Tomorrow, Good Friday,  we will join at 10:30 for a service of remembrance, reflection and song. We will receive communion. This service is a quiet, reflective service. We will not be serving refreshments.

The children will be in Kids’ Zone for the duration of the service.

Christ has risen. Light breaks forth. Hope is found. Join us on Sunday at 10:30 as we celebrate together the resurrection of Jesus. Through song, scripture, testimonies and reflection we will give thanks for renewed Hope found through Christ’s resurrection.

Following our time of worship, we will join together to enjoy Easter treats. You are welcome to bring baked goods or fruit to share.

Next Sunday

Join us for a special time of deepening our relationships as we enjoy a Pancake Breakfast together. You are welcome to invite friends to join us. Breakfast will begin at 10:30 at CMCC. 

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.

This week we are invited to pray for:

• That we would receive and reflect the hope of Easter

• For children and youth of The Gathering and Chandler Mowat community

• For our Congregational Meeting on April 26^th

On Sunday April 12^th we will meet at 10:30 at CMCC for a Pancake Breakfast. This is a time for us a faith community to enjoy time in conversation, strengthening our relationships and celebrating the risen Christ.  All are encouraged to invite a friend to join us for breakfast. 

Our next supper is Tuesday April 21^st.

At the Congregational Meeting, the Board and Vision and Care will present a newly written welcoming statement as we continue to focus on the priorities from the Credence and Co. report.

The congregational meeting will be held from 12:45 to 2:15 at CMCC with lunch provided between morning worship and the meeting.

Thank you,

Gathering Church Board, Vision and Care and Pastoral Staff Team  

Sunday June 14^th we will move our worship service to Hidden Acres Camp.  We will meet at 3:00 for an afternoon and evening of Play, Praise, Baptism and enjoying a meal together.

If you are interested in baptism, please speak to Catherine (catherine@gatheringchurch.ca)

We’re hiring! Please click on job title for details!

Finance Manager

Advertising Representative

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!

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).

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

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, Doris Maiolo, and Alisha Nafziger.

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.

• 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).

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

Please submit any bulletin announcements for next week to Ruth at office@gatheringchurch.ca by Thursday at noon.