Worship with us this Sunday at our 9:00am service with our Contemporary Band or 10:30am with the Marshall Chancel Choir.

January 22, 2020, 7-8pm sharp Candlelight Communion Service:  an evening to embrace the prayer that Jesus taught us!  Please invite and bring a friend!

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)

All members and adherents are invited to attend the 66th Annual General Meeting of the Marshall Memorial congregation, which will be held on Sunday February 2nd  in the Fellowship Hall. Stop in at 9am for breakfast served by the Men of Marshall, followed by a combined communion  service and annual meeting to review the Annual Report for 2019 and conduct the business of the congregation, including approving the slate of officers, financial statements for 2019, and the proposed budget for 2019.  The 2019 Annual Report is available here. Black and White copies of the Report are on the desk in the front foyer for those that do not have computer access.

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

Join us February 9, 2020  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 on sale between services on January 19 and 26 and after the annual General meeting on February 2. Please buy your tickets early so we can prepare the appropriate number of  delicious soups, sandwiches  and treats needed to make your lunch the best it can be!! THANK YOU as always--your Outreach Team

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

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 2 - Jan. 22: Making Sense of the New Testament

Week 3 - Jan. 29: Questions about the Nature of Scripture

Week 4 - Feb. 5: The Bible and Science

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. 

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

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.

LAST CALL:  Did you bring in goodies for Guy's Luncheon or for Journey to Bethlehem?  Kindly pick up your containers which are on the counter just outside of the kitchen.  Items not claimed by Monday the 20th will be given a new home.  Thanks!

Have you moved?  Gotten a new email address?  No longer have a land line and just use a cell #?  Kindly let the office know so that we can ensure our records are current.  Tax receipts will be going out early February and we would like to ensure that you get yours!

For those accessing this Newsletter from our website, if you are not receiving our weekly email and would like to,  send me an email and I will add you to our list.  We also send out the occasional email regarding special events and in the event that service is cancelled due to the weather.

Island Dreams Dinner Dance:  Dreaming of the sunny south? We're bringing the islands to you! Join us Saturday, Feb 1st for Island Dreams Dinner/Dance; a 3-course Caribbean-inspired dinner served buffet style. Cash bar and raffle. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. From 8-10 pm, dance to or just enjoy the music of InfraRed, an upbeat party band playing contemporary music with Caribbean flair! Limited seating, tickets $40 per person; 905-689-6223, stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca.

 

Still dreaming of getting away? Raffle tickets available now for a $3000 gift card from CAA to use for your choice of travel, products or services. Only 60 tickets available for $100 each; great odds! Draw to be held at Island Dreams Dinner Dance on Sat Feb 1st; proceeds in support of St. James United Church and Youth Unlimited. Contact the church office to get your ticket now! 905-689-6233 or stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca

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