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FELLOWSHIP AFTER SUNDAY SERVICE 2012
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." Acts 2:42
January 29: ...................... Jack & Margaret Wilson
February 5: .......................Annual Meeting Luncheon. Members whose names end in A to L please bring squares. Members whose last names end in M to Z please bring sandwiches. Coffee and tea will be provided. February 12: ..................... Margaret Boyd & Teresa Wright February 19: .....................Free Luncheon February 26: .....................Paula & Meghan Norcross +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ New Secretary at LLSM Sarah Case is our secretary. Her duties commenced on September 7, 2011. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Custodian Hours Rick Paradis our custodian is on duty Monday 8-11, Thursday 8-11, and Friday 8-11. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Upcoming Concert! Get your tickets now! Only 200 seats are available! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mission and Outreach Updates On the 3rd Sunday of each month, Mission and Outreach provides lunch as part of our, "Come 4 Worship, Be Our Guest 4 Lunch" initiative. Our objective is for guests and members to experience our worship service and stay for a free lunch. Money raised from our garage sales is paying for supplies. We are not asking for donations at this time, although your generous help is appreciated. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Meat Pie Sales ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Canadian Tire Money We are able to purchase needed supplies for our church–your donation helps! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Annual Meeting for 2012 is on Feb. 5. We will be gathering reports and putting the annual report together to be handed out on Jan. 29. Please have your reports into the office by email attachment on Jan. 18 or handwritten on Jan. 11. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Our Help to the Evangel Hall Outreach Program A donation of warm clothing is on its way to Evangel Hall in Toronto. It includes 45 pairs of socks, 10 pairs of gloves, 15 hats, 4 scarves, 1 pair of slippers, and 2 large bags of toiletries. Many thanks to all the women of our Church who donated to keep these needy people warm. Previously, the entire congregation sent our White Gift and Mitten Tree donations to our local Inn of the Good Shepherd. Generous hearts truly help others. Thank you. New Sanctuary Banners Made by the Friendship Circle, the beautiful new banners have been given in memory of Dean De Long by his wife Karen. They reflect our 2011-2012 theme, "Rooted in Faith...Growing in Love." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Romans Bible Study We study the book of Romans from the New Testament using workbooks and video presentations. Cost: $15.00 for the 8 week study. Homework to prepare beforehand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Conversations Weekly opportunity to discuss one of the upcoming readings for Sunday's worship service. No preparation needed. Held Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Join us in the church parlour for an hour of conversation. Come whenever you want to. This study is coordinated by the minister, Rev. C. Joyce Hodgson. Sponsored by the Christian Education Committee of LLSM. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GROCERY GIFT CARD ORDERS +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mission Capsules Brock University’s Ecumenical Chaplaincy: Building connections. Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing support Brock University’s Ecumenical Chaplaincy. The chaplaincy at Brock is all about connection: providing a safe place where people can have honest conversation, cultivate friendships, and develop positive group dynamics. Put these three together with a program like the Toonie Supper-a Wednesday evening, home-cooked style meal that serves a maximum of 20 students-and there are great opportunities for connection and spiritual growth. Let us pray for Brock’s Faith and Life Centre as it helps enhance the presence of The Presbyterian Church in Canada on campus and establish a place in student life. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Prayer of the Month Club On the last day of the month, no matter what day that falls on, we are gathering at Laurel Lea St. Matthew's in the downstairs hall for a time of prayer and fellowship. There will be a short prayer service from 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by a ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Laurel Lea St. Matthew's has received a letter of thanks from PWSD. In 2010 $5,294.50 was forwarded. We are thanked for our financial and prayful support, making an impact on lives around the world. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Children's Choir" Are you aged 8-15? Do you like to sing? Would you want to sing on a special Sunday each season? Contact the church (519) 337-7078, Mrs. Laurel Liddicoat-Newton or the organist, Mr. Ollie Case to let them know if you are interested. Practices would be on Sunday mornings before church on an "as needed" basis from 9:45 am – 10:15 am. There will be 2 practices before the Sunday special song is sung. Special songs for Remembrance Sunday, Advent, Epiphany Season and Easter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Every second Friday of the month our LLSM team provides lunch at The Inn of the Good Shepherd. Any donations of food for the lunch are welcome. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Attention Youths & Teens For information on youth conferences, camps and rallies got to: www.canadayouth.ca ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Dec. 18, 2011 ©2012 Laurel Lea St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church
When:......................Monday, February 20, 2012. Where:.....................Laurel Lea St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, Sarnia. What:.......................Lundi Gras Dinner & Concert by the LLSM Choir conducted by Laurel Liddicoat-Newton & accompanied by Ollie Case! Menu:......................Pulled pork on a bun, jambalaya, salad, pickles. Dessert: – Paczki ! Time:.......................Dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by a short lively concert at 7:00 p.m. Tickets:....................$10.00 adult & $7.00 for children under 12. Call (519) 337-7078 or email llsm@cogeco.net++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 
If you are interested in being a Committee member, reaching out to our members and adherents, to our community, and to our world, we look forward to welcoming you!
Mission and Outreach and the Ladies' Association accepted the Stewardship challenge of 2011 with the intention of raising money for the Operating Account. With the outstanding support of the Congregation, and pies sales in the winter and fall, $2288.76 was raised. Thank you. It looks like a semi-annual tradition has started!Annual Meeting 2012
Call the office at (519) 337-7078 and leave a message if you would like to join the study and reserve your book. Alternate days and evening times available. This study is coordinated by the minister, Rev. C. Joyce Hodgson. Sponsored by the Christian Education Committee of LLSM.
Note to congregation: Gift card profit over the Christmas period amounted to $739.75. Thank you to all who participated! Next order is due January 29th with cheques dated January 31st.
light Potluck Supper. Please come for just the prayer service or for both. The monthly prayer time is in response to Presbytery's request to all congregations to choose one time each month, and set it aside for prayer, including prayer for renewal within our presbytery. 
For youth in ministry: www.presbyterian.ca/yim 
