Bulletin September 27th, 2009
September 25th, 2009Today
On behalf of the Alzheimer Society of Cambridge “Thank you”. Your participation and support for our Alzheimer Coffee Break raised $428.15 towards the work of the Society locally. If dementia or Alzheimer’s disease has touched family or friends you will know the importance of this work. “Coffee Break” is an essential part of the funding of the Society’s work and all donations of $10 or over will receive a charitable donation receipt.
Ron Neil, Mary Bartleman and Evelyn Gordon
Counters for today: R & S Joiner
Counters for Oct 4: D & P Couttie, G Bell
Greeters for today: Andrew & Linda Foster
Greeters for Oct 4: Tom & Donna Brown
Lyanne will be on holidays from Sept. 23-Oct 9. Stacey Yale will be in the office. Any announcements etc. can still be sent in.
Offeratory Report
- Sept 20 – Life and Work of Church $4678.00
- Roof $1110.00
Penny Project
It’s time to bring in your pennies and penny piggy banks! Today there will be a table where you can place your piggy banks.
This Week At Central
- Tuesday: 7:30 Prayer Group
- Wed: 7:00 Sr. Youth
- Thurs: 7:30 Choir Practice
- Friday: 6:30 Jr. Youth
- Friday: 7:00 LOTO-Bible Study @1916 Coronation
Upcoming Events
- Kidventure & Bible Wonders: Monday, Oct 5 @6:00
- Management: Monday, October 5 @7:00
- Little Whiskers, Honey Bees, 1derful 1’s: Tuesday, Oct 6 @6:30
- Prayer Group: Tuesday, Oct 6 @7:30
- Senior Youth: Wednesday, Oct 7 @7:00
- Session: Wednesday, Oct 7 @7:30
- Jr. Youth: Friday, Oct 9 @6:00
Roof Restoration Update
Prepared for the Board of managers, Central Presbyterian Church September 22nd, 2009.
The first phase of the roof project has been completed.
- All invoices have been paid in full
- Total cost of Phase One $238,269 less
- GST Refund $5,957
- Total grant funding $65,000
Net cost of Phase One to Central $167,313
No significant unplanned expenses. We had budgeted 5% for contingencies and due to some minor masonry repair used 2%.
As the representative for the congregation I wish to express my complete satisfaction with both the firm doing the work (Roof Tile Management) and our project manager/consultant Paul Everett (EPG). The workmanship and materials chosen were of the highest standard.
Respectfully Submitted
Scott Thomson
Christian Education Committee
Harvest Supper and Autumn Fair
When: Saturday October 17th, 2009 – 5:30 pm
Where: Central Church Hall
Why: To augment Central’s Children & Youth Ministry Programs
How: Give the fruits of your harvest – home grown fruits and vegetables will be served at the dinner. Plant a few extra seeds in your gardens dedicated to this meal. Donate your home made preserves, relishes, jams, baking and crafts for the Farmer’s Market Cart. We are also looking for home raised meat, fish or poultry to be served at the meal.
Who: All are welcome – please invite your friends, relatives and neighbours
Cost: Adults -$5.00, Children 4-12 -$2.00, Families – $20.00
For further information, please contact the church at 519-623-1080.
Ride for Refugees
The ride for refugees will take place on October 3, 2009. We are looking for Team Captains, Cyclists, and Volunteers to help with the day. The money will again go to International Teams (50%), The Bridges (25%) and Rachel’s Home in Lesotho (25%). Interested? Contact the church at 519-623-1080.
Presbytery Mission Project
Save the date – Sunday 18th October! Following the amazingly successful event three years ago, the Presbytery of Waterloo Wellington is again organizing a sponsored walk/run/bike ride to support an important project of Presbyterian World Service and Development – our church’s own humanitarian mission focus. This year our goal is to raise funds for the education of girls in Afghanistan, an urgent project in a challenging environment. Our efforts will earn matching funding from the Canadian Government and will help PWS&D to bring the education that we take for granted to young women who have never known it.
Why are we doing this? A few weeks ago we sang Hymn 471, with the great words that go, “They will know we are Christians by our love”. This is why we do mission work; why we send own volunteers to Lesotho and send workers to other places where we can’t go ourselves.
Updates will follow as details of the event become available, and please ask Aubrey or Andrew Foster for further information. For more information about PWS&D, please visit the website at http://www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd
Order of Worship
September 27th, 2009
Life and work of the church
Call to worship: He has made me glad
Prayer and blessing
We come before God in praise:
O, Lord how majestic #409
Praise at Rachel’s Home
Lord I lift your name on high
We give thanks with our gifts:
We bring the sacrifice of Praise
Praise in baptism:
Payton Emily Sheppard – daughter of Jamie and Julie Sheppard
Ryan Hendrick Saliba – son of Jad and Sam Saliba
Choir praise: Children of the heavenly Father (Craig Courtney)
We celebrate God’s Word
Prayer Hymn: O, Lord you’re beautiful
Sermon
A response to the Word of God:
Choir & Soloists: Jim Mattear & Henk Oudshoorn – Be still and know (John L. Bell)
We gather in Prayer for Rachel’s home
Closing Hymn: Song for the nations
Choral benediction: Send me Lord #777
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we welcome all who come to worship with us today. Visitors are invited to sign the guest book in the narthex. Please join us after worship for coffee and fellowship.