News and Events
The December issue of The Messenger is
available at all the entrances to the Sanctuary. The deadline for the January issue was December 17th. Submissions can be sent to pdale@trytel.com. ADVENT COIN BOTTLES Please
save your change for us! From now until
“White Gift Sunday”, January 4, 2009, the Christian Enrichment Committee will
be collecting loose change in support of Bethany Hope
Centre. Individuals wishing to obtain a
receipt can make their donation through their envelope givings. Simply mark “Bethany Hope Centre” on the
“others” line. CHURCH ENVELOPES FOR 2009 Church envelopes for your 2009 givings
are now available for pick up in the Gladstone Hallway. If you currently have envelopes, use PAR, or
if you give regularly (using the blue envelopes) please check as you likely
have a box of envelopes waiting for you.
If you don’t and would like some envelopes, please contact the church
office. HEADS UP
NOTICE OB Executive Monday, January 12th Property Trustees Tuesday, January 13th Jesus 24/7 resumes Wednesday, January 14th Bible Study resumes Tuesday, January 20th Official Board Monday, January
26th Session Tuesday, February 3rd Annual Meeting Sunday, February
15th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday, February 24th Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 25th IN FROM THE COLD Please
note that there will not be an In From The Cold on Saturday, December 27th
nor Saturday, January 3rd.
Many thanks to all those who volunteer their time to this important
ministry. May God bless you and yours
this Christmas Season. ANNUAL
REPORT It
is that time of year again! It would be
appreciated if all reports could be in the church office before January 14th. This will give me time to put the report
together, track down the missing bits and have the report ready for
distribution on Sunday, February 1st. The Parkdale Annual Meeting will be
held following the service on Sunday, February 15th. WHITE GIFT SUNDAY White Gift Sunday is on January 4, 2009. As we again celebrate the visit of the Wise
Men, our gifts will be used to bring hope and tangible assistance to the single
mothers and children at the Bethany Hope Centre, on Wellington Street. Toys and books appropriate for age five and
younger, new or used baby clothes, and hats, mitts or scarves for moms or tots
would be especially welcome. You may
also make a financial donation through the church. CARING
KITCHENS We are in need of items to keep our freezer stocked for needs as they
arise. Small casseroles, soups,
desserts and muffins are welcome. It
would be helpful to list the ingredients for the items. There is a small freezer inside the Tape
Hall Kitchen where you can place your items.
If you have any questions about your contributions please speak with
Barbara Faught. Thank you from the Pastoral Care Team. BRIDGE (1 pm in Memorial Hall) January 5, 19th Please let Val know if you
are attending. OFFICIAL BOARD EXECUTIVE The
Official Board Executive will meet in the Ladies’ Parlour on Monday, January 12th. The Official Board will meet
on Monday, January 26th. MARRIAGE
EDUCATION SEMINAR Couples planning to get
married in 2009 at Parkdale are asked to register for and attend this
seminar. It will take place on Saturday,
January 17th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Ladies’ Parlour. Contact Dr. Bailey with any questions. Please register through the office. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMEMORATIVE GOSPEL SERVICE January 18, 2009 – 10:30 am It is hard to believe that our Martin Luther King
Jr. service will mark its ten year anniversary here at Parkdale
United. In celebration of this,
our very special guest preacher will be Nontombi Naomi Tutu. Yes,
that is right, the third daughter of Nobel Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond
Tutu and his wife Nomalizo. Ms. Tutu was born in Krugersdorp, South
Africa and has lived in a number of African countries, the UK and is presently
living in Nashville, Tennessee. She has
served as a development consultant in West Africa and has taught at a number of
American Universities. She is a human
rights activist and an advocate for gender and racial justice. She is a much sought after speaker in
Churches, Universities and Conferences.
We feel privileged to have her come to Parkdale and Ottawa. Following the worship and light
refreshments, Ms. Tutu will be taking questions town hall meeting style in the
Memorial Hall. We will also be blessed once again by the Imani Gospel Singers directed by Marcia
Bailey. Spread the word and come early. CONFIRMATION/AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Dr.
Bailey, with the help of our congregational leaders, will be offering a
confirmation/affirmation of faith preparation process starting in January. It is a very important decision to publicly
affirm one's faith in God and to make a commitment to live that out in a life
of discipleship in relation to a congregation, in this case Parkdale. For further information please contact Dr.
Bailey. Merry Christmas And Happy New Years From the Parkdale staff We give thanks for the year that has
passed with its mixture of sorrow and joy.
The Love that came to Bethlehem has touched the world in many
different ways. May that same Love be
with you now to fill your heart and home and bring joy to you throughout this
wonderful time of the year. A very Merry Christmas to you all! We look forward to working with you in the
New Year. Troy, Ron, Khan, Jennifer, Jeff, Carole Barbara and Anthony 
Please see the bulletins, or contact the church for more information.