EMERGENCY APPEALS
The people of St. Paul’s join all nations in prayer and financial support to bring hope and relief to the many people of this world who have suffered from devastating earthquakes, floods and famine that have taken place this year. The Presbyterian World Service & Development is a relief agency of The Presbyterian Church in Canada who respond to these emergency needs around the world to bring relief and emotional support to those in most need. Congregations and individuals are encouraged to bring help to these situations by making a donation to the Presbyterian World Service and Development. Donations may be made on-line, by telephone, by mail or through St. Paul’s. To read more and make an on-line donation, check this link: http://www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd
ST. PAUL'S EVENTS & MEETINGS
(Check our 'events' page for more information)
| TUESDAY, Sept. 7 | C.E./O Committee Meeting, Miller Room | 7:30 p.m. |
| THURSDAY, Sept. 9 | Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary | 7:30 p.m. |
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
The first meeting of the CE/O Committee for the 2010/2011 year will be held in the Miller Room.
RALLY SUNDAY
Sunday, September 12, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
This is the day we welcome our students back for another church school year. Rev. Shaffer will commission our teachers. A pizza lunch will follow the service in St. Andrew's Hall, hosted by the Christian Education & Outreach Committee.
ANNUAL CHURCH POT-LUCK PICNIC
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join us for fun, food and fellowship at Crieff Hills Community Centre, House of the Prophet, Puslinch, Ontario for our annual church planned pot-luck picnic. Everyone is encouraged to attend -- young and old. Please sign the poster in St. Andrew's Hall to let us know that you will attend and what food you will bring in the form of salad, dessert, condiments, etc. Hamburgs and hot dogs will be provided.
Please indicate on the poster if you require transportation to the picnic. Rides will be provided by contacting the St. Paul's Minister of Transportation (Don Johnson), if you have an issue with getting to/from the picnic. This department can provide you with souvenir maps, fool-proof directions, or car-pooling arrangements.
This event is a combined effort of the Christian Education and Outreach Committee and the Events Committee members.
ST. PAUL'S PRESS
The deadline for the Autumn issue is September 13. News or events from your group or any item of interest from anyone is most welcome. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or other special event, we would love to include it on our congratulatory page in the St. Paul's Press if you haven't previously done so. Please forward these items to the editor, Gayle Harrison.
YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Thursday, September 16; Friday, September 17, 2010
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph is holding a Youth Ministry Leadership Conference on September 16 and 17, 2010. Please check the details posted on the bulletin board in St. Andrew's Hall. This is of special interest to Sunday School teachers and leaders. Anyone interested in attending should speak to Barbara Smith or Debbie Bruce.
ST. PAUL'S NEWS AND INFORMATION
| Mondays | the office is CLOSED |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Fridays | 9:00 a.m. to Noon |
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SCRIPTURE READERS Would you like to participate as a reader in the Sunday service? We are seeking volunteers beginning in September, 2010. If you would like to read, please sign your name on the volunteer sheet on the bulletin board or contact the scripture reader co-ordinator, Anne Church, or the Church Office. |
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The CE/O and the Church School have taken on a new Outreach Project that has the support of Session. Ghana Schools of Dreams, which is a registered charity, is our new project. Our contact person is Dora Amie, a member of McNab Presbyterian Church. Next Autumn, we hope to have Dora come to St. Paul's to talk with the Sunday School children and the congregation. The proceeds of our Muffin Sundays and the children's givings will go toward making up our monthly contribution to this project. There will be more information available in the coming months.
MISSION & OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Urban Core continues with its need for our help. Personal hygine items and baby products are always welcome. Please keep them in mind throughout the summer months.
PRESBYTERIAN NEWS/EVENTS
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
