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The communion of the saints

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy cathochurch, the communion of saints Wpassionately confess this every time that we recthe Apostles Creed. In other words, we believethe Holy Spirit who enables people to believe, wforms and equips the church and unites believeto Christ and to each other.

The lectionary readings of September also focusour attention on the communion of saints. Matthe18 has been dubbed Jesus sermon on tcongregation wherein he speaks aborelationships within the church. The questioasked are: How do we care for one another in tcongregation? And what is it that we particulacare about? What is it that distinguishes ofellowship in the church from relationships that w

have outside the church? And what does this sabout the purpose of the communion of the saint

We noticed how Jesus emphasized spiritual careconcern for one anothers spiritual well-being,concern for holiness, repentance, and trestoration of sinners.

Fellowship is a vital aspect of church; it is one the most important considerations when peopfirst come to church. We treasure the warmth athe friendliness of the congregation, the people w

know, the life-long friendships we form, and tthings we do together.

But this in itself doesnt distinguish us from othgroups or organizations. You can find friendshand support in any number of places. We doneed a church to make friends, to do fun thintogether, or even to serve the material needs of tcommunity. But we do need a church for spiritucare, for nurturing our faith, for guiding us in ttruth, for equipping us for discipleship, for prayi

with us and for us, for encouraging, rebuking acorrecting us, for holding us accountable to tScriptures.

Spiritual care, a mutual concern for faith, holinediscipleship, and Christ-likeness distinguishes t

communion of saints from other relationships.

This also ties in with a topic that is on the table Session. Over the next few months, well be

Two are better than

one,

because they have a

good return for their

work:

If one falls down,

his friend can help him

up.

But pity the man who

falls

and has no one to help

him up!"Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

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studying and talking about small group ministry (or cell group ministry) as a form ministry to enhance the communion of the saints in our congregation.

Typically, a cell group meets at the home of one of the members. They may choose to meweekly, or bi-weekly as it works best for the group. A group meeting starts with worsh(singing and praying), followed by a time of caring and sharing (listening to each othestories), a short, simple Bible study/discussion, and a time of simple hospitality. Themeetings should not be longer than an hour and a half so that it doesnt become a burdeThere are some things that the session needs to sort out first, such as leaders trainin

and how this will fit in with the existing ways of providing pastoral care and the roleelders. We have therefore decided on the following process:

Session studies and refines the concept.

Identification and training of leaders.

Communication of ideas and information to the congregation throughout.

An open house for information where you can sign up for a group of your choice.

Launching of this ministry at a service of worship in 2012.

Ongoing leaders training and support through a regular Leaders Group by minister.

We believe that this could become a significant ministry in the congregation. So plea

pray with us for discernment and wisdom as we explore this further.

Yours in Christs service, Gerard

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To bless God for mercies isthe way to increase them; to

bless Him for miseries is the

way to remove them.

William Dyer

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STAND OR SIT?

It was amusing. On a recent Sunday the service bulletin clearly stated that the congregation wato remain seated during the opening hymn. As the music started up several people immediatestood up. A few others hesitantly followed suit, some with confused looks, while others quickchecked their bulletins. Soon most of the congregation was on its feet but some stubbornremained seated as the bulletin directed them to do.

It got me to wondering. How many things do we do, as a matter of rote (we always do it thaway) giving little, if any thought to what we are doing? It is so easy to follow a comfortabroutine that is predictable and so requires little effort.

When something becomes so familiar it requires little thought and loses both its meaning animpact on our lives. This is true of our worship service as a whole. When we enter the sanctuawe are entering a holy place, a special place set aside and consecrated for a high and hopurpose. How we enter should reflect something of the awe and wonder at Gods gracious gof grace, the sacrifice of Jesus who freely gave his life that we might have life in all its fullnesWe might ask ourselves how often we casually enter the sanctuary with little thought as to whwe are there, other than to meet and greet our friends and enjoy one anothers company. It pretty hard to be casual about it when we take the time to prepare ourselves to worship himspirit and truthas Jesus said true worshippers must. (John 4:24)

For instance, when we say or sing the prayer our Lord taught His disciples to use, do we realponder and wonder at the meaning of what we are saying or do we just toss it off as being sfamiliar we dont even have to think about it? The prayer is but an outline guiding us as wbring our prayers to God. In a quiet moment try praying our Lords prayer line by linexpanding each line with your own words and thoughts to give it both substance and a deepemeaning.

And when we present our offerings, do we do so because the budget has to be maintained, thstaff paid and the building maintained? Or is it from a profound sense of how blessed we arthat all we have ultimately comes from and belongs to God? The presentation of our offerings a high, holy moment of committing not only our wealth but ourselves to the calling of God to ba holy people consecrated to His service as disciples of Jesus.

Pretty heavy stuff when we think about it.

Submitted by R. Dorne Cornish

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A VBS TALE

My granddaughters, Mackenna, 6 yrs. Kylianne, 3yrs., and Grandma had a wonderful experience atPandamania in August. My granddaughters live inDeroche so are not regular attendees to ourchurch.

On the first mornig Mackenna was very hesitantto come but I told her she had to come for one

day to decide if she wanted toattend the rest ofthe week. I was helping Lorraine Cornish with theregistrations and my two shadows were clinging tome as the other children started to arrive. After afew minutes, Mackenna was helping with theregistrations and welcoming everyone as theycame through the door. She still was not sureabout going into the church. LIse arrived, saidhello to Mackenna, they discovered they were inthe same class, took each others hand and wentoff into the sanctuary.

The music started and the children werewelcomed by Paddy Pandamania had begun andI never saw Mackenna again.

When it was time to go home, I quietly asked ifshe was coming the next day. Her reply, Oh yes,this is so much fun. By the end of the week sheknew all the songs, all the actions and feltcomfortable and very much at home n our church.She always wanted to sit on the aisle so when themusic and singing started she could move into the

aisle and sing and dance to her hearts content.She was especially taken with the Bible session onJonah in the Whale and asked is she could haveher very own Bible. She is still struggling withJesus on the cross and cant understand why Hehad to die. Grandma will have some work to doon that subject! Her experience was fantastic andshe is already waiting for next year.

Kylianne also had a wonderful time and she wespecially impressed with Beans, one of hleaders. At the final Pandamania performance the children in church on Sunday, Kylianne was the front of the church singing and doing all t

actions and holding her new Panda stuffy afriend. She was right at home with the wind-BBQ luncheon.

After church we had to do some shopping last minute items for Grandpas birthday partKylianne was very excited and could hardly wait get home to get ready. She donned a very ofashioned pink knitted dress from the dress-trunk and went off to the bathroom by herseOne should never leave a 3 yr old alone for a

length of time, especially in a bathroom. Semerged some time later and we all took collective gasp andasked, What have you done(She had applied dark eye shadow very carefuand evenly around both eyes.) She wcompletely unfazed and without missing a bestated, I am a Panda because I have been Pandamania and I love God and pandas. Shappily remained a Panda for the entire party.

Fast forward 18 days after VBS: Kylianne wasGrandma and Grandpas, we were out in t

sandbox playing when, out of the blue and vespontaneously, she started to sing, Hes wiHes wild, God is wild about us. She turned me and said, You know, Grandma, God loves mand He loves you. He loves my family and loves everyone in the whole wide world. Sthen returned happily to digging in the sandbox.

VBS was an amazing opportunity to plant seeof Gods love, His grace and His mercy into olittle people. My two granddaughters we

impressed and influenced more deeply thanrealized. How many other lives were touched that magical week at Pandamania?

Submitted by Joan Kerr

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Gospel Boys Concert

On September 17th, the Missions Committee sponsored

very successful concert to raise funds to provide younpeople from a ghetto in Nicaragua with scholarship funds further their education.

The Sunday before the concert a display was put up in thNarthex showing their portraits and the touching letters appreciation that they had written.

About 200 people attended the event and everyone enjoyit thoroughlyeven the fourteen men who sang a wonderfselection of gospel music - a cappella! Some people couldsit still and rocked to the music or sang along with the me

At least one person was seen in tears.The whole program was one and a half hours long whiincluded a hymn sing-along. In addition, Roger Page (wis on the Committee and is in charge of our Nicaragproject) gave a brief talk backed up by a power popresentation. This was followed by an opportunity for peopto give their donations.

At the conclusion of the afternoon, everyone was invited the gym where an abundance of baked goodies, tea ancoffee awaited them.

Duncan McDonald was the one responsible for booking thchoir but the whole committee worked together wonderfuto bring about such a successful event. After expenses tdonations totaled $1,783.00 which far exceeded our hopand more than met our budget needs.

PRAISE GOD!Respectfully submitted by

Alice Chambers

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Ladies Retreat Camp Douglas 2011

Ladies, did you miss the blessing? You did if you didn't attend the Ladies Retreat at Camp Douglas thyear. We were blessed in so many ways. First we had a great speaker in Dr Pat Dutcher-Walls, who awell as being a gifted speaker, was also lots of fun and participated in all the "fun times". Her topic fhe retreat was: A Woman's Journey" and the scenic setting of Camp Douglas added to that theme. At on

point there was a "silent journey" through the woods when everyone silently walked through the foreogether. The silence was only broken by the rustling of the trees and the singing of the birds. As we trohe path we had specific rests along the way where the word of God was shared with us. It was

beautiful, reflective time and the presence of the Lord was surely there with each one. Dr Pat DutcheWells gave several very insightful and meaningful talks pertaining to us, as women taking our life journeyOther events included times of singing, small group studies, crafts, skits and times of great fellowship. Weven had a Bocci Ball tournament as part of the outdoor activities. Great camaraderie there as teamcompeted with one another. Lots of laughs and lots of fun.The beauty surrounding us at Camp Douglas was enjoyed in many ways: sitting on the rocks by th

ocean, drinking in all that beauty as the waves rolled in or taking a walk through the dappled forest. Gos so good!!!!Too bad you missed it but it will happen again next year so plan ahead and come anenjoy a few wonderful days of blessing.

May Hastie

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The Importance of Reading

In the beginning was the Word God spoke Hiswords of inspiration for selected men to write downfor all men. Gods written word is His greatest gift

to us next to the gift of His Son. There is,therefore, no doubt of Gods regard for the writtenword to communicate great truths. The capacity towrite and read is a unique privilege. Of all of Hiscreated beings, only man employs metaphor,parable, narrative and other writtencommunication.

The Bible is the most ancient of all literary textsand the source of all literacy. Until recentcenturies, the privilege of learning to read wasprotected by priests and by the ruling elite who,having access to knowledge, had access to power.

Their power was maintained by keeping the massesilliterate. Universal literacy resulted from theProtestant Reformations emphasis upon Biblereading not just for theologians but also for thespiritual life of every believer. The outcome of this---mans ability to read and write---has shaped ourcivilization.

But what does reading do for us on a personallevel? Reading enlarges our being because it

allows us to see into others minds and betterunderstand their perspectives. It reveals to us thehistory, culture and religions of other peoples, thusmaking us more tolerant. It transports us to placeswhere we would not otherwise travel. It enablesus to share the pain or the joy of other families orindividuals. It warns us, instructs us, causes us tolaugh or to cry and puts into perspective ourhumanness and Gods divinity.

Reading also improves our attention span,enhances our imagination and develops a capacityfor analysis and critical thinking. The faith of everybeliever is, therefore, edified by the reading ofscripture and Christian literature.

Let us gratefully continue to be people of the Word.

Submitted by Marla van Hilten

BOOK REVIEWOur Book Club, last month, rea

Somewhere More Holy, the true story o

Tony Woodlief and how he and his fami

discovered together that home is real

much more than just rooms and a roof.

Shortly after Tony and his wife becam

Christians they lost their firstbo

daughter at the age of three to cance

and that began a life filled with belief an

unbelief, of finding and losing God an

finding Him again.

Tony weaves together devotional thought

about the power of the incarnation with

the stories of his family.

He explains how a home can becom

sacred, and how in the process it ca

sanctify us as well. Home is more than

place where we eat and sleep; it is wher

we learn grace, where we glimpse heave

It is where we find God, or perhaps wher

He finds us if we will only be still lon

enough to listen for Him.

Each chapter focuses on a different roo

in his home to express how God healed h

hurting heart.

You can find this fabulous book in ou

church library.

Susan Reaveley

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HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARYHANEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FAMILY BAZAAR!

Can you believe it? This will be the 10th FamiBazaar at Haney Presbyterian Church. Thank yo

Ruth Larmor and Shirley Lyster and all the womeof the Ladies Evening Fellowship who so faithfulmanage this annual event and so faithfulencourage the involvement of everyone in ouchurch family.And yes, we are looking forwarto this major milestone bazaar!!!!!

When? Saturday, November 19!

Over the next 6 weeks, there will be notices in thbulletin to invite you to participate. The notices winvite you to assist with filling our tables witbaking, treasures, crafts, knitting and sewingchildrens items, woodworking, candy, preserveand lots more. The notices will invite you to heby working in the kitchen, at a table or as greeter, by putting posters in public areas wheyou live, by inviting your friends and fami

members. Our family bazaar is for everyonewhave jobs for youth and seniors, for men and fowomen, and we can guarantee the wagesFuFun! Fun! The focus of this event has always beemore than fund-raising. The focus is on oufamilyall of us working together side by sideand on our communitywelcoming all anproviding a safe and enjoyable time in a festivand cheerful setting.

SoHappy 10thAnniversarytous all on November 19th !

Have you noticed how toastywe are in church lately?

Thats because we have a newboiler! After faithfully serving us for20+ years we have retired our oldboiler. The new one is much moreenergy efficient and will save us

money. Another item on the maintenanceagenda is our roof. The committeein charge of maintenance is busytrying to get us the best possiblequote to fix our aging roof.

Thanks to all who help with theupkeep of our building it is muchappreciated!

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HPCs youth groups are expanding from two to four groups, all of which will meet on Friday nights 5-7

Weve made the split to accommodate our growing numbers and to limit the age range of each gro

Wed like to welcome our new leaders to these groups: Sue Reaveley and Robyn White are co-leading t

newly-formed HPC Chicklettes (age 6-8) and James Deutschmann and Jake Nobiss will be join

Johnathan Booy as the co-leaders of HPC Boys (ages 8-12). Ricky and Laura Newberry are continu

with Gods Girls (ages 9-13) as are Andrew Newberry and Regard Booy with HPC Guys (13-16). Thank

to all of you for offering your gifts to these ministries.

What can you do to support these ministries?

Please pray for them. Pray for the leaders that they will communicate the love of Christ to o

children and youth. Pray that God will give them insight into the hearts and minds of the children th

lead and the energy to offer a lively, faith-filled programme. Pray for our children and youth that th

will recognize Gods call to them through the relationships within these groups.

Get the word out. There are extra brochures describing HPCs various programmes available in t

office. Why not give one to your neighbours, grandchildren etc?

Share your own gifts.Do you have a gift that you are willing to share with one of our groups? W

love to hear of your interests and hobbies who knows how they might fit in with our programmes?

well, every once in a while we may need some help with driving, food, supplies etc.

Encourage our leaders through your words and actions.

Paddy Eastwood

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Gallivant ing Beagle

zekiel 34:15-16a - I myself will tend my sheep and make them

e down, declares the Sovereign Lord. I will search for the lost

nd bring back the strays. (NIV)

Recently, a beagle wandered into our neighbourhoodehaving like a lost dog. Doubtless, in his doggy mind, he

was having an adventure. Trailing a chewed-off leashehind him, he was having the time of his doggy life. He

aw absolutely no danger in what he was doing as hexplored rabbit trails, tore open and feasted uponarbage that awaited pickup, and crossed busy streets

with cheerful abandon. But we saw the danger, even if heidn't. A car might have hit him, unable to stop in time.he alluring rabbit trails could have contained snares

which might have caught and wounded him. Theelicious-smelling garbage certainly contained bacteria

which could have made him sick. So my neighbour and Iecided to rescue him. We searched until we found his

wner. It turned out that the dog lived up the road froms, about a mile away. Although we were concerned foris safety, the dog obviously wasn't. The owner said thate ran away with alarming frequency.

imilarly, some believers, who wander from God, likelyeel that they are having the time of their lives. To them,'s an adventure. In their minds, they are not lost. Theyerceive no danger in what they are doing. They gallivantround and play in traffic, morally speaking, that is. Theyxplore dangerous paths which could lead to their ruin,nd consume moral garbage with abandon, unaware of

n's festering bacteria just waiting to infect them. Often,hey repeatedly offend against the gospel. Every time sinures them, they gallop away from God. They can't seemo say "no". Wanderlust seeps into their psyche and offhey go, gallivanting.

he good news is that, like a Good Shepherd, Godledged to seek these wandering sheep until He foundhem. Jesus said: "I am the good shepherd. The goodhepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:11

NIV)To seek those who have wandered away, Jesus laid

own His life on Calvary's cross, rose from the dead,ever to die again, and lives eternally at God's right hand.Only Jesus can make that claim. No one else can. He isruly the Good Shepherd who seeks and saves those whore plagued by wanderlust. No one need lose heart, norear that they have strayed too far for Christ to find them.e never gives up the search.

Cassandra Wessel

ionesta, Pennsylvania, USA

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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY FOROUR CHURCH FAMILY

We are pleased to have obtained theservices of IPC Canada Photo Services toprint our Church Family Directory.

This is a very valuable directory in somany ways and one in which we all wiuse a great deal throughout the years tocome.

Our present directory is 5 years old andis now somewhat outdated.

This directory helps us connect namewith faces, and is a valuablecommunication reference for oumembers as well as an excellent tool fopotential new members. Pictures will betaken at the church Oct. 25 28 from2:30pm-8:30pm. We need EVERYONE tomake an appointment. Appointmentcan be made until October 23rd.

Each family will receive a FREE directoryand a FREE 8x10 portrait. There iabsolutely no obligation to purchaseanything but the opportunity is there iyou wish.

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Which Bible

character had no

parents?

Joshua, son ofNun.

Who is the

shortest man in

the Bible?

Bildad,

the Shuhite.