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Friday, March 30, 2012

St. Thomas 135th Anniversary Celebration


St. Thomas Congregation 135th Anniversary Weekend 1877 - 2012
Guest Ministry: President Stephen M. Veazey
“Celebrating Our Past … Journeying Forward Together”
For directions and complete info click here.

Friday, May 4, 2012  Peace Awards Ceremony 7:00 p.m.
Light Reception to follow
(R.S.V.P. to Sara @ cofchrist_st@rogers.com for numbers for reception)

Saturday, May 5, 2012“Celebrating Our Heritage”
Light Luncheon & Open House 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(R.S.V.P. to Sara @ cofchrist_st@rogers.com for attendance at luncheon.
Free will donations gratefully accepted)
Workshops2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Catered Meal (ham & scalloped potatoes) 5:00 p.m.
Price: $15/per person (only 100 tickets available)
To reserve tickets, call the church office @ 519-633-1270 or e-mail Sara @ cofchrist_st@rogers.com  Payment can then be mailed to:
Community of Christ
Re: Anniversary Weekend
105 Fairview Ave.
St. Thomas, On N5R 4X7

Re-Seal of Cornerstone Contents 6:30 p.m.
Congregational Photo (front lawn - weather permitting)
Heritage Service with Praise Service Intro. 7:00 p.m.
Worship with Guest Speaker, President Stephen Veazey.
Contemporary Christian Hymns led by the Praise Band.

Sunday, May 6, 2012 “Journeying Forward Together”
Praise Service 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service with President Stephen M. Veazey 10:00 a.m.
Closing Banquet 11:30 p.m. Turkey Dinner
Price: $20/per person (only 100 tickets available)
To reserve tickets, call the church office at 519-633-1270 or e-mail Sara at cofchrist_st@rogers.com  Payment can then be mailed to:
Community of Christ
Re: Anniversary Weekend
105 Fairview Ave.
St. Thomas, On N5R 4X7


The best opportunity for sharing and visiting with President and Mrs. Veazey is during the Open House scheduled on Saturday from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. due to a rather tight schedule for the remaining events of the weekend.

Remember, if you plan on attending the Open House to be able to personally visit with the Veazey's, please contact Sara at cofchrist_st@rogers.com  so that she can convey numbers to those arranging for the luncheon on Saturday.

For youth or young adults coming, a time will be set up for you with President Veazey between 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity!

If tickets are sold out for meals or you want alternatives, check the following restaurants in St. Thomas;
Kings Buffet, St Thomas - 1063 Talbot St
Wendy’s Hamburgers - 1063 Talbot St
Boston Pizza - 860 Talbot St
Burger King - 939 Talbot St
Tim Hortons - 6 locations - 995 Talbot St, 1204 Talbot St, 280 Elm St, 60 Elm St, 191 Talbot St. Many other Restaurants to choose from.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

MARRIAGE MINISTRY SEMINAR

Marriage Ministry Seminar - April 13th & 14th, 2012, Hosted by the Grand Valley Congregation and the Canada East Mission Community of Christ.
Friday, April 13, 7:00- 9:30pm - Registration & Preparing the Minister
What’s required of you
• Legal and administrative accountability
• Filling out personality profile (important for Saturday use)
(Please make every effort to be present for this important part of the seminar; there will not be time given on Saturday for extensive review.)

Saturday, April 14, 8:45 am - 4:30 pm - Gathering & Preparing the Wedding
• Spirituality
• Wedding preparation
• The Ceremony
• The Rehearsal
• Pre-marriage
• Post-marriage
• A walk-through of a wedding rehearsal (especially useful!)
• Sharing experience, frequently asked questions
 Final questions, evaluation and certificates

Lunch (provided by congregation)

Workshop leaders: Bishop Vivian Beeching and Russ & Mary Pirie who are certified marriage counsellors with extensive training and experience running pre-marriage workshops, marriage enhancement retreats and are both ordained ministers.

$35.00 (or $55 per couple) fee payable on arrival includes all course materials (cash or cheques payable to Community of Christ CEM)
To register, call Cheryl at the CEM office 888-411-7537 #21 or e-mail: cheryl@communityofchrist.ca