WHAT'S HAPPENING as of Dec. 31 2008

SKI WEEKEND INVITATION: An invitation has been extended from Peace Lutheran in Vernon for a Ski Weekend for February 20-22, 2009. They are incredibly excited about once again opening their doors to you for this weekend. In addition to downhill skiing, there are two members of the congregation offering to give cross country ski lessons to those who would rather cross-country ski. Both people are certified ski instructors and are willing to teach anyone interested in learning. They will have enough room for the first 100 people who respond. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Rick Schulz at plpastor@shaw.ca or by phone at 250-545-5787.

FOOD BANK: Our Food Bank ministry served 63 families in December! As a result, our cupboards and coffers are empty. The next food bank will be held Tuesday, January 13th. Financial contributions are needed and will be much appreciated...

YEAR END REPORTS are needed!

Dates
Tue Jan 6......1:15 pm Finance Meeting
...............3:15 pm Worship Meeting
Sun Jan 11.....3:15 pm Columbia View Service
Wed Jan 7......7:00 pm Trail Bible Study @ Beth T’s
...............Church Committee Meeting
Tue Jan 13.....9:30 am Food Bank
...............1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Beth T’s

Office Hours: Tue-Thur. 9:00 am - noon

Readings for 1st Sunday after Epiphany: Genesis 1: 1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19: 1-7; Mark 1: 4-11. Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

WHAT'S HAPPENING as of Dec. 24

PRAYER HOT SPOT: Please pray for those separated from loved ones —especially in the armed forces.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS On The Altar Are Placed There By:
The Altar Guild
Audrey D. in memory of loved ones
Laurie I. in memory of loved ones
Shirley L. & Patty S. in loving memory of Duane, Hank, Bill & Dorothy
Edith & Herm P. in memory of loved ones
Truant/Aitken/Pitman families in memory of loved ones
Betty W. in memory of loved ones
Jean Y. in thanksgiving
& Others

2009 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: The 2009 envelopes are at the back of the church for pick-up. If anyone was missed or wants to start envelopes for tax purposes, please contact Christina Goss at 364-1209.

SKI WEEKEND INVITATION: An invitation has been extended from Peace Lutheran in Vernon for a Ski Weekend for February 20-22, 2009. They are incredibly excited about once again opening their doors to you for this weekend. In addition to downhill skiing, there are two members of the congregation offering to give cross country ski lessons to those who would rather cross-country ski. Both people are certified ski instructors and are willing to teach anyone interested in learning. They will have enough room for the first 100 people who respond. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Rick Schulz at plpastor@shaw.ca or by phone at 250-545-5787.

YEAR END REPORTS ARE NOW DUE!

DATES
Sun Dec 28.......8:00 am Eucharist
.................10:00 am Carols & Lessons
Tue Dec 30.......Pastoral Visitors Meeting cancelled
Wed Dec 31.......10 am Service cancelled
Tue Jan 6........1:15 pm Finance Meeting
.................3:15 pm Worship Meeting
Wed Jan 7........7:00 pm Trail Bible Study @ Beth T’s
.................Church Committee Meeting
Tue Jan 13.......9:30 am Food Bank

Office Hours next week: Tue-Wed. 9:00 am - noon. Canon Neil will be off the week of December 29th. In Case of Pastoral Emergency, please contact Rev. Garwood Russell 250-367-7578

Canon Neil wishes you all a very happy Christmas and God’s blessing in all you do in the New Year.

WHAT'S HAPPENING As of Dec. 18

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to all the performers in our pageant.

ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED FOR SNOWBOARD COACH: Busy Snowboard Coach from Proctor looking for winter accommodation in Rossland or Trail. Room and Board or access to kitchen. For more details talk to Valerie or Len 364-0358

PRAYER HOT SPOT: Please pray all those traveling over Christmas.

TURKEY DOLLARS AT CHRISTMAS: Ferraro’s will credit our Food Bank with the total amount of Turkey dollars we submit at Christmas. If you collect Turkey dollars and don’t plan to use them, please put them in the green Ferraro Food slips bag in the Narthex!

ALTAR GUILD REQUESTS DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: The Altar Guild is requesting donations for Christmas flowers. Please see Nancy L., Gayle M. or Christina G. and write the information in the Flower Book in the Narthex, thanks!

DATES
Sun Dec 21...3:00 pm Blue Christmas Service @ Trail Alliance Church
Wed Dec 24...7:00 pm Christmas Eucharist
.............11:00 pm Christmas Eucharist
Thur Dec 25..9:00 am Informal Christmas Eucharist
Sun Dec 28...8:00 am Eucharist
.............10:00 am Carols & Lessons
Tue Dec 30...Pastoral Visitors Meeting cancelled
Wed Jan 7....7:00 pm Trail Bible Study @ Beth Truant’s
Tue Jan 14...9:30 am Food Bank

Office Hours: Tue-Thur. 9:00 am - noon

READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE: Isaiah 52: 7-1; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1: 1-4, (5-12); John 1: 1-14. Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

WHAT'S HAPPENING as of Dec. 3

PRAYER HOT SPOT: Please pray for our Food Bank clients that they may keep well over the Christmas season.

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to Edith P. and everyone who made St. Andrew’s Day such a success!

THE JESSE TREE: We will be collecting unwrapped gifts for the TGIF people. Some examples of gifts would be hats, gloves, scarves, socks, toiletries, special coffees, tea, candy, writing paper, pens etc. Please place the gifts in the box provided under the tree. They will be picked up the week of Dec 22nd.

ALTAR GUILD REQUESTS DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: The Altar Guild is requesting donations for Christmas flowers. Please see Nancy L., Gayle M. or Christina G. and write the information in the Flower Book in the Narthex, thanks!

ADVENT STUDY SESSIONS CONTINUE: “Spirituality Today”. 2 more Thursdays—Dec.11th, 18th Your Choice: 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in Lower Hall.

CHRISTMAS FOOD BANK—TUES. DEC. 9TH. Our coffers are very low. Your financial contributions are much appreciated! Donations of canned meat are also needed.

TURKEY DOLLARS AT CHRISTMAS: Ferraro’s will credit our Food Bank with the total amount of Turkey dollars we submit at Christmas. If you collect Turkey dollars and don’t plan to use them, please put them in the green Ferraro Food slips bag in the Narthex!

Canon Neil always welcomes opportunities to connect with members of our community. If you would like a phone call or visit, please speak to him or contact his cell #231-0124.

Readings for Advent 3: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126; I Thessalonians. 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28. Music: Dr. Paul Crawford.

Dates
Tue Dec 9 ..........10:45 am Christmas Food Bank
....................1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Dora F’s
Wed Dec 10 .........7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting
Wed Dec 17 .........11:15 am Columbia View Service
Thur Dec 18 ........10:30 am Rosewood Service
Sun Dec 21 .........10:00 am One Service Only—Pageant
Wed Dec 24 .........7:00 pm Christmas Eucharist
....................11:00 pm Christmas Eucharist
Thur Dec 25 ........9:00 am Informal Christmas Eucharist
Sun Dec 28 .........8:00 am Eucharist
....................10:00 am Carols & Lessons

Office Hours: Tue-Thur. 9:00 am - noon