Mud Season - With the wet and/or snowy weather, 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!

Congratulations - McKayla R had a little boy on January 17 James Andrew weighing 8.5 pounds. Both mom and baby are doing well.

Condolences - Lawrence's brother John passed away January 19, 2025 at the age of 85. Click here to read his obituary.

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.  

Picture Bulletin Board - Thanks to those that have sent in their new pictures. There's still time to send Margaret a recent family photo. It could be from the summer, the fall or perhaps even during the past holiday season.

Fellowship Groups and Life Groups Questionnaire - We are gathering information about small groups at Tintern. Please look for a poll in your email this past Monday (January 27) regarding Fellowship Groups and Life Groups. If you didn't get the email please contact Margaret.

Update from Joel Osborne in Mito Japan - Greetings from the church in Mito Japan.  I had asked Tintern members to pray for the new apartment building being built next door to our church building. We've had a family with twin girls come 3 different times for worship and other events including this Christmas, but we also had a jr high boy (in Canada, he'd be in Grade 9) who did an exchange program in Canada and was housed with a Christian family and went to church with them. Through that, he became interested and he came to our Christmas worship & potluck, as well as for our New Year's worship, and then two other times. He has begun studying the bible with Hiro, Seika and I and hopes to do so about once a week. Please continue to pray for there exciting opportunities

We are excited about a potential student exchange program between Ibaraki Christian and Great Lakes. The principal of the Christian Highschool in Ibaraki will be travelling to visit Great Lakes in May this year. We'll keep you posted on what God is up to there. We look forward to the mission team visiting in October and participating in our annual congregational retreat. Please continue to pray for our work here.

Joel Osborne

Vacuum - Sellina Masumbuko is looking for a vacuum cleaner, preferably one with a hose. If anyone has one they would like to donate please contact Geoff Taylor 289-253-9443.

Family Day Skate - On Monday February 17 at 9:30am you are invited to a free family skate at Bill Burgoyne Arena and lunch afterward at St. Catharines Church of Christ. Please RSVP by Feb 7th.

Bible Day Camp Planning Meeting - If you are interested in helping coordinate Bible Day Camp this year, join us for our first meeting on Sunday, Feb 9, immediately after class in the Wednesday Adult Classroom, and bring your lunch!

2nd Annual Chilli Cook-Off (and Superbowl Watch Party) - Everyone is invited to join us at the building on Sun Feb 9th starting at 5pm!  Bring some side dishes or snacks to share or you can enter in our Chilli Contest (see below). We have lined up a panel of "secret chilli judges" to award a "Critic's choice" award for the best chill as well as awarding a "People's Choice Award" to the chilli that receives the most votes.

We'll also have the "Prop bet Contest." Will TSwift make an appearance? What colour Gatorade do they have on the sidelines? What team scores the first touchdown? Make all your predictions and see who gets the most right!

We'll pause at half time to have brief devo together and have a great evening of fellowship together. If you would like to enter the chill contest email Noel by Saturday Feb 8 with your name and the Flavour of Chilli you're preparing. We'll make labels and make sure we've got space for your special batch when the chill is served at 530pm. If you have any other questions reach out to Noel. See you then.

February Connect - Next month's Connect event is on Saturday, Feb 15th from 4 - 6:30pm. We will be joining the free, public skate at the Fleming Centre that begins at 4. We have a meeting room booked from 4:30 - 6:30 during which we will serve pizza. Bring a friend and come skate / eat!

Today's Teens Conference - On Sat, Feb 22, TRUTH is headed to the Today's Teens Conference at Bramalea Baptist Church in Brampton. The conference is an interdenominational, "unique one-day provincial gathering focused on equipping and inspiring youth & youth workers to effectively reach and disciple the next generation with the message of Jesus." We are leaving from the GL parking lot at 7am and returning about 7:30pm. The cost is $40, which includes dinner (but not lunch). See their website for more information like the schedule and breakout session options: https://www.todaysteens.ca/ and see Megan if you have any questions.

Provincial Election - Tintern is a polling site for the February 27 provincial election. If you are interested in working the election you can contact Robert Ciarlo by phone at 289-968-9294 or preferably by email at RO_ed070@elections.on.ca 

Micah 6 Trip - This year's trip to Micah 6 will be May 15-18 (leaving in the evening on the 15th and returning late on the 18th). Anyone is welcome to come. If you'd like to join, let Megan know by March 9. If you have any questions, please see Megan.

Sunshine Suitcase - Thank you to all who contributed so generously to the Sunshine Suitcase for Tereasa. Items have been delivered to Anna Lise as of Monday. If you missed out on the deadline and would still like to contribute, please email Anna Lise directly at annalise.zavitz@gmail.com 

Niagara Christian Gleaners - You are invited to join us for our annual Fundraising Dinner Weekend. The dates are Friday, 21 March 2025 & Saturday, 22 March 2025. 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 Samaritan’s Purse Canada - 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.

Camp Omagh - Online registration begins February 15. See image below.  Also here are some Special Events--Save the dates

April 18 - June 15 Tuck Time Sundays, congregational visits

May 3, 10-11am Bless Camp Omagh Prayer Time @camp

June Work Days, specific dates TBA

July 6, Sunday Open House/Family Day BBQ, 3-6pm

Aug 3, Sunday Singspiration Sunday, 5-8pm

Sept/Oct Work Days, specific dates TBA

 

It's just not Omagh without YOU!

Strawberry Point Christian Camp - Registration for Day Camp opens on February 3, and the rest of the camp sessions will open on February 10!

As we transition to a new website and booking system, we’re excited to make your registration experience smoother. We appreciate your patience as we work through any small hiccups along the way.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Strawberry Point Christian Camp this summer! Stay tuned for updates and reminders—registration is just around the corner!

www.strawberrypointcamp.com 

WAVES AGM - Below is the Save the Date flyer for the WAVES AGM for Saturday May 24, 2025. More information will follow when it is available. If you have any interest in assisting in planning this meeting, please let Dianne G know.

Nonperishable Items - "Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry." Psalm 146:5-7(a)   Tintern will continue to collect non-perishable items. For the month of February please bring in birthday items. Think cake mixes, icing, candles, sprinkles and cupcake papers. Any non-perishable items gladly accepted!

Newsletters - Attached are the following newsletters: 

K - 2 Sunday Class 

Lydia: that my Grammy's birthday goes well
Ms. Tamara: That Trent and Owen have a good start to their new semester

Ruby: for a safe drive to Sawyer's game
Claire: that my car is okay
Aiden: thank you for a fun time at my friend's house
Elet: that driving goes well
Knox: thank you that I got to to go Crabby Joes
Hailey: praying for family

Feb 2      Kids Worship

Feb 8      Men's Breakfast 8am @ Tintern

Feb 9      2025 Bible Day Camp Planning Meeting noon @ Tintern

Feb 9      Super Bowl Chili Cookoff 5pm @ Tintern

Feb 15    February Connect Event 4pm @ Fleming Centre