Langley Presbyterian Church

Serving Today:

Greeters:        Bob Johnson

Coffee:              Norma 

Counters:         Emma Stuive & Don Baycroft

Media:                Marg Garratt

Kidblast:        Pam Klassen/Rick Penner

Next Week – May 27^th

Greeters:       Althea Strudwick & Marg. Garratt

Coffee:                 Pam Klassen/Nancy Hibbert

Counters:      Bob Johnson/Louise McAree

Media:           David Fowler

Kidblast:         Eleanor Mills/Judy Daniels

Children:

Children aged 3 – 12 are invited to join our Kidblast program held downstairs after the ‘exchange of peace’.

Our Nursery is also located in the downstairs Hall.

Congregational News.

Our guest minister today the Rev. Robin Ross, is a retired Presbyterian minister from Mission. His continuing ministry is through the PCCWeb Daily Devotional, which he has edited on the Internet for our denomination for the past 15 years. It can be accessed at http://daily.presbyterian.ca and is sent out free by e-mail each day to 6,000 subscribers. He and his wife, Evelyn, have three grown children and six grandchildren.

Aileen Rankin’s Memorial Service will be held this Wednesday, May 23^rd at 3:30pm.  There will be refreshments served downstairs after the service.

Transforming Church Workshop – Saturday morning, June 16^th  9:30 – 11:00 am at LPC.

Rev. Hibbert will be running a video workshop to help us as a congregation to begin looking at ourselves, where our ministry should be going, and how to set strategies and goals to guide us into the future.

The workshop offers a process rather than a quick fix to whatever issues we may face. If followed through upon, the process could take several months to a year or more.

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce us to the process. Whether or not we decide to further pursue this process, there is benefit in getting us talking together about the direction and future of our congregation.  The process is known as The Transforming Church and you can get more information at their website: www.transformingchurch.net  If you would like to participate in this workshop, please sign the sheet at the back of the sanctuary or speak to Rev. Hibbert.   Thank you for your consideration.

Next Sunday, May 27^th, our Church is hosting the Presbyterian Churches of the Fraser Valley Festival of Praise at 2:30pm. 

Everyone is Invited!  Bring a friend!

There is a new Greeters Roster posted on the bulletin board. As this is summer time, it may not be possible for you to greet, please arrange a swap or speak to Marg.  If you would like to greet and are not on the roster, please print your name at the bottom of the sheet.  Thanks!

There is also a new sign-up sheet for Coffee time downstairs. .

Upcoming Events: Further information is on the noticeboard.

LinXus is a youth group geared towards (gr. 8-12). They are excited to announce an evening of fun at St. Andrews, Newton (7147 124 Street,  Surrey) on Friday,  June 1^st from 6:45PM – 10:00PM. We invite you to celebrate God’s work through LinXus, throughout the school year and through the growth of faith and friendships with us.

 Mega Work Party…….Camp Douglas is having their major work party of the year. Come on the 7:20 am ferry and stay as long as you dare!

Date: Saturday May 26th, 2012 at 9 am Lunch Provided!   Work to be done: general clean up, painting, weeding, lawn care.

A Note from Rachelle Czerwinski from Kerrisdale Presbyterian:

“I have been involved in a Community Development Project in Madagascar for the past 2 years, helping a poor community to gain access to water and start a community garden. Last February, a cyclone (Giovanna) destroyed 70% of what we built so we need to rebuild before we can start on our new projects like the community kitchen or tree planting.  So I need to reach wide and far for support, thus this message.

Come to our bazaar fundraiser on Saturday June 16th from 11am to 5pm At Kerrisdale Presbyterian church 2733 West 41st, Vancouver. There will be food, Arts and Crafts from Madagascar, Jewelry, Silent Auction of unique items.  Alternatively, visit us  at www.madagascarcds.org and donate online

VST presents visiting distinguished scholar, Dr. Sallie McFague on June 15^th and 16^th 7pm for two workshops.  See the poster for all the information.

Presbyterian Sharing

MISSION TRIP: Taiwan  -  Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing help connect people in Canada with long-term mission partners. In November 2011, 11 people from across Canada travelled to see first-hand the mission work of The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT). Journeying through Taiwan from north to south, the group visited theological colleges, hospitals, schools and churches of the PCT. Everywhere they went they heard stories of deep faith and experienced incredible hospitality and generosity. PCC leader Heather Chappell says, “It is good to find a place to call home on the other side of the world. Thanks be to God for this amazing and humbling experience.”  Let us pray for our partner church in Taiwan as it is a living example of God’s grace.

PWS&D Update

PWS&D Loves Pennies – The Canadian penny may be phasing out of circulation, but Presbyterian World Service & Development happily accepts pennies for our programs around the world. Every bit counts and when pennies are collected from across the country, they can make a real difference in the lives of others. So save your pennies and we will get a Coin Box from PWS&D.

Community Notices

Hosting Opportunity  -  This summer, Langley Christian School will be hosting a number of short-term programs and we are looking for hospitable Christian families to host these Korean students. We will have students in elementary, middle and high school, who will be attending LCS Mondays to Saturdays from 8:45-5:00. Programs range in length from 14 to 25 days. The homestay families are expected to provide meals, a bedroom, and transportation to and from LCS, and to allow the student to join in their family’s regular routines and activities. Remuneration is $30 per student per day. Double placement is encouraged. If you are interested in applying or would like more information, please contact Amber Lestage at homestay@langleychristian.com or 604-994-0157.

SERVING TODAY:

Greeters: Serena Emarald & Judy Daniels

Coffee: Nancy Hibbert & Eleanor Haddow

Counters: Trevor Fowler & Terry Ames

Media: Glenna Morneau

Kidblast: Betty Siverns & Rick Penner

NEXT WEEK – MAY 6TH

Greeters: Ted & Betty Siverns

Coffee: Serena Emarald

Counters: Bob Johnson & Eleanor Mills

Media: Shawn Brouwer

Kidblast:

Children:

CHILDREN AGED 3 – 12 are invited to join our Kidblast program held downstairs after the ‘exchange of peace’.

OUR NURSERY is also located in the downstairs Hall.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS.

Margaret, the Secretary, is on holiday for the next two weeks in Nashville & Colorado. During that time there will be no one in the office. Emails will be checked periodically by the Session. If you have an emergency during this time, please contact:

• The Rev. Terry Hibbert at 604-942-2182

• Betty Siverns (Clerk) 604 530-2401

• Bev Feick 604-888-4542

• Trevor Fowler 604 533-1091

• Eleanor Mills 604 530-8657

Our many thanks and deep appreciation to the donor who made the anonymous gift of $35,000 this week to cover the new roofing costs. This really helps our financial situation and is a great encouragement to our congregation. It is wonderful to see how the Lord is working amongst us and inspiring us to look toward our future ministry. Our thanks again to our donor for such a gracious gift in support of our congregation.

Camp Douglas is holding the 31st Annual Ladies’ Retreat from June 19-22. The Theme this year is “Faith and Health” and the speaker is Rev. Laurie Deacon. The registration brochure is on the noticeboard. If you have any other questions, talk to Betty Siverns.

Richmond Presbyterian Church is searching for two Christian young people, who are returning to school this fall, to work full-time this summer. See the notice on the bulletin board.

Kidblast: Here is a list of the items that are needed:

fingernail clippers,  hand towel, face cloth,  shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, comb,  Chapstick

PRESBYTERIAN SHARING

Presbyterians Sharing: Making mission and ministry happen!

Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing are making mission and ministry happen in Canada and around the world. Together, we share in a wide range of ministries – supporting inner city, native, refugee, urban, remote and chaplaincy ministries in Canada; starting new churches; equipping congregations and leaders; and sending mission personnel to work with international partners. Our gifts help share the good news of the gospel; they are making a difference!

PWS&D:

Bringing Water to Malawi – In rural Malawi, too many people are forced to drink contaminated water—an issue Justin Zauya struggled with as the headman for his village. Before a borehole was installed in his community through PWS&D’s clean water program, people in his village travelled long distances to collect water and regularly drank from an unclean stream that ran nearby. The new borehole had a dramatic impact, improving the health and quality of life for all. “We are very thankful to PWS&D for providing us with a borehole to access safe drinking water,” Justin says. “This borehole is not only benefitting 175 households in my village, but also other households from surrounding villages.” Your ongoing support of PW&SD helps build healthier communities in Malawi and around the world. Thank you! www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Langley Christian School is holding its annual LCS Spring Festival on Saturday, May 5th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Middle High Campus located at 22702 48th Ave. A fun day for the whole family! Join us for a pancake breakfast, plant sale, games for the kids, barbeque lunch, coffee & donuts, homemade baking, Mother’s Day gifts and much more. A fun family, community and neighbourhood event. For more information call 604.533.2118 or email development@langleychristian.com

Reminder Calendar (Further info on Noticeboard)

May 3 – 5 Life Women Conference at Relate Church, Surrey

May 27th 2:30pm Festival of Praise at LPC

Session Report

The Session of Langley Presbyterian Church met on Friday, April 20th and considered the following items:

1. Session discussed the recommendation from the Presbytery Visitation Team that we consider adding more elders to the Session. To do this, we will first make sure our communicant membership roll is updated. After that, we will begin the process of electing up to three (3) new elders. We will review this process with the congregation and set a date for the election to begin, most likely before the end of June.

2. We also reviewed our financial situation regards our ability to call a half-time minister. However, we still have a ways to go before we are in a position to proceed with such a call. Although our total income brings us very close to the monthly amount we need, a portion of our income is from rentals. In calling a minister, even half-time, we need to base a stipend and benefits upon congregational givings without relying upon potential rental income. We continue to encourage members to give as they can and look forward to a time when we can begin considering a call.

3. Session agreed to receive Eleanor Haddow back into communicant membership of our congregation, and we do so gladly. We appreciate the involvement of all members in our ministry and church life, and look forward to continued growth in our membership.

4. Session commends the Property Committee for its oversight of the roof renovations which will begin on April 30th. The Property Committee is also moving forward on a renovation to the back deck and looking into having the grass cut, front and back, by contract. Session is also looking into forming a small committee to decide upon a fee structure for building rentals to community groups. Both Property and Finance representation will be included on this committee.

5. Rev. Hibbert is planning a workshop for elders and ministry leaders on strategizing for the future. The workshop will be held on a Saturday morning in June and ministry leaders will be contacted with information and the opportunity to participate.

6. Next meeting: Friday, June 1st at 4:30 p.m.

SERVING TODAY:

Greeters: Bob Johnson

Coffee: Don & Lorraine Baycroft

Counters: Bob Johnson & Louise McAree

Media: Marg Garratt

Kidblast: Eleanor Mills & Glenna Morneau

NEXT WEEK – APRIL 22

Greeters: Paul & Bernice Goddard

Coffee: Nancy Hantke

Counters: Paul Goddard & Elsie Nicholson

Media: Shawn Brouwer

Kidblast: Nancy Hantke & Judy Daniels

Children:

CHILDREN AGED 3 – 12 are invited to join our Kidblast program held downstairs after the ‘exchange of peace’.

OUR NURSERY is also located in the downstairs Hall.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS.

Emma Stuive would like to thank everyone for the generosity you showed for her 80th Birthday, she appreciated it very much.

Camp Douglas is holding the 31st Annual Ladies’ Retreat from June 19-22. The Theme this year is “Faith and Health” and the speaker is Rev. Laurie Deacon. The registration brochure is on the noticeboard. If you have any other questions, talk to Betty Siverns.

New Telephone Directory: Please pick up a copy of the latest Congregational Directory. Please let Marg know if there are any errors. There is a change already: as of April 28;

Marg & George Serviss’s address will be

#40 – 18088 – 8th. Ave., Surrey, B. C.

V3S 9T6. Phone #778-545-8687

Kidblast: During the month of May, the children in KidBlast! will be assembling kits of health products for homeless people in our community. They will be distributed through Neighbourhood Services.

You can help by donating items for the kits. Here is a list of the items that are needed:

fingernail clippers     hand towel

face cloth                    shampoo

conditioner                 hairbrush

comb                            Chapstick

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This is a great opportunity to help our neighbours and to teach the children to think of others, as Jesus did. Thank you for helping.

PRESBYTERIAN SHARING

KENYA: Helping to combat HIV&AIDS

Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing help Dr. Rick Allen, a community health physician, and the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) address the health and socio-economic problems of HIV&AIDS. Rick is also teaching classes on community health, HIV&AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and human sexuality at the Presbyterian University of East Africa. All university students in Kenya are required to take a course in HIV&AIDS, which reflects just how important the whole issue is for the nation. Let us pray for Rick as he continues to carry out God’s work in Kenya.

PWS&D:

Caring for Vulnerable Orphans – Wongani is one of over 500,000 orphans living in Malawi. He has faced many obstacles in his life, including the loss of his parents when he was just nine months old and severe malnutrition by age one. Despite these early challenges, Wongani has a bright future ahead of him thanks to a PWS&D supported orphan care program. Now 11 years old, he is at a healthy weight and height and is excelling in his studies at the Apasta Primary School. Through PWS&D, Presbyterians in Canada are helping build brighter futures for orphans like Wongani. Currently, PWS&D is providing 75 orphans attending the Apasta Primary School with free tuition, warm lunches, medical care, school uniforms, stationary, bags and shoes. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

Community Notices:

Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents the 2012 FUNdraiser, featuring Panic Squad Comedy Improv and musical guest, J.D. Miner. Join us for a fun night of hilarious & CLEAN comedy improv and toe-tapping music as we raise funds for both the present and the future of our theatre! One night only: Saturday, May 5, 2012. Doors & Silent Auction open at 6PM and show starts at 7:30 PM. MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Road. Tickets are just $20 and include dessert! Available at House of James: 604-852-3701. www.gallery7theatre.com.

Langley Christian School is holding its annual LCS Spring Festival on Saturday, May 5th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Middle High Campus located at 22702 48th Ave. A fun day for the whole family! Join us for a pancake breakfast, plant sale, games for the kids, barbeque lunch, coffee & donuts, homemade baking, Mother’s Day gifts and much more. A fun family, community and neighbourhood event. For more information call 604.533.2118 or email development@langleychristian.com

Langley Christian School is proud to present Anne of Green Gables: The Musical. A little red-head with a fiery temper, an active imagination and a heart of gold is a recipe for a fun-filled evening of theatre. Join us April 25-28 at 7:30pm at Langley Christian Middle/High School. For tickets contact djarvis@langleychristian.com or call 604.533.0839.

SERVING TODAY:

Greeters: Leroy & Ruth Nigh

Coffee: Judy Daniels, Catherine McKague, Marg Garratt

Counters: Marg Garratt & Allie Dale-Johnson

Media: Marg Garratt

Kidblast: Rev. John Paeng & Judy Daniels

NEXT WEEK – APRIL 15

Greeters: Bob Johnson

Coffee: Don & Lorraine Baycroft

Counters: Bob Johnson & Louise McAree

Media: Cam Ludwig

Kidblast: Eleanor Mills & Glenna Morneau

Children:

CHILDREN AGED 3 – 12 are invited to join our Kidblast program held downstairs after the ‘exchange of peace’.

OUR NURSERY is also located in the downstairs Hall.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS.

New Telephone Directory: Please pick up a copy of the latest Congregational Directory. Please let Marg know if there are any errors. There is a change already: as of April 28;

Marg & George Serviss’s address will be

#40 – 18088 – 8th. Ave., Surrey, B. C.

V3S 9T6. Phone #778-545-8687

During the month of May, the children in KidBlast! will be learning about the healing ministry of Jesus. One of our projects will be to assemble kits of health products for homeless people in our community. They will be distributed through Neighbourhood Services.

You can help by donating items for the kits. Here is a list of the items that are needed:

fingernail clippers, hand towel, face cloth,  shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, comb, Chapstick

Neighbourhood Services will add toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and soap to the kits. We do not need to supply those items. They have not indicated sizes or colours for any of the products, so we will just use whatever we receive. Please place your donated items in the basket at the back.  This is a great opportunity to help our neighbours and to teach the children to think of others, as Jesus did. Thank you for helping.

We need some more volunteers to make coffee on Sundays. If you have been meaning to sign up and keep forgetting….the signup sheet is on the wall by the kitchen. Any questions….speak to Marg. Thanks!

Available – free organ – Yamaha C35 Electone organ for use by a congregation. Two manuals & pedals with bench.”

It would appear to be in good condition having had limited use. Available free of charge but will need to be picked up in New Westminster. If anyone is interested, please contact Bernard Coram at bcoram@shaw.ca or phone 604-513-9369

PRESBYTERIAN SHARING

CANADA: Equipping future leaders

Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing help to equip theological students who are attending our theological colleges: Knox College in Toronto, Presbyterian College in Montreal, and St. Andrew’s Hall (Vancouver School of Theology) in Vancouver. The Rev. Dr. Victor Cavino, now minister at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pierrefonds, Quebec, felt called to formal theological education after serving as a lay minister. He says, “I came to Presbyterian College for theological training and I got drawn into the Presbyterian church. I really thought that it was just right for me.” Let us pray for our theological students as they work to become faithful leaders in our churches.

PWS&D:

Christ is Risen! Every day that we journey with the poor, the suffering and the displaced, we discover God’s resurrecting power: the hungry receive food, the neglected are cared for, the sick are healed and the poor are raised up. For 65 years our church has been working to share Christ’s hope and love through PWS&D by restoring human dignity and easing the pain of want. With your support, we are providing people in need with food, education, health care, clean water, small loans, promoting human rights and supporting refugees. As we reflect on the abundant life Christ came to give, may we also remember that we can reach out to our brothers and sisters around the world as they journey toward food security and self-sufficiency. This Easter, please support PWS&D. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents the 2012 FUNdraiser, featuring Panic Squad Comedy Improv and musical guest, J.D. Miner. Join us for a fun night of hilarious & CLEAN comedy improv and toe-tapping music as we raise funds for both the present and the future of our theatre! One night only: Saturday, May 5, 2012. Doors & Silent Auction open at 6PM and show starts at 7:30 PM. MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Road. Tickets are just $20 and include dessert! Available at House of James: 604-852-3701. www.gallery7theatre.com.

Langley Christian School is proud to present Anne of Green Gables: The Musical. A little red-head with a fiery temper, an active imagination and a heart of gold is a recipe for a fun-filled evening of theatre. Join us April 25-28 at 7:30pm at Langley Christian Middle/High School. For tickets contact djarvis@langleychristian.com or call 604.533.0839.

Easter Services

April 5 -   5:45pm   Maundy Thursday Potluck followed by Tenebrae Service at 7pm.

April 6 – 10am Good Friday Service

April 8 – 10am Easter Sunday Service

SERVING TODAY:

Greeters: Don & Lorraine Baycroft

Coffee: Marg & George Serviss

Counters: Terry Ames & Don Baycroft

Media: Shawn Brouwer

Kidblast: Pam Klassen & Rick Penner

NEXT WEEK – EASTER

Maundy Thursday Greeters – 7pm: Eleanor & Rick

Good Friday Greeters 10am: ?

Easter Sunday:

Greeters: Leroy & Ruth Nigh

Coffee: Need a Volunteer

Counters: Marg Garratt & Allie Dale-Johnson

Media: Marg Garratt

Kidblast: Rev. John Paeng & Judy Daniels

Help Needed: Good Friday Service: We need three people to read a Scripture and two greeters for this service. If you are available, would you speak with Rev. Hibbert before leaving today.

Maundy Thursday: Two readers are still needed for this service, please speak to Shawn. Thank you.

Children:

CHILDREN AGED 3 – 12 are invited to join our Kidblast program held downstairs after the ‘exchange of peace’.

OUR NURSERY is also located in the downstairs Hall.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS.

During the month of May, the children in KidBlast! will be learning about the healing ministry of Jesus. One of our projects will be to assemble kits of health products for homeless people in our community. They will be distributed through Neighbourhood Services.

You can help by donating items for the kits. Here is a list of the items that are needed:

fingernail clippers / hand towel / face cloth / shampoo

conditioner /   hairbrush / comb / Chapstick

Neighbourhood Services will add toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and soap to the kits. We do not need to supply those items. They have not indicated sizes or colours for any of the products, so we will just use whatever we receive. Please place your donated items in the basket at the back.  This is a great opportunity to help our neighbours and to teach the children to think of others, as Jesus did. Thank you for helping.

For Communion at the Tenebrae and Good Friday services, you are invited to receive the elements at the communion table and eat the bread and drink the juice before returning to your seats.

PRESBYTERIAN SHARING

HUNGARY: Educational scholarships for youth

Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing support Mary Gorombey as she serves the Hungarian Reformed Church in Budapest. Mary is coordinating a program that provides financial aid to help young people from Serbia, Romania and Ukraine access education. Mary writes, “I was fortunate to meet some of our supported young people in Romania and Ukraine. It was a heart-warming and touching experience.” Although no longer working directly with refugees, Mary still serves them at St. Columba’s church in Budapest. Let us pray for Mary and the Hungarian Reformed Church as they help make education accessible to young people.

PWS&D:

The Journey to Food Security in Pakistan

Many small-scale farmers in Pakistan cultivate plots of land rented to them from landowners who charge exorbitant interest rates by taking a substantial portion of each season’s harvest. The farmers are left with very little food to feed their families. During a poor harvest, farmers may be forced to repay their debts by selling their houses or sending their children away to work. However, many farmers are finding freedom through a PWS&D supported program that teaches them how to multiply yields through improved farming techniques such as intercropping, irrigation and vegetable preservation. As one farmer happily reports, “We used to buy vegetables by the kilo. Now we sell vegetables by the mound (40kg)!” This Lenten season, you can help families escape poverty and debt through gifts to PWS&D. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Langley Christian School is proud to present Anne of Green Gables: The Musical. A little red-head with a fiery temper, an active imagination and a heart of gold is a recipe for a fun-filled evening of theatre. Join us April 25-28 at 7:30pm at Langley Christian Middle/High School. For tickets contact djarvis@langleychristian.com or call 604.533.0839.

Easter Services

April 5 –   5:45pm Maundy Thursday Potluck followed by Tenebrae Service at 7pm.

April 6 – 10am Good Friday Service

April 8 – 10am Easter Sunday Service

Reminder Calendar (Further info on Noticeboard)

April 20-22 Camp Douglas First Annual Retreat for Sunday School Teachers.

April 21 Library Assoc. of BC Conference at St Cuthberts Anglican Church in Delta.

May 3 – 5 Life Women Conference at Relate Church, Surrey

May 27th 2:30pm Festival of Praise at LPC

SERVING TODAY:

Greeters: Eleanor Mills & Rick Penner

Coffee: Betty & Ted Siverns

Counters: Trevor Fowler & Eleanor Mills

Media: David Fowler

Kidblast: Eleanor & Rick

NEXT WEEK – APRIL 1ST

Greeters: Don & Lorraine Baycroft

Coffee: Marg & George Serviss

Counters: Terry Ames & Don Baycroft

Media: Shawn Brouwer

Kidblast: Pam Klassen & Rick Penner

Children:

CHILDREN AGED 3 – 12 are invited to join our Kidblast program held downstairs after the ‘exchange of peace’.

OUR NURSERY is also located in the downstairs Hall.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS.

Unidentified Donations: We have had a couple of donations go through without an envelope, if you remember submitting a loose cheque on the following Sundays, please contact the office or Allie so that you can receive a tax receipt for your contributions:

• February 5th – $100.00

• February 12th – $40.00

• March 4th – $100.00

Congratulations to our own New Olympian – Dorothy Ludwig who qualified last weekend to attend the London Olympics in the 10m Pistol Shooting Event. We are so proud of you!!

Helpers are still needed for our Tenebrae service on April 5 at 7PM – readers, greeters or kitchen assistants for Paul and Bernice. BTW if you have the 5th reading (Jesus prays at Gethsemane) please let Shawn know – he didn’t make a note of who has that reading. Contact Shawn if you are interested.

Camp Douglas is holding its First Annual Retreat from April 20-22 and would like to invite youth leaders and church school teachers (and anyone involved in youth/children ministries) to attend. For more information see the poster on the bulletin board or speak with Marg in the office.

PRESBYTERIAN SHARING

CANADA: Support through difficult times

Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing help congregations going through times of significant transition. In Nova Scotia, the two-point charge of St. Matthew’s church, Elmsdale and Hardwood Lands Church have been helped through a difficult time with our gifts. The Rev. Gwen Robers writes, “We are grateful for the continued support of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, which continues to give needed and extremely valuable oversight, leadership and assistance through Presbyterians Sharing.” Let us pray for St. Matthew’s and Hardwood Lands churches as they move forward in their ministries.

PWS&D:

The Journey to Food Security in Malawi

Fletcher Jere and many others in his community in northern Malawi are all too familiar with the burden of poverty. For generations, people in the area struggled with hunger and malnutrition, until a PWS&D-supported program began in the area. Working with 12 nearby villages, Fletcher uses the training he received to teach other families how to care for their soil, grow nutritious beans and establish seed banks. Community discussion groups address age and gender inequities that prevent families from improving the quality and quantity of food within the household. Fletcher explains that training has improved harvests and now “there is enough food to eat, sell and store for later.” Other farmers are quick to agree that hunger has been dramatically reduced. This Lenten season, you can help ensure people struggling with poverty learn new skills in order grow nutritious food and lead lives with more hope and opportunity. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

COMMUNITY NOTICES

World Serve Ministries is presenting a “Truth Matters” Tour at Willingdon Church on April 24th at 7pm, featuring Paul Baloche, Phil Wickham and Sean McDowell. See the poster downstairs for further information.

WHAT’S UP AT VST? COME AND SEE!

Are you, or someone you know, interested in pursuing a course of study at Vancouver School of Theology? Denominational training for the ministry, personal and spiritual development, part-time studies, continuing education, summer school and much more! Open House on Saturday, April 21st from 9 am – 2 pm at 6000 Iona Drive on the UBC campus. Muffins and coffee in the rotunda, addresses by the Principal, current students, faculty members and staff from the Registrar’s Office, tour the building and student housing, and share a meal at lunch with us. RSVP to Shannon at 604-822-9427 or email shannonl@vst.edu. We look forward to meeting you!

The Congregational Libraries Association of BC (CLABC), is holding a Conference on April 21, 2012, entitled, “Healing for the Soul: Found in Church Libraries,” at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church in Delta, BC. For more information talk to Marianne Lazaro or see the brochure on the noticeboard downstairs.

Life Women Conference 2012 will be held May 3-5 at Relate Church, 6788 152 St, Surrey. See the brochure on the bulletin board downstairs.

SERVING TODAY:

Greeters: Glenna Moreau

Coffee: Nancy Hibbert & Pam Klassen

Counters: Bob Johnson & Elsie Nicholson

Media: Marg Garratt

Kidblast: Rick Penner & Judy Daniels

NEXT WEEK – MARCH 25TH

Greeters: Eleanor Mills & Rick Penner

Coffee: Betty & Ted Siverns

Counters: Trevor Fowler & Eleanor Mills

Media: David Fowler

Kidblast: Eleanor & Rick

Children:

CHILDREN AGED 3 – 12 are invited to join our Kidblast program held downstairs after the ‘exchange of peace’.

OUR NURSERY is also located in the downstairs Hall.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS

Next Week, the Rev. John Paeng will be conducting our service.

This past week we lost another long-time member of our Church, Sheila Tomney. Sheila and her husband Rick attended our church for many years and you could always find Sheila in the kitchen helping with the Strawberry Tea or Martha Circle activities. Sheila’s funeral was held yesterday at Fort Langley. Our love and prayers go out to Rick and Family.

Today is our AGM – the meeting will begin shortly after the worship service and coffee time will be after the AGM.

The March newsletter for Camp Douglas is on the bulletin board. Inside, you will find information on rates & dates, the upcoming children & youth ministry retreat and how to contact us should you, or a camper, need to.

Maundy Thursday, April 5 -our annual Maundy Thursday Potluck dinner on April 5 will start promptly at 5:45pm. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board.

A Tenebrae service and communion will follow at 7PM in the sanctuary.

The Winter Edition of the Northern Light Newsletter is on the bulletin board for you to read. I have made a couple of copies if you would like one to take home and read.

PWS&D have sent us two thank you letters…

1. for our contributions to the $360,000 sent to assist those recovering in Japan. Through these contributions PWS&D continue to provide victims of this disaster with hot meals, clean water, essential items and medical services. With the cleanup and removal process underway, families are returning home and businesses reopening

2. Through our donation and the Cdn Govt. matching donations, over $2 million has been used to help the plights of those in East Africa. This is an incredible accomplishment that you have been part of.

Both letters are on the noticeboard at the back.

LPC Library News: Lent is a season when the Church prepares for Easter by focusing on what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Why not borrow an LPC Library book, CD of video to help shape your reflection during the Lenten season? The 242 section (Devotionals and prayer books) of the Library is a great place to start; or view the catalogue for more ideas at langleypresbyterian.ca/lpc-library/

PRESBYTERIAN SHARING

NICARAGUA: Nutrition education

Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing support Denise Van Wissen, a nutritionist working in Nicaragua. Denise and the SOYNICA team are helping families break the vicious cycle of poverty by teaching about nutrition and healthy food. As a technical advisor to SOYNICA, Denise updates content for educational workshops, leads workshops, and reviews and analyzes periodic reports. Let us pray for Denise and her co-workers as they help families live healthier lives.

PWS&D:

The Journey to Food Security in Guatemala

For millions of small-scale farmers in developing countries, livestock are an important source of nutrition and income. In Guatemala, PWS&D is helping families establish small-scale pig farms while teaching farmers how to provide adequate housing, access veterinary services, and ensure their animals are properly fed and cared for. Families use the income from selling pigs to buy more piglets and expand their businesses, improve their homes, purchase nutritious food, access health care and ensure their children stay in school. This Lenten season, you can help small-scale farmers rise above poverty and invest in their futures through support of PWS&D. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Life Women Conference 2012 will be held May 3-5 at Relate Church, 6788 152 St, Surrey. See the brochure on the bulletin board downstairs.

Reminder Calendar (Further info on Noticeboard)

Thurs. March 22 9am – 2:30pm WMS Synodical Meeting, Surrey Korean Church 15964 88th Ave.

Sat. March 24th 11am Herb McIlveen’s Funeral at LPC

April 5 5:45pm Maundy Thursday Potluck and Service 7pm

April 6 -8 10am Good Friday Service

April 9 Easter Sunday Service

May 27th 2:30pm Festival of Praise at LPC

SERVING TODAY:

Greeters: Marg & George Serviss

Coffee: Dorothy Ludwig

Counters: Emma Stuive & Louise McAree

Media: Cam Ludwig

Kidblast: Pam Klassen & Serena Emarald

NEXT WEEK – MARCH 18TH – AGM

Greeters: Glenna Moreau

Coffee: Nancy Hibbert & Pam Klassen

Counters: Bob Johnson & Elsie Nicholson

Media: Marg Garratt

Kidblast: Rev. John Paeng & Judy Daniels

Children:

CHILDREN AGED 3 – 12 are invited to join our Kidblast program held downstairs after the ‘exchange of peace’.

OUR NURSERY is also located in the downstairs Hall.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Herb McIlveen. Herb & Lisa were original Members of our Congregation and Herb served as an elder for over 50 years. He was the Presbytery Rep for many years, sang in the choir and served our church in so many ways; we all looked forward to his solo performances at Easter and Remembrance Day Services. Herb’s service will be held on Saturday, March 24th at 11am at our church. Our love and prayers go to Lisa and Klaus.

Next Sunday is our AGM which will begin shortly after the worship service and coffee time will be after the AGM. (It shouldn’t be a long meeting)

Maundy Thursday, April 5 – Plan to bring a friend to our annual Maundy Thursday Potluck dinner on April 5. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board.

A Tenebrae service and communion will follow at 7PM in the sanctuary.

PRESBYTERIAN SHARING

CANADA: Building relationships – Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing support Saskatoon Native Circle Ministry (SNCM) in inner-city Saskatoon. Besides food, warmth, safety and a weekly worship service, the ministry now offers a tutoring program that allows people from the street to work towards the completion of grade twelve. When the ministry moved to its current location in 2008, some people criticized it for being a faith-based organization. SNCM Director, the Rev. Stewart Folster writes, “Now, (these same people) attend our worship service occasionally, and express how they appreciate everything we have to offer.” Let us pray for this vital ministry that offers hope to a population that is too often neglected.

PWS&D:

March 4: The Journey to Food Security in Nicaragua

In an impoverished neighbourhood in Nicaragua’s capital city, Managua, where malnutrition, violence and substance abuse are all too common, Elizabeth and her 14-month old daughter, Ashley, are learning to thrive. Thanks to a PWS&D program in their area, Ashley is overcoming anemia as her mother learns the importance of a balanced diet and proper nutrition. Every week, program staff visit Elizabeth and Ashley to discuss a variety of issues, including good nutrition, brain development and financial budgeting. For many families in this neighbourhood, raising healthy children is not just about earning enough money to put food on the table, but about learning to purchase and prepare healthy meals. This Lenten season, help young families like Elizabeth’s commit to leading stronger and healthier lives through support of PWS&D. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

COMMUNITY NOTICES

If you are looking for a basement suite in Brookswood, see the notice on the bulletin board downstairs.

Life Women Conference 2012 will be held May 3-5 at Relate Church, 6788 152 St, Surrey. See the brochure on the bulletin board downstairs.

Reminder Calendar (Further info on Noticeboard)

Thurs. March 22 9am – 2:30pm WMS Synodical Meeting, Surrey Korean Church 15964 88th Ave.

April 5 Maundy Thursday Potluck and Service

April 6 Good Friday Service

April 9 Easter Sunday Service

May 27th 2:30pm Festival of Praise at LPC

SERVING TODAY:

Greeters: Terry & Rita Ames

Coffee: Bernice & Paul Goddard

Counters: Paul Goddard & Terry Ames

Media: Shawn Brouwer

Kidblast: Rick Penner & Judy Daniels

NEXT WEEK – MARCH 4TH

Greeters: Marg & George Serviss

Coffee: Dorothy Ludwig

Counters: Emma Stuive & Louise McAree

Media: Cam Ludwig

Kidblast: Pam Klassen & Serena Emarald

Children:

CHILDREN AGED 3 – 12 are invited to join our Kidblast program

held downstairs after the ‘exchange of peace’.

OUR NURSERY is also located in the downstairs Hall.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS

Next Sunday our clocks spring forward in anticipation of warmer weather! 

Maundy Thursday, April 5 – Plan to bring a friend to our annual Maundy Thursday Potluck dinner on April 5. A sign-up sheet and more details will be posted soon.

A Tenebrae service and communion will follow at 7PM in the sanctuary. “On the night he was betrayed” recalls the events leading up to the Lord’s death. If you would like to be involved in this service as a reader or in other ways, please contact Shawn Brouwer. (Maundy comes from the Latin word “mandatum” and refers to the new command Jesus gave “That ye love one another; as I have loved you.” Tenebrae is another Latin term meaning “shadows” and recalls Christ’s final days of ministry on earth.)

In the LPC Library – Lent is a season when the Church prepares for Easter by focusing on what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Why not borrow an LPC Library book, CD of video to help shape your reflection during the Lenten season? The 242 section (Devotionals and prayer books) of the Library is a great place to start; or view the catalogue for more ideas at langleypresbyterian.ca/lpc-library/

Sunday Music – Some people in the Congregation like to be able to read the music for the songs that are not in the Book of Praise. I have made up 3 blue binders of these songs. They will be on the bookcase at the back for you to borrow.

The next Koinos Seminar is entitled “Significant Events in the History of Christian Missions (AD 30 – 2012)” Saturday, March 10, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Taught by Paul and Lila Balisky at the Richmond Chinese Alliance Church, No. 1 Road and Williams, Richmond, BC $30/person (lunch & extensive notes included)

VST Summer 2012 Programming Brochure, is on the bulletin board downstairs.

PRESBYTERIAN SHARING

ROMANIA: The Gift of Music – Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing support Brian Johnston, an English and music teacher at the Hungarian Theological Institute in Cluj, Romania and an avid photographer. Brian’s choir of theological students travels throughout Transylvania, sharing their gift of music with people needing hope and grace. The choir was recently able to purchase a portable piano, helping them minister in areas that lack instruments. Brian is thankful for the support and inspiration he receives from Canadian Presbyterians. Let us pray for Brian and his choir and they share music and hope.

PWS&D:

The Journey to Food Security in Nicaragua

In an impoverished neighbourhood in Nicaragua’s capital city, Managua, where malnutrition, violence and substance abuse are all too common, Elizabeth and her 14-month old daughter, Ashley, are learning to thrive. Thanks to a PWS&D program in their area, Ashley is overcoming anemia as her mother learns the importance of a balanced diet and proper nutrition. Every week, program staff visit Elizabeth and Ashley to discuss a variety of issues, including good nutrition, brain development and financial budgeting. For many families in this neighbourhood, raising healthy children is not just about earning enough money to put food on the table, but about learning to purchase and prepare healthy meals. This Lenten season, help young families like Elizabeth’s commit to leading stronger and healthier lives through support of PWS&D. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

Reminder Calendar (Further info on Noticeboard)

Thurs. March 22

9am – 2:30pm WMS Synodical Meeting, Surrey Korean Church 15964 88th Ave.

April 5   Maundy Thursday Potluck and Service

April 6 -8

April 9 Easter Sunday Service

May 27th 2:30pm Festival of Praise at LPC