ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday Tuesday Luncheon – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
150th Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m.
Spirit &Worship Committee Meeting – 7 p.m.
Prayer Group – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Life & Mission Meeting – 7 p.m.
Thursday Board of Managers Long Range Planning Meeting – 7 p.m.
Choir – 7 p.m.
Friday Helping Hands – 9 a.m.
Movie Night
Tuck Shop opens – 7:15 p.m.
Movie Starts – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Men’s Breakfast – 8:30 a.m.
Woolwich Community Services provide support for the most vulnerable in our Community.
We help by filling our grocery cart each month.
For the month January we are collecting: crackers and juice.
THE ANNUAL MEETING for Gale Presbyterian Church will be held following worship and a potluck lunch on Sunday, January 29th. This important meeting needs input from everyone so plan now to bring a dish and be part of the discussion.
The 2016 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS are available on the table in the entry. Please pick up yours.
Note to Elders: If any of your folks are home bound, please feel free to deliver their receipt to them.
MEN’S BREAKFAST: The next men’s breakfast will be on Saturday, January 21st from 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board.
The SPIRIT & WORSHIP GROUP meets on Tuesday, January 17th, 7:00 p.m. This meeting will focus on creating special worship service and activities for Lent and Easter.
Everyone is invited to attend these meetings without commitment to attending all meetings. We would just like you to give your input into our worship plans for the upcoming weeks.
For a more detailed description of what this group does please, speak to Rev. Sinclair.
NOOMA is a series of short films (10 – 15 minutes each) that explore our real world in an engaging format. The presentations are Christian based and very thought provoking. Each presentation will have some follow-up discussion and some take-home thought provokers. Each evening begins at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 25th
Luggage: Why is it hard to forgive?
Wednesday February 8th
Rhythm: Are our lives in tune with God’s plan for the world?
Wednesday February 22nd
Whirlwind: What do we do when there are no clear answers?
LENTEN COMMUNIONS
TUESDAYS IN LENT – 7:00 pm
The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday – March 1st this year. Lent is a season of reflection and preparation leading us to Good Friday and Easter – April16th. Many people do special tasks, sacrifices or rituals to mark these 40 days. At Gale, we will hold special mid-week communion services, each Tuesday starting on March 7th and concluding on April 11th. Beginning at 7 p.m. and lasting about 30 – 45 minutes, these meaningful and non-traditional communion services will be another opportunity for us to enrich our walk with God. Come and join us on the chancel for these special services.
Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Center invites you to our Manna Day “All God’s Children Have a Place in the Choir,” on Thursday February 23rd from 10:30am to 3:00pm, with guest speakers Chris Fischer and Dr. Fred Graham. Join us to enjoy some singing and explore the place of music in worship and building community in the church. Please register before February 14th by calling 519-824-7898. Cost for the day is $22.00 and includes a hot lunch. www.crieffhills.com
Community Can Dine
“Where the entire community comes together to meet and eat
Trinity United Church Fellowship Hall
21 Arthur St N., Elmira
Upcoming Menus:
February 10: Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
March 10: Lasagna
Dinner is served from 6:00-7:30pm
Everyone is welcome!
Pay what you can!
We are now offering free children and youth drop in programs during these events!
For more information, contact Trinity United Church office: (519) 669-5560 or Kelly from WCS (519) 669-5139
Overcoming Obstacles in Ghana…Adisah used to feel neglected by her family in Ghana. Because she was born with a hearing and
Speech impairment, Adisah was not given the opportunity to attend school. Years later, she received the care she needed at the Garu Community Based Rehabilitation Centre. The centre—which assists people living with disabilities to overcome challenges and access vocational support—offered Adisah training in agricultural production. Adisah worked very hard and soon became a successful farmer. Together with her husband Salam, they are producing enough food for their three children. Salam recently remarked, “My wife is a blessing to me. I thank God for the support from the centre and PWS&D to make us what we are today”.
PWS&D provides support to people living with disabilities