1. “Building on the Rock” scripture this Sunday – Revelation 12-14
During this year, we invite the congregation to read and meditate on scripture and to “Build” on the teachings of our Lord. Join us as we look at the book of Revelation together.
2. Attention Pioneer Prayer Pals – Thursday, November 15 is “Pal night” at St. Paul's! If you have signed up to pray for one of our "Pioneers", this is the night when you can finally meet your Pal face to face. Please join us in Campbell Hall from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. for some singing, getting acquainted and great snacks. Please mark this special date on your calendar. For more information contact Janet Mabie at jfmabie@yahoo.ca (613-825-5239) or Josie Legrow at jmlegrow@bell.net.
3. You CAN Make a Difference – Please join us for coffee, tea, muffins and fellowship on Saturday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. in the Jubilee Room. The Mission Crafts Group will demonstrate how to prepare and make milk bag mats for the "Mats for Haiti Project". The mats are used in homes and hospitals. Try your hand at cutting milk bags and/or learning how to crochet. No experience needed. Volunteers currently involved are invited to attend, as well as newcomers. If you'd like more information, please contact Frances at the church office 613-729-3384. A special thank you to everyone who is donating their clean, folded-once outer milk bags!
4. Christmas for Women – On Saturday, November 24 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. all women are invited to a Christmas event entitled “Merry Christmas from Our House to Your House”. As you mark the date on your calendar pray about women you may wish to invite as your guests, and sign up on the list in the narthex.
5. Christmas Edition of Focus – If you would like to submit a piece for the Christmas edition of Focus, please contact Ruth Whitehead at 613-731-9786 or Joan Triandafillou at focus@storm.ca. The deadline for submissions is November 25.
6. RATANAK 3rd Annual Bake Sale – held at Salem Storehouse (1558 Merivale Road) on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Contributions of baked goods should be clearly labelled as: contains nut, nut-free, or gluten-free. Please drop off your baking at St. Paul’s on November 29 or 30 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. or at Salem Storehouse after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1. Thank you for supporting Ratanak by baking and/or attending this event. The Ottawa Ratanak Team.
7. Mission Budget, 2013 – The Mission Partnership Team will soon be meeting to consider mission commitments for 2013. Do you know of mission work, individuals or projects we might consider for support? Please get in touch with Jack with details. 613-729-3384 or pastor@stpaulspcottawa.com
8. The Nursery is in Need of Volunteers – If you love interacting with our youngest members, please consider joining our vibrant and growing ministry. Occasional and once a month positions are available as well as some new teaching roles. Contact Rachel Topps Colman at 613-722-5630 or Rtoppscolman@gmail.com