Merry Christmas

Its the most wonderful time of the year!

Merry Christmas one and all!

Updates....

SUNDAY IS A BIG DAY! And incase you forgot about the times of both services:

Sunday Morning: Starts at 11am (as usual) but we will be having our church cantata sing. I hope everyone can make it cause there sure are some talented singers within that group, and as well Capt. Les' dad will be preaching in that service.

Sunday Evening (Christmas Eve Service): Will be commencing at 6:30pm. Come really early to get a seat!

Hope to see you guys all there at both services!

Countdown to Christmas: 3 Days

Countdown To Christmas..............

5 MORE DAYS!! WOO HOO!!!!
Has everyone got their christmas shopping done? What about your gifts wrapped and put under the tree?

You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town

He's making a list
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!

O! You better watch out!
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
I hope everyone has the jolly good ol' christmas spirit in you!!!
and remember...
JESUS IS BORN HOSANNA!

What A Performance

GREEAT JOB GUYS!! The christmas concert that has been under so much preperation and hard hard work by the pioneer club kids and their leaders did an AMAZING job today entertaining the congregation in their christmas play "3 Wiseman and a Baby".

Special Thanks to :
  • Jon and Tracy Savage
  • The Pioneer Leaders
  • Kathy Windsor
  • Pioneer Club Kids

Looking forward to what next year has in store for everyone!

Christmas Campaign

We are getting there!

Only 7 days to go. If you can help us out please call the office as soon as possible.

All we need is one last push. Please help us help others!

This Coming Sunday - Christmas Concert

Guess what? Do you remember? Have you not heard?

This Sunday our young people from the Church will be leading the worship service and performing the play "Three wise men and a baby". Are you coming? The service starts at 11:00am and you will want to come early to get a good seat!

See you all there!

Cancellation

It is with regret that we inform you that we are unable to attend Chateau Mission this evening. The residents of the lodge are dealing with an outbreak of the flu and as a result, the building has been closed for the general public. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date.

How To Get Into The Christmas Spirit

Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace, love and goodwill to all. But with all the stress and commotion of the season, many of us end up feeling more like Mr. Scrooge than Santa Claus. Maybe your working overtime this month and Christmas is at the back of your mind and you have no christmas spirit at all or maybe you forget this in 12 days it is christmas time! Here are some ideas of how to get into that cheery holiday spirit!

STEP 1: Shop early. Nothing takes away the Christmas spirit like fighting for parking and struggling through crowds.

STEP 2: Wish people that you meet in stores and other casual environments a happy holiday. Say it with a smile.

STEP 3: Place money into the Salvation Army kettles

STEP 4: Do something nice for someone. Offer to baby-sit so a friend can do her Christmas shopping, take cookies to your neighbors, or shovel an elderly neighbor's walk.

STEP 5: Volunteer your time to a worthy holiday cause. Even if you are busy, you can spare an hour or two to help people less fortunate than yourself.

STEP 6: Organize a drive at work or in your neighborhood. Collect food and personal items and donate them to a local shelter for the homeless or for battered women.

STEP 7: Play Christmas music.

STEP 8: Watch Christmas movies. "Elf" , "Santa Clause" is a good one for reviving a flagging Christmas spirit, as is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

STEP 9: Read "A Christmas Carol"

STEP 10: Decorate your house for the holidays.

STEP 11: Don't spend more money than you have. Anxiety over after-Christmas bills can ruin your holiday.

This week...

Don't forget this week....

Monday - Kettles/Choir Practise
Tuesday - Kettles
Wednesday - Kettles/Chateau Mission Visit
Thursday - Kettles
Friday - Kettles
Saturday - Kettles/YP Christmas Concert Practise/Floor Hockey Party
Sunday - Worship Service - YP Concert/Winspear Festival of Carols

Sunday Service

Hello one and all!

Yesterday we celebrated Advent #2 of Christmas. During the sermon Capt Les reminded us of the importance of Peace and Joy not only at Christmas time but year round.

Next week our young peoples Christmas contata will perform and lead the service. You will want to come early to ensure yourself a seat!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Kettles, Kettles, Kettles

In case you are wondering...

Before the start of the day Saturday Dec 9, we have raised $36,910.00 to date.

Yes we are well on our way after now completing 13 days of the 27 day campaign. Thank you for all who have helped out thus far and we look forward to achieving this years goal of $90,000.00 but only with your help! Keep on believing!

Sunday

Tomorrow is Advent # 2. The sermon Title is "God knows exactly want you need" and we will be looking at a video clip from Santa Claus 2 - the movie! Be sure to come early and get a seat and bring your best praise and worship offering to God. See you at 11:am sharp!

Heads Up....

As we are fastly approaching this christmas year we need to keep in mind all the programs going on around our area and within our church. So for those of you that need a visual reminder here are some upcoming events:

Thurs. Dec.7/06- Light Up St.Albert @ 7:00pm

Friday Dec.8/06- Floor Hockey Night

Sat. Dec.9/06- Children's Christmas Concert Practice (at the church) from 11am-2pm

Sun. Dec.10/06

- Sturgeon Hospital (hand out sunshine bags) @ 2pm

- St.Albert Ministry Staff Christmas Party @ 6:30pm

Tues. Dec. 12/06- Lunch Bunch @ 11am

Sat. Dec. 16/06

- FINAL Christmas Concert Practice (at the church) from 11am-2pm

- Floor Hockey Season Ending Party @ 7pm (at the church)

Sun. Dec.17/06

- Christmas Play (During Church)

- Festival of Carols at the Winspear at 7:00pm

Christmas Kettle Update

We are now well underway and have completed 10 of 27 days in this year's Christmas Kettle Campaign. Thus far we have raised $25,699.15. This years goal is $90,000.00. Please continue to pray for us to reach our objective and for people to come forward and help where they can.

Many thanks to those who have already given of their time and money in assisting us thus far.

Please help us help others!

Cancellation

As a result of a flu epedemic our visit to River Ridge Lodge this evening has had to be cancelled. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date when we will be able to deliver our sunshine bags to the residents.

CONGRATS!

If you guys weren't at church today you missed a VERY important and VERY exciting announcement.
Stefan and Laura are engaged....WOO HOO!!
We wish you both a lifetime of everlasting love and happiness.
Congrats Guys!




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