LLSM NEWS
"Our purpose is to glorify God, grow disciples, and meet human need."
LLSM PRAYER CORNER
Please remember in prayer Carolyn McCoy, Carol Villeneuve, Don Arbour, Pastor Janine, Donna Brewster, Norma Tait, Evelyn Souwand, Bill Wise, Vera Carlson, Rev. Barry Van Dusen, Hugh Kilbreath. Please let your Elder know of anyone needing prayer.
WOMEN'S FALL RETREAT
Hosted by Rev. Dr. Karen Horst, November 9th-11th at Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Centre near Guelph. Women of all ages are welcome. Retreat begins with Friday dinner and ends after Sunday lunch. Cost is $245.00 for double room, $305.00 single room and $180.00 commuter rate. Please see retreat brochure online. Call to register 800-884-1525 or www.crieffhills.com
LLSM MEAT PIES @$2.50
We have turkey pies with peas and carrots, and by request, turkey with carrots only. There are also tourtiere (pork) and ground beef available, all with top pastry only.
DAY TRIP TO HURON COUNTY PLAYHOUSE
A bus trip will leave from Central United Church on Saturday, September 29, 2018 to see the theatre production "Holiday Inn." The cost is $100, which includes the bus ride, the theatre ticket, and a delicious family style turkey dinner at Aunt Gussie’s in Grand Bend. Information is on the LLSM entryway bulletin board. Tickets are available at Central United Church’s office at 220 George Street, Sarnia. Phone: 519-344-4561. Office hours are: Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon.
LLSM BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
September 20: Valerie Elaine Barnier
MANNA DAY AT CRIEFF HILLS WITH REV. DR. CLYDE ERVINE
“Good News At Your Fingertips: Come and rediscover both personal and congregational confidence in God’s Good News.” Join us Thursday, October 11 at Crieff Hills Retreat Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call 1- 800-884-1525 to register at least a week in advance. Cost is $25.00 and includes a hot lunch. www.crieffhills.com
LLSM GARAGE SALE
Saturday, October 27 . Please put donations on tables in the lower hall.
LADIES POTLUCK LUNCH AT LLSM
Wednesday, Sept 19 at 12:00 noon. All ladies are invited for good food and fellowship. Please come and bring your favourite dish to share, as well as your cutlery and plate.
LLSM SINGERS WANTED
Everyone is welcome to take part. The Praise Team practises the second and fourth Sunday of each month right after worship service for 15 minutes.
Please be aware that Brent Kershaw is LLSM'S new Fire Marshall appointed by the Board of Managers. Many thanks to Donna Graham for all her years of commitment in this role.
SARNIA BEGINNING EXPERIENCE SUPPORT GROUP
Are you stuck in grief due to being widowed, separated or divorced? For information regarding programs call 519-337-1205 and/or visit www.sarniabeginningexperience.org
KEYBOARDIST OLLIE CASE IN CONCERT
Latin, Swing, Jazz, Standards, Gospel, Country!
Saturday, October 27, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Dunlop United Church
757 Rosedale Ave., Sarnia ON
TICKETS: $20.00
Church (519) 337-3061 www.dunlopuc.ca
LLSM WEEKLY BULLETIN VIA EMAIL
LLSM Session has decided to email LLSM members the weekly Sunday Bulletin in order to be kept aware of LLSM announcements, meetings and events. LLSM newsletters will also be delivered in this manner. All LLSM members may still receive paper copies at their choice.
If you wish to be removed from these emails contact: llsm@cogeco.net
LLSM CUSTODIAN HOURS
LLSM custodian Rick Paradis is on duty Thursdays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LLSM PASTORAL CARE
Our Presbytery Representative is Rev. Becky Roushorne-Lau, the minister of St. Giles Presbyterian Church in Sarnia. Rev. Becky is overseeing LLSM while Pastor Janine is on medical leave. For pastoral care, please contact your Elder who will then contact Rev. Becky.
LLSM WEEKLY BULLETIN & NEWSLETTER
LLSM is grateful to Diane Keck for volunteering to take care of the LLSM weekly bulletin and the LLSM newsletter. Please deliver announcements to the LLSM office before Thursday each week via pony express, voicemail (519) 337-7078, or email llsm@cogeco.net
ATTENTION LLSM SENIORS
THINKING OF MOVING?
Conveniently located in Corunna, close to banks, grocery stores, a library, drug stores and restaurants, Thompson Gardens provides reasonably priced studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments on a life-lease basis. Owned by the Moore Presbyterian Foundation, Presbyterian church members are especially invited to consider Thompson Gardens as a future residence. For more information, go to: www.thompsongardens.com, or phone 519-862-2629 to make an appointment to visit.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who donate spare coins to the LLSM operating fund. We will continue to accept these donations on an ongoing basis. Please note your envelope number on your change donations for income tax purposes.
LLSM FUNDRAISER IDEAS NEEDED
Please submit fundraising suggestions to the LLSM Board of Managers.
LLSM PARISH NURSE
BONNIE SLAGER
LLSM Session is pleased to introduce Bonnie Slager, our Parish Nurse. Bonnie is a registered nurse and a licensed Parish Nurse. She is an answer to prayer in many ways. A Parish Nurse (or Faith Community Nurse) is a visible symbol of a congregation's healing and health ministry. She works with the minister, health committee, and the congregation to fulfill the healing mission of a church as a health advisor/educator, advocate/resource person, liaison to faith community resources, teacher of volunteers and developer of support groups. Please contact Bonnie through the church office (519) 337-7078 or direct at (519) 384-9538.
"YIPS"
Paterson Memorial Presbyterian Church, St. Giles Prebyterian Church and LLSM have collaborated to form a youth group for those in grades 7-12. We are using a name St. Giles was already using: "YIPS" – Youth Involvement Presbyterian Style. The youth leaders of each congregation take turns in leading the various fun activities.
PRESBYTERIAN CONNECTION NEWSPAPER
The Presbyterian Connection Newspaper is available online at no cost.
Visit http://presbyterian.ca/presbyterian-connection/
LLSM CARD MINISTRY
Margarett Harwood is very grateful to the LLSM Friendship Circle for their generous donation of 100 stamps which will enable her to continue to send cards for all occasions to our congregation. She would also like to express her appreciation to everyone who has donated beautiful cards to her supply. She is honored to be able to carry on Suzanne Mater’s passion of remembering everyone on their special day. If anyone knows of someone in need of a card, please call Margarett at (519) 344-0546.
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