Jan 3, 2016

▪ Stewards meeting: Tues. Jan. 5 at 7 pm

▪ The Odessa Non-Profit Housing Corporation is currently looking for members of the community to be on their Board of Trustees. If interested, please contact Jerry Mulder, 386-3758.

▪ Donations of good quality winter boots are being accepted by the Sharing Centre staff, to be passed on to local shelters. 

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at wholesale prices! Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

Dec. 13, 2015

▪ Donations of good quality winter boots are being accepted by the Sharing Centre staff, to be passed on to local shelters. 

▪ Sun. Dec. 13: White Gift Sunday, Christmas Pageant and Congregational Potluck Christmas Party. "White" gifts (traditionally wrapped in white paper) can include non-perishable food items, toys, and monetary contributions, all going to the Lion's Club Christmas Hampers.

▪ "Sock Toss": Dec. 13 and 20 – Please bring new warm socks to be donated to local shelters, and warm up your throwing arm!

▪ Thank you to those who have been bringing in milk bags to be crocheted into sleeping mats. We seem to have 'lost' our connection to this project, so the bags are no longer needed.

▪ There are a number of pans in the foyer which have been left here after recent events. Check to see if you're 'missing' any!

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at wholesale prices! Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

November 15, 2015

▪ Sun. Nov. 22: You are invited to a "mini shower" for Ashley & Taylor after church. Have some lunch, wish them well, bring a gift if you like.(It's a boy!)

▪ Congregational meeting: Sun. Nov. 29 following the service

▪ Wanted: new or nearly new items for our "Touch & Take" bags. This is a very popular addition to our Craft & Bake Sale, usually bringing in more than $100. Gift bags also accepted. Please see Jean Campbell at church or call 613-386-3731. 

▪ Also Wanted: baked goods for the church bake table at the Craft Sale Nov. 21; drop them off at the church that morning! 

▪ Donations to Mission Educ' Arte will be accepted through Nov. Identify it on your offering envelope or make a separate donation. Steve & Marie will send the money to Mexico in Dec. 

▪ Donations of good quality winter boots are being accepted by the Sharing Centre staff, to be passed on to local shelters. Also, watch for our "Sock Throw" – coming soon!

▪ Thank you to those who have been bringing in milk bags to be crocheted into sleeping mats. We seem to have 'lost' our connection to this project, so the bags are no longer needed.

▪ There are a number of pans in the foyer which have been left here after recent events. Check to see if you're 'missing' any!

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am (cancelled Nov. 11)

Nov 01, 2015

▪ Sun. Nov. 22: All are invited to a "mini shower" for Ashley & Taylor after church. Have some lunch, wish them well, bring a gift if you like.

▪ Congregational meeting: Sun. Nov. 29 following the service

▪ Wanted: new or nearly new items for our "Touch & Take" bags. This is a very popular addition to our Craft & Bake Sale, usually bringing in more than $100. Gift bags also accepted. Please see Jean Campbell at church or call 613-386-3731. 

▪ Also Wanted: baked goods for the church bake table at the Craft Sale Nov. 21;+ drop them off at the church that morning! 

▪ Donations to Mission Educ' Arte will be accepted through November. Just identify it on your offering envelope or make a separate donation. Steve &Marie will send the money to Mexico in early December. 

▪ With the cold weather fast approaching, we remember the homeless people of our community. Donations of good quality winter boots are being accepted by the Sharing Centre staff, to be passed on to local shelters. Also, watch for our "Sock Throw" – coming soon!

▪ There are a number of pans in the foyer which have been left here after recent events. Check to see if you're 'missing' any!

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at wholesale prices! Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

October 11, 2015

Session meeting: Sun. Oct. 25 following the service

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Orders are available in 6, 11, and 17 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

Oct. 4, 2015

▪ Fall Roast Beef Supper : Sat. Nov. 7 at Emmanuel; details to follow
▪ Christmas Craft Sale: Sat. Nov. 21 at Emmanuel, Odessa; 9 am-2 pm; one-of-a-kind items, hand-made crafts, baking, crafters' draw; free admission, lunch available; tables $20, contact Bev Burley – 613-386-3802
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!
▪ Stewards meeting: Tues. Sept. 6 at 7 pm
▪ Session meeting: Sun. Oct. 25 following the service
▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at
wholesale prices! Orders are available in 6, 11, and 17 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.
▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am
▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

Sept 13, 2015

▪ Thurs. Sept. 17: L&A Seniors Outreach Services Social Diner, 12 – 1:30 pm; meat loaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, dinner rolls, and homemade pie; entertainment by Fred Brown and Friends.  Seating is limited –all those wishing to attend must reserve their seat in advance by calling the SOS office – 613-354-6668, ext. 0 no later than Sept. 14th.  Cost is $10 per person.  Wheelchair accessible; transportation provided upon request for a small fee.

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at wholesale prices! Orders are available in 6, 11, and 17 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

 

Sept. 6, 2015

▪ Thurs. Sept. 17: L&A Seniors Outreach Services Social Diner, 12 – 1:30 pm; meat loaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, dinner rolls, and homemade pie; entertainment by Fred Brown and Friends.  Seating is limited –all those wishing to attend must reserve their seat in advance by calling the SOS office – 613-354-6668, ext. 0 no later than Sept. 14th.  Cost is $10 per person.  Wheelchair accessible; transportation provided upon request for a small fee.

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at wholesale prices! Orders are available in 6, 11, and 17 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

Aug. 30, 2015

▪ Sharing Centre Summer Clearance: child and teen clothing - $2 per bag, adult clothing - $5 per bag. Great selection! Shop early – Tues. & Wed. 10 am-3 pm; Thurs. 6-8 pm

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Orders are available in 6, 11, and 17 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

Aug. 9, 2015

Emmanuel: www.odessapc.com

▪ Welcome back!

▪ Sharing Centre Summer Clearance: child and teen clothing - $2 per bag, adult clothing - $5 per bag. Great selection! Shop early – Tues. & Wed. 10 am-3 pm; Thurs. 6-8 pm

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Orders are available in 5, 10, and 15 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

June 14, 2015

▪ Congregational Potluck: Sun. June 28 following the service

▪ The Sharing Centre is holding a $1 Sale: adult clothing - $1 per item!

▪ "Everest" Vacation Bible Camp: July 20-24; please let Ashley Watson know if you can help out.

▪ The Stewards are looking for new members – they are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church, including decisions on finances, building maintenance and upgrades. if you are interested please let a Steward know. 

▪ Please sign up in the foyer to be a Sunday am scripture reader.

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Orders are available in 5, 10, and 15 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am.

May 24, 2015

▪ The Sharing Centre is holding a $1 Sale! Adult clothing - $1 per item

▪ Stewards meeting: Tues. June2 at 7 pm

▪ Seeking dinner coordinator:  It has been proposed that we hold a "Swiss Chalet Dinner" fundraiser. Someone is needed to make the arrangements. Please speak to a Steward.

▪ Seeking newsletter editor: We would like to have a quarterly newsletter for the church. Someone is needed to gather articles submitted (by committees, etc) and format them; printing can be done in the office. Please speak to Peggy Akey. 

▪ The Stewards are looking for new members – they are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church, including decisions on finances, building maintenance and upgrades. if you are interested please let a Steward know. 

▪ Please sign up in the foyer to be a Sunday am scripture reader.

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Orders are available in 5, 10, and 15 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am.

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

May 17, 2015

▪ SOS 'Diner': Thurs. May 21 at noon; reserve at 354-6668

▪ Seeking dinner coordinator:  It has been proposed that we hold a "Swiss Chalet Dinner" fundraiser. Someone is needed to make the arrangements. Please speak to a Steward.

▪ Seeking newsletter editor: We would like to have a quarterly newsletter for the church. Someone is needed to gather articles submitted (by committees, etc) and format them; printing can be done in the office. Please speak to Peggy Akey. 

▪ The Stewards are looking for new members – they are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church, including decisions on finances, building maintenance and upgrades. if you are interested please let a Steward know. 

▪ Please sign up in the foyer to be a Sunday am scripture reader.

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Orders are available in 5, 10, and 15 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am.

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

May 10, 2015

▪ Thanks to all those who attended the Shared Service last week at Trinity! Great turnout!

▪ Session meeting: Sun. May 10 after the service

▪ SOS 'Diner': Thurs. May 21 at noon; reserve at 354-6668

▪ Seeking dinner coordinator:  It has been proposed that we hold a "Swiss Chalet Dinner" fundraiser. Someone is needed to make the arrangements. Please speak to a Steward.

▪ Seeking newsletter editor: We would like to have a quarterly newsletter for the church. Someone is needed to gather articles submitted (by committees, etc) and format them; printing can be done in the office. Please speak to Peggy Akey. 

▪ The Stewards are looking for new members – they are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church, including decisions on finances, building maintenance and upgrades. if you are interested please let a Steward know. 

▪ Please sign up in the foyer to be a Sunday am scripture reader.

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Orders are available in 5, 10, and 15 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am.

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

April 12, 2015

▪ SOS 'Diner':  Thurs. Apr. 16 at noon; reserve at 354-6668

▪ Wed. Apr. 22: Wilton Cemetery Clean-up Day, starting at 9 am; lunch provided

▪ Seeking dinner coordinator:  It has been proposed that we hold a "Swiss Chalet Dinner" fundraiser. Someone is needed to make the arrangements. Please speak to a Steward.

▪ Seeking newsletter editor: We would like to have a quarterly newsletter for the church. Someone is needed to gather articles submitted (by committees, etc) and format them; printing can be done in the office. Please speak to Peggy Akey. 

▪ The Stewards are looking for new members – they are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church, including decisions on finances, building maintenance and upgrades. if you are interested please let a Steward know. 

▪ Please sign up in the foyer to be a Sunday am scripture reader.

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Orders are available in 5, 10, and 15 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am.

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am

March 22, 2015

▪ Seeking newsletter editor: We would like to have a quarterly newsletter for the church. Someone is needed to gather articles submitted (by committees, etc) and format them; printing can be done in the office. Please speak to Peggy Akey. 

▪ If you would like to make a donation for Easter flowers in memory of loved ones, please speak to Doe Babcock, Florence or Bill Tackaberry or Phyllis Ann Brown.

▪ Sun. Mar. 22 – One Flock – The Affirming Ministries task group - will meet following the service. Anyone interested is welcome to join us. 

▪ Winter Clearance Sale on now in the Sharing Centre! Adult clothing $5 per bag; children's clothing $2 per bag, as always.

▪ The Stewards are looking for new members – they are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church, including decisions on finances, building maintenance and upgrades. if you are interested please let a Steward know. 

▪ Please sign up in the foyer to be a Sunday am scripture reader.

▪ Good Food Box Programme: Buy fresh fruits and veggies at 

wholesale prices! Orders are available in 5, 10, and 15 dollar amounts. Please see the information posted in the foyer, and/or speak to Peggy Akey.

▪ Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 9 am.

▪ Faith Quest: Wednesdays at 10 am