This Week. On the Advent Road Together. Gathering Financial Update. New from the Nursery.

Gathering Church Newsletter December 13th

This Week

On the Road to...Restoration

On 3rd Advent, looking at Isaiah 61:1-4, we move on from repentance to restoration asking God to rebuild, renew, and restore all that has been lost. Hearing prophetic promises from Isaiah that were fulfilled in Jesus Christ is a way that we can find our feet again on the road to Christmas. Justice is at the heart of restoration, and Christ has walked and shown us the self-sacrificial path that leads to justice.

Join us on ZOOM at 10:30am for Worship, Candle Lighting,
and a time of Fellowship.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3426095579
Meeting ID: 342 609 5579

Or connect via phone by Dialing:
+1 647 374 4685
Meeting ID: 342 609 5579

Press # and wait to be admitted.

Also, don't forget to watch the sermon, which is posted on Sunday morning at
https://www.gatheringchurch.ca/podcasts/media

On the Advent Road Together--an invitation to a shared experience

The theme of our Advent journey is
On the Road.

Each Wednesday night throughout advent you are
welcome to join a time of advent reflection.

You are welcome to join any time
over the four weeks.

The sessions will be over Zoom unless otherwise indicated.

This week, Wednesday December 16^th

On the Advent Road together.

Join us for a socially distanced walk at 7:30 pm.
We'll walk and reflect together.

Please meet at Catherine and Terry’s home

52 Littlefield Cres, Kitchener.

Please RSVP to Catherine if you are able to join us for this walk so we’ll know to wait until everyone is present.

Wednesday December 23rd--Advent Reflections 8:00 pm

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The Gathering Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3426095579

Meeting ID: 342 609 5579

Gathering Financial Update December 2020

Video Financial Update

Meredith has provided a video financial update this week. Below is the link. There will be weekly financial updates as part of our newsletter for the rest of December.

Thank you for your ongoing generosity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG_HFfe9UgY

New: From the Nursery: Story and Song Time

Families of our littlest ones, Katie and Deborah are missing spending Sunday morning in the nursery, engaging and playing
with your children.

Please join Katie and Deborah for our new Story and Song Time on Thursday mornings from 10:00 to 10:20 over Zoom.
Your children are invited to sit still and enjoy the story and song or move, dance and jump.

Upcoming Story and Song Time dates are:

December 17

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79325517291?pwd=OFp4dS9HUGxEYmEweENhTFRTT0c1Zz09

Meeting ID: 793 2551 7291
Passcode: v4mcgE

If you have any questions, please contact Catherine (catherine@gatheringchurch.ca)

Our new Story and Song Time was filled with warm welcome and enthusiasm this morning. Katie and Deborah look forward to meeting with our littlest ones next Thursday and then again in the new year.

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Stay tuned in throughout the week and never miss a beat with
The Gathering Church's Facebook page posts as well as our new Instagram account.

https://www.facebook.com/gatheringchurch.ca/

@kw_thegatheringchurch

Snack Attack

Snack Attack is happening Wednesdays from 2:45 to 4:00.
All are welcome.

The last date of Snack Attack before Christmas is December 16^th.

If you are able to join the SNACK ATTACK TEAM,
please let Catherine know

(catherine@gatheringchurch.ca)

POPSICLES AND PORCH VISITS

We’ll be doing POPSICLE AND PORCH VISITS next on
Thursday December 17th.

This will be the last day for Popsicles and Porch visits for the year.

We meet in the Chandler Mowat Community Centre parking lot and go for a walk in the community.

If you are able to join in please email Catherine (catherine@gatheringchurch.ca)

Personal Retreats and Family Getaways

Feeling tired, burnt out or seeking space for personal and spiritual reflection? Are you looking for a space for your family to get away and connect? Come to Hidden Acres for a personal retreat or a family getaway and enjoy time in this sacred space.

For more information go to www.hiddenacres.ca
or contact the camp at
info@hiddenacres.ca or 519-625-8602.
Chris Pot, Program Director

Upcoming Events: Virtual Annual General Meeting - December 8

Mennonite Central Committee

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

For more infomation visit:

https://mennonitecentralcommittee.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/i/DE8022AF5162AEA92540EF23F30FEDED/3A8AEFFF61B7DD08DBC23BD704D2542D

Got an announcement?

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

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PO Box 48057
Kitchener, ON
Canada N2E 4K6

519.576.6776

office@gatheringchurch.ca