WHAT'S HAPPENING as of March 25 2009

PRAYER HOT SPOT: Please pray for our young families.

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to our Finance Team: Richard, Christina, Jeri, Pat, Peggy, Gord.

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST SCHEDULES (Apr-Jun) are Ready for Pick-Up - in the Narthex & Church Mailboxes.

ALTAR GUILD REQUESTS FLOWER DONATIONS FOR EASTER. Please give donation to Nancy L., Gayle M. or Christina G. Place your name & “In Memory Of” in the Flower Book In The Narthex.

ASSISTANCE FOR SIMON & JUNO SHENSTONE: The home of Simon and Juno Shenstone caught fire and burned to the ground. Fortunately, they were not home at the time and so, unharmed. But, all their possessions were lost and the home was not insured. The diocesan family is offering prayer and support.
If you would like to make a donation to assist the Shenstones, you may send your gift to the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund at the Synod Office and in the memo line on the cheque write “Shenstone”. You will receive a receipt for the donation and the gift will be quickly forwarded.

ROSES: Catherine Wetmore will have rose bushes available from her garden. Catherine will be doing a renovation on her rose bed and is happy to share the roses she is removing. Please contact her if you are interested.

Readings for Palm Sunday:
Liturgy of the Palms: Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29; Mark 11: 1-11
Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50: 4-9a; Psalm 31: 9-16; Philippians 2: 5-11; Mark 14: 1-15:47
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

LENTEN STUDY—SPIRITUALITY TOOL KIT: Thursday @ 2:30 In the Church Sanctuary. 2 more sessions: March 26 and April 2nd.

MAUNDY THURSDAY AGAPE MEAL: April 9th @ 6:00 p.m. Please sign the attendance sheet in Narthex. Also sign-ups for:
Set-Up –Wed. Apr. 8th @ 4:00 p.m.
Veggie Prep –Thur. Apr. 9th @ noon
Supplying Bread & Wine
Tidy-Up

WORKSHOP—’GOD’S MISSION FOR US’: Dr. Richard Leggett (from VST). Fri, April 24th: 6:30—9:00 / Sat, April 25: 9:30—4:30 at St. John’s Anglican Church, Fruitvale. Cost is a bargain for such a distinguished presenter---$25 Early Bird by April 12, or $30 after that. Please register early! For more information contact Douglas or Elizabeth Lewis at 367-0145 or email douglas_lewis@telus.net.

DATES
Tue Mar 31...10:30 am Pastoral Visitors’ Meeting
.............1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Laura H’s
Wed Apr 1....7:00 pm Trail Bible Study @ Nancy L’s
Sun Apr 5....3:30 pm Columbia View Service
Tue Apr 7....10:30 am Poplar Ridge Service
Thur Apr 9...10:30 am Rosewood Service
.............6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service
Fri Apr 10...10:00 am Stations of the Cross
Sun Apr 12...10:00 am Easter Sunday—One Service Only
Tue Apr 14...10:45 am Food Bank
.............Kootenay Music Festival—Tuesday thru
..................Thursday
Wed Apr 15...7:00 pm Trail Bible Study @ Shirley C’s
Thur Apr 16..Choir Practice cancelled
Tue Apr 21...1:15 pm Finance Meeting
Wed Apr 22...11:15 am Columbia View Service
.............7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting
Thur Apr 23..10:30 am Rosewood Service
Sun Apr 26...3:30 pm Poplar Ridge Service
Tue Apr 28...10:30 am Pastoral Visitor’s Meeting
Sat May 2....1:00 pm Memorial Service for Pat Cross

Office Hours : Tuesday–Thursday. 9:00 am - noon

WHAT'S HAPPENING as of March 21:

PRAYER HOT SPOT: Please pray for our new church committee.

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to everyone who serves on our sub-committees.

MAUNDY THURSDAY AGAPE MEAL: April 9th @ 6:00 p.m. Please sign the attendance sheet in Narthex. Also sign-ups for:
Set-Up – Wed., Apr. 8th @ 4:00 p.m.
Veggie Prep –Thur. Apr. 9th @ noon
Supplying Bread & Wine
Tidy-Up

LENTEN STUDY—SPIRITUALITY TOOL KIT: Thursdays @ 2:30 In the Church Sanctuary. 2 more sessions: March 26th & April 2

WORKSHOP—’GOD’S MISSION FOR US’, Dr. Richard Leggett (from VST). Fri, April 24th: 6:30—9:00 / Sat, April 25: 9:30—4:30 at St. John’s Anglican Church, Fruitvale. Cost is a bargain for such a distinguished presenter---$25 Early Bird by April 12, or $30 after that. Please register early! For more information contact Douglas or Elizabeth Lewis at 367-0145 or email douglas_lewis@telus.net.

ASSISTANCE FOR SIMON & JUNO SHENSTONE: The home of Simon and Juno Shenstone caught fire and burned to the ground. Fortunately, they were not home at the time and so, unharmed. But, all their possessions were lost and the home was not insured. The diocesan family is offering prayer and support.
If you would like to make a donation to assist the Shenstones, you may send your gift to the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund at the Synod Office and in the memo line on the cheque write “Shenstone”. You will receive a receipt for the donation and the gift will be quickly forwarded.

ALTAR GUILD REQUESTS FLOWER DONATIONS FOR EASTER: Please give donation to Nancy L., Gayle M. or Christina G. Place your name & “In Memory Of” in the Flower Book In The Narthex.

SPECIAL FOOD BANK REQUEST: 65 recipients attended the recent Food Bank! Normally, we have approximately 35-40 visiting. This was by far the largest group we’ve served. We scrambled to find enough food for all. Thanks for your generous offerings last Sunday! Food and Financial Gifts are still needed to prepare for the next time (Tue., April 14th)

DATES
Tue Mar 24....1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Carroll M’s
..............3:15 pm Worship Meeting
Tue Mar 31....10:30 am Pastoral Visitors’ Meeting
..............1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Laura H’s
Wed Apr 1.....7:00 pm Trail Bible Study @ Shepley’s, Montrose
Sun Apr 5.....3:30 pm Columbia View Service
Tue Apr 7.....10:30 am Poplar Ridge Service
Thur Apr 9....6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service
Fri Apr 10....10:00 am Stations of the Cross
Sun Apr 12....10:00 am Easter Sunday—One Service Only
Tue Apr 14....10:45 am Food Bank
KOOTENAY MUSIC FESTIVAL—
.....TUESDAY APR 14 THRU THURSDAY APR 16
Thur Apr 16...Choir Practice cancelled
Wed Apr 22....11:15 am Columbia View Service
Thur Apr 23...10:30 am Rosewood Service
Sun Apr 26....3:30 Poplar Ridge Service

Office Hours : Tuesday–Thursday. 9:00 am - noon

Readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent: Jeremiah 31: 31-34; Psalm 51: 1-12; Hebrews 5: 5-10; John 12: 20-33. Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

WHAT'S HAPPENING As Of March 11 2009:

SPECIAL APPEAL FROM OUR FOOD BANK: Yesterday, we had 65 people visit. The usual number is 35-40, so this large number was unexpected. We scrambled to gather enough food for everyone. Consequently the cupboards are empty, empty! The next Food Bank is April 14th. Your gifts of food and finances are much needed, please!

LENTEN STUDY—SPIRITUALITY TOOL KIT: Thursdays @ 2:30 In the Church Sanctuary. 4 more sessions: March 12, March 19, March 26th & April 2

WORKSHOP—’GOD’S MISSION FOR US’: Dr. Richard Leggett (from VST). Fri, April 24th: 6:30—9:00 / Sat, April 25: 9:30—4:30 at St. John’s, Fruitvale. Cost is a bargain for such a distinguished presenter---$25 Early Bird by April 12, or $30 after that. Please register early! For more information contact Douglas or Elizabeth Lewis at 367-0145 or email douglas_lewis@telus.net.

A REQUEST FROM SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Sunday school would be very grateful if anyone who has a board left over from taking an advent wreath home would return it to church please. They will need the boards for next Advent.

DATES
Sun Mar 15....3:30 pm Poplar Ridge Service
Tue Mar 17....1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Dora F’s
..............1:15 pm Finance Meeting
..............3:15 pm Worship Meeting
Wed Mar 18....11:15 am Columbia View Service
..............7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting
Thur Mar 19...10:30 am Rosewood Service
Tue Mar 24....1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Carroll M’s
..............3:15 pm Worship Meeting
Tue Mar 29....1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Laura H’s
Wed Apr 1.....7:00 pm Trail Bible Study @ Shepley’s
Sun Apr 5.....3:30 pm Columbia View Service
Tue Apr 7.....10:30 am Poplar Ridge Service

Office Hours : Tuesday–Thursday. 9:00 am - noon

ALTAR GUILD REQUESTS FLOWER DONATIONS FOR EASTER: Please give donation to Nancy L., Gayle M. or Christina G. Place your name & “In Memory Of” in the Flower Book In The Narthex.

Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent: Numbers 21: 4-9; Psalm 107: 1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2: 1-10; John 3: 14-21. Music: Ellen/Fletsch Ferguson, Jenni Sirges, Canon Neil