Turquoise Table
As we continue to celebrate compassion, community and hope in the colder weather our turquoise table moves inside. You are welcome to use the table to sit, have good conversation and good fun. We celebrate the gifts that God gives us as we open our hearts and our church to the community. Strangers become friends, and friends become family. Welcome home!
Messy Church “Advent & Christmas” Friday, December 8th from 5:30-7:30 pm
We are forward to our upcoming Messy Church in December that will be themed on ADVENT and CHRISTMAS. It will be a perfect evening to invite and bring family, friends, and neighbours to join us. We will be exploring the waiting that goes along with the season of Advent and will be looking at Christmas from the perspective of the shepherds. Thank you for all those who have volunteered so far to help with the upcoming Messy Church, we still need more help in the following areas: helping with a craft or game, playing a part in a skit, making a shepherd’s pie or salad, or bake Christmas cookies. Please email Courtney if you are able to help out!
Colleen Coble has a new novel Because you’re Mine (rose 649). Look for this book in our Fiction section of the Library.
Guatemala Mission Support:
To donate, go through the Presbyterian Church in Canada’s direct partner CEDEPCA http://www.cedepca.org/en/donate At this link, where it says “To which program or purpose do you want to donate?” type either “AMMID”, “Fraternidad”, or “Francisco Coll” into the “other” category, and the money will be allocated accordingly.
Hope & Encouragement – A Message from the Stewardship Team
2017 has been a terrific year. Reverend Jeffrey has completed his first full year with us and we are blessed with his leadership and energy. His blend of innovative and traditional aspects of worship has been appreciated. We have benefited from Reverend Michael’s pastoral visits and Reverend Courtney’s work with the website, logos and Mission and Outreach Team. We also appreciate Andrea Van Hoeve’s work on Faith Formations.
Many persons are being reached and helped. Our Food Pantry and Clothing Cupboard has been a terrific success. Our Hot Dog Days, Vacation Bible School, Turquoise Table, Trunk and Treat Night and Messy Church Nights are reaching out and connecting us with our community. The Bazaar, Treasure Sale and Garage Sale work tremendously well with our dedicated volunteers and many in our community now know us for these events.
Thank you for your generosity. Each and every one of you, giving your gifts to the church, in time, talents and resources are truly appreciated. We invite your help in “Topping Up” your contributions in November and December, enabling us to finish this year financially strong and start off in 2018 on a solid footing. Westmount is a congregation of generous givers!
Memorial Poinsettia Plants
The Chancel Guild invites you to donate Memorial Poinsettia Plants to decorate the Sanctuary during the Advent/Christmas season. Please fill out form in bulletin or ask for a copy from the office and place it, along with a cheque payable to Westmount Presbyterian Church or cash, on the offering plate by Sunday, December 17, 2017. If you have offering envelopes, your donation will be credited to your regular statement. If not, a separate receipt will be issued. All contributions are greatly appreciated.
Angel Tree
It is that time of year again when we start thinking about and preparing for Christmas. Every year it seems that the number of people who struggle financially during the holiday season increases. Our Angel Tree goes a long way to help ease the stress for those less fortunate than ourselves, and will be in the Narthex until December 10th. Boy and girl angels, for ages 0 through 12 years, are on the tree for your choosing. Please attach your chosen angel to your unwrapped gift and place it back under the tree. The Salvation Army will pick up the gifts at the church the week of December 11th for distribution. Thank you in advance for your support.
2018 Offering Envelopes
If you are a current envelope holder, your 2108 envelopes are ready for pick-up in the Narthex. If you would like a set or wish to discontinue having a set, please contact Connie in the church office. Thank you.
White Gift Sunday – December 10th
You are invited to bring unwrapped non-perishable food items in white grocery bags on Sunday, December 10th for White Gift Sunday. The items will be distributed to those in need in our local community for use over the Christmas season. Monetary donations can also be made using the envelopes that will be available on December 10th in the Narthex.
The Friendship Circle: December 14th
We will have our Christmas luncheon in the John Fox Memorial Hall on Thursday, December 14 at 12:00 p.m., at a cost of $16.00. Please see or call Marge Grover this week to arrange a seat. Spouses and friends are most welcome to attend.
Adult Social Club – December 16th Christmas Carolling
We are going Christmas carolling at Chelsea Park Nursing Home, 310 Oxford Street (wine canopy), 7:00 p.m. on December 16th. We will meet at the church at 6:15 p.m. to carpool. Bring your potluck snacks for an after carolling get-together at Glenda’s, contact the office for details and directions. Please join us! Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions call the office to get contact information.
Food Pantry and Clothing Closet:
We are blessed by the strengths God gives us, and we share them with others. We encourage you to bring a food item for others with you each Sunday to worship.
Needed this week: Gluten-free cereal and pasta, baby food, baby wipes, size 4 or 5 diapers, Children’s snowsuits, kid’s socks
We will be open on Wednesday’s from 1-3pm, beginning on Wednesday, November 15th. There is a sign-up sheet on the door to the room. We invite anyone wanting to sign-up for a week to please do so beginning today. Leaders will greet people, help them fill a bag of food, and assist with clothing. We encourage you to join us in this transformational ministry.