Glencoe's on Fire 4 God: Arrived safe in Waterloo-Ready to learn!

Holy week events help us remember the sacrifice of our Lord on Good Friday, and His resurrection on Easter. Join us Wednesday or Thursday for a quiet time of meditation. On Maundy Thursday we will celebrate the Last Supper with a Christian Seder program. A soup supper will be shared. The Community Good Friday service will be held at 10:45. Meet at Glencoe Presbyterian at 10:30 as the cross is carried to Faith Pentecostal. We will celebrate Christ's resurrection at the communion worship service on April 5.

Thanks to everyone who helped and attended the Foodgrains concert!

Busy Sunday Mornings? Join us for our mid-week worship services Tuesdays at 7:00pm. Worship songs, message, refreshments. Suitable for teens, families, young adults, seniors.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Arrived safe in Waterloo-Ready to learn!

Hi friends! I'm very excited to be in Waterloo till Thursday to hear the conference speaker, the Rev. Dr. Peter Steinke! This week's focus is CongregationalLeadership in Anxious Times. How relevant is that to the global church!?! I am looking ahead to this week's suggested scripture readings too - and it couldn't be more appropriate! No one could deny that The disciples were anxious when they said to Jesus, "Don't you care about us?!" hmmm wonder where we will end up by Sunday? "Peace. Be still." hmmm... Blessings to you! ~ Rev. Deb

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What's Happening this Week

Make Today a Day of Gratitude!

I encourage you to make today a day of GRATITUDE.

From Rev. Deb:
As of today, February 25, Dad continues to improve, had a little fall yesterday, but not to be concerned Mom said. Thank God for Mom’s safety after a slip into the ditch last week when the roads were all ice and drifting. Into the ditch – and over until she landed back on all four tires. Looks like a new vehicle is needed - the roof is pretty well smooshed in! I thought people slowed down in retirement, but she seems to be competing with the stunt women of 2014!
I give thanks for -> Dad’s healing and Mom’s safety and health! -> For two active children and my hard-working, healthy husband! -> For being Canadian!

Praise God! God is GOOD ALL THE TIME!

What can you give thanks for today?

Honestly, do not just tell everyone else, and certainly don’t keep it to yourself! Tell God and then - tell them!!!

Morning Prayer - the BEST START

How many days do you jump out of bed and forget to pray? Here is a simple solution. First, open your eyes and say, "Good morning God!" Second, lay very still and ask, "God, today, please carry any burden that is too heavy for me to carry alone and forgive me when I don't." Next, sincerely seek and ask, "Lord, help me to hear your voice in my heart or through somebody else's words. Open my eyes to the needs of others and push me into action so that I can serve you and be a glimmer of hope and compassion as Christ uses me for his purposes." Finally, give thanks, "Lord, Thank you for the good news of your salvation - bless this person that they will come to know you and grow closer in relationship with you. Thank you Jesus! Amen."

Planning a Wedding this Year? Here's some information that can help:

Glencoe Presbyterian Church ~ Guidelines for Weddings

177 Main Street, Glencoe N0L 1M0 (519)-287-2743

Minister ~ Rev. Deb Dolbear-Van Bilsen revdeb17@sympatico.ca

Organist ~ Heather Morton

HAPPY PLANNING & GOD BLESS YOU ! ! !

Making Arrangements

1. Please contact the minister directly to make an initial appointment to discuss the possibility of your wedding, the date and location.

2. When the church is your chosen location, the minister then takes your request to the session of the church for approval.

3. After having received approval with the minister and the session, the couple will meet with the minister. This consists of at least three sessions of pre-marriage preparation and service planning with the minister.

4. The Rehearsal is traditionally held the evening before the date of the ceremony, otherwise, request this early in the planning stages so that arrangements may be confirmed in advance. Thank you.

It is the couple’s responsibility to arrange for a marriage license or to ask the minister about announcing the banns of marriage. (Banns of marriage may be read in church as a basis for the marriage of those who are professing members who regularly attend worship. The banns must be read at least once during a regular service, and at least five days before the wedding ceremony.)

The Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony is a worship service and you and your fiancé are making vows to each other, to God, and in front of God and the guests. The minister will provide you with a package of choices (which includes the service and scripture options) for you to make your ceremony personal, and once you have made some decisions together, you can confirm them with the minister.

Music arrangements can be made in consultation with the minister and organist. (Leave a message at the church.) The minister of the congregation is the one who will officiate the service. Should you wish another minister to participate, please consult with the minister of Glencoe Presbyterian Church.

Also, if you would like the minister to attend the reception and to say grace, please make that request so that the minister can arrange to be present.

Wedding Rehearsal

Rehearsals are usually held the evening before the wedding, with the time to be set in consultation with the minister. Those present at the rehearsal should be: bride, groom, attendants, parents and any others involved in the service.

Honorariums $$$ How Much?

Did you skip here first? An honorarium is a gift reflecting appreciation of time, effort preparation and reflections involved in making the wedding service possible. Please pass these along to the minister on the night of the rehearsal.

Church……..$175.00 for third-party requests

Hall………....$75.00

Custodian…..$ 75.00

Organist……$100.00 + $25 to accompany a soloist

Minister…… $200.00

Other Details

Photos may be taken at the time of the entrance of the wedding party, the signing of the register and when the new couple leaves. Please, no pictures to be taken during the vows. Video cameras are allowed only if the person is non-intrusive, limited movement or stationary tripod. Concerning flowers, candles and decorating the church please consult with the minister. Candles must be extinguished as soon as possible after the service. Confetti or rice, is not allowed to be thrown in the church building or grounds. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the church building or hall. ~ I look forward to serving you in Christ’s name! ~ Rev. Deb

WELCOME to our Community of Faith - our Church!

WELCOME!
Hi there and blessings of peace!
We are very excited to share God's blessings as the Spirit is alive and moving in Glencoe and our community - and available to you 24/7! We pray that as you read and explore our blog, you might find comfort in the knowledge that you are a treasured child of God, saved by grace in Christ Jesus, our Saviour, and filled with energy and freedom of the Holy Spirit.
God's Family is the Church of the Living God, the pillar
and foundation of the truth." ~ 1Tim. 3:15
We are constantly providing more Food 4 Families to prevent a famished spirit, so please keep checking in with us! Please - come - join us!

WORSHIP
Every Sunday morning we gather to worship our Lord and Saviour. We praise God with song (both traditional and contemporary), and with prayer.
We learn about God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and we experience his grace by listening to The Word read and shared in Scripture. As the Word is interpreted using common, everyday language, we are challenged to experience God speaking to our hearts using the five senses: hearing, seeing, touching, smelling and tasting. Through the message offered in the sermon: we are challenged to stop making excuses and live positive results in our lives to the Glory of God!

Who's Who? in Glencoe Presbyterian Church

Clerk of Session - Joan Puspoky
Secretary - Rosemary McDonald
Board of Managers - Ben Varekamp
Treasurer - Lu Brule
Willing Workers - Rosemary McDonald
Sunday School & Junior Church (weekly) - Laurie McGill
Thursday Bible Study (weekly) - Rev. Deb
Youth - Cathy Brule
Nursery & Roster - Darlene Hoover
Hope Team - Cathy Brulé
Prayer Team - Rosemary McDonald
Worship Team - Heather Morton
Greeters Ministry - Don McDonald
60+ Ministry - Mavis Bedford
Men's Ministry - Ray Simpson & Karmen Garrison

PRAYERS FOR CLARITY & DISCERNMENT

Gracious God, we pray for Your Holy Wisdom and Insight into the direction you are calling our towns of Glencoe, Newbury, Wardsville and greater community to BE.

Give us eyes to see Your Vision, Lord, to discover new opportunities or tools, or creative ways to bring the Gospel Message to the hearts of your people in our area.

As we begin to prepare for Easter and the Season of Lent as it leads up to Easter, prepare us, make us, mold us, use us, as the clay and shape us into all that you, our Almighty Potter intended! Set our hearts on fire, and water the seeds of our faith in You and help us grow! In Christ's name. Amen.