ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 19th, 2012

Duty Elder:               Ellen Philp

Welcomers:              Vic Gensey and Don Lloyd

Ushers:                       Ed and Peggy Campbell

Lay Reader:               Peggy Campbell

Nursery:                     Ethel Pryde and Tom Oomen

COFFEE HOSTS:      Ed and Peggy Campbell                             

BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATIONS: Neil Klop will be celebrating his 87th birthday on Friday February 24^th!

God Bless!

It is a great pleasure to welcome Rev. Cedric Pettigrew back to the pulpit this morning.  Rev. Pettigrew is conducting the service today as Rev. Zimmerman is on vacation.

1.      FOODBANK donations are always needed.  Boxes are by the front and back doors.  Please no clothing.

2.      COFFEE HOSTS, NURSERY SUPERVISORS & FLOWERS: If you can help with any of these please sign the sheets in the front entry.

3.      POP CAN TABS AND PLASTIC TABS FROM BREAD AND MILK: Please place in containers in vestibule. They are used to support the acquisition of wheelchairs for needy handicapped children.

4.      CHOIR:  The choir practices in the sanctuary every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m.  All are welcome, regardless of musical talent or training, to come out and join us for great fellowship and music.  No auditions are held.♫

5.      BIBLE STUDY:  The Bible Study will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. continuing our study of the Holy Spirit.  New members are encouraged to join us.  If you have any questions please call Sheila Major at (613) 842-8349.

6.      PASTORAL CARE MEETING: tomorrow, Monday February 20^th at 10:00 a.m.

7.      THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE: this year will be held on Friday March 2^nd at 7 p.m. at Notre Dame Basilica, (in the chapel). Free parking is available in the parking lot on Parent Street.  If you have any questions please speak to June Gensey.

8.      ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: will be incorporated into the service on Sunday March 4^th.  Soup will be provided for lunch after the service.

9.      COMMUNION: Please note Communion will be on Sunday March 11^th.

10.   THANK YOU: Patricia Westmaas would like to thank the congregation for many cards received and the love and support shown to our family, and especially the minister. No congregation could have done it better.

11.  HELP WANTED:  No previous experience necessary!

                                        On the “ job”training!

                                        Many benefits!

                                        One hour of pure enjoyment

                                        Sign up on the “Nursery” list in the front entrance.

12.  MARCH BREAK CAMP AT GRACEFIELD: A chance for children to explore Gracefield  Camp in a different season. March 12-16, 2012. Cost: $350 p.p. plus taxes includes Transportation, Food, Lodging and Activities. Registration Contact: 819-463-2465 info@gracefieldcamp.com. Please see the poster on the bulletin board for more information.

13.   PRESBYTERIAN SHARING: MALAWI: Worshipping together. Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing support Mike and Debbie Burns as they serve the Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian in Malawi. Debbie shares, “While we enjoy worshipping in St. James’ main church, we look forward to Sunday worship at one of the three prayer houses and weekly Wednesday evening services at the different mulagas (cottages). These services provide an intimate time for prayer, praise, study and fellowship, something that is difficult to obtain in a sanctuary filled with 700 people!” Let us pray for Mike, Debbie and the people of St. James as they share the good news of the gospel in Malawi.

14.  TAX RECEIPTS: Your 2011 tax receipts are ready. Please pick up from Grant Schaper.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

February20th- Pastoral Care Meeting at 10:00 a.m.

March 2nd      -   World Day of Prayer

March 4^th       -   Annual General Meeting during the service

March 11^th     -    Communion