Good morning everyone!  Jane B was lamenting that we won't have a chance to discuss Sunday's excellent presentation by Christa because we've taken a summer break from Home Church.

Then I remembered our blog! So I have started a post based on the HC questions. For those who wish to respond, you may do so. The rest can "eavesdrop" or listen in as the discussion develops and can chime in whenever they get inspired enough or mad enough to say something. :)


Part 3: From the Field to the Party

Our life-long nostalgia, our longing to be reunited with something in the universe from which we feel cut off, to be on the inside of some door which we have always seen from the outside, is no mere neurotic fancy, but the truest index of our real situation.

– C.S. Lewis


I thought Christa had a good assessment of the brothers...
Younger Brother = self-indulgence; Older Brother = self-sufficiency. 

Here's couple of Qs off the HC sheet that I thought we should start in on. Anyone want to be first? Don't be bashful!!

Look to the Book…
After reading the parable again from Luke 15:11-32.......
What similarities does the younger brother have with the older brother? What are their differences?
How does the Father deal with his two sons the same/differently?


3. The younger brother comes to the end of himself and enjoys the embrace of his Father. 
What issues does the older brother have to overcome in order to come to the end of himself? 
What is the older brother losing out on if he doesn't join the party? 
                                                
5. Read  1 John 3:1  and Galatians 3:26-4:7. 
How do these passages describe our identity (what it is and what it isn’t)? 
What parts of your identity do you cling too tightly to?  
How does this get in the way of following Jesus? 
How you can support each other?

Update Your Bookmarks

Hey everyone!
Just a note for you to please update your bookmarks to this blog if you visit this page rather than read through the automatic email update.  The new url (web address) for the blog is:

www.cumberlandhomechurch.blogspot.com

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Hey all - please note our new name!!! Fall kick off Pot Luck BBQ at Kooistras!

Rockwood Home Church, Aug 2011 Update

Hi Everyone! Rene here. Hope everyone has had a relaxing and restful summer.

This is a note to keep everyone posted on our planned current events and a new development concerning the Rockwood Home Church.

First: Cheri & Bernie have agreed to continue hosting our HC into September and beyond. Wow! That's great. (They have been doing a great job of hosting through the summer. It was fun to sit out in the back yard through those hot summer evenings. Thanks guys!!)

Second: Here's our line up for Tuesday evenings for the next few weeks as we ramp up to the new Home Church fall season:

Aug 16 -- Regular Service Project at St Christopher's (7:00pm, 662 Guelph Line)

Aug 23 -- Last weekly HC lesson re: One Church at the Singbeil's (7:00pm, 605 Cumberland, 905-634-2772)

Aug 30 -- No HC meeting

Sep 06 -- No HC meeting

Sep 13 -- Potluck BBQ at the Kooistra's (6:30pm, 5469 Walkers Line, 905-335-3799)

Sep 20 -- Regular Service Project at St Christopher's (7:00pm, 662 Guelph Line)

Sep 27 -- First regular meeting of the new Cumberland Home Church at the Singbeil's (7:00pm, 605 Cumberland, 905-634-2772)

Third: Also want to thank everyone for pitching in on Sundays at the cinema site throughout the summer. Set-up & take-down are critical to how we roll and I know the site coordinators (Rebecca & Greg & others) very much appreciate your involvement and participation when called on.

Well, that's it for now. Summer's almost over so make the best of it. And remember Hebrews 12:

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Lots of love,

Rene & Clare

Bucket Time Again

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunshine! We're back at St. Christopher's next tuesday, July 19th to clean buckets. If you are free for dinner, we thought we could meet at the Burlington Mall food court @ 6pm for dinner before we head to St. Christopher's. See you then if you're able.

Just a reminder that we are St. Christopher's for our service project this next tuesday, June 21st @ 7pm. Hope to see you then!

Baptism

Just a reminder that Darryl and Jane are being baptized tomorrow.  Here's a map to get from the theatre to the address on Price Court.  Click on the link below for a bigger map and step by step directions.  I understand it will start around 11:45am.  


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Hi everyone!

Just wondered if anyone is missing a cream coloured nylon Nike pullover.  It was left at our house after Home Church this week.  Maybe just shoot me an email if it belongs to you and we can arrange pick-up/delivery.

Thanks
Kerry

May Dates

Hello All!
Here's the rundown for May:

May 10
Worship: Bernie
Snack:  Cheri

May 17
St. Christopher's for Service Project
Snack: Joanne & Mike

May 24
Worship: Jane Bold
Snack: Jane Bold

May 31
BBQ Potluck
Location TBA

Thanks so much!

Service Project Reminder

Just a quick reminder that we are at St. Christopher's this week for our service project.  Please note that this is not our usual week to be there but was changed for this month only due to Easter activities.  Hope to see you there!

April Dates

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick reminder about our dates for April.  As we discussed, we are changing our service project at St. Christopher's to the second week of the month - for this month ONLY!

April 5th
Worship: Linda
Snack: Linda

April 12th
Service Project at St. Christopher's
Snack: Jane T

April 19th (at Paul and Kerry's)
Worship: Charlene
Snack: Charlene

April 26th
Worship: Bernie
Snack: Kerry

See you soon!

March Dates

Hey everyone!  Just a quick note to remind you of March dates!

March 15th
Service Project at St. Christopher's
Snack - Clare

March 22nd
Worship - Gail
Snack - Gail

March 29th
Worship - Mary
Snack - Mary

Thanks!

Service Project Reminder

Hey all!

Just a reminder that we are at St. Christopher's tomorrow for our service project.  See you there!

This Tuesday (Feb 1)

Hi guys - due to the fact they are calling for a sever snow storm tomorrow please be sure to check the blog (not your email) before venturing out for Home church - we will post a cancellation on there if needed. Thanks!

Clare

Reminder

Hi All:

Fantastic service today. Tim was great.

Just a reminder that we are meeting at Jane and Darryl's house this week as Paul and Kerry and the kids are still enjoying the sunny south.

Their address is:

3173 Longmeadow Rd

Phone: 905 335 6871

See you at 7:00!!!

Clare and Rene

Some changes to note

Hi all! Trust you are all enjoying the snow!

This coming Tuesday is our service project at St. Christopher.

Paul and Kerry are going on vacation with their kids (nice!!!!!).

January 25 - at Ben and Jane's house for the pot luck dinner.

February 1 - at Darryl and Jane's for our meeting.

Back to Paul and Kerry's on the 8th.

Thanks all.

Dec. Dates & Potluck Reminder

Hey all! Just a reminder that we're potlucking (is that a word? it is now!) this Sunday Dec. 12th at 3:30pm at Paul & Kerry's house. We'll aim to eat right at 5 pm. If you haven't yet signed up to bring a dish, please shoot me an email so we can figure it out!

Other Dec. dates are as follows:

Tues. Dec. 14th - Regular meeting at Paul & Kerry's house

Tues. Dec. 21st - St. Christopher's for service project

Then we're taking a break for Christmas. We'll resume in the New Year. I'm assuming Jan. 4th - but we'll confirm that and announce it.

Thanks!

Location Change for Next Week and Reminder

Hey all,

Just a couple of reminders. We are having a change in location for next week (Nov. 30th) and are meeting at Ben & Jane's. Their address is:

353 Monica Cr.

Burlington

Thanks for hosting us this upcoming week Ben & Jane!

Also, just a reminder that the deadline for the AIDS care kits is fast approaching. Completed kits need to be handed into The Meeting House on Dec. 5th. There will be an area set up in the crush space for you to drop them off. If you have a partial kit that you need help completing, please bring it to Home Church on Nov. 30th (next week).

Thanks!

AIDS Care Kit Contents

Hi all!

Just thought I'd post the updated content list for the AIDS care kits (this is different than what was on the sheet given out at Church). I think we discussed collecting them at our Nov. 30th Home Church meeting, or else you can turn them into Church on December 5th.

If you'd like any other info about the kits, you can visit this website

http://africa.themeetinghouse.ca/category/aids-care-kits/

2 large bars bath soap (in wrapper) *Provided by the kids in kidmax

2 large bars laundry soap (Some stores carry Fels Naptha ^®, Sunlight ^® or Zote ^® brands.)

2 hand-sized towels (medium weight, bright color) (approx. 46 cm x 61 cm/ 18″ x 24″)

1 set twin bed sheets with pillowcase (one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, one standard pillowcase) (option: 2 twin flat sheets, one standard pillowcase)

1 moisture-proof mattress cover (twin-size; fitted or flat)

1 box disposable rubber gloves (100-count; medium or large size; latex free)

1 container petroleum jelly (approx. 368 g / 13 oz; sealed in plastic bag)

1 container medicated body powder (e.g., Gold Bond; approx. 283 g / 10 oz)

1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40; assorted)

1 fingernail clipper (good quality)

5 small squeeze-tube toothpastes (approx. 130 ml / 6 oz; leave in box)

5 toothbrushes (adult size; leave in wrapper)

$100 to purchase Bibles and medicines for people living with AIDS, to train volunteers in basic home health care, and to provide food and travel allowances for volunteers. (Check to “MCC – AIDS Caregiver Kit”)

Thanks all!

November Dates - A little late

Hi Everyone! Here are the rest of the November dates.

Nov. 16th - Service Project at St. Christopher's

Snack - Suzy

Nov. 23rd

Worship - Cheri

Snack - Mary

Nov. 30th

Worship - Harriet

Snack - Gail

Also - some of us though it would be good to send a Christmas gift (monetary) to the child we sponsor through Compassion Canada. If you wish to contribute, we'll collect separately for it over the next couple meetings.

Thanks!