THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 2009 - If you find yourself in Lindsay this weekend, check out their Christmas Craft Show.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2009 - Join us for worship at 10.30 - Rev. Matt McKay leading. One week until Advent.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 2009 - aiff - The First Annual Advent International Film Festival. Throughout the weeks of Hope, Peace, Love and Joy join us as we explore the deep spiritual and theological themes of this wonderful season through the art of film Four Thursday evenings, four films. Check out our posters in the church. The first film will be The Shawshank Redemption - starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Note these films are intended for a mature audience.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 2009 - Beaches Annual Artists and Artisans Show and Sale. Come for lunch, come to shop. Bake Table and lots of wonderful gifts to get you all in the mood.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 2009 - St. Aidan's Anglican Church, are welcoming back the Welsh Choir for a special Christmas Concert. Concert at 7:30 pm Tickets $25.00 for information 416-691-2222

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 2009 - Tri-City Gospel Mens' Chorus present "Songs for the Soul" at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church - 7:00 pm - check out www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, 2009 - Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Avenue, Free Community Event - Climate Change 101 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm Hear stories from around the world about climate change impacts. Find out about actions you can take now to make difference. Free community event with film, discussion, hands-on tips and refreshments. Please pre-register BUCgreenteam@gmail.com Organized by the Beach United Church Green Team.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 2009 - St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on King are again offering Noon Meditations during Advent. December 2nd, 9th and 16th. For information 416-593-5600 or info@standrewstoronto.org

MISSION CAPSULES: Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing ... support the Rev. Jim and Ann Young as they work with the Presbyterian Church of Grenada. Jim ministers alongside the Rev. Osbert James at Belair Presbyterian Church, a small rural church. Anne teaches remedial English and math at MacDonald College, a Christian Secondary School where Jim also serves as Chaplain. In his blog, Jim writes, "Christ makes it clear the purpose of our faith lies in what we do outside ourselves, not within ourselves. A Christian is a person for others as Jesus was a person dedicated to others. Please continue to pray for us as we focus on what God's will is for our work here. Thank God with us each day for the opportunity to serve the people of our Island home." You can follow the Youngs' blog postings at http://www.jimandannyoung.blogspot.com/

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2009 - The East York Choir led by Jenny Crober, presents a concert "To Drive the Cold Winter Away" celebrating the season with carols from around the world. Hanukkah, jazz and gospel selections. 3:00 pm Eastminister United Church, 310 Danforth Avenue Tickets $20.00, $15.00 seniors, $10.00 students. for information go to www.eastyorkchoir.ca tickets available on line.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2009 - Music at Glenview presents a Christmas Carol Sing from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Special guests the Chappell Sisters - Celtic Harp & voice and Vince Peets, Guitar. Glenview choir directed by Michael Capon will lead the carol singing and present special musical offerings. Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Avenue, 3 blocks south of Lawrence Subway.


MORE "OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES"

The greatest miricle in the Bible is when Joshua told his son to stand still and he obeyed him!

Solomon, one of David's sons, had 300 wives and 700 porcupines.

David was a Hebrew King who was skilled at playing the liar. He fought the Finkelsteins, a race of people who lived in Biblical times.

When Mary heard she was the Mother of Jesus she sang the Magna Carta!


Have a good week - MB