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.

NO COFFEE HOUR TODAY. It is Soup’er Sunday. Freewill offering to support ‘Refugees in Canada’.

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AT A GLANCE! February 7 -14

SUNDAY Worship / Sunday School – 10 am

Library Open – 11:15 am

Soup’er Sunday – 11:15 am

MONDAY James Bible Study – 1:30 pm

James Bible Study – 7 pm

TUESDAY Seniors’ Fitness – 1 pm

WEDNESDAY Knitting Circle – 2 pm

Ash Wednesday Service – 7 pm

Reachout Rehearsal – 8 pm

THURSDAY Praise Team – 6:25 pm

Senior Choir – 7:30 pm

FRIDAY Seniors’ Fitness – 9 am

Seniors’ Euchre – 1 pm

SATURDAY Chili Night – 6 pm

SUNDAY Worship /All Ages Sunday – 10 am

Library Open – 11:15 am

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The season of Lent is a time of penitence, discipline,

and renewal. In the Ash Wednesday service we are

reminded of our mortality, we confess our sins, and

we experience forgiveness through Christ’s death and

resurrection.

The “imposition of ashes” is a key part of the service.

You are invited to come forward to receive the ashes

on your forehead. In Scripture, ashes serve both as a

symbol of mortality and as a sign of mourning and

repentance.

But neither sin nor death has the final word. We will

leave the service in confidence and gratitude: Christ

has conquered death, and nothing can separate us

from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our

Lord. All are invited to our Ash Wednesday

worship this week on February 10th at 7 p.m. as we

begin the Lenten journey.

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Many thanks to Jackie Harrett for her many years of

devotion to the Care & Share Program here at

Chalmers. Her dedication is greatly appreciated.

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Chili Night Annual Chalmers Chili Night will this coming

Saturday, February 13, at 6pm. Sign-up sheets will

be available in the narthex. We are looking for some

Chili chefs to join the contest. Come out for the fun,

food and fellowship. Cost: $5 per person.

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One dream can change the world. Come and enjoy

the powerful movie “SELMA” at the Wolf

Performance Hall (251 Dundas Street) on

Wednesday, February 17th, at 6:30 pm. FREE

admission. This is part of Black History Month and

will be the Chalmers’ movie night for February. If

you wish to carpool please meet at Chalmers at 6 pm.

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Please PRAY

For healing and strength for Gary Smith in

University Hospital following heart surgery.

For pain relief and healing for Mary McLeod as

she recovers at home from knee replacement

surgery.

For God’s healing and blessing for George Lefler

as he recovers in hospital from recent lung

surgery.

For the people of La Loche, Saskatchewan, as

they struggle with the aftermath of the tragic

shootings that took place in their community on

January 22nd

. We pray for God’s peace and

comfort for those who mourn the tragic death of

their loved ones and we pray for healing for those

who were wounded in the shootings. We also

pray for the Lord to be with the family of the

young man who did the shooting and that God

will speak to him as well in this most tragic

situation. “God of peace and reconciliation,

inspire us to work for justice and equity for all

people, including the First Nations peoples of our

country.”

For God to bring comfort and peace to Eleanor

Brennan as she and her family grieve the passing

of her husband John Brennan.

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, Martin McHardy, Linda

McPherson, Margaret Middaugh, Eileen Reid

and Fran Williams.

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Refugees To Canada Update: The Al Mutaleb family arrived last weekend and they have been busy. The family found a townhouse and will move on March 1st. They are attending the White Oaks School for the refugee program and two children have visited doctors. The Refugee Sponsor Team has done a great job in organizing everything and things are moving quickly. Donations can still be made to Chalmers, with a notation to “Refugees to Canada”.

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NURSERY SCHEDULE February 14: Abbey Poser / Erica MacKay February 21: Laurie Spence Bannerman & volunteer needed February 28: Wendy Lefler / Susan Stevenson March 6: Bev Cameron / Joyceline Nathaniel

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Stewardship Moments

The great use of life is to spend it for something that

will outlast it. William James (1842-1910) philosopher

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LIBRARY

The Riverhaven Years

by BJ Hoff

A trilogy and available in Chalmers’ Library:

1. Rachel’s Secret

2. Where Grace Abides

3. River of Mercy

I will give a general overview of these books, but first let me say that I really enjoyed and recommend

reading the whole series. For a non-Amish person, it can be very hard to

understand why they abide by such rules and strict

guidelines on behavior, but you have to admire them that they actually do it! Inside the three books is a

lovely story told about family, love and belonging. Of course, there is a bit of mystery surrounding one

family and that adds some spice to the otherwise

gentle people. Definitely thought provoking books! Christine Hunter, Librarian

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Save the Date: One Day Wonder is coming on Saturday March 5 at Westmount Presbyterian Church. All Junior Youth (grades 6-8) are welcome to attend.

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Our community has a problem. That problem is

poverty. Please join us as a faith leader for a very

special Multi-Faith Rally to End Poverty, 7:00 pm

on Monday, February 22nd 2016, in the Wolf

Performance Hall. Please RSVP to (519) 858-4400 to

indicate your attendance.

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PWS&D Sunday Inspired by God’s promise of abundant life, PWS&D

envisions a sustainable, compassionate and just

world. On February 7—PWS&D Sunday—we reflect

on the work our church is doing to help vulnerable

people across the globe improve their quality of life

and create positive, lasting change in their

communities. Programs in international development

and emergency relief are helping women, men and

children rise above poverty and disaster and access

basic necessities like nutritious food, clean water,

adequate health care, quality education and basic

human rights. Through support of individuals and

congregations and in collaboration with global

partners, we respond together to make the vision of

abundant life a reality.

PWS&D responds to needs around the world

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Coffee Fellowship Servers: February 14: Pat & Brian MacKay

February 21: Debbie Scott & Karen Dutton

February 28: Bob & Mary Taylor

March 5: Marian Weldon & Laurie S. Bannerman

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HOSTS for 7 February 2016

Marian Weldon and Kim Poser

Irene Thayer and Linda Powers

Robert and Bonnie Griffiths

Next Sunday’s Hosts

Jane and Tom Vannus

Holly Williams and Jeff Putt

Dan and Loretta Duffin

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Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Center invites you to our Manna Day “The Spirituality of Gardening” on Thursday February 25th from 10:30am to 3:00pm with guest speakers Rev. Linda Ashfield and Rev. Kristine O’Brien. Join us as we explore gardens in scripture and in our lives. Please register before February 16th by calling 519-824-7898. Cost for the day is $21.00 and includes a home cooked lunch. For further information see www.crieffhills.com.

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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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Copies of the January-February 2016 Upper Room

devotional may be found on the hutch in the narthex.

If you are a regular or occasional user of this

devotional please consider making a contribution to

help defray the cost of our 50 subscriptions. There is

now a container for contributions on the hutch in the

narthex. An annual subscription for The Upper

Room costs approximately $10. Thank-you.

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th!!

Coldest Night of the Year is a national, non-competitive, winter walk to raise awareness and funds for the hungry, homeless and hurting. Mission Services of London is thrilled to be hosting this event for the fifth year running in London. We look forward to seeing groups of families, friends and co-workers, all walking together. Start a team or join a team. We need your help too! Will you walk with

us? Register at cnoy.org/London.

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DID YOU KNOW? The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held

following worship on Sunday, February 21st. Lunch and child care will be provided. All welcome!

Knox St. Thomas will be hosting a Presbytery Hymn sing on April 10, 2016. Knox is requesting a congregation survey to gather a list of favourite hymns. This survey is included in TODAY’s bulletin. Please fill out and place on the offering plate or email your choices to jdickert@bellnet.ca .

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Please note that the Life & Mission insert from

the bulletin is available on the Chalmers website.

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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!

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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.

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