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wellington square October 19, 2014 The church is like Noah s Ark. If it were not for the storms and danger outside, I couldn t stand the smell and noise inside. Mark Twain?

1 wellington square October 19, 2014 The church is like Noah s Ark. If it were not for the storms and danger outside, I couldn t stand the smell and noise inside. Mark Twain? A great deal of misunderstanding and even hostility to the church results from the individualism that saturates our culture. Independence rather than inter-dependence is our cultural bias In much white N American Christianity, this translates into a self-centered piety in which the church is quite secondary. Prof. D. Migliore, Princeton ReDiscovering Church We believe the local church is Jesus creation, toward a sane and stable world. CHURCH noun 1. A building for public, especially Christian worship. 2. People who demonstrate their love for God by loving and serving others. There is nothing like the local church when the local church is working well. Bill Hybels

2 happenings Today we celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism and Blessing 9am Sarah Youngblut Daughter of Scott and Kelly Youngblut 11am Dylan Maharaj Son of Randy and Noelle Maharaj Memorial Flowers are placed on the chancel today to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Bob Travis. To my loving Bob, why is it so very hard to say goodbye to one who was so easy to LOVE always and forever. I know with God s help you are always with me. Your loving wife. Fran. We invite you to join us in the foyer at the end of each service for coffee/tea and fellowship. Connect If you re ready for us to get to know you, please fill out a Connect card from the pew and bring it to the Connection Point in the foyer, after the service. Baptism will be celebrated on Sunday Nov. 16. For information please contact the office. One 10am Sunday, Nov. 9, Dec. 7 and Dec. 28, Congregational Meeting Join us for our congregational meeting on Wed. Oct. 29 at 7pm. Fellowship Lunch The first gathering this fall for fellowship and lunch will be Sun. Oct. 26 at 12 noon in St. Paul s Hall. Tickets $10, available at the door. Quilt Sale the Dot Grow Group will be selling quilts and other items on Sunday Oct 26, after each service. Egg Cartons are needed by Partnership West. Please drop off at the office. Dot Gow is in need of two newer sewing machines in good working order. If you have a machine you can donate, contact Fern McAndrew New Members New Members will be received on Sunday, Nov 23. A welcome and orientation session will be led by Orville and Katie on Sat. Nov 22, 9am to 12pm for anyone previously baptised and confirmed (in any Christian church). Please let us know by contacting the church office, or sign up today at the Connection Point. Thank You! To the Sanctuary decorating team for the Thanksgiving decorations. Music Scholarship If you re involved in any music programme at Wellington Square, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Contact the office for information. Deadline for submission is Nov 16, 2014.

00am Parents with their babies are invited to a Faith at Home Event with Katie and Heather on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 9.00-10.15am.

3 2014/15 Child Participant Forms are required for each child. For more information and/or to pick up forms, please go to the GraceLand reception. SK ages & up If your child loves Christmas and enjoys singing and being creative, come join GraceNotes today! Hannah, Amy and Donna will meet all children in the gr.3 class from am Parents with their babies are invited to a Faith at Home Event with Katie and Heather on Sunday, Oct. 26 from am. Details to follow For Remembrance Day GraceLand will start at 10am Toque Day! On Sunday, November 16th children and their leaders may wear their favorite Christmas hat or silly cap! Rockpile grade 7&8ers every 1st and 3rd Wed plus more! Oct 15 Rockpile Movie Night! 7-8:30pm Oct 24 Fusion Corn Maze for ALL Youth 6:30-9:30pm $12/person Edge high schoolers every 2nd & 4th Wed plus more! Oct 22 Edge 7-9pm Oct 24 Fusion Corn Maze for ALL Youth 6:30-9:30pm $12/person DIVE a monthly bible study that goes deeper into faith as a teen in today's modern world! We meet every 2nd Sunday of the month for some worship, scripture, chatting and prayer! Next meeting is Nov 9th! Fusion a monthly fun event for ALL youth (grades 7 through 12) run by Jeff Southon on every last Friday of the month. PLEASE NOTE: October is an exception to this due to Halloween falling on the final Friday. Our October event will be a Corn Maze on Oct 24th, $12/person 6:30-9:30pm! GraceLand Band we are recruiting a new keyboard and/or guitar player to join one of our bands. Interested! Please talk to Cait.

4 Our Goal to honour and live out the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37,38) and the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19,20) For a complete listing of small groups this fall see the brochure in the foyer or go to When Helping Hurts A Study Group on our Christian response to need in the world. Mondays 7:30-9:00pm, Oct 20 to Nov 24. Each week involves a video based on the book When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert and small group discussion. Contact Rob Irish rirish@wsquare.ca Or Iona Buisman ibuisman@wsquare.ca The Family Blessing A powerful message presented by Terry Bone aprox. 4 years ago is still in our hearts. Let's come together October 21 for 5 Tuesdays 7-8:30pm. Come and Dare to share how you will Bless some one. Contact Albert Haas ahaas@wsquare.ca Monday Men Lunch and discussion on our journeys of faith through he teachings of the bible. Mondays 12noon to 2:30pm. Contact Duncan McFadgen Next Step (NEW!) If you are deciding to join Wellington Square or if you ve been away for a while and are returning to church, this is an opportunity to have friendly conversation about what it means to be a church member. What does the Bible say about it? Prerequisite: read the little book I Am a Church Member (cost $10, available soon at the Connection Table) Meeting: Sun. Oct. 26, 10:15 to 11am in the McMillan Room. RSVP to Joy or at the Connection Point table. Thursday at Seven Men s Bible Study; Fall Series Forgotten God by Francis Chan Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit Thurs 7-8am 855 Brant Street. Contact Bruce Magwood bmagwood@wsquare.ca Saturday Men s Breakfast Nov 1 8:30-10:30am with Speaker Diane Thompson "WHEN GOD SHOWED UP IN LABRADOR. The story of Sir Wilfred Grenfell who gave his life to Christ at age 20 as a young doctor and was lead to the fishing shores of Labrador. He was part Indiana Jones/part Mother Teresa. Called the Apostle to Newfoundland". Cost $5.00 Contact Barry Hills at or by bhills@wsquare.ca or sign up at Connection Point. A Study of Jesus Through John s Eyes please note that this group has been postponed until January.

5 welcome! As we enjoyed another Thanksgiving celebration, we reflect on so many things we are thankful for: *5 years of Friday Night Community dinners *friendships, smiles, support and care *volunteers who make every Friday possible *our amazing overseer teams *the wonderful ladies who come to wash dishes every Friday *our shoppers, early prep and set up teams that work much of Friday *the faith groups that partner with us *the loving care and connect team *food and financial support from Partnership West Food Bank *juice boxes from St. Vincent de Paul *the crew of soup makers (thanks Beth) *food and financial support *food donations from Refresh Foods *the ongoing support from Wellington Square who hosts this community *all of our friends who are a blessing to us Most Needed Items: *snacks for children s lunch program *sour cream and yogurt sized containers *desserts for Friday dinners *salad dressings and salad toppings (pickles, olives, Craisins, beets, etc.) *gently used winter coats and ski suits *all sizes of gently used winter boots (children and adult) *gently used dresser (not too big) *Halloween candy For more information contact: fridaynightcommunity@wsquare.ca We re glad you re here today. We re a group of people learning what it means to be followers of Jesus. We welcome and encourage you to share your life with us as we journey in faith together. We provide opportunities for study, serving and growing deeper in our relationship with God. We believe that by working together, sharing our faith and our lives, we can accomplish much more than we could individually. With God s help and the power of the Holy Spirit, we believe we can transform our community and our world as the hands and feet of Jesus on earth. If you re ready for us to get to know you, please fill out a Connect card from the pew and bring it to the Connection Point in the foyer, after the service. We hope you too will find a place of belonging here, and share your life and faith journey with us.

NOW, here's the challenge: Let s have 30 Sermon Small Groups by Christmas! How it Works: Ask a minimum of 2 people (maximum 6) to meet with you for a conversation about Sunday s message.

6 New Challenge for Wellington Square: Sermon Small Groups For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. - Matt 18:20 Jesus promised us that although He would not be present with us in body, he would leave us with the Holy Spirit to guide and lead us. Each Sunday, we have a wonderful message! NOW, here's the challenge: Let s have 30 Sermon Small Groups by Christmas! How it Works: Ask a minimum of 2 people (maximum 6) to meet with you for a conversation about Sunday s message. This creates a small group! You may want to meet in a coffee shop, in your home, at the church, or in a restaurant. Also, you may want to meet weekly or bi-weekly. That is up to you! (If you want to meet at the church at any time, be sure you book a room through the office.) We will have a list of general questions available at the Connection Table for you. Orville may even have a question that he leaves you with each week. To take up the challenge, sign up at the Connection Table.

Growing Up Social: Raising relational Kids in a Screen-driven World by Gary Chapman & Arlene Pellicane Is technology bringing your family closer together or driving you further apart?

7 Growing Up Social: Raising relational Kids in a Screen-driven World by Gary Chapman & Arlene Pellicane Is technology bringing your family closer together or driving you further apart? Children today have been introduced to the world of constant digital entertainment through television, video games, and mobile devices. The authors," through stories, wit, and wisdom will show you how to take back your home from an overdependence on screens. They also show you how to teach the five A+ skills that every child needs to master: affection, appreciation, anger management, apology, and attention. Equip your child to live with screen time, not for screen time. No phone, tablet, or gaming device can teach your child how to have healthy relationships--only you can." Borrow this book and others from the Footsteps Library on Sundays between the services. Finance Update January 1 to September 30, 2014 September Budgeted Needs September Actual Givings YTD Budgeted Needs YTD Actual Givings YTD Shortfall $58,375 $49,695 $525,375 $481,822 - $43,553

8 We Believe We believe Jesus is the center and meaning of life, revealing to the world what God is like. We believe the local church is Jesus creation, toward a sane and stable world. We believe the Bible is the divinely inspired record of humanity s authentic spiritual experiences with God, and the primary authority in matters of faith and practice. We believe Scripture, tradition, reason and experience are all part of determining our community s direction and values. We believe God s Holy Spirit is available and active in our world, our church and our lives, leading us in unity and propelling us with divine power. We believe Jesus Christ can bring real change in the human heart through grace and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We believe each Christ follower has spiritual gifts that give true meaning to living and strengthen our shared ministry. We accept an openness in theological belief, acknowledging different points of view within the same community of believers. We believe faith and good works belong together, as a personal relationship with God leads to involvement in Christian service and witness to the world office@wsquare.ca Caroline St, Burlington ON L7R 1L7 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm Ministerial Team Rev. Dr. Orville James (ext. 19) ojames@wsquare.ca Rev. Katie Southon (ext. 14) ksouthon@wsquare.ca Rev. Tom Chire (Voluntary) Children s Ministry (GraceLand) Heather Mackey (ext. 21) hmackey@wsquare.ca Youth Ministry Caitlin Belanger (ext. 15) cbelanger@wsquare.ca Adult Faith Ministry Joy Magwood (ext. 23) jmagwood@wsquare.ca Music Ministry at 11am James Bretzler (ext. 20) jbretzler@wsquare.ca Administration Beth Rose/Catherine Wagg (ext. 10) office@wsquare.ca Finance Ruth Ferry (ext. 16) in Wednesdays treasurer@wsquare.ca Custodians Randy Taylor (Weekdays) (ext. 12) Karlene Phillips (Weekends)

wellington square November 9, 2014 The Transforming Power of Jesus Christ

wellington square November 9, 2014 I VE BEEN THINKING of the important and varied benefits of observing Remembrance Day. We have a combined service this Sunday, so that we can all be together for the special