Crushing Poverty with Pop Cans

Did you know that your empty pop cans can be turned into nutritious food and warm clothing?

Volunteers crush the cans and sell the aluminum to a recycler. 

All proceeds go to support the Community Cupboard.

Please consider dropping off your cans at the church.

Do you live in an apartment building?  Perhaps you might even consider a simple method of collecting "empties" from your neighbours.  Ask your landlord or superintendant for permission to place a separate bin in your building's recycle room, along with this poster which explains the program.  (If you need a bin, or if you require assistance to transport the cans to Historic St. Paul's, please contact the church.)

"The Crusher" . . . hard at work!

Come Wednesdays for Soul Food

Manna returns January 11th
    for the Winter season.

This popular weekly intergenerational program
    welcomes members, friends and
    neighbours alike.

Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., everyone gathers in
the Friendship Room for a meal together.  After
dinner, there's something for everyone: 

* Bible Storytime for children aged 3 to 5
* Interactive Bible learning for older children
* Crafts for all the children
* Catechesis classes for youth and adults
* Sports for older children, youth and adults
* Bible studies for teenagers and adults
* Quilting class for all ages

Drop by any Wednesday!
Everyone's always welcome.

For more information contact Parish Assistant
Tony Marchand.
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If you are able, please help defray the cost
of the meal. Offering baskets are placed at
the entrance to the Friendship Room.

Special Christmas Services

The Christmas season offers many opportunities
to hear God's Word and receive His gifts. 
Everyone is always welcome.

   Advent Services:  Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
      Skeletons in Jesus' closet??  Join us for these 45-minute
      devotional services on the theme, “Jesus' Family Tree”.
           November 30 – “Kings of One Kind or Another”
           December 7 – “Women of Notoriety”
           December 14 – “Amminadab & Nahshon Who?!”

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Saturday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Morning Divine Service
Sunday, December 25 at 10:00 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Service
Saturday, December 31 at 7:00 p.m.

New Year’s Day Divine Service
Sunday, January 1 at 10:00 a.m.

"Lessons & Carols"

"A Candlelit Evening of Scripture Readings and Christmas Carols"

Festival Choir with guest soloist Marion Samuel-Stevens, soprano

Directed by Raymond Nikyuluw
and Paul Walrath, organ

December 17th and 18th, 2011
7:00 p.m.
at
Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church
137 Queen Street South, Kitchener

The long-standing British tradition of a Lessons and Carols program has become a Christmastime favourite all over the world. Please be our guest!

There is no cost to attend this event, but passes must be reserved in advance.  You can do so by phoning or visiting the church any Wednesday between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.  A volunteer will be on duty in the library and will be pleased to assist you during those hours.

Help us bring the joy of Christmas to more people!  Please order only as many passes as your family will use.  If you find yourself with extras later on, please let the office know so others may benefit.  Thank you kindly.

If you wish to make a donation to enable us to continue offering free community music programming, there will be envelopes available during the program.  A portion of the proceeds will go to support our Community Cupboard initiative.  (Charitable receipt provided for donations over $15.)

"A Jazz Christmas"

Mike Janzen and friends return for an evening
of Christmas music
in jazz and contemporary
arrangements.

Friday, December 9th, 2011
7:30 p.m.
at
Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church
137 Queen Street South, Kitchener

Tickets: $15

A portion of proceeds will go to support our Community Cupboard initiative.

Reserve your tickets by phoning or visiting the church any Wednesday between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.  A volunteer will be on duty in the library and will be pleased to assist you during those hours.