This is where we'll announce the most recent news and announcements of our congregation. If you want to know what's new, take a look here first.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2006:
EVERYONE IS WELCOME to our fellowship after today’s worship service. Thank you to the Sararas Family for hosting today, it is very much appreciated!
WELCOME BACK teachers and students! Sunday School classes will begin again next Sunday, September 10. All children from preschool to grade 7 are invited to come downstairs following the children's message. We will have a large group session for the first week followed by fellowship with our church family after the service.
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN when we ask anyone who is willing and able to share their wisdom and talents with our young people by teaching Sunday School. Any young people who would like to begin teaching and any not so young people who would like to return to teaching are asked to please contact Julie Mueller, 746-2785 or jmueller@wlu.ca, so that we can organize our schedules fro the coming year. Remember that "many hands make light work."
CONTEMPORARY PRAYER AND PRAISE SERVICE will be held on Sunday, September 24 at 9:30 AM. (The 4th Sunday)
THEY’RE BACK! .... Be sure to pick up a calendar on your way out this morning. They are on the stand between the stairwells (side door exit).
OUR ANNUAL CHOIR BBQ will be held on Sept. 11 at 6:30 PM at Rodney and Lori’s to kick off the new choir season. All choir members and their spouses are welcome to attend. Please bring a salad. RSVP @ 519-634-5781. NOTE: Our 1st Choir Practice will be on Monday, September 25 at 7:30. Please mark on your calendars!
WOMEN OF EMMANUEL Meeting will be held on September 12 at 7:30 PM. Pastor Orlowski will be speaking on “The DaVinci Code”.
SWING BOWLING CHALLENGE will be held on Sunday, September 24 at 2 PM. All Ages and experiences are welcome. Please put it on your calendars now.
EARL SCHERBARTH has been released from Freeport Hospital and is now at home. We thank God for his ongoing recovery and strength.
UPCOMING MEETINGS: Council Meeting—September 19 at 7:30 PM (all newly elected council members and seasoned members are encouraged to attend). Voters’ Meeting — September 26 at 7:30 PM.
OUR WEBSITE is being updated weekly on Sundays. You can now hear the entire service online at www.petersburgchurch.org and click on “Our Worship.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2006:
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL this year was a great success again, and this is largely due to those who helped out so much. We had up to 14 students, 4 teenage helpers to adult teacher and the pastor. Thank you to Elaine, Brenda, and Donna for organizing and volunteering. Thank you to Pam who decorated the downstairs in an unbelievable way. Thank you to our younger volunteers; namely, Nick, Alex, Katie, and Christopher. Thank you also to all those who supplied snacks, drinks, hot dogs, and all of the other treats we had and finally, thanks to everyone for their support.
SUNDAY SCHOOL will begin on September 10 with a special fellowship after the service that day.
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR this morning have been placed in loving memory of Jamie Mahoney who tragically passed away 10 years ago.
CONTEMPORARY PRAYER AND PRAISE SERVICE will be held on Sunday, September 24 at 9:30 AM. (The 4th Sunday)
VOTERS' MEETING RESULTS: A Special Voters' Meeting was held after the service last Sunday as Pastor Orlowski was asked to help out at Christ Lutheran School on a 1/2 time basis for this coming school year. The request was granted with the understanding that his full-time ministry at Emmanuel comes first, then the needs of his family, and then the School. It is to be 1/2 time only (mornings) with a review in 4 months and he is able to step aside at the school at any time should someone else become available. He will also be ending his services to Bethel Lutheran as of September 17. More details will be in the church minutes. Pastor Orlowski truly appreciates your support and is so happy to see that Christ Lutheran School is a mission project this congregation is willing to support.
THEY’RE BACK! .... Be sure to pick up a calendar on your way out this morning. They are on the stand between the stairwells (side door exit).
OUR ANNUAL CHOIR BBQ will be held on Sept. 11 at 6:30 PM at Rodney and Lori’s to kick off the new choir season. All choir members and their spouses are welcome to attend. Please bring a salad. RSVP @ 519-634-5781.
OUR WEBSITE is being updated weekly on Sundays. If you were unable to attend worship at church, you can now hear the entire service online at www.petersburgchurch.org and click on “Our Worship”. If you just want to check out the announcements for the week, then click on the “This and That” page.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUGUST 20, 2006:
A SPECIAL MEETING of the Voters and the Congregation will be held after today’s service. Christ Lutheran School has undergone many unfortunate changes including the loss of the headmaster, all of the office staff, most of the teachers, and several students. To help in this desperate situation, Pastor Orlowski has been approached to act as a half-time Administrator/Teacher for this coming year or less if someone else is available. He will be requesting the congregation's formal permission to take on this half-time role, as well as carry on his duties at the church at this special meeting. He is confident that God will lead him and give Him all of the blessings needed at this critical time. Pastor Orlowski also invites your comments or questions at any time regarding this matter. Your prayers for the school are also needed.
THANK YOU to Elaine Bechthold for her solo last week. It was very much appreciated.
VBS STARTS TOMORROW! — August 21-25 @ 9:30 AM to Noon. The theme, “Treasure Cove”. We will be looking at all of the treasures God gives us in our daily lives. All volunteers of any age are welcome as well as any students and friends. Snack list is on the bulletin board. Please contact Pastor Orlowski or Elaine Bechthold.
PEW CUSHION SAMPLES have been placed in the third pew at the front of the church. Take some time after today’s service to try them out (if you haven’t already!). There are two different types of foam in each cushion as well, so be sure to sit on both. To help in the decision process, please fill out the survey after.
OUR WEBSITE is being updated weekly on Sundays. If you were unable to attend worship at church, you can now hear the entire service online at www.petersburgchurch.org and click on “Our Worship”. If you just want to check out the announcements for the week, then click on the “This and That” page.
OUR ANNUAL CHOIR BBQ will be held on September 11 at 6:30 PM at Rodney and Lori’s to kick off the new choir season. All choir members and their spouses are welcome to attend. Please bring a salad. RSVP @ 519-634-5781.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUGUST 13, 2006:
PASTOR ORLOWSKI and family are on vacation. If there is an emergency, please contact either Pastor Earl Allsopp, Steve Bechthold or Lori Jantzi and they will get in touch with Pastor Orlowski.
IN THE PULPIT TODAY! We thank Pastor Emeritus Earl Allsopp for leading us in worship today.
NOTE: OUR CONTEMPORARY PRAYER AND PRAISE SERVICE will not be held next week. These services will resume again in September! It will be either the 1st or 4th Sunday in September. Pastor Orlowski will decide and announce soon.
VBS — August 21-25 @ 9:30 AM to Noon. The theme, “Treasure Cove”. We will be looking at all of the treasures God gives us in our daily lives. All volunteers of any age are welcome as well as any students and friends. Please contact Pastor Orlowski or Elaine Bechthold.
A SPECIAL MEETING of the Voters and the Congregation will be held after the service on Sunday, August 20. Christ Lutheran School has undergone many unfortunate changes including the loss of the headmaster, all of the office staff, most of the teachers, and several students. To help in this desperate situation, Pastor Orlowski has been approached to act as a half-time Administrator/Teacher for this coming year or less if someone else is available. He will be requesting the congregation's formal permission to take on this half-time role, as well as carry on his duties at the church at this special meeting. He is confident that God will lead him and give Him all of the blessings needed at this critical time. Pastor Orlowski also invites your comments or questions at any time regarding this matter. Your prayers for the school are also needed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUGUST 6, 2006:
EVERYONE IS WELCOME to our fellowship after today’s worship service. Thank you to Rodney, Lori, Liana and Erik Jantzi for hosting and yes, they brought ice cream!
PASTOR ORLOWSKI will be leaving the service this morning as he has again been called to help Bethel Lutheran Church with their German service. We excuse him and wish him God’s blessing.
PASTOR ORLOWSKI and family are going on vacation, so we thank Pastor Emeritus Earl Allsopp for filling in next Sunday, August 13.
VBS — August 21-25 @ 9:30 AM to Noon. The theme, “Treasure Cove”. We will be looking at all of the treasures God gives us in our daily lives. All volunteers of any age are welcome as well as any students and friends. Please contact Pastor Orlowski or Elaine Bechthold.
A SPECIAL MEETING of the Voters and the Congregation will be held after the service on Sunday, August 20. Christ Lutheran School has undergone many unfortunate changes including the loss of the headmaster, all of the office staff, most of the teachers, and several students. To help in this desperate situation, Pastor Orlowski has been approached to act as a half-time Administrator/Teacher for this coming year or less if someone else is available. He will be requesting the congregation's formal permission to take on this half-time role, as well as carry on his duties at the church at this special meeting. He is confident that God will lead him and give Him all of the blessings needed at this critical time. Pastor Orlowski also invites your comments or questions at any time regarding this matter. Your prayers for the school are also needed.
PASTOR ORLOWSKI will be leaving the service this morning as he has again been called to help Bethel Lutheran Church with their German service. We excuse him and wish him God’s blessing.
THE BOLIVIAN MISSION TEAM from St. Peter’s would like to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Emmanuel for your generous donations to our mission fund .We appreciate your support and ask for your continued prayers for God’s will, our safety and physical well-being, unity amongst the team, and for lives to be changed as we depart Aug.1 for our 10 day mission. God Bless.
CEMETERY SERVICE this afternoon beginning at 2:00 PM at the cemetery. Friends and relatives are welcome.
YOUTH / FAMILY CAMP is scheduled for July 21 to July 28 at the Dietrich cottage. Pastor Allsopp will therefore be filling in again next Sunday. Thank you, Pastor Allsopp!
THE WEDDING of Bradley Ryan Kropf to Katie Jean Barron will take place this Saturday at Bethel Missionary Church in New Dundee. We wish them God’s richest blessings on their new life together as husband and wife.
PEW CUSHION SAMPLES have been placed in the third pew at the front of the church. Take some time after today’s service to try them out. There are two different types of foam in each cushion as well, so be sure to sit on both. To help in the decision process, please fill out the survey after.
OUR WEBSITE is being updated weekly on Sundays. If you were unable to attend worship at church, you can now hear the entire service online at www.petersburgchurch.org and click on “Our Worship”. If you just want to check out the announcements for the week, then click on the “This and That” page.
CEMETERY SERVICE NEXT SUNDAY: July 16 at 2:00 PM at the cemetery. Friends and relatives are welcome.
PASTOR ORLOWSKI and family are on vacation and will return on July 15. If there is an emergency, please contact either Pastor Earl Allsopp or Lori Jantzi and they have the number to get in contact with Pastor Orlowski.
IN THE PULPIT TODAY! We thank Pastor Emeritus Earl Allsopp for leading us in worship today. What a blessing it is to have two pastors at our church!
A REMINDER that there will be no calendars for the months of July and August, as things are pretty quiet now during the week, during the summer months. Come September, watch out, there will be lots happening!
NOTE: CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICES will not be held during the months of July and August! They will resume again in September!
QUILTERS WELCOME! A quilt is set up downstairs and anyone may come at any time to work on it. A group is meeting on Tuesdays, but you are welcome at any time. Please contact Ruby.
PAVING OF PARKING LOT: Church Properties is finalizing plans to have the parking lot paved. Once done, the asphalt should "cure" and harden for several days. Should you come to church and the driveways are blocked off, please stay off of the paved area and instead, park on the grass. Your cooperation is appreciated.
PEW CUSHION SAMPLES have been placed in the third pew at the front of the church. Take some time after today’s service to try them out. There are two different types of foam in each cushion as well, so be sure to sit on both. To help in the decision process, please fill out the survey after.
THANK YOU to all of our visitors for joining us in worship this morning. We hope that you enjoyed our service and would love for you to come back and worship with us again! Please sign our guest register, and we’ll hopefully see you next week! If you have questions, ask any of our members!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME to our fellowship after today’s worship service.
CEMETERY SERVICE: July 16 at 2:00 PM at the cemetery. Friends and relatives are welcome.
PASTOR ORLOWSKI and family will be on vacation beginning today until July 15. We thank Pastor Emeritus Earl Allsopp for filling in next Sunday, July 9.
THE BUILDING HAS NOW BEEN EQUIPPED with automatic smoke sensors that send a message directly to the fire department when needed. This is one item from the list of upgrades to the church building that we pray will never need to be used.
QUILTERS WELCOME! A quilt is set up downstairs and anyone may come at any time to work on it. A group is meeting on Tuesdays, but you are welcome at any time. Please contact Ruby.
NOTE: CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICES will not be held during the months of July and August! They will resume again in September!
PEW CUSHION SAMPLES have been placed in the third pew at the front of the church. Take some time after today’s service to try them out. There are two different types of foam in each cushion as well, so be sure to sit on both. To help in the decision process, please fill out the survey after.
YOUTH / FAMILY CAMP is scheduled for July 21 to July 28 at the Dietrich cottage. Pastor is anxiously waiting for your response. PLEASE call Pastor Orlowski to say if you are NOT going so he knows that, or call him to say that you ARE going and for what days. You are welcome to bring your trailers, if you wish. He would like to put the program together. 519-744-2569.
HAVE A GREAT CANADA DAY WEEKEND! Include some time with your Lord this weekend too! Give thanks for all your many blessings as a Canadian. Pray for our country and its future.
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICES will not be held during the months of July and August! They will resume again in September!
QUILTERS WELCOME! A quilt is set up downstairs and anyone may come at any time to work on it. A group is meeting on Tuesdays, but you are welcome at any time. Please contact Ruby.
PAVING OF PARKING LOT: The parking lot may be paved any day now, depending on the weather. Once done, the asphalt should "cure" and harden for several days. Should you come to church and the driveways are blocked off, please stay off of the paved area and instead, park on the grass. Your cooperation is appreciated.
PEW CUSHION SAMPLES have been placed in the third pew at the front of the church. Take some time after today’s service to try them out. There are two different types of foam in each cushion as well, so be sure to sit on both. To help in the decision process, please fill out the survey after.
THE BUILDING HAS NOW BEEN EQUIPPED with automatic smoke sensors that send a message directly to the fire department when needed. This is one item from the list of upgrades to the church building that we pray will never need to be used.
YOUTH / FAMILY CAMP is scheduled for July 21 to July 28 at the Dietrich cottage. Pastor is anxiously waiting for your response. PLEASE call Pastor Orlowski to say if you are NOT going so he knows that, or call him to say that you ARE going and for what days. You are welcome to bring your trailers, if you wish. He would like to put the program together. 519-744-2569.
CEMETERY SERVICE: July 16 at 2:00 PM at the cemetery. Friends and relatives are welcome.
PASTOR KELLER of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, New Hamburg, has announced that he has accepted a call to teach from the Seminary and will be moving to Guelph. We wish him God's blessings on his new position.
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL is looking for a part-time office manager. Candidate should have accounting and bookkeeping skills (will include a year end audit). Please send resumes to Christ Lutheran School c/o Historic St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 137 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON N2G 1W2. Phone #519-745-4891 or email hstpauls@golden.net
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