PRAYER NEEDS Puppet Ministry Jim Morris Plan to Protect Co-ordinator Jim Morris Bob Coakley Don Hill and Family Please visit us at Diane Rowley Pastor Tim Lukings www.ridgetowngatheringplace.org. Diane VanBommel Ethel Evans Who’s Who to Help You
Leonard Little Rev. Paul Shaw & family Minister Rev. Doug Rowley The Gathering Place 519-355-8867 or [email protected] Christian Church Food Bank and Families in need Ministerial Support Intercession: Jacquie Taylor Dot McIntyre(Marilyn Snary’s mom) Pastoral Care: Casey Huisman (Disciples of Christ) “Time to Build” – Giving Campaign Egypt Moderator Jim Morris Community Youth Leader Search Israel Vice Moderator John Dick Sunday, October 27, 2013 Students Psaltreturning tofrom school the Psalter Palestinians Treasurer (Contact her for envelopes) Millie Dick Marjory Malm’s brother-in-lawPsalm 27:13-14 Ron Syria Office Administrator Lorrie Little Elders Ron Jones(chair) I remain confident of this: Jim Morris I will see the goodness of the LORD Ken Ashton in the land of the living. John Dick Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart Catherine Chavis and wait for the LORD. Librarian Lorrie Little Janitor Doug Newsham Servant Leadership Team Coordinators November Children’s Ministries Cathy Budd Deacon Bob Eskritt Youth Ministries Michelle Wight Communion Prep Diane Rowley Adult Ministries Pastor Doug Ushers Jim Morris & Keith Shepherd & Cassia Gillard Worship Lorrie Little Greeters Hallie & Emillie Rose Property Management Ken Ashton rd Fellowship After Fellowship November 3 – Jan Huisman Finance Peter Wilbee November 10th – Diane Rowley Audio-Visual Ron Jones November 17th – Marcia Gilbert “I issue a decree that in every part of my th Scheduling Diane Rowley November 24 – Nancy Sensabaugh Missions June Morris kingdom people must fear and reverence the To volunteer, please call Diane Rowley at 519-674-3104. God of Daniel. Many thanks to those who served in October Ministry Program Leaders “For he is the living God and he endures Nursery June Morris forever; 2013 Budget Needs SS Asst. Co-ordinator Marlene Morris-Hawthorne Weekly Amount needed God on Tap Pastor Doug his kingdom will not be destroyed, Web Ministries Brian Rose to meet our 2013 Budget: $2,393 Awana Elisa MacMillan his dominion will never end.
Last week’s offering Kitchen Ministry Peg and Peter Wilbee He rescues and he saves; he performs signs (not including Building Fund): $2592.80 Building Fund amount from offering: and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. $319.50 He has rescued Daniel from the power of the
NOVEMBER 1-2, 2013 see Jane Ashton for details ‘The Five Love Languages” Is your ‘love tank’ full or are you Next Sunday, November 3 running on empty? How about the Potluck Lunch love tanks of those closest to you? Want to learn how to fill Free Swimming at Blenheim Pool them up again? Come and This week and more …. After a pot luck luncheon enjoy a free swim explore with other women sponsored by the Mission Team ‘The Five Love Languages’. We're starting again Today! Childrens' Service Transportation is the responsibility of the parents on Thursday, November 7th for three weeks at either 1 Sunday School students remember to bring in your Bring a Friend p.m. – 2:15 p.m. or 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. at The Gathering Place. The first session is important; don't "Build The Church" bank boxes for a special Next presentation! miss it! Questions? Ask Jacquie! Sunday Remember We are striving to Starting today! be a scent free DISCIPLES’ APPETIZERS - Explore the and nut free facility unique beliefs, characteristics and practices of the We have a Please be mindful of this! denomination of which we are a part. Learn how Community Youth November 3 – 17th Shoe these came to be and how they are expressed now. 1 hour/week for 3 weeks immediately after fellowship Minister! Boxes time at 12:15, Sunday, October 27, November 3, and Shawn Witte (from St. Shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse filled with toys, November 10. Please talk to leaders John Dick or Catharines) has accepted toiletries, pencils, crayons for children. Casey Huisman if you want to ask questions ahead of the position of Community Leave Shoe boxes at the entrance of the church. time. Youth Minister (high school For more information contact the Mission Team or age teens) with the June Morris at 519.674.3763 Tuesdays Awana Ridgetown & District Christian Ministerial. He will also be working half-time Friday November 15th at 7 p.m. Movie 6:30 pm at Emmanuel Congregational Church with the junior for children age 3 to 18 youth. Shawn and his wife Beth have just moved to Night Ridgetown. We will be trying to introduce him to Thursdays God on Tap everyone as soon as possible, but if you happen to Sunday November 24th meet them in your travels in town, give them the usual Kevin Pauls –enjoy this amazing musician 7 pm warm Ridgetown welcome! and after service there will be a Location: Agronomy Board Room at the campus Sunday School Christmas Concert Nooma November This coming weekend! Every Wednesday night at 7 pm in November. Practice Students will stay after church for hotdogs and WIND OF THE SPIRIT LADIES A short video on various topics with discussion and fellowship. For more info see Ken or Jane Ashton Christmas Concert Practice MINISTRIES st A Time of Refreshing And Renewal Retreat Not Just Another Women’s Group – Sunday December 1 Sunday School Christmas Concert Meet downstairs at 10:15 am Be sure to sign up for sharing talents at the Christmas concert Come join us for a potluck luncheon following the concert
Sunday December 8th White Gift Sunday Don’t forget to bring toys, food, toiletries, donations
Friday December 19th at 6 p.m. Christmas Caroling Wagon Ride
Celebration of Hope 2014 with Special Guest Tony Melendez Once again, the local churches will be meeting together at the Ridgetown Campus for an ecumenical worship service. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 26, 2014.