Events of 2009:

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Olympic fever hit Simcoe on Dec. 22 as the torch was carried past our church building. Can you find the torch? Thanks, Linda for the photo!

Do you remember the photos of the youth preparing the plum pudding? Well, you see on this day the congregation enjoying the "fruits" of their labours!. Thanks guys for all you work!
Not sure who took the above picture. Shirley is usually the one who is taking them!

Our annual family breakfast is usually a well attended event, and this year was no exception! We get to visit with friends, (new and long-time), observe family habits that are passed down the generations (note the picture with all the people with their hands clasped together!) and learn things that we never knew about others, like "who curled on an outdoor ice rink in Waterford?" 
A very special thank you to the folks who help make this event a success!

Karen Carpenter sang a song "Bless the Beasts and the Children", and to this day it remains one of the webmasters' favourites. Sunday  Dec. 01 saw our youngsters being the beasts in our Sunday School Pageant. Good job everyone!

“Get on Board the Vision Express”

Charlie, Thank you so much for sharing your love of your trains with us this past month! We certainly have enjoyed looking at and listening to them as we gathered in the common area Sundays

Nov. 28th saw our Annual Holly Bazaar happening once again in our building! Many people are involved to make this happen. Thank you to all who helped to make this so successful  by contributing and participating!
Nov. 21, 2009 
Busy hands in the kitchen this weekend as the plum pudding was prepared by our young folk under the watchful eyes of some experienced cooks! Can't wait to taste their efforts on Plum Pudding Sunday!

Nov. 15th was a busy day! First the men listened to guest speaker Rick Levick, coordinator of the Long Point Causeway Improvement Project. His informative topic outlined the improved changes proposed for the Causeway leading to Long Point.
Nellie, who is being helped by her granddaughter, places mitts on the mitten tree which will be taken down next Sunday. You can read the story of the mitten tree on the November calendar page!
November 8, 2009 
We continue to build on "our vision express" while we also remember those who have served and those who are serving now.

November 1, 2009
The “slogan” is the theme for our Stewardship Campaign. For the next four Sundays we will be reflecting on our Vision and pledging the resources needed to achieve it in 2010. Information and other details will be shared each week:
 Thanks, Charlie, for loaning us your train set.!

The last weekend of October was packed with activities!

 Members of our congregation helped raise much needed funds with TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES 
“Crafts of the World Sale ”

They also participated in 
Tea,  Bake & Jewelry Sale  
where folks could come, relax and enjoy tea, coffee or juice with goodies. There were baked goods for sale, as well as a “one of a kind jewelry”, designed by our own 
Ina & Ralph Wesseling.  
This event was being sponsored by our Pastoral Care Committee with most of the proceeds from the evening being directed to St. Paul ’s current account.
We extended a special welcome this morning to Andrew Thompson and his family, (Sarah and Nathaniel). Andrew is this year’s recipient of the Dr. D.C. MacDonald Scholarship. He is in his final year at Presbyterian College , in Montreal . We are delighted to be able to make this presentation in person. Thanks to all who continue to support this award. 

Congregational Breakfast on October 18th was
with guest speaker
 “Shelley Donelle”, 
the Outreach Ministries leader at Innerkip Presbyterian Church.

Topic:
Africa :
THE HEARTBEAT of a People. The HOPE OF A NATION. 
Thanksgiving is a busy time for all! Our congregational members find the time to share in various ways. Our local fair is held for a full week and ends on Monday of Thanksgiving weekend. At a ceremony honouring our veterans, 3 members of our congregation took roles in leading the ceremony. Leighton was the Master of Ceremonies, John offered prayers, and Judy-Ann led the singing of the National Anthem, and God Save the Queen. Other members help with parking of cars, manning the Bible Society booth, helping with various food booths, just to mention a few.

The sharing continues on Sunday as well. Hilda lovingly decorates our sanctuary each year.
The congregation helps by bringing in food to share with those less fortunate than ourselves.

We recently were treated to some musical selections by our Sunday School!

Ian keeps us on our toes with his sermons. 
He requested if anyone had a mannequin available for him to borrow. 
(Brian, a friend of Ian, had to come and check it out as well!)

 

Our nursery can be a busy place. 
Mom's of twins know that many hands are needed, and 
Sunday mornings in the nursery proves the saying as well!
Sunday School began the fall term on Sept. 6th.  The children had fun at classes and in the kitchen too after the children's story in the sanctuary,

You guessed it! Another event which also has food!
Our annual church family picnic took place. Thanks to Shirley, there are several pictures to share!

Our Senior Choir is a friendly bunch, welcoming those of all ages!
Ken & Beth's grandchildren joined us Aug. 16th 
Does it seem to you that our congregation enjoys food? Here we are at May's Men's breakfast, which was opened up to the females of the congregation.  Kevin O'Halloran shared his knowledge with us from his historical re-enactments.
After a fine breakfast, we all sang a couple of songs to allow Kevin time to put on all his gear

Kevin delights in telling us that it is not water that is in the canteen!
The bayonet was very different from what we expected!

He stores his gun powder in this, and is nervy enough to wear it on his hip! In the white bag, he carries everything he will need! Food, clothing, even toys for children.
Yes, these are biscuits that would be dipped into tea!
As you can see, Kevin kept our attention the entire time. If you were not able to be there, you missed out learning many interesting things!

There are many helpers for Men's breakfast from setting up, cooking and clearing things up! We are grateful for the times together.
On April 8th, a group of  ladies celebrated 60 years of service by our "Thistle Club" by enjoying a lovely time at the Erie Beach Cove Room. 

March Break 

Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah!

Spring break always is fun with our congregational children! One of the activities took place in the kitchen with Dinah who is actually our Judy.

 I am not sure who has more fun - the children or Judy! Today the chefs were busy with pretzels, cinnamon buns, and rolls.  

Jay also shared his knowledge as "Voyageur", showing the children the things he took on his trips.
Pancake Supper  on Shrove Tuesday was a success! Thank you to our Mission & Stewardship Committee and those who so kindly  assisted with this event. Much appreciation to all who purchased tickets and attended the supper. It was a huge success! Proceeds of  $460.73 are being directed to a farm school in South Africa .
Family Breakfast Our first event for the year was well attended despite the storm! January 18, 2009
Jay Bailey was part of an expedition in honour of the 2008 Bicentennial in commemoration of David Thompson, fur trader, explorer and surveyor. Jay, pictured at the left, gave insights to “his 39-day journey” of the 63 day David Thompson Brigade, covering 3,600 kilometres across four provinces. This was of course, after a breakfast that we all enjoyed. 

 

Dr. Cox and Sharon were thanked for their guidance while we were searching for Ian.

 

 

The photo below shows our new minister and his wife, (Ian & Linda Shaw) together with our former Interim Moderator and his wife. (Stan and Sharon Cox). 

 

 

 

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