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FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13 - 20, 2024

If you haven’t liked us on Facebook and Instagram be sure to do so!  We have a lot going on in our church family and we’re continually updating these pages with info and images about our church family. 

We invite you to join us in-person on Sunday mornings. You can also stream the serivce via our Youtube channel.

Contact the Church Office at info@arlingtonwoods.ca if you would like to receive our Weekly Email Blast to stay informed on the life of our church.

To donate to Arlington Woods Church, go to https://arlingtonwoods.ca/donate.php.

Are you new? by filling out our online welcome card we are able to connect you to our church community! https://arlingtonwoods.ca/welcome.php.

Watch Kidzone weekly videos at https://arlingtonwoods.ca/kids.php. These include worship, drama and animation for kids of all ages.

Small groups are an important part of our church community life. Click HERE to find a list of our current small groups.

Friday

Friday, October 11 - CATALYST YOUTH - (grades 7 to 12) Please note that there will be no CATALYST Youth tonight as it’s the Thanksgiving long weekend. Visit www.arlingtonwoods.ca/teens for details.

No events scheduled

For Sunday, October 13, 2024:

9:00-9:30 a.m. - WHITE PINE CAFÉ OPEN: Our Café is open before and after services. For details visit https://arlingtonwoods.ca/cafe. Interested in volunteering at or baking for our café? Email cafe@arlingtonwoods.ca.

9:30-9:50 a.m. - PRE-SERVICE PRAYER IN PERSON & ON ZOOM: All are welcome every Sunday morning for pre-service prayer in Prayer Room or by zoom link through email.

9:45 a.m. - PRE-SERVICE WORSHIP: All are welcome to join us in the Sanctuary 15 minutes prior to the service for worship. 

10:00 a.m. - ARLINGTON WOODS CHURCH SERVICE - IN-PERSON & ONLINE: Join us at 10:00 a.m. for our Sunday Service!

Let's Go Matthew 3:1-12 - This week will be Week 2 in our Let's Go! Matthew Series.  We will jump over Jesus' birth narrative (we'll save that for Christmas) and talk about John the Baptizer - how he lived, things he said, what he did, what he ate, what he wore even, will inspire you further in your journey with God.
Please note that this week is communion. If you're joining us online please have a cracker and some juice ready.

A Special Welcome: Ghanaian Methodist Church Choir On Sunday, October 13th we’re welcoming the Ghanaian Methodist Church and choir to be a part of our service. We’re thankful for our brothers and sisters in Christ and we’re looking forward to having them be a part of our thanksgiving Sunday service.

The nursery will be staffed and KIDZone will be happening.

To watch a live stream of the Sunday service, click here.

Click here to check out our FAQ on in-person services. 

KIDZONE JK-6 kids program on Sunday mornings. Click  for more information.

If you missed the message from last Sunday, view the service here

CHURCH OFFICE - Please note that the church office will be closed today due to the Thanksgiving long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday. If you have an urgent matter please contact Pastor Lynda.

WHITE PINE CAFÉ - Please note that the cafe will be closed today due to the Thanksgiving long weekend and will reopen this Thursday. Visit https://arlingtonwoods.ca/cafe. Interested in volunteering at or baking for our café? Email cafe@arlingtonwoods.ca .

PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS (POP) - Please note that POP will not be happening this week due to the Thanksgiving long weekend. Visit www.arlingtonwoods.ca/pop for details and to register for the new school year.

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - VIRTUAL PRAYER MEETING ON ZOOM, special focus on Church and Community needs. CLICK HERE for the ZOOM link and e-mail emily@arlingtonwoods.ca for the meeting ID and passcode.

SMALL GROUPS Small groups are an important part of our church family. Click HERE to find a list of our current small groups.

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - WHITE PINE CAFÉ - Our Café will be open on Thursdays at 9:30a.m. serving fair trade, organic Equator coffee and teas as well as home made baking! Invite a friend or relax alone. Visit https://arlingtonwoods.ca/cafe. Interested in volunteering at or baking for our café? Email cafe@arlingtonwoods.ca .

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - VIRTUAL PRAYER MEETING ON ZOOM, special focus on Pastors and church leaders. CLICK HERE for the ZOOM link and e-mail emily@arlingtonwoods.ca for the meeting ID and passcode.  

Friday

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Friday, October 18 - CATALYST YOUTH - (grades 7 to 12) We’re looking forward to getting together for games, worship music, a Bible-based talk, and a chance to connect in groups. Email info@arlingtonwoods.ca to sign up for Catalyst emails. Visit www.arlingtonwoods.ca/teens for details.

No events scheduled

For Sunday, October 20, 2024:

9:00-9:30 a.m. - WHITE PINE CAFÉ OPEN: Our Café will be open before and after the service. For details visit https://arlingtonwoods.ca/cafe. Interested in volunteering at or baking for our café? Email cafe@arlingtonwoods.ca.

9:30-9:50 a.m. - PRE-SERVICE PRAYER IN PERSON & ON ZOOM: All are welcome every Sunday morning for pre-service prayer in Prayer Room or by zoom link through email.

9:45 a.m. - PRE-SERVICE WORSHIP: All are welcome to join us in the Sanctuary 15 minutes prior to the service for worship. 

10:00 a.m. - ARLINGTON WOODS CHURCH SERVICE - IN-PERSON & ONLINE: Join us at 10:00 a.m. for our Sunday service!

Special Guest Speaker On October 20th we’re welcoming special guest speaker Shishye Thompson from North India/ the Middle East. Stay tuned for more details.

Christmas Production Rehearsals Our upcoming Christmas Production is going to take place at the church on Sunday, December 15. Practices begin Sunday, October 20. For more info, contact Karlene at karlene@arlingtonwoods.ca.

coming events

1. An Invitation From the FMCIC National Prayer Team The FMCIC senses the Lord is stirring up a spirit of prayer in us and we do not want to neglect this gift. So, you are invited to join us for 12-noon to 12:30 pm, Eastern Time, 6-days-a-week (Monday to Saturday), prayer meetings, until the end of October. These prayer meetings are open to anyone who would like to join in prayer for the FMCIC and Canada.

Click here to join the Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 885 3284 1873
Passcode: 105883

2. Family Finder The NEW AWC Family Finder is ready! If you’re interested in receiving the link to access the directory please e-mail emily@arlingtonwoods.ca.

4. Midlife Battle Cry There’s a new small group starting at AWC. Are you entering the best years yet? How can your faith guide you through these changes? Join us for a 5 week book study of “Midlife Battle Cry” by Dawn Barton. Contact Sherry Wright or the church office for more details.

5. Special Guest Speaker On October 20th we’re welcoming special guest speaker Shishye Thompson from North India/ the Middle East. Stay tuned for more details.

6. Mid-Week Matters (Grades 1-6) Our new Wednesday evening midweek kids program is taking place from October 23 to November 27. To register, make sure your kids are registered for AWC Family Ministries using https://arlingtonwoods.ca/register.php. Then access the sign-up form in the weekly KIDZONE Family email. For more info, contact Karlene at karlene@arlingtonwoods.ca.

7. Christmas Production Our upcoming Christmas Production is going to take place at the church on Sunday, December 15. Practices begin Sunday, October 20. For more info, contact Karlene at karlene@arlingtonwoods.ca.

8. Young Adults We’re meeting up on Thursday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Café Area. It's going to be a great time with worship, group discussions/devos, and board games. We'd love to see as many YAs as possible.

9. Discovery Lunch Are you new-ish to Arlington Woods Church? Want to learn about what’s going on in the life of our church family? Join us for lunch in Evergreen after the service on October 27th. RSVP by e-mailing emily@arligntonwoods.ca or sign up at the welcome desk and let us know how many people will be attending as well as if you have any allergies.

10. Change Conference CATALYST IS GOING TO CHANGE CONFERENCE!!! Join us on November 1-2 at Bethel Church in Ottawa. This event is a fantastic opportunity for youth to grow in their faith and take bold steps in their spiritual journey. CLICK HERE for all the details.

11. AWC Women's Ministry Event Join us on Saturday, November 2nd for a ‘Group Chat’ at 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the church. Bring a mug and a friend and come connect with other women. We will be talking about making the most of our time with the Lord and a special person will be sharing. RSVP by signing up at the welcome desk or e-mail womensministry@arlingtonwoods.ca.

12. Pastoral Care Course There’s a Pastoral Care course happening on Zoom Course this Fall from Tuesday, November 5th from 7- 9pm. This session, called A Pastoral Response to the Challenges of MAiD, will explore an approach focusing on compassion, empathy and journeying with patients as they search for meaning in their suffering. The session will be led by Roshene Lawson, Clinical Chaplain with Bruyère Continuing Care at St. Vincent Hospital in Ottawa. CLICK HERE for the program brochure.

13. Pay It Forward Our debt retirement campaign kicked off on October 28. Click HERE for more information about it as well as upcoming campaign events. 

1. AWC Men's Ministry - If you would like to be added to the Men's Ministry email list, please email mensministry@arlingtonwoods.ca.

2. Arlington Woods Church Board Have you got a question for the church's board or want more information? You can e-mail the board at AWCBoard@arlingtonwoods.ca

3. Arlington Woods Bread Basket We want to let you know about a new and exciting opportunity, we have accepted a partnership with Lionhearts Food Rescue and Redistribution organization. Arlington Woods Church, will look after picking up, packaging and redistributing the unsold baking from the Cob’s at Bells corners 1 day a week, that being Saturday evenings.

Does this sound interesting for you to be a part of?

Does this type of volunteering excite you?

And/or Do you or your neighbour have need?

If you are interested in volunteering and finding out more about this new ministry please email breadbasket@arlingtonwoods.ca.

4. Small Groups are an important part of our church community life. Click HERE to find a list of our current small groups.

5. Membership Membership is an important part in the life of our church family. If you’re interested in finding out more information or signing up, talk to one of the Pastoral Staff members.   

6. Tithes and Offerings Visit the church website https://arlingtonwoods.ca/donate for Online, Credit Card or Pre-Authorized Auto Debit options or visit the Welcome Centre in person for a Pre-Authorized Auto Debit brochure and form. Thank you for your continued financial support. If you have any questions, please contact the Head Teller at giving@arlingtonwoods.ca.

7. Daily Bread Devotional Guides Copies of the Daily Bread devotional guides for September - October - November are available at the Welcome Desk. If you can't be at church in person but would like a copy of Daily Bread, please email info@arlingtonwoods.ca with your mailing address.

1. Steve Bell Returns to Ottawa - Sunday, October 20th at 7:00pm Steve Bell will be playing at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa for an evening of story and song. The evening will feature Steve Bell Band, music from Steve’s 23rd solo release, The Glad Surprise, as well as Steve Bell classics and favourites. Steve will be accompanied by Gilles Fournier (bass), Murray Pulver (guitar), and special guest Mike Janzen (piano). Tickets are $29 each, CLICK HERE for more information.

2. Ignite Prayer Canada - Over the past year, our team has been fervently praying, meeting, dreaming, and discerning God’s heart for prayer across Canada. This journey culminated in the birth of Ignite Prayer Canada, a community designed to encourage, train, and inspire like-minded leaders to cultivate cultures of Kingdom prayer in their local churches.  For more information CLICK HERE.

3. Respond Ottawa - Many local agencies (foodbanks, community houses, inner-city missions) are running low on essential items and the number of requests has grown significantly. Click HERE for a list of food banks in the Ottawa area to contact.

4. FAMSAC Donations - Please bring your food bank donations to the FAMSAC bin in our church lobby.  Regular donations are vital to their sustainability.

Most needed items sugar (2 kg bag), flour (2.5 kg bag), cooking oil, granola bars, fruit cups, oatmeal, egg cartons for 12 eggs.

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