Bulletin NoticesOctober 8th, 2017

7:45 a.m.

7:45 a.m. – Holy Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer, Page 67)

Hymns: 383, 386, 384

The Collect of the Day: (said together)Creator of the fruitful earth, you made us stewards of all things. Give us grateful hearts for all your goodness, and steadfast wills to use your bounty well, that the whole human family, today and in generations to come, may with us give thanks for the riches of your creation. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

This Sunday’s Readings:2 Corinthians 9:6-15 & Luke 17:11-19

Next Sunday’s Readings:Philippians 4:1-9 & Matthew 22:1-14

Backpacks for the Homeless

A gentle reminder that the Backpack Program is in need of your support. There is just 1 week left to get your donations in. We are still looking for volunteers and there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex. The backpacks will be assembled on Friday, October 13th and then blessed on Sunday, October 15th at all three services. We thank you for all your support in helping those who are in need. Please contact Bruce or Susan Hampson, email: backpacks@stpaulsonthehill.com or by phone 905-428-2607.If anyone has hotel shampoo's that they no longer need we will graciously take them for the backpacks.

Looking for a Small Group?

The Toner Small Group meets on the second Thursday of the month for discussion and interaction on the Bible and

Christian matters. We are starting (October 10 then October 24 and so on) a new series on personal evangelism which will involve 8 sessions. Cannon Phil Bristow has sourced out some great material for us. It is a video series called Empowered by Becky Pippert, the author of Out of the Saltshaker into the World. It looks promising and you can test drive the first session by visiting the following website at http://www.thegoodbook.com/empowered-dvd.We will watch a video every second Tuesday night and then have some lively discussion. The group meets at 7:30 and stops promptly at 9:00. The meeting place is 1210 Radom St., Suite 1204 (off Livingston south of Bayly). The phone number for Alicia and George Toner is 905-420-4443. Everyone is welcomed. You could also speak to Phil and Kim about the series. Blessings, Alicia and George

Thanksgiving Food DriveOctober 5th to October 13th

St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank

It is hard to believe that with all this warm summer weather that Thanksgiving is next week. Regardless of the weather, the need for food bank use in our community grows and your support is truly welcomed. Please help us put food on the tables of area residents less fortunate than ourselves. Here is a list of the top items needed at the Food Bank:Canned salmon, chicken, ham, meal helpers/Side Kicks, canned fruit, canned pasta (Alpha-ghetti), peanut butter, jam, puddings, fruit cups & jello, breakfast cereal (hot & cold), luncheon snacks, cookies, crackers, tea, coffee, juice (28 oz), flour, sugar, rice, baby formula (Similac, Enfalac, Good Start), Dianpers (size 4 & up).We are so very grateful for your continued support.

LOFT Community Services Homeless Initiative is grateful for the generosity of the St. Paul’s congregation. All bedding donations received last year have been distributed. Currently we are in need of gently used comforters to prepare for the 2017 cold winter season. Should you find that you have a spare comforter while closing the cottage or doing fall cleaning please contact Michelle Brochu 289-314-4305 or e-mail michelle.brochu@sympatico.ca - Thank you

WE’RE BIG ON SMALL GROUPSAND BIBLE STUDIES

AND THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU.

Small Groups and Bible Studies start up soonand Fall is a good time to connect. There is a wide range of choices.

Pick up a brochure from the displays in the Main Lobby or Tower Entrance.

Or online at: www.stpaulsonthehill.com

Shy? Bring a friend.

What’s Happening this Fall With The Kids and Youth

Kids Church and Youth Class has resumed to regular times at 9 am and 11 am service. We offer full program from newborn to high school. If you haven’t completed your child/youth’s registration form please see us downstairs after the service. We will have a cup of coffee ready to enjoy while you complete the form. For program information speak to Edward White.

Sr. Youth Group (Grade 9 & Up) is up and running Sunday Evenings from 7-9 pm. Parents please stop in to complete your Youth's Program Registration if you haven’t done so already. - Remember Teens the chocolate bar rule is in effect so bring a friend!! For more information speak to Dee James

Foundations (JK-Grade 2), Middlers (Grades 3-5), and Bedlam (Grades 6-8) all are back up and running Thursday Evenings from 6:45-8:00 pm. This will also be Program Registration Night! Programs will run until Thursday December 7th. Program fee is $35 for the first child and $15 for each additional child for the entire year. Financial assistance available please speak to Dee or Jacquie.The Parent Room will be open and stocked with all your favorite hot beverages and a treat!

Christmas Play Auditions for… A Charlie Brown Christmas …will be Wednesday September 27th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Rehearsals will be every Wednesday until Wednesday December 13th with the Dress Rehearsal and

First Show on Saturday December 16th and the Final Show Sunday December 17th. Participants must be grade 1 and up able to attend all the required rehearsals. Speak to Jacquie for more details.

All Hallows Eve to Scare Hunger is a great volunteer opportunity and community event to support our Food Bank! Flyer Distribution to educate the community will be October 27th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Food Collection will be October 31st from 6:00-9:00 pm and participants are encouraged to wear costumes (must fit dress code). We need people of all ages and there’s a job for everyone. Find out how!

Bedlam Jr. Youth Retreat at Muskoka Woods will be November 17-19, 2017. Registration forms are available please speak to Dee James for more information.

Christmas Semi-Formal (Grade 6-12) is Saturday, December 2nd. Watch for more details.

Student Leadership has launched! If you are looking to volunteer or be part of leadership and are grade 6 and up, come talk to us to find out where you can use your gifts. Speak to Dee to get a Student Leadership Handbook with all the information you need.

As always if you are interested in becoming an Altar Sever we would love to have you on the team.  We are especially in need of more servers at the 11 am service. Please speak to Jacquie for more information. 

We are looking for adults who have a passion for building relationships and sharing God’s love to help us with all our programs. Please speak to Jacquie James if you feel called to this unique ministry.We have missed you all and look forward to seeing everyone again this fall!Jacquie James, Sunday School Administrator, 905-621-0155 Dee James, Youth Pastor, 905-550-0532Edward White, Sunday School Coordinator, 905-550-4775

The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God in thanks for all of His gifts and blessings.

If you would like to put flowers on the Altar, please phone Janice Roberts at 905-839-9212 with the details.

Please make your cheque payable to St. Paul’s on the Hill and place on the collection plate the first Sunday of the month for which the flowers are requested. The cost is $40.

DIOCESE OF TORONTO& WORLD CYCLE OF PRAYER 2017

Please pray for: St. John’s, Port Whitby

The Rev. Wil Stonehill The Church & people of St Albans -

(Canterbury, England) & The Rt. Rev. Alan Smith

St. Paul’s on-the-Hill is now accepting donations online through PayPal. Donations can be made at the following link: http://stpaulsonthehill.com/donations/

Mid-Week Eucharist with Healing

The Rev. Keith Todd, our Honorary Assistant invites you to join him at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings for a special eucharist with prayer for healing. He will conduct a Bible study at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. This is a great opportunity for those who cannot attend Sunday services and those who are available during the weekday.

Priscilla Shirer Live Toronto

October 27-28, 2017 (Friday-Saturday)Hershey Centre, 5500 Rose Cherry Place,

Mississauga, ON L4Z 4B6

Canadian Friends to West Indian Christians present

Arthur Brown/Basil TonksAnnual Dinner

Saturday, November 4th

4:30 p.m. Eucharist6:00 p.m. dinner

Church of St. Andrew, Scarborough2333 Victoria Park Ave.

Guest speaker: Rt. Rev. Leopold Friday,Bishop of the Windward Islands

Tickets $60 per person

Available from: Wilbur Anderson: 416-445-8664& Marjorie Fawcett: 416-446-6061See brochures in the narthex.

FAMILY LIFE MARRIAGE CONFERENCEBLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT

NOVEMBER 24-26, 2017

Early Bird Rate ends November 13th $280 per Couple

Make your marriage a priority this fall, it is the best gift you can give your spouse and your family.Over the past 10 years there has been a total of 26 couples that have attended this conference from our church. Don’t buy into the myth that your marriage is in trouble if you are attending a Marriage Conference, just like our cars, our marriages need regular maintenance, husbands and wives reconnecting with each other without distractions. We will help connect you with other couples to get the discount rate. For more information, contact Scott (905-409-6848) or Jacquie (905-621-0155) James. www.familylifecanada.com/event/weekend-getaway-blue-mountain/

Christmas Lunch & Bake SaleBe sure to mark Saturday, November 25th on your calendar and come out for a delicious lunch of homemade soup, sandwiches and sweets, tea or coffee as well as the opportunity to stock up on Christmas baking at our Bake

table and shop for Christian books and gifts. More info to follow.

The Perfect Prayer Partner[Jesus] is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Romans 8:34

Few sounds are as beautiful as hearing someone who loves you praying for you. When you hear a friend pray for you with compassion and God-given insight, it’s a little like heaven touching earth.How good it is to know that because of God’s kindness to us our prayers can also touch heaven. Sometimes when we pray we may struggle with words and feelings of inadequacy, but Jesus taught his followers that we “should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). God’s word shows us that one of the reasons we can do this is that Jesus himself is “is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us” (Rom. 8:34).We never pray alone, because Jesus is praying for us. He hears us as we pray, and speaks to the Father on our behalf. We don’t have to worry about the eloquence of our words, because no one understands us like Jesus.He helps us in every way, presenting our needs before God. He also knows when the answers we ask for would not be good for us, handling every request or concern with perfect wisdom and love.Jesus is the perfect prayer partner – the friend who intercedes for us with immeasurable kindness. His prayers for us are beautiful beyond words, and should encourage us to always pray with thankfulness.

- James Banks, excerpt from Daily Bread (available in the church lobby for $2)

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for interceding for me with love. Help me to love and serve you with my prayers today.

There’s no greater privilege than praying with Jesus.

Time for Joy

Rejoice always. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16

If you’re waiting for everything in life to be perfect in order to begin rejoicing, then here’s a rather disappointing spoiler alert: life will never be all sunshine and roses; thorns and clouds will always make an appearance. Jesus said it this way,

In this world you will have trouble. — John 16:33

Though it may not seem so at first, this is actually good news. We don’t have to wake up each day and examine our current circumstances before choosing to live joyfully.

Every moment of every day is the perfect time to rejoice.Paul, the same one who taught us to be content in every circumstance (Philippians 4:12), instructs us to rejoice in every circumstance as well.

Christ died so that we could live joyfully; let’s embrace it. Let’s rejoice when the load seems heavy because we know we don’t bear it alone. Let’s rejoice when there’s more month than money because we know our God provides. Let’s rejoice, well, always.

Thank You, Lord, that my joy is not dependent on any person or circumstance. Now is the right time to begin living joyfully.

Excerpted with permission from 365 Devotions for Living Joyfully, copyright Zondervan.

Right now is the perfect time to rejoice! Whether you’re in a terrific season or a terribly painful one, the joy of the Lord is your strength. Give thanks!