Activities
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
- Every Sunday at 10:30am worship service in the sanctuary.
- Every Sunday during the 10:30am worship service the children and youth go to G.O.D. Headquarters.
- Every Tuesday 10:00a join Joyce Stephenson in Terry Chapel for a time of prayer
- Every Wednesday at noon The Men’s Lunch Bucket Club meets for a brown bag lunch and hearty discussions
- Every Wednesday 7:00pm Henderson Memorial Bell Choir practices
- Every Wednesday 7:30pm Senior Youth Group
- Every Thursday 6:15pm Junior Choir and Teen Music Group practices
- Every Thursday 7:30pm Chancel Choir practices
- Every other Friday morning Breakfast with Don at 7:00am. We invite you to join us at our lively discussion group.*
- Monthly Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Women’s Fellowship Group*
Please come and join in. You are always welcome. *See below for dates
Ministry Team Meetings
- The first Wednesday of each month (Sept-June) the Congregational Life Ministry Team meets in the Library at 7:30pm.
- The last Monday of each month (Sept-June) the Advertising and Marketing Ministry Team meets in the Library at 7:30pm.
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Mon May 21st
Victoria Day Holiday – Office Closed
Tues May 22nd
10:00am – Prayer Group
Wed May 23rd
12:00am – Lunch Bucket Club
7:00pm – Henderson Memorial Bell Choir
7:30pm – Board Meeting
Thurs May 24th
6:15pm – Junior Choir
7:30pm – Chancel Choir
Sat May 26th
9:00am – 12:00pm – Rummage Sale
COMING EVENTS
Wed May 23rd
7:30pm – Board Meeting in Lusk Hall
Sat May 26th
Rummage and Plant Sale
June 13th
A+ Dinner
June 20th – ST. JOHN’S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER GALA
This year’s golf tournament will take place on Wednesday, June 20th at the Deerfield Golf and Country Club on the North Service Road near Bronte Road in Oakville. Registration forms are available through the office.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – July 2nd to July 6th
Join us this summer for our annual Vacation Bible School which will be happening Monday, July 2 to Friday July 6, 2012 at St. John’s. Our theme is Adventures on Promise Island… where Kids discovers GOD’s lifesaving love! Keep watch for more details coming soon!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
United Church Calendars
2012 calendars from United Church are now available for sale at the church office. Cost is $5.00 each. It would be appreciated if you could please bring the correct change. Thanks.
Prayer Time
Join Joyce Stephenson every Tuesday morning at 10:00 in Terry Chapel for a time of prayer. It will enrich your mind, soothe your soul and draw you closer to God as we pray for our families, friends and our church staff and members, whatever the needs may be. This is for anyone who longs to have a closer walk with the Lord.
Baptisms
Our next Baptism is pending and will be held during the 10:30 Worship Service. Please contact Beth Wilson, in the office, if you wish to register for Baptism.
Bulletin Notices
Notices should be received in the office by Wednesday morning for inclusion in the following Sunday’s Bulletin. Thank you for your co-operation.
Flower Schedule
The 2012 schedule is posted on the board at the Randall Street entrance. A reminder that payment and notice information should be received two week prior to the date reserve.
Sunday Drivers
We need Sunday drivers who can pick up and take home those who are unable to come to church on their own. If you can help please contact info@stjohns.ca or call the office at 905-845-0551.
Wondering how you can help? Donation of Silent Auction items, 9 x 12 pans of squares and, helpers!! Setting tables, kitchen prep, serving, washing dishes, clearing tables. Contact info@stjohns.ca or call the office at 905-845-0551.
Food Banks
We will now be alternating weekly donations to two food banks at there is a greater need. Along with Kerr Street Ministries we will be donating to the Fare Share Food Bank. The food banks are in need of canned fruit, tomatoes and meat, rice (brown and white), healthy cereal, juice. We appreciate your continued support.
Milk for Kids—We are pleased to announce St. John’s will kick-start a new program at Kerr Street Ministries – Milk for Kids. The 30 children of low income families who attend school programs will receive glasses of milk along with their nutritious snack. If any milk is left over it will go home with a child’s family on a rotating basis. Please make cheques payable to St. John’s United Church and mark your envelope Kerr Street-Milk for Kids. Thanks – John Raynor.
Recycling
Don’t forget our recycling program. Blue boxes are available in the Narthex for the following used items: ink jet cartridges, cell phones, Campbell soup labels, pop can tabs, and used stamps.
Habitat for Humanity have re-opened their Restore. Drop by and have a look at their expanded facilities and browse at the items they have for sale. There is always a wide variety of items.
Mission and Service
Cape Croker and Saugeen are native ministry pastoral charges supported by Mission and Service in Ontario.
Mission and Service partner Limberlost Chaplaincy provides Healthy Parents/Healthy Children programs, baby clinics, after-school programs, and drop-in resource centres for clients in London, Ontario.
North End Stella is a Mission and Service–supported ministry in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that focuses on hope and healing. North End Stella integrates the traditions of smudging, drumming, praying, and teaching in both Aboriginal and Christian spiritual traditions.
Power of One and Outreach
St. John’s has signed up to look after lunch for the Habitat for Humanity build that is taking place in Milton on June 1st. If you can help out please contact Sue Raynor at 905-845-3929. There is also an all women build taking place on May 31st. More details are in the April Spirit.
Library Jottings
We would like to add to our Library Collection. The Library group would like to hear from the congregation. What would you like to see in your library – new children’s books; more Devotionals; DVD’s or CD’s or other items? Please speak to the Library Convener Sunday mornings. Thank you. - Your Library Convenor