Join us at the Farm Centre, 420 University Ave.

Charlottetown, PE Sunday mornings 10:00 am - 12:00 PM

December

22

2013

Serving this Sunday

WORSHIP TEAM Tom Zawacki SPEAKER Tom Zawacki CHILDRENS & TODDLER MINISTRY Age 4 through Gr. 1 Team Read with Rebecca and family Grades 2-6 Laurie MacPhee Toddlers Laurie & kids Gr 2-6 Childrens Worship Brian Read CLEAN UP TEAM E Greg & Debbie Mackinnon, Errol & Shelagh Campbell, Gareld MacDonald, Anthony McAndrew, Lisa Taylor

How to Help the World with a Beard and a Doughnut

by Tim Schurrer
Its amazing to me how my life has changed by small acts of kindness. I will often pick up my friend Darrell on the way to the Storylineoffice. A couple of weeks ago, we decided to take a detour to grab a dozen doughnuts when we passed a couple of ladies changing a flat tire. A man with a beard and a flannel shirt had stopped to help them. Any man with a beard is more than capable to change a flat tire, so we kept on driving toward our box of frosting-covered goodness. As we were driving back to the office, we noticed the bearded man was still changing the tire. It had been nearly 25 minutes since seeing them the first time, so I assumed things werent going as smoothly as he planned. We should stop and give them some doughnuts, I said to Darrell at the stoplight just beyond the stranded car. We both hesitated. Although it would have been a kind gesture, wed have to turn the car around, get out, approach these strangers a little extra work. But then we pushed passed our own apathy and decided to stop. We flipped the car around, got out and I said, Good morning! My friend and I were driving by on our way to the doughnut shop and thought you all might want one, while opening up the box. I handed them each a napkin and asked them to pick one. After a short pause, they reached in for the doughnuts with smiles emerging from their faces. You see, I knew they were having a rough morning. It was Monday, just after 8am. Their week was already off to a tricky start. But a simple act of kindness changed their perspective completely. I cant be certain, but I imagine they werent telling their peers later that day about the flat tire they were talking about doughnuts. We all have the ability to influence the people around us with intentional kindness. Some days its simply eye contact and a smile. Some days, its showing up to sit with a friend whos going through a rough time. Some days, its doughnuts.

ChristmasEve Service
6:00 P.M. AT THE FARM CENTRE

Charlottetown Community Church

Part of the Vineyard Network in Canada P.O. Box 1081 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4 Pastor Tom Zawacki (902) 892-5001

communitychurch@pei.aibn.com www.charlottetowncommunitychurch.com

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Church Groups
There is lots going on, be free, go where the life is, family first. THE SHACK BOOK CLUB will resume January 8. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. at Tom & Nadine Zawackis home. Will be discussing Chapters 15 & 16 on January 8. WOMENS GROUP will resume January 6. Mondays 7:00 p.m. at Linda MacFarlanes house.

Church News
Church website is now updated with all activities. If you would like to get something in the newsletter (prayer request, announcement, etc.), please email it to communitychurch@pei.aibn.com by Wednesday of each week.

CHURCH FINANCES Four Week Average: $1,511.91 Four Week Average Needed: $2,000.00 Lets keep praying for God to supply all we need! COMMUNION
We are now doing communion on the first Sunday of each month. We are looking for volunteers to offer a meditation and lead us through that part of the service. Please see Tom if interested to be added to a schedule.

Get Involved!
OUR ELDERS TEAM The elders are: Wayne & Natalie Simmons, Errol & Shelagh Campbell, Greg & Debbie MacKinnon, Garfield & Brenda MacDonald and Tom & Nadine Zawacki. Please feel free to contact us anytime with your thoughts,
questions or ideas.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Positions we are often looking to have help with are:
MEDIA, OFFERING COLLECTION, WORSHIP TEAMS, CLEAN-UP TEAMS, CHILDRENS MINISTRY

Prayer Requests
The prayer list is refreshed at the start of each month. All existing requests will be removed. If you would like your request returned to the list or new requests added, please indicate on the Facebook page, or contact Tom Zawacki.

OFFERING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are looking for people willing to take up the offering and make weekly announcements. Please contact Tom if interested to be added to a schedule.

Laurie MacPhees friend Jeanette & family

That the family feel the comfort of Gods loving embrace by and through those around them after losing her nephew in a tragic car accident.

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the family of Baby Miles

That the family feel the comfort of Gods love and they are surrounded with support and encouragement during this time of loss of their son.

Chase; a friend of Carol Sudsburys son

Gods love and protection.

Patsy Doirons daughter and family

That the family feel the comfort of Gods loving embrace by and through those around them after losing their maternal grandfather.

For all those having a difficult time during this holiday season.