Announcements

NURSERY WORKERS

A special thanks to those who have indicated they can helpin the nursery and for all regular workers – you are appreciated.

NURSERY SCHEDULE TODAY

Today we have started a new nursery program. A special thanks to all the ladies who are able to help in this area. If you are over 16 years of age, you need to phone Judy in the office (368-2218) to get a letter for a police check as required by our insurance company. There are now 3 separate nurseries. Babies (up 18 mths), and toddlers (18 mths. – 2 years). These two nurseries are upstairs. Then there is a nursery downstairs for 3 and 4 year olds. We are still in need of 3 or 4 more people. See Jenn Agnew or Selena Ellis. if you can help.
This week Team 5 is on duty and next week Team 1.

PASTORS OFFICE HOURS REMINDER: Our pastors haveset aside each morning for study and prayer. Please try to book appointments forMonday, Wednesday or Friday afternoons with Pastor Bray. Pastor Bray sets asideTuesday and Thursday afternoons to visit hospitals and shut-ins. When possible,our pastors visit together. Pastor Steve has meetings every Wednesday andThursday evening & Pastor Richard has meetings Wednesday evenings. PastorRichard's days off during the week are Tuesday and Saturday and Pastor Braytakes Saturday off. You may call the church office at any time and leave amessage with the secretary for our pastors.

Deacons at the door today:

Rod O'Connor / Kevin Thorne

SMILE…YOU’RE ON CAMERA!

We areliving in a day when even our churches are not safe with thefts taking place –even during regular day time hours. It has been necessary to have camerasinstalled in strategic locations throughout our church building. For all memberswho have keys – we would urge you to take this responsibility seriously. If youare the last one in the building, please lock the doors. DO NOT LOAN YOUR KEY TOANYONE. Everyone with a key needs to know what to do if the alarm goes off. With a key comes the responsibilities attached to it. If you notice anythingunusual taking place in our building, then find someone and check it out.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Tellers: Today: J. Tattrie / L. Laird
Next Week: R. Smith / Ben Barrett

SECURITY ALERT

Recently we had a robbery in our church and an attempt to break into an office cabinet–WHILE CHURCH SERVICE WAS IN PROGRESS. Because of this we need to heighten security. The main church office should be locked at all times when not in use on Sundays and when regular office hours are not in affect. We would ask your cooperation in this. If you unlock the office door – make sure it is locked immediately after use. As a church attendee we would ask you to contact an usher if you see anything or anyone of a suspicious nature.

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ARE YOU WORKING AS A VOLUNTEER WITH CHILDREN in the Nursery, in Children’s Church, Sunday School, Kidz Club, Youth Group or any other ministry? If so it is IMPERATIVE THAT YOU GET A POLICE CHECK DONE as required by our insurance company. You need to get a letter from Judy indicating that you are a volunteer working with children (under the age of 18) to take to your local Police Station or to the RCMP if you reside outside the City of Charlottetown. Just phone Judy at the church office (368-2218) and she can put a letter in your mail box to take to the police station

GCS Teaching Position
Grace Christian School is looking for a full time Junior High/High School English teacher beginning August 31, 2009. Candidate must have a Bachelor of Education Degree or ACSI Certification, should be familiar with the ABEKA curriculum and possess strong classroom management skills. Creativity in curriculum and writing would be beneficial. Courses include; Grade 7, 8 and 9 English, Grade 10/11 Literature, Grade 12 Literature and Grade 10/11 Creative Writing. Cover letter, resume and personal reference letters may be dropped off at the office or emailed to principal@gracechristianschool.ca.

HOLIDAYS – A reminder that Judy will be taking some holidays in July and August. You may wish to phone ahead before coming in to the office. (Summer office hours are 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.). Bulletin announcements need to be submitted at least a week ahead.

50^th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY – The family of Alex & Joyce Rockwell would like to invite you to an Open House (at Caleb’s Outlook) as they celebrate their parents 50^th Anniversary. This will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8^th from 2-4:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Beth Rockwell at jbrockwell@xplornet.com or to Steve Rockwell at scrockwell@hotmail.com or phone Steve at 902-367-6788. Please reply by July 31^st. Best wishes only.

GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL – Are you considering Christian Education? Grace Christian School has openings for this fall in K-12. Registration fee is $200. per family. For more information phone the school office or speak to school principal Jason Biech.

Work Bee – A special thanks from Brent Muir for all those who came out to the Work Bee last Saturday. If you would be available to do odd jobs around the church, just speak to Brent Muir.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23^rd – CHURCH PICNIC
at Pine Hills Campgrounds in Harrington.
There will be a family picnic after morning service. Each family is asked to bring dessert and salad – hot dogs and hamburgers will be supplied. There will be a Music Festival at 3 p.m. There will be no evening service on that Sunday. If you wish to camp at Pine Hills Campgrounds on that weekend, you need to phone early to make a reservation. (672-2081)

UPDATE FROM BUSINESS MEETING

- 8 new members voted into membership.

- Jeremy Heikkinen voted in as youth pastor. Jeremy will join the staff shortly. Jeremy & Jessica Johnson will be married in Ontario on August 29^th. Pray for Pastor Jeremy as he comes and prepares for ministry here.

CONGRATULATIONS

- To Aaron and Christa Carter – on the birth of their daughter Ava. (Grandparents – Lewis & Sally Rockwell.)

- To Charlotte Smith – On the birth of Kael Richard (Grandparents – Rick & Linda Smith).