Join us this Sunday as we continue our theme of Lifegiving Water. This week we’ll focus on when our toes are at the water’s edge. We hope to see you at 10:30 at CMCC.

Join us next Sunday for morning worship through song, scripture and prayer.

What a joyous time we had on Tuesday as Snack Attack began for another season. There were many ‘hellos’, ‘glad to see you’, ‘Wow, you grew over the summer’ and ‘we’re so glad to be back together’. We kept the popcorn poppers busy as the children and youth enjoyed the surprise treat of freshly popped popcorn.

As a church, we continue to follow God’s call on us to bring God’s justice and peace to the Chandler Mowat Community. Let’s be praying for God’s love to be given and received through healthy snacks, meaningful conversation and love.

Thank you to all who joined to run the popcorn popper. 

We are so grateful for the many ways you give to and serve at The Gathering Church.  God has given each of us gifts and talents to share with the church, allowing the church to live out God’s calling.

The Greeting Team is looking for new people to join.  We know that a warm welcome is an important part of our ministry. If you would like to join this team, please contact Catherine (catherine@gatheringchurch.ca)

This week we are invited to pray for:

• Leadership Board and Vision and Care

• Kids’ Zone and Youth Group—for the children and youth and the leaders

• Snack Attack

Tuesday,  October 20       High Schooler’s Supper

Tuesday,  November 17   High Schooler’s Supper

Saturday,  December 12    Community Supper

Rich Janzen just published his book called Healing Communities. He is holding a family and friends book launch on Sunday September 27 (drop-in between 2-4pm) at his and Jen's house (514 Heatherhill Place Waterloo). All are welcome. More details of the book can be found here. 

In the Spring at MCEC’s AGM, pastors and church leaders were introduced to a new initiative led by Derek Suderman, professor at Conrad Grebel.  Derek is eager for MCEC congregations and congregants to study the Bible together.  Wazir, Rich and Catherine all attended an introductory session to this new Bible study format and know that it will be full of learning and growing in faith and relationships.

This new Bible study initiative is being offered this Fall at Erb Street Mennonite.  Please see information here.  Catching the Spark — Ministry Forum

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,  Rich Janzen, 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.