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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.
A very special welcome is extended this morning to
the following who will be welcomed as professing
members of our congregation: Peter Longmore,
Betty Longmore, Georgina Carrol, Mac MacInnis, Laura McInnis, Mark Ranson, and
Phyllis Wellington. Praise God from whom all
blessings flow.
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AT A GLANCE! November 20 – November 27
SUNDAY Worship/Sunday School – 10 am
(Election of Elders)
Library Open – 11:15 am
Children’s Choir – 11:30 am
Tasteful Topics – 11:30 am
Special Session Meeting – 1pm
Stephen Ministry – 7 pm
MONDAY NO Bible Study – 1:30 pm
Bible Study – 7 pm
Outreach & Comm – 8 pm
TUESDAY Seniors’ Fitness – 1 pm
WEDNESDAY Knitting Circle – 2 pm
Reachout Rehearsal – 7:30 pm
THURSDAY Property Management – 7:30 pm
FRIDAY Seniors’ Fitness – 9 am
Seniors’ Satellite – 9 am
Senior Choir – 6:30 pm
SATURDAY Sharing the Light of
Jesus/Christmas decorating – 9 am
Christmas potluck – 6 pm
SUNDAY Worship/Sunday School – 10 am
Library Open – 11:15 am
Hope is a Star Advent Event –
11:30 am
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The afternoon Bible Study group will be
cancelled this week, but will resume on
Monday, November 28th ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In early October, Bill & Betty Townley became
great grandparents for the first time – a boy!
Please PRAY
For God’s peace and comfort for John Elliott,
Kim & Mike Poser, Karen Dutton & Dennis,
Lizzie Poser and Abbey Poser as they grieve
the passing of Bernie Elliot, beloved wife,
mother and grandmother.
For peace and protection for our men and
women in the Canadian military serving abroad
and in Canada. Please pray for comfort and
peace for their families.
For God’s healing and peace for the Rev. Mavis
Currie as she receives radiation treatment for
breast cancer.
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, George Lefler, Martin McHardy, Linda
McPherson, Margaret Middaugh and Eileen
Reid.
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HOSTS for 20 November 2016
Pat and Brian MacKay
Nathan Lewis and Winter Hales
Janice Hull and Jodi Lewis
Next Sunday’s Hosts
Mary and Bob Taylor
Holly Williams and Anita Powell
John and Beverley Coy
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NURSERY SCHEDULE November 27: Cathy Spooner & Bev Cameron Laurie Bannerman & Erica MacKay
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Coffee Fellowship Servers: November 27: Hope is a Star Advent Event
December 4: TBA
December 11: Marilyn & Dave McFadden
December 18: Sue Garner & Holly Williams
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Sharing the light of Jesus: Let’s have our
outside match our inside!! Let’s share our joy of
Christmas and the light of Jesus with the
community. Join the Outreach and Communication
Committee on Saturday November 26th
from 9 to
11am to help light up the exterior of Chalmers. We
are looking for volunteers to help decorate. The
more the merrier! Please add your name to the
“Share the Light” sign-up sheet in the narthex or on
our website
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Rooted in Love. Women’s Gathering in
Richmond Hill, Ontario May 19-22, 2017.
Registration fee is $375 before Nov. 30th or
$475 after Nov. 30th. More information at
womensgathering.ca.
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Another Celebration..... On October 24th, Shirley and Ken Hall became proud great grandparents for the sixth time to Peyton Elizabeth.
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November 20 is Universal Children’s Day
With the aim of helping communities care for
orphans and vulnerable children, Presbyterian
World Service & Development partners started
working in Sobola, Malawi to support a new
Community Based Child Care Centre—and it is
making a big difference for two-year-old Memory
and her family. Before the project, Memory would
stay home while her parents went to work because
there was no care centre in her village. Now
Memory is learning the alphabet, meeting friends
and eating a warm meal everyday under the
supervision of trained caregivers. Memory’s mother
Emily is especially grateful to PWS&D partners for
mobilizing support for the centre—Memory is safe,
happy and well equipped for when she will start
primary school.
PWS&D supports a child’s right to healthcare,
education and play
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Please join us to mark the start of Advent with
the Hope is a Star Advent Event on Sunday
November 27.We will start with a lunch
immediately following the worship service and
then participate in a number of activities to
mark the start of Advent. This is an
intergenerational event and all ages are
welcome. If you enjoyed the Bethlehem Market
last Advent, you will enjoy "Hope is a Star" this
year. Please sign up in the Narthex if you are
able to join us. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank you from our Refugee Family: Laiali Al Mutaleb was "very happy" with her Baby Shower last weekend. She would like to thank her Canadian friends for all the best wishes, cards and gifts that she received.
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Interested in the future of theological education? Dr. Dorcas Gordon will be speaking at an event, Re/Forming TOMORROW, held from 12 to 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 24th at St. George's Presbyterian Church, 1475 Dundas Street, London. Lunch will be provided at no cost. Clergy, ruling elders, and interested congregational members are urged to come to this event to learn more about the exciting future initiatives of the college. It will also be a time to thank Dr. Gordon for her many years as Principal. For more information contact Keith McKee (519-455-5760). Please email [email protected] to RSVP.
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Cheese! Cheese! and more Cheese! Once again the contact person cheese sales and orders is Pat MacKay ( 519-686-7539). Proceeds this year will be towards the Prayer Garden. Along with Pine River Cheese there will be frozen cookie dough, cakes and meat pies. Brochure are available in the narthex, look for the wooden mouse. All cheques to be made payable to ‘Chalmers Presbyterian Church’. Last date to order is November 23
rd with delivery on December 11
th.
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SALVATION ARMY KETTLE For around 30 years Chalmers Church has
committed to all volunteer hours for the Tim
Hortons /White Oaks Mall Salvation Army kettle.
In 2015 over 70 different members of our
congregation gave selflessly of their time. We do it
knowing that the Salvation Army kettles support the
same mission that we have with our church:
Sharing the love of Christ by being an example of
service to others. Our kettle consistently raises over
$10,000 annually!
The campaign runs November 24 to December 24,
(no Sundays) from 11am to 8pm. Sign-up sheets in
the narthex. Any questions? Speak to Andrew
Thibodeau.
The story our volunteers remember the most are the
few times that people have put money into the
kettle and have told us … “Years ago, I was
recipient of Salvation Army generosity. Now I can
give back.”
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Speaking of Stewardship For we brought nothing into the world, so that we
can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and
clothing, we will be content with these. I Timothy 6:7-8
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Bake & Craft Sale - Thanks to all who helped make this sale such a huge success. $1,330 was raised and will be applied to the general fund. Thank you.
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We’re very excited as we prepare for the arrival
of our next refugee family. This Christian
family consists of 2 grandparents, 2 parents, an
aunt and a one year old. We're hoping for an
arrival by the end of 2016.
The committee is looking for new recruits to
support us. In the meantime we're looking for
transitional housing options while we look for
permanent housing. This could be hosting the
family or providing a home while you winter in
Florida. We're also looking for volunteers to
help coordinate donations. Please contact
[email protected]. We will reach
out soon for needed items.
In the wake of all the violence going on in
Syria we are anxious to bring this family safely
to Canada. What better way to honour the gift
of the Christ child then by sharing your time
and resources? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please note that the Life & Mission insert from
the bulletin is available on the Chalmers
website. www.chalmerslondon.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Help Kick off the Holiday Season!
Annual Christmas Potluck is on Saturday
November 26th. Dinner at 6pm in the Lower Hall
Please bring a dish of either main course or
dessert to add to our potluck table.
Tea/Coffee/Juice provided. This is a no cost
event!
LIBRARY NEWS
Winter Haven by Athol Dickson
Another page-turner with just a little bit of eeriness thrown in! Siggy Gamble disappeared 13 years ago
from his home. Vera, his younger sister always felt a little guilty because Siggy was autistic and she
should have been taking more care of him. Now –
after no word for all these years, Vera gets word that her brother’s body has washed up on the shore
of a small island off the coast of Maine. When Vera arrives she has to identify her brother’s body – and
is amazed to find that he has not aged… he looks
exactly as he did when he disappeared all those years ago! This is a strange island she has landed
on with strange people, strange customs and even stranger stories. I was not sure where the story
would go – but did actually enjoy it, and liked how it all worked itself out! Let me know how you enjoy
this book. Christine Hunter, Librarian
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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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Our
little children are in need of caring adults to hold
them and pray with them while Mom and Dad
worship. Like any other ministry the nursery needs
your support in order to be successful. If you are
interested in volunteering, please contact Patricia
Matesic ([email protected])
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.
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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!
REST, RENEW, RELAX! A Retreat for Young Moms January 14th-15th with speaker Rev. Kristine O’Brien at Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Centre. Moms of young children are invited to come away for a night at Crieff. This would make a great Christmas gift for mom! www.crieffhills.com
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