ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday Prayer Group – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nooma – 7 p.m.
Thursday Choir – 7 p.m.
Friday Helping Hands – 9 a.m.
Saturday Presbytery Event at Gale – 9 a.m.-3 p.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.
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?
The Annual Report is ready. Please pick up your copy in the foyer or if you wish, we could email it to you. If you would like an emailed copy please sign the sheet in the fellowship hall or speak with Rev. Scott or Wendy and they will be sure to email you.
The Life and Mission Committee was able to raise approximately $4100.00 for the Hands Up Fund from the Larry Mercey and Friends Concert and approximately $260.00 for PWS&D from eye glass sales. Thank you to everyone for the support of these programs.
We are currently working on the next issue of Gale Gatherings, planning to have it available for mid-February. If you have something to submit for this publication, please get it to Donna Lenz no later than February 9th. You can contact Donna by phone at (519)669-8674, by email at djhlenz15@gmail.com or by leaving a note in her mail file at church.
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 – April 16th? 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
Equipping church leaders
The Presbyterian Church in Canada equips and nurtures future church leaders who will in turn equip and nurture others to witness faithfully in the world. Our theological colleges provide a strong academic and practical foundation to prepare students for ministry. Ministry and Church Vocations supports ministry candidates and their presbyteries as they discern the candidate’s call. Together we encourage and support new clergy who have just begun their ministries. Let us pray for our theological students as they work to become faithful leaders in our churches and for all who inspire them.
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