The flowers on the Communion table are placed by Dave Aikin and his family in memory of Janice Aikin.
If you need to pray with someone after the service, Irene McDonald and Bruce Jones will be available.
Counters for today: R & S Joiner
Counters for April 25: R & S Joiner
Greeters for today: Faith Brown & Alice Ryan
Greeters for April 25: Faith Brown & Alice Ryan
April 11 – Life and Work of Church $5600.00
Roof $825.00
Election of Elders
Our congregation is growing and we are in need of some additional elders to visit in districts. In the Presbyterian Church in Canada, elders are nominated and elected by the congregation. Any member of the church who attends regularly is eligible for nomination. There is a nomination paper in this bulletin. Please give some prayerful thought to nominating people whom you think would make good leaders in our congregation. Nominations will be accepted until May 2, 2010.
PASTORAL VISITORS
We have a very dedicated team of people who assist the elders in visiting people in our congregation and distributing the communion invitations four times per year. If you enjoy visiting with others, please give some thought to volunteering as a pastoral visitor. There will be a training session and each pastoral visitor will have an elder who is available to provide assistance when needed. If you are interested, please give your name to Aubrey or to any elder.
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Monday: 6:00 Bible Wonders
Tuesday: 1:00 Nairn/Taylor Circle
6:30 Honey Bees, Little Whiskers, 1derful 1’s
7:30 Prayer Group
Wed: 7:00 Sr. Youth
7:30 Men’s Bible Study at 1916 Coronation
Thursday: 7:30 Choir Practice
Friday: 6:00 30 Hr Famine
Saturday: 30 Hr Famine
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Kidventure: Monday, April 26th @6:00
Central Cares: Monday, April 26th @7:00
CE Meeting: Tuesday, April 27th @7:00
Board of Managers: Tuesday, April 2th @7:30
Prayer Group: Tuesday, April 27th @7:30
Sr. Youth: Wednesday, April 28th @7:00
Choir Practice: Thursday, April 29th @7:30
Jr. Youth: Friday, April 30th @6:00
Church Garage Sale: Saturday, May 15th @8:00 a.m.
Great Ride N Stride for Cancer: Julie Aikin and her daughter, Tessa are participating in this event in memory of her mother, Janice Aikin. If you would like to make a pledge please see Dave Aikin.
NOTES FROM APRIL SESSION MEETING
- Elder Election: Our congregation is growing and the session is calling for the election of up to five additional elders. Elders have three roles: attending monthly Session meetings, serving on a session committee and providing pastoral care and visiting for approximately 6-8 households in our congregation. Elders are nominated and elected by the congregation. Nominations will be accepted from April 18 to May 2 and the election will be held later in May.
- Pastoral Visitors: We have a dedicated group of volunteers who assist the elders in visiting people and distributing communion invitations four times per year. If you enjoy visiting, please consider volunteering as a pastoral visitor. You can give your name to Aubrey or to any elder.
- Mighty Meals: Tanya Pickard made a presentation to the session about an exciting new program she called "Mighty Meals" where a small group of people use quantity cooking techniques to prepare a large number of healthy, tasty meals in a short period of time. These meals will then be available for purchase or to distribute to people in need as a ministry of this congregation. The Session approved trying this program and Tanya has volunteered to be the first leader. More details will follow in the next few weeks.
- Moderator of the General Assembly: The Rev. Dr. Herb Gale of the Presbytery of Waterloo Wellington has been elected the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
- Waterloo Region Hall of Fame: James Barrie, a lifelong member of Central Church and our longest serving elder (he was elected in 1954) will be inducted into the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame on Sunday May 16 at 2 pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener. Others being inducted that day include Raffi Armenian, Derrick Campbell and Doug Consiglio. Everyone is invited to attend.
PWS&D Afghanistan project
Last year our Presbytery was part of the Presbyterian World Service and Development One Gift Campaign. We raised money to give 1650 girls, ages 5 to 12, the opportunity for education. On Tuesday, April 20th, from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., come and learn more about this project. We meet in the lounge at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, 248 Westmount Road East. We will also learn about other projects in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and how PWS&D supports them. Our speakers will be Shama Mall, a PWS&D partner representative, and Guy Smagghe, the Asia Program coordinator for PWS&D. Contact: Mark Gedcke 519-744-4061
KW Symphony: Saturday, May 1st @8:00. High String. Come and hear Jerzy Kapanek, Violin & Christine Vlajk, Viola, performing an eclectic programme by Handel, Bach, Mozart & Handel. Tickets available at the door.
Order of Worship
April 18, 2010
We Gather in Praise and Worship
Prayer
Praise and Worship: Not Be Shaken
Open the Eyes of my heart
I was made to praise You
How deep the Father’s love for us
There is none like You
We Discover the Word of God
Prayer Song: On Bended Knee
Message: “Yes There Is!” Rev.Dr. Aubrey Botha
Prayer time:
We Give Praise to God with our Gifts
Offering: Christ is risen
Life & Work of the church: Andrew Foster
Presentation: -Mary Bales –Heartwood
Dave Lettress – 30 hr Famine
We Live a Life of Praise in the World
Closing Song: To God be the Glory
Benediction:
Our Answer: Humber Yourself/Awesome God
Exit Song: There is none like You
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.