Weekly Announcements

Weekly Announcements November 26, 2021

November 26, 2021 | Filed Under: Weekly Announcements

Resources to help us to stay Rooted in Christ and Growing together in Faith

Sunday November 28^st Worship Gathering 10 AM – First Sunday of Advent

Dare to Imagine God’s Goodness!

Join EZMC Zoom Worship Gathering – 10 AM

Register for Sunday morning in-person worship, anytime during the week, by contacting Lisa at office@ezmennonite.ca . Please indicate which Sunday you are registering for and who will be attending with you. If Lisa is unable to take your call, leave a message that includes your name and phone number. Your registration will then be confirmed either by email or phone. Deadline to register each week is Saturday by 10 a.m.

We are grateful for your financial giving to the ongoing work and ministry of the church. This week our offering focus is “Local Ministries”

Extending God’s Love

We extend God’s love as we share with each other both our struggles and our joys!

EZMC Announcements

Friday November 26^th Meet at church at 7 for baking and games night. Plan to pickup youth around 9:30.

EZMC Building Use Bookings

A designated meeting space that allows for physical distancing will be located in the basement. The boardroom and other small rooms are closed for now. Please contact Lisa and book the meeting space to ensure that it is available for use. Sanctuary space is also available during the week. Please book building use with Lisa, before planning to gather, to ensure availability. You will then be sent the health and safety protocols.

A Church Directory Update Page will be sent in December. Please send any changes that are needed for your household listing by Tuesday December 14^th to office@ezmennonite.

Live Nativity – Sat., Dec. 18th – 5:00-8:00 (rain date Sun. Dec. 19th)

Thank you to all who have volunteered to make our Live Nativity happen!

We are in need of a few items to complete our sets.

– a small wooden writing desk or table

– a small straight wooden chair

– a life-size baby doll

– 3 fancy chests/boxes/large bottles for the Magi’s gifts

– a scroll (or someone to make us one)

We also need someone with a good quality video camera on their phone who is willing to record our sets and narration, and put together a recording for those not able to come that day. As well, the lights and the stable will remain in the green space through Christmas for all to enjoy!

If you are able to help with any of the above, please speak to Connie Yantzi or email mcyantzi@gmail.com.

Ministerial Community Live Nativity – Sunday December 5^th 4:30 PM at Queen’s Park in Tavistock

Would you like a second opportunity to help bring the message of Jesus to the Tavistock Community through a Live Nativity?

Ways you can be involved:

Each church has been asked to provide 5 dozen cookies. Could you bake a batch of cookies?
A community choir is being formed that may involve one rehearsal. A choir always needs singers. Would you like to be a singer in the choir?

The Green Space Committee is wondering if there are any members of the congregation with surplus sports equipment they would like to donate.

We are looking for things like – Frisbees, scoops and balls, skipping ropes, soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, road hockey gear, bicycle pump (to inflate balls)

Anything gently used, that is no longer in regular use at your homes, would be great. Contact Tyler at teamyantzi@yahoo.ca if you have questions OR just drop your items off in the bin between the concrete sports pad and shed.

Junior Christian Education Team (JCET) is hoping to expand our children’s program to include preschool to grade 8. We need help for ALL ages to lead & teach Bible stories and activities. Currently this taking place during the church service. In November we will be able to be inside but will plan to meet outside in the tent & green space as long as the weather allows. Preschoolers will be inside. To volunteer please contact Jess Yantzi, Holly Barron, Naomi Mogk, or Sue Martin.

EZMC’s Safe Church Policy requires that all volunteers, who work with vulnerable persons, have a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) on file. If you received a Volunteer packet and haven’t returned your VSC please submit it to the church office as soon as possible, along with your signed Volunteer Commitment Form. If you have any questions about EZMC’s Safe Church Policy please contact a member of the Safe Church Committee (Marlow Gingerich, Dana Hyde, Susan Schmitz or Melanie Wiegand)

Important Reminder to Parents – Our Safe Church Policy requires a completed waiver for each child involved in Sunday School, Girls Club, Boys Club, and MYF who are under the age of 18. Please bring a completed form (double sided) to an event that your child(ren) attends if you have not already done so. Blank waiver forms will be available for you to complete when you arrive to check in and fill out the contact tracing sheet. Thanks so much!

Beyond Our Church Community

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) B.C. is monitoring the situation in that province, where torrential rains have caused flooding and mudslides that have affected many communities and residents. B.C. gets atmospheric rivers every year. But this one, which started November 13, is the worst yet with more than 20 daily rainfall records broken in the province. In at least two places, over 250 millimetres/15 inches of rain has fallen in a few days. Both the heat in the province this summer, which saw record temperatures, and now the rain, have been linked to the effects of climate change.

Donations are welcome for B.C. flood response at https://mds.mennonite.net/donate/

CommonWord Christmas Sale runs November 29 to December 3. Check the online flyer for fair-trade and specialty food and coffee products, unique seasonal books, and resources. Many creative gift ideas! For hours and more online creative gift ideas, visit commonword.ca.

New Hamburg Thrift is in need of Volunteers!! We are looking for people available through the week in numerous different positions! We have housewares, and fabric, Receiving and delivery drivers! Now that we are open late Thursday and Fridays we are also looking for help in our store front Thursday evening as well as Saturdays. Please reach out to Jennifer Woolner at jenniferwoolner@mcco.ca or 519-662-2867. You can also go to newhamburgthrift.com and fill out a Volunteer application. Thank-You

Forgiven/Forgotten
Nov 19-21, 7:30 pm, Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Musem, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener
Dec 1-2 at 7:30 pm, Princess Twin Cinemas, 46 King St N, Waterloo
Nov 26-28, 7:30 pm, Digital Presentation, YouTube
Theatre of the Beat invites you to Forgiven/Forgotten. This emotionally driven piece addresses issues of crime, reintegration and our responses to those affected by these themes most. In-person screenings will be held in Kitchener, Waterloo and Toronto from Nov 19 to Dec 2, or digital screenings from Nov 26 to 28. You can also bring this production to your community for free thanks to the generous support of MCC! Reach out to cedric@theatreofthebeat.ca for more information. For tickets and to learn more, go to www.theatreofthebeat.ca/forgivenforgotten.

MCC Christmas Marketplace in the Atrium at 50 Kent Ave, Kitchener
Thursday November 25 and Friday November 26 12pm-8pm, Saturday November 27 10am-5pm
Looking for a unique one-of-a-kind gift with social impact? Join us for a special MCC Christmas Marketplace. You will find sewing creations from our program at Grand Valley Institute for Women; greeting cards designed by our Circle of Friends participants; handcrafted items made by volunteers and more! Raw Carrot soups will be featured. All proceeds support MCC relief, development and peace projects locally and around the world. This year, give a gift which makes a real difference in the lives of others! For more info, go to mcco.ca/events.

Weekly Announcements November 19, 2021

November 19, 2021 | Filed Under: Weekly Announcements

East Zorra Mennonite Church

Weekly Letter and Announcements – No. 88

Friday November 19, 2021

Resources to help us to stay Rooted in Christ and Growing together in Faith

Attention EZ Families!

Mark your calendars for our rescheduled Outdoor Family Night, this Saturday November 20th at 6:30 pm in our new Green Space. We are praying for better weather than last weekend!

Families with children of all ages are invited. ALL ARE WELCOME!

We will begin together with a time of acoustic worship around the campfire. After children will have time to play together while parents socialize. Please dress for the weather as we will be remaining outdoors. Bring lawn chairs, a snack for your family, roasting sticks, sports equipment and any acoustic instruments you would like to contribute to our worship time. Can’t wait to see you all, and worship and fellowship together!

Sunday November 21^st Worship Gathering 10 AM – Service of Remembering

In the last portion of our service today the Care Team will lead us through a time of rememberingfamily members of who have died through the past year. We will name spouses, parents, children, siblings and grandparents of congregational members and also allow space for you to silently name and remember other significant people in your life who have died.

If you are worshipping from home we invite you to have a candle close by that you can light during this time of remembering.

Join EZMC Zoom Worship Gathering – 10 AM

Register for Sunday morning in-person worship, anytime during the week, by contacting Lisa at office@ezmennonite.ca Please indicate which Sunday you are registering for and who will be attending with you. If Lisa is unable to take your call, leave a message that includes your name and phone number. Your registration will then be confirmed either by email or phone. Deadline to register each week is Saturday by 10 a.m.

We are grateful for your financial giving to the ongoing work and ministry of the church. This week our offering focus is “Leadership”

Attention kids JK- Grade 8! Starting this Sunday we will be having Sunday School indoors. Come meet in the basement between 9:50-10:00. Parents need to register children with the church office by 10 a.m. Saturday morning (Office@ezmennonite.ca) Families can screen together at the mailbox lobby entrance and then bring kids to the basement. We will also offer time outdoors towards the end of the Sunday School hour. Bring outdoor gear to play in the green space.

EZMC Pastors are inviting you to a scheduled prayer meeting. This is an age old practice with a new name! Please join us on Thursday November 25 at 7:30 pm for the Meeting of the CIA!* *Christians In Action meet to care, share and pray to impact our world for good!

Mark your calendars! Our Live Nativity will be held on Sat, Dec 18th from 5:00-8:00 pm (rain date Dec 19th). We still need more people for character roles! Most roles do not require you to speak, just to be in costume. We are hoping to have two teams of actors, to allow for a break from the elements. Our guides will bring the story to life as they narrate the scripture at each scene.

Please email or speak to Chantelle McNeish, Sue Martin, Holly Barron, Lauren Witmer or Connie Yantzi if you would like to fill one of these roles!

Don’t be shy! Help us make this a memorable Christmas experience for all!

Ministerial Community Live Nativity – Sunday December 5^th 4:30 PM at Queen’s Park in Tavistock

Would you like a second opportunity to help bring the message of Jesus to the Tavistock Community through a Live Nativity?

Ways you can be involved:

Each church has been asked to provide 5 dozen cookies. Could you bake a batch of cookies?
A community choir is being formed that may involve one rehearsal. A choir always needs singers. Would you like to be a singer in the choir?

If you would be willing to help in one of these ways please speak to Pastor Ray this week. 519-501-7831. Thanks so much!

The Green Space Committee is wondering if there are any members of the congregation with surplus sports equipment they would like to donate.

We are looking for things like – Frisbees, scoops and balls, skipping ropes, soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, road hockey gear, bicycle pump (to inflate balls)

EZMC Building Use for Committee Meetings or Music Rehearsals.

A designated meeting space that allows for physical distancing will be located in the basement. The boardroom and other small rooms are closed for now. Please contact Lisa and book the meeting space to ensure that it is available for use. You will be sent the health and safety protocols before your meeting.

Sanctuary space is also available during the week. Please book with Lisa to ensure it is available.

Beyond Our Church Community

Urgent need for sewing kits – We are in urgent need of 200 sewing kits for an October shipment heading to Ukraine. Can you help? Sewing kits open doors to additional income that can help a family make ends meet. Call your local MCC office for a list of contents or go to mcco.ca/kits.

Thursday November 25^th & Friday November 26^th 12 pm – 8 pm

and Saturday November 27 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. – MCC Christmas Marketplace
Looking for a unique one-of-a-kind gift with social impact? Join us for a special MCC Christmas Marketplace. You will find sewing creations from our program at Grand Valley Institute for Women; greeting cards designed by in our Circle of Friends participants; handcrafted items made by volunteers and more! Raw Carrot soups will be featured. All proceeds support MCC relief, development and peace projects locally and around the world. This year, give a gift which makes a real difference in the lives of others!

Thursday November 25, 6:29-8:20 p.m., online event “Home”: A podcast & discussion event
Join us for a rich conversation with Israeli Jewish filmmaker Lia Tarachansky and Palestinian poet Izzy Hawamda, stars of the Undercurrents podcast episode “Home” where tough issues of colonization, sense of home, and moral obligation collide. Hosted by MCEC Palestine Israel Network (PIN) in partnership with Kindred Credit Union and MCC. Register here.

Theatre of the Beat invites you to Forgiven/Forgotten. This audio-visual presentation follows the varying responses of a community that learns an ex-offender will be serving his parole in their midst. This emotionally driven piece addresses issues of crime, reintegration, and our responses to those affected by these themes most. There are in-person screenings in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Toronto from November 19th to December 2nd or digital screenings from November 26th to 28th. For tickets and more info head to www.theatreofthebeat.ca/forgivenforgotten

On the Level Announcement: The November edition of On the Level is now available from Mennonite Disaster Service. In our current issue: MDS Canada is monitoring the flooding in B.C., the Hay West program provides relief to farmers, the U.S. border reopens for volunteers coming from Canada, and you can learn more about our Annual Celebration in Sarasota, Florida in January. Click on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/3wWvLPE

Weekly Announcements November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021 | Filed Under: Weekly Announcements

East Zorra Mennonite Church

Weekly Letter and Announcements – No. 87

Friday November 12, 2021

Resources to help us to stay Rooted in Christ and Growing together in Faith

Attention EZ Families! – Mark your calendars for Monthly Outdoor Family Nights starting this Saturday November 13th at 6:30 pm in our new Green Space.

In conversation with the CENT Team, and due to a challenge in finding Club leaders, we will trial monthly Outdoor Family Nights in lieu of Boy’s Club and Girl’s Club, for this season.

Families with children of all ages are invited. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Sunday November 14^th Worship Gathering 10 AM – Stress Busters Series Continues.

Message: Principles for Handling Pressure

Please pray for Danielle & Gary Bauman, and their daughter Kinsley, as they present themselves and Kayden in a time of Parent Child Dedication.

We are grateful for your financial giving to the ongoing work and ministry of the church. This week our offering focus is “Mennonite Church Eastern Canada and Mennonite Church Canada”

Attention kids JK-Grade 8!!! Come meet under the 20’x20′ (tent in the green space) for a Bible devotion, crafts, games & activities! Parents need to register children with the church office by 10 a.m. Saturday morning. (office@ezzmennonite.ca . Parents must also plan to be in attendance at in-door worship and have their cell phones close by for emergency contact.

Parent drop off is 9:50-10:00. Parents must come with children to sign in and answer Covid protocol questions.

Come dressed for the weather and bring a mask, water bottle and Bible. We will plan to be outside.

Gifts Discernment Committee is excited to share that Jared Yantzi has accepted the invitation to serve as a Lay Minister of Christian Education and Nurture. We will plan for a Service of Commissioning in the weeks ahead.

Extending God’s Love

Next Sunday November 21, as a part of our weekly worship service, our Care Team will host our annual Service of Remembering to name and remember family members of who have died through the year. Our focus has been on remembering spouses, parents, children, siblings and grandparents of congregational members. To help us remember we will take time at our Sunday morning worship gathering to name those family members mentioned above and, in a few moments of silence, remember their lives. We will also give space for you to silently name and remember other significant people in your life who have died. As we take these moments to remember together and grieve with each other we pray that we can all take another step through our grief.

EZMC Announcements

UPDATE – Mark your calendars! Our Live Nativity will be held on Sat, Dec 18th from 5:00-8:00 pm (rain date Dec 19th). We have had some response from people to take part as character roles, but we will need more! Most roles do not require you to speak, just to be in costume. We are hoping to have two teams of actors, to allow for a break from the elements. The list below shows what one team looks like. We will need:

3 – Marys

3 – Josephs

4 – Roman Guards

1 – King Herod

6 – Wise Men

at least 5 or 6 Shepherds (adults & children)

at least 5 or 6 Angels (can have more, a multitude, adults & children)

1 – Isaiah the prophet – he will narrate his story

We are also looking for 8-10 guides to lead our visitors and narrate the story as they go.

Please email or speak to Chantelle McNeish, Sue Martin, Holly Barron, or Lauren Witmer if you would like to fill one of these roles!

Volunteers will also be needed to collect donations and hand out treats to our visitors, or tear down and clean up sets. Please speak to or email Connie Yantzi to help.

Don’t hesitate! Help us make this a memorable Christmas experience for all!

The Green Space Committee is wondering if there are any members of the congregation with surplus sports equipment they would like to donate. We are looking for things like:

– frisbees

– scoops and balls

– skipping ropes

– soccer balls

– basketballs

– footballs

– road hockey gear

– bicycle pump (to inflate balls)

Important Reminder to Parents – Our safe church policy requires a completed waiver for each child involved in Sunday School, Girls Club, Boys Club, and MYF who are under the age of 18. Please bring a completed form (double sided) to an event that your child(ren) attends if you have not already done so. Blank waiver forms will be available for you to complete when you arrive to check in and fill out the contact tracing sheet. Thanks so much!

EZMC Building Use for Committee Meetings or Music Rehearsals.

A designated meeting space that allows for physical distancing will be located in the basement. The boardroom and other small rooms are closed for now. Please contact Lisa and book the meeting space to ensure that it is available for use. You will be sent the health and safety protocols before your meeting.

Sanctuary space is also available during the week. Please book with Lisa to ensure it is available.

Beyond Our Church Community

Sunday November 14^th at 3 p.m. – The Mennonite Community Orchestra presents “Prairie Sunrise” at the Lutheran Church of the Cross (560 Arlington St., Winnipeg). Enjoy a variety of CMU and community musicians under the direction of Andrea Bell. For ticket, vaccination, and livestreaming information visit mennonitecommunityorchestra.wordpress.com.

Thursday November 18^th at 7 p.m. – Life Upstairs: Stories from Brubacher House,
What would it be like to live in a museum? Join Brubacher House for an evening of storytelling and conversation with past and present Brubacher House Hosts in celebration of the new LIFE UPSTAIRS digital exhibit. This free online community event will take place over Zoom. Visit grebel.ca/events for registration and details.

November 18-19 – Reconciliation in action, MCC’s virtual peace conference. This year’s Peace Conference will take place online on November 18 and 19. More details available on Mennonite Central Committee’s website.

Thursday November 25^th & Friday November 26^th 12 pm – 8 pm

and Saturday November 27 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. – MCC Christmas Marketplace
Looking for a unique one-of-a-kind gift with social impact? Join us for a special MCC Christmas Marketplace. You will find sewing creations from our program at Grand Valley Institute for Women; greeting cards designed by in our Circle of Friends participants; handcrafted items made by volunteers and more! Raw Carrot soups will be featured. All proceeds support MCC relief, development and peace projects locally and around the world. This year, give a gift which makes a real difference in the lives of others!

Weekly Announcements October 15, 2021 No.84

October 15, 2021 | Filed Under: Weekly Announcements

Resources to help us to stay Rooted in Christ and Growing together in Faith

Sunday October 17 Worship Gathering 10 AM

This Sunday we will be sharing in a Parent Child Dedication. We invite your prayers for Brent & Heather Ropp as they present Hailey and Rebecca and themselves in this act of dedication.

This Sunday we will also present Bible to our Grade 1 children. Please pray for Hunter Bowman, Daniel Green, Hudson Leis, Vanna Lupton, Abigail Schlegel, Sadie Schmitz, Elaina Tonelli, Bryson Witzel, Lydia Witzel, & Bauer Yantzi and their families. We pray that the Bible will be like a light to them as they live their lives. Any of these children not able to be at church on Sunday will receive their Bibles through the week.

We are grateful for your financial giving to the ongoing work and ministry of the church. This week our offering focus is “Leadership”

Attention kids JK-Grade 8!!! Come meet under the 20’x20′ (tent in the green space) for a Bible devotion, crafts, games & activities! Parents need to register children with the church office by 10 a.m. Saturday morning. (office@ezzmennonite.ca or call 519-655-6824. Parents must also plan to be in attendance at in-door worship and have their cell phones close by for emergency contact.

Parent drop off is 9:50-10:00. Parents must come with children to sign in and answer Covid protocol questions.

Come dressed for the weather and bring a mask & water bottle. We will be outside the entire hour.

Next Sunday October 24 is International Witness Sunday. We are excited that Dann & Joji Pantoja (Indigenous Names: Lakan & Lakambini) are planning to join us over Zoom from the Philippines!

Extending God’s Love

October Food Drive and HOPE Pumpkins!

The mission committee is inviting you to begin gathering items for our October food drive. We invite those who are gathering for in-person worship to bring food items with you as we gather for worship October 10, 17 and 24th. Food donations will go to Wilmot Family Resource Center in New Hamburg. We also invite cash donations marked “Agape.” Agape is no longer operating a food cupboard but is sharing food cards with their members instead.

We invite those who are not gathering in-person for worship to drive to the church building on Sunday October 24^th between 11:30 am – 1 pm. We will receive your donations then.

Along with collecting food and cash donations on October 24^th we will also hand out HOPE Pumpkins as we did last year. We invite you to take a few pumpkins and carve the word HOPE on the pumpkin. Stencils along with a light will be provided!

We invite you to display your pumpkin and share one for a neighbour or friend to display too. As we did last year we would like to “light the night” through the last week of October and through Halloween! Light the night with HOPE!

Your Missions Committee – Greg Leis, Sheryl Leis, Dan Matthews, Jesse Yantzi and Pastor Ray.

This Christmas, let’s proclaim to our community the good news a Saviour has been born!

The Worship Committee is exploring the possibility of presenting a Drive-Thru Live Nativity possibly Dec 16th, or 17th. Actors, animals, props, sets, narration, greeters, lights & sound, will all be part of this ‘live’ event.

Our goal is to help our community experience the true meaning of Christmas and to do this, many people are needed. We can’t do this without a great team.

If you want to be part of the planning committee to make this Nativity memorable, please contact Connie Yantzi at 519-503-4969 or mcyantzi@gmail.com asap, or by Friday, October 22. Let’s let our light SHINE to our community this Christmas! Stay tuned for more information about the many roles needed and how you can get involved!

EZMC Announcements

Friday October 15^th – MYF pleasemeet at the church at 6:45 p.m. to go mini-golfing (mask required in vehicle) in Waterloo at Max’s Sportsworld (800 King St. N.). Weather permitting, following mini golf we will plan to have a campfire, snacks, and devotion at Dylan and Hannah’s house (697080 17th Line).

Plan to pick up youth at 9:30 p.m.

Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month? You could send a tribute or make a call to Ray or Lloyd.

In an effort to clear up some space in the shed some small wooden childrens chairs as well as wooden benches and folding tables are available. If you are interested contact any of the trustees

EZMC Building Use for Committee Meetings or Music Rehearsals.

A designated meeting space that allows for physical distancing will be located in the basement. The boardroom and other small rooms are closed for now. Please contact Lisa and book the meeting space to ensure that it is available for use. You will be sent the health and safety protocols before your meeting.

Sanctuary space is also available during the week. Please book with Lisa to ensure it is available.

Beyond Our Church Community

Calling all 18-20 year olds! – Do you want to discover the beauty and brokenness of the world, while living in community and and ministering to others? MCC’s new six-month discipleship program to Palestine and Israel will help you learn more deeply what it means to be an Anabaptist follower of Jesus. More info at mcco.ca/seek.

November 18-19, 2021 – Save the date: Reconciliation in action, MCC’s virtual peace conference. This year’s Peace Conference will take place online on November 18 and 19. Save the date and stay tuned for more details.

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp is inviting you to “participate” in its first annual Rally for Recreation. It’s a great way to get outside while also supporting the work of Hidden Acres. For more information, visit www.hiddenacres.ca.

“Not Traumatic Enough for a Shock Blanket”: A thought-provoking exhibit by artist Yasmeen Nematt Alla invites us to consider the importance of trauma-informed community spaces and the ability art has to provide gestures of care. Running from Sept. 7 to March 7, 2022 at the Grebel Gallery. In person gallery visits available upon request. Visit uwaterloo.ca/centre-peace-advancement/grebel-gallery

Weekly Announcements – October 8, 2021 – No.83

October 8, 2021 | Filed Under: Weekly Announcements

Resources to help us to stay Rooted in Christ and Growing together in Faith

Sunday October 10 – Thanksgiving Sunday 10 AM

This Sunday we will be sharing in a Parent Child Dedication. We invite your prayers for Nathan & Sarah Ropp as they present Lillian and Lochlin and themselves in this act of dedication.

We are grateful for your financial giving to the ongoing work and ministry of the church. This week our offering focus is “Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC) and Mennonite Church Canada”

Members of Cassel Mennonite Church have been invited to join our Zoom worship gathering on Sunday.

Attention kids JK-Grade 8!!! Come meet under the 20’x20′ (tent in the green space) for a Bible devotion, crafts, games & activities! Parents need to register children with the church office by 10 a.m. Saturday morning. (office@ezzmennonite.ca Parents must also plan to be in attendance at in-door worship and have their cell phones close by for emergency contact.

Parent drop off is 9:50-10:00. Parents must come with children to sign in and answer Covid protocol questions.

Come dressed for the weather and bring a mask & water bottle. We will be outside the entire hour.

We thank you for your response to last Sunday’s Poll Questions.

We received 58 individual responses to the Zoom poll.

Question Percentage Total

I feel ready to gather for in-person worship and plan to come regularly …19% 11

I feel ready but have not registered because I am leaving space for others..24% 14

I feel ready but until restrictions are lifted, in person worship seems less meaningful to me………………………………………………………………………………………………………7% 4

I feel ready but I feel there are not enough safety protocols in place …………3% 2

I am not ready and plan to remain at home and worship over Zoom until most restrictions are lifted……………………………………………………………………………..34% 20

I could be ready but am enjoying the comfort and convenience of worshipping from home ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12% 7

Total Respondents on Poll ……58

On Sunday when the poll was conducted we had 46 adults & youth in our building and 4 adults outside with our children. On Sunday we had 19 children enjoying outdoor faith formation time.

When we meet on October 19 the Church Ministry Council plans to discuss the questions/insights that arise as we reflect on this poll and other questions about further re-opening of our building.

We continue to invite conversation on these questions and other questions that are on your minds. Please reach out to us!

EZMC Pastors are inviting you to a scheduled prayer meeting. This is an age old practice with a new name! Please join us on Thursday October 14 at 7:30 pm for the Meeting of the CIA!*

*Christians In Action meet to care, share and pray to impact our world for good!

Contact the church office if you would like to attend

Extending God’s Love

October Food Drive and HOPE Pumpkins!

We invite those who are not gathering in-person for worship to drive to the church building on Sunday October 24^th between 11:30 am – 1 pm. We will receive your donations then.

Your Missions Committee – Greg Leis, Sheryl Leis, Dan Matthews, Jesse Yantzi and Pastor Ray.

EZMC Announcements

Today you will find a financial update attached to our weekly Friday email.

Church Directory – For those who were planning to send a photo and didn’t yet, Friday October 15^th is the last day it can be received and included in the new directory.

Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month? You could send a tribute or make a call to Ray or Lloyd.

In an effort to clear up some space in the shed some small wooden childrens chairs as well as wooden benches and folding tables are available. If you are interested contact any of the trustees

EZMC Building Use for Committee Meetings or Music Rehearsals.

A designated meeting space that allows for physical distancing will be located in the basement. The boardroom and other small rooms are closed for now. Please contact Lisa and book the meeting space to ensure that it is available for use. You will be sent the health and safety protocols before your meeting.

Sanctuary space is also available during the week. Please book with Lisa to ensure it is available.

Beyond Our Church Community

Urgent need for sewing kits
We are in urgent need of 200 sewing kits for an October shipment heading to Ukraine. Can you help? Sewing kits open doors to additional income that can help a family make ends meet. Call your local MCC office for a list of contents or go to mcco.ca/kits.

Calling all 18-20 year olds!
Do you want to discover the beauty and brokenness of the world, while living in community and and ministering to others? MCC’s new six-month discipleship program to Palestine and Israel will help you learn more deeply what it means to be an Anabaptist follower of Jesus. More info at mcco.ca/seek.

Interfaith Community Counselling – Fall 2021 Support Groups

ICC strengthens the fabric of our community by equipping individuals, couples, and families to realize emotional wellness and triumph over life’s challenges

Understanding Me

This group provides education and support for women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse within their intimate relationship. This group is offered In Person starting Wednesday September 29th 6:30pm-8:30pm for 10 weeks.

Mindfulness and Self Compassion

This group offers skills, practices and tools to support you in accepting and loving yourself, building inner strength, resilience and thriving in you own life. This virtual group starts Wednesday October 6, 2021 (3:00pm-4:30) for 8 weeks.

Emotion Regulation using DBT skills

Learning mindfulness and cognitive skills to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and the techniques to change them. This virtual group starts Wednesday October 6, 2021 (5:00pm-7pm) for 9 weeks.