied on in the past. We hope this website will be useful to regulars at St Paul's as well as those who are curious. Let us know if you have any suggestions.

14. Finance Update – The finance team reports the financial position for the year to date ending August 31, 2012.

Giving Goal January through August   $ 370,218

Amount Given to End of August               371,172

Total Expenses                                           357,519

We give thanks to our Lord that he has provided for our program costs for the year to date.  The congregation is reminded, however, the bank covenant for the school is in place so our income must exceed our expenses when the year is done.

We are grateful for Mark Ranson’s role at St. Paul’s on the Finance Team and as an elder, as well as his service as Presbytery Treasurer.  This commitment to ministry was handed down to Mark by his Dad who died unexpectedly earlier this week in Midland.  Let’s be sure to pray for Mark, his mother Julia, brother Stephen and their families.

15. Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) is a very convenient way to help support your church financially. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Brian Chamberlain (613-723-1872 – chamberlain1872@rogers.com) or Mark Ranson (mark.ranson@sympatico.ca)

16. Ministry Opportunity – URGENT! Pioneer Clubs is looking for two Assistant Leaders: one for Pathfinders (ages 8 & 9) and one for Trailblazers (ages 10-12) beginning September 20. Assistants help with lessons and help prepare for crafts and games on Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30. For Trailblazers, the Assistant will occasionally carry out the weekly routine in the other leader’s absence. Lots of support from a terrific team!  If this interests you, please contact Janet Mabie (613-825-5239 or email jfmabie@yahoo.ca)  or Josie Legrow (613-843-9096 or email jmlegrow@bell.net).

17. Scripture Union Notes are available for those who have subscribed. Please pick up your issues on the table at the Resource Centre entrance. It is time for subscription renewal. If anyone would like to get a subscription or renew their subscription, please see me or contact me at 613-723-1872 or chamberlain1872@rogers.com.

18. Congratulations, Tim and Amanda – Tim and Amanda Mader welcomed a gift from God into their family as Jude William Garth was born on Thursday, September 6.  Let’s pray for this young family and ask God to bless them at this precious time and for the future.