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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Sunday, November 22 "Living Free"
Sunday we welcome Kim Christink M. Div., D. Min.
Kim is the Director of the Bayridge Family Center, which we currently partner with. He Specializes in Couple, Individual, and Family Therapy, Corporate Coaching and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
www.bayridgevillage.ca
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
—Psalm 27 KJV
Kim is the Director of the Bayridge Family Center, which we currently partner with. He Specializes in Couple, Individual, and Family Therapy, Corporate Coaching and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
www.bayridgevillage.ca
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
—Psalm 27 KJV
Message from the Board 10-10-80 and Our Outreach Projects
WHAT OUR CHURCH WILL DO: Our Church will now be Tithing to God’s work in the world just as God asks us all to Tithe from our own income to further His work in the World. Instead of having each Outreach project team do a direct appeal, promotion or fundraiser we are setting aside the first 10% of all the money that comes in each and every Sunday morning for Outreach. These funds will be divided amongst all of our Outreach projects according to a formula that roughly reflects the level of financial support that has been available to each project through fundraising initiatives in the past. There may still be some fundraisers – because they are just so darn much fun and build our sense of community – but the proceeds from any fundraisers will also be divided amongst all projects according to the formula.
WHY: We are on a journey of transition to a new way of supporting our Outreach projects this year. Our desire is to see all of our partnerships and commitments supported thoroughly and well so that the goals and plans for these projects can be effectively met. We believe that ALL of our projects are valuable and worthwhile and we want to encourage a unified “YES” to supporting them within this community. We would also like to be able to free our volunteers from the time involved in fundraising so that they can do more direct work with the projects themselves.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: If you have financially supported several of the church’s Outreach projects each year, we would now ask you to be mindful of increasing your weekly/monthly givings to maintain your support. For instance, if your family might normally offer $500 support for 3 or 4 initiatives over the course of the year, you will now need to think about adding that $500 to your weekly/monthly givings over the course of the year. For $500, that means about an extra $42 a month or $10.50 a week will need to go into the offering plate. It is important to be aware of this in order that funds for both Outreach and the General Operation of the church don’t fall short.
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Outreach News
For more info about our Christmas response, visit our bulletin board or check out our Christmas Response brochure
Buy a Gift for an Angel | Angel Wings is a Christmas outreach project supporting individuals and families through three local agencies in the Burlington area. Please help to make their Christmas a little brighter by either sponsoring an Angel and buying them gifts, or by making a cash donation towards gifts and food. Visit the table in St. Paul’s Hall or contact the Carvers bcarver@wsquare.ca
Chickens for Christmas | Give your loved ones a meaningful gift this Christmas season — one that can provide impoverished farmers in Sierra Leone with a profitable income living as a poultry farmer. This income would help to put food on the table and enable them to provide medical care and educate their
children. Visit the table in St. Paul’s Hall. Brochure available here
Wesley No-Charge Christmas Store | Bring your donations next week, items for adult women needed as well as cake mixes and soup. www.wesleyurbanministries.com
What does hunger look like up close? | Sam Vander Ende, a 15yr Field Rep. for Canadian Foodgrains Bank and currently based in Addas Ababa, can tell you. No arm chair rep, Sam is out there working in the field. Come with us either Mon. Nov. 23 to Smithville, Noel Henderson 905-681-2791 is driving, or on Wed. Nov. 25 to Barrie Hill, Neal/Sharon Mosher 905-639-3610.
Community Dinner | Calling all men. We could always use volunteers to help cook and clean. Next dinners are Nov. 20, Dec 4 & 18. Contact Andrew Alton aalton@wsquare.ca
Buy a Gift for an Angel | Angel Wings is a Christmas outreach project supporting individuals and families through three local agencies in the Burlington area. Please help to make their Christmas a little brighter by either sponsoring an Angel and buying them gifts, or by making a cash donation towards gifts and food. Visit the table in St. Paul’s Hall or contact the Carvers bcarver@wsquare.ca
Chickens for Christmas | Give your loved ones a meaningful gift this Christmas season — one that can provide impoverished farmers in Sierra Leone with a profitable income living as a poultry farmer. This income would help to put food on the table and enable them to provide medical care and educate their
children. Visit the table in St. Paul’s Hall. Brochure available here
Wesley No-Charge Christmas Store | Bring your donations next week, items for adult women needed as well as cake mixes and soup. www.wesleyurbanministries.com
What does hunger look like up close? | Sam Vander Ende, a 15yr Field Rep. for Canadian Foodgrains Bank and currently based in Addas Ababa, can tell you. No arm chair rep, Sam is out there working in the field. Come with us either Mon. Nov. 23 to Smithville, Noel Henderson 905-681-2791 is driving, or on Wed. Nov. 25 to Barrie Hill, Neal/Sharon Mosher 905-639-3610.
Community Dinner | Calling all men. We could always use volunteers to help cook and clean. Next dinners are Nov. 20, Dec 4 & 18. Contact Andrew Alton aalton@wsquare.ca
Mitten Tree
Look for the Mitten Tree in the foyer, waiting for your mittens, scarves and hats. They will go to cold hands and heads in our community.
The Promise of Light
A Christmas Musical presented by the combined choirsof Wellington Square and St. James United Churches
Sunday, December 6, 2009
7pm at Wellington Square
2121 Caroline Street, Burlington
905-634-1849 |www.wsquare.ca
Sunday, December 13, 2009
7pm at St. James United
306 Parkside Drive, Waterdown
905-689-6223 | www.stjameswaterdown.ca
Refreshments to follow each presentation
The Bayridge Village
The Bayridge Village | The Village Mayor Jaime Lidstrom will be here for a visit in between services Sunday! Come to the McMillan Room and say hi and see a live demonstration of the online Village.
Hey teens, come hang out tonight and find out about our NEW Online Teen support group!
If you have not joined already check it out at www.bayridgevillage.ca Please join using the Promotional Code found in your bulletin (Click ‘Affiliate’ in the ‘Promo Code’ box).
Contact The Village Mayor at anytime with questions, comments or concerns at mayor@bayridgevillage.ca
Hey teens, come hang out tonight and find out about our NEW Online Teen support group!
If you have not joined already check it out at www.bayridgevillage.ca Please join using the Promotional Code found in your bulletin (Click ‘Affiliate’ in the ‘Promo Code’ box).
Contact The Village Mayor at anytime with questions, comments or concerns at mayor@bayridgevillage.ca
Photo Directories
The new WSquare Photo Directories have arrived! If you had your photo taken, or supplied an existing photo for this directory, you can pick up your copy in the church office during office hours, Monday to Friday. Please note that due to privacy legislation the photo directory only includes the contact info for the people who had their pictures taken.
Reno Updates
Happenings | The “WS Happenings” bulletin board is now in the hallway near the doors into the McMillan Room. Look for what’s happening at WS here!
Reception | Please enter the McMillan Room thru the west end door for Reception. The double doors are kept closed, but unlocked, during office hours.
Photocopier | The Photocopier has been relocated to the closet in the hall, so it is accessible beyond office hours.
St. Paul’s Hall | If your group needs table space in St. Paul’s Hall between Sunday services, please note that GraceLand is using ALL of St. Paul’s Hall from 9:00 to 10:10am, therefore please complete any set up prior to 9:00am, or after 10:10am. Please advise Catherine/Beth in the office so they can coordinate how many tables are needed each week.
Mailboxes | The new location of all mailboxes is the beige filing cabinet in the hall outside the McMillan Room.
Reception | Please enter the McMillan Room thru the west end door for Reception. The double doors are kept closed, but unlocked, during office hours.
Photocopier | The Photocopier has been relocated to the closet in the hall, so it is accessible beyond office hours.
St. Paul’s Hall | If your group needs table space in St. Paul’s Hall between Sunday services, please note that GraceLand is using ALL of St. Paul’s Hall from 9:00 to 10:10am, therefore please complete any set up prior to 9:00am, or after 10:10am. Please advise Catherine/Beth in the office so they can coordinate how many tables are needed each week.
Mailboxes | The new location of all mailboxes is the beige filing cabinet in the hall outside the McMillan Room.
Youth News
Yeah, it’s a party in the… um…
Edge | Are you in high school? Enjoy games? Eating snacks? Digging into scripture? Then Sunday nights are for you! Hang with us at the Square from 7-9pm.
Nov 22: Edge 7-9pm
Nov 27: Help out with Rockpile 7-8:30pm
Nov 29: Edge 7-9pm
Dec 6: Edge 7-9pm @ Mackey’s
Rockpile | Grade 7&8ers gather most Wednesday nights from 7-8:30pm for games, laughter and overall good times only at the Square!
Nov 27: Rockpile Rubber Chicken Extravaganza! 7-8:30pm
Dec 2: Rockpile 7-8:30pm
Dec 9: Rockpile 7-8:30pm
GraceLand Band | Practice Nov 27th 5-6:30pm! We now play every other week in GraceLand! Hear us play in the Sanctuary Dec 6th at BOTH services!
Mexico Missions | Hey guys. So we are sending 27 fantastic youth and leaders to Mexico for March Break 2010 to build 2 houses with YUGO! Keep your eyes and ears open for fundraising opportunities.
If you would like to sponsor a child, please talk to Cait!
Volunteers | We are seriously looking for some volunteers to come hang with us OR host an event OR provide snacks OR drive… There are plenty of ways to get involved so talk to Cait.
Director, Youth Ministry: Caitlin Belanger 905-634-1849 ext. 15 youth@wsquare.ca
Edge | Are you in high school? Enjoy games? Eating snacks? Digging into scripture? Then Sunday nights are for you! Hang with us at the Square from 7-9pm.
Nov 22: Edge 7-9pm
Nov 27: Help out with Rockpile 7-8:30pm
Nov 29: Edge 7-9pm
Dec 6: Edge 7-9pm @ Mackey’s
Rockpile | Grade 7&8ers gather most Wednesday nights from 7-8:30pm for games, laughter and overall good times only at the Square!
Nov 27: Rockpile Rubber Chicken Extravaganza! 7-8:30pm
Dec 2: Rockpile 7-8:30pm
Dec 9: Rockpile 7-8:30pm
GraceLand Band | Practice Nov 27th 5-6:30pm! We now play every other week in GraceLand! Hear us play in the Sanctuary Dec 6th at BOTH services!
Mexico Missions | Hey guys. So we are sending 27 fantastic youth and leaders to Mexico for March Break 2010 to build 2 houses with YUGO! Keep your eyes and ears open for fundraising opportunities.
If you would like to sponsor a child, please talk to Cait!
Volunteers | We are seriously looking for some volunteers to come hang with us OR host an event OR provide snacks OR drive… There are plenty of ways to get involved so talk to Cait.
Director, Youth Ministry: Caitlin Belanger 905-634-1849 ext. 15 youth@wsquare.ca
Group Life News
Are you ready to connect and grow in your faith? Think about plugging in to a WS Life, Study or Service Group – all relaunching now and waiting to welcome you home. Pick up our Fall Brochure or download "here" and join with others in this journey toward deeper discipleship.
WOW Book Club | Join us Monday, November 23 to discuss Lawrence Hill’s The Book of Negroes. If you love to read, join us as we share lives and the work of gifted authors who dig deep into their hearts to share their stories. New members welcome, dinner provided. RSVP to Margaret Terry 905-634-8988 or mterry@wsquare.ca
Have an announcement for Group Life? | Contact grouplife@wsquare.ca
Have an idea for a new Life, Study or Service group? Pick up an info sheet at the office and let’s talk!
WOW Book Club | Join us Monday, November 23 to discuss Lawrence Hill’s The Book of Negroes. If you love to read, join us as we share lives and the work of gifted authors who dig deep into their hearts to share their stories. New members welcome, dinner provided. RSVP to Margaret Terry 905-634-8988 or mterry@wsquare.ca
Have an announcement for Group Life? | Contact grouplife@wsquare.ca
Have an idea for a new Life, Study or Service group? Pick up an info sheet at the office and let’s talk!
GraceLand News
Sunday, December 6 | Mini GraceLand Christmas Presentation - Light of the World!Saturday, December 12 from 9am to 12 noon | Junior youth ages 11 and up, along with their parents will be volunteering at the Wesley Christmas Store. If interested, contact Heather Mackey.
Director, Children's Ministry: Heather Mackey 905-634-1849 ext. 21 children@wsquare.ca
The Bayridge Village
What’s New in The Village? On Sunday, November 22, the Village Mayor will be at Wellington Square between the services to help everyone join up and connect to our Online Christian Community. The Mayor will also be
connecting teens with the new “Teen Talk” online support group.
If you have not joined already check it out at www.bayridgevillage.ca Please join using the Promotional Code found in your bulletin.
Contact The Village Mayor at anytime with questions, comments or concerns at mayor@bayridgevillage.ca
connecting teens with the new “Teen Talk” online support group.
If you have not joined already check it out at www.bayridgevillage.ca Please join using the Promotional Code found in your bulletin.
Contact The Village Mayor at anytime with questions, comments or concerns at mayor@bayridgevillage.ca
Community Dinner December 4
Community Dinner is part of our Men’s Ministry, offered to the community, for anyone who would like to share a meal here at Wsquare.Next meals are on December 4 & 18 at 6pm.
If you know someone who would enjoy sharing a meal with others please invite them to come.
Volunteers needed. Please sign up on Sunday or contact Andrew Alton aalton@wsquare.ca or Mike Southon at msouthon@wsquare.ca
Pampered Chef Show
Diane March is hosting a Cooking Show on Sat, Nov. 21 at 10am in St Paul’s Hall. Hostess rewards, earned from sales, will be used to purchase products for our church kitchen. The representative from Pampered Chef will do a cooking demo using some of the products and then participants get to taste the foods prepared. These products make great Christmas gifts for cooks. Men are welcome. If you’re interested in attending, please sign up on the poster on the WS Happenings bulletin board or call Diane at 905-632-6482. Orders can be placed ahead of time if you’re unable to attend.
WOW Book Club
WOW Book Club | Join us Monday, November 23 to discuss Lawrence Hill’s The Book of Negroes. If you love to read, join us as we share lives and the work of gifted authors who dig deep into their hearts to share their stories. New members welcome, dinner provided. RSVP to Margaret Terry 905-634-8988 or mterry@wsquare.ca
Footsteps Library
The mobile unit is temporarily located in the old office space. The unit will continue to be open between services, 10:15-11:00 on Sundays. Come and browse through our collection of books DVDs and CDs for adults and children.
Mens Sports Night November 27
Come on out for a night of guy-type fun! Friday, November 27 at the Brant Hills Community Centre – 9:15 p.m.
Contact Andrew Alton – 905-407-1553 aalton@wsquare.ca
Contact Andrew Alton – 905-407-1553 aalton@wsquare.ca
Wink, Nod, Bow, Salute!
We invite you to be aware that some people need to be extra cautious about their health now that flu season is upon us. Let’s be creative about the way we greet each other! Please remember to use the hand sanitizer available at each door.
The New Testament in a Year
You can join with folks in Wellington Square and other congregations reading through the New Testament in 2009. A weekly reading guide will be available for you to pick up each Sunday, have emailed to you, or download from our website.If interested please contact Heather Weaver-Orosz 905-634-1849 ext. 23 hweaverorosz@wsquare.ca
Please check our website or click here to download and print a pdf copy of the
readings for November 23 - 27, 2009 - Phil Irish
readings for November 16 - 20, 2009 - Marianne Leach Hoffer
readings for November 9 - 13, 2009 - Barb Smith-Young
readings for November 2 - 6, 2009 - Debbie McMillan
readings for October 26 - 30, 2009 - Lynne Bandy
readings for October 19 - 23, 2009 - Steve Huntley
readings for October 12 - 16, 2009 - Diane Walker
readings for October 5 - 9, 2009 - Judy Shulist
readings for September 28 - October 2, 2009 - Dave Jagger
readings for September 21 - 25, 2009 - Kate Gregory
readings for September 14 - 18, 2009 - Marion Loree
readings for September 7 - 11, 2009 - Diane Walker
readings for August 31 - September 4, 2009 - Paul Miller
readings for August 24 - 28, 2009 - Heather Weaver-Orosz
readings for August 17 - 21, 2009 - Greg Smith-Young
readings for August 10 - 14, 2009 - Maryann Skinner
readings for August 3 - 7, 2009 - Phil Irish
readings for July 27 - 31, 2009 - Marianne Leach Hoffer
readings for July 20 - 24, 2009 - Barb Smith-Young
readings for July 13 - 17, 2009 - Debbie McMillan
readings for July 7 - 10, 2009 - Lynne Bandy
readings for June 29 - July 3, 2009 - Drew Maxwell and Steve Huntley
readings for June 22 - 26, 2009 - Drew Maxwell
readings for June 15 - 19, 2009 - Judy Shulist
readings for June 8 - 12, 2009 - Dave Jagger
readings for June 1 - 5, 2009 - Kate Gregory
readings for May 25 - 29, 2009 - Marion Loree
readings for May 18 - 22, 2009 - Drew Maxwell http://www.persecution.com/
readings for May 11 - 15, 2009 - Paul Miller
readings for May 4 - 8, 2009 - Orville James and Heather Weaver-Orosz
readings for April 27 - May 1, 2009 - Greg Smith-Young
readings for April 20 - 24, 2009 - Maryann and Dale Skinner
readings for April 13 - 17, 2009 - Phil Irish
readings for April 6 - 10, 2009 - Marianne Leach Hoffer
readings for March 30 - April 3, 2009 - Barb Smith-Young
readings for March 23 - 27, 2009 - How to read the Bible Book by Book
readings for March 16 - 20, 2009 - Lynne Bandy
readings for March 9 - 13, 2009 - Steve Huntley
readings for March 2 - 6, 2009 - Diane Walker
readings for February 23 - 27, 2009 - Rob Irish
readings for February 16 - 20, 2009 - Dave Jagger
readings for February 9 - 13, 2009 - Kate Gregory
readings for February 2 - 6, 2009 - Marion Loree
readings for January 26 - 30, 2009 - Drew Maxwell
readings for January 19 - 23, 2009 - Paul Miller
readings for January 12 - 16, 2009 - Wellington Square
readings for January 5 - 9, 2009 - Greg Smith-Young
readings for November 23 - 27, 2009 - Phil Irish
readings for November 16 - 20, 2009 - Marianne Leach Hoffer
readings for November 9 - 13, 2009 - Barb Smith-Young
readings for November 2 - 6, 2009 - Debbie McMillan
readings for October 26 - 30, 2009 - Lynne Bandy
readings for October 19 - 23, 2009 - Steve Huntley
readings for October 12 - 16, 2009 - Diane Walker
readings for October 5 - 9, 2009 - Judy Shulist
readings for September 28 - October 2, 2009 - Dave Jagger
readings for September 21 - 25, 2009 - Kate Gregory
readings for September 14 - 18, 2009 - Marion Loree
readings for September 7 - 11, 2009 - Diane Walker
readings for August 31 - September 4, 2009 - Paul Miller
readings for August 24 - 28, 2009 - Heather Weaver-Orosz
readings for August 17 - 21, 2009 - Greg Smith-Young
readings for August 10 - 14, 2009 - Maryann Skinner
readings for August 3 - 7, 2009 - Phil Irish
readings for July 27 - 31, 2009 - Marianne Leach Hoffer
readings for July 20 - 24, 2009 - Barb Smith-Young
readings for July 13 - 17, 2009 - Debbie McMillan
readings for July 7 - 10, 2009 - Lynne Bandy
readings for June 29 - July 3, 2009 - Drew Maxwell and Steve Huntley
readings for June 22 - 26, 2009 - Drew Maxwell
readings for June 15 - 19, 2009 - Judy Shulist
readings for June 8 - 12, 2009 - Dave Jagger
readings for June 1 - 5, 2009 - Kate Gregory
readings for May 25 - 29, 2009 - Marion Loree
readings for May 18 - 22, 2009 - Drew Maxwell http://www.persecution.com/
readings for May 11 - 15, 2009 - Paul Miller
readings for May 4 - 8, 2009 - Orville James and Heather Weaver-Orosz
readings for April 27 - May 1, 2009 - Greg Smith-Young
readings for April 20 - 24, 2009 - Maryann and Dale Skinner
readings for April 13 - 17, 2009 - Phil Irish
readings for April 6 - 10, 2009 - Marianne Leach Hoffer
readings for March 30 - April 3, 2009 - Barb Smith-Young
readings for March 23 - 27, 2009 - How to read the Bible Book by Book
readings for March 16 - 20, 2009 - Lynne Bandy
readings for March 9 - 13, 2009 - Steve Huntley
readings for March 2 - 6, 2009 - Diane Walker
readings for February 23 - 27, 2009 - Rob Irish
readings for February 16 - 20, 2009 - Dave Jagger
readings for February 9 - 13, 2009 - Kate Gregory
readings for February 2 - 6, 2009 - Marion Loree
readings for January 26 - 30, 2009 - Drew Maxwell
readings for January 19 - 23, 2009 - Paul Miller
readings for January 12 - 16, 2009 - Wellington Square
readings for January 5 - 9, 2009 - Greg Smith-Young
It's Happening in Halton
Click here for events scheduled at churches in Halton Presbytery where everyone is invited. For more details and maps, please see the web site: www.haltonpres.org
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Flowers Sunday, November 15
Flowers are placed in the chancel Sunday to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Sara Rayworth, from her family.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Sunday, November 15 "Friendly Advice"
When Job's three friends heard about all the terrible things that had happened to him, each of them came from his home — Eliphaz of Teman, Bildad of Shuah, Zophar from Naama. They had agreed they would go together to sympathize with Job and comfort him. When they saw him from a distance, they didn't even recognize him. They cried out loud and wept, and each one of them tore his own clothes in grief. They threw dust on their heads. Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him because they saw that he was in such great pain. — Job 2:11-13
I’ve been thinking …
that sometimes I don’t give you enough info. Two weeks ago, Rev. Heather W-O gave a brilliant message (as usual!) on All Saints Sunday. That day I wrote about everyday saints, and tied it to the Gifts & Memorials Fund (G & M). I realize I need to say more.
The G & M Fund has been a long time part of Wellington Square’s financial world, separate from the regular budget and Sunday offerings. When someone dies, instead of flowers, people will make a ‘memorial gift’; it is in memory of the life of a friend or loved one. Also, faithful members have left a portion of their estate to God’s work here, through the G & M Fund.
A few years ago, after one of our members’ father died, the son received over $100,000 from the estate. He wanted to ‘tithe’ to God, so he gave a tenth of his inheritance to this church. When he handed me the envelope he said, “I don’t want this money sitting around in some bank. I want it doing God’s work.”
So that gift embarked on multiple duties: Part of it bought 100 Bibles that were given out here, part of it sent two teens on a mission trip to Mexico, part of it funded several children to church camp, some of it bought a VCR for GraceLand, and some of it helped a single mom get back on her feet. All service to the community of Christ. That’s the Gifts & Memorials Fund.
So I hope you’ll remember that sometimes you can be doing God’s work, and helping people — just by making a gift, just by writing a cheque.
Blessings to all … ORVILLE
The G & M Fund has been a long time part of Wellington Square’s financial world, separate from the regular budget and Sunday offerings. When someone dies, instead of flowers, people will make a ‘memorial gift’; it is in memory of the life of a friend or loved one. Also, faithful members have left a portion of their estate to God’s work here, through the G & M Fund.
A few years ago, after one of our members’ father died, the son received over $100,000 from the estate. He wanted to ‘tithe’ to God, so he gave a tenth of his inheritance to this church. When he handed me the envelope he said, “I don’t want this money sitting around in some bank. I want it doing God’s work.”
So that gift embarked on multiple duties: Part of it bought 100 Bibles that were given out here, part of it sent two teens on a mission trip to Mexico, part of it funded several children to church camp, some of it bought a VCR for GraceLand, and some of it helped a single mom get back on her feet. All service to the community of Christ. That’s the Gifts & Memorials Fund.
So I hope you’ll remember that sometimes you can be doing God’s work, and helping people — just by making a gift, just by writing a cheque.
Blessings to all … ORVILLE
Fellowship Lunch | Sunday, November 15
Come join us November 15 after the 11am service. Tickets are $10/person.
Thank You from India
Earlier this year, the foodgrains committee hosted an evening meeting to introduce Mary Beth Sanate, a visitor from north east India (close to the border of Myanmar and Thailand), then in Canada as a guest of Canadian Foodgrains. Her real passion is empowerment of rural women. Since she was a guest of the Moshers, we had several opportunities to hear her story. On her departure, Foodgrains gave her some money to address a pressing issue among the poor in her community........blankets for the cooler winter nights.
Just recently she has sent us some e-mails with pics describing the distribution of these blankets together with some pics of the recipients and some of their comments. Foodgrains of WSquare would like to share this response with the congregation.
Thanks.........Noel Henderson
Greetings from RWUS, India !
Well, we went to Tuiring on 28th for distribution of your blankets and clothes from our side. It was a wonderful experience for the four of us who went from RWUS. We really wish that you could share our joy with us on the day. About 100 people including children came to attend the program. We distributed also tea and cakes for the children. We were though sad to see how it has been so precious for them, the not so valuable things for us such as disposal cups, cake covers and Polly thins. The children would collects used disposal cups, empty mineral water bottles; eat up even the covers of the cakes. There was nothing they would not like to keep with them. I guess they never need a trash bin.
Here are few pictures we have from the village.
The villagers especially the beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to our church and promised they would continue to pray for your ministry.
Blessings,
Ms Mary Beth Sanate
Ms Lalnunnem Faiheng
Ms Zosangi
Ms Buongzakim
Here’s some more pictures. Hope you will enjoy looking at them. The pictures tells stories; the local church leader handing over the blanket to beneficiary, all beneficiaries with a thank you note to Burlington United Church, Mr Ngurkamlo, beneficiary with his wife & grandson on their bed, Mrs lalawi, a widow beneficiary in front of her hut, children receiving cakes from Mrs Nunnem, Coordinator @ RWUS., the pastor quarter, where the meetings take place. Here's few more feedbacks from the beneficiaries;
" I could no longer weave clothes as I am getting old and unhealthy. Nightclothes is very difficult for me to have enough to make myself warm.. I thank God and the people who gave me warm clothes" Mrs Lalawi, 84 years( the old lady in the picture, standing infront of her small and old hut )
"I've never had any gift from anybody so far. When the church leader informed me that I will be getting blanket as gift from Canada , I was in tears with happiness. I'm convinced that God knows my need and thus gave me the thing I have never ask for" Mrs Lalsangmawi, .42 years and mother of 3 kids
Thank you & God continue to bless you to be a source of blessings for others
Mary Beth Sanate
Just recently she has sent us some e-mails with pics describing the distribution of these blankets together with some pics of the recipients and some of their comments. Foodgrains of WSquare would like to share this response with the congregation.
Thanks.........Noel Henderson
Greetings from RWUS, India !
Well, we went to Tuiring on 28th for distribution of your blankets and clothes from our side. It was a wonderful experience for the four of us who went from RWUS. We really wish that you could share our joy with us on the day. About 100 people including children came to attend the program. We distributed also tea and cakes for the children. We were though sad to see how it has been so precious for them, the not so valuable things for us such as disposal cups, cake covers and Polly thins. The children would collects used disposal cups, empty mineral water bottles; eat up even the covers of the cakes. There was nothing they would not like to keep with them. I guess they never need a trash bin.
Here are few pictures we have from the village.
The villagers especially the beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to our church and promised they would continue to pray for your ministry.
Blessings,
Ms Mary Beth Sanate
Ms Lalnunnem Faiheng
Ms Zosangi
Ms Buongzakim
Here’s some more pictures. Hope you will enjoy looking at them. The pictures tells stories; the local church leader handing over the blanket to beneficiary, all beneficiaries with a thank you note to Burlington United Church, Mr Ngurkamlo, beneficiary with his wife & grandson on their bed, Mrs lalawi, a widow beneficiary in front of her hut, children receiving cakes from Mrs Nunnem, Coordinator @ RWUS., the pastor quarter, where the meetings take place. Here's few more feedbacks from the beneficiaries;
" I could no longer weave clothes as I am getting old and unhealthy. Nightclothes is very difficult for me to have enough to make myself warm.. I thank God and the people who gave me warm clothes" Mrs Lalawi, 84 years( the old lady in the picture, standing infront of her small and old hut )
"I've never had any gift from anybody so far. When the church leader informed me that I will be getting blanket as gift from Canada , I was in tears with happiness. I'm convinced that God knows my need and thus gave me the thing I have never ask for" Mrs Lalsangmawi, .42 years and mother of 3 kids
Thank you & God continue to bless you to be a source of blessings for others
Mary Beth Sanate
Taize Worship
Quiet ecumenical worship nourished by singing and candlelight at Port Nelson United Church Sunday November 15 at 7:30pm.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Birth Announcement
Nolan John Matthew Thomas7lbs 12oz
Born September 21, 2009 8:44 am
Blessings to your family
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Sunday, November 8 "What About God When Your World is Falling Apart?"
“His wife said to Job, ”Do you still persist in your integrity? Curse God and die.” But he said to her, ”Shall we receive the good at the hand of God, and not receive the bad?” —Job 2:9,10
I’ve been thinking…
…about the courage and the suffering that war brings. Last week I spent 5 hours at the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg, and saw the historical remnants of a great battle. This week we will remember the veterans and the generation who endured the World Wars of the last century.
Thankfully I am too young to have experienced that war. But we all know veterans, and have family members who remember. A few years before his death my preaching professor from Queens, Bob Mumford told this story:
‘I remember a few summers ago walking on a Nova Scotia beach with a man who has been a friend for 30 years now, a lawyer, a veteran of the RCAF, a Minister’s son, a man with great mental toughness. We talked about the war years and I shall not forget one of his sentences. After a long silence he said:
“In many ways I enjoyed the war years. I was young and my blood was up. Now that it’s long gone and I know something of what it cost I shake. But I’m still glad that I went and I’m still convinced that my generation can claim at least that we bought the world some time.””
So as the poppies appear on lapels we remember with gratitude those who went overseas with their blood high and their idealism strong, and those who did not return and those who ‘bought the world some time.”
Remember with gratitude. And pray for peace. Amen.
With love, ORVILLE
I’ve been thinking…
…about the courage and the suffering that war brings. Last week I spent 5 hours at the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg, and saw the historical remnants of a great battle. This week we will remember the veterans and the generation who endured the World Wars of the last century.
Thankfully I am too young to have experienced that war. But we all know veterans, and have family members who remember. A few years before his death my preaching professor from Queens, Bob Mumford told this story:
‘I remember a few summers ago walking on a Nova Scotia beach with a man who has been a friend for 30 years now, a lawyer, a veteran of the RCAF, a Minister’s son, a man with great mental toughness. We talked about the war years and I shall not forget one of his sentences. After a long silence he said:
“In many ways I enjoyed the war years. I was young and my blood was up. Now that it’s long gone and I know something of what it cost I shake. But I’m still glad that I went and I’m still convinced that my generation can claim at least that we bought the world some time.””
So as the poppies appear on lapels we remember with gratitude those who went overseas with their blood high and their idealism strong, and those who did not return and those who ‘bought the world some time.”
Remember with gratitude. And pray for peace. Amen.
With love, ORVILLE
UCW Meeting Monday, November 9
UCW Meeting | Monday, Nov 9 at 2 pm in St Paul’s Hall. Program: video about shelter boxes (kits sent to disaster areas) and Mina Wahidi will speak about the Compassion Society and the work they do. Members are invited to bring hats, scarves, mittens, etc. in all sizes to donate to the Compassion Society. All women welcome.
Renewal Network Conference
Renewal Network Conference
Speaker: Rev. Joe Boot
Saturday, November 7, 2009
at Compass Point Bible Church Eaglesfield Drive Campus at Dundas
Speaker: Rev. Joe Boot
Saturday, November 7, 2009
at Compass Point Bible Church Eaglesfield Drive Campus at Dundas
Men's Movie Night November 6
Come on out for a night of fun and fellowship – Guy style! Friday, November 6 at Bill Hutt’s home, 8 pm.
Contact Andrew Alton 905-407-1553 aalton@wsquare.ca or Bill Hutt 905-335-0337
Contact Andrew Alton 905-407-1553 aalton@wsquare.ca or Bill Hutt 905-335-0337
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Burlington Post Article (click here)
Burlington Post Article Friday, October 30 (click here)
Some familiar faces practicing for the Rotary Music Festival www.rotarymusicfest.org
Some familiar faces practicing for the Rotary Music Festival www.rotarymusicfest.org
Sierra Leone Container
Please note the cut off date to receive items is November 12.
Conrad Van Dijk is going to Wellington Orphanage again in November and will bring letters from sponsors to the children. If you are sponsoring a child in Sierra Leone, please prepare a letter that can be taken by Conrad. Small gifts that can fit into an 8 1/2 by 11” envelope are also welcome, as are e-mail letters. Conrad’s supporters will include a generic letter to any children who do not receive correspondence from their sponsors. There will be an envelope attached to the Outreach bulletin board for collecting the letters.
Items for Sierra Leone can be dropped off at Smith’s Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street. Don Smith (11:00 Service) will be helping to pack the container and will be in Sierra Leone to help with the disbursement of items in February. Suggestions for this week include dictionaries(especially picture dictionaries) and bibles, children’s books, battery chargers, rechargeable batteries and musical instruments. Bicycles are always welcome. They need to be teen or adult size, as they are used for transportation, not for fun.
Contact Wendy Clifton 905-631-2235 wclifton@wsquare.ca
Monday, November 02, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Outreach News
Christmas is Coming| For more info about our Christmas response, visit our bulletin board or check out our Christmas Response brochure.
Shoeboxes to Wellington Orphanage, Sierra Leone | This Christmas we are filling shoeboxes to send to children at Wellington Orphanage. This is a way to bring hope to those in need. We especially need boxes
filled for older boys and girls. Gift suggestions include school supplies, basic hygiene items, and games. Pickup your shoeboxes Sunday in St. Paul’s Hall, collection next Sunday, Nov. 8.
Upcoming Christmas Responses| Wesley No-Charge Christmas Store, Angel Wings, Chickens for Christmas
Sierra Leone Donations| We need dictionaries (especially picture dictionaries), Bibles, children’s books, rechargeable batteries and chargers, musical instruments, and adult bikes. Items can be dropped off at Smith’s Funeral Home. Contact Wendy Clifton 631-2235 or wclifton@wsquare.ca
Impact Malawi Update | A team is heading to Malawi from Minnesota on Nov 1, and they need your prayers. They are keen to be the Lord’s hands, feet, and hearts; continuing the work that began in the fall of 2006. www.handsandheartsforafrica.ca
The next Community Dinner is Friday, Nov 6 | Volunteers needed. Contact Andrew Alton aalton@wsquare.ca
Shoeboxes to Wellington Orphanage, Sierra Leone | This Christmas we are filling shoeboxes to send to children at Wellington Orphanage. This is a way to bring hope to those in need. We especially need boxes
filled for older boys and girls. Gift suggestions include school supplies, basic hygiene items, and games. Pickup your shoeboxes Sunday in St. Paul’s Hall, collection next Sunday, Nov. 8.
Upcoming Christmas Responses| Wesley No-Charge Christmas Store, Angel Wings, Chickens for Christmas
Sierra Leone Donations| We need dictionaries (especially picture dictionaries), Bibles, children’s books, rechargeable batteries and chargers, musical instruments, and adult bikes. Items can be dropped off at Smith’s Funeral Home. Contact Wendy Clifton 631-2235 or wclifton@wsquare.ca
Impact Malawi Update | A team is heading to Malawi from Minnesota on Nov 1, and they need your prayers. They are keen to be the Lord’s hands, feet, and hearts; continuing the work that began in the fall of 2006. www.handsandheartsforafrica.ca
The next Community Dinner is Friday, Nov 6 | Volunteers needed. Contact Andrew Alton aalton@wsquare.ca
Impact Malawi Update
A team is heading to Malawi and they need prayers please! Your prayers will make a huge difference to the outcome of their work.
November 1 a team from Hosanna! church, Lakeville Minnesota, our partners on Missions 1 and 2, are heading back to" mission road" a 16 km stretch of dirt road from Ulongue to the Shire river. They will be following up on mission work begun in the fall of 2006 that has continued since. More was recently accomplished in July 09 by an Ontario team.
The team arrives Nov 3 via Nairobi Kenya and will spend 2 days at Nanthomba school and Nandomba medical center-both which we helped to build.
Nov 6 they head to the Balaka area and attend a worship service with pastor Yonas at the new church we have also supported. What a celebatory service of praise and worship that will be! The tin roof will be rocking! There are activities planned for children at the church throughout the week as well as activities at a couple of day orphanages.
Please pray for them. They are keen to be the Lord's hands, feet and hearts in Malawi continuing work the village elders have requested and building relationships.
Look for more of their itinerary in next week's bulletin and contact fgray@wsquare for more information if interested in becoming involved either here or in Malawi.
Zikomo!!! (thank you)
November 1 a team from Hosanna! church, Lakeville Minnesota, our partners on Missions 1 and 2, are heading back to" mission road" a 16 km stretch of dirt road from Ulongue to the Shire river. They will be following up on mission work begun in the fall of 2006 that has continued since. More was recently accomplished in July 09 by an Ontario team.
The team arrives Nov 3 via Nairobi Kenya and will spend 2 days at Nanthomba school and Nandomba medical center-both which we helped to build.
Nov 6 they head to the Balaka area and attend a worship service with pastor Yonas at the new church we have also supported. What a celebatory service of praise and worship that will be! The tin roof will be rocking! There are activities planned for children at the church throughout the week as well as activities at a couple of day orphanages.
Please pray for them. They are keen to be the Lord's hands, feet and hearts in Malawi continuing work the village elders have requested and building relationships.
Look for more of their itinerary in next week's bulletin and contact fgray@wsquare for more information if interested in becoming involved either here or in Malawi.
Zikomo!!! (thank you)
Communion Sunday, November 1
Wink, Nod, Bow, Salute! | We invite you to be aware that some people need to be extra cautious about their health now that flu season is upon us. Let’s be creative about the way we greet each other!¬ Please remember to use the hand sanitizer available at each door and before taking communion.
Collection for the Crisis Care Fund | Sunday we invite you to contribute to our Crisis Care Fund — a vital resource used with prayerful discernment by your ministry team. It allows us to provide care and hope for those in our wider community as they cope with some of life's harshest realities. Our prayer is for a day when such a fund will have no use ... and we pray, until that day arrives, you will continue to contribute generously.
Collection for the Crisis Care Fund | Sunday we invite you to contribute to our Crisis Care Fund — a vital resource used with prayerful discernment by your ministry team. It allows us to provide care and hope for those in our wider community as they cope with some of life's harshest realities. Our prayer is for a day when such a fund will have no use ... and we pray, until that day arrives, you will continue to contribute generously.
Sunday, November 1 "Saint Osceola of Hattiesburg"
Christ has no body on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes through which Christ’s compassion for the world is to look out; yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good; and yours are the hands with which He is to bless us now. — Saint Teresa of Avila
“I heard a voice thunder from the Throne: “Look! Look! God has moved into the neighbourhood, making His home with men and women! They’re His people, He’s their God. He’ll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good – tears gone, crying gone, pain gone – all the first order of things gone.” — Revelation 21: 3-4, The Message
I’ve Been Thinking…
about Halloween memories. For kids this might be the second most exciting day of the year. Trick or Treat! Candy, candy, candy. My dream when growing up was to get to every house in the little town I lived in (Dashwood, ON). Me and my friends knew all the best houses to go to — for the best candy. Back then I had NO clue what last night or today were really about. It’s All Saints Day today, and last evening was All Hallow’s Eve. It’s all about ‘the communion of saints.’ It links us to all those people of faith who’ve gone before us. Yes, the famous ones — St Paul, St Augustine, etc. But what about St Violet Bender? She was a cheerful, round lady who lived on a farm outside of Dashwood, so I never trick-or-treated at her house. But she told me the stories of the ’Good Shepherd’ (that was Jesus) and the lost lamb (that was me) and she taught me to sing ‘Jesus Loves Me,’ and slowly over time it sunk in. Violet Bender helped shape my life. She’s one of the saints. So is my grandmother who prayed for me every day until she died. I conducted her funeral, and I cried at her funeral. She’s one of the saints. You have saints you can remember too. Think back — who loved you? Who lived God’s love toward you? Who served and supported the church you grew up in? They’re all the saints. So today — we remember all the people of faith who’ve gone before us. The Gifts & Memorials Fund has been a way for people to say thanks — to memorialize someone they’ve loved and lost a little while. The Fund has been used for many good projects around the church — both for the building, for technology and for people. I hope that today, you’ll remember a person of faith from your past; and I hope that you’ll regularly contribute to the Gifts & Memorial Fund as you thank God for the saints in your life.
With love, ORVILLE
“I heard a voice thunder from the Throne: “Look! Look! God has moved into the neighbourhood, making His home with men and women! They’re His people, He’s their God. He’ll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good – tears gone, crying gone, pain gone – all the first order of things gone.” — Revelation 21: 3-4, The Message
I’ve Been Thinking…
about Halloween memories. For kids this might be the second most exciting day of the year. Trick or Treat! Candy, candy, candy. My dream when growing up was to get to every house in the little town I lived in (Dashwood, ON). Me and my friends knew all the best houses to go to — for the best candy. Back then I had NO clue what last night or today were really about. It’s All Saints Day today, and last evening was All Hallow’s Eve. It’s all about ‘the communion of saints.’ It links us to all those people of faith who’ve gone before us. Yes, the famous ones — St Paul, St Augustine, etc. But what about St Violet Bender? She was a cheerful, round lady who lived on a farm outside of Dashwood, so I never trick-or-treated at her house. But she told me the stories of the ’Good Shepherd’ (that was Jesus) and the lost lamb (that was me) and she taught me to sing ‘Jesus Loves Me,’ and slowly over time it sunk in. Violet Bender helped shape my life. She’s one of the saints. So is my grandmother who prayed for me every day until she died. I conducted her funeral, and I cried at her funeral. She’s one of the saints. You have saints you can remember too. Think back — who loved you? Who lived God’s love toward you? Who served and supported the church you grew up in? They’re all the saints. So today — we remember all the people of faith who’ve gone before us. The Gifts & Memorials Fund has been a way for people to say thanks — to memorialize someone they’ve loved and lost a little while. The Fund has been used for many good projects around the church — both for the building, for technology and for people. I hope that today, you’ll remember a person of faith from your past; and I hope that you’ll regularly contribute to the Gifts & Memorial Fund as you thank God for the saints in your life.
With love, ORVILLE
GraceLand News
Mark your Calendars:Sunday, November 22 | Faith @ Home Event 'How to read the Bible' for grade 3 students and their parents
Sunday, December 6 | Mini GraceLand Christmas Presentation - Light of the World!
Celebrating Families! | We recognize that we're all a part of God's family and that each family is unique and different. Take time as a family each week to celebrate one another and God's goodness by engaging in the following activities:
Bible Reading | each week, choose a Bible story that the entire family reads together and discusses
Lend a Hand | Choose one of our many outreach projects our church supports by participating in and/or supporting through gifts. Check out our website for outreach initiatives http://wsquare.ca/outreach/
Getting Healthy | Spend 20 minutes each day or every other day staying healthy - take a walk after dinner, have a dance party in your living room, or play a tickling war with one another ... good laughter too.
Pray Together | make efforts to pray with and for one another - at dinner time, bedtime, prayer notes left in lunch bags or under pillows, craft-making prayers like bookmarks, cards, etc. and for your older child ... send an email prayer or Facebook prayer message. Be blessed!
Director, Children's Ministry: Heather Mackey 905-634-1849 ext. 21 children@wsquare.ca
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Circle of the Square
An Adventure in Spiritual Formation...
Members and adherents of Wellington Square United Church are invited to join the Circle by committing to the practice of FIVE disciplines:
1. Regular worship attendance.
2. Daily Bible reading of passages selected for the Circle's weekly letter which will prepare us for each Sunday's worship service.
3. Daily Prayer, including specific prayer requests listed in the Circle's weekly letter.
4. Participation in a small group of your choice which meets at least monthly.
5. Committing to working toward income tithing within three years.*
*Members of our Stewardship team will be available for a confidential consultation to assist you in achieving this goal.
THE MEMBERS OF THE CIRCLE OF THE SQUARE ARE ANONYMOUS known only by Rev. Orville James, program Coordinator and his assistant Rev. Heather Weaver-Orosz. There are no meetings of the whole Circle. Orville will meet with you when you join and a weekly email from him will list specific Bible passages and prayer requests for each day. Orville & Heather will be available for ongoing consultation and can pair you up with other members for mutual support. The Circle of the Square is open to all ages and stages of life, with a large and diverse congregation, the Circle can be a unifying factor in the life of church.
Contact Orville James 905-634-1849 ext. 19 ojames@wsquare.ca
Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is like yeast kneaded into dough, which works unseen..." - Luke 13: 20-21
The Circle is a "yeasting" program, silent but effective.
You are the salt of the earth. - Matthew 5:13
Like salt, the members of the Circle add flavor and help preserve the life of the congregation.
"Becoming a disciple involves discipline"
"Give us this day our daily bread." - Matthew 6:11
"The steady discipline of intimate friendship with Jesus results in us becoming like Him." - Harry Emerson Fosdick
"Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly." - Julie Andrews
Members and adherents of Wellington Square United Church are invited to join the Circle by committing to the practice of FIVE disciplines:
1. Regular worship attendance.
2. Daily Bible reading of passages selected for the Circle's weekly letter which will prepare us for each Sunday's worship service.
3. Daily Prayer, including specific prayer requests listed in the Circle's weekly letter.
4. Participation in a small group of your choice which meets at least monthly.
5. Committing to working toward income tithing within three years.*
*Members of our Stewardship team will be available for a confidential consultation to assist you in achieving this goal.
THE MEMBERS OF THE CIRCLE OF THE SQUARE ARE ANONYMOUS known only by Rev. Orville James, program Coordinator and his assistant Rev. Heather Weaver-Orosz. There are no meetings of the whole Circle. Orville will meet with you when you join and a weekly email from him will list specific Bible passages and prayer requests for each day. Orville & Heather will be available for ongoing consultation and can pair you up with other members for mutual support. The Circle of the Square is open to all ages and stages of life, with a large and diverse congregation, the Circle can be a unifying factor in the life of church.
Contact Orville James 905-634-1849 ext. 19 ojames@wsquare.ca
Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is like yeast kneaded into dough, which works unseen..." - Luke 13: 20-21
The Circle is a "yeasting" program, silent but effective.
You are the salt of the earth. - Matthew 5:13
Like salt, the members of the Circle add flavor and help preserve the life of the congregation.
"Becoming a disciple involves discipline"
"Give us this day our daily bread." - Matthew 6:11
"The steady discipline of intimate friendship with Jesus results in us becoming like Him." - Harry Emerson Fosdick
"Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly." - Julie Andrews
Baptism Sunday
The next service celebrating the sacrament of Baptism is Sunday, November 15. For more info, please contact the office 905-634-1849 ext.10 or office@wsquare.ca“There is one body and one Spirit…
one Lord, one faith, one baptism.”
—Ephesians 4: 4-5
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
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