Weekly Bulletin
December 15, 2024 Bulletin
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SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE
Join us this Sunday, December 15 at 9:00am and 11:00am in person. Our livestream will be available at 9:00am at https://www.facebook.com/linkchurchmedhat/live/
The Prayer Room will be available for families with babies and toddlers from 9am-10:20am. The room will be used for prayer from 10:30am-11:00am every Sunday. Families are welcome to go in there again at 11:00am
SAVE THE DATE
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services at 4pm and 5:30pm
December 29-One Service at 10am
December 24 – January 1: Church Office Closed (Office reopens at 9am on January 2)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
REMINDER PARENTS MUST PICK UP THEIR KIDS AFTER SUNDAY SCHOOL – Due to insurance reasons, we cannot release kids to older siblings or friends. Parents MUST pick up their kids after Sunday School.
CLASSROOMS:
DOWNSTAIRS
Little Explorers (babies up to 24 months) – the prayer room is available for parents and toddlers to use
Explorers (Ages 2 + 3)
UPSTAIRS
Adventurers (Ages 4 + 5)
Pathfinders 1 (Kindergarten + Grade 1)
Pathfinders 2(Grades 2)
Pathfinders 3 (Grades 3)
Jr. Trailblazers (Grades 4)
Trailblazers (Grades 5 + 6)
Explorers (babies up to 24 months) – the prayer room is available for parents and toddlers to use
Explorers (Ages 2 + 3)
5000 MEALS FOR THE MUSTARD SEED
In the month of December we have a goal to raise 5000 meals for the Mustard Seed here in our city. This is a great way to practise generosity with children, youth and as a church family. Each meal costs $5 and if you’d like to donate you can write “Mustard Seed” on your tithe envelope.The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. The Mustard Seed is a supportive haven where people can have their physical, mental, and spiritual needs met and grow toward greater health and independence.
NEEDING FOOD HAMPER DELIVERY DRIVERS
We are looking for delivery drivers for our food hamper ministry. If you are interested in helping out contact rhonda@linkchurch.org
LINK MINISTRIES:
MINI YOUTH
Mini Youth will resume in the New Year.
YOUTH
Youth Potluck
Wednesay, December 18 – 5:45pm-7:30pm
Grade 7-8: bring an appetizer
Grade 9-12: bring a main dish
Drinks will be provided
Semi-formal optional – feel free to dress your best
No Youth on December 25 or January 1. Youth resumes on January 8 at the church (no home groups in January).
Bible Study – Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-9:30pm at the Link
Youth is for grades 7-12. Any questions contact Pastor Josh at josh@linkchurch.org
YOUNG ADULTS (18-30ish)
Connect Group -Tuesday nights at 7pm
80 Spuce Close SE
Contact – Lysa Penney – (403)594-1431
Ugly Christmas/White Elephant Gift Exchange (gift under $10)
December 15 at 6pm
6 Rossview Court SE
MEN’S MINISTRY
Monday Nights at 7:00pm at the Link. This group is open to all men wherever you are at with your relationship with the Lord.
Contact Clark Kurpjuweit (403) 581-8972, clarkrenate@gmail.com
or Pastor Rick Aupperle (403) 700-7140, rick@linkchurch.org
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
The Tuesday morning group meets at 9:30am. They started a four week study on the Five Love Languages. They meet on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11am and childcare is provided. Please sign up on the church app.
The Tuesday evening group has started an advent study called “The Marvel and Miracle of Advent”. The study will run every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Any questions contact rhonda@linkchurch.org
LINK SINGLES
Save the Date! Link Singles Christmas Party
Friday December 13 @ 6:00pm
Potluck, Chinese gift exchange and games!
Bring your favorite dish, a $20 unisex gift and a board game to play
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you have a prayer request that you would like to add to our prayer chain please email prayer@linkchurch.org
Please check out our website at www.prayer.linkchurch.org to find out how you can become involved in the prayer ministry.
PRAYER
THURSDAY PRAYER – Thursday Prayer at 12:15-1:00pm in the Prayer Room.
SUNDAY MORNINGS – Our prayer room will be open Sunday mornings from 8:30am-9:00am for preservice prayer and from 10:30am-11:00am. This is available to anyone who would like personal prayer or for those who have been impacted by the message.
THE LINK CHURCH APP
We now have a new Link Church App. This is a great tool for giving financially to The Link, connecting with others, signing up to volunteer, and staying informed about events going on at the church. To download the App, follow the link below.
https://thelinkmedhat.churchcenter.com/setup
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for volunteers who would like to count attendance in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. If this is an area you would be interested in serving in, please contact alli@linkchurch.org
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
We would love to celebrate the birth of your baby. If you have recently had a baby, please go to the Church app and fill out the Birth Announcement form and we will be in contact with you. (Or click the picture below)
If you do not have the app, please email rhonda@linkchurch.org.
GIVING TO THE LINK
Online giving can be done through website – www.linkchurch.org or by e-transfer to give@linkchurch.org
The offering mailbox is located in the hallway outside of the Office doors
Thank you so much for your generosity!
Any questions contact Debbie Brandt at debbie@linkchurch.org
EMAIL DISTRIBUTIONS
We send out weekly updates and reminders. If you would like to be on this distribution list, please email alli@linkchurch.org and we will get you connected!
RIGHTNOW MEDIA
This is the Netflix of Bible Studies and best news is, it is FREE for you. To get an invitation sent to you, email alli@linkchurch.org
LINK STAFF
- Lead Pastor – Mike Landry
- Associate Pastor – Josh Smith
- Associate Pastor of Ministry – Rick Aupperle
- Receptionist– Alli Penner
- Treasurer – Debbie Brandt
- Children’s Ministry Director – Sherry Allen
- Pastoral Assistant – Rhonda Gould
- Custodian – Florante Robles
- Children’s Ministry Coordinator – Janelle Klassen
- Technical Director – Bruce Sparkes
- Worship Director – Tori Schneider
LINK BOARD MEMBERS 2024
- Chairman of the Board –
- Members: Pat Janzer, Terence Kowalchuk, Cindy Manley, Clark Kurpjuweit, Nick Paquin, Colin Desnoyer, Lacey Worth, Jurgen Schlenker