THURSDAY, JANUARY 28th, 2010 - "There is no such thing as a good tax!" - Winston Churchill

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31st, 2010 - Join us for morning worship at 10.30 - Rev. Matt McKay leading.

HAITI RELIEF DONATIONS: The best way is to donate to Presbyterian World Service and Development or the Canadian Red Cross. Donating as individuals directly ensures that the money is matched by the Canadian Government and then sent on to support the relief effort as quickly as possible. Both organizations have secure online donation options or you can send a cheque directly. Also, for the next few weeks our Blessing Bowl will be dedicated to God's people in Haiti.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 2010 - Music for the Soul - Jazz Vespers Series. 4:30 pm at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Avenue. 416-691-8082 - February 6th features the Malvern Dance Band.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 2010 - Join us for morning worship at 10.30 followed by our Annual General Meeting. Bring a sandwich, grab a coffee and join us in the sanctuary for this very important meeting. It is urgent that as many of you attend as is possible, we have had to make some hard decisions for the future of our church. Childcare will be provided.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, 2010 - 7:00 pm - A Jazz Concert celebrating the "Music of Mardi Gras" - St. Andrew's Church, King Street. As well as a contribution towards St. Andrew's "88 Keys" piano campaign, the profits from this event will be directed towards the Haitian Relief Fund of Presbyterian World Service and Development. Tickets are $20.00, $15.00 for students. www.standrewstoronto.org

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 2010 - Quiet service marking the beginning of the season of Lent. 7:30 pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 2010 - LENT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - 7:00 pm Our first film is Cast Away starring Tom Hanks. Join us for a fun evening, bring a friend.

MISSION CAPSULES: Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing ... have supported the Rev. Arlene Onuoha's work in Nigeria with the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria for more than 20 years. Arlene has left a legacy of people continuing to do mission and ministry in Nigeria. She taught and inspired church workers, evangelists, diaconal workers and ministers - and worked with women, children and youth in various capacities. She also equipped the church through her work in Christian education and administration at the General Assembly level. Arlene has now returned to Canada and is doing deputation as she seeks a call. Let us thank God for Arlene and her many years of dedicated service, and pray for her as she moves into ministry in Canada.

CHECK OUT: dowhatyoucan.ca - Electronics do not belong in landfill. Drop off unwanted computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, televisions, desktop printers and fax machines at designated collection locations across Ontario. This website will list places where we can all do this.


more from the children on "what is love?"

Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day - Mary Ann - age 4

You really shouldn't say "I love you" unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget. Jessica - age 8

and the final one -

The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbour was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy, went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.

When his mother asked what he had said to the neighbour, the little boy said, "nothing, I just helped him cry!".


Have a good week - MB