THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 2010 - FYI - This will be the third Olympics that Canada has hosted but the first in British Columbia. The Olympic Games were cancelled in 1916, 1940 and 1944 due to the First and Second World Wars. The ancient games ran for one day, changing to a five day event in the 5th century. The participants were Greek men and the winners received a wreath of wild olive leaves.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2010 - Join us for worship at 10.30 am - Rev. Matt McKay leading. We will celebrate communion.

7:00 pm - St. Andrews, King Street, a Jazz Concert celebrating the music of Mardi Gras. As well as a contribution towards St. Andrews "88 Keys" piano campaign, the profits from this event will be directed towards the Haitian Relief Fund of PWS&D. www.standrewstoronto.org/jazz

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 2010 - 7:30 - Ash Wednesday quiet service of reflection.

12:00 noon - Begins St. Andrews, King Street, annual Lenten Meditation noonhour services. 12:00 noon organ slections, 12:15 Meditation, 12:45 lunch

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 2010 - 7:00 pm Beaches Lent International Film Festival. Our first film is Cast Away, with Tom Hanks. Join us for a fun, relaxed evening. Popcorn provided.

MISSION CAPSULES: Our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing ... support the Rev. Charles McNeil as he ministers with Cariboo Presbyterian Church in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Region of British Columbia. This house church ministry serves those in rural and remote areas who are out of reach of the traditional church. Charles spends must of his time teaching and instructing elders and others through Bible study and short courses. He also provides pastoral care and attention to those who want nothing to do with the church. He says, "Being as Christ to a range of people is a calling, a challenge and a privilege." Let us pray for Charles, the house church elders, and all those who are part of Cariboo Presbyterian Church, as they continue to be faithful, obedient and present - as Christ to the Cariboo.


MORE OXYMORONS:

Why does "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing?

Why do "tug" boats push their barges?

Why do we sing "Take me out to the ballgame" when we are already there?

Why are they called "stands" when they are made for sitting?

Why is it called "after dark" when it really is "after light"?


Have a good week - I will be watching the games! MB