Church Bulletin, Sunday, April 28, 2024
As April unfolds with signs of spring and renewal, we ask for Your guidance to rejuvenate our spirits and strengthen our faith. Help us to embrace the promise of new beginnings and the joy of the Resurrection with open hearts. Teach us to reflect Your love in all that we do, to offer kindness and support to those around us, and to appreciate the beauty of Your creation that surrounds us this season. Bless our paths, protect our loved ones, and inspire us to live each day in gratitude and grace. May we be filled with moments of reflection, growth, and deeper connection with You.
Our condolences to friends & family on the passing of Mary Gard. The wake 4-7 on Friday at Belvedere Funeral Home, and the service is 10:30am on Saturday April 27 at St. Paul’s.
Congratulations to Jason Nieuwhof who received the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) gold medal🥇
This medal is awarded to the graduating student who best demonstrates excellence in the application of mechanical principles to engineering design.
Sunday Morning Message: Pastor Trip will be speaking on: Core 52: Week 51 – Gaining Grit Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11
Deacons: Ken Richard & John Shabaan
Deaconesses: Evie Huestis & Florence Bridges
Greeters: Kent: Martin Arsenault
Hillsborough: Marjorie Hunter
Family Room / Nursery: Sharon Lannigan
Mission of the Month: Canoe Cove Christian Camp
Tellers: Judy Turpin & Patsy Young
MCC Messenger: https://conta.cc/48LVXhl
Island Pregnancy Newsletter: Spring News!
The Word on the Street Podcast – Launching on May 8. Pastor Trip and Matty Burke created this podcast to bring God’s Word to you; plain and simple. The Word on the Street is being offered to encourage you and nourish you between Sundays. We’ll try and wrestle through how to make God’s Word applicable, relevant, and practical for the day-to-day. So, pray for us and join us.! Mark your calendars – in all the podcast places!
Kidz Central: Sanctuary at 10:30am. They will go upstairs following the songs.
Recycle Central: They can be dropped off here at Central or Charlottetown Bottle & Metal. To date $4,478.30.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Women’s Book Club Meeting: Unshaken, The story of Ruth: Saturday, April 27 in the prayer room @ 10am.
Sunday Morning Central Perk: Join us before church service for a coffee, mocha, tea, or hot chocolate.
Sunday Morning Prayer: 10am in the Prayer room. Come join us.
Verdi Requiem: Sunday April 28 April @ 2:30pm. Majestic choral drama from the great opera composer. 60 voices of the Island Choral Society and Luminos Ensemble, with the Luminos Chamber Orchestra, and soloists Georgia Edwards, Hannah O’Donnell, Justin Simard, and Brodie MacRae. A once-in-a-generation performance of one of the greatest works in the choral repertoire. Zion Presbyterian Church. Admission: $25 online at IslandChoralSociety.ca and at the door.
5th Sunday Service: April 28 @ 7pm @ Sherwood Christian Church. A night of fellowship, worship & singing.
Monday Morning Bible Study: 10am in the Prayer room. Everyone welcome.
Tuesday Morning Central Perk: 9:30 – 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for fellowship, snacks & lots of laughs.
Tuesday Noon Prayer: Join us in the prayer room. All welcome.
Tuesdays @ 1pm in the Prayer Room: Did you know the Elders meet every week on Tuesdays to pray for you, pray for Central and the church family, and pray about how Central can further God’s kingdom in Charlottetown and beyond? Your Elders: Murray Campbell, Blair Myers, David Nicholson, and Wayne Peters. Pastor Trip and the Elders are available if you need anything or have questions/concerns.
Tuesday Night Celebrate Recovery: 7pm in Fellowship Hall. A Christ-Centered approach to Habits, Hurts, & Hang Ups.
Wednesday night Healthy Habits + Healthy Life: 7pm in the Worship Centre. Everyone welcome.
Monthly Brunch & Bible Study: Thursday, May 2 @ 11:00am. Brunch at 11; Lesson at 11:30. Host: Joan Macdonald
Thursday: Parkinson’s in the Fellowship Hall 1-3pm.
Grace Baptist Church-Pursuing Proactive Parenting Conference: May 3-4 $25 per person $50 couple. Call 902-628-1668
UPCOMING EVENTS
KT Norris Lectures 2024. May 7-9: Convincing the World the News is Good. Sherwood Christian Church, 9 Lilac Ave. Speaker: Matt Dabbs, Church Planter, Auburn, AL. Morning Sessions from 9:30am – 12:00pm. Evening Sessions from 7:30pm – 9:00pm. No registration required / Free will offering. www.mccpei.com/kt-norris-lectures
Ladies Tea: Saturday, May 11 @ 11am in the Fellowship Hall. Special speakers Elizabeth Millar & singer Susanna Hamilton. RSVP by May 4 to the church office. Items or cash accepted towards the Island Pregnancy Centre.
Ladies Lunch Out: Wednesday, May 15, 11:30am @ Smitty’s. Please contact Jody 902-218-8738 by Monday, May 13.
Variety Show: May 17 @7pm. Central Christian Church is hosting a Variety Show featuring The Saltys (A Shanty Group), The Bex, The Weiler Family, and other performers with special appearance by Sylvia Mutch and Joey Rowledge. This is a fundraiser to assist repairing the steeple and new roof. Tickets are $15 and are available at the church office or Jean Petrino. Pick up the May issue of the Buzz for the insert.
6th Annual Leading the Charge Men’s Conference: Saturday, June 1 from 9am – 4pm. Basic Training: Building Godly Men. Full day conference @ Canoe Cove Christian Camp. Lunch provided. $25/person. Contact Harley McCarville @ 902-314-2236 or e-transfer: harleymccarville@hotmail.com. https://www.canoecovechristiancamp.ca/events
Women’s Retreat: Saturday, June 8 from 10am – 4pm @ Canoe Cove Christian Camp. Hope in the Lord. Doors open at 9am; starts at 10am sharp. Cost is $25/person. Speaker is Leanna Rierson (we missed you) The day includes worship, fellowship, time in the Word, lunch, craft supplies, goodie bag and lots of laughs. A love offering will be taken to help cover Leanna’s travel expenses. https://www.canoecovechristiancamp.ca/events
Canoe Cove Christian Camps – https://www.canoecovechristiancamp.ca/register
| July 6: Family Camp | July 7- 9: Grades 4 – 6 (Sports Camp) | July 10-12: Grades 1- 3 (Mini Camp) |
| July 14-19: Grades 4 – 6 (Weeklong) | July 29-31: Elementary (Day Camp) | Aug 4-9: Grades 7 – 9 (Weeklong) |
| Aug 18-20: Grades 7 – 9 (Mini Camp) | Aug 22-24: High School (Mini Camp) | Sept 21: 55+ Camp |
Maritime Christian Fellowship: July 26-28 at Beulah Camp Ground – Brown’s Flat, NB! Stephen Weatherby is the guest speaker this year; his talk will be focusing on how we can regain the urgency and longing that the Early Church felt for the return of Jesus. Ben Foreman and his crew will be the worship team for the weekend.