Prayers - For Tintern's prayer list, check out our website www.tinternchurchofchrist.ca. The "Prayer Hub" button (top right corner or click here) is where you will find our list of prayers. You can also add prayers.
Condolences -
- Goldie Whitehead (sister to Ruby F and Lawrence W, mother of Jamie W) passed away September 20. Click here to read her obituary. Her funeral was on September 26 at the Thessalon Church of Christ.
- Lillian (Clint) Barnes (mother to Suzanne Knutson and aunt to Earl Clint) age 98, passed away on September 22, 2024. Click here to read her obituary. Her funeral service will take place on September 28.
Save the Date - Noel and Julie Walker will be hosting a wedding reception for Megan and Devin at the church building on Friday, September 27th at 7pm. All are invited.
Alumni & Friends Weekend - September 27-29, 2024 - Join us for a weekend of fellowship, fun, and celebration at Great Lakes Alumni & Friends Weekend, open to all alumni, friends, and supporters! This event isn’t just for graduates; it’s for anyone with a connection to our school and its mission.
The weekend will be packed with activities, including badminton and pickleball tournaments, the Laker BBQ, and the Homecoming Banquet, where we’ll honor Martha (May) Wells as our Alumna of the Year. There will be opportunities to reconnect with friends, enjoy worship together, and celebrate the legacy and future of Great Lakes. Bring your family, cheer on classmates, and take part in the open gym or Sunday’s worship service.
For full details and to register, visit bit.ly/AlumniWkd2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate, reconnect, and make lasting memories!
Mulch - Safe Tree Inc is giving away mulch in return for a donation to FEED Niagara of either nonperishable food or funds on October 3 & 4th. Registration is now open with pick up on the dates above at Safe Tre3 Inc located at 1250 Maple Street Fenwick. More information can be found at https://www.safetree.ca/mulch-for-meals. Please note this opportunity is open but requires prior registration.
Fenwick Men's Day - Men are encouraged to attend this event scheduled for October 5. It would be helpful to preregister at dandelionacres@gmail.com by September 28. Please note that there has been a change in the venue. It will be held at North Pelham Hall, 1710 Maple Street, Pelham, ON.
Camp Omagh - Two work days are scheduled to close up Omagh for the winter: October 5 & 12.
Anniversary Celebration - Lynn & Howard House's 60th Anniversary Reception 1:30pm to 5:00pm, Sunday, October 6 Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery 3210 Staff Avenue, Jordan, Ontario, L0R 1S0. For more details see the invitation below.
GLBC & GLCC AGM & Workshop - Both the Workshop and AGM on October 18 & 19 will be at Great Lakes Christian High School (4875 King Street, Beamsville). To register, visit www.glbc.ca. For more details see flyer below.
Rescue Sunday - On October 20 Beamsville will have a special video presentation about how God saved Ruth Z and a team from Highland Church of Christ (Memphis, TN) from a boat accident.
Song Leaders' Workshop with Murray Hibbard at St. Catharines Church of Christ on November 2, 2024. We invite men and women who want to enhance their song leading skills and/or encourage young song leaders and young people who would like to explore song leading as an avenue of service. Anyone who enjoys singing. See flyer below.
Great Lakes Christian High School -
- Thursday November 21st at 6:30 pm you are invited to attend our Open House featuring our Amazing Race, students explore the school while parents attend an info session! To Register: Click here
- Friday November 29th 8:00 am-1:30 pm Students are welcome to join our Shadow Day, a day to experience what high school is like as a Great Lakes Laker! (lunch provided). To Register: Click here
15th Annual Lynn Fee Team Pumpkin Food Drive! - Kicking off September 20th, and running until October 20th, once again, we're excited to partner with Hildreth Farms in support of Community Care of West Niagara and the Grimsby Benevolent Fund. Drop off your non-perishable food items or make a cash donation to support these amazing causes at Hildreth Farms (5529 Greenlane, Beamsville). As a thank you, you'll receive a FREE pumpkin! Your contributions make a huge difference in our community.
Donations for Camps - Donations for Camp Omagh and/or Strawberry Point Christian Camp can be made to Tintern. Mark your cheques or e-transfers (in the memo line) for which camp in particular you would like to support. Cheques or eTransfers not marked will go towards the General collection. With our partnership with Church of Christ Development Corporation (our mortgage holder), your donations will be matched - so you can double your impact!
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. This is the last Sunday in September to bring in school safe snacks. Also, let's think of our friends with food allergies/sensitivities (nut, peanut, dairy, gluten free). While grocery shopping for your family see what you can find. Any non-perishable items gladly accepted!
Participation - If you would like to participate in A/V ministry, song leading, praying, sharing communion thoughts, reading scripture, family time announcements or teaching/ helping in the Sunday School/Wednesday night program, please reply to this email or speak to Noel, Megan or Margaret.
Niagara Christian Gleaners - Niagara Christian Gleaners is an amazing, volunteer based ministry. We’d like you to consider getting involved and to come and join our army of volunteers. The opportunities abound and every volunteer makes a difference as we prepare nutritious dehydrated food aid for those who are in need - all across the globe. We operate a modern food plant located in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula. To learn more please visit our website: www.niagaragleaners.org.
Newsletters - Attached are the following newsletters:
- The Haven;
- Niagara Christian Gleaners;
- Village of Hope; and
- Habitat for Humanity.
What Are TINbits Praying For?
Kindergarten - Grade 2 Sunday Class (Sep 15)
Lydia: I’m thankful this week was good
Lucy: thankful that school was good
Eva: for more motivation and energy with school
Grade 3-5 Sunday Class (Sep 15)
Lucy: thankful that school was good
Eva: for more motivation and energy with school
Grade 3-5 Sunday Class (Sep 15)
Miranda: my sister
Claire: my friend Everly
Taryn: school
Knox: my Grammy
Aiden: family
Hailey: my family
Mr Steve: my parents
Mrs. Minter: my friend Teresa
Claire: my friend Everly
Taryn: school
Knox: my Grammy
Aiden: family
Hailey: my family
Mr Steve: my parents
Mrs. Minter: my friend Teresa
Kindergarten - Grade 5 Wednesday Class (Sep 18)
Claire - that picture day tomorrow (19th) goes well
Taryn - that I have fun at Fall Fair
Ruby - that I have a good week at school
Lucy - pray that Jesus saves everyone sins
Aiden - that school goes well
Knox - that I win the cross country race the day before my birthday
Elet - that I do well in my gr 5/6 split class especially in math
Lydia - praying the bump on my neck goes away
Hailey - that school goes well
Taryn - that I have fun at Fall Fair
Ruby - that I have a good week at school
Lucy - pray that Jesus saves everyone sins
Aiden - that school goes well
Knox - that I win the cross country race the day before my birthday
Elet - that I do well in my gr 5/6 split class especially in math
Lydia - praying the bump on my neck goes away
Hailey - that school goes well
Kindergarten - Grade 2 (Sep 22)
Lydia - that Hailey feels better
Lucy - thank you God for peaches and apples
Lucy - thank you God for peaches and apples
Grade 3-5 Sunday Class (Sep 22)
Claire - friends hangout goes well
Elet - have fun at birthday party
Aiden - fun at scout camp, cross country
Miranda - she has a good week
Taryn - school
Ruby - that cross country goes well
Knox - that he has a great birthday
Claire - friends hangout goes well
Elet - have fun at birthday party
Aiden - fun at scout camp, cross country
Miranda - she has a good week
Taryn - school
Ruby - that cross country goes well
Knox - that he has a great birthday
Upcoming Events:
Sep 27 Walker Wedding Reception 7pm @ Tintern
Sep 27-29 Alumni & Friends Weekend
Sep 29 The Chosen 4pm @ Tintern
Oct 5 Work Day @ Camp Omagh
Oct 5 Men's Day hosted by Fenwick
Oct 12 Work Day @ Camp Omagh
Oct 13 The Chosen 4pm @ Tintern
Oct 18/19 GLBC & GLCC Workshop & General Meetings
Oct 20 Celebration of Thanks
Oct 27 The Chosen 4pm @ Tintern
2024 09 24 The Haven - Our Deepest Gratitude for Your Support.pdf
2024 09 26 Harvest of Hope for a Thanksgiving in Lincoln.pdf
