CALVIN CHURCH’S WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Below are our congregational announcements for the week of September 7th – September 14th. (***Please be sure to check out the attached UPDATED calendar for more info!)
Calvin Crafters Will Resume Sat. Sept. 7: (Final Reminder)
Please note that the Calvin Crafters group is scheduled to begin again, with it’s next meeting to be held on Sat. Sept 7 from 1-3 p.m. in the church hall for a time of crafting and fellowship together. So whether you knit, crochet, sew, or do any other sort of craft you’re invited to bring your current project and join us. All are welcome!
Fellowship Time returns – Sun. Sept. 8: (Final Reminder)
Our Sunday after-service fellowship time of tea and coffee in the church hall will resume on Sun. Sept. 8 following worship. Please make plans to stay and to meet someone new, while getting caught up with others!
Children’s Ministry Volunteers Meeting – Sun. Sept. 8: (Final Reminder)
A meeting for teachers and volunteers will be held on Sun. Sept. 8 following worship. The meeting will be a chance to go over Fall programming and curriculum plans, and to make sure everyone is on the same page before things get underway. We are still in need of approximately 3 more nursery volunteers, 1 more elementary teacher, and 3 more elementary helpers. If you would be interested, please make plans to attend this information session, or to reach out to Allison Jack or Norna Hugasdottir.
Ladies Fellowship Meeting – Mon. Sept. 9: (New)
The Ladies Fellowship Group will meet on Mon. Sept. 9 @ 1:00 p.m. in the church hall. Everyone is invited!!!
Worship & Congregational Life Team Meeting – Wed. Sept 11: (New)
The Worship & Congregational Life Team will meet on Wed. Sept. 11 @ 7:00 p.m. on ZOOM. Team members are asked to please watch for their link to join that meeting to arrive in their email inboxes on Mon. (Sep 9).
Pastoral Care Team Meeting – Sun. Sept. 15: (New)
There will be meeting of the Pastoral Care Team on next Sun., Sept 15 following worship.
Session Meeting – Wed. Sept 18: (New)
The Session will meet on Wed. Sept. 18 @ 7:00 p.m. at the church.
2024 Indigenous Bursary Award!: (New)
The Mission and Outreach team is happy to announce that they have awarded this year’s Calvin Presbyterian Church Indigenous Bursary to Kiara Hiltz, in support of her studies at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). The Calvin Presbyterian Church Indigenous Bursary is a one-time $1,000 bursary awarded to an Indigenous person attending post-secondary studies. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to be able to support Kiara as she pursues her dreams.
Organ Installation Update! (Reminder)
With much of the preparatory work underway in anticipation of the new organ’s arrival (which has included the widening of the opening into the sanctuary from the speaker chamber above the office to accommodate the new organs 5 speakers) we are now expecting the new organ to be installed during the week of Sept 16-20. The proposed timeline for the installation is as follows:
Mon. Sept. 16 – The new organ will arrive, the old organ will be removed, and most if not all of the “rough” install done that day.
Tues. Sept. 17 – Finish off any rough install work—if necessary, settle positioning of cabinets and (hopefully) begin final voicing work
Wed. Sept. 18 – Fri. Sept. 20 – Final voicing. May need all or part of all three days.
To ‘voice’ the organ (fine tuning its sound to optimize it for our sanctuary), the technicians will need to do a lot of detailed listening. As such, while the downstairs will still be usable, we’d ask people to please avoid using the upstairs area of the church and sanctuary while this work is being done.
A New Fridge is coming:
Our Mission & Outreach Team is in the process of trying to purchase a new commercial-grade refrigerator to be used as a part of our breakfast, and community food program. The Team is using accrued unspent funds from previous years to buy what it hopes will be a 36” commercial refrigerator. It will be located into the small room adjoining the kitchen, which has already been electrically wired to accommodate such things. We are excited about what new possibilities this might open for us in our ministry and service to the community.
Children’s ministries resume – Sun. Sept. 22: (Reminder)
Our congregation’s Sunday School, Youth programming, and children’s ministries will be starting up again on Sun. Sept. 22. Please be sure to watch for more details in the coming weeks!
Sunday Drivers Needed: (Reminder)
We are currently looking for volunteers that are willing to provide drives for members of the church who are without a vehicle or can not drive on Sundays for morning Service. If you are interested in providing this service to fellow church members, please email calvinhalifax@bellaliant.com.
Sign Up sheets for those interested in reading Scripture or leading in prayer:
Sign-up sheets for August 2024 – Dec 2024 are now on the table in the Narthex for anyone interested in signing up to either read scripture OR to lead in prayer during one of our Sunday worship services. There’s lots of spaces still available to sign up!!! Having different people share their voices, words, perspectives and prayers in worship has been a real blessing, and our hope is that you might consider sharing yours!
Choir Rehearsal:
The choir meets on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the back meeting room downstairs. All are welcome to come, and join, and to share in Calvin’s music ministry!
Food Cupboard:
Helpful items you can donate include: canned meat (Flakes of Tuna/Chicken/Ham/Spam) Paper Towel/Toilet Paper bars of soap and toothpaste – dishwashing soap, Kraft Dinner canned soup and vegetables and pet food. Please see the donation box in the narthex or speak with Allison Power (patpower@eastlink.ca or 902-445-9161) or any member of the Mission and Outreach Team.
Pastoral Care Team: (Updated)
If you know someone in the congregation that could benefit from hearing from their Church Family please contact Kaitlyn Power (kaitlyn.power3@hotmail.com or 902-488-9161). Cards will be sent from the pastoral care team to those who are identified as grieving, celebrating a special occasion, or thinking of you or get well wishes.
Bulletin Dedications:
You can now, once again, place dedications into the bulletins in celebration or memory of a special event or individual. Dedications can be made using the printed form on the table just outside the sanctuary, or online, at a suggested donation of $15 (which is used to offset printing costs). And if you don’t have $15, don’t worry. Just give what you can.
For those wishing to submit an please email the church at calvinhalifax@bellaliant.com.
(***PLEASE NOTE that online dedications must be submitted no later than the Wednesday immediately prior the Sunday on which they are intended to the printed)
Breakfast Program
Items needed on a weekly basis include cereal, granola bars, puddings, individually wrapped snacks, arrowroot cookies, fruit (applesauce, mandarin oranges, peaches, pears, fruit cocktail), pancake mix (just add water), oats, and 1L juices (apple, orange, fruit mixture). We currently support 21 families, (over 44 children) on a weekly basis. If you would like to donate with your offering, please note “Mission and Outreach Breakfast Program” with your contribution. Any questions about this program – please contact Allison Power (patpower@eastlink.ca or 902-445-9161)
Prayer Chain:
For items to be added to the Prayer Chain, please email prayerchain@calvinhalifax.ca or speak to Allison Power (902-445-9161). Please ensure you have permission from the individual to have their name added to the list. Updates are also appreciated! All requests are kept in confidence. We currently have a team of 16 who pray for those requested. If you feel called to be part of the Prayer Chain Team – please speak to Allison Power or Rev. Mike Koslowski.
Remember the Halifax West Ecumenical Food Bank!
Donations of non-perishable food items to the Food Bank can be placed in the shopping cart just inside the front doors of the church. Monetary donations should be earmarked ‘Food Bank’ and can be placed into the offering plates on any Sunday morning. If you would like to donate directly, monetary donations in the form of cash or cheques can be sent to their Treasurer, Russell Cooper, at 33 Chartwell Lane, Halifax, NS, B3M 3S7. Cheques should be made payable to the Halifax West Ecumenical Food Bank. They will also accept e-transfers at the e-mail address halifaxwestfoodbank@gmail.com. If you could leave your address in the comment section (or return address on posted donations), they will be sure to issue a tax receipt.
Who’s Who at Calvin
Not sure who’s who, or who to reach out and direct your questions to? Below are just some of those involve in leading our ministry here together at Calvin:
Minister: Rev. Michael Koslowski, B.A., M. Div.
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Dr. W. G. S. (Sydney) McDonald, B.A., D.D.
Elder Emeritus: Murray MacDonald
Music Director: Faith Daley, B.A., B.Ed.
Interim Clerk of Session: Lilla Tanner
Envelope Secretary: Dan Campbell
Ministry Team Leaders
Worship and Congregational Life: Rev. Michael Koslowski
Mission & Outreach: Allison Power
Personnel & Ministry Opportunities: Lilla Tanner
Finance and Stewardship: Pam MacFarlane
Property & Maintenance: Marian Smith
Prayer Chain, Contact: Allison Power
Pastoral Care: Rev. Michael Koslowski
Peace,
Rev. Michael Koslowski
Calvin Presbyterian Church
3311 Ashburn Ave., Halifax N.S.
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