Friday, November 10, 2017

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1 Friday, November 10, 2017 FROM OUR STUDENT MINISTER Remember! Last Sunday, we gathered To Remember and to honor our men and women in the armed forces, past and present. Tomorrow, on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, people across the world will gather at cenotaphs and take two minutes of silence, To Remember. We will remember. These are the foundational words for Remembrance Day. On this day, we remember the Canadian men and women who sacrificed their lives, in an attempt that others might live free from oppression and violence. We will remember. We remember the horrors of the trenches in World War One. We remember the millions that were killed by guns, bombs, or in gas chambers in World War Two. And we remember, the thousands that returned home from war, but were never the same. We will remember. And in remembering, we hope that it will push us to live in peace in the present. In remembering, we hope it will enable us to value individuals of all nations, cultures and religions and recognize everyone as part of God s creation. In remembering, we hope that it will encourage us to teach love and acceptance, not hate or prejudice to our children. We will remember. And we will not forget that our freedom is fragile. The news of the horrific mass shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas reminds us of the hurt and despair in our world. As we lift our hearts in support and pray that the love of Christ will be felt by those affected, we will not forget that while we live in peace, other parts of the world still live in devastation and at war. We will not forget the vision of Christ s Peace for the world - a vision that spurred on our brave men and women, both in the past, and in the present, and will continue to do so in the future. We will remember, and remembering will give birth to giving thanks, giving thanks for the incredible blessings of life here in Canada. Remembering will ensure that we work together for freedom, not just for ourselves, but for the world. Remembering will encourage each of us to do our part to create a future of freedom and acceptance around the world. We will remember to remember, not just on November 11 th, but every day. Prayer: Loving God. Help us to remember and give thanks. We know that our freedom is fragile, and comes at an immense cost. We honor our soldiers that give their lives at home and abroad to protect our freedom. Help us to do our part in teaching love and gratitude, so that we may all work together towards a vision of Christ s Peace. We pray in Jesus name. Amen. Fri., Nov. 10, 2017 Inside this issue: Council Corner Book Sale Operation Christmas Munchies for Mission Knox Momentos PD Day Event 4 ND Preschool 5 Invitations 6 Ayr-Paris Band 7 Cookie Walk 8 Santa Claus parade 9 Worship Workshop 10 Food Bank Co-op 11 Service Schedule Volunteer Schedule This Week at Knox 13 Scripture Reflections Prayers for The Week 14 Knox United Church Student Minister: Gail Fricker Church office Tel: admin@knoxuayr.com Webpage: knoxuayr.weebly.com Office Hours: Tuesdays to Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

2 Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 2 THE COUNCIL CORNER Thankfully, the painting of the outside trim of our church is completed and the equipment has moved on. All seemed to go well with the exception of the attic window frame (which was crumbling and consequently boarded up and painted like the trim) and the rose window which also had framework problems. Administration committee members Harry Humphrey, Wayne Bourne and Ron Cochrane are earnestly patching and working on the frame of the rose window to preserve it's beauty as it peeks through the golden pipes. What a blessing to worship in such a wonderful building with the sincere caring and efforts of so many! Just last month, a visitor to one of our church services was Cameron MacDonald, a former Knox church member who has been a resident of Toronto for many decades. He recalled that he had been christened by Rev. Currie and was thrilled to see the "gallery" of photos of former ministers displayed on the wall across from the church office. Expressing a great deal of discouragement, he spoke of the lack of upkeep and crumbling walls inside most churches in Toronto. He asked me to pass on huge praise to the supporters of our church for an outstanding job keeping up all parts of our building. He said that everything looked so perfect that he was in total awe of what had been done to maintain its beauty and grandeur. At the end of my brief chat, Mr. MacDonald added that he would go back to Toronto absolutely inspired and also with good memories of one of the most beautiful and moving services he had ever attended. His encouraging comments should serve to keep us all from taking for granted our many blessings on Sunday mornings. We must always maintain a clear understanding of the difference between Church and the church building. owever, we must never lose sight that it is the church that allows "Church" to gather for worship and for instruction and fellowship. The church allows community to gather for a plethora of purposes. May our Knox building serve our Church and community for many years to come with the continued, faithful support of all. ("So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary to see Your power and Your glory... Because Your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You." Psalm 63) Yours in Christ, Betty Butcher Chair of Council 50 Manley Street, AYR Book Sale Friday, November 10, pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, November 11, am - 3:00 pm Fundraiser for CLAY (Canadian Lutheran & Anglican Youth gathering)

3 Page 3 Friday, November 10, 2017 INTO THE PROMISE needs your help! 1. Drop any items to be packed into a shoe box in the box by the entrance to the fellowship hall by Sunday November 12 th. 2. Help pack shoe boxes at the NDCC on Wednesday Nov 15 th and Thursday Nov 16 th from 6pm 8pm. 3. Car pool to the collection Center in Guelph. Nov 24 th or Dec 6 th 1-4pm. Into the Promise Team contact Janet Millward Church in Action MUNCHIES FOR MISSIONS Sunday, November 12 th After the Worship Service, come to the Fellowship Hall for Homemade Treats and Coffee Time in Support of Missions Freewill donations appreciated to go towards our yearly pledge. KNOX MOMENTOS Will be for sale Sunday, November 12 th, 2017 In the Fellowship Hall during Munchies for Missions Knox Cook Books $5 Knox CD s $5 Knox pewter Christmas ornaments $5 Knox prints $10

4 Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 4 Donations of cookies are needed for the snack at the PD Day event. Please let Gail know if you can donate cookies. he cookies should be dropped off the morning of Thursday, November 16th.

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6 Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 6 Vanderwelle 72nd Anniversary Celebration Tim and Margaret Vanderwelle, along with their family, invite their friends to join them on November 13th at 2pm to celebrate their 72nd anniversary. It is being held at the Telfer Place retirement home in Paris at 2 pm in the atrium. To mark the occasion, there will be a live band supplying music and there will be light refreshments. Only best wishes and cards please. SENIORS CHRISTMAS TIME OUT Monday, November 27 th at 12:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner. Everyone welcome and spread the word. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the Christmas season. Kate, Linda and all our helpers are looking forward to seeing you there. Thanks so much! 61 pairs and counting.. still more coming. I appreciate your generosity. Great to help folks in other countries...one more outreach from Knox. Kate Cressman

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9 Page 9 Friday, November 10, 2017 Hi members of Knox, CONGREGATIONAL LIFE COMMITTEE Just a little information on what your Congregational Life Committee will have available at the November 25th Cookie Walk: Red Pepper Jelly in a Mason Jar...$5.00 / jar Homemade Granola in a Mason Jar (small)...$5.00 / jar Homemade Granola in a Mason Jar (large)...$10.00 / jar Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie dough mix in a Mason Jar...$8.00 / jar The Mason Jar yummies can be for yourself or will make lovely hostess gifts for Christmas gatherings Also our good friends in Kindred Spirits will have chicken pot pies for $5.00/ yummy pie This year Kindred Spirits made and froze Chicken Pot Pies to be sold at the Cookie Walk on November 25th AYR SANTA CLAUS PARADE Saturday, November 1:00 p.m. The Ayr Churches are joining together to decorate a float for the Ayr Santa Claus parade: 9:00 AM - Float Decorating in the Calvary Church parking lot. Adults are needed to help decorate the float (flat bed trailer). Need to be handy with a staple gun and there will be heavy lifting. Please let Gail know ahead of time if you can help. 12:00 Noon - Preparing to ride the float. Come to the Calvary Church parking lot. Children of any age are welcome to come ride the float. Children will be dressed in angel or shepherd costumes. If you have your own angel or shepherd costume, bring it along.

10 Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 10 The Community garden is growing!

11 Page 11 Friday, November 10, 2017 CHURCH IN ACTION CAMBRIDGE SELF-HELP FOOD BANK Items should be placed in the boxes provided under the coat rack outside of the Fellowship Hall. Items are weighed by Laura Johnson before they are put in the cupboard. Suggestions for NOVEMBER Flour & Baking items

12 Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 12 December 3rd December 10th December 17th Service Schedule November 12th November 19th November 26th Polar Express A Christmas Carol Big News Story Mission Sunday Who is Your Superhero? Intergenerational (Sanctuary) Praise Team Reign of Christ December 24th 10:30 a.m. The Christmas Story through song (Communion) 7:00 p.m. Stories from the Stable (Family service) OUTDOOR NATIVITY IN THE PARK Sunday, December 10th, 6:00 p.m. This is a joint event put on by the churches of Ayr. Sunday Volunteer Schedule Date November 12 November 19 November 26 December 3 Sanctuary / Church Decor Linda Davidson Joyce Sommers Linda Davidson Joyce Sommers Linda Davidson Joyce Sommers Kate Cressman Christine Cochrane Audio / Visual System Glenyce & Bob Maus Diane Bartle Noel Jull Glenyce & Bob Maus Musicians Mike & Merry Schmidt Carol Ditner-Wilson Carol Ditner-Wilson Carol Ditner-Wilson Scripture Reader John Gillespie Janet Furlong Sue Martsch Linda Roberts Minute for Mission Reader Mission Service Shannon Lamay Janice Kyle Tiffany Jull Adventures with God Linda Davidson Intergenerational Service Heather Smith Sandra Dance Counters Jeremy Wright Christine Cochrane Marg McNeil Anne Lovett-Hutchinson Don Davidson Kate Cressman Sandra Dance Heather Smith Coffee Time Munchies for Mission Heather Smith Linda Roberts Munchies for Missions

13 Page 13 Friday, November 10, :30 AM Choir Practice Choir Room 10:30 AM Worship Service Sanctuary 11:30 AM Munchies for Missions Fellowship Hall This Week at KNOX KNOX UNITED CHURCH COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Mission Sunday SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - MONDAY,NOVEMBER 13 MONDAY,NOVEMBER 13 OFFICE CLOSED 9:30 AM - North Dumfries Fell Hall / 12:00 PM Preschool Classrooms 12:00 PM C S C - Meals on Wheels Fell Hall / Community Dining Kitchen 6:45 PM Cubs Fell Hall TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 9:30 AM OFFICE OPEN 12:30 PM 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 6:00 PM North Dumfries Preschool Gym Jam Fell Hall / Classrooms Fell Hall WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 9:30 AM OFFICE OPEN 12:30 PM 9:30 AM - North Dumfries Fell Hall / 12:00 PM Preschool Classrooms 12:00 PM Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank Fell Hall / Kitchen 3:30 PM The Art of Music Academy Choir Room / MP Room 6:45 PM Scouts Fell Hall THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 9:30 AM OFFICE OPEN 12:30 PM 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM North Dumfries Preschool Fell Hall / Classrooms 7:00 PM Messy Church Library Lounge 4:00 PM The Art of Music MP Room planning meeting 6:45 PM Beavers Fell Hall FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 9:30 AM OFFICE OPEN 12:30 PM 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM North Dumfries Preschool PD Day Event 12:00 PM FCC "Young at Heart" Seniors Lunch 9:00 AM Praise Team Practice Sanctuary 9:30 AM Choir Practice Choir Room 10:30 AM Worship Service Sanctuary Praise Team 11:30 AM Coffee Time Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM North Dumfries Preschool Babysitting Day Fell Hall / Classrooms Fell Hall / Kitchen SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - Intergenerational THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Fell Hall SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 -

14 Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 14 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS November 12 th 23 rd SUNDAY after PENTECOST Joshua 24:1-3a, Solomon 6: Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 November 19 th 24 th SUNDAY after PENTECOST Judges 4:1-7 Zephaniah 1:7, Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 PRAYER REQUESTS: As a church we are called to pray for each other and for our mission in the world. Throughout the week of November 12, 2017 We pray for the churches and their pastors in Ayr Ministerial: St. Brigid Mission () We pray for the churches in the Hamilton Conference: Delhi (Erie Presbytery) As we participate in the Monthly Prayer Cycle: (November) Bruce Presbytery Pray for Our Church (Conferences): Prayers for our members: John Gillespie Pauline Kocher recovering from surgery Prayers for our Community: