September 7th, 2014 9:55 am

First Sunday – Season of Creation
Forest Sun

Minister: Rev. Audrey Lounder
Organist: Terri-Lynn McNichol
Reader: Velma Bos
Greeters: Velma and Evert Bos

This Week's Scriptures: Genesis 2:4b-22; Psalm 139:13-16; Acts 17:22-28; John 3:1-16
Next Week’s Scriptures: Genesis 8:20-22, 9:12-17;
Psalm 104:27-33; Revelation 22:1-5; Matthew 28:1-10
Upcoming Scripture Readers:

September 14:           Jason Blois
September 21:           Bob Crowley

2013 Annual Report

WEEK AT A GLANCE: Sept. 7th  – Sept. 13th

Today 6:30pm – Sunday Night Jammers

Tuesday 6:30pm – Saint John Presbytery

Wednesday 6:30pm – Church Committees meet
                     7:30pm – Church Council

Thursday 7:00pm – Adult Choir Practice

Flowers have been placed in the sanctuary in loving memory of Andy Ballantyne by
Pat Ballantyne and family.

Worship Notes:
Throughout the Christian community, there is growing concern in about the ecological crisis and the way human beings are treating God’s Creation. Planet Earth is in peril. All creation is suffering.
An effective way to focus these concerns is through worship. By
taking time to focus our worship on God’s creation and our relationship with creation, we can seek ways to heal rather than exploit creation. The intent of the season of Creation is to help us care for our planet home rather than destroy it.  During the next four weeks we will recognize the Season of Creation in our prayers while keeping to the Revised Common Lectionary for our scripture.
For four Sundays in September we celebrate The Season of Creation.
In 2014 We are in Series A: The Spirit Series
September 7     1st Sunday in Creation –  Forest Sunday
September 14   2nd Sunday in Creation –  River Sunday
September 21   3rd Sunday in Creation – Wilderness/Outback                                                                 Sunday
September 28   4th Sunday in Creation – Land Sunday
For more information on the Season of Creation, you can check out www.seasonofcreation.com

Vacation Bible School 2014.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

September 14 - Coffee House Worship

September 14 - 11:30 to 12:30 - Godly Play Taster

September 14 – Junior Choir Begins.

September 21 - Sunday School Registration begins

September 28 - Congregational Picnic –

October 5th - Sunday School Begins

November 8th - Fall Retreat - Meenan's Cove Beach House

OUTREACH PROJECT FOR SEPTEMBER: for the month of September, we are collecting paper products - toilet tissue, paper towels, and facial tissues for the KV Food Basket. Let’s see if we can once again bury Terri-Lynn with support for this worthy cause!

JUNIOR CHOIR  - All kids ages 6 and up are welcome to join the junior choir. Practices begin September 14th after the service. There will be a McDonald’s lunch on September 21st to celebrate a new year of wonderful music making!

CONGREGATIONAL PICNIC – We will meet at NOON  at Rev. Audrey’s house (2 Crestwood Drive, Rothesay) on September 28th for our annual congregational picnic. Come and join us for lots of fun, fellowship and food!! Please fill out the pink slip in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate if you plan to attend. Hope to see everyone there!
Godly Play Doorperson Training - Join in a workshop aimed at deepening knowledge of Godly Play and discover how being a Doorperson supports the circle of children in gathering, listening, wondering, feasting and leaving.  Hosted by Sackville United Church, Sackville NB. Saturday,

MacDonald Hall gets a fresh new look! Thanks to painters Barry, Chris, Stu, Ken, Bruce, Evert, Bill, Brian, Hally, Don, Mike, Ron and Annie.

*Tickets for the Tracy Friars & Family Celebrate show at the Imperial Theatre Nov. 24th will go on sale Monday Sept. 15th. Tickets will be available at the Imperial Box Office at 10:00am and by phone/on-line starting at 10:30am. Tickets are $20 with a limit of 15 tickets per person. All proceeds from this show will go to support Safe Harbour. We hope to see you in November!*

*Become a community leader with The Arthritis Society!
We are seeking volunteers to instruct pre-made presentations to members of their communities. No prior experience is required as we offer free training and ongoing support. If this is something you feel you would be interested in becoming a part of, please contact us at 1-800-321-1433 or at info@nb.arthritis.ca for more information.*

*Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick Saint John Satellite Office is now accepting registrations for our fall education programs.  Please see posters at either entrance for more information or visit the website: http://nb.cmha.ca/programs-and-services/saint-john-services/. To register today, please call 633-1705. These programs are sponsored by MindCare New Brunswick. Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick Saint John Satellite Office is a United Way Agency.*

**PARISH NURSING MINISTRY - Beth Lawson is the parish nurse at Trinity Anglican Church on Charlotte Street.  Her role is to help individuals with health issues.  Please call 642-7348 or see our website for more information: www.trinitysj.com. She also is responsible for organizing programs.  Following are two upcoming events:

ART CLASS – Tuesdays (Sept. 16th – Oct. 21st) 10am-12noon
COST: $25.00 for 6 weeks
LOCATION: Trinity Anglican Church, Charlotte St.
INSTRUCTION BY LOCAL ARTIST

CHAIR YOGA – Tuesdays (Sept. 16th – Oct. 21st) 2:30-3:30pm
COST - $2.00/session.**

Bobby Hayes from the Joshua Group will attend our service with some of his young friends on September 21st to give us an update on progress for their group. After Church, we will be receiving a freewill offering for them, at each door to the sanctuary. They are a registered charity so, if you choose to write a cheque, you will receive a receipt for income tax purposes. After the service we will welcome Bobby and his friends to our Coffee Hour downstairs.

KEEP FURTHER INFORMED:  CHECK THE
BULLETIN BOARDS FOR DETAILS OF THESE AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS*

*Fall yoga classes with Judy Murphy, a certified instructor (Yoga Association of Alberta) with many years of experience, will be starting again at Our Lady of Perpetual Help the week of Monday, Sept. 8:
Gentle Yoga for 50+ - held on Monday and/or Thursday from
9 - 10 AM. 
Gentle Yoga for Stress Release (after a busy day) - held on Wednesday 5 - 6 PM.
Payment is by series or drop-in prices. 
Contact Judy Murphy 645-8665, jhmdesigns@shaw.ca, for details and pre-registration.*

Children's Time

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