what's up knox march april 2012

8/2/2019 What's Up Knox March April 2012

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Whats Up? . . .

KNOX

March/April 2012

Knox Presbyterian Church

142 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON N5A 3H2

519-271-0373 [email protected]

Knoxstratford.com


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Holy Humour: How to stay safe in the world today(Thanks to Mary Dougall for this submission)

1. Avoid riding in automobiles. They are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents.

2. Do not stay home. 17% of all accidents occur in the home.

3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks. 14% of all accidents occur to pedestrians.

4. Avoid traveling by air, rail or water. 16% of all accidents involve these forms oftransportation.

5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in Hospitals. So above all else, avoid

hospitals.

But..

You will be pleased to learn that only .001% of all deaths occur in worship services in

church, and these are usually related to previous physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells

us that the safest place for you to be at any given point in time is at CHURCH!

AND Bible Study is safe too! The percentage of deaths during Bible

Study is even less!

10th Annual Body and Soul Spa Evening

Springtime in Paris

Friday, April 27th 6 pm to 10 pm

at Knox Presbyterian Church

The Body and Soul Spa night began in 2003. This fundraiser evening is our major annual event toraise money for the Wigs and Accessories Room for cancer patients through our Cancer CareMission at Knox. It is held each year on the last Friday in April and is truly a highlight event in thecommunity! This yearly spring event is an evening of fun and enjoyment to experience a variety ofindividual spa treatments and group information sessions - such as reflexology, meditation,massage, manicures, facials, brain gym, yoga, chiropractic care, gardening, belly dancing, teatasting, zumba and more, plus a silent auction and a delicious supper!

** Tickets go on sale Mid March. If you would like to help with the planning, decorating or for thatnight, contact Maggie Harris or Audrey Wickie or Cathy Bachner.


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EASTER SERVICES AT KNOXGood Friday Service - April 6th at 10:00 a.m.Easter Sunrise Service - April 8th at 8:30 am

Breakfast served following the early service.Easter Service - April 8th at 11:00 a.m.

Capital Project Funding

As discussed and approved at our Annual Meeting this past February the Church willbe moving ahead with replacing the Front Steps and updating the lighting in thesanctuary. If you wish to donate directly to these projects- please clearly mark theenvelope with FRONT STEPS or SANCTUARY LIGHTING

ANNOUNCEMENTFrom our Clerk of Session, Margaret Lupton

I am sure most of you have heard that after many months of service at Knox Rev. Congramhas resigned as our Interim Moderator. Members of Session were surprised and saddened withthis announcement but understand his desire to be relieved of this extra workload. He has givenus leadership not only in provision of weekly services but has also spent much time working with

our Search committee as they proceed through the process necessary to find a full time ministerfor Knox. He is going to be taking some new training, which could lead to an entirely differentcareer for him and we wish him well as he embarks on what will surely be a most exciting venture.

Rev. Gwen Ament, Minister at St. Marys Presbyterian Church has been appointed as ournew Interim Moderator. We are looking forward to meeting with her and working together planningfor our future as a congregation. Also I have been told it is very likely that we will be learning moreabout her congregation and will be sharing events with them as we get to know this very strongand committed group of Presbyteriansjust down the road.


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Open Thursday, FridOpen Thursday, FridOpen Thursday, FridOpen Thursday, Friday anday anday anday and Saturday 10 amSaturday 10 amSaturday 10 amSaturday 10 am 3 pm3 pm3 pm3 pm

Come out and volunteer with this Knox Mission!Come out and volunteer with this Knox Mission!Come out and volunteer with this Knox Mission!Come out and volunteer with this Knox Mission!

The Alley has had a successful start to the New Year. Usually January and February are ourslowest months but in 2012 we have continued to average eight to nine hundred dollars each

week.

With the mild winter our winter clothing sales were down so we started our winter clothing

clearance Bag Sale early and it has been quite successful in moving clothes out the door. The

bag sale is continuing and we have a half price boot and shoe sale. Our customers enjoy the

bargains and we benefit by having fewer winter clothes left at the end of the season. In

March we will be thinking spring and will get new clothes on the racks.

From time to time we have an over abundance of some clothing. We like to donate these to

places where they are needed. Last week we were able to take a large donation of ladies pants

to Emily Murphy Centre. They are always grateful for the help we provide them. We havealso taken a van load to Evangel Hall.

We have been busy trying to get our storeroom more organized and using the space more

effectively.

The Alley continues to be a wonderful mission for Knox.

You will find a book trolley with booksfrom the church library in the

Narthex. We are hoping that bymaking the books more accessiblethat more people will borrow them.

Take a few minutes before or after the service to look for some good reading!

UPDATE FROM THE OUTREACH TEAM . . . . . . .

One of the mission projects chosen by the Outreach team is ChangeHer World. This is a project that is helping girls in Malawi to attendschool. Carol Hamilton and Linda Willis, founders of the project, will beleading the morning service on March 11th and providing informationabout the project and making us aware of how we can help.Dont miss this Mission Sunday at Knox.


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If You Want To Change

The World

Start With Her!

In 2006, Linda Willis and Rev. Carol Hamilton, with support of our congregation, set off on an HIV/AIDSStudy Visit with the Presbyterian World Service and Development Agency. Their travels would take them to

projects in Northern Malawi where they would see, first-hand, the devastating effects of this disease and

what was being done to alleviate suffering and prevent further spread of the virus. What they were notprepared for were the conditions of absolute poverty and gender inequality they would encounter.

When Linda and Carol returned to Stratford, they began researching, dialoguing with experts in InternationalDevelopment and praying about what could be done to address the needs they observed. They had made

connections with several community leaders and soon e-mails began crossing from one continent to another

as they sought to discover what they could do to make a difference in this area of the world.

Four and a half years later, Change Her World was officially granted charity status as a not-for-profit

Federal Corporation, its office being located here in Stratford. All of our research indicates that the best

method for combating poverty in the developing world is to educate the girls, Linda Willis, co-founder and

Chair explains, and it is for this reason that Change Her World was established.

Willis continues by asking, If a girl is hungry, lacks clothing or is sick, how well will she be able to learn?

For this reason, Change Her Worlds mandate includes relief of poverty, water and sanitation, microloans

and health care in addition to paying school fees for girls and improving existing school structures.

Our first two projects are in Ekwendeni and Chilumba in Northern Malawi, states co-founder and

Director Carol Hamilton, but Change Her World is also supporting projects in Uganda and Haiti. We arevery excited to see this work already providing school fees for 103 Malawian girls to be in school. There is

so much more that needs to be done.

In August 2011, Willis and Hamilton returned to Malawi to visit their projects and took with them 3000 pairs

of underwear for girls and women as this had been identified as a priority need in both communities. Theymet with community leaders and visited the homes of some of the girls that would be assisted with school

fees and uniforms.

Please bring more underwear, was the request form community leaders, but we need bras for the teens

and young women also. As a result, the collection of new 100 % Cotton underwear and new bras in any

size, style and colour is an ongoing campaign for this charity as well as collecting donations to pay schoolfees and provide improvements to existing school buildings and pit latrines.

On March 11, 2012, we will have Rev. Carol and Linda with us to share more about their journey and

the work of Change Her World. This is a service not to be missed!

As well, the Annual Fundraising Dinner on April 14, 2012 at the Stratford Golf and Country Club

will offer an opportunity to hear about their exciting plans for the upcoming year as they prepare to

return to Malawi in the Spring of 2013. For more information about Change Her World, go to

www.changeherworld.ca.


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CAMP KINTAIL NEWS

Camp brochures are available in the narthex and office.Sign up online or via mail.

Camp Kintail Opening Day April 21st, 2012Come to Kintail for the day to help open up the camp for the season. This is a great day for ayouth group, session, or mens group to get out together. Come with skills and equipment forspecific projects, or come with willing hands to clean and scrub. Coffee break & lunch provided,courtesy of Oakridge Presbyterian Church, London. Everyone is welcome; it is guaranteed thatyou leave knowing you made a difference after volunteering at the camp for a day!Projects include:? Cleaning cabins & wiping down cabin mattresses? Cutting trees (bring your chainsaw please)? Opening the camp kitchen? Cleaning bathrooms? Moving & repairing & building picnic tables

Please RSVP to Johnathon by email ([email protected]) or phone (519) 529-7317. If you arecoming and have a specific trade, if you would contact us, we can arrange to have supplies forwhat you would be able to help with (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, auto, etc).If you are unable to make it to opening day, but would like to lend a hand another day, please letus know. Not all the above projects will get done on opening day, and many projects will beongoing during the spring, including replacing the floor in half of the Rec Hall

Wish List for Camp Kintail 2012..The tradition of the Camp Kintail wish list is to dreamand vision beyond what our current program and budget restrictions allow. Included on this list

are many practical recycled items that everyone can donate, along with larger items that wouldrequire a special donation. Some of the larger items provide a great opportunity for your Church,Sunday School, Youth Group or Ladies Group to fundraise for a specific item. We are always blownaway by the generosity of individuals, churches, and organizations who donate to our wish list.Thank you! You allow us to create a memorable, fun, and faithful program at Kintail. Check outtheir website for the list or ask to see the list in the Sunday School or Church office.

Mark this date on your calendar June 22nd to 24th

for the Annual Retreat to Camp KintailMore details to follow soon. Join us for all

or part of the weekend.If you are interested in helping to plan this weekend,

please contact Nancy Rothwell.


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The Search Committee met on February 20th. This committeecontinues to review applications, conduct interviews, and visit churches ofpotential candidates for a full time minister. The committee will reportback to the congregation as soon as they can. The details are confidentialat this moment. Thank you for your continued prayer and patience.

Mom2Mom Sale

March 24th 8 am 12 noon

Located at Knox Presbyterian Church Stratford.

All items are gently used, clean and up to government safety code.

. . . . . begins on Friday, March 9th at 9 amwith Rev. Rob Congram. The book title is:Listening for God:Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith-Volume 2.


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Celebrating Anniversaries - March and AprilMarch 31 Bernie and Susan Laws

April 5 Keith and Pat Hislop

April 7 Doug and Jean Phillips

April 14 Allan and Nancy Rothwell

April 22 Mike and Diane Parker

Happy Birthday MARCH BIRTHDAYS!

Shannon Archer March 1 Marj Bruce March 14

Cameron Ballagh March 1 Kaitlyn Frame March 14Connie Bedford March 2 John Skinner March 15

Andrew Brunskill March 2 Jennifer Shiell March 16

Sharon Garvey March 2 Jake McCormick March 17

Cameron Lynn March 2 Pat Scott March 17

Noah Frank March 3

Helen Hislop March 3 Helen MacAlpine March 19

Deb Barton March 5 Laura Lewis March 20

Eric Gibb March 5 Laura Macnames March 22

Ken Innes March 5 Jessica Barton March 23

Tim Barton March 7 Don Heimrich March 24

Terry Barton March 7 Robert Anwender March 25

Abby Pottle March 7 Eddie Drake March 25

Ann Parsons March 7 Margaret Archer March 26

Alexis Frame March 8 Kyle Brunskill March 29

Gertrude LawrenceMarch 8 Claire Scott March 29

Pat Diehl March 9 Joan Tanner March 30

Sarah Frank March 9 Mary Bannerman March 31

Sheila Scott March 10

James Brodhagen March 12Gillian Jones March 12

Fred Diehl March 13

Ed Rothwell March 13

Lori Speiran March 13


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Happy Birthday APRIL BIRTHDAYS!

Dorothy Drake April 1 Kevin Baetz April 18

Cliff Morrow April 1 Lois Wells April 18

Caryn Scott April 1 Joe Frank April 18

Michael Bachner April 2 Andrew Barton April 19Janet Lawry April 2 George (Jr) Bisak April 20

Stewart Robertson April 3 Ruby Murray April 21

Tim Pauli April 5 John Sinclair April 22

Ruby Van Nes April 6 Janelle Ramseyer April 23

Jonah Kipfer April 7 Ed Orr April 24

Eleanor Dunfield April 8 Nicholas Bachner April 26

Dylan Jacobs April 11 Cathy Whelan April 26

Ryan Bedford April 11 Sara Jacobs April 27

Jacob Van Nes April 13 David Bedford April 29Jeff Orr April 14 Jim Ferguson April 30

Kaylee Orr April 15

Mary Dougall April 16

John Brodhagen April 16

* * If we have made an error or omitted someone in the Anniversaries orBirthdays, please notify the Church Office and we can make the correction in ourDatabase. Thank you!

April, Dear AprilApril, dear April, I beg you come soon -

And bring your sweet primroses too.Let them join in with the daffodils' play,

As skies offer sunshine anew.

April, dear April, my blessed spring child,Ornate in your yellow and white,

Teasing the birds into trilling their songsAnd dancing to music of flight.

April, dear April, come enter my dreamsAnd rid me from cold winter chills.

Banish the rain and those blustery windsAnd warm up our countryside hills.

April, dear April, I know you can't stay -

You have to move on till next year.And though I shall cherish the glory of summer,

You'll always be my month most dear.


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Perth County Players presentCONTEMPT OF COURT

The hilarious comic interactive dinnertheatre will be presented at Knox Presbyterian Church as afundraiser for Knox on April 21st 6:30 pm sharp.

$30 each includes Dinner and Show. Cash Bar. Dinner byJanices Fine Country Catering. To reserve tickets Call 519-271-0373. Funds raisedsupport Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford.

Directed by: Stewart Robertson Featuring: Anthony Benton, John Butcher, Jamie Cottle,Val Hewitt,Kristen Keller, Chris Leberg, Bill Miller, Eric Norcross, Stewart Robertson,Suzanne Strahan, and Jenn Zutt.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

God's cake.... This is about the best thing I'veever read as an explanation.Sometimes we wonder, 'What did I do to

deserve this?' or 'Why did God have to do this to

me?'

Here is a wonderful explanation! A daughter istelling her Mother how everything is going

wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke

up with her and her best friend is moving away.Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks

her daughter if she would like a snack, and thedaughter says, 'Absolutely Mom, I love your cake. ''Here, have some cooking

oil,' her Mother offers. 'Yuck' says her daughter. 'How about a couple raweggs?' 'Gross, Mom!' 'Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?'

'Mom, those are all yucky!'To which the mother replies: 'Yes, all those thingsseem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way,

they make a wonderfully delicious cake! God works the same way. Many timeswe wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. ButGod knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always workfor good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make

something wonderful! God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers everyspring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He

can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.

Life may not be the party we hoped for,

but while we are here we might as well dance!


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Photos by Sue Orr


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THE HISTORY CORNER

In a past issue, I spoke of our congregation having three sets of Ministerial chairs andwrote about the first set from the Norman Street Church. In this issue, I would like toacquaint you with our second set of Ministerial chairs.

When the twenty-five families left St. Andrews to form the Free Presbyterian Church theirfirst building was small. Over the years, the congregation grew to 120 families andoutgrew their small building. Plans were made to build a larger and more ornate buildingand in January of 1873 the original Knox Church was opened: a stately gothic buildingresplendent with pews cushioned in crimson and Ministerial Chairs similarly covered. Afterthe great fire of 1913, only the pulpit, chairs and some pews were salvaged.

These three chairs reflect a change in style from the first set. The high pointed backs anddark wood were replaced by a lower, wider chair in a much lighter wood. Their look wasalso more ornate in keeping with the dcor of the sanctuary. After nearly a hundred yearsof wear, the chairs and pulpit were refurbished by the Needlepoint Guild in the 1990s and

now the chairs grace our Memorial Chapel.

The theme for all three chairs is The Trinity. All chair seats carry the same design of theAlpha and Omega and crown with the cross on either side. The middle arm chair depictsangels representing God the Father and was stitched by Hazel Skalitzsky. One side chairis in the motif of Agnes Dei (Lamb of God) and was stitched by Mary Scott. The secondside chair has the design of the descending dove to represent the Holy Spirit and wasstitched by Eleanor Waldie. The three refurbished chairs were rededicated in memory ofMary (Miller) Murray and Robert Ian Murray by their children, Ian Murray and Dr. Frances(Murray) Gizis.

Today, the pulpit sits in front of the

Communion Table and holds the traditionalopen Bible. The needlepoint insert depictsthe Cross Crosslet of the Epiphany in thecentre with the Lamp of Knowledge and theopen Bible on either side. These symbolsrepresent the spreading of the Gospel withthe opening of the Bible to all people not justClergy and scholars. This insert was stitchedby me and rededicated to my Grandmother,Jessie Chesney, who faithfully read her Bibledaily.

I can remember back to the 1940s when these chairs and pulpit were in the SeniorSunday School room (now called the Amphitheatre) and were used for the opening ofSunday School each week. As a child, I thought of our room as our own little church aspews (likely saved from the fire) surrounded the platform and were in the gallery as well.Each Sunday, our Superintendent, Mr. MacGregor, would open with prayer, scripture andhymns before we retired to our individual classrooms for study.

How fortunate we are to still have these treasures from the past as part of our present!Submitted by Kaye Diehl


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