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At the crossroads...
we hear of visions of God in a cloud and fire on the mountain, and of Jesus in all glory and light with Moses and Elijah. What visions do we see? And what could these visions of God’s glory and power mean to our following unafraid God’s beloved Jesus, and listening to him. Welcome visions of God for our lives and world. Welcome all!
Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 AM
Welcome All.
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The Annual Report for Lutheran Church of the Cross was placed in mailboxes on Sunday, February 19. If you have any questions or comments, members of the executive are available following worship today.
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Welcoming those who are new: Sunday, February 26, 2017
This Sunday, February 26 at 10 AM welcomes those who are new and who wish to express belonging in this community. The Affirmation of Baptism expresses a shared commitment of welcoming one another’s gifts and supporting one another in the journey of faith together.
Please welcome the Baldwin, Chell, Gram, and Nelson families into the Church of the Cross community.
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Graduating Voice Recitals presents
Rebecca Thackray - Sunday evening, February 26 at 7:00 pm
at Church of the Cross
and March 22 at 8:00 pm at The Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, UVic
Rebecca will be performing works by Copland, Mozart, Wolf, Bernstein and more.
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The Annual General Meeting of the congregation is on March, 5 2017, following worship at 10 AM and a light lunch, beginning at approximately 11:45 AM. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contributions of sandwiches and other finger food for the lunch would be greatly appreciated.
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Resetting the Sanctuary for Lent
Can you come to church on Monday 27 February at 9:30 am to help reset the sanctuary and change the fabric for Lent? We could use 8-10 people. Let Don Storch or the church office know if you can be of assistance. Thanks for thinking of this.
The Board of Worship
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 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
The ELW will be hosting the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 28th at 5:00 pm in the upper hall. Gluten free pancakes and sausages will be available.
Mardi Gras attire is encouraged but not required.
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During Lent, March 5th - April 2nd, Sunday hospitality in the Upper Hall, will reflect the spirit of the season. Only coffee, tea and water will be served to accompany the pleasure of our regular social time.
Sign up is still needed for set-up, clean-up and the making of coffee and tea.
The Board of Deacons
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Reforming for Mission Guiding Team asks:
What visions of God’s hope do you see in your neigbhourhood?
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A five week Lenten series, “Together in Christ: An Ecumenical Study” –
Wednesdays, 6 – 8:30 PM beginning March 8
Five neighbouring congregations have joined together to host a five week study in Lent to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Each week will be hosted and held at a different church. The Wednesday evenings will begin at 6 PM with a simple soup and bread meal, followed by a study at 6:45 PM that will include a short video presentation, brief worship, and discussion together, concluding by 8:30 PM. A link to the study can be found at: http://elcic.ca/ecumenical/TogetherInChrist.cfm. All materials will be provided. A sign up list is on the bulletin Board for each week, and if you can assist with April 5 hosted at Church of the cross. If you need a ride please indicate that on the
sign-up sheet. All are welcome and encouraged to join in this important study and conversation together with our neighbours.
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Midweek Lenten Worship – Thursdays, 7 -7:30 PM beginning March 9
A quiet and reflective time of worship and music with prayers and candlelight around the cross. There will be no soup supper prior to worship this year because of the “Together in Christ” Lenten study with other congregations. All are invited to make this part of our Lenten practise together. All are welcome.
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The Bible This Week - Monday, February 27th, 2017
The readings for discussion for Sunday, March 5th -
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11
This will be the last Bible this Week until after Easter. We are pausing through Lent to participate in the “Together in Christ” study with other congregations.
The Bible this Week will begin again on April 24.
If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
All are welcome.
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All My Relations: Learning Together on the Road to Reconciliation
Blanket Exercise: Friday March 3 at 7 - 9:00 pm - An interactive learning experience that introduces participants to the Indigenous history and experience of land, colonization and treaty-making. $10 /person, $5/students or low income.
Villages Workshop: Saturday, March 4 at 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (lunch included) - An experiential workshop for cognitive and emotional understanding of traditional First Nations values and intergenerational effects of colonization.
$20/person, $10/students or low income.
Register online: cadbayuc.org or call 250-477-2716
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 Garden Sale
The snow is gone and spring is around the corner. This year on May 6th St. Aidan’s United Church is hosting a Garden Sale to raise funds for the Shelbourne Community Kitchen. The organizing committee is looking for donations of used garden tools, garden decor (or anything that can be upcycled into garden decor), soil, planters, stepping stones, decorative pots and plastic pots (one gallon and bigger). Selling seedlings and established plants will also be part of the sale, so the committee is also asking that you consider the Garden Sale when you start your seedlings and divide your perennials this spring.
The Social Justice Committee will be assisting with the Plant Sale, and Sherry Coughlin is the liaison between our congregation and the Plant Sale committee.” If you have items to donate, or can help with the Plant Sale in any way, please contact Sherry at sherry_coughlin@yahoo.ca or 250-655-4749 or the church office.
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Stitch and Chat Quilt
Have you always wanted to learn to quilt or perhaps you already know how. The Stitch and Chat group will put together a quilt which will be donated to charity. Please join us beginning Tuesday, March 7th at 1:00 pm in the rotunda. If you are unable to come the first week please join us a different week. If you have any of the following items please bring them along: a portable sewing machine; 100% cotton fabric (white or cream or patterned with earth tones); cotton thread and bobbins for your sewing machine; rotary cutter; or a quilting ruler. Please contact Janice Nelson (250-478-3692 or jbnel13@gmail.com) if you plan to attend or for more information.
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Directory Update:
Carol Christie, Gabriel Christie
2376 Kamaureen Place, Sooke, BC, V9Z0V5
Home #: 778-425-0505 Cell #: 250-664-6644 (same)
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Ushers Needed for Sunday Worship
Please consider helping out on a Sunday as an Usher.
Sign up as a family or individual.
A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the hallway.
If you have any questions, speak to Grant Froyland or contact church office. Thank you to all who are able to assist in worship in these and other ways.
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An Important Reminder
As you are leaving the church building, please be sure to check that all doors are locked and secure from the outside.
Thank-you.
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Flower Chart for 2017
If you would like to bring flowers for worship for a special occasion or remembrance, please sign up on the Flower Chart, posted on the bulletin board.
A reminder will be emailed to you as your date approaches.
If you have any questions, please ask Deb in the office.
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The Shelbourne Community Kitchen
As we go about our weekly shopping, let us consider our blessings, add an extra item or two to our shopping carts, and donate them to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen.
Thank you for your generousity but please know that we cannot accept items passed the date of expiration.
Items will be picked up from Church of the Cross regularly.
Thank you for helping our neighbours as you are able.
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