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Bulletin Notices
February 4th, 2018
7:45 a.m.
7:45 a.m. – Holy Eucharist
Book of Common Prayer – Page 67
Hymns: 9, 240, 107
The Collect of the Day: (said together)
Merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
This Sunday’s Reading:
Isaiah 40:21-31 & Mark 1:29-39
Next Sunday’s Readings:
2 Kings 5:1-14 & Mark 1:40-45
Annual Parish Meeting
You are invited to attend our annual congregational meeting on Sunday, February 25th at 12:30 p.m. following the 11:00 a.m. service downstairs in the church hall.
We encourage everyone to come out and learn who our church leaders are, what’s happening at SPOTH, budget and financial info, vote for the issues and leaders that matter to you.
· If you attend the 11:00 a.m. service, please remember to bring a lunch. Coffee & tea will be provided.
· All leaders in all areas of the church are asked to submit a report of activities through 2017. Please email them to Barb Thompson at
Check Out What is Happening the Children & Youth!
Kids Church
Kids Church runs during the 9 am and 11 am services for children newborn to youth high school age. We are still DESPERATE NEED of teachers for preschool through to grade 6. If you would like to volunteer your time alternate weeks with our future church leaders, please speak to Jacquie James at 905-621-0155.
Sr. Youth Group - Grade 9 & up
Sunday Evenings from 7 to 9 pm in the boardroom.
Bring a friend! The chocolate bar rule is in effect.
For more information, speak to Dee James 905-550-0532.
Sherri Everitt will host a Parent Drop in Group the last Sunday of each month in Canon Kim’s office during Youth Group. Please join her for a hot beverage and a sweet!
Foundations (JK to Grade 2), Middlers (Grade 3-5) Bedlam (Grade 6-8) Thursday Evenings 6:45 to 8 pm
All three programs run simultaneously each week. Foundations and Middlers run in the main hall, contact Jacquie James (905-621-0155) for more information while Bedlam runs in the boardroom, contact Dee James for more information at 905-550-0532. New joiners are always welcome.
Each Thursday the Parent Room is open in the room on the lower level directly up the ramp. Please feel free to sit and enjoy a hot beverage from our Keurig and chat with other parents. The last Thursday of each month Sherri Everitt will host a Parent Drop In during the Thursday Evening Program all are welcome.
We do not meet during March Break (March 16th) or Holy Week (April 13th) the program runs till May 18th.
Come out and join the excitement, meet some new friends and as we like to say HAVE CRAZY MAD FUN!
COFFEE HOUSE YA BA DABA DOO
SPOTH KID FUND RAISER
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Coffee House a success! We appreciate all those who supported the Children’s and Youth Ministry in all the many ways that you did. We raised $917.00 help make it possible for ALL children and youth to attend VBC & Youth Retreats.
CROCODILE DOCK
MARCH BREAK MINI CAMP
WEDNESDAY MARCH 15TH TO FRIDAY MARCH 17TH
9:45 AM TO 3 PM - Join us down the BAYOU!
Camper and Leader forms are available on line or pick them up from the display on the landing to the lower level.
Leader Applications for youth grades 7 to 12 are due in TODAY Sunday February 3rd.
Financial assistance is available and is strictly confidential.
For more information please speak to Jacquie James 905-621-1055.
Good Friday Children’s & Youth Presentation
April 14th 9 am
Do you have a flare for the dramatic or always dreamed of being on stage? If so WE NEED YOU!
Grade 1 and up, adults are welcome to join in.
The information meeting will be Wednesday, February 15th from 6:30 to 8 pm. For more information please speak to Jacquie James at 905-621-0155.
Looking For New Fundraiser Ideas
Have you been to a fundraiser where you had a lot of fun, where they did something different, where you were impressed with the day’s activity ----- then let us know about it. We are looking at refreshing our fundraiser initiatives at St. Paul’s On-the-Hill and we need some new ideas. Jot down your fundraiser ideas – give us some details – include your name in case we have some questions – and place it in the suggestion box in the narthex. We will be collecting ideas over the month of February and will keep you posted on the results.
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my father, The Rev. Eugene Smith, from his daughter Sandra & Ken Wiggan; and in loving memory of Emily and Khaleelul Rohoman, given by the Rohoman family - Joan, Karl, and Farouk.
· If you would like to put flowers on the Altar, please phone Janice Roberts at 905-839-9212 with the details. The cost is $40.
· Please make your cheque payable to St. Paul’s on the Hill and place on the collection plate the first Sunday of the month for which the flowers are requested.
DIOCESE OF TORONTO
& WORLD CYCLE OF PRAYER 2017
Please pray for:
· St. George’s Memorial, Oshawa
The Rev. Canon Judy Herron-Graham
· The Anglican Church of Burundi & The Most Rev. Martin Nyaboho, Archbishop of Burundi & Bishop of Makamba
BEGINS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7
Have you ever wished to deepen your relationship with God? To experience a warm friendship with God? Maybe even fall in love with God – again – or for the very first time?
1. GET A PRAYER JOURNAL
- Order a hardcopy or download one online at meetingjesusinjohn.org , or from Canon Phil.
2. REGISTER ONLINE TO RECEIVE THE SHORT DAILY DEVOTIONAL – It’s simple.
meetingjesusinjohn.org
3. COME TO THE MID-WEEK GATHERINGS
or participate with your small group.
Wednesday Gatherings, from 7:30 – 9:00 P.M., beginning February 7. Centered around the beautiful short evening office of Compline, this will be a devotional time of prayer and sharing what the Lord has showed us on our observance.
4. BEGINNING FEBRUARY 11, THE SUNDAY SERMONS WILL BE DEVOTED TO THE WEEKLY THEMES.
See the Schedule elsewhere in this insert
SCHEDULE FOR WALKING IN THE SPIRIT& MEETING JESUS IN JOHN
ALTERNATE TUESDAYS
7:00 – 8:30 P.M. /
MID-WEEK GATHERING
ALTERNATING WEDNESDAYS
7:30 – 9:00 P.M.
January 30 - Week 1/7
February 7 - Week 1/6
February 13 - Week 2/7
February 21 - Week 2/6
February 27 - Week 3/7
March 7 - Week 3/6
March 13 - Week 4/7
March 21 - Week 4/6
March 27 – Week 5/7
April 4 - Week 5/6
April 10 - Week 6/7
April 18 - Week 6/6
April 24 - Week 7/7
Mid-Week Eucharist with Healing
The Rev. Keith Todd, our Honorary Assistant invites you to join him at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings for a special eucharist with prayer for healing. This is a great opportunity for those who cannot attend Sunday services and those who are available during the weekday.
· We resume services February 7th at 10:30 a.m.
Divorce Care…
Is being offered at Bayfair Baptist Church in Pickering begins on Wednesday February 7th at 7 p.m. in the Lounge. Got questions? Please email Peter and Judy Kirwin at .
Lay Anointers Training Weekend
Time: Friday, February 09 2018 7:00pm
Location: St. John's Convent, 233 Cummer Ave, North York, ON M2M 2E8
Lay Anointers Training Weekend Friday, Feb. 9 (arrival 7:00 pm)to Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 (departure 1:00 pm). Offered by the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Bishop’s Committee on Healing, held at Sisterhood of St. John the Divine Convent. A limited number of rooms will be available in the Guest House for Friday and Saturday evening accommodation. Commuter registration will also be available.
St. Paul’s Valentines Dinner & Dance
Saturday, February 10th
6:30-11:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple
On-site child care offered for $10 (includes hot dog dinner & a movie)
Come out for a time of great food and fellowship…roast beef dinner (gluten & vegetarian options available), live entertainment, door prizes, silent auction. Proceeds support children’s & youth equipment & outreach programs.
Prayer Praise & Healing (PP&H)
PP&H is an informal and unhurried service that provides the opportunity to just rest in God’s presence. Come and share in a time of prayer and praise with Pastor Doug Willoughby and the worship team Laudate (loud-ah-tay).
Upcoming dates all at 7:00 p.m.: Feb 11, Mar 25, Apr 15 - Taize led by Randy Gough, & May 27
The International Order of St. Luke
The Physician – Scarborough Chapter
You are cordially invited to attend the meeting on Sunday, February 11th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Church Agincourt, 4125 Sheppard Ave. East, Scarborough. Join us for a Pre-Lenten Bible study: “Deserts: Places of Struggle, Places of Healing.
There will be a time of fellowship & and opportunity for prayer & anointing after the session.
Treasuring Differences Workshop
Don’t fight the relationship monkey! Come out to Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering for this important workshop Friday, February 16th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. & Saturday, February 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Facilitated by Peter & Judy Kirwin. Cost is $50 and includes lunch and materials. Register by Feb. 9th at 905-839-6532 or
The 23rd Annual Celebration Service
Of the Black Heritage of Our Church
Sunday, February 25th
Please join us for “A Spirit of Thanksgiving: Joyful Praise!”, a cultural extravaganza with drummers, dancers, steelpan, choir, and more as we celebrate our cultural diversity through our gifts and talents.
St. Paul’s Bloor Street
227 Bloor St. East (free parking @ Manulife Centre)
Music at 4:00 p.m. Service at 4:30 p.m.
ST PAUL’S FAMOUS ITALIAN NIGHT
ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY
On Saturday March 17th come and enjoy a really fun evening of great food and awesome music. Back by popular demand Mike Barnes will be the entertainment for our mission fundraiser. Come, sing along to songs from our younger years. Once again we will have several sauce and pasta choices (a rice substitute available if pre requested), salad and deserts. There will be draws and a silent auction. Doors will open at 5:30 for music and mocktails, dinner at 6:00. Music, singing, fun and dancing until 9:00. Tickets will go on sale Sunday Jan. 29th after both services for $15.00 each. Dinner will be served in the same order the tickets are sold so get your tickets early!
Today’s Scripture
"That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets."
(1 Corinthians 2:9-10, NLT)
God's Deepest Secrets
Who do you share your deepest secrets with? Most people only share their inner thoughts with those who are closest to them. People they trust. People they’ve gone through experiences with. Do you know who God share’s His secrets with? This passage goes on to say, “Who can know a man’s thoughts except his own spirit?” In other words, God’s Spirit knows His thoughts. As believers, His Spirit lives inside of us, revealing to us the heart and thoughts of God Himself.
God wants you to know what He thinks about you. He wants you to know about the plans He has for you. He wants to show you things you’ve never seen, heard about or even imagined. As a believer in Jesus, you are His child, but you are also His friend. He wants you as His closest companion. He wants to walk with you, talk with you and share with you. What a wonderful, amazing thought—we can know God’s thoughts because we are one with Him. Open your heart and allow Him to share His deep secrets with you today.
A Prayer for Today
"Father in heaven, I am so humbled that You call me friend. I am honored to be connected with You and invite You to share Your heart with me. I surrender all that I am to You in Jesus’ name. Amen."
By Pastor Joel Osteen