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2nd SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
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Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that the Word continues to dwell among us. Christ comes among us in the gathered assembly, the scriptures, the waters of new birth, and the bread and the wine. Through these ordinary gifts we receive the fullness of God’s grace and truth. (Sundays and Seasons)
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Readings and Psalm
Jeremiah 31: 7-14
Joy at the gathering of God’s scattered flock
Psalm 147:12-20
Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion. (Ps. 147:12)
Ephesians 1:3-14
The will of God made known in Christ
John 1:1-18
God with us: the incarnation of the Word
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Those to Remember in our Prayers and Visits:
Adeline Adams, Renee Brickner (Chris Lewis’ friend), Eileen Chick, Martha Corzo (Daniel Corzo's mother), Roland Engel (Howard Engel’s father), 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, Ron McFarlane (Rhonda Lorch's father), Michael Musser (nephew of Sheila Kaminsky), Fran McDonald (Lesley Graff’s cousin), Linda Palmer, Dorothy Penner (Kay Roman’s sister), Alma Pippy, Kay Roman, Don Ross (Kris Wegert's friend), Gordon Sachvie (David Sachvie’s father), Victor Santa (Lori Nelson's father), Larry Schultz, Debbie Siegel, Christina Taylor, Oliver Tooke, Gerald Toupin, Linda Turner, Joanne Yager.
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Pastor Rick will be away from December 26-January 4. For Pastoral emergencies, please contact Rev. Ron Long (204) 489-6457 or randjlong@shaw.ca
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FRIDAY, JAN 3 BOARD GAMES NIGHT
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Ring in 2020 right with a night of Board Games on Friday, January 3 at 7pm! All gaming abilities and ages welcome!
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REMINDER ABOUT OUR NEW OFFERING ENVELOPES
- for everyone who is on PAD giving (automatic Withdrawals from you Bank Account), there are no longer individual envelopes for the "Special weeks" such as Lenten services, Thanksgiving or Christmas services. If you are attending a service, and did not bring an envelope from home, don't worry - there are plenty of blank ones in the pews.
- there is no longer a date on the envelopes, which means that they can be used for any Sunday. Your giving can be tracked by the envelope number (1 - 400), or by your name. It is helpful if you would put a date on your Giving Envelope.
In future, when you use a pew envelope, please make sure that either your Name, your Giving Envelope number (if you remember), and the Date is on the envelope. This will make it much easier for the Counters and the staff credit your charitable giving for the year.
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Sunday School resumes on Sunday, January 12. We hope all teachers and students enjoyed their holiday break! Children ages 3 - grade 8 welcome!
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Please submit items to Michelle for the next edition of the Jan/Feb RE:MARKS NEWSLETTER by Jan 10. Items can be sent to newsletter@stmarkslutheran.ca
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Click HERE to view the January 2020 worship duty schedule.
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The January - March 2020 Meals on Wheels schedule is availbale for viewing HERE.
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Employment Opportunity at St. Mark’s
We are seeking a part-time custodian to extend our current custodial service. Responsibilities would include general cleaning of the church interior and seasonal care of our sidewalks and lawn.
For more information, please speak to Brian Lorch, Council Chair (204-489-1054 or councilchair@stmarklutheran.ca). The deadline for applications is January 6, 2020.
CLICK HERE to view the full page job posting.
Please share this with anyone you think may be interested in the position.
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ST. MARK'S BREAKFAST SAT. JANUARY 11 @ 8:30AM
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St. Mark's breakfast that was scheduled for Jan 4 is cancelled; it is re-scheduled for Jan 11 (Saturday) at 8:30 - 10 AM and there will be a presentation of 40 minutes on a lecture by Richard Rohr on the “ Spiritual Metaphor of Light”. We hope that you will join us for good food, conversation and fellowship.
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HAVE YOU LOST IT IN 2019?
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Year end Lost and Found bounty is plentiful! Have a look at the photo and see if any of the above items are yours to claim - we have water bottles, shoes, re-usable bags and a few hoodies and jackets. Lost & Found bin is located in the coat closet next to the robes. Hoodies and jackets can found on hangers in the closet.
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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
- donations of new socks and underwear for the Urban
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Our Worship & Support Statistics
December 24, 2019 Attendance: 240 (4pm)/102 (7pm)
General - $15,171; Memorial - $40; CLWR - $540
Sunday December 29, 2019 Attendance: 58
General - $7,844; Meals at the Urban - $75
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Happening January 5-12
2nd Sunday in Christmas
Mark Your Calendars Please
"font-size:12px">MNO Youth Service at St.Stephen & St. Bede
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| Day |
Time |
Event / Meeting |
| Sun Jan 5 |
10AM |
Sunday Worship Service |
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5PM |
MNO Youth Service at St.Stephen & St. Bede |
| Tues Jan 7 |
4:45PM |
Archimedes Math |
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7PM |
Social Ministry meeting |
| Wed Jan 8 |
3-6PM |
Sanctuary Use |
| Thur Jan 9 |
4-7PM |
Sanctuary Use |
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4:45-6PM |
Archimedes Math |
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7:30PM |
Music Ministry rehearsal |
| Fri Jan 10 |
4-6PM |
Sanctuary Use |
| Sat Jan 11 |
8:30AM |
St. Mark's Breakfast |
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10-11:15AM |
Archimedes Math |
| Sun Jan 12 |
9AM |
Children's Choir rehearsal |
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10AM |
Sunday Worship Service + Sunday School |
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1-4PM |
Village Green Dancers |
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Serving this week and next
| Duty |
January 5 |
January 12 |
| Lector |
Mark Irvine |
Lori Nelson |
| Ushers |
Milt From & Amy Irvine |
Rob Nelson & Rudy Roman |
| Worship Assistant |
Lesley Graff |
Sarah Harrington |
| Communion Prep |
Judy Long |
Ed Mann |
| Communion Assistant |
Verle-Ann Irvine |
Stephen Sauer |
| Acolyte |
Lyn Gingrich |
Mark Sachvie |
| Greeter |
Judy Grossman & Jeff Cook |
Dave Sachvie & Daniel Corzo |
| PowerPoint |
Janice Clarke |
Allen Harrington |
| Sound |
Ed Mann |
Marijus Timmerman |
| Counters |
Judy Grossman & Laurel Thorlacious |
Dave Sachvie & Blair Graff |
| Coffee |
Wade Quehe |
Iris Daniels |
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. Click here for the JANUARY 2020 schedule.
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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