Marshall's Newsletter for the week of February 9, 2020

This Sunday - February 9, 2020

Join us for worship this Sunday as Rev. Kevin Taylor leads our services at 9am with our Contemporary Band or at 10:30 with our Chancel Choir.

After the service, join us for a variety of soups including split pea and beef barley. Of course there will be a vegetarian selection too! Children 10 and under are free. We will begin serving at 11:30. Cost is $15 per person. Tickets will be one sale at the door. THANK YOU as always--your Outreach Team.

Upcoming Services

February 9, 16, 23 - Two Services (9am & 10:30am) with Rev. Kevin

LIVING ROCK FOOD DRIVE: We will be collecting food for the Living Rock again on February 9th. There is a need for canned fruit and vegetables; while out grocery shopping please consider adding an extra can or two to your cart to assist this ministry!

VESPERS SERVICE: The Choir will be offering a Vespers Service by Candlelight on Sunday, February 23rd at 4:00pm. Vespers is a sunset evening prayer service and will be structured around the Transfiguration of our Lord through hymns, psalms, scripture canticles and anthems of the 20th century composers. All members of the congregation and community at large are encouraged to attend. Many people in their busy lives are looking for a place of quiet rest and their service will provide spiritual refreshment through reflective and meditative worship.

PASTORAL CARE

If you are aware of someone in our congregation that would benefit from a visit or call from our Pastoral Care Team, kindly let the office know so that we can ensure that all of our member's needs are being met.

For Pastoral Care Emergencies please contact Rev. Kevin at: 905-979-1751 (please note the new phone number)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BROADVIEW SUBSCRIPTIONS

It's that time of year to subscribe to or renew The United Church Broadview magazine. It contains socially relevant articles, both Christian and secular. If we order as a group member of Marshall, the annual cost is very reasonable at $25.00. Please notify Patty Cheshire or Henrietta in the office, with your payment for this excellent journal. All orders and money must be in the office NO LATER THAN February 10, 2020.

ANCASTER FOOD DRIVE

Again this year Marshall will have a team of people participating in the annual Ancaster Food Drive. On Saturday morning, February 29 we will distribute flyers to homes on our routes informing people about the Food Drive. On Saturday morning, March 7 we will do the food pickup for delivery to the Ancaster Fairgrounds. If you would be willing to help on one or both of these dates, please sign the list on the foyer notice board or contact Dave Putnam (dputnam0369@gmail.com).

INCLEMENT WEATHER

It's that time of year when the weather can be a little tricky. If the weather makes it unsafe for worship notices of cancellation will be made in the following ways:

- The Church's phone message will state that church is cancelled (905-648-4631)

- An email will be sent out to those that subscribe to our Newsletter

- Our website and our Social Media (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram)will be updated

CELEBRATE WITH FLOWERS

All who wish to remember a loved one, celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any special life event, please consider celebrating with flowers or a plant to beautify the sanctuary. There is a calendar beside Henrietta's office door for you to choose a Sunday. Thank you for letting us celebrate with you and for helping create a happy, caring ambiance in our church. If you have any questions or have the gift of floral arranging and would like to join the Flower Committee, please contact Claire Aiken-Brya at clareaikenbryja@hotmail.com.

NEW PHOTO DIRECTORY for 2020!

It has been over 5 years since we did our last photo directory so we feel it is time for an update. For all those who book a sitting, you will receive a free directory and free 8x10 picture. There is no obligation to purchase a photo package when you book a sitting. Allot 30-45 minutes for the sitting. Sign-up sheets will be in the foyer this Sunday. There are still lots of times available, please remember to sign up or contact the office for a date and time!

SITTINGS: Feb. 10-14 from 1:30pm-8:30pm

Apr. 24 1:30-8:30pm

Apr. 25 9:30am-4:00pm

Small Groups at Marshall

Wednesdays at 1 pm in The Gathering Place: Making Sense of the Bible

Join our small group study of Adam Hamilton's book and DVD, Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today.

This six-week series will expand on our previous study of 30 Days To Understanding the Bible, focusing on the following topics:

Week 5 - Feb. 12: Violence, Suffering, and Other Troubling Issues

Week 6 - Feb. 19: Wrestling with Issues of Sexuality and Relationships

Books will be available weekday mornings from the church office or on Sunday in the foyer. Cost is $20.

Meetings are on Wednesdays at 1 pm in the Gathering Place

Don't have time to read the book? No problem!

The DVD lessons will give you enough information to participate in the discussion, so everyone is welcome to come to any sessions they choose.

Wednesdays at 7 pm in The Gathering Place: Sermon Scripture Study

Would you like to get more out of the sermons on Sundays? Or do you wonder how Kevin develops such fantastic messages each week? Join Pastor Kevin on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm in the Gathering Place to dig deeper into the Bible passages for the upcoming Sunday.

Everyone welcome.

From the Library

The following new books have been purchased for the library:

Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer by Richard Rohr

Governance and Ministry by Dan Hotchkiss

My Year of Living Spiritually by Anne Bokma

A Pilgrimage to Eternity by Timothy Egan

Universal Spirit: The Seasons of the Christian Year in the Company of Northrop Frye by Don Collett

Check the book shelf in The Gathering Place to browse through these books and sign one out if you wish. On the shelf with them are reviews of 3 of these books from the United Church magazine Broadview. As the reviews suggest, these books would be excellent for readers taking time to think about their faith journey. Pat McKnight

Rental Facilities

Have an upcoming event and not sure where to host it? Why not rent the Gathering Room for smaller functions or the Hall for your larger event? Contact the office for information about rates and availability.

Seniors' Social

Please join us on Monday from 1-2:30 in the Gathering Place for a cup of coffee or tea and a sweet and enjoy the company of other Seniors in our community. We will have a special speaker on Feb. 17. Ella, who works at Highgate, will be coming to present pictures and information about her visit to Guatemala and surrounding area as part of a medical mission trip. Please join us!

From the Church Office.....

Income tax receipts are available and will be in the foyer of the church on the table. Can't make it this Sunday but in the area? Come pick it up at the office during business hours. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Vacation Alert: I will be out of the office February 11 - February 19. Any announcements for the February 16th newsletter and bulletin will need to be in to me by the 10th. Thank you!

EVENTS

Community Events

JOIN US FOR A HAMILTON PRESBYTERY REUNION: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2020 at Emmanuel United Church 871 UPPER Ottawa St in Hamilton. Our guest speaker will be Suzanne Berliner Weiss Survivor, Activist and Author. Suzanne will visit the mass initiatives that saved three-quarters of Jews under Nazi rule in her native France and consider how the principle of solidarity that saved her life can help us face the world's challenges today. Suzanna will have her book "Holocaust to Resistance, My Journey" available for sale that evening. Tickets are available for dinner by Emailing hampresresource@gmail.com or calling Hamilton Presbytery Resource Centre at 905-318-5289 (messages may be left on answering machine.) Please indicate if you are vegetarian. Cost of dinner is $15.00 Reservations for dinner due NO Later than Thursday February 20th. We will gather at 5:30 with dinner at 6:00. The program will start at 7:00. You are welcome to join us for the program only.

A weekend with John Dominic Crossan - Westdale United Church on Friday and Saturday, April 3 &4, 2020. The topic is: Human Evolution and Christian Faith...the Meaning and Challenge of Resurrection. More information can be found on the Community Events bulletin board.

T: (905) 648-4631 W: www.mmuc.org E: marshallmemorial@gmail.com