We are so pleased that you are here today. If you are a guest, we sincerely hope you will discover the worship inspiring, message meaningful, and our community engaging. As a community of faith and family we seek to love God, love others, and serve the world. We invite you to journey with us on this great endeavour.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Sunday School (10:00-11:15 am) We desire to partner with you as you seek to raise your children in a community of faith and family. Our volunteers have completed the “Reducing the Risk” material and a Police/Back Check. Here’s what’s available:

Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel once wrote, “In the word question, there is a beautiful word—quest.” While that may be true, there are some quests that leave explorers unsettled such as the role of God in human suffering, evil and eternal damnation. This mini-series will attempt to answer some tough questions that plague Christ-followers and help lead explorers upward. Worship Leaders: Dave Cliffe & Jon Swartz Scripture & Prayer: Scott Burton Host: Sandy Wilkie Speaker: Bill Thornton

Remember in Prayer

• Pray that many orphaned and impoverished children will be able to receive an education and hear about God’s love through the Village of Hope in Burkina Faso, a ministry of International Teams. • Pray that the Ministry of Environment and City of Hamilton will approve our septic system design and other items by early December. • Pray that we would be generous with our time, skills and finances out of gratitude for God’s goodness. • Pray for Audrey Roberts and family in the passing of her beloved husband, John. • Pray for the health concerns of Jessica Robb (recovering from ApiFix surgery), and Judy Postma (cancer). • Pray for Grace Dath as she worships from home. • Trinity Western University was denied accreditation of its law school. The Law Society of Upper Canada has rejected TWU because of its view on traditional marriage and it’s “distinctly Christian” environment. Because of this, legal challenges have been mounted in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia. An appeal by TWU is scheduled for November 30 and December 1.

Nursery (0-2 years old) ....................... Nursery Toddlers (2-4 years old) ...................... Rm 11 Jr/Sr Kindergarten (4-5 years old) ........ Rm 14 Grades 1-2 ......................................... Rm 15 Grades 3-4 ......................................... Rm 13 Grades 5-6 ......................................... Rm 12

AWANA (Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm)

This weekly program is designed to allow children to enjoy high energy games, upbeat music, and Bible-centred lessons.

Junior High (Grades 6-8)

Tuesday, November 28 (7:00-8:30 pm) This dynamic group, called “EPIC” (Everything’s Possible In Christ), connects for an evening of games, a devotional, developing new friendships and snacks!

Senior High Blessing Bag Service Project

TONIGHT (6:30-8:30 pm) This service project for the Sr. High students involves putting together Blessing Bags with Roger Boyd from Men’s Street Ministry.

Youth Christmas Party

Saturday, December 2 (5:00 pm) All youth are invited to dress in their favourite Christmas outfit for bowling at Waterdown Lanes and then to the church for a pizza party and Christmas activities. Cost: $10. Don’t miss it! RSVP by November 28. Contact our Student Ministries Coordinator, Scott Burton at [email protected].

Believer’s Baptism Study

Tuesday, November 28 (7:30 pm) Anyone interested in discovering the biblical defence for believers baptism (as opposed to infant baptism) is welcome to attend this study at the Thornton’s home (157 Hollybush Dr., Waterdown). For more information, contact Pastor Bill at 905.689.8476 or [email protected].

Adult Christmas Banquet

Friday, December 1 (6:00 pm) Join us for a delicious roast beef dinner with the Christmas fixings and the soulful gospel/blues/country music by our special guests, The Tonettes. Tickets are $22.00 per person and are available at Guest Services today. For more information, contact John & Linda Binkley at 905.689.5839 or [email protected].

Clothing Drive

We’re collecting winter clothing for children attending J. Edgar Davey Elementary School. Many children are new to Canada and their families are not able to afford clothing. Please bring gently used or new winter coats, boots, socks, hats and mitts for children ages 4 to 14 to the foyer table until Dec 3. Contact Mike Warwick at 905-689-7514 for info.

“What Kind of Throne” Christmas Presentation

Saturday, Dec 9 & Sunday, Dec 10 (7:00 pm) Childcare provided up to age 5. Free will offering for Drummond House, Waterdown Food Bank and Waterdown YFC/ Youth Unlimited.

Hughson Street Christmas Hampers

Yes we CAN!!! We want to assist Hughson Street Baptist Church in downtown Hamilton with their Christmas Hamper Campaign. We have two goals this season. The first goal involves collecting 1000 cans of vegetables. The second involves sorting, wrapping toys and assembling hampers. There will be a volunteer sign up sheet at Guest Services for the next few weeks. Please bring canned vegetables to church until Dec 17. Contact Bonnie or Richard Bellsmith for further details at 905.630.9967 or [email protected].

Bake Sale for Missions Trip

Sunday, December 17 (11:15 am) Pick up a delicious baked treat after the service in support of the Mission’s Team serving in the Dominican Republic in March. If you are able to donate baked goods, contact Antoinette Friesen at 519.753.4117 or creations_in_wood_229@ hotmail.com.

Moms & Tots

This group is for mothers and caregivers to bring their preschoolers to play, while enjoying social interaction and now meets on the first and third Thursday of the month from 10:00-11:30 am. Contact Michelle Kruger at [email protected] for more information or to join our Moms & Tots Facebook page.

Job Opportunity

Rescued & Restored is looking for a Store Manager to work 3-4 days a week (with some weekend work). Rescued & Restored is a local re-use centre that sells used furniture and household items. A full job description has been posted on the foyer bulletin board. Send resumes to [email protected]. Posting expires on Dec. 1, 2017.

Donations

As a non-profit organization, we rely upon the sacrificial givings of donors to sustain our ministry—we do not receive funding from any government agency or denominational head office. We require $9,630 per week to reach our budget of $500,000. You can contribute regularly through offering envelopes or online banking. To register for either method stop by the Guest Services desk or contact our Donations Coordinator, Sheila Anderson, at [email protected]

Contact Information Bill Thornton - Senior Pastor Ext. 24, [email protected] Joanne Leggat - Director of Family Ministries Ext. 32, [email protected] Heather Thornton - Director of Worship Ext. 25, [email protected] Scott Burton - Youth Ministries Coordinator Ext. 23, [email protected] Lindsay Robinson - Communications Administrator Ext. 21, [email protected] Ryan Recine - IT Technician Ext. 23, [email protected] Karin Lang - Bookkeeper Ext. 29, [email protected]

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