Post on 01-Aug-2020
Chalmers Presbyterian Church Chalmers Presbyterian Church…
Built by FAITH, strengthened through WORSHIP, bringing HOPE to life’s journey
We welcome you to worship at Chalmers. If you are
a first-time worshiper at Chalmers we reach out to
you with hospitality and friendship in Jesus’ name.
This symbol is being used in the Order of Service
to indicate that the people will stand. All the worship
songs will be projected on the screen.
Please note that some fellow worshippers are
sensitive to perfumes. We ask that you consider
keeping Chalmers scent free. Thank you.
There will be a time of refreshments
and fellowship in the lower hall.
Today’s hosts are Laurie Spence
Bannerman and Helper. The striped mugs at coffee
hour are for visitors. Please help our visitors feel
welcome.
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AT A GLANCE! July 10 – July 17
SUNDAY Worship –10 am
Library Open – 11:15 am
MONDAY Cave Quest VBC – 9 am – noon
Summer Office Hours: closed
TUESDAY Cave Quest VBC – 9 am – noon
Summer Office Hours: 10am-4pm
Seniors’ Fitness – 1 pm
WEDNESDAY Cave Quest VBC – 9 am – noon
Summer Office Hours: closed
THURSDAY Cave Quest VBC – 9 am – noon
Summer Office Hours: 9am-4pm
FRIDAY Cave Quest VBC – 9 am – noon
Summer Office Hours: 9am-4pm
Seniors’ Euchre – 1 pm
SUNDAY Worship –10 am
Library Open – 11:15 am
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God is bringing HOPE to life’s journey through our upcoming Vacation Bible Camp for children from the community and congregation. We are planning for 50 or more children who will come to Chalmers each morning during the week of July 11-15th to sing, pray, play and celebrate the good news of God’s love in Jesus. The theme for VBC this year is Cave Quest that will take us on an over-the-top underground adventure and remind us of the
rock-solid foundation of God’s love!
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Speaking of Stewardship Giving is true loving.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892), English Baptist preacher
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Please PRAY
For God to inspire and encourage Camp Kintail
Directors Theresa McDonald-Lee and Johnathon
Lee and all the staff members as the summer
camping season begins.
For God’s Spirit to inspire our VBC leaders as
we reach out and share the good news of Jesus
with the children and families of our church and
community.
For God’s healing and peace for Marian Weldon
as she recovers from surgery at home.
For God’s healing and strength for George Lefler
as he undergoes radiation and chemotherapy
treatments.
For God to provide healing and pain relief for
Dorothy Barfoot as she deals with health
challenges.
For God’s blessing for Shirley Bakelaar, Ross
Cole, Doris Doskas, John Gaskin, Maureen
Gaskin, Martin McHardy, Linda McPherson,
Margaret Middaugh and Eileen Reid.
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Coffee Fellowship Servers:
July 17: Heather Reid & Debbie Scott
July 24: Cathy & Keith Spooner
July 31: Mary & Bob Taylor
August 7: Marilyn & Dave McFadden
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Flowers in the Sanctuary - we are now placing fresh flowers in vases on each side of the Sanctuary. If you wish to provide fresh flowers from your garden (or flower store), please contact Tammy McRonald or Maureen Bruff so that we can arrange a schedule. Thank you.
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Answering the call of Christ
Presbyterians Sharing supports the Life and Mission
agency of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Earlier
this year, three staff members were recognized for
their new positions at the PCC’s national office: Jen
de Combe as Associate Secretary of Canadian
Ministries, Guy Smagghe as Director of PWS&D,
and Ian Ross-McDonald as General Secretary of the
LMA. The Rev. Glynis Williams shares, “The LMA
is not an acronym, but an active, engaged, thinking,
praying and visioning group of people who love God
and want to be faithful to the call of Jesus Christ in
our lives. Today we recognize these gifts in Jen, Guy
and Ian.” Please pray for the staff at our national
office as they work to support the mission and
ministry of the PCC.
Presbyterians Sharing supports national office staff
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LIBRARY NEWS
River Rising By Athol Dickson
I found this an interesting book, but slightly
disturbing. This story takes place in the late 1920’s
when no one worried about being politically correct, so some of the words and concepts used are foreign
to my way of thinking. This book has a central figure a man initially called ‘the stranger’, who arrives in a
southern village looking for work. He admits to being a preacher but is happy scrubbing floors because ‘I
serve the Lord wherever he chooses’.
Rev. Hale Poster, an orphan, came to this part of the country looking for his roots. Throughout the story
you are drawn along by a compelling mystery, babies are being taken from their homes in the night. As
you follow Hale Poser, on his investigation into the
disappearances, you are also led along the subtle but important spiritual journey of the characters.
Christine Hunter, Librarian ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Nursery Notes: We are looking for new volunteers to staff the nursery beginning in September. ALSO- If
you are a current volunteer and you are unable to continue, please let Bev Cameron 519-685-4298 or
call the church office at 519-681-7242. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
HOSTS for 10 July 2016
Pat & Brian MacKay
Holly Williams and Maureen Bruff
John and Beverley Coy
Next Sunday’s Hosts
Mary and Bob Taylor
Anita Powell and Dennis Smedley
Tammy and Jason McRonald
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THANK YOU Thank you for the cards and prayers I received
on the death of my mother. Your support is greatly appreciated. Linda Powers
Many thanks to all who have telephoned, visited, prayed and sent cards. I am well on the road to recovery and hope to see you soon. Marian Weldon
Thank you to everyone who supported the Strawberry Social. The proceeds from the social is for Camp Kintail camperships and we raised $323.50.
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We Need You! There are places for you to share your gifts, starting this fall:
1. Mission Committee: 2-3 more members 2. Nursery Coordinator and Nursery volunteers 3. Christian Education & Faith Development: 2-
3 more members 4. Singing: Senior Choir, Reachout singers,
Praise Team & Children’s choir 5. Care & Share volunteers: 2
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Anyone who is interested in helping out with church photography, please speak to Lizz Thibodeau. We're looking for someone (or a couple of people) who can take occasional photographs during worship and church events so that we continue to have current photos for the website. High tech equipment is not necessary - good cell phone photos are adequate.
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Sunday,
July 24th
on Chalmers’
lawn on the
east side
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PAR (Pre Authorized Remittance) offering cards
may be found on the table in the foyer with the
Sunday worship bulletins. If you are on PAR you
may wish to place the offering card on the offering
plate as it is passed as a way of participating in the
offering of our financial gifts for the glory of God.
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A VOLUNTEER NEEDED to coordinate the nursery
beginning in September. Duties include recruiting
new volunteers, ensuring they have a police check (with the help of Doris Tutt), and creating a schedule
for the year. For more information, please discuss with Bev Cameron 519-685-4298.
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There will be no summer programming for the
children. However packs are available for children to use during the service. The packs are placed on the
pew near the library with colouring, puzzles, and word searches.
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FAITH PRESBYERIAN CHURCH, FORT MCMURRAY THANKS THE PCC FOR THE SUPPORT AFTER THE WILDFIRES.
Dear Members and Friends of The Presbyterian Church in Canada:
On behalf of the Session of Faith Presbyterian Church, Fort McMurray, Alberta we would like to
thank you for your support of our congregation these past eight weeks following the wildfires in northern
Alberta. We have been blessed by words of
encouragement and prayer, by financial gifts to assist in rebuilding and to strengthen people who
completely lost their homes, and by gifts in kind. Your thoughtfulness, acts of generosity and kindness
have blessed our community. Through your
compassion and support we have seen the face of Jesus and experienced the grace and love of God
among us. Thank you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~
BE A CHALMERS' BLOOD DONOR! When you
give blood at Canadian Blood Services, mention that
you're a ‘Partner for Life from Chalmers’ and
mention our ID# CHAL673812.
To the young and healthy, it's no loss. To the sick,
it's hope. Donate blood to bring hope to life's journey
for others!
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POP CANS FUNDRAISING: Thank you in supporting the pop can venture. This venture supports our Youth Ministry. There is a Rubbermaid bin in the narthex for the pop cans.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please note that the Life & Mission insert from
the bulletin is available on the Chalmers website.
www.chalmerslondon.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~