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Gathering Church Newsletter December 19th

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This Week: Dare to Imagine God's Face, Live at CMCC

Welcome to week 4 of Advent.

The traditional theme for this fourth Sunday of Advent, leading up to Christmas, is love.

This week in Advent we will Dare to Imagine God's Face of love.

What amazing love is this that the Godhead comes down to us in the little clan of a little people and takes on a human face? With Mary, we rejoice in God, our Savior, by actively participating in God's leveling mercy.

Please register ahead if you are planning to attend in person.

Register here

Kid's Corner

Kids, Ellen is looking forward to meeting with you this Sunday morning December 19 from 9:45 to 10:15.

We hope you’ll join in.

Here is the zoom link:

The Gathering Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3426095579
Meeting ID: 342 609 5579

Dial-in:

+14388097799

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Grief Night

December 19 on Zoom

Time: 7-8 pm

Description: A night for people who are grieving or suffering during this season to have a quiet place to reflect, share, and "lament." People are encouraged to have pen and paper available.

Facilitated by Cathi Watson, Rachel Brnjas, and Debbie Wagler.

Join Zoom Meeting

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

Meeting ID: 342 609 5579

One tap mobile

+14388097799, 3426095579#

Year-end Financial Update

Here is this week's financial update. A joyful thank you for your continued generosity and support towards the mission of The Gathering Church!

	This Week (ending December 12, 2021)	Last update (ending November 30, 2021)
Donations Received	$183,500	$163,000
Total Expenses	$228,000	$225,000
Current Shortfall	($44,500)	($62,000)

There are still two more weeks if you are planning on donating before the end of the year. It is easiest to donate via e-transfer to donations@gatheringchurch.ca or you can contact me if you'd like to arrange an alternate way of giving.

Reminder: If you have any outstanding church expenses for this year, please make sure they are submitted to the church office or to me ASAP. Thank you.

Meredith Bigham Finance and Accounting Liaison treasurer@gatheringchurch.ca

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NB: Please register latest by Tuesday 21st so that we have an idea of the numbers and are sure no one is left behind.
Thank you.

For more infomation visit:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAFLILL_9uJUM1ZRT005RFVMRVkzNjhNMjFNTzAzOFFFVS4u

Christmas Eve Carol Sing over Facebook Live

Chris and Amanda Pot are inviting us into their home (virtually) on Christmas Eve for a special candlelit carol sing.

Grab your hot cocoa, a warm blanket, and click on to either our Website or Facebook for a meaningful experience of singing together as the church.

When: December 24th, Time 6:30pm

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

https://www.gatheringchurch.ca/

Christmas Morning

As part of your Christmas festivities, don't forget to check your email for a special Greeting from your thankful Staff!

Prayer and Conversation

Steve and Catherine are available for conversation and prayer as we continue to live under restrictions. God invites us to care for and pray with one another. (steve@gatheringchurch.ca, catherine@gatheringchurch.ca)