There is a Community Lunch planning meeting TODAY shortly after the service in the Sanctuary.
First Fall WMS Meeting. Everyone welcome to find out about the Oberammergau Passion Play on Thursday, Sept. 9th in Church Lounge from noon to 2 pm. Bring a bag lunch, extras provided. Guest Speaker: Sheila Jakus, White Rock Presbyterian Church. Roll call word: compassion(ate). Contact: Susan Trapp or Bev Foster 604-733-6151.
The choir practices will begin on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Those who are interested in singing, or playing an instrument, please speak to Chang Hwa after the service. New choir members are welcome.
FAIRVIEW WRITERS' GROUP:
Our next meeting will take place on Monday, September 13th at 7:15 p.m.
Ignite Fall Camp 2010! The youth are invited to join us for Fall Camp at Camp Douglas on the Sunshine Coast the weekend of September 17-19. Registration forms are available in the church office or from David. Sign ups are due September 10 - but we'd love to get them earlier! If you have any questions, please speak to David. Also, if you would like to help with camp, speak to David too!
TAG is back on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. TAG (Talking About God) is an interactive teaching time that Grant has done in the past. This month’s topic is “Christian Conversation”.
Look for the fall edition of the Fairview Focus coming in October! Deadline for submissions for this issue is Sunday, September 26.
After 45 years of service as clerk of Session, Bill Walker has retired from that position. He will continue to serve as an elder on the Session. We are thankful for the many years of wise, compassionate and faithful service he has provided the Session and congregation.
As of August 31, Kit Schindell has become our new clerk of Session.
Hummingbird Ministries and appreciates all Fairview contributions made toward regalia. To see your donations in “action” watch for upcoming announcements of their “Peace Through the Arts” Festival being held November 5th & 6th. For more information on Hummingbird Ministries and their upcoming Festival please contact Bev Foster (604-733-6151).
The Atiencias have made a special appeal to Fairview to help provide subsidies for people to attend the National Encounter of “escuelitas” this month. We are looking to raise $2000 to help make this ministry happen. If you would like to help, please make a separate donation and mark it “Atiencia Special Fund”. Those on PAR can make an additional donation with an envelope.
Presbyterian World Service & Development has launched an Emergency Appeal for the people of Pakistan. Monsoon rains and severe flooding have washed away tens of thousands of homes and killed as many as 1,500 people. Prayerful and financial support is needed to help with this program. You can donate online (www.presbyterian.ca/donate/pwsd) or through the church’s offering (please designate any donations as “Pakistan Floods”). Please pray for families who have lost loved ones, homes, and jobs.
