1. Prayer Fellowship Meeting – Our next Prayer Fellowship meeting is tomorrow, Saturday, December 7 at 8:00 a.m. in the Resource Room.  Everyone is welcome to join us as we pray for personal concerns, members of the congregation and community, as well as national and global issues.

 

  1. This Sunday – Phil will be preaching from Luke 1:5-14.

 

  1. Dedication of Ezekiel Sauvé to the Lord – We celebrate with Amanda and Jeremy Sauvé as they dedicate their son, Ezekiel, to the Lord. The dedication ceremony will take place at the contemporary service at 9:00 a. m. this Sunday. Please pray for this family as they continue to share their lives with the congregation.

 

  1. Family Fellowship – Families with young children are invited to participate in the Family Fellowship Christmas Celebration this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in Campbell Hall. We will conclude with a potluck supper.

 

  1. 2014 Offering Envelopes – The 2014 Offering Envelopes are ready for pick up in the Narthex this Sunday. Anyone who had envelope boxes of number 160 or above have been assigned new numbers.  This has been done to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Effective January 1, 2014, please only use your new number as the old number will be inactive.

 

  1. Book Circle Meeting – The next meeting of the Book Circle will be held Monday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. We will be watching the DVD "Shadowlands”  – a 1993 British biographical film about the relationship of C.S. Lewis with his wife and how her tragic death challenged Lewis' Christian faith. We will follow the film with a discussion of any biographies we have read on C.S. Lewis. Come and join us for an informal but lively meeting. As a small incentive, we will also be sharing some Christmas goodies.  For further information please contact Carol Rourke at lovemyptcruiser@rogers.com.

 

  1. Emergency Appeal – The Presbyterian World Service and Development (PWS&D) is responding to the devastation in the aftermath of the typhoon that recently slammed into the Philippines. Your response will support the immediate needs of those affected. If you wish to make a donation, clearly mark your offering envelope “TYPHOON HAIYAN RELIEF”. Donations made by December 9 will be matched by the Canadian government.

 

  1. A New Small Group On Tuesdays – Barbara and Harry Norris are interested in starting a new small group in their home in the west-end (25 Aleutian Road) on Tuesdays.  They hope to start the small group on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. If anyone is interested, please call Barbara or Harry at 613-829-3539.

 

  1. Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon – The Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11 in Campbell Hall at noon. Only 90 spaces are available so please sign the sheet (and Don Campbell will accept payment) in the narthex. The $15.00 fee includes a wonderful turkey dinner with all of the fixings and special entertainment.

 

  1. The Hospitality Team needs YOUR help – Christmas cookies or squares are needed for the reception following “Joy to the World” on December 15. We’re also looking for five or six people to assist in the kitchen. If you can help please sign the poster located on the easel in the narthex.

 

  1. Photo Updates Until Dec. 15 – 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 – no need to let us know. 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. Starting in December, photos will be taken between the services as well, so do not delay and miss this wonderful opportunity.

 

  1. Childcare for Christmas Eve Services – The 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service is a family-oriented service called "A Christmas Prayer". There will be a Candle-Light Service at 7:00 p.m. Childcare for children up to age 3 will be available in the nursery for both services.

 

  1. Finance Update – The finance team would like to provide an update as of last Sunday for the prayerful consideration of the congregation: 

 
Operating budget for the year                             $612,091
Total amount given up to last Sun., Dec. 1       548,763
Total expenses to November 30                          569,254
Difference (income to budget)                                63,328
 
We are thankful that approximately $12,000 of the amount needed will be provided by monthly PAR contributions.  The remaining amount is approximately $12,900 for each of the last four Sundays of December.
The congregation is reminded that contributions (for inclusion in the 2013 charitable donation receipts) must be received by December 31. Please provide any address updates by this date as receipts will be printed and processed on an earlier schedule.
We ask that you please prayerfully consider your contributions to the congregation’s outreach programs as we remember the birth of our Lord and Saviour. Thank you for your continuing support. Finance Team
 

  1. Christmas at St. Paul’s – As we begin the Advent Season, there are many things to look forward to as a congregation. Please schedule the following events in your calendar:

 
Sunday, December 8
Advent 2: Joy (Rev. Phil Kim)
 
Saturday, December 14
2:30 p.m: Children’s Celebration
 
Sunday, December 15
Advent 3: Peace (Ian Shugart) with the Children’s Presentation
7:00 p.m. Joy to the World
 
Sunday, December 22
Advent 4: Love (Ian Shugart)
 
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 p.m. “A Christmas Prayer” – A Family-oriented Service
7:00 p.m. Candle Light Service