Gathering Church Newsletter March 8th 2026
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This Sunday. AGM. Snack Attack. High Schoolers Supper. Prayer Focus. Men's Group. 42nd Bowlathon

The Gathering Church
Gathering Church Newsletter March 8th 2026
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This Sunday

This Sunday

Join us this Sunday as we continue our journey into Lent. What was it like for Jesus to stand before the high priest? How does this hard part of Jesus’ life speak to us? 

Next Sunday we will continue to the journey of Lent together.

 

Annual General Meeting—This Sunday following morning worship

Annual General Meeting—This Sunday following morning worship

Join us this Sunday for our AGM. This is an important meeting in the life of the church where we attend to the business of the church, hear ministry reports, welcome a new Board member, vote on our budget and look ahead to this ministry year. We hope that you will attend.

The AGM will take place following a lunch together after morning worship.

Please RSVP for the AGM

Please RSVP for the AGM

To help us prepare for our AGM luncheon and childcare, please RSPV by tomorrow, Friday March 6th, to Catherine (catherine@gatheringchurch.ca). 

Please let us know numbers joining lunch and numbers staying for childcare.

Snack Attack

Snack Attack

Please pray for Snack Attack. For relationships to form. For encouragement to be given and received and for the community to experience the love of God.

Snack Attack continues each Tuesday of the school year.

CM High Schoolers’ Supper

CM High Schoolers’ Supper

 Our next High Schoolers Supper is Tuesday March 24th.  These suppers provide us with the opportunity to build supportive and encouraging relationships with youth from the community. Please let Catherine know if you are able to attend the supper.
Prayer Focus For this Week

Prayer Focus For this Week

This week we are invited to pray for:

  • Our Youth as they begin preparing for Bible Quizzing

  • Barb and Leigh as they both continue to heal

  • Our AGM
Upcoming Meetings

Upcoming Meetings


March 10           New Study TBA

March 24           Men will be serving at Teen Supper

April 7                New Study TBA


 

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp's 42nd Annual Bowlathon

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp's 42nd Annual Bowlathon

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp's 42nd Annual Bowlathon is happening again this year on April 11th! This is one of the camp's main annual fundraising events with last year's Bowlathon raising over $31,000! You can show your support by sponsoring Hana and Ben Pot or donating on-line at hiddenacres.ca/donate, and select "Annual Bowlathon" from the list. Thank you!

Looking Ahead

Looking Ahead

March 8 - AGM

March 24 - High Schoolers' Supper

Greeting Team

Greeting Team

Being warmly greeted on Sunday mornings as we enter CMCC is often where our worship experience begins. Being greeted reminds us that we belong and are welcome. We would love for you to join our Greeting Team. This is a once-a-month commitment of welcoming people and supporting the flow of Sunday morning  If you are interested in joining this team, please contact Catherine (Catherine@gatheringchurch.ca).

Becoming A Member of The Gathering Church

Becoming A Member of The Gathering Church

If you are interested in becoming a member of The Gathering Church, please be in touch with Catherine (catherine@gatheringchurch.ca)

Vision and Care

Vision and Care

Our Vision and Care team members serve the church through offering prayer, care and wise leadership around our vision.  The Vision and Care team members are:  Marlene Hoekstra, Frank Hoekstra, Gloria Lebold, Doris Maiolo, and Alisha Nafziger.

Gathering Church Leadership Board

Gathering Church Leadership Board

The Leadership Board brings prayerful leadership to our faith community, meeting monthly to ensure we fulfill our mission and vision and faithfully oversee the many areas of ministry of The Gathering. The members of the Board are: Wazir Ally,  Craig Nafziger and Chris Pot.

 

TITHES AND OFFERINGS - BELOW ARE SOME WAYS TO GIVE:

TITHES AND OFFERINGS - BELOW ARE SOME WAYS TO GIVE:

  • E-transfer to donations@gatheringchurch.ca.
  • Cheque or cash in the white donation box at CMCC.
  • Online through the donation button on our church website. (Part of your donation will cover processing and admin fees.)
  • Please contact Marlene Hoekstra if you would like to arrange an alternate way of giving (click here).
MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

Click  here for the regular MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) Newsletter.

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