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Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent. At 9am our Contemporary Service is joined by the Band and at 10:30am our Traditional Service is joined by our Choir.
Please see Rev Étienne's invitation:
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The flowers in the sanctuary are from the Radigan family in loving memory of Marnie Radigan.
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Please support the Living Rock Ministries this Sunday by donating food to the youth in the Hamilton area. They are always in need of pasta sauce, canned fruit and canned vegetables.
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Experiencing Spiritual Practices for Advent - each week will focus on an Advent Theme: Hope, Peace, Joy & Love. Join Rev Étienne Monday evenings from 6-7pm on December 10 & 17 or Judy VanDuzer on Wednesdays from 1:30-3pm on December 12 & 19.
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Join us 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.
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Outreach will be selling Chocolate Bark to raise funds for the White Gift Fund to support Wesley and The Living Rock. As in the past , we will have 3 varieties of chocolate, with almonds, peppermint and craisins. The bags of Bark will sell for $6.00 each. New this year we will also have homemade fruit cake! Sales will take place Sunday, December 9, 2018.
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On Saturday, December 8, 2018 Marshall Men's will attend the Breakfast & Jam at Bowman United Church
880 Garner Rd E., Ancaster.
Meet in Bowman U.C parking lot at 9 a.m. The cost is
$10 per person.
Come and enjoy a great breakfast, excellent music and a little time to relax and connect with each other.
Let Dave Putnam know (
dputnam@cogeco.ca
) if you plan to attend.
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During worship each Sunday we consider how our abilities, experience, passions, and spiritual gifts could be used as part of the ministry of Marshall Church. If you aren't already involved, perhaps you would like to share your talents in a regular or even an occasional way. There are opportunities to be involved with other team members in planning worship, developing Christian education programs, outreach in our community, helping with technical support and communications, caring for our staff, caring for others in our church community, guiding the church in financial matters, taking care of our church property, welcoming others through coffee and conversation, or in some other way that would be a good fit for you. Give it some thought. If you would like to be part of one of these ministries at Marshall, contact Dave Putnam, Nominations Team (905-648-4786 or dputnam@cogeco.ca) to make your interest known.
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We ask that any and all Announcements that need to be in the Newsletter/Bulletin and those that are to be made off the pulpit Sunday morning are in to the office and Rev. Étienne by 9am Thursday morning. This provides us with sufficient time to ensure that they are placed where they need to be and that sufficient time is set aside Sunday during the service. Emergencies or illness is always the exception. Thank you for your assistance.
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Thank you to all who have volunteered to serve Communion. There are still some spots at both the 9am and 10:30am services that have yet to be filled. The sign up sheets are located on the bulletin board across from the Offices for those who haven't had a chance to pick a time slot.
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Miracle of Jesus - Journey to the Bethlehem Marketplace
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Ways You Can Serve:
POSTCARDS:
We still have some postcards for distribution. If you would be willing to take some, please pick them up in the foyer.
VOLUNTEERS:
Your volunteer packages are ready for pick-up in the foyer December 9. If you will not be at church this Sunday, please contact the church to arrange a time to come by and get it.
BAKERS:
Please bring your 2-3 dozen NUT FREE cookies or bars to the church on either Friday, December 14 in the morning or Saturday, December 15 AT 9 AM. Please deliver them in a container with your name on it if you would like your container returned. There is no need to arrange them on plates as our volunteers will be putting an assortment on trays for the event.
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On December 7th we will be hosting our annual Guy's Christmas Luncheon for Choices and, new this year, for the Learning Centre in Dundas. There will be many opportunities for you to donate items for the luncheon, for the goodie bags Santa will hand out or for monetary gifts to help make this special event happen. There will also be opportunities to help serve or clean up, etc. Signup sheets will be posted on the UCW Bulletin Board in the Hallway. We appreciate all of your kindness and generosity once again. Please speak with Linda Craig at 905-648-1671 if you have any questions. Thank You!
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As you know Joy Day is Dec 8th! Please be there no later than 10:00! if you are in need of a ride please let me know! I know many of you are carpooling!! If you need to text me my # is 905 921 7882, my landline is 519 304 3710. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I am looking so forward to seeing all of you for a lovely day full of JOY!!!!
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The Chancel Choir will be presenting "Sing Christmas" on Sunday, December 9th at 3:00pm. Orchestral members will be present as well as a special guest, Jason Hales. Following the concert you will be treated to the choir's famous appetizers and refreshments will be served. Don't forget to mark this popular even on your calendar.
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The Sunday School will be holding a Christmas Craft Sale on Sunday, December 9th between the two services. The money raised will support our World Vision Foster Child, Jenny Mae. The children have been working hard making all the crafts and ornaments with the goal of raising $300.
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The UCW will be having a Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 14th at noon. Tickets are still available. Everyone is welcome to attend, please bring a friend!
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Sign up sheets for December, January, February and March will be on the desk in the foyer for Readers for our upcoming services. Please consider signing up and contributing to our services!
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From the Marshall Library:
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While you are visiting in the Gathering Place over coffee and goodies, have a look at the Marshall Library Book Shelf for some children's Christmas reading. You are welcome to sign these out over the season of Advent!
Pat McKnight
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Wesley Christmas & Holiday Store
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There is information on the bulletin board in the hall pertaining to the Wesley Christmas Store. A monetary donation is always appreciated, or consider donating your time, groceries, or gifts to those in need in the Hamilton Area.
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18 pack of Utterly Buttery Microwaveable Scout Popcorn is available for purchase for $20.00. 40% of sales goes directly to Ancaster Scouting. Please contact Jennifer on 905 304 7780 or jenniferayres@hotmail.com to arrange delivery.
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An email went out this week from the office to the Chairs of the various committees at Marshall regarding the Annual Report for 2018. If you are the Chair of a committee and should have received it, but did not, please contact the office at
marshallmemorial@gmail.com
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