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Making Time for What Matters

By Ally Vesterfelt Sometimes I feel like there just isnt enough space in my life. There isnt enough room to see all my friends, nish all of my work, attend every signicant event, volunteer at every charity, keep my house clean and functioning, to eat (something other than string cheese or rice krispies) and to still end up sane at the end of the week, month or year. Do you ever feel like this? Recently I met a friend who helped me see my dilemma in a way I had never seen before. From the moment she and I met, we had decided we were kindred spirits - the kind of friends with whom you sense a friendship has formed secretly somehow, before you even met. So we immediately decided we wanted to spend some time together. We started talking days and times, and I did what I always do - I busted out my calendar to gure out when I could make it happen. I glanced down at my phone and ipped through my iCal. I told her I was traveling this week, and next Tuesday and Thursday were really busy for me, but that Wednesday could work. Friday would probably be better, though, I said. How does next week look for you? Its full, she said, but I make time for the things I care for. When I write it here, it almost looks a little like she was trying to slam me with those words, but I can assure you, she wasnt. In fact, her words made me feel incredibly honored. It made me see how she placed a high price on the time we were planning to spend together, and how she was going to make it a priority to t me into her life. But her words also made me realize something else. They made me think: She isnt the only one who makes time for the things she cares about. I do, too. We all do. Our schedules and and our iCals and our Google reminders say a lot about what we really value in life. We may not even realize it as it is happening. If youre anything like me, a calendar feels utilitarian and necessary - not like something deeper. But if we were to go back and look at our schedules from weeks or years before, they would act like a little time capsules, holding the treasures of our hearts. And if we were take a step back, and take a close look at what we saw on those pages, what would we see? Would we be happy with our priorities? Would we feel satised with what they say about us? Im not sure I would. For one thing, my calendar is always full, and its also a little scattered. If a stranger were to look at my calendar from last month or last year, I think continued on page 2
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continued from page 1 he or she might wonder, What is this woman doing with her life? What is she about? It could be a little hard to tell. My calendar would probably give away my lack of focus. And yet, theres no room for shame or guilt here. Because if our calendars really are a reection of our priorities, then the truth is, our priorities are as limited as our calendars are. In other words - the latest event or program at church, the newest non-prot fundraising dinner, soand-sos cousins bridal shower - these all might be worthy things to care about, but we cant feel guilty for not caring. We cant care about everything. There are only seven days in a week, 30(ish) days in a month, 365 days in a year.If we try to care about everything, well end up caring about nothing.Well eventually kill ourselves. Ever since I had this conversation with my friend, I think really carefully before I add something to my calendar. I consider if Im adding the event because I think I should go, or because I really want to. I ask myself about priorities, about what I want to create with my life, and measure every single event against that. Slowly, but surely, more space is opening up. Im learning less is more.

CHURCH NEWS
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There is lots going on, be free, go where the life is, family first.

CHURCH FINANCES
Four Week Average: $1,383.50 Four Week Average Needed: $2,000.00

Lets keep praying for God to supply all we need!

GROUPS

EVENTS
CHURCH RETREAT THE ONLY THING THAT COUNTS

SO YOU DONT WANT TO GO TO CHURCH ANYMORE BOOK CLUB Wednesdays 7:00 PM at Zawackis NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER First Friday of the Month 7:00 PM at Zawackis WOMENS GROUP Wednesdays 7:00 PM
At Linda MacFarlanes house.

SATURDAY, MARCH15, 2014 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM FARM CENTRE

Contact Shelagh Guest Speaker: Andrew Bryce Campbell to Cost: $10 Per Person. register. Brown Bag Lunch.

THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD BOOK CLUB Mondays 7:00 PM

At Donna Wigmores House

ISLAND GATHERING

7:00 PM, TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH St. Johns Presbyterian Church, Belfast, PE Tom Zawacki will be leading worship

THURSDAY NIGHT QUESTIONS GROUP Thursdays 7:00 PM

This group is currently full due to space capacity. If you are interested in hosting and/or leading a new Questions group, please contact Tom Zawacki.

BABY SHOWER SUNDAY, MARCH 30

We are hoping to have as many ladies as possible to come out and bless Corena and her dear little Elijah after church at the Farm Centre

OPEN TABLE THE MONTH OF APRIL

Small group and book clubs will be on a break. See Shelagh if youd like to host Sign up coming soon!

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.

Family & Friends of Loretta Saunders

Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Loretta Saunders. Prayers for comfort and healing in the times ahead.

Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts. Mother Teresa

NOTICES
CLEANUP TEAM NOTICE
Please note that all chairs are now stacked on dollies and stored in the furnace room. There is also a change to the room set-up after Sunday morning. See your team leader or Tom Zawacki if you have questions.

HUMOUR

OFFERING NOTICE
If donating cash please use envelopes This allows us the ability to provide you with an accurate giving record at years end.

ONLINE DONATIONS
Go to www.charlottetown communitychurch.com At the top of the page click the word Donate (next to Newsletter) Secure donations via PayPal Can donate with or without a PayPal account

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OUR ELDERS TEAM
The elders are: Wayne & Natalie Simmons, Errol & Shelagh Campbell, 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:

OFFERINGS & 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.

COMMUNION
We do 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.

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