Mary Sherwood in the parish
Mary Sherwood, our missionary who works with children in Madagascar will be visiting the parish on the weekend of Feb. 11-12! There will be a parish pot-luck on Sat. Feb. 11
at 5pm to welcome Mary and learn about her ministry.
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Lenten Study
Coming up in Lent: A 5-week study of “The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith” by Timothy Keller. The sessions will involve viewing video segments and discussions. The series starts Feb. 29 at 7:30pm at St. James’. Participants’ books cost $13 and the deadline for registering is Feb. 20 so that sufficient copies may be ordered
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AFRICAN MATERNAL HEALTH FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
AFRICAN MATERNAL HEALTH FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
Hearty Soup Lunch with Roll and Coffee/Tea
African Décor, Silent Auction
Only $5
A Presentation of Chris Marshall’s project -
Improving Maternal Health, Reducing Child Mortality and Combating HIV/AIDS in Africa
100% of proceeds go to building and equipping the Maternity Ward
at St. Francis Health Care Services in Uganda
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th, 2012
AT 12:00 NOON
ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL For more information contact Karen Marshall 543-4360
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Lenten Study
Coming up in Lent: A 5-week study of “The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith” by Timothy Keller. The sessions will involve viewing video segments and discussions. The series starts Feb. 29 at 7:30pm at St. James’. Participants’ books cost $13 and the deadline for registering is Feb. 20 so that sufficient copies may be ordered.
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Ash Wednesday activities
St. James’ will be holding Ash Wednesday activities on Wednesday, February 22. It will be a day of games, crafts, singing, learning, food, and lots of fun. The day is open to all children from Junior Kindergarten through grade 12. Registration forms will soon be available. Please bring a food item to be donated to the Food Bank. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. and the day will end at 3:15 p.m.
Come, bring a friend and have fun!
Grandparents bring your Grandchildren!
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Chris & Shayna - Ugandan Maternity Ward project
St. James member Chris Marshal and his spouse Shayna Campbell are currently in Uganda on a mission and are attempting to raise funds to complete a hospital maternity ward which is built but not yet functional. They are hoping to raise $23,500. The project has recently been authorized by the Canadian based Stephen Lewis Foundation, meaning donations can be tax deductible. To learn more about this worthwhile project and how you can help, please check the following link:
http://stephenlewisfoundation.akaraisin.com/fundraisingpages/maternityward
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Food Bank Drop-off
Please don’t forget the Food Bank drop-off container at the back of both St. James and St. Johns. The Food Bank is always in need of non-perishables and appreciates your support.
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Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers
Drivers are needed for the Iroquois and Morrisburg areas. If interested, please contact Joyce Millard in Iroquois at 652-2350 or in Morrisburg -- Glen Beckstead, 543-3574 or Dorothy Houze, 543-2048.
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