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Prayer for Peace Sunday
Our service this Sunday Nov. 10 is dedicated to Praying For Peace in the World
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Readings and Psalm
Isaiah 60: 17-22
Everything shall be changed for the better
Psalm 51
Create in me a clean heart
Ephesians 2:13-22
Bringing Peace
Luke 9:51-56
Peaceful ways
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Those to Remember in our Prayers and Visits:
Adeline Adams, Lynn Bendinger, Renee Brickner (Chris Lewis’ friend), Eileen Chick, Roland Engel (Howard Engel’s father), Janneth Fula, Anne Grossman (Judy Grossman's mother), Mary Guarin, Becca Harris, Terry Hercus, Chris Hlady, Eleanor Janke, Louise Janke (Verle-Ann Irvine’s mother), Esther Juce, Alma Juttner, Gunvor Larsson, Betty McFarlane (Rhonda Lorch's mother), Joyce Miller, Denise Parsons Lewko (Dean Parson’s niece), Nels Malmas, Fran McDonald (Lesley Graff’s cousin), Leta McDowell (JR McDowell's mother), Linda Palmer, Dorothy Penner (Kay Roman’s sister), Alma Pippy, Kay Roman, Gordon Sachvie (David Sachvie’s father), Victor Santa (Lori Nelson's father), Larry Schultz, Debbie Siegel, Jennifer Senenko (Larry Schultz’s niece), Christina Taylor, Linda Turner, Gerald Toupin, Joanne Yager.
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BEING A CONSCIOUS CONSUMER
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Ever heard of CCR? Now is your chance to hear about it....not the music group but something even better: Conscious Consumer Reduction! This is a timely presentation in light of so much recent attention to the issues of Climate change and our responsibility as global citizens as well as stewards of God's creation.
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Connor Truman, who happens to be the wife of our new bishop Jason Zinko, will be presenting at 7pm Tuesday November 19th at St Mark's. She will be talking about leading a simpler lifestyle, the changes she has made in her life and suggestions of how we might all be more conscious of our consumer choices. Please come and join us for a thought provoking evening.
Refreshments afterwards!
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NOV/DEC RE:MARKS NEWSLETTER
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The November/December Re:Marks Newsletter is ready for viewing on the website. A few printed copies will be available on the information table. Click HERE to view it.
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It’s that time of year again when St. Mark’s Social Ministry Committee starts organizing our church’s sponsorship of Christmas Cheer Board hampers to help those in need. We will be collecting monetary donations and non-perishable food items Sunday, November 10th, through Sunday December 1st. If you are able to help out with food items, just take a card or two from the Angel Tree in the church hall, purchase the items listed on the card and place the items under the tree by December 8th. Please also return the cards to the little sleigh under the Angel tree so that they can be reused. For monetary donations, you may use the Christmas Hamper envelopes that are in the pews or simply mark your own envelope with the amount to be donated to Christmas hampers.
If you can help with shopping for gifts (and wrapping), buying fresh produce, collecting boxes or assembly of the hampers, please email Jennifer Moroz at: j.moroz@jennifermoroz.com or add your name to the sign-up sheet in the church hall. |
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Pastoral Call Announcements
Please join us in celebrating the Pastoral Calls of Rev.Tyler Gingrich and Jeremy Langner.
Rev. Tyler Gingrich has been called to Gloria Dei Lutheran and will likely start before year end. A date has yet to be set for the installation service at Gloria Dei. Click HERE to read a message from Tyler.
Jeremy Langner has received a call from Abundant Life Lutheran and Prince of Peace Lutheran. His Service of Ordination to the Minsitry of the Word will take place on Nov 30 at Grace Lutheran. More details to come. All are welcome to attend. Click HERE to read a message from Jeremy.
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Reconciling Works home-page features it's newest congregations on the Roster - including St. Mark's! Check us out HERE!
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RENEWAL TIME FOR CANADA LUTHERAN MAGAZINE
* Due this week
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It’s time to renew your annual subscriptions to Canada Lutheran magazine. The rate this year is $21, including taxes. Please make out your cheque payable to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and put it in Ron Friesen’s mailbox (No. 53). Deadline is November 15. If you have any questions, or if you don’t have a subscription and would like one, please contact Ron or phone (204) 233-4446.
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Youth will be having a pasta lunch at the church on Sunday, Nov 10 after church followed by 3 games of lasertag at 2pm at Lasertopia. Cost is $20 per youth and a waiver form is needed if you are under 18 - the link is HERE to complete online. PRINT IT & BRING IT WITH YOU.
No Waiver = No Laser!
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Sobeys/Safeway gift cards will be ready for pick-up at church this Sunday, Nov 10.
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The Luther Village Giving Challenge 2019 has now been launched with the goal of $40,000 – which we can only reach with YOUR help! Yes, YOU!
Volunteers will be reaching out to the Luther Village community by phone during our phone-a-thon days – November 12&13, 18 &19 from 5:30-8:30pm – calling from the offices of our partner OnBusiness Solutions – who have generously donated their office space for our campaign. Our volunteers will be collecting donations but you can head to our website to donate online through CanadaHelps today at www.luthervillage.ca! Be sure to follow us on social media to see the progress of this year’s challenge!
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Saturday, November 9
7:30 PM
@ St. Mark's
Free admission. Free coffee and sweet treats.
Free will donations will be gratefully accepted in support of
Rainbow Community Gardens.
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Check out House Blend's music video for "Since When"
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COMMUNION MINISTERS MEETING RE: VPP
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A reminder that there is a gathering of Communion ministers on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 1pm to 2:30pm. The purpose is to check in, discuss concerns, and also cover the Vulnerable Persons' Policy and Inclusive Language guidelines. If you have not yet replied to indicate if you can attend or not, please do so. I hope you can make it.
Peace, Pastor Rick
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The next Meal at the Urban will take place on Thursday, Nov 14 at 6:30pm and all serving positions have been filled - thank you!
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The Urban is in need of new socks and underwear. This includes adult & children’s sizes - there will be a box in the church hall marked "the Urban".
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SIGNS, SIGNS, EVERYWHERE A SIGN....
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Here are a couple of photos of the sign work installation that has been going on this week in front of the church. Work should be completed in approximately 3 weeks!
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CLWR Gifts from the Heart are now available! With the giving season ahead of us, please consider giving a gift from the CLWR catalogue - there are many wonderful ideas and giving levels available to help change a life. Click HERE to view the catalogue. Copies of the catalogue are available at church on the information table. Happy Giving!
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Reminder: Payment Requisition Forms
When submitting a Payment Requisition Form, please place it in the Treasurer mailbox by the washrooms. A few have been placed on Lori's desk lately and we don't want them to go missing or be misplaced. Thank you!
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We are currently looking for help in the following areas:
- Drivers for Meals on Wheels - more info
- Sunday School teachers for this year 2019/2020
- shopping, wrapping of Christmas hampers
- Snow shovelling for the winter - sign up sheet for your week by the stairs
- donations of new socks and underwear for the Urban
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Our Worship & Support Statistics
Sunday November 3, 2019 Attendance: 139
General - $5,971; Urban Ministry - $200; Meals at the Urban - $40/CLWR - $86; Christmas Hampers $20; Memorial Fund $100; Facility rental $416
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Happening November 10 - November 17
PRAYER FOR PEACE SUNDAY
Mark Your Calendars Please
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| Day |
Time |
Event / Meeting |
| Sun Nov 10 |
9AM |
Voices Raised rehearsal |
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10AM |
Sunday Worship (Holy Communion) Prayer for Peace |
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11:30AM |
Youth pasta lunch + Laser Tag |
| Mon Nov 12 |
7PM |
Communion Ministers meeting Re : VPP |
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4:45-6PM |
Archimedes Math |
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7PM |
Social Ministry meeting |
| Wed Nov 13 |
8:30AM |
Trauma Care workshop with Rev. Ron Long |
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3-6PM |
Sanctuary use |
| Thurs Nov 14 |
4PM |
Sanctuary use |
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4:45-6PM |
Archimedes Math |
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7:30PM |
Music Ministry rehearsal |
| Fri Nov 15 |
4-7PM |
Sanctuary use |
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6:30PM |
Service planning |
| Sat Nov 16 |
10-11:15AM |
Archimedes Math |
| Sun Nov 17 |
9AM |
Voices Raised rehearsal |
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10AM |
Sunday Worship (Holy Communion) + Sunday School |
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1-3PM |
Youth Confirmation class @ Epiphany |
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Serving this week and next
| Duty |
November 10 |
November 17 |
| Lector |
Jennifer Moroz |
James Golas |
| Ushers |
Milt From & Ken Hanssen |
Blair & Lesley Graff |
| Worship Assistant |
Janice Clarke |
Wade Quehe |
| Communion Prep |
Lynn Bendinger |
Janice Clarke |
| Communion Assistant |
Dean Parsons |
Wei-An Lau |
| Acolyte |
Mabel Harrington |
Jillian Matsubara |
| Greeter |
Allen & Sarah Harrington |
Sheila Matsubara & Hildegard Kohli |
| PowerPoint |
Katherine Coley |
Brian Lorch |
| Sound |
Marijus Timmerman |
Ludvigs Ayala Poras |
| Counters |
Norm & Roxie Graff |
Brian Lorch & Rob Dojack |
| Coffee |
Katie Hoas |
Ron Long |
A friendly reminder - if you are not able to serve in a role, please arrange your own substitute and inform the office staff of the change at assistant@stmarkslutheran.ca. A complete roster list will be emailed to you each week within your "reminder" email. The NOVEMBER & DECEMBER worship duty schedules are ready for viewing.
Thank you.
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE DUTY ROSTER
(Password is goinpeace)
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You will find the current issue of this E-News printed on the bulletin board by the washrooms.
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Fall / Winter Office Hours
Mondays - 9:00 - Noon* (Pastor Rick usually in the office)
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4 PM
Fridays - Closed
* Please call ahead to confirm availability
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