Apr 27 2012
News
April 29, 2012
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.



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