Greetings on this Fourth Sunday of Easter.
8:30 am Holy Communion
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Sunday School
This is the last day of Sunday School until the fall. Over the past two years we have had 18 different children join us on various Sundays. Many thanks to Rev. MJ Meinzinger who is retiring from teaching Sunday School for her many contributions to our youth. Sunday School will start again in November with a slightly different format unless we are able to secure additional volunteers. Thanks. Joy K.
The imagery that Jesus uses to describe himself as a shepherd is powerful. Rev. John would like you to prayerfully read the passage from the Gospel of John 10: 1-10. What does this passage tell us about Jesus and about ourselves as disciples of Christ?
To view readings for this week and the entire year, please use this link to the common lectionary. https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/ (You might have to select the correct Sunday).
The Hymns for this Sunday are printed below. Please google to go over ahead of time.
1. Processional Hymn: God of the Bible
2. Gradual Hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
3 Offertory Hymn: Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
4. Recessional Hymn: O Jesus, I Have Promised
If you would like to donate an anthem in loving memory of someone or just to contribute to the music ministry here at Christ Church, please consider it. Thank you for your consideration.
Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee and Fellowship following the 10:00 am Service will be hosted by Rob & Pauline Ralston. Sign up sheet for coffee hour is on the bulletin board across from the office. Please sign up for May and June. We are currently in need of people to host coffee hour. If you can help with this Ministry, please sign up on the sheet. Thank you to all who host the coffee and fellowship hours throughout the year. It is appreciated.
Wednesday Holy Communion Service at 10:0 0 a.m. – Except for May 6 which is cancelled.
Let's Talk About Grief at 10:45 a.m. following the Wednesday morning service - Except for May 6 which is cancelled.
Sunday School – The Teachers are looking for extra helpers to be there for an extra person. Please call Joy Kemble or the office. Thank you for your consideration.
Office Hours: The Office is open Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am – 11:30 am.
Financial Givings to the Church
The following are ways of giving financially to the Church:
· through Envelopes
· E-Transfer to churchoffice@christchurchchatham.ca
· Through our updated Website www.christchurchchatham.ca – Select: Give
· Pre-authorized withdrawals – Direct from your bank account. Choose from the 10th or 25th of the month. If interested, please contact the office.
Flower Memorial Available Dates
Please contact Vicki V. if you would like any of the following dates of Memorial Flowers for the Altars: May 17, 24, August 30, November 22. Thank you for your consideration.
The Giving Tree
For the month of May, we will be celebrating all mothers and mother figures in our lives past and present. Place a photocopied photo of all the Moms in our lives. Please be sure not to use original photos as they will not be returned. We will also be collecting supplies to help our church. Suggestions may be: Kleenex, Paper Towels, Pine-Sol, Windex, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Vim Bathroom Cleaner, 8 1/2 x 11 Copy White Paper. Thank you! Joy
Please be advised that portions of the Worship services are sometimes taped or photographed and placed on our Facebook or Website. If you do not wish to be recorded or photographed, please advise a Warden, Rev. John or the Church office.
Upcoming Events
Cash/Gift Cards (Orders due First Friday of the Month) - Friday, May 1st .
Please submit your orders to Vicki V. or to the Church Office Mail Box by 11:30 am on the scheduled Friday. You receive the full value of the card and the Church receives a percentage from the value of cards purchased towards our operating fund.
Please note: Loblaws cards (used at the Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills) is appreciated towards the Little Food Pantry and/or Monday Bag Lunch Program. You purchase the card(s), donate to the church, and the value is added to your yearly contribution on your tax slip. We thank you for your ongoing support.
Pop Can Sundays – (first Sunday of each month)-Sunday, May 3rd. Bring your empty aluminum cans in a tied bag (beer cans to be separate) and place them by the McKeough Memorial Fountain before coming into the Sanctuary. Thank you for supporting this project.
Evening Compline Suspended until further Notice.
Spanish Lessons are every Thursday at 5:00 pm in the Library except for May 7th only being cancelled.
Men’s Breakfast (3rd Friday of the month). 8:00 am - Friday, May 15th at Hungry Man’s Restaurant, Keil Drive.
Yard Sale, Bake Table, Lunch Room - Saturday, May 9th, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Your participation is needed by donating no longer used articles and coming out for lunch and a fun time! Goodies for the Bake Table can be brought in Friday, May 8th. Plastic bags, newspapers and flats are also needed and can be left at the church. Thank you for your continued support.
Broasted Chicken Dinner Take Out Only - Friday, June 5th - Tickets are $25.00, 5:00-6:30 pm (Please use door near little pantry across from bus depot to pick up the dinners.) The Meal includes 3 pieces of chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, roll & butter plus dessert! Tickets are available from the Wardens or call the Church Office at (519)352-1640.
Spring Fling Dance & Games Night
Saturday, May 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. - Finger Food Potluck. Bring your favourite game.
Please save your Empty Paper Towel Rolls (please tear off loose pieces of towel to assist with crafts) and Egg Cartons (no toilet paper rolls please) and place them in the container at the back of the church. It would be appreciated that we only accept clean cartons inside without broken eggshells and egg residue. The cartons are used to hold individual paints for crafts. We are no longer collecting margarine and cool whip containers. Thank you for your generosity.