1. ST. PAUL’S WORK DAY – tomorrow, Sat. Oct. 26 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to complete some necessary tasks around the church. No experience necessary! Please bring some work gloves and a rake, if you can. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Please join us and help prepare the church property for the winter while you share warm fellowship and good food.
2. THIS SUNDAY – Ian Shugart will continue his sermon series “Living in the City” from John 15:1-17. Ian will be preaching this Sunday and Sun. Nov. 3.
3. SOUPWICH THIS SUNDAY – Our first Soupwich of the season will be held in Campbell Hall this Sun. Oct. 27 after the 10:30 a.m worship service. Please bring enough sandwiches for you and your family PLUS one extra sandwich for a guest. Bring your uncut sandwiches to the kitchen BEFORE the service so we can cut and arrange them on plates. Soup will be provided. Join us for good food and warm fellowship.
4. ST. PAUL’S PRAYER WALL – Our congregation will focus on prayer this year. Let’s all join together to pray for our church. You will find a banner in the narthex called the “Prayer Wall”. Please sign your name on one of the days of the week and on that day, we ask that you pray for our church and our search for the next Senior Minister. Join with your family and pray for various individuals and ministries at the church. Join with us as we pray for our church daily.
5. PART TWO OF THE PRAYER WORKSHOP – Nearly thirty people attended the first prayer workshop hosted by Rob Parker Jr. last Sunday. We invite you to the second workshop led by Rob Parker Sr. on Sun. Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Jubilee Room. This will be a continuation of the first workshop – not a repeat of the first one. We invite everyone to come and learn more about prayer.
6. PHOTO UPDATES WILL CONTINUE – St. Paul’s Photo Directory is almost three years old now, so we need to update it. We will be taking photos in the Senior Minister’s office this Sunday. If you’re happy with your photo from the 2010 Directory, then we’ll reuse that photo. However, if you’d like us to update it, please drop by today when you can book an appointment (or possibly have it retaken on that day). If necessary, we will continue to book appointments for the next few Sundays. 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. We will only be taking photos for a few Sundays, so do not delay and miss this opportunity!
7. PRAYER FELLOWSHIP MEETING – Saturday, November 2, 8:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to join our Prayer Fellowship meeting in the Resource Centre. We’ll pray for personal concerns, members of the congregation, community, national and global issues.
8. TIME CHANGE NEXT WEEKEND – Don’t forget to turn your clock BACK one hour on Sunday, November 3 when Daylight Saving Time ends.
9. FAMILY FELLOWSHIP MEETING – The Family Fellowship Group will meet on Sunday, November 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the church. All families with young children are invited for a potluck dinner and good conversation. For further information please contact Geoff Colman at 613-722-5630 or rtoppscolman@gmail.com.
10. NEXT ISSUE OF FOCUS – The Christmas edition of Focus is being planned. If you have an item you’d like to contribute, please submit it by November 10. Contact Joan Triandafillou at focus@storm.ca or Mary Anne Marston at 613-592-9172 if you have any questions.
11. GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER? During the weekend of Nov. 15-17, friendly hosts from St Paul’s are looking forward to inviting you to enjoy a meal in their home. On Oct. 27 – Nov. 13, lists will be in the narthex where you can sign up for the day that best suits you. You will also be asked to provide some contact information. Then you will be matched with a host who will call you to arrange the time of the meal and give you directions to their house. We hope you will participate in this event so that we will get to know each other better. More information is available in the insert in the bulletin this Sunday.
12.OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Tis the season – Christmas is around the corner! As you prepare for this joyful time of year, let’s remember those children all around the world who don’t receive presents at Christmas and who don’t know why Christmas is celebrated. Operation Christmas Child delivers shoeboxes packed with goodies for children in more than 65 countries. With these gifts, the message of Jesus Christ is delivered directly to these children. Please pick up a shoebox in the Narthex and be a part of this exciting outreach to children all over the world! (Please note that boxes should be packed and at the church by Sunday, November 17.)
13.SCRIPTURE UNION NOTES – It is not too late to subscribe to “Scripture Union Notes” (daily Bible reading and commentary). Samples are available on the table in the Resource Centre. If you are interested, please contact Brian Chamberlain at 613-723-1872 or chamberlain1872@rogers.com.
14.PRESBYTERIAN RECORD – In the past subscriptions for the Presbyterian Record have been collected and submitted as a group in one envelope. Since we can no longer find a volunteer to do this, each person who would like to get a subscription or who would like to renew their subscription must do so on an individual basis. The cost for individual subscriptions is $32.95 plus HST = $37.23 in total. You can send your name, address and cheque to: The Presbyterian Record, 50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 1J7. If you are renewing, please include your magazine label. If you have any questions, you can contact their office directly at 1-800-619-7301 or by email: circulation@presbyterianrecord.ca. (Note: The price to renew as an individual is exactly the same as it would be if we continued to submit as a group.)
15.THRIVING FAMILY MAGAZINE – Focus on the Family has released the Fall edition of their magazine. In this season’s edition you’ll find good articles on “Boosting your Marriage”, “Bullying” and “The Moral Compass of Your Children” along with the usual devotions for the family. For a limited time, Focus on the Family Canada is providing free subscriptions to their magazine. You can have this magazine delivered to your door by subscribing at: focusonthefamily.ca/tfhome. You may still pick up a free copy in the narthex.
16.BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS – Please note that the deadline for bulletin announcements is WEDNESDAY at noon.
17.COATS LEFT IN THE NARTHEX – Several people have left coats hanging in the narthex for some time. Please check this Sunday to see if one of them belongs to you. Items left behind will be donated to charities.
18.PRE-AUTHORIZED REMITTANCE (PAR) – Time is passing quickly so please prayerfully consider now what you would like to do to help support your church financially in 2014. Changes and applications for PAR should be submitted by early December so they can start in January. For more information or to subscribe, please contact Brian Chamberlain at 613-723-1872 or chamberlain1872@rogers.com.
19.THANK YOU TO OUR ST. PAUL’S FAMILY – Words can hardly express the depth of my gratitude and appreciation to all of you for the prayers and support you have given both Ernie and me during the three years of his illness, which ended with his peaceful death on October 10. Thank you for your cards and words of sympathy and to all who made the Visitation and Service such a comfort to me, especially to Rev. Kim and to Eleanor and Robert Hastings for the luncheon. Evonne Isaak
Donations to St. Paul's in memory of Ernie can be made by using the envelopes in the Narthex provided for that purpose and may be left in the church office.
20.SEARCH TEAM UPDATE – The Team trusts you read the article in the Thanksgiving edition of Focus which outlined the results of the Congregational Questionnaire. The Congregational Profile which was prepared based on your responses to that questionnaire, has been completed, sent to the PCC church office and is available to any individual who is interested in the senior Minister position at St. Paul's. Members of the congregation provided the Search Team with the names of ten individuals who congregants thought would be good candidates. Working through our Interim Moderator, all ten have been contacted to determine their interest in the vacancy at St. Paul's. A vacancy notice is on the PCC web-site and will appear in the next edition of the Presbyterian Record. The Team has also placed advertisements on three Christian ministry job search websites which are common sites for Ministers to review. As well, a vacancy notice has been posted on the St. Paul's website. Please continue to pray for St. Paul's, the work of the Search Team and the candidate God is calling.
Should you have any questions about the search process please either send an e-mail to pastorsearch@stpaulspcottawa.com or contact any member of the Search Team: Muriel Barrington, Nana Boame, Ann Burgess, Jeff Cavill, Geoff Colman, Dan Seekings, Ian Shugart, Alison Wheatley-Price and Interim Moderator Shaun Seaman.
2. THIS SUNDAY – Ian Shugart will continue his sermon series “Living in the City” from John 15:1-17. Ian will be preaching this Sunday and Sun. Nov. 3.
3. SOUPWICH THIS SUNDAY – Our first Soupwich of the season will be held in Campbell Hall this Sun. Oct. 27 after the 10:30 a.m worship service. Please bring enough sandwiches for you and your family PLUS one extra sandwich for a guest. Bring your uncut sandwiches to the kitchen BEFORE the service so we can cut and arrange them on plates. Soup will be provided. Join us for good food and warm fellowship.
4. ST. PAUL’S PRAYER WALL – Our congregation will focus on prayer this year. Let’s all join together to pray for our church. You will find a banner in the narthex called the “Prayer Wall”. Please sign your name on one of the days of the week and on that day, we ask that you pray for our church and our search for the next Senior Minister. Join with your family and pray for various individuals and ministries at the church. Join with us as we pray for our church daily.
5. PART TWO OF THE PRAYER WORKSHOP – Nearly thirty people attended the first prayer workshop hosted by Rob Parker Jr. last Sunday. We invite you to the second workshop led by Rob Parker Sr. on Sun. Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Jubilee Room. This will be a continuation of the first workshop – not a repeat of the first one. We invite everyone to come and learn more about prayer.
6. PHOTO UPDATES WILL CONTINUE – St. Paul’s Photo Directory is almost three years old now, so we need to update it. We will be taking photos in the Senior Minister’s office this Sunday. If you’re happy with your photo from the 2010 Directory, then we’ll reuse that photo. However, if you’d like us to update it, please drop by today when you can book an appointment (or possibly have it retaken on that day). If necessary, we will continue to book appointments for the next few Sundays. 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. We will only be taking photos for a few Sundays, so do not delay and miss this opportunity!
7. PRAYER FELLOWSHIP MEETING – Saturday, November 2, 8:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to join our Prayer Fellowship meeting in the Resource Centre. We’ll pray for personal concerns, members of the congregation, community, national and global issues.
8. TIME CHANGE NEXT WEEKEND – Don’t forget to turn your clock BACK one hour on Sunday, November 3 when Daylight Saving Time ends.
9. FAMILY FELLOWSHIP MEETING – The Family Fellowship Group will meet on Sunday, November 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the church. All families with young children are invited for a potluck dinner and good conversation. For further information please contact Geoff Colman at 613-722-5630 or rtoppscolman@gmail.com.
10. NEXT ISSUE OF FOCUS – The Christmas edition of Focus is being planned. If you have an item you’d like to contribute, please submit it by November 10. Contact Joan Triandafillou at focus@storm.ca or Mary Anne Marston at 613-592-9172 if you have any questions.
11. GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER? During the weekend of Nov. 15-17, friendly hosts from St Paul’s are looking forward to inviting you to enjoy a meal in their home. On Oct. 27 – Nov. 13, lists will be in the narthex where you can sign up for the day that best suits you. You will also be asked to provide some contact information. Then you will be matched with a host who will call you to arrange the time of the meal and give you directions to their house. We hope you will participate in this event so that we will get to know each other better. More information is available in the insert in the bulletin this Sunday.
12.OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Tis the season – Christmas is around the corner! As you prepare for this joyful time of year, let’s remember those children all around the world who don’t receive presents at Christmas and who don’t know why Christmas is celebrated. Operation Christmas Child delivers shoeboxes packed with goodies for children in more than 65 countries. With these gifts, the message of Jesus Christ is delivered directly to these children. Please pick up a shoebox in the Narthex and be a part of this exciting outreach to children all over the world! (Please note that boxes should be packed and at the church by Sunday, November 17.)
13.SCRIPTURE UNION NOTES – It is not too late to subscribe to “Scripture Union Notes” (daily Bible reading and commentary). Samples are available on the table in the Resource Centre. If you are interested, please contact Brian Chamberlain at 613-723-1872 or chamberlain1872@rogers.com.
14.PRESBYTERIAN RECORD – In the past subscriptions for the Presbyterian Record have been collected and submitted as a group in one envelope. Since we can no longer find a volunteer to do this, each person who would like to get a subscription or who would like to renew their subscription must do so on an individual basis. The cost for individual subscriptions is $32.95 plus HST = $37.23 in total. You can send your name, address and cheque to: The Presbyterian Record, 50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 1J7. If you are renewing, please include your magazine label. If you have any questions, you can contact their office directly at 1-800-619-7301 or by email: circulation@presbyterianrecord.ca. (Note: The price to renew as an individual is exactly the same as it would be if we continued to submit as a group.)
15.THRIVING FAMILY MAGAZINE – Focus on the Family has released the Fall edition of their magazine. In this season’s edition you’ll find good articles on “Boosting your Marriage”, “Bullying” and “The Moral Compass of Your Children” along with the usual devotions for the family. For a limited time, Focus on the Family Canada is providing free subscriptions to their magazine. You can have this magazine delivered to your door by subscribing at: focusonthefamily.ca/tfhome. You may still pick up a free copy in the narthex.
16.BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS – Please note that the deadline for bulletin announcements is WEDNESDAY at noon.
17.COATS LEFT IN THE NARTHEX – Several people have left coats hanging in the narthex for some time. Please check this Sunday to see if one of them belongs to you. Items left behind will be donated to charities.
18.PRE-AUTHORIZED REMITTANCE (PAR) – Time is passing quickly so please prayerfully consider now what you would like to do to help support your church financially in 2014. Changes and applications for PAR should be submitted by early December so they can start in January. For more information or to subscribe, please contact Brian Chamberlain at 613-723-1872 or chamberlain1872@rogers.com.
19.THANK YOU TO OUR ST. PAUL’S FAMILY – Words can hardly express the depth of my gratitude and appreciation to all of you for the prayers and support you have given both Ernie and me during the three years of his illness, which ended with his peaceful death on October 10. Thank you for your cards and words of sympathy and to all who made the Visitation and Service such a comfort to me, especially to Rev. Kim and to Eleanor and Robert Hastings for the luncheon. Evonne Isaak
Donations to St. Paul's in memory of Ernie can be made by using the envelopes in the Narthex provided for that purpose and may be left in the church office.
20.SEARCH TEAM UPDATE – The Team trusts you read the article in the Thanksgiving edition of Focus which outlined the results of the Congregational Questionnaire. The Congregational Profile which was prepared based on your responses to that questionnaire, has been completed, sent to the PCC church office and is available to any individual who is interested in the senior Minister position at St. Paul's. Members of the congregation provided the Search Team with the names of ten individuals who congregants thought would be good candidates. Working through our Interim Moderator, all ten have been contacted to determine their interest in the vacancy at St. Paul's. A vacancy notice is on the PCC web-site and will appear in the next edition of the Presbyterian Record. The Team has also placed advertisements on three Christian ministry job search websites which are common sites for Ministers to review. As well, a vacancy notice has been posted on the St. Paul's website. Please continue to pray for St. Paul's, the work of the Search Team and the candidate God is calling.
Should you have any questions about the search process please either send an e-mail to pastorsearch@stpaulspcottawa.com or contact any member of the Search Team: Muriel Barrington, Nana Boame, Ann Burgess, Jeff Cavill, Geoff Colman, Dan Seekings, Ian Shugart, Alison Wheatley-Price and Interim Moderator Shaun Seaman.