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evangelism which will involve 8 sessions. Cannon Phil Bristow has sourced out some great material for us. It is a video series called Empowered by Becky Pippert, the author of Out of the Saltshaker into the World. It looks Bulletin Notices promising and you can test drive the first session by visiting the following website at October 1st, 2017 http://www.thegoodbook.com/empowered-dvd. 7:45 a.m. We will watch a video every second Tuesday night and then have some lively discussion. The group meets at 7:30 and stops promptly at 9:00. The meeting place is 7:45 a.m. – Holy Eucharist 1210 Radom St., Suite 1204 (off Livingston south of (Book of Common Prayer, Page 67) Bayly). The phone number for Alicia and George Toner Hymns: 27, 114, 44 is 905-420-4443. Everyone is welcomed. You could also The Collect of the Day: (said together) speak to Phil and Kim about the series. Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being Blessings, Alicia and George gathered by your Holy Spirit into one, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. This Sunday’s Readings: Philippians 2:1-13 & Matthew 21:23-32 Thanksgiving Food Drive October 5th to October 13th Next Sunday’s Readings: St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 & Luke 17:11-19 It is hard to believe that with all this warm summer weather that Thanksgiving is next week. Regardless of the weather, the need for food bank use in our community grows and your support is truly welcomed. Please help us put food on the tables of area residents less fortunate than ourselves. Here is a list of the top items needed at the Food Bank: Canned salmon, chicken, ham, meal helpers/Side Kicks, canned fruit, canned pasta (Alpha-ghetti), peanut butter, jam, puddings, fruit cups & jello, breakfast cereal (hot & cold), luncheon snacks, cookies, crackers, tea, coffee, Backpacks for the Homeless juice (28 oz), flour, sugar, rice, baby formula (Similac, Enfalac, Good Start), Dianpers (size 4 & up). A gentle reminder that the Backpack Program is in need We are so very grateful for your continued support. of your support. There is just over 2 weeks left to get your donations in. We are still looking for volunteers and there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex. The backpacks will be assembled on Friday, October 13th and then blessed on Sunday, October 15th at all three services. We thank you for all your support in helping those who are in need. Please contact Bruce or LOFT Community Services Homeless Initiative is Susan Hampson, email: [email protected] grateful for the generosity of the St. Paul’s congregation. or by phone 905-428-2607. All bedding donations received last year have been distributed. Currently we are in need of gently used Looking for a Small Group? comforters to prepare for the 2017 cold winter season. Should you find that you have a spare comforter while The Toner Small Group meets on the second Thursday of closing the cottage or doing fall cleaning please contact the month for discussion and interaction on the Bible and Michelle Brochu 289-314-4305 or e-mail Christian matters. We are starting (October 10 then [email protected] - Thank you October 24 and so on) a new series on personal Show Sunday December 17th. Participants must be grade 1 and up able to attend all the required rehearsals. Speak to Jacquie for more details. All Hallows Eve to Scare Hunger is a great volunteer opportunity and community event to support our Food Bank! Flyer Distribution to educate the community will be October 27th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Food Collection will be October 31st from 6:00-9:00 pm and participants WE’RE BIG ON SMALL GROUPS are encouraged to wear costumes (must fit dress code). AND BIBLE STUDIES We need people of all ages and there’s a job for everyone. AND THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU. Find out how! Small Groups and Bible Studies start up soon Bedlam Jr. Youth Retreat at Muskoka Woods will and Fall is a good time to connect. be November 17-19, 2017. Registration forms are There is a wide range of choices. available please speak to Dee James for more Pick up a brochure from the displays in the Main information. Lobby or Tower Entrance. Christmas Semi-Formal (Grade 6-12) is Saturday, Or online at: www.stpaulsonthehill.com December 2nd. Watch for more details. Shy? Bring a friend. Student Leadership has launched! If you are looking to volunteer or be part of leadership and are grade 6 and up, come talk to us to find out where you can use your gifts. Speak to Dee to get a Student Leadership Handbook with What’s Happening this Fall all the information you need. With The Kids and Youth As always if you are interested in becoming an Altar Kids Church and Youth Class has resumed to regular Sever we would love to have you on the team. We are times at 9 am and 11 am service. We offer full program especially in need of more servers at the 11 am service. from newborn to high school. If you haven’t completed Please speak to Jacquie for more information. your child/youth’s registration form please see us downstairs after the service. We will have a cup of coffee We are looking for adults who have a passion for ready to enjoy while you complete the form. For program building relationships and sharing God’s love to help us information speak to Edward White. with all our programs. Please speak to Jacquie James if you feel called to this unique ministry. Sr. Youth Group (Grade 9 & Up) is up and running We have missed you all and look forward to seeing Sunday Evenings from 7-9 pm. Parents please stop in everyone again this fall! to complete your Youth's Program Registration if you Jacquie James, Sunday School Administrator, 905-621- haven’t done so already. - Remember Teens the chocolate 0155 Dee James, Youth Pastor, 905-550-0532 bar rule is in effect so bring a friend!! For more Edward White, Sunday School Coordinator, 905-550- information speak to Dee James 4775 Foundations (JK-Grade 2), Middlers (Grades 3-5), and Bedlam (Grades 6-8) all are back up and running Thursday Evenings from 6:45-8:00 pm. This will also be Program Registration Night! Programs will run until The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God in Thursday December 7th. Program fee is $35 for the first child and $15 for each additional child for the entire year. memory of Ricardo Murdoch: Happy Birthday in Financial assistance available please speak to Dee or Heaven, Ricky! We love and miss you so much, from Jacquie. Mom & Dad & family. The Parent Room will be open and stocked with all your  If you would like to put flowers on the Altar, favorite hot beverages and a treat! please phone Janice Roberts at 905-839-9212 with the details. Christmas Play Auditions for… A Charlie Brown  Please make your cheque payable to St. Paul’s on Christmas …will be Wednesday September 27th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Rehearsals will be every Wednesday until the Hill and place on the collection plate the first Wednesday December 13th with the Dress Rehearsal and Sunday of the month for which the flowers are First Show on Saturday December 16th and the Final requested. The cost is $40. DIOCESE OF TORONTO Tickets $60 per person & WORLD CYCLE OF PRAYER 2017 Available from: Wilbur Anderson: 416-445-8664 & Marjorie Fawcett: 416-446-6061 Please pray for: See brochures in the narthex.  St. George’s Memorial, Oshawa The Rev. Canon Judy Herron-Graham FAMILY LIFE MARRIAGE CONFERENCE  The Church & people of the Southern BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT Philippines & The Rt. Rev. Danilo NOVEMBER 24-26, 2017 Labacanacruz Bustamante

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Early Bird Rate ends November 13th $280 per Couple

Make your marriage a priority this fall, it is the best gift Mid-Week Eucharist with Healing you can give your spouse and your family. Over the past 10 years there has been a total of 26 The Rev. Keith Todd, our Honorary Assistant invites you couples that have attended this conference from our to join him at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings for a church. special eucharist with prayer for healing. He will conduct Don’t buy into the myth that your marriage is in trouble if a Bible study at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. This is a you are attending a Marriage Conference, just like our great opportunity for those who cannot attend Sunday cars, our marriages need regular maintenance, husbands services and those who are available during the weekday. and wives reconnecting with each other without distractions. Priscilla Shirer Live Toronto We will help connect you with other couples to get the discount rate. For more information, contact Scott (905- October 27-28, 2017 (Friday-Saturday) 409-6848) or Jacquie (905-621-0155) James. Hershey Centre, 5500 Rose Cherry Place, www.familylifecanada.com/event/weekend-getaway- Mississauga, ON L4Z 4B6 blue-mountain/

Canadian Friends to West Indian Christians present Arthur Brown/Basil Tonks Annual Dinner Saturday, November 4th 4:30 p.m. Eucharist 6:00 p.m. dinner Church of St. Andrew, Scarborough 2333 Victoria Park Ave. Guest speaker: Rt. Rev. Leopold Friday, Bishop of the Windward Islands Human friends may fail us, but God never will.

He wants to be our friend and for us to be His friends as well. Once you understand this, your life will never be the same.

Put Here by God The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. — Psalm 138:8

Friends With God God created us to be His friends. This was the divine plan right from the beginning, when Adam and Eve were first created — and it had its origin in the love of God.

It was, however, a friendship with a difference. On a human level we usually choose friends who are similar to us — those with like interests or a kindred personality. But God and Adam were not equals. God was the Creator; Adam was the creature. God was limitless; Adam was limited. God was independent; Adam was dependent. But in spite of the vast difference between them, God still wanted Adam and Eve to be His friends. There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24 God’s plan for Adam and Eve is also true for us. God has not changed — and neither has His purpose. We Think of it: the infinite, all-powerful, holy God of the are not here by accident; we are here because God universe wants to be your friend! This is a staggering put us here — and He put us here so we could be His truth. He wants you to know Him personally and to friends forever. discover what it means to walk with Him every day. He wants you to know He is with you, and He wants to Think of it: God wants you to be His friend! have communication with you through His Word and through prayer. He wants to comfort you when you are Excerpted with permission from Our God of Comfort upset or anxious and to encourage you when you are and Hope by Billy Graham, copyright Billy Graham. dejected or depressed. He wants to guide you when you face difficult decisions, and He even wants to As the song says, can you also proclaim, “I am a friend correct you when you are about to do something of God!” That is what He wants with you — friendship. foolish or wrong. Imagine that! What’s keeping you from approaching Him as the Friend He wants to be to you today