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November 17- December 15

As Christmas approaches it is time again to think about the families of our very own community who are in need. Catherine and Sue Van Oosten are once again coordinating the Family gift giving program (in cooperation with the Lion’s club).
Through private sponsorship including families, businesses, churches and workplaces these families will receive the support they need to ensure that they have winter wear, clothes and gifts; all that is needed to make their Christmas shine. Last year SJUC did a fabulous job at collecting necessary items for this project!
Beginning this week, SJUC will have a Christmas tree in the Narthex. Thanks to the children and youth of the congregation, the tree will be decorated with paper ornaments, each with an item written on the back. All of these items will go to one of our families. Feel free to take one or more of these ornaments, go for a little shopping trip and then place the items in the box provided. If you choose an ornament with a gift card request, or prefer to give a monetary donation, please place it in an envelope (with the amount on all gift cards) and label it “Christmas Family Project”, to prevent it from getting lost in the box.
Lastly, if there are any families or businesses who would like to independently sponsor a family, please let us know.
Please reach out to Catherine or Sue Van Oosten – jvanoosten@eastlinkca, 902-860-0525 with any questions or concerns.
Thanks in advance for your support with this very important community project.

 The Celebration of Lights is a fundraising opportunity for us to show our appreciation to those who have brought their light into our lives. We decorate our outdoor Christmas tree with coloured lights during the Christmas season. We will read all the names of our “special” people during the tree lighting ceremony on 

Wednesday, Dec. 4th at 7:30pm .
If you wish to participate you can use the link below to a digital form or you can complete a paper form which will be inside the envelopes marked as COL at the back of the sanctuary near the offering plate.
Please complete by Dec. 1st.

https://forms.gle/fatNCdWFFCDRtBQY8

Everyone is invited to come create Christmas cards for the Lions Club family giving project to accompany the gifts, 

Sunday, December 1st 4pm in the Church Hall. 

Feel free to make a card to give, and one to take home. We'll hear the story of advent as we create with our families. Ugly/tacky/beautiful Christmas sweaters are encouraged! 

Please let Rev. Jenny Eisener (jenny@sjucfr.ca) know if you plan to attend so we have enough hot chocolate and craft supplies for all. 

Thursdays from Nov 28 to Dec 19, 7- 7:45 pm on Zoom.
Setting aside a little reflection time during the hectic journey to Christmas can help us find calm, focus, and meaning in a stressful time of year. Please join our small group of fellow travelers to step into the sacred story and discover God's message to us for today. Please email revsally@sjucfr.ca to receive a one page outline, booklet and zoom link. No other preparation necessary. 

If you are unable to join us on Thursdays,
ask Sally for a paper copy to explore on your own.  

Our congregation has been asked by the Beacon House Christmas Hampers program to donate cans of cranberry sauce. Joining with other area churches, we will help to make Christmas a little brighter for folks in need. If you are able to donate, please bring in your cans of cranberries to the church. All donations need to be in by Dec. 1st so they can be boxed and distributed. Thank you!