Announcements
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Our prayer shawl group will be meeting on Tuesday the14th of February. Bring your current project, your willing fingers and prayerful hearts to Judy's home at 10:00 a.m. for some fellowship and creativity. Anyone interested in joining us, please feel free to call the office for more info. Guidance and patterns will be provided! A special thank you to those who have continued to support us while doing their knitting at home! Also thank you those who have offered yarn and money to purchase yarn. All donations are gratefully accepted.
Our prayer shawl group will be meeting on Tuesday the14th of February. Bring your current project, your willing fingers and prayerful hearts to Judy's home at 10:00 a.m. for some fellowship and creativity. Anyone interested in joining us, please feel free to call the office for more info. Guidance and patterns will be provided! A special thank you to those who have continued to support us while doing their knitting at home! Also thank you those who have offered yarn and money to purchase yarn. All donations are gratefully accepted.
Returning to Spirit Event
Moving out the Shadow of Canada's Residential School Legacy
Feb. 6th-10th, 2012, Lumsden Retreat Centre
Sponsorships available.
For more info on RTS,
contact Dawn or go towww.returningtospirit.org.
Moving out the Shadow of Canada's Residential School Legacy
Feb. 6th-10th, 2012, Lumsden Retreat Centre
Sponsorships available.
For more info on RTS,
contact Dawn or go towww.returningtospirit.org.
DE-MYSTIFYING THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY:
Are you interested in knowing the steps that happen from the moment of a loved one’s death to their burial or interment? What is required by law? What happens at the funeral home behind the scenes? Timelines, types of urns and caskets, pre-arranging, pre-paying, death benefits and survivor’s benefits are some areas to be covered. Brent Metz from Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services will be coming to offer this overview and to answer questions that consumers seek to know after church on March 11. This is a new funeral home owned by Kevin Almassy and Brent Metz. Both have worked in the funeral industry locally for many years. Bring your lunch.
Are you interested in knowing the steps that happen from the moment of a loved one’s death to their burial or interment? What is required by law? What happens at the funeral home behind the scenes? Timelines, types of urns and caskets, pre-arranging, pre-paying, death benefits and survivor’s benefits are some areas to be covered. Brent Metz from Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services will be coming to offer this overview and to answer questions that consumers seek to know after church on March 11. This is a new funeral home owned by Kevin Almassy and Brent Metz. Both have worked in the funeral industry locally for many years. Bring your lunch.
2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES:
The 2012 offering envelopes will soon be available. If you haven’t had envelopes in the past and would like some for 2012 please contact Margaret in the office at 543-2626.
The 2012 offering envelopes will soon be available. If you haven’t had envelopes in the past and would like some for 2012 please contact Margaret in the office at 543-2626.
A GIVING CATALOGUE FROM THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA:
If you are interested in making a special Christmas gift in support of extra work carried out by Mission and Service partners, around the world and here in Canada, please check out the catalogues in the brochure rack.
If you are interested in making a special Christmas gift in support of extra work carried out by Mission and Service partners, around the world and here in Canada, please check out the catalogues in the brochure rack.
PALESTINIAN OLIVE OIL
Help the Palestinian farmers by buying olive oil- $20.00 per bottle.
Help the Palestinian farmers by buying olive oil- $20.00 per bottle.
FAIR TRADE COFFEE:
St. James has made the decision to serve only Fair Trade coffee.
This decision was made to help assure that coffee farmers receive a fair price for their product. Fair Trade coffee is more expensive.
As a means of supporting our decision and also offering the congregation to the opportunity to use Fair Trade coffee at home,
12 oz bags will be available ( in room 9) for $10.00/bag.
St. James has made the decision to serve only Fair Trade coffee.
This decision was made to help assure that coffee farmers receive a fair price for their product. Fair Trade coffee is more expensive.
As a means of supporting our decision and also offering the congregation to the opportunity to use Fair Trade coffee at home,
12 oz bags will be available ( in room 9) for $10.00/bag.
CHOIR PRACTICE:
is being held every Thursday, at 7:30 pm. If you like to sing and enjoy good fellowship please join us as we are always looking for new members.
is being held every Thursday, at 7:30 pm. If you like to sing and enjoy good fellowship please join us as we are always looking for new members.
FAITH FRIENDS:
The Pastoral Care Committee is looking for a few people to be part of a “buddy system” for members who cannot get out to church and would appreciate a monthly visit or telephone call. It is a chance to make a new friend and offer support. This is a 6 month pilot project which we will evaluate in June. Call Priscilla Fries if you would to get involved at 543-6473 or email at jpfries@accesscomm.ca
The Pastoral Care Committee is looking for a few people to be part of a “buddy system” for members who cannot get out to church and would appreciate a monthly visit or telephone call. It is a chance to make a new friend and offer support. This is a 6 month pilot project which we will evaluate in June. Call Priscilla Fries if you would to get involved at 543-6473 or email at jpfries@accesscomm.ca
The St. James pies
There are apple pies left
so come on in and get yours soon!
The pies are $8.00 each.
Place your orders early by calling the church office at 543-2626
There are apple pies left
so come on in and get yours soon!
The pies are $8.00 each.
Place your orders early by calling the church office at 543-2626
HOUSE GROUPS:
If you are new to St. James, or are currently not part of a house group, please contact Judy Jones (543 7360) or email judithjones@sasktel.net ,and you will be welcomed into one of our 7 hospitality groups. Each group is responsible for providing volunteers for greeting, ushering, scripture reading, counting offering or serving communion, once every seven months
If you are new to St. James, or are currently not part of a house group, please contact Judy Jones (543 7360) or email judithjones@sasktel.net ,and you will be welcomed into one of our 7 hospitality groups. Each group is responsible for providing volunteers for greeting, ushering, scripture reading, counting offering or serving communion, once every seven months
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Interested in exploring where God is acting in your life? Interested in learning to listen more carefully for God's voice? Rev. Douglas Ponto, a Spiritual Director in training, is looking for people willing to try some Spiritual Direction with him as he completes his training. For more information call 545-5445.
Interested in exploring where God is acting in your life? Interested in learning to listen more carefully for God's voice? Rev. Douglas Ponto, a Spiritual Director in training, is looking for people willing to try some Spiritual Direction with him as he completes his training. For more information call 545-5445.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The item to bring for the Food Bank are peanut butter, canned stew, baby food, pasta, beans, or pasta sauce.
The item to bring for the Food Bank are peanut butter, canned stew, baby food, pasta, beans, or pasta sauce.
WEEKLY
SILENT RETREAT FOR ACTIVISTS:
Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 Indian Metis Christian Fellowship Prayer Lodge ( Dewdney and Garnet). Call 789-3048 for more info. Facilitated by Rev Dawn Rolke and Sister ReAnne Letourneau.
Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 Indian Metis Christian Fellowship Prayer Lodge ( Dewdney and Garnet). Call 789-3048 for more info. Facilitated by Rev Dawn Rolke and Sister ReAnne Letourneau.
From the WORSHIP COMMITTEE:
Are you a "techie"?
Assistance is required to set up the projector prior to Sunday Worship services.
Do you have any "beefs" or "bouquets" or other feedback on the use of the projector to supplement the bulletin and/or hymn books? We welcome all comments.
Do you wish to transfer Membership? We have transfers for some members and will be acknowledging these people at a service in January.
If you can respond to any of the above questions,
please speak to either Bev Chouchick 543-6904 , Bryan Steiner 545-9448 or Randy Graham 545-6614
Are you a "techie"?
Assistance is required to set up the projector prior to Sunday Worship services.
Do you have any "beefs" or "bouquets" or other feedback on the use of the projector to supplement the bulletin and/or hymn books? We welcome all comments.
Do you wish to transfer Membership? We have transfers for some members and will be acknowledging these people at a service in January.
If you can respond to any of the above questions,
please speak to either Bev Chouchick 543-6904 , Bryan Steiner 545-9448 or Randy Graham 545-6614
THE LISTENERS
is a group within St. James with the purpose to support the spiritual well being of the congregation. We are willing to listen to you in confidence. You are free to speak on whatever is on your mind …. concerns, joys, issues, celebrations, thoughts, ideas, praise, troubles. The members of Listeners include Barb Dornan, Colleen Barss, Dave Petrie, Janet Croissant, Jean Thomas, Randy Graham, Sheena Folnovic. Please feel free to approach anyone of us.
is a group within St. James with the purpose to support the spiritual well being of the congregation. We are willing to listen to you in confidence. You are free to speak on whatever is on your mind …. concerns, joys, issues, celebrations, thoughts, ideas, praise, troubles. The members of Listeners include Barb Dornan, Colleen Barss, Dave Petrie, Janet Croissant, Jean Thomas, Randy Graham, Sheena Folnovic. Please feel free to approach anyone of us.
Would like a Visit?
Laura has time for you! Call Laura or Margaret at 543-2626. Let us know
Hearing Enhancement System
We have 4 new hearing enhancement sets. They come with a single ear jack but any standard headphone will also plug into the unit. Regular users may want to bring they own headsets for sanitary purposes. Ask an usher for a hearing enhancement unit if you need one.
Hospital Visiting
We are not able to access all records at the hospitals due to new reulations. If you know of someone who is in hospital that would like us to visit please call Laura or Margaret at 543-2626
