2. Missions Craft Group – Do you have "cabin fever" and would like to do something a little different? Consider joining the Missions Crafts Group on Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Jubilee Room. Learn how to prepare strips from milk bags and then crochet them into sleeping mats for people in Haiti. Our newest project, Little Dresses for Africa, will be introduced and may appeal to those interested in sewing. The dresses are made from new or gently used pillowcases and are distributed throughout orphanages, churches and schools. Both of these projects can be worked on at home in your own time and at our workshops held at St. Paul's. Please bring two pairs of scissors (an old pair and a pair suitable for cutting fabric). Everyone is most welcome! Cookies, coffee, tea and warm fellowship are provided.
3. Scripture for this Sunday – Luke 5: 1-11
4. More of Christ. Less of Me. – The season of Lent is a tradition in the Christian calendar with great significance for many Christians. The Lenten season helps prepare God’s people for Easter. Many Christians participate in Lent through various spiritual disciplines such as prayer, worship and fasting. Consider joining us in the participation of Lent this year as we invite St. Paul’s to the spiritual discipline of fasting. We will also provide Sunday Evening Prayer Vigils which will continue this Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. This Sunday evening’s theme is “The Heart of the Matter: a Matter of the Heart” Let’s join together as a congregation in drawing closer to Christ during the Lenten season.
5. Soupwich – Everyone is invited to Soupwich in Campbell Hall after the second service this Sunday, February 24. Please don’t forget to bring enough sandwiches for you and your family PLUS one extra for a guest. Bring your uncut sandwiches to the kitchen BEFORE the service so we can cut and arrange them on plates. A delicious soup will be provided. It’s a great way for us to meet and greet new and old friends.
6. Family Fellowship – we invite families with young children to join us for fellowship on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 4pm. It’s a great chance for children and parents to get to know each other and share a good meal.
7. St. Paul’s Annual General Meeting – Please join us on Monday evening at 7:30 for the Annual General Meeting. We would like to encourage everyone to attend so you’ll have an opportunity to comment on the exciting programs and events offered at St. Paul’s, plan for a new chapter in our life and ministry, and review the 2013 budget. The 2012 Annual Report can now be found on the St. Paul’s website and will be available for you to take home on Sunday if you prefer a hard copy:
https://stpaulsottawa.com/media-library/
8. Seniors’ Fellowship Luncheon – The next Seniors’ Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 27. Please join us in Campbell Hall at noon. Jennifer Chalmers and Sylvia Young will provide musical entertainment for your enjoyment. You must register by signing the sheet located on the table at the entrance to the Resource Room (so we know how much food to prepare). A free-will offering will be taken to cover our costs.
9. Prayer Fellowship – Our next Prayer Fellowship meeting will be held on Saturday, March 2 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to join us as we pray for our church, our community, our world, missions and those in the congregation who need special prayer.
10. We Need YOUR Help – The Missions Crafts Group is looking for clean, flattened milk bags (the outer-branded bags, not the clear, plastic inner ones) – we’re running out! We're also looking for donations of leftover fabric (cotton and polyester/cotton) and new or gently used pillowcases for our newest project to help support 'Little Dresses for Africa." Donations may be placed in the appropriately marked boxes located in the narthex.
11. You’re Invited to the Choir – If you would like to join the choir for the Easter service, rehearsals begin on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
12. Thank you St. Paul’s – We wish to thank the people of St. Paul's for your faithful prayers throughout the illness and death of our son, Tim. Thank you also for your many cards of sympathy and kind words. This church, through Sunday School, youth ministries, and friendships, greatly contributed to the maturing of Tim's faith, which gave him such comfort and peace. We sincerely appreciate the loving support of our church family. Marilyn and Ed Rourke
1. We Have a Children's Pastor! Her name is Judy Jack. Some of you may remember her visit to St. Paul's when she visited our International Potluck Dinner with her husband Lloyd. We have provided a handout about Judy in this Sunday's bulletin. We anticipate that she will begin her ministry with our children in April. Please keep Judy and Lloyd in your prayers as we look forward to inviting them into our community. We also thank the Search Committee for their time and work (Alison Wheatley-Price, Anne Kim, Evelyn Pike, Rachel Colman, Rev. Archibald and Rev. Kim).