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Chalmers Presbyterian Church Chalmers Presbyterian Church…
Built by FAITH, strengthened through WORSHIP, bringing HOPE to life’s journey
We welcome you to worship at Chalmers. If you are
a first-time worshiper at Chalmers we reach out to
you with hospitality and friendship in Jesus’ name.
This symbol is being used in the Order of Service
to indicate that the people will stand. All the worship
songs will be projected on the screen.
Please note that some fellow worshippers are
sensitive to perfumes. We ask that you consider
keeping Chalmers scent free. Thank you.
NO COFFEE HOUR TODAY. It is Soup’er Sunday. Freewill offering to support ‘Refugees in Canada’.
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AT A GLANCE! February 7 -14
SUNDAY Worship / Sunday School – 10 am
Library Open – 11:15 am
Soup’er Sunday – 11:15 am
MONDAY James Bible Study – 1:30 pm
James Bible Study – 7 pm
TUESDAY Seniors’ Fitness – 1 pm
WEDNESDAY Knitting Circle – 2 pm
Ash Wednesday Service – 7 pm
Reachout Rehearsal – 8 pm
THURSDAY Praise Team – 6:25 pm
Senior Choir – 7:30 pm
FRIDAY Seniors’ Fitness – 9 am
Seniors’ Euchre – 1 pm
SATURDAY Chili Night – 6 pm
SUNDAY Worship /All Ages Sunday – 10 am
Library Open – 11:15 am
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The season of Lent is a time of penitence, discipline,
and renewal. In the Ash Wednesday service we are
reminded of our mortality, we confess our sins, and
we experience forgiveness through Christ’s death and
resurrection.
The “imposition of ashes” is a key part of the service.
You are invited to come forward to receive the ashes
on your forehead. In Scripture, ashes serve both as a
symbol of mortality and as a sign of mourning and
repentance.
But neither sin nor death has the final word. We will
leave the service in confidence and gratitude: Christ
has conquered death, and nothing can separate us
from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our
Lord. All are invited to our Ash Wednesday
worship this week on February 10th at 7 p.m. as we
begin the Lenten journey.
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Many thanks to Jackie Harrett for her many years of
devotion to the Care & Share Program here at
Chalmers. Her dedication is greatly appreciated.
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Chili Night Annual Chalmers Chili Night will this coming
Saturday, February 13, at 6pm. Sign-up sheets will
be available in the narthex. We are looking for some
Chili chefs to join the contest. Come out for the fun,
food and fellowship. Cost: $5 per person.
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One dream can change the world. Come and enjoy
the powerful movie “SELMA” at the Wolf
Performance Hall (251 Dundas Street) on
Wednesday, February 17th, at 6:30 pm. FREE
admission. This is part of Black History Month and
will be the Chalmers’ movie night for February. If
you wish to carpool please meet at Chalmers at 6 pm.
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Please PRAY
For healing and strength for Gary Smith in
University Hospital following heart surgery.
For pain relief and healing for Mary McLeod as
she recovers at home from knee replacement
surgery.
For God’s healing and blessing for George Lefler
as he recovers in hospital from recent lung
surgery.
For the people of La Loche, Saskatchewan, as
they struggle with the aftermath of the tragic
shootings that took place in their community on
January 22nd
. We pray for God’s peace and
comfort for those who mourn the tragic death of
their loved ones and we pray for healing for those
who were wounded in the shootings. We also
pray for the Lord to be with the family of the
young man who did the shooting and that God
will speak to him as well in this most tragic
situation. “God of peace and reconciliation,
inspire us to work for justice and equity for all
people, including the First Nations peoples of our
country.”
For God to bring comfort and peace to Eleanor
Brennan as she and her family grieve the passing
of her husband John Brennan.
For God to provide healing and pain relief for
Dorothy Barfoot as she deals with health
challenges.
For God’s blessing for Shirley Bakelaar, Ross
Cole, Doris Doskas, Martin McHardy, Linda
McPherson, Margaret Middaugh, Eileen Reid
and Fran Williams.
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Refugees To Canada Update: The Al Mutaleb family arrived last weekend and they have been busy. The family found a townhouse and will move on March 1st. They are attending the White Oaks School for the refugee program and two children have visited doctors. The Refugee Sponsor Team has done a great job in organizing everything and things are moving quickly. Donations can still be made to Chalmers, with a notation to “Refugees to Canada”.
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NURSERY SCHEDULE February 14: Abbey Poser / Erica MacKay February 21: Laurie Spence Bannerman & volunteer needed February 28: Wendy Lefler / Susan Stevenson March 6: Bev Cameron / Joyceline Nathaniel
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Stewardship Moments
The great use of life is to spend it for something that
will outlast it. William James (1842-1910) philosopher
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LIBRARY
The Riverhaven Years
by BJ Hoff
A trilogy and available in Chalmers’ Library:
1. Rachel’s Secret
2. Where Grace Abides
3. River of Mercy
I will give a general overview of these books, but first let me say that I really enjoyed and recommend
reading the whole series. For a non-Amish person, it can be very hard to
understand why they abide by such rules and strict
guidelines on behavior, but you have to admire them that they actually do it! Inside the three books is a
lovely story told about family, love and belonging. Of course, there is a bit of mystery surrounding one
family and that adds some spice to the otherwise
gentle people. Definitely thought provoking books! Christine Hunter, Librarian
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Save the Date: One Day Wonder is coming on Saturday March 5 at Westmount Presbyterian Church. All Junior Youth (grades 6-8) are welcome to attend.
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Our community has a problem. That problem is
poverty. Please join us as a faith leader for a very
special Multi-Faith Rally to End Poverty, 7:00 pm
on Monday, February 22nd 2016, in the Wolf
Performance Hall. Please RSVP to (519) 858-4400 to
indicate your attendance.
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PWS&D Sunday Inspired by God’s promise of abundant life, PWS&D
envisions a sustainable, compassionate and just
world. On February 7—PWS&D Sunday—we reflect
on the work our church is doing to help vulnerable
people across the globe improve their quality of life
and create positive, lasting change in their
communities. Programs in international development
and emergency relief are helping women, men and
children rise above poverty and disaster and access
basic necessities like nutritious food, clean water,
adequate health care, quality education and basic
human rights. Through support of individuals and
congregations and in collaboration with global
partners, we respond together to make the vision of
abundant life a reality.
PWS&D responds to needs around the world
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Coffee Fellowship Servers: February 14: Pat & Brian MacKay
February 21: Debbie Scott & Karen Dutton
February 28: Bob & Mary Taylor
March 5: Marian Weldon & Laurie S. Bannerman
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HOSTS for 7 February 2016
Marian Weldon and Kim Poser
Irene Thayer and Linda Powers
Robert and Bonnie Griffiths
Next Sunday’s Hosts
Jane and Tom Vannus
Holly Williams and Jeff Putt
Dan and Loretta Duffin
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Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Center invites you to our Manna Day “The Spirituality of Gardening” on Thursday February 25th from 10:30am to 3:00pm with guest speakers Rev. Linda Ashfield and Rev. Kristine O’Brien. Join us as we explore gardens in scripture and in our lives. Please register before February 16th by calling 519-824-7898. Cost for the day is $21.00 and includes a home cooked lunch. For further information see www.crieffhills.com.
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PAR (Pre Authorized Remittance) offering cards
may be found on the table in the foyer with the
Sunday worship bulletins. If you are on PAR you
may wish to place the offering card on the offering
plate as it is passed as a way of participating in the
offering of our financial gifts for the glory of God.
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Copies of the January-February 2016 Upper Room
devotional may be found on the hutch in the narthex.
If you are a regular or occasional user of this
devotional please consider making a contribution to
help defray the cost of our 50 subscriptions. There is
now a container for contributions on the hutch in the
narthex. An annual subscription for The Upper
Room costs approximately $10. Thank-you.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come walk with us on February 20
th!!
Coldest Night of the Year is a national, non-competitive, winter walk to raise awareness and funds for the hungry, homeless and hurting. Mission Services of London is thrilled to be hosting this event for the fifth year running in London. We look forward to seeing groups of families, friends and co-workers, all walking together. Start a team or join a team. We need your help too! Will you walk with
us? Register at cnoy.org/London.
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DID YOU KNOW? The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held
following worship on Sunday, February 21st. Lunch and child care will be provided. All welcome!
Knox St. Thomas will be hosting a Presbytery Hymn sing on April 10, 2016. Knox is requesting a congregation survey to gather a list of favourite hymns. This survey is included in TODAY’s bulletin. Please fill out and place on the offering plate or email your choices to [email protected] .
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Please note that the Life & Mission insert from
the bulletin is available on the Chalmers website.
www.chalmerslondon.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BE A CHALMERS' BLOOD DONOR! When you
give blood at Canadian Blood Services, mention that
you're a ‘Partner for Life from Chalmers’ and
mention our ID# CHAL673812.
To the young and healthy, it's no loss. To the sick,
it's hope. Donate blood to bring hope to life's journey
for others!
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POP CANS FUNDRAISING:
Thank you in supporting the pop can venture. This venture supports our Youth Ministry. There is a Rubbermaid bin in the narthex for the pop cans.
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