Update on Tereasa Mansfield - The prayer request has been updated on Tintern's Prayer Hub. If you would like to send Scott and Teresa some encouragement please contact Margaret for their address.

CCWN Christmas Hamper & Angel Program - Tintern has joined with CCWN to provide Christmas gifts and gift cards for those who are needing support. If you would like to participate please take a tag or two from the Christmas tree in the front foyer. Please do not wrap items. However, gift bags and tissue paper are gladly appreciated. ALL items must be returned to the Christmas tree by Wednesday December 4. Another option would be to make a cash donation to Margaret and she will purchase items from the tree. Thank you for helping Tintern Give More in 2024!! 

INVITATION TO PRAY THIS SUNDAY - Prayer can sometimes feel like a very private thing for us. In fact, there are many places in the Bible where we are told to pray in quiet: “Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace." Mt 6:6  But we are also encouraged to pray together. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another - Hebrews 10  OR  “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” – 1 Timothy 2:1
PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER AND OUR WORLD IS IMPORTANT.  Humbly, I feel sometimes there are a lot of prayers not being heard when we are together on Sundays. I suspect we all have matters of the heart that remain silent. In preparation for prayer time this Sunday, you will be invited to give a few brief words of a prayer request that is important to you that would benefit by the simple strength in Numbers. 

Update on Jason, Cintia and Brian - Everyone is on their way back to Namwianga and will likely be there by the time you read this note. Let us thank God for his care in this case. Brian’s surgery was a success although he had a rough time the first few days. He will require recurring care for the rest of his life but for now everything went very well. It turns out that Cintia was not feeling well while they were there, and she also had surgery in South Africa. She had a cyst removed. While it is not a blessing to have a cyst, it was a blessing that she was able to have the surgery while in South Africa. Thank you, Lord, for these blessings.

Great Lakes Christian High School -

GivingTuesday - GivingTuesday is a global movement dedicated to giving back. It’s a special day following Black Friday and Cyber Monday that shifts the focus from shopping to supporting. This movement celebrates generosity in all forms—whether it’s donating, volunteering, or simply spreading kindness to those in need. Great Lakes Christian High School is thrilled to participate in GivingTuesday for the fifth year in a row! This year we are raising money to further enhance our programs and provide exceptional opportunities for our students. Your support helps us continue our mission to equip students to seek, serve, and become like Christ.
To donate online, visit bit.ly/GL2024GivingTuesday. If you would like to donate by mail, please send your cheque to: Great Lakes Christian High School, 4875 King Street, Beamsville, ON L3J 2J1 (Be sure to indicate “GivingTuesday” on the cheque.) For questions about GivingTuesday or anything related to Great Lakes, contact us at development@glchs.ca or 905-563-5374 x. 253.Thank you for being part of this movement and helping us make a difference in the lives of our students!  

December Friday Night Connect - Save the date, December 13th, for Friday Night Connect. There will be a progressive dinner ending at the Fireside Room in Vineland. To make this evening a success, we will need hosts and guests! There will be a signup sheet and more details next week. Stay tuned for details, and see Laurena Tallman if you have any questions. 

FREE Live Nativity Experience! - Hosted by the WellSpring Community Church at 370 S Pelham Rd, Welland. Witness the unfolding events that led up to the birth of Jesus in a memorable dramatized retelling of the Christmas story. This walk through Bethlehem is a family friendly event filled with exciting perspectives, live animals, and some humour along the way. Come with family and friends to this unforgettable experience. After the 20 minute tour you can visit and enjoy a hot drink & some Christmas goodies.
Saturday, December 7th from 5:30pm-8:00pm
Sunday, December 8th from 5:30pm-8:00pm
(Last tour leaves at 7:45) Register to streamline your waiting time and secure a spot in the tour! Please note: tours will be open to non-registered participants, but the wait time for walk-ins may be longer due to capacity. Register here: t.ly/LUFNS 

Picture Bulletin Board - It's time to update the family pictures on Tintern's picture bulletin board. Send Margaret a recent family photo. Could be from the summer or the fall or perhaps even during the upcoming holiday season.

 

Giving More in 2024 - “Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.”  Isaiah 58:10  Together we can make a BIG difference! For the month of November we are collecting spices or condiments or baking ingredients (flour, sugar etc.) or cooking oil. While grocery shopping for your family, see what you can find. Any non-perishable items gladly accepted!

Niagara Christian Gleaners - Open House - Saturday December 7, 10am – 2 pm  Niagara Christian Gleaners is inviting you to join us in celebrating the completion of our new expansion. This expansion is due to the incredible support we get prayerfully, financially and our many volunteers.  We hope to meet many of you as we celebrate our ability to bless more people with the gift of food. 6251 Spring Creek Rd Smithville

Newsletters - Attached are the following newsletters:

Lucy: for everyone, because I love everyone
Lydia: that Hailey feels better because she is a little sick
Ms. Tammy: to have good parent/teacher interviews
Ms. Lauren: my leg to get better because I hurt it while playing soccer

Gr 3-5 Sunday Class

Knox: to have a good game today
Hailey: for family
Aiden: that the football games go well

Nov 24        The Chosen 4pm @ Tintern

Nov 27        WAVES Fall Luncheon 12:30 @ GLCHS

Nov 29        GLCHS Shadow Day

Dec 4          Return the CCWN Gifts

Dec 6 & 7    GLCHS Play (see above)

Dec 8          The Chosen 4pm @ Tintern

Dec 13        FNC - see above for details

Dec 14        Men's Breakfast 8am @ Tintern

Dec 15        2025 Proposed Budget Meeting (during adult class)

Dec 15        The Chosen 4pm @ Tintern

Dec 22        Celebration of the Season 6pm @ Tintern