Sunday, December 18, 2011

Welcome! Fourth Sunday of Advent!

We’re Glad You’re With Us Today!

A Special Welcome to Our Guests!

We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us today. Please help us get to know you better by signing the visitor card (from visitor package) and dropping it in the offering plate.

If you’re a visitor today,

please do not feel obligated to participate in the offering.

Call to Worship

“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:6-7 NIV

(Please feel free to sit or stand during the Praise & Worship time.)

Christmas Play “The King’s Birthday”

Sunday School (No Classes Today)

Classes are usually located downstairs:

Nursery (Birth to Age 2) Nursery

Tiny Tots (Ages 2-5) Room 4

Kid’s Church (Gr. 1-5) Room 1

Jr. Youth (Gr. 6-9) Room 2

Sr. Youth (Gr. 10-12 plus College & Career) Parlour

Invitation to Prayer (after the service)

Prayer Ministry is available at the front of the sanctuary for anyone who desires one-on-one prayer.

Invitation to Coffee Hour (after the service)

Please join us at the back of the sanctuary for refreshments.

Mission of the Month

During DECEMBER all offerings designated to MISSIONS

on your offering envelope will support HAITI (through U.B. Missions).

See info on Haiti Projects for Christmas or anytime.

Our “Money Manager” jar donations will help with medical costs for Anderson—a young man in Zambia—through Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry.

NOW AVAILABLE: Seeds of Hope Coffee—100% of all proceeds are used to care for orphans & widows around the world. (www.seedsofhopecoffee.com). (To cover their costs, the 300g packages are $15.00 each—in church office.)

Events This Week

Monday Morning Prayer Group – 9:30 a.m. in the parlour. Contact person: Liz Demandt.

Celebrate Recovery Group – Ongoing Monday evenings. 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Ray of Hope Community Centre, 659 King St. E., Kitchener. For info: Janice Farr.

English Café for Refugees – resumes Tuesday, Jan.10, 2012. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Morning Glory Café. We offer newly-arrived refugees a chance to practice their English & we provide a light snack. Call Stephanie Schmitke.

Christmas Eve Service – Saturday, Dec. 24. 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Day Service – Sunday, Dec. 25. 9:30 a.m.

Looking Ahead

Celebration of Communion – Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. 10:30 a.m.

U.B. College & Careers Retreat – Jan. 6-8, 2012 at New Life Camp, R.R. #1, Priceville, ON. Cost: $70. See poster on bulletin board.

“The Heart Spa” Women’s Retreat – Jan. 13-14, 2012. For all LADIES, age 16 & up. An Intentional Time for Connecting with God, Connecting with Each Other, Quiet and Rest, and Escape from Routine. Sign-up sheet on back table. Register TODAY for early bird rate of $70. After Dec. 19, cost is $80. For info, Dawn Gill.

U.B. Jr. Youth Retreat – Jan. 20-22, 2012 at Countryside Camp, 1985 Beke Rd., R.R. #4, Cambridge, ON. Cost: $65 before Jan. 8/12 ($70 after Jan. 8).

Do you have hurts, habits or hang-ups that you would like the Lord’s help with healing? Celebrate Recovery—Step Study for WOMEN, starting Tuesday, Jan. 10/12 – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (ongoing weekly to at least the end of June). Sign-up sheet on back table. For info: Talk to June Dryer or to Co-leaders—Debbie Ahrens and Janice Farr.

Just a Reminder

Ø Drop Box for ZEHRS Receipts on back table (supporting U.B. Camps).

Ø Drop Box for Used Eye Glasses—on back table.

Ø “Personal Pre-Authorized Debit Plan” available for your offerings to SPCC. Forms in church office. Contact Dennis Long, Financial Secretary.

Ø We are a “SCENT FREE” Church. Many persons are extremely sensitive to perfumes, colognes, aftershaves and other scented products. Please do not wear them in this building. THANKS!

SPECIAL THANKS to ALL who helped with the Meal

at Ray of Hope Community Centre on Saturday, Dec. 17!

And A HEARTY THANK-YOU to EVERYONE who participated in our special Christmas Service TODAY!

Website Info

Pastor John’s sermons will soon be on our new website. Get cassette tapes from Church Secretary. Our bulletin is also located on the present website.

Church Office Hours

Pastor: Tues./Wed./Thurs.

Secretary: This week: Various hours