meets at the Farm Centre, 420 University Ave.

Charlottetown, PE Sunday mornings 10:00 am - 12:00 PM

May 19, 2013

My New Bag

by Nadine Zawacki

When we lived in Washington our church hosted a weekend conference. After a session late at night, the handle to my handbag broke. I was annoyed because I wasnt sure when I would get the opportunity to buy another one. I love variety in many areas of life, except my handbag. I get the same color or style every time. Its either black or brown (if Im feeling a bit adventurous), with two main compartments and a pocket for my cellphone. Tom and I made a quick stop at Wal-Mart. While there I asked him if he wouldnt mind me looking at the handbags. He was kind enough to humor me. I made a beeline for the same exact style and color bag I had at the time. My dear hubby came over to me and said, I believe God has a new bag for you. At that point I wanted to cry. I just didnt have the brainpower to think, much less try to hear God. I was exhausted from lack of sleep and the business of the weekend. He saw the frustration I felt. He went on to say, I think its red and God will speak to you through it. Is he nuts? Does he not know his wife? Red is not black or brown. I figured Id give it a shot. So I looked around and found a red bag. Its something I never would have bought for myself. Its pretty but Im not that bold in the bag department. I didnt sense any great revelation about it but bought it anyway. I took my new bag home and as I started to transfer the stuff from my old bag into the new bag. I felt Gods presence. I took some time to pray and when I looked at my new bag this is what God spoke to me Its a one-zipper bag instead of two because my role will be more defined. There was a snakeskin pattern on it. A snake sheds its skin and there was a new one underneath Gods shedding my old nature and a new one was waiting underneath. Its like new wine skin for the new wine He had for me. The red represented passion for Him and for the life that I once had. It also stood for His blood that was shed for me to have that new life and have it abundantly.The bag was bigger than what I usually get because the new thing was bigger than what Im used to. I felt He told me that passion, freedom and hope was mine that was His promise to me.That I would have renewed passion in my love for Him, my love for Tom, my love for my children and my love for His people. I would have freedom to express myself in the call He had placed on my life freedom to worship Him, to love Him, to be creative and be one with Tom. I would have hope that these are not mere words on a page but a promise. So, thank you Lord for your encouragement to me today. I will look upon my bag daily and be reminded of your love and promise for me.

Serving This Sunday

Greeters Ferne MacEwen & Laurie MacPhee Worship Team TBA SPEAKER Tom Zawacki Communion Preparation Bernice Gallant OFFERING COLLECTION Corrine, Karen G., Errol Sound TBA Media Nadine Zawacki Toddler Ministry TBA CHILDRENs Ministry TBA Prayer Ministry Teams TBA Clean Up - TEAM A John & Lori MacDonald, Blair & Chantale MacEwen, Nathan & Lindsay Metzger, Tom & Jill Shultz and Joel Hamming.

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Charlottetown Community Church & Surrounding Community The Presence of God That we Live Loved That we Live Love That we Live Supernaturally Jane Watts niece Healing, prompt medical care & comforting peace. Trevena MacLeods mother Healing, freedom from pain, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Melanie Taylors daughter Jessica Healing and lifted spirits. Jack McAskill A successful surgery, healing & recovery, lifted spirits & support. Donna MacDonald Healing, freedom from pain, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Lori McDonalds friend Jen Healing from cancer, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Karen Gallants grandson Oliver Healing and support for him and his family. Tracey Demeulenaere and her daughter Kelsey. Healing and recovery from Kelseys open heart surgery, support for her and their family. Marsha McAndrews father Bazil Healing and relief from pain related to back surgery. Marsha McAndrews mother Blood pressure to become more normal and comfort while dealing with stress.

CHURCH NEWS & GROUPS

CHURCH FINANCES Four Week Average Giving: $2,384.36 Four Week Average Needed: $2,000.00 Lets keep praying for God to supply all we need! Free Clothing Giveaway Saturday, May 18th at the Farm Centre Drop off gently used clothes at the Farm Centre on Friday, May 17th from 5:00-7:00 PM Volunteers needed: Set up, organize, clean up, trucks to transport leftover clothes to a thrift store. See Lindsey Perry for more information. Sign up today! MEDIA HELP We need additional Media Help with running video projector on Sunday mornings. Please contact Tom if you are interested. NEXT ELDERS MEETING Saturday, June 1st The elders are: Wayne & Natalie Simmons, Errol & Shelagh Campbell, Greg & Debbie MacKinnon, Garfield & Brenda MacDonald and Tom & Nadine Zawacki. Please feel free to contact us anytime with your thoughts, questions or ideas.

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER
Sundays 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. in the Farm Centre boardroom (second floor to the right at the top of the stairs). Anyone interested is welcome to join.

WORSHIP TEAMS If you have been thinking that you would like to take part in or lead worship on Sundays please contact John McDonald on Facebook, by email at [email protected], or call or text at (902) 213-0504.

The Sunday morning service requires a large number of volunteers. If you can help, put a note on the Facebook page, sign one of the sheets in the lobby, or mention it to Church Kidz If you are interested in volunteering in Childrens one of the leaders. Positions we are often looking to have help with are: OFFERING Ministry, contact Laurie MacPhee. If you COLLECTION, GREETERS, WORSHIP TEAMS, are interested in working with the Toddler CLEAN-UP TEAMS, KIDZ CHURCH & Ministry, contact Marsha McAndrew. TODDLER MINISTRY, PRAYER MINISTRY
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NEED TEACHERS & HELPERS! See Laurie MacPhee , Carolyn Read or Marsha McAndrew

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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There is lots going on, be free, go where the life is, family first. Church website is now updated with all activities.
Mens GROUP 6:00 PM, Wednesday, May 15th Location - Tom Zawackis Movie Night The Postman See Tom Zawacki for more information YOUTH GROUP 7:00 PM, Friday evenings Location - Carl & Sheryl Friedrichs This group is for teenage youth. For information, contact Carl or Sheryl Friedrich. MOMS & TOTS GROUP
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Spiritual Gifts Workshop WITH TOM ZAWACKI

** FREE!! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! ALL WELCOME.

A Charlottetown Community Church Group

10:00 AM, Wednesday mornings 7:00 PM, Thursdays Contact Michelle Barton or Trevena MacLeod LOCATION! for location Faithworks Centre, 1288 Loyalist Road, North Wiltshire This week is - Introduction to Visions ** Bring a notebook and a Bible.

LADIES BOOK CLUB POSTPONED FOR SPIRITUAL GIFTS WORKSHOP!

IN OUR AREA

Habitat for Humanity PEI looking for volunteers Habitat for Humanity is always looking for volunteers to help with the construction of homes, in the ReStores, on their committees and in the affiliate offices as well. If you are interested in becoming part of their volunteer team, or would like more information, please contact Emily at (902) 367-3041 or [email protected]

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Part of the Vineyard Network in Canada P.O. Box 1081 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4

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Our desire is to be a community of grace that presents Jesus in a relevant way reaching our city and beyond with the love of God.

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CAN SUNDAY DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD BANK Weekly, a box is placed in the lobby to collect donations for the Food Bank or for families that we recognize are in need. Any non-perishable items are greatly appreciated.
Pastor Tom Zawacki (902) 892-5001 [email protected] www.charlottetowncommunitychurch.com

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