Chalmers Presbyterian Church Chalmers Presbyterian Church…

Built by FAITH, strengthened through WORSHIP, bringing HOPE to life’s journey

We welcome you to worship at Chalmers. If you are

a first-time worshiper at Chalmers we reach out to

you with hospitality and friendship in Jesus’ name.

This symbol is being used in the Order of Service

to indicate that the people will stand. All the worship

songs will be projected on the screen.

Please note that some fellow worshippers are

sensitive to perfumes. We ask that you consider

keeping Chalmers scent free. Thank you.

NO Coffee Fellowship today due to

Advance Polls.

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AT A GLANCE! October 11-18

SUNDAY Worship/ All Ages – 10 am

Library Open – 11:15 am

Advance Polls – noon

MONDAY Church Office closed

Advance Polls – noon

TUESDAY Seniors’ Fitness – 1 pm

Session Executive – 1 pm

WEDNESDAY Knitting Circle – 2 pm

Youth Gathering – 6 pm

Reachout Rehearsal – 7:30pm

THURSDAY Praise Team – 6:25 pm

Senior Choir – 7:30 pm

FRIDAY Seniors’ Fitness – 9 am

NO Seniors’ Euchre

Synod of SWO – 1-9 pm

SATURDAY Synod of SWO – 9am – 3 pm

SUNDAY Worship/ Sunday School - 10 am

Library Open – 11:15 am

Stephen Ministry – 7 pm

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NAME TAGS NAME TAGS are back. Starting TODAY we will be asking everyone to wear their name tag when entering the Sanctuary and also for fellowship activities following the service - coffee time. Please also remember to return your name tag when leaving. It is hoped that this will give those new to Chalmers as well as long time members the opportunity to meet and know each other.

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TASTEFUL TOPICS LUNCEHON: Sunday, October 25th, 11;30 am with guest speaker Chris Macdonald from Samartian’s Purse, to talk about Operation Christmas Child. $8.00 per person.

NURSERY NOTES: Urgent call for volunteers! Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have lost a few more of our volunteers. In order to continue this service that is so valuable to the young families in this congregation, we need some more help. If you could consider committing to 3-4 Sunday mornings between October and June, please speak with Joanne Dickert or Bev Cameron, or call Bev at home 519-685-4298. A police check is required.

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BAKERS & HELPERS needed: Chalmers is hosting the “On the Move – Being the church in changing times” a Synod Conference, on Friday and Saturday (October 16 & 17). BAKERS: We need cookies, muffins, squares, breads, etc. PLEASE NO NUTS as we have registrants attending that has severe nut allergy. HELPERS: To set-up tables and chairs for the breakout rooms and lower hall for meals. Please see the sign-up list on the table in the narthex. Your help will help make this Synod meeting a success.

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Please PRAY

For all who will participate in the upcoming

Synod of Southwestern Ontario conference here

at Chalmers on October 16 &17. We pray for

God’s wisdom, courage and patience for the

Moderator-elect of synod, The Rev. Mark

McLennan, Minister of Knox PC in Woodstock.

God of love and mercy, as we respond to the

plight of refugees from Syria and other parts of

your world, we pray for the people of this

country and of the church, that we may not be

indifferent or naïve, afraid or overwhelmed,

discouraged or blind to hope and options to help

in the call of justice.

For God to provide healing and pain relief for

Dorothy Barfoot as she deals with health

challenges.

For the Lord to speed the healing for Heather

deHoog who suffered a bone fracture when she

twisted her ankle.

For God’s healing hand to be upon Maureen

Gaskin as she receives treatment and care at

Parkwood Hospital.

For healing and a spirit of perseverance for Bill

George who is resting at home and receiving

regular treatments in hospital.

For God’s blessing for Shirley Bakelaar, Ross

Cole, Margaret Dale, Doris Doskas, Martin

McHardy, Linda McPherson, and Margaret

Middaugh.

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Stewardship Moments

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the

service of others. Ghandi (1869-1948), leader of Indian independence in British-ruled India

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TEENS & TWENTIES Join us on Wednesdays, from 6pm until 7:30pm for

fun, friends and faith! We will spend time as a

large group and also divide into smaller age groups

throughout the evening. Junior youth (grades 5-8),

Senior youth (high school) and young adults (ages

18-30) are all welcome!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bible Study and Discussion Groups: Women in the Bible beginning on Monday, October 19th at either 1:00 or 7:30 pm at the church. The studies will conclude on December 7th. The afternoon study will be lead by Lizz Thibodeau and the evening will be led by Linda Adamson and Laurie Bannerman. The sign-up sheets are on the table in the foyer. All are welcome (including men).

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World Food Day

October 16 is World Food Day. It is a day to

reflect on the prevalence of hunger and malnutrition

in our global village and inspire solutions for lasting

change. God’s promise of abundant life is for all

creation, yet 870 million people do not have enough

to eat. Presbyterian World Service & Development

collaborates with our partners at Canadian

Foodgrains Bank to provide food in times of

emergency and to ensure that people have food for

the future. In Guatemala, PWS&D’s local partner

helped Maria Victoria Perez learn how to correctly

plant trees and diversify her crops to improve her

family’s nutrition. Maria’s garden is not the only

thing flourishing—she now has the confidence to

teach and empower other indigenous women to rise

above hunger and create a better quality of life.

PWS&D supports food security for subsistence

farmers

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HOSTS for 11 October 2015

Maureen Bruff & Debbie Scott

Dan and Loretta Duffin

Doris Tutt and host needed

Next Sunday’s Hosts

Shirley Hall & Wendy Lefler

Keith & Cathy Spooner

John Goodwin’s class

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Coffee Fellowship Servers: October 18: Erica MacKay & Bev Cameron

October 25: Gail McHardy Leitch & Don Leitch

November 1: Bob & Mary Taylor

November 8: Winter Hales / Bev Cameron

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BENEFIT CONCERT in support of Canadian

Foodgrains Bank. An evening with recording artist,

Mary Smith, pianist and songwriter, Agnes Marie

Henderson and violinist, Tom McLean. Tickets: $20,

available from Chalmers church office.

DATE: Saturday November 14th, 2015, 7pm

LOCATION: Chalmers PC

PRESBYTERIAN RECORD It is so easy to order your Presbyterian Record subscription. Call the church office, 519-681-7242. Yearly subscription is $35.50. Deadline is Oct. 15th.

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LIBRARY

Truth Stained Lies,

Distortion and Twisted Innocence by Terri

Blackstock are a series of books about a family, and extended family, who have been badly hurt by a

Drug Lord, Leonard Miller. Miller has become a very

powerful, very wealthy man who covers his tracks well, and has no remorse at killing anyone who he

feels know too much about him, or is just in his way. Max and Michael Hogan are brothers, both serving as

police officers whose brother Joe was killed by

Leonard Miller. Cathy, Juliet, Jay and Holly are siblings whose lives are intertwined with the Hogan

brothers, and whose lives are also changed forever by the presence of Leonard Miller. This is a fast

moving, complex drug scent/murder mystery that keeps you reading (and sweating) right to the very

last pages of the series.

I really enjoyed these books. If you like suspense, mystery and/or action stories …. These are the books

for you! Christine Hunter, Librarian

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NURSERY SCHEDULE October 11: Mary Taylor & Bev Cameron October 18: Carolyn Walker & volunteer needed October 25: Jackie Bannerman & volunteer needed November 1: Bob & Mary Taylor

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DID YOU KNOW? Chalmers is in charge of a worship service at Meadow Park Nursing Home on the 2nd Sunday of each month except for January & February. Debbie Kemp has been our coordinator and has done a wonderful job. Thank you so much Debbie. WE NOW NEED A NEW CO-ORDINATOR. Contact Mary Taylor (519-681-4541) Pastoral Care Chairperson or the church office (519-681-7242). We need to fill this position as soon as possible.

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Craft sale – please plan to support the craft sale on

Saturday, November 21st! Donate crafts, knitting,

baked goods, canned goods, crocheting, sewn items.

Please sign up in the narthex with the type of

donation you can contribute. Questions? Speak to

Eleanor Hannah or Christine Hunter.

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As part of Burns Mosa Presbyterian Church’s 180th Anniversary celebration we are hosting a fabulous musical afternoon with the terrific group “Heading Home Trio”. We invite everyone to come and share in this wonderful afternoon. Concert begins at 2 pm on October 25

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Tickets $10 per person.

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LONDON PRESBYTERIAL WMS MISSION DAY will be Thursday, October 15th at Duff Largie

Presbyterian Church, Largie. Guest Speaker will be

Lynda Drummelsmith on the theme, “Where are we”.

Meeting starts at 10 am.

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BE A CHALMERS' BLOOD DONOR! When you

give blood at Canadian Blood Services, mention that

you're a ‘Partner for Life from Chalmers’ and

mention our ID# CHAL673812.

To the young and healthy, it's no loss. To the sick,

it's hope. Donate blood to bring hope to life's journey

for others!

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PAR (Pre Authorized Remittance) offering cards

may be found on the table in the foyer with the

Sunday worship bulletins. If you are on PAR you

may wish to place the offering card on the offering

plate as it is passed as a way of participating in the

offering of our financial gifts for the glory of God.

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POP CANS FUNDRAISING: Thank you in supporting the pop can venture. This venture supports our Youth Ministry. There is a Rubbermaid bin in the narthex for the pop cans.

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Please note that the Life & Mission insert from

the bulletin is available on the Chalmers website.

www.chalmerslondon.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~