Announcements

Will resume January 7, 2026.

January Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

1st Larry Hampson
1st Yvette Kushner
3rd Marilyn Trinder
4th JoAnne Lynagh
5th Joanne Burtch
7th Jean Eaton
8th Pete Moro
18th Maureen Holleran
23rd Meaghan Elder-Vendromin
29th Chris Atack

Anniversaries

6th Okey & Ijeoma Ashmole

lessons and carols this Sunday at the 10:30 Service.

For the season of Advent we will be reading selections from Skye Jethani’s book “What if Jesus was Serious”. A look at the Sermon on the Mount and whether we always take Jesus at his word!

The dates and times are:

• December 19 – 1:00pm

Thank you for participating in our first Fundscrip Gift card fundraiser! We placed an order for $8,365.00! Being our order was over $5,000, we did not incur any shipping fees! Kari V. will
announce how much we raised on Sunday.

We will be extending our fundraiser with an opportunity to order gift cards each month. There are always special occasions and you can purchase gift cards for yourself to use for every day groceries,
gas, treats, dining out etc. Our next gift card order deadline will be Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Thank you from Barbara Forder or Kari V.

Friday December 19th at 7:00pm

A Blue Christmas Service is for those who are finding this season challenging due to grief or pain. There are times when all the jolliness of Christmas around us can feel out of step to the emotions we are experiencing especially if we are mourning the loss of a loved one or struggling mentally or emotionally. It is a quiet service, allowing space to mourn while still holding on to the hope the birth of Christ offers to us and the world.

Please join us as we pray, reflect and remember.

Any clothing (shoes, socks etc.). All needed, especially this time of year. As winter approaches, the homeless require ANY items of clothing in any condition from used to new, even threadbare! Our first pick up is this Sunday at 12:00. Please consider donation of any clothing for this very worthwhile Ministry. Thanks

A Sock For Socks!

last year we filled a giant Santa sock full of socks for the folks at the Breakfast Programme. Once again, the big red stocking will be hung in the lobby during the 4 Sundays in Advent. Cold, wet feet are a reality for folks who spend their days on the street, with little access to laundry. Fresh socks not only feel good, but prevent conditions such as Trench Foot, and frostbite.

We have 3 youths to sponsor this year! Some info about each youth and their preferences for gifts are posted in the Family, Children and Youth Ministry Board in the Hall. Please note – the Xs beside items are the items the youth are looking for and then if there is a further preference that is listed to the right of the item. Please initial beside the Xed item if you intend to purchase that item. Please note all items must be new, in package and unwrapped. Thank you for supporting this very worthy cause!

2026 Church Calendars now available for $6 each. If you can please bring the exact amount that would be so helpful. 120th Year Edition.

Please do not bring any more bottles into the Church until January 4th. We have changed the dates for the Christmas bottle drive to reduce the clutter during the holidays. Please bring in your clean bottles and cans between Sunday, January 4 and Sunday, January 26.

f you donate beer cans, please place them in a clear plastic bag with the number of cans written on a note taped to the bag, This is extremely helpful when we return the cans. Please continue to clean and allow bottles to dry before bringing them in. Thank you in advance for contributing to the bottle drive!

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Friday December 5th At 7pm

On Friday December 5th we will be putting up the Christmas tree and trimming it. We also have some little paper trees for kids to decorate so please feel free to bring the whole family!
Many hands make light work. If you are able to help please join us!

Tickets available from Beth Kerley and in the Church Office. A Request from Beth: we will need some appetizers for the Roadshow Christmas Concert!

He did it! After years of dedication, hard work and muscle memory, our Grandson John achieved his 1st degree Black Belt in Taekwondo! This is yet another level of expertise in his journey! We’re very proud of this step and look forward to watching him grow as an all rounded person. Way to go bud!

Otherwise, The Kitchen Ministry will need to throw it out. Let’s not waste please. Thank you.

Messy Church on Friday November 28 is canceled. ‘Tis the cold and flu season and many families weren’t able to attend.

We raised $1,859. Kelly would like to thank everyone for all they did during the Vendor Sale.