Marshall's Newsletter for the week of September 15th, 2019

Thoughts and Prayers

In our thoughts and prayers is Rev. Étienne.

This Sunday

Join us this Sunday at 10am as we celebrate Communion.

Communion Servers: Bob & Lynda Drennan, Leslie Johnston and Linda Craig

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

To everyone who sent cards, left phone messages and prayers, I am Chemo Free and Cancer Free. God bless each and everyone of you!

Maureen Jaggard

Upcoming Services

September 22 & 29 - Two Services (9am & 10:30) with Rev. Kevin
October 6 - Combined Communion Service at 10am with Rev. Kevin
October 13 - Two Services (9am & 10:30) with Rev. Kevin
October 20 - Anniversary Sunday - combined 10am Service led by Rev. Joyce Pearce
October 27 - Two Services (9am & 10:30) with Rev. Kevin

Celebration of Life for Joan Roscoe

There will be a Celebration of Life for Joan Roscoe, a long time member of Marshall on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 2pm here at Marshall.

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: 519-688-6950

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Take Marshall with you....if you can't make it to church but want to stay in touch and worship with us, watch the Livestream of the 10am service on our website at mmuc.org . Previous services are also available on the website as well.

Office Hours

The Church Office will be open from 9am-12pm, Monday to Friday.

The office will be closed September 11-13. I will be checking messages and emails but on a very limited basis.

Small Group Bible Study

Looking to dig a little deeper into the Scripture that is being discussed during Sunday's Service? Join a Small Group Bible Studay at either 11-12:00 or 7-8:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Seniors' Social

Seniors' Social is starting back up on September 16th! We are looking forward to seeing you at 1-2:30pm . Come and enjoy coffee or tea and something sweet. Meet and greet and share friendly conversations with your fellow seniors from the community.

October 2019 - 15 Minutes a Day that will Change Your Life

Reading and reflecting on scripture is the #1 catalyst that will help you grow in your faith. But, let's face it, the Bible is a big, intimidating book.

Weirdly, feeling they don't understand the Bible is actually one of the biggest barriers people identify that stops them from reading the Bible!

That's why we're going to embark together on an introductory tour of scripture. Easy-peasy, a few minutes a day, a few steps at a time.

30 Days to Understanding the Bible: Unlock the Scriptures in 15 Minutes a Day is our guidebook. Author Max Anders will clearly and concisely walk us through the Bible using straightforward language, charts and diagrams, and helpful summaries. There's even a short self-test at the end of each chapter to make sure you caught the major points.

Pick up a copy at church ($25) or order your copy from Amazon or Indigo and be ready to go on October 1st!

30 Days to Understanding the Bible: Unlock the Scriptures in 15 Minutes a Day

by Max Anders

30th Anniversary Expanded Edition (yellow cover)

Here's the links you'll need to order your own book: Amazon or Indigo

*E-book not recommended due to the charts, diagrams and graphics in the book

EVENTS

Marshall Events

Soup Sunday

Come and enjoy our "Soup Sunday" on October 6, 2019 at 11:45am. Enjoy soup, rolls, tea, coffee and dessert.

Socks for the Rock and Others

We will be collecting children and adult socks during the month of October. They will be distributed to the Living Rock and Wesley Centre. Socks are useful to those in need all year round. So let's see how many we can amass in our sock basket! Thank you for your support - the Outreach team.

Community Events

Ancaster Community Services - Backback Drive

With rising costs, some families in our community can't afford new backpacks and school supplies. Ancaster Community Services is collecting items. See the link for what they need.

Spirituality Reconnection to Mother Earth

Tuesday September 17, 2019 from 9:30 - 3:30
Hamilton Presbytery Resource Centre and Horseshoe Right Relations
and Indigenous Justice
Five Oaks Centre, 1 Bethel Road, Paris ON
Cost $45.00 per person or $40.00 for groups of 3 or more
Flyer and registration information will be available in August.
For more information contact Hamilton Presbytery Resource at
hampresresource@gmail.com

Song of the Grand - St. James United Church

In Honouring the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, St. James United Church, Waterdown presents: Song of the Grand , a local WWII musical love story, & Roast Beef Dinner with cash bar (wine & beer)

Date: Sunday, September 22, 2019

Place: St James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr, Waterdown

Doors open: 5pm Dinner: 5:30pm Performance: 7pm

Dinner + Performance $30; Performance only $15

Tickets: 905 689 6223 or stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca

Limited seating; reserve early.

Ancaster Community Services - Riding for Refuge

Ancaster Community Services will once again be "Riding for Refuge" on
October 5, 2019! This year, donations from the ride will go towards subsidizing meals for seniors and community members who require emergency food support. Through our Meals on Wheels and Frozen Meals program, nutritious meals are provided daily to increase food security for vulnerable seniors. These programs give individuals the dignity to choose what food options are best for them. ACS provides a wide variety of community programs including a babysitting course, transportation for seniors, a food bank, good food box program,
and a youth employment service.

Happening at Marshall this week:

Sunday: 10:00am Communion Services with Rev. Kevin

Monday: 10am Seniors' Social

7pm M&P Meeting

7pm Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday: 10:30am Prayer Group

Wednesday: 11am Small Group Bible Study

7pm Small Group Bible Study

Thursday: 7pm Choir

Saturday: 6pm Ancaster Swing Dance Open House - Bake Sale by the Outreach Committee

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