Jan 29, 2025 eBulletin

eBulletin - Jan 29, 2026

Prayers - For Tintern's prayer list, check out our website www.tinternchurchofchrist.ca. The "Prayer Hub" button (top right corner or click here) is where you will find our list of prayers. You can also add prayers.

Please send your submissions for the eBulletin to tinternchurchofchrist@gmail.com.

Livestream - To join the livestream on Sunday's at 9:45am, click on the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TinternCofC

Kids Coin Collection - This Sunday is our coin collection. Our kids are going to help collect the money for the kids we are sponsoring. We are sponsoring two children through Christian Relief Fund, Gabriela Jordan (from Piedras Negras, Mexico) and Ambar Gonzales (from Tegucigalpa, Honduras) and also CityKidz in Hamilton. You can also e-transfer money to tinternpayables@gmail.com, in the message box be sure to let us know that the funds are for the kids collection.

Homestay Opportunities - Great Lakes Christian High School has some short-term visitors coming from Japan who are looking for a place to stay. The timeframe is March 18 to April 1. What a fantastic way to have a cultural experience in your home! If you are interested, please contact Tim Alexander (tim.alexander@glchs.ca) for details.

February CONNECT – Join us for our Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, February 8 at 6:15pm.

If you are able to bring a chili or help with drinks/chips, please click here. There are also sign up sheets on the back wall of the auditorium. We will watch the game, eat good food, and place our prop bets. There will be crafts and games available for the kids. (Please note: Sign Up Genius has changed how their page works. When you click on “Sign Up” at the bottom of your screen you will need to click on “Save and Continue". It will take you to a new page and you’ll need to fill out your name and then click on “Sign Up Now” and the process will be done.) Please reach out to Bethany Wirkkunen (bwirkkurkkunen@yahoo.com) if you have questions about food.
At halftime, we will do a devotional and then (unofficially) end. Those who want to stay for the rest of the game (and help clean up) are more than welcome to stay. We will be here until a winner is crowned!
We are still looking for a Clean-Up Coordinator. Someone who can stay until the end to help clean up and return the auditorium to its original setup.

Thank you for helping make this CONNECT event a success!

Wednesday Prayer Night - On Feb 11, all Wednesday classes will be combining for an evening of prayer over our building and each other. We will pray together as well as have the chance to move about the church at our own pace and pray over the different spaces. Prayer points and prompts will be placed throughout the building. We hope you can join us as we commit to submitting everything to the Lord (Philippians 4:6).

Fill a Freezer for Safe Families - This will be on Saturday Feb 14, 10am-12pm.

Please send Angela an email letting me know if you would like to host or volunteer.

If you would like to help with a financial donation to help purchase takeout containers and groceries, please give to Jodie, or e-transfer to Angela at ange-cook@hotmail.com. If you would like to make a meal for a family of 4 on your own. Please bring it to the building Sunday Feb.15

Between Life and Death Forum and Book Club - Last Sunday Noel announced our plans to host a community forum this October, hosting Dr. Kathryn Butler - author of the above book.

OFTEN, LIFE CAN CHANGE IN AN INSTANT AND HAS IN THIS CASE. Kathryn has had to cancel her commitment. She kindly recommended a Canadian doctor - Dr. Ewan Goligher, an ICU doc from Toronto General Hospital. Sandy has invited Dr Goligher who is able to join us on Friday, October 16th. He too has written a book; "How Should We Then Die?" Our plans continue, to host the Forum Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17.

Because a couple of people have already started reading Kathryn's book, our Book Club - will continue with the original plan to read "Between Life and Death, A Gospel Centered Guide to End of Life Medical Care" by Dr. Kathryn Butler.

We are still looking for 4 more people to purchase the above book and read the first few chapters by February 27, when we will gather at the church building to discuss. We will read the rest of the book by March 27 and meet again, 6:30 pm. at the building to discuss.

Please email Sandy with your interest. resillient979@gmail.com

Missions Ministry Update - A lot has been happening with our mission partners in the U.S., Japan, and around the world, and it’s been a while since we last met. You’re invited to join us for a brown bag lunch meeting on Sunday, March 8, after Bible classes where we’ll share updates and the latest news from our mission partners. Everyone is welcome—whether you’re part of the Missions Ministry or simply interested in learning more. For more details contact Don Rose or Jeremy Cook. We look forward to seeing you there!

Niagara Christian Gleaners - You are invited to join us for our annual Fundraising Dinner Weekend. The dates are Friday, 13 March 2026 & Saturday, 14 March 2026. It will once again be held at the beautiful West Niagara Agricultural Centre, 7402 Mud St W, Grassie, Ont. Doors open for the Silent Auction at 5pm and Dinner is at 6pm. Our guest speaker this year will be a representative from Hope and Healing International - one of our trusted distribution partners. Seating is limited. A free will offering will be taken. All proceeds go towards NCG’s Operating Expenses. Please reserve your seats through our website at www.niagaragleaners.org. Donations for our Silent Auction are also appreciated. They can be dropped off at the Gleaners any weekday morning. Questions/comments please contact us at ncgdinners@gmail.com.

Softball Team? - Are you interested in joining a Tintern team in a co-ed, slow-pitch, summer, softball league in St. Catharines? Games would be 1 week night a week running May through August. If we have 10 people interested, we will register a team! This league is for adults only (or those turning 18 in 2026). Let Megan or Devin know if you are interested! We would need to know by March.

Micah 6 - 60 days until the grand opening of the Webster Community Center.
(website: https://www.webstercommunity.org/)

Micah 6 Trip - We are headed to Micah 6 July 10-13 (Friday to Monday). We will be home Monday shortly after dinner time. The trip is open to anyone in the congregation! If you are interested in attending, please let Megan know.

Summer Camps

Camp Omagh - 2026 Registration opens soon. Camp dates can be found here. Click here to register for camp. Applications for summer jobs can be found here. Deadline is February 8, 2026.
Strawberry Point Christian Camp - Registration for Summer 2026 opening soon. Camp dates click here. Click here to register for camp. Applications for summer jobs can be found here. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
Camp Manitou - Mark your calendars: July 31st to Aug 5th 2026 is our next adventure to Manitou!

Picture Bulletin Board - Thanks to those that have sent in their new pictures. New pictures are on the bulletin board with more to come. Margaret is still collecting family pictures to update our picture bulletin board.

Mud Season - With the wet and/or snowy weather coming, the parking lot becomes muddy! Please wipe off your shoes when you enter the building on the mats provided. Parents, encourage your children to do the same. Also, the exit door at the back of the Fellowship Hall is not an entry door. There are no mats there to remove mud/dirt/snow from shoes. Please re-enter through the main doors. Thank you!

Nonperishable Items - Giving More - For the month of January we are collecting canned goods. Anything in a can or jar would be appreciated. Remember those with food sensitivities or allergies. Everyone is encouraged to participate!