It's Garage Sale Season!
Garage Sale …
No more radiators!
Wow, sure looks different with no radiators in the sanctuary.
And look at that nice colour behind them.
Thanks, Bill, for fixing and painting.
News for our STARS!
Calling all of our STARS!
We have managed to find a way to record another 2 episodes this Sunday, May 4th!
Our final taping will be on Sunday, May 18th.
Please meet us on the second floor after worship. Bring your friends, too.
All new actors are very welcome to come and help us.
See you Sunday.
~ Joni
Gold/Silver Party
Do you have some old jewellery or silver dishes that you don't use anymore?
Come out and have them weighed, tested, and priced and go home with cash instead!
There is no obligation to take the deal.
Thursday, June 5th; 5:00 - 8:00 pm, in the foyer.
Looking for something to do this summer?
This promises to be another great camp, brought to you by GO! Camping.
Registration fees: early bird price $80.00 until May 31st; after May 31st $100.00
(no refunds after June 15)
After the election
This morning I spent way more time than I ever expected transcribing the results of the election of deacons and elders held yesterday. I will soon begin the long and somewhat complicated process of contacting those who were elected by their peers in the church.
(The process gets complicated precisely because we are electing both deacons and elders at the same time. This means that some people may be nominated for both positions at the same time and (depending on whether all the positions have been filled yet) they may be able to have a choice whether they prefer to serve in one place or the other. So if, say, someone were to come off at the top of voting for elder and just a little lower on deacons, i might have to wait to see if there is still a need for deacons when i get to them on the list before I want to call them to ask them to serve as an elder because I want to be able to give them the choice between deacon and elder if they want. Never mind, it is actually too complicated to explain!)
Anyways, I just wanted to say, before I began contacting anyone, how much I do appreciate this process. I am amazed once again by the wisdom that has been shown by the people of the congregation and by the respect in which they hold their brothers and sisters in Christ. The best part of this is that I get to call up people in the congregation and tell them that they are loved and respected and that people have great confidence in their wisdom and ability to care for others. I wish I could tell everyone who's name figures on the lists that because it really is amazing to see. Unfortunately not all will have to be contacted so I wanted to send out a general message now to everyone.
Scott
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(The process gets complicated precisely because we are electing both deacons and elders at the same time. This means that some people may be nominated for both positions at the same time and (depending on whether all the positions have been filled yet) they may be able to have a choice whether they prefer to serve in one place or the other. So if, say, someone were to come off at the top of voting for elder and just a little lower on deacons, i might have to wait to see if there is still a need for deacons when i get to them on the list before I want to call them to ask them to serve as an elder because I want to be able to give them the choice between deacon and elder if they want. Never mind, it is actually too complicated to explain!)
Anyways, I just wanted to say, before I began contacting anyone, how much I do appreciate this process. I am amazed once again by the wisdom that has been shown by the people of the congregation and by the respect in which they hold their brothers and sisters in Christ. The best part of this is that I get to call up people in the congregation and tell them that they are loved and respected and that people have great confidence in their wisdom and ability to care for others. I wish I could tell everyone who's name figures on the lists that because it really is amazing to see. Unfortunately not all will have to be contacted so I wanted to send out a general message now to everyone.
Scott
It’s Car Rally Time!
Corey’s music blog
Don't forget to check out Corey's music blog for this week!
http://standrewsmusic.blogspot.ca/2014/04/the-music-this-week-april-13th-2014.html
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http://standrewsmusic.blogspot.ca/2014/04/the-music-this-week-april-13th-2014.html
Getting Ready …
… for the new heating system.
Hats off to Vern, and all of the Operations Committee, for organizing such a major undertaking this morning (Saturday) in emptying out the lower level of the original building. Thank you to everyone who helped out during the week and Saturday morning!
Palm Sunday!
Our traditional Palm Sunday parade will once again be enacted this Sunday. We need as many parade participants as possible to make this year's parade the best ever! Please meet me in the foyer at 9:45 am to get your palms and line up.
Also, Sunday School participants will start their "Miracle Egg" project. It will be ready to take home on Easter Sunday!
If you have any questions, please e-mail me, jsmith@standrewshespeler.ca
~Blessings, Joni
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Also, Sunday School participants will start their "Miracle Egg" project. It will be ready to take home on Easter Sunday!
If you have any questions, please e-mail me, jsmith@standrewshespeler.ca
~Blessings, Joni