NEWSLETTER December 2011
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Pastor's Christmas E-Update: December 21st, 2011

All;

Last Sunday really was one of those special days!

Those of you who missed it, really missed a wonderful day of worship, celebration and fellowship.

Many parents were busy taking videos and pictures as our Sunday School were a real highlight in the morning service. Everything from the Shepherds Play, to the singing with Josh on the Piano, the French prayer wonderfully recited by Melissa and Jada, and a personal highlight young Rachael Adinkeah on the Violin all was truly wonderful. I would welcome receiving some of the pictures and videos that we can share them with others! A big thank you to Tracey and the Sunday School staff for all their dedication not only last Sunday but throughout the year.

The Worship team and our soloists were spectacular.

Sunday evening was a great time of carol singing fun, fellowship and of course food. Lots and Lots of food! I am full just thinking about it. Thanks to all who contributed their special dish everything from the traditional turkey and ham to rice and beans, noodle dishes and wonderful curry a reminder of our wonderful rich and diverse heritage as a congregation. Then of course there were all the desserts. I am getting full just thinking about it. Special thanks to Joyce and to the many helpers who made it a night to remember.

It was great to see new faces and some we had not seen for a while!

The celebration of His birth continues:

This Week:

Wednesday, 21st - Prayer Meeting - 7pm.
"Revelation 12- Christmas the Big Picture."

Christmas Eve, DECEMBER 24th, 7:00pm:
Candlelight Carol Service

Join Us as We Celebrate Christmas Together

Christmas Day - 10am.

New Year's Day "Celebration of the Lord's Supper" - 10am

(Please note there will be no evening service Christmas or New Year's Day
No mid week activities the week between Christmas and New Year's
Regular Timings resume January 8th)

Blessings;

Phil

The Rev. Philip C. Ralph, CD, BTh, MDiv
Pastor
Ajax Baptist Church
www.ajaxbaptist.ca

56 Angus Drive
Ajax, ON L1S 3C5
Phone: 905 683-4802

Attachments:            GAP International.pdf            Renewal Letter from the Pastor.pdf
 
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Ministries and Programs

Children:

Nursery
Care is provided for children from infancy to 2 years old during the Sunday morning service. This allows their parents the opportunity to enjoy the service.

Bible School
"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. Children between the ages of 3 and 12 are taught Bible stories in an interactive way, in classes according to specific age groups.

Vacation Bible School:
A week of Bible stories and fun activities for children in the summer

Youth
Young people between the ages of 13 and 19 gather at various times under the leadership of the Pastor and lay volunteers. They enjoy Monday evening Bible studies, special meals and outings together. They also do community service in a variety of ways. (No Monday evening Study during the summer and last 3 weeks of December)

Adults

"Renewal Prayer Time":
Drop in and pray when the pastor is in his office.

Bible Studies:

Sunday at 6pm and Wednesday at 7pm: led by the Pastor

Thursday morning Women's Study at 9:30 led by Bernice Lee.

Men's Ministry
Supporting each other through discussions, prayer and social events.

Women's Ministry
The goals of this ministry are, "To build each other up spiritually, so that we can encourage and serve each other, and prepare ourselves to reach out to others outside of the church." This is accomplished through weekly Bible Studies, monthly gatherings with focus on specific biblically-based topics, socializing, and personal prayer support, e.g. Heart Sisters.

Music Ministry
This includes singers, musicians, sound equipment operators, Power-point operators.

Prayer Meeting A time of singing, Bible study and praying for each other andbspecific prayer needs.

Ushers and Greeters: aka 'The Welcome Committee'.
Members and guests are greeted at the door by our greeters, and ushered into the Sanctuary by our ushers.

Family

Community Support
Collection of food and other items for distribution to those in need.

Library
A variety of Bible-based books for leisure reading for all ages. Bible study materials, biographies etc., as well as videos and DVDs; all available for lending.

Games Nights
Board games and snacks are enjoyed at unscheduled times throughout the year.

Movie Nights
Special movies are occasionally shared by the family at unscheduled times.

Seasonal Dinners and Social Evenings
Special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas are celebrated together as a church family.

Divorce Recovery
A seven-part workshop designed to provide individuals with 'tools' for growing emotionally and spiritually, through the devastating experience of divorce and separation.