February 2014

Monthly Newsle er of Banwell Community Church

2400 Banwell Rd., Windsor ON N8P 1X9; a CBOQ Church

Phone: 519-735-2654, Website: www.banwellchurch.org

Though February is our shortest month, it is, none the less, a great time for us to gather in worship! During the month, the pastor will continue the message series on the letter to the Philippians. We will also be blessed by a guest speaker, Rev. Bruce Jackson, on Feb. 23rd. As always, we are grateful for our musicians, under the leadership of our Minister of Music, Ian McGregor Smith, as they contribute so much to our worship services. May the Lord continue to bless us as we gather together in worship!

News ‘n Views

February 2nd “Why Christ?”

(Philippians 2:6-11)

February 9th “Salvation, Bottom Line”

(Philippians 2:12-13)

February 16th “Who Let the Dogs Out?”

(Philippians 3:1-11)

February 23rd Guest Speaker:

Rev. Bruce Jackson, Chaplain, Aspen Lakes

Worship Notes

OUR MAN BRUCE The annual meeting of the Golf Asso-ciation of Ontario will be held in Peter-borough on January 25th and BRUCE RAND will be honoured as District Volunteer of the year.

Bruce will be recognized for his con-tribution in promoting, supporting and expanding amateur golf in our district of Essex-Kent.

As reported in the Windsor Star on December 7th, Bruce is the Essex-Kent District Coordinator and began volunteering with the Ontario Golf As-sociation in the mid 80’s. Bruce was a pro at Beach Grove and started vol-unteering with the Essex-Kent District as a starter and scorer before taking the lead role of Coordinator in 2001 when the Golf Association of Ontario was established.

CONGRATULATIONS BRUCE on this outstanding achievement and service to your community. Jim Wheeler

MEN’S MINISTRY UPDATE COMMUNITY GARDEN - Bob Middaugh continues to cultivate this idea. If you have a green thumb, you are encouraged to speak to Bob as he works to make this idea a reality. RETREAT - GREAT ESCAPE IV - Plans for our annual event are underway and details will be forthcoming at our next meeting. MEN’S CHURCH SERVICE - Plans are un-derway to have our men assist in the Sun-day Service on May 4th. We look forward to this special opportunity. SPECIAL THANKS to Lino Braccio and Daniel Blata for installing two new toilets in the Ladies Washroom. WHITE GIFTS - Many thanks to the men

who brought canned goods in December.

Your response was FANTASTIC. The

Downtown Mission and the Rose City

Church were the recipients of your kind-

ness.

Jim Wheeler

Breakfast Speakers Secured

Bob Middaugh has been aggressively arranging speakers for our monthly Breakfast Meetings and an impressive

line-up for the coming months is as follows:

Saturday, February 22nd - Frank Ball Saturday, March 22nd - Bill Graham

Saturday, April 26th - Dave Innes Saturday, May 24th - Dennis Dick

Those attending the February breakfast are requested to bring a box of cereal to be taken to Begley School.

Pastoral Care & Worship Submitted by Donna Soper

During the month of December there were

many opportunities to experience the true

meaning of Christmas here at

Banwell. Maybe you found spiritual strength

through Pastor Alex's meaningful sermons

or you felt God's presence as you sang the

old familiar Christmas carols. Maybe just

sitting in the beautifully decorated sanctuary

gave you the peace you needed. Whatever it

was for you we pray that you had a blessed

Christmas.

What a wonderful way to start off the New

Year with welcoming four new members into

the fold, David Deane & Anri Stassen, Ema

Kralik and Kevin Armstrong. We are so

thankful they decided to make Banwell their

home church.

Celebrating our 12th year as Banwell

Community Church we know that our

stomachs will be filled with great food at our

potluck luncheon and the fellowship we share

with fellow Christians will fill our hearts but the

message we receive from Rev. Dr. Brian

Craig will feed our souls. God had a plan for

us 12 years ago and as we continue to put our

faith in Him, He will guide us.

As I have mentioned before we are blessed to

have dedicated people who serve here at

Banwell. Many faithfully serve expecting no

thank you for what they do. One of those

people is Deborah Doyle. For six years

Deborah has served up in the

sound booth. She faithfully

arrives early each Sunday

morning before service to make

sure all is in order for the slides

that appear on our screen. She

prepares days in advance so it

will go as smoothly as

possible. She does all this with

a smile & a giving heart. We

want to thank you Deborah for

all that you do.

Are you looking for an evening

of enjoyable music?

On February 15th at 7 p.m. Ian

Smith, our Minister of

Music, will be presenting a

Valentine Concert here at

Banwell. Tickets are $10.00.

You will hear more about this in

the following weeks but we hope

you mark your calendar so you

don't miss it.

As always it is our pleasure to

serve on this committee. Please

pray for us as we endeavor to

make decisions that will bring

glory to God.

In His service,

Chair: Dennis Dick

Members: Marsha Campbell,

Heather Heusten, Deborah

Martel, Nancy Pavlovich and

Donna Soper

"YOU NEED TO BELIEVE IN

SOMETHING THAT CAN'T BE

MEASURED OR HELD IN

YOUR HANDS......FAITH IN

GOD"

Banwell Family Christmas Concert December 14th

FACES IN THE CROWD

Those of us in attendance at the Nov. 24th

Worship service were inspired by the following

folks who gave witness to their faith through

the waters of baptism: David Deane and

Anri Stassen, Ema Kralik and Matthew and

Lisa Leach.

Thanks to our faithful Christmas decorators

who worked so hard to beautify our

surroundings during the Advent season:

Yvonne Miloyevich, Donna Soper, Helen

Fontaine, Laura Dick and Richard Marshall.

Our thanks to Jim Wheeler and Lino Braccio

for once again installing the canvas protection

for our shrubs and plants around the north

entrance of the church.

The condolences of the congregation are

extended to Kathy Freeman upon the

passing of her grandmother, Olga Senchuk,

on November 29th, 2013 at the age of 96.

It was our privilege to welcome the following

new members into our fellowship on January

12th: Kevin Armstrong, David Deane and

Anri Stassen and Ema Kralik.

“MY HOPE” REPORT On April 17th, Ken Heuston, David Reimer, Bob and I at-tended a training meeting for “My Hope” with Billy Graham. We set up a display table in the foyer of our church and included information for sev-eral weeks in the bulletin. On July 21st, we explained from the pulpit what this pro-gram was about and gave the members of the congregation an opportunity to participate by signing up to be a “Matthew”. Pastor Alex also brought attention to this un-dertaking by showing a video and including mention of this event. In October we offered training for being a “Matthew”. At this point I would like to re-port that eight Matthew kits were given out. Two “Matthews” have invited peo-ple into their homes to watch the video already and two more are planning to do so in the near future. If you are interested in how many “came to the Lord” you will have to contact Him as He is the only one with that information. Doreen Kidney

And the second is

like unto it, Thou

shalt love thy

neighbor as thyself.

– Romans 8:30

Child Care Worker Schedules for February 2014

Date Nursery Little Lambs Children’s Church

Feb. 2nd Deborah Martel Hailey Beemer

Patty Moroz Cheryl Lovell

Marjorie Rusling Saundra Plummer

Feb. 9th Christa Braccio Mary Ann Adlam

Barb Stephens Camryn Stephens

Meryl Lynn Linda Trojand Carol Sipila

Feb. 16th Gord Wickham Camryn Stephens

Laurie Beemer Hailey Beemer

Terri Prevett Amy Lemmon Carson Doyle

Feb. 23rd Beth Gellner Marlene Wray

Suzan Harper Carol Sipila

Bonnie Hammond Kyrn Page Betty Ann Brown

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HOUR February-March 2014 with Grant Fairley

Making the Connection - The God We Serve and the Life We Live

February 2nd What Does it Mean to Serve a God Who Loves? 1 John 4

February 9th What Does it Mean to Serve an All-powerful God? Rev. 4

February 16th What Does it Mean to Serve an All-knowing God? Psalm 139

February 23rd What Does it Mean to Serve a God Who is Everywhere? Rom. 8

March 9th & March 16th

March Break

March 23rd What Does it Mean to Serve a God Who Forgives? John 3

March 30th What Does it Mean to Serve a God Who is a People Person? Galatians 5

AGE UNLIMITED February News

“In my heart there rings a melody - Tis a

melody of love.”

As we approach the half-way point of the

winter season, Age Unlimited group is

planning a special Valentine’s program

meeting.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 we will

meet in the Chapel Room at 11:00 a.m.

Following a welcome, prayer, praise singing

and a devotional thought, we will enjoy a

special presentation. Al Lucier and his wife

Donna, who entertain nursing and retirement

residents, will return to treat us to a “magical,

musical morning.” Al presents a variety show

program which includes guitar playing, story

telling, country-western music, Broadway hits,

spiritual songs and closes the entertainment

with beloved gospel hymns.

If you are a newcomer to Banwell or a

recently retired “senior”, we extend an

invitation to attend this enjoyable meeting.

Invite a friend to accompany you. Each

person will experience the warm fellowship

and friendship.

LUNCH: Following the meeting, Claude

Daniels will say grace before our delicious

lunch. Our delightful lunch is planned,

FREE PIANO

We have an upright Lasage piano that needs a home as soon as possible. If you are

interested in this FREE piano, please contact Debbie Ebel at

the church.

purchased and prepared by our

hostesses: Yvonne Eberle, Penny

Bain, Madelon Kidd, Deborah

Bevington, and Dorothy Allan. To

cover costs, we request a freewill

offering.

SIGN-UP: There will be a sign-up

sheet on the north end of the coffee

counter. The final day to indicate

your presence is Sunday, February

9th, 2014.

“My times are in my Father’s hands,”

How could I wish or ask for more?

For he who has my pathway planned,

Will guide me till my journey’s o’er.”

Fraser - “Our Daily Bread”.

Coordinator, Henry Nurse

Submitted by Joan Fulmer.

SIMPLY FANTASTIC… They were asked by the Men’s Ministry and they accepted (Yvonne Eberle, Dorothy Allan, Penny Bain, Deborah Bevington and Zelma Horvath) to provide the meal for our January Dinner meeting. A pleasant punch and hors d’oeuvres were followed by a fantastic four-course meal second to none. The main course was then topped off with “Dessert by Zelma” that was an unbelievable palate pleaser. Thank you ladies! There are forty men who will attest you provided a terrific meal that was greatly appreciated. The evening was topped off with music by the Blata brothers and an insightful message from Pastor Alex as to how we react as Christians “Living Faith in a Post-Everything World”. Thanks to all who made this a great evening for the men of Banwell. Jim Wheeler

S T O RY T E L L E R

We are looking for a few good people to come each week to our Kids Zone program and share the Bible story with the children. You can feel free to read a book, do a drama, sing silly songs, use the flannel graph board or read from the Bible. Tell the story any way you feel led to share.

Feel free to sign-up for just one time or as many times as you like throughout the year!

We felt this would be a great way for everyone to get a chance to share some time with the children. If you are interested, please sign up on the sheet in the foyer for the date and story of your choice.

If you have any questions, contact Marlee Page at ce@banwell-community-church or 519-735-2654, ext. 28.

NEWS TEAM MEMBERS

Editor/Journalist: Jim Wheeler; Journalists: Tracy Bevington, Zelma Horvath & Donna Soper;

Proof-reader: Zelma Horvath; Typist & Designer: Debbie Ebel; Spiritual Leader: Pastor Alex Moir;

Production Staff: Deborah Bevington

Do you have a favourite

family recipe? Let us know!

A SPECIAL VALENTINE’S

DESSERT

Cherry Marshmallow Rice Krispy Treats

1 (10 oz.) bag of large marshmallows

3 Tablespoons bu er

5 cups Chocolate Rice Krispy cereal

1 cup mini marshmallows

1 1/4 cups Cherry M&M’s, divided

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, melt the butter

and large marshmallows over medium

heat. Stir until melted. Pour in the cere-

al and stir until coated. Stir in the mini

marshmallows and 1 cup M&M's.

Spoon into a buttered 9x13 pan. Gently

press into the pan with buttered hands.

(pressing too hard will result in hard

krispy treats) Press the extra M&M's

into the top.

God's Valentine Gift

God's Valentine gift of love to us Was not a bunch of flowers; It wasn't candy, or a book To while away the hours.

His gift was to become a man, So He could freely give

His sacrificial love for us, So you and I could live.

He gave us sweet salvation, and Instruction, good and true--

To love our friends and enemies And love our Savior, too.

So as we give our Valentines, Let's thank our Lord and King;

The reason we have love to give Is that He gave everything.

By Joanna Fuchs

View from the Pew It seems as if I no sooner get up in the morning, pulling the covers up to make the bed, then I’m pulling the covers down and getting back in. The days (and years) are slipping past at such a rapid pace that it sometimes scares me. I’m a night owl but also an early riser so my days are long – that is what is so perplexing. David Baird says in A Thousand Paths to Long Life – “we are all traveling through life at the same speed, 60 mph – that’s minutes per hour.’ I’ve got news for David! I’m usually asleep before my head hits the pillow, but if I am awake for a few minutes I think back on the day until I feel satisfied that I either did some good or accomplished something. I’ve mentioned in previous Views that I have a book on my shelf about slowing down. Well it doesn’t promise that you can actually slow time down but it does tell you how you can make the most of the hours you have in your day. The trick is to pay attention to the here-and-now, actually listening when people are talking (and not thinking of your response), enjoying the atmosphere you are in (and not thinking of where you are going next) – taking one day or even one hour at a time.

One beautiful warm day in June, while walking with my brother and him talking about his wife’s returned cancer, he asked me how he could stop the clock right then and there. I remember that conversation like it was yesterday and yet it was 27 years ago that she died… nothing slows time down. While reading in the Chronological Bible I noted that man was created to live eternally but then God shortened Man’s lifetime to an average of 120 years (Genesis 6:3). That should be enough time for us to do the things we want and need to do. Maybe I can stretch my days by not making the bed in the mornings… But that’s my view, Zelma Horvath

And thou shalt love

the Lord thy God

with all thy heart,

and with all thy soul,

and with all thy mind,

and with all thy strength;

this is the first commandment.

Mark 12:30

BOOK REVIEWS

DEADLINE Randy Alcorn A car accident kills Jake’s two best friends and leaves him badly injured. When it turns out to be a murder, Jake wonders who the target was. He gets involved in the investigation and finds out some things about himself that he doesn’t like very much and feels a need to change his attitude and his lifestyle. THE REUNION Dan Walsh Aaron Miller was once honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Vietnam war. He lives alone in a trailer park as a humble handyman. What he doesn’t know is that the men whose lives he saved are now searching for him. A heart rending story of what many Vets are going through. THE “J” FACTOR Jim Smith Reporter, Ben Marin becomes involved in an investigation of a secret organization that is determined to discredit Christianity. The search for truth brings him deeper into the mystery. His informants are dying and he could be next. Suspense with a surprise ending. WAKE THE DAWN Lauraine Snelling Border patrolman Ben James and his canine partner find a baby in the woods near the Canadian border, just before a violent storm hits. He rushes the infant to safety, but he needs help with his own demons that have chased him since his wife died.

WHEN A SECRET KILLS Lynette Eason Reporter Jillian Carter has been living in fear for 10 years after witnessing a murder and the killer is after her. Now she is after proving the killer guilty and putting the past behind her, but will she reveal her secret to the man she loves? UNLIMITED Davis Bunn Student Simon Orwell is asked to help a professor with a new device to supply energy to the poor of Mexico. Upon crossing the border, he finds the professor has been killed and Simon is assaulted. What has he gotten himself into? Happy Reading! Maureen

A SPECIAL MEETING

Grief Share, which is a biblically-based seminar support group for those who have recently been be-reaved, will begin Monday, February 3rd, 7 p.m. at Lakeshore St. An-drews Presbyterian Church, 235 Amy Croft Drive.

This story begins, sitting on the ottoman in our breakfast nook where I usually put on my shoes every morning … the last thing to be done before hopping into the car to drive to the church to begin the workday. Of course it had been coming for a long time … the shoelace on my right shoe was beginning to fray and I had been trying to nurse it along for awhile. But, alas, the inevitable happened and off it snapped. I didn’t have the extra black shoelace that I was sure I had … so the only thing to do was to reinsert the broken shoelace until a new set could be found. And that’s where this amazing story begins. Simple task, n’est ce pas? You go to any department/big box store that sells shoes, look through the aisles until you find the rack that sells shoe accessories … polish, shoe horns, shoe trees (if you’re lucky) and, alas, a variety of laces. The first such store I visited looked like either they were restocking it or that every man who wore dress shoes to work had broken shoelaces in the past week. With no time that day to travel across the city to a similar store, I survived the week under the shortened shoe lace arrangement. I then determined that the best way to solve the problem was to go to the experts … a genuine shoe store. Admittedly, there are very few of those left in our fair city. But having found one, I walked through the front doors, relieved that I had solved my problem. The words “I’m here to buy some shoelaces” were barely out of my mouth when the salesman informed me that, in spite of the fact I was shopping in a real shoe store, that they

“My Back Pages”

had stopped selling shoelaces awhile ago, due to the perception from customers that buying shoelaces in a specialty shoe store might be an expensive proposition. He sent me to the store I would have visited if I’d had the time the week before. Although somewhat inconvenienced by the store’s shoelace policy, I began to think about his point … and how it affects my own “business”, that of the cure of souls. Is the church your “one-stop location” for all spiritual needs … to minister to the bereaved, perform marriage ceremonies for whoever asks, provide counsel to the troubled, answer theological questions, give material help to the needy, visit and anoint the sick with oil, administer the Lord’s Supper and bless newborns and their families and many other functions? Truly we who minister in Christ’s name need to be ready to process such requests … but the ministry of the church is much more than that. The church should be thought of less like a service to be accessed and more of a gathered group of believers, on the ready to provide some or all of the services listed above … but always in the context of community. Through the years, whenever I get a request to provide a religious “product” like a wedding or family dedication, I suggest that the individuals involved become connected in some way with our congregation first. Faith, after all, is best experienced in the context of family. I found the laces I was looking for at the big box store where I was sent … but I would’ve far preferred to buy them at the small specialty shoe store. Had I developed a relationship with the salesperson I would’ve been more likely to return for that new pair of shoes I’m thinking of buying. When are we going to learn … life is more about relationships than products, religious or otherwise? Devotedly your pastor … Alex