Tuesday, December 19, 2017 7:30 pm to 9:30pm Carolling
A casual evening of carolling and cookies (or any kind of Christmas treat). We’re going to gather at Walton for 7:30pm and head off for some local carolling – words will be provided, just bring your enthusiasm and Christmas spirit. When our voices start to fade, we’ll retire for refreshments nearby (location tbc).
December 24th 4:00pm • Storyteller Service 5:00pm & 6:30pm • Family Serivces 10:00m • Candleight Services [Details]
December 25th – Come as you are! 10:00am [Details]
Winter Video Study – Anxious for Nothing
5 weeks stared Monday, January 8 7:15pm – 8:45pm Bronte Hall [Details]
KNIT ONE… PRAY TOO…. PURL THREE…..
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will gather together the first Thursday of each month in Bronte Hall 1:30-3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come out to be part of this Ministry, a time of fellowship, prayer, laughter and creativity. Patterns and supplies provided, just bring your loving heart and willing hands. For more info, speak to Cathy Winn, through the Church Office. < Read More >
We know how hard it can be to get out of the housed with babies and toddlers sometimes, let alone make it to church. We’re here to give you a well-deserved break! Walton’s nursery offers a safe space for your little one to play under the careful supervision and nurturing care of our staff and volunteers. Nursery care is available during the 9:30 Family Service for babies and tots under the age of 3.
Junior Youth Group
Friday, December 22 – we are watching a movie at the church!!
“SMILE!” Photographs may be taken throughout our services, programs and special events, to be used on our website, print media, or social media channels. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know by contacting the Church Office.
Thank you — White Gift Service
Thank you Lori and Kimberley Kirkpatrick and all the children, youth and Sunday School children, Junior and Youth Choirs, Stephanie & Linda, involved with the White Gift Service play, “Glory to God in the Highest,” last Sunday. Thank you to the Walton Family for their generosity with the White Gifts brought forward. Thank you to Kathy Morch for sharing her skills and hours and hours of work to help the Sunday School Banners, Christmas Carols, come to life, here in the Sanctuary. Kathy, along with the help of the Sunday School Children (and teachers and parents), created banners of some of the favourite Christmas Carols sung through this special season of Advent and Christmas. Thank you to everyone who donated Christmas fabric through the year, to be used on our wonderful banners. Thank you to Michelle Lockhart for backstage help, and Kelly Thomas for the wonderful, delicious snack between services to recharge the children for the second service. Last but not least, thank you to Alison King and Val Waldron for their coordination of the White Gift Service and bringing it all together for a service praising God, and the great gift of His Son, Jesus. As we continue our journey to Christmas, please help us to remember God’s gift of Jesus to each one of us, let us give thanks and share his hope, peace joy and love this Christmas season.
Cookie Walk
Walton’s U.C.W. were overwhelmed with the generosity and spirit of our amazing congregation. The cookies and squares were simply beautiful and we received more than ever. A huge thank you to everyone who donated such wonderful, delicious cookies and those who came to purchase their box(es) of cookies to support the U.C.W. U.C.W. raised $1, 240.00. Thanks to the Junior Youth Group and their Leader who put all the boxes together and decorated a number of cookies for the Cookie Walk. Thanks to The Fruit of the Vine ladies who came and helped set out the trays, and thanks to the ladies who helped with the planning and came at the beginning and stayed until the very end. Our Annual Cookie Walk was started by Henny Degenhardt 45 years ago, and some of Henny’s family came to celebrate this 45th Anniversary. In loving memory, we missed our long-standing chair lady, Shirley Walmsley.
Walton Welcomes You postcards — share with your friends!
The Christmas postcards are available around the church, please help yourself to some to pass out to your friends and neighbours, welcoming them to take part in any or all of the activities happening here at Walton.
Requests with thanks from the Worship Committee
Ushers needed for Christmas Eve & Day Services
Christmas Eve and Day are special family times . . . rather than scheduling for these dates, we hope that those who are available will offer to serve. If you would like to pitch in to help usher or drive for the Christmas Eve and Day services, please sign up on the poster at the Welcome Centre or email Margaret via the office. New volunteers will be partnered with those who usher regularly as we’ll need about 30 people to cover all the services!
Usher and elevator attendant 2018 Schedules have been e-mailed
Usher and elevator attendant 2018 Schedules have been e-mailed and copies are available to pick up at the Welcome Centre.
News from the Outreach Committee
Thank you for participating with such warm hearts in Sock It To Me Sunday and the Mitten Trees; as well as our Personal Care Kits. We want to tell you all about the influence you have had through your donations!
You pelted us with 536 pairs of socks – these were given out as follows: • 200 placed in donated mugs with a lip balm to be given out at the Wesley Centre Sunday Dinner we served on November 19th • 85 to Wesley Christmas Store; 61 to Kerr Street Mission for the teens After School/Homework Program; 100 to Kerr Street Mission for their Pyjamas and Socks Christmas Program • 75 to Outreach Committee for Personal Care Kit use • 15 delivered to Shifra House with Lip Balm • after the count, 20 more pairs will be delivered to the Lighthouse Shelter on December 18th when we serve dinner.
Well done Walton! More than 550 pairs of socks donated. We are told that the most asked-for item by marginalized people is – socks!
The Mitten Tree Crop was overwhelming – 522 pieces (hat/mitts or scarf/mitts counts as one). • Wesley Christmas Store 136 Scarves, 60 Gloves/Mitts, 243 Hats • Kerr Street Mission 31 Hats/Mitts Sets • Lighthouse Shelter 30 pairs of Adult Gloves/Mitts • Open Doors Program 22 pairs Gloves/Mitts.
Many people will stay warmer this winter thanks to your donations.
To top this off – 24 Personal Care Kits have been delivered to Kerr Street Mission – 12 each Ladies’ and Mens.
We will continue to deliver as long as you choose to donate; what else to say except that your generosity is heart-warming – you give meaning to our Outreach work – and, again, thank you. If you have any questions, please contact any member of the Outreach Committee or the church office.
Jelly Jars – Reuse/Recycle!
If you have leftover jelly jars and have no need for them our Jam /Jelly makers do. Please drop off your clean jars to the Church Office. Thanks so much!!
Red Pepper Jelly by jERRY and Sam’s Relishes
Available in the Church Office – $4.00 per jar. All proceeds to Walton Treasury to fund programs and ministries.
DO YOU HAVE SURPLUS ENVELOPES OR PAPER (ANY COLOUR??)
If you have any blank paper (any colour) your company is discarding, the Church Office can make good use of the paper. We can always us 8½ x 11 or 8½x14. if you have access to any spare paper, please contact the Church Office. We can use plain business envelopes (or window envelopes) with address labels, we cover over the previous name. Thank you!
BABY BLANKETS
Beautiful handmade baby flannelette blankets are available for $25.00 through the Church Office. Various colours and patterns are available. Partial proceeds to the Walton Treasury
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 7:30 pm to 9:30pm Carolling
A casual evening of carolling and cookies (or any kind of Christmas treat). We’re going to gather at Walton for 7:30pm and head off for some local carolling – words will be provided, just bring your enthusiasm and Christmas spirit. When our voices start to fade, we’ll retire for refreshments nearby (location tbc).
5 weeks stared Monday, January 8 7:15pm – 8:45pm Bronte Hall [Details]
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day!
December 24th 4:00pm • Storyteller Service 5:00pm & 6:30pm • Family Serivces 10:00m • Candleight Services [Details]
December 25th – Come as you are! 10:00am [Details]
KNIT ONE… PRAY TOO…. PURL THREE…..
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will gather together the first Thursday of each month in Bronte Hall 1:30-3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come out to be part of this Ministry, a time of fellowship, prayer, laughter and creativity. Patterns and supplies provided, just bring your loving heart and willing hands. For more info, speak to Cathy Winn, through the Church Office. < Read More >
We know how hard it can be to get out of the housed with babies and toddlers sometimes, let alone make it to church. We’re here to give you a well-deserved break! Walton’s nursery offers a safe space for your little one to play under the careful supervision and nurturing care of our staff and volunteers. Nursery care is available during the 9:30 Family Service for babies and tots under the age of 3.
“SMILE!” Photographs may be taken throughout our services, programs and special events, to be used on our website, print media, or social media channels. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know by contacting the Church Office.
Thank you!
Christmas Banners
Thank you to Kathy Morch for sharing her creativity, talents and skills, and hours and hours of work to help the Sunday School Banners. Christmas Carols come to life this morning, here in the Sanctuary. Kathy, along with the help of the Sunday School Children (and teachers and parents), created banners of some of the favourite Christmas Carols sung through this special season of Advent and Christmas.
Cookie Walk
Walton’s U.C.W. were overwhelmed with the generosity and spirit of our amazing congregation. The cookies and squares were simply beautiful and we received more than ever. A huge thank you to everyone who donated such wonderful, delicious cookies and those who came to purchase their box(es) of cookies to support the U.C.W. U.C.W. raised $1, 240.00. Thanks to the Junior Youth Group and their Leader who put all the boxes together and decorated a number of cookies for the Cookie Walk. Thanks to “The Fruit of the Vine” ladies who came and helped set out the trays, and thanks to the ladies who helped with the planning and came at the beginning and stayed until the very end. Our Annual Cookie Walk was started by Henny Degenhardt 45 years ago, and some of Henny’s family came to celebrate this 45th Anniversary. In loving memory, we missed our long-standing chair lady, Shirley Walmsley.
Walton Welcomes You postcards — share with your friends!
The Christmas postcards are available around the church, please help yourself to some to pass out to your friends and neighbours, welcoming them to take part in any or all of the activities happening here at Walton.
Requests with thanks from the Worship Committee
Ushers needed for Christmas Eve & Day Services
Christmas Eve and Day are special family times . . . rather than scheduling for these dates, we hope that those who are available will offer to serve. If you would like to pitch in to help usher or drive for the Christmas Eve and Day services, please sign up on the poster at the Welcome Centre or email Margaret via the office. New volunteers will be partnered with those who usher regularly as we’ll need about 30 people to cover all the services!
Usher and elevator attendant 2018 Schedules have been e-mailed
Usher and elevator attendant 2018 Schedules have been e-mailed and copies are available to pick up at the Welcome Centre.
News from the Outreach Committee
Thank you for participating with such warm hearts in Sock It To Me Sunday and the Mitten Trees; as well as our Personal Care Kits. We want to tell you all about the influence you have had through your donations!
You pelted us with 536 pairs of socks – these were given out as follows: • 200 placed in donated mugs with a lip balm to be given out at the Wesley Centre Sunday Dinner we served on November 19th • 85 to Wesley Christmas Store; 61 to Kerr Street Mission for the teens After School/Homework Program; 100 to Kerr Street Mission for their Pyjamas and Socks Christmas Program • 75 to Outreach Committee for Personal Care Kit use • 15 delivered to Shifra House with Lip Balm • after the count, 20 more pairs will be delivered to the Lighthouse Shelter on December 18th when we serve dinner.
Well done Walton! More than 550 pairs of socks donated. We are told that the most asked-for item by marginalized people is – socks!
The Mitten Tree Crop was overwhelming – 522 pieces (hat/mitts or scarf/mitts counts as one). • Wesley Christmas Store 136 Scarves, 60 Gloves/Mitts, 243 Hats • Kerr Street Mission 31 Hats/Mitts Sets • Lighthouse Shelter 30 pairs of Adult Gloves/Mitts • Open Doors Program 22 pairs Gloves/Mitts.
Many people will stay warmer this winter thanks to your donations.
To top this off – 24 Personal Care Kits have been delivered to Kerr Street Mission – 12 each Ladies’ and Mens.
We will continue to deliver as long as you choose to donate; what else to say except that your generosity is heart-warming – you give meaning to our Outreach work – and, again, thank you. If you have any questions, please contact any member of the Outreach Committee or the church office.
Christmas Memorials
Anyone connected with the Walton congregation has the opportunity of making a special Memorial Gift to Walton at Christmas time. These Memorial gifts will all be listed in a special bulletin on Sunday, December 17th, 2017 and dedicated at the 9:30am & 11:00am service. Suggestions of memorials this year are: red or white poinsettias or white mums, and donations to the Walton Benevolent Fund (see next page for the write up) Please contact the Church office to make your donation, whether it be Flowers or Benevolent Fund donations, so they can be listed in the bulletin as part of the dedication. The deadline for your donations to be included in the December 17th, bulletin, is 9:00am Tuesday, December 12th, we would not want to miss putting your gift in this special bulletin, so please contact the Office as soon as possible office@waltonmemorial.com
WHAT IS THE BENEVOLENT FUND?? HOW DOES WALTON HELP PEOPLE?? There have been requests to explain what this fund is all about. Many people are not even aware of its existence. It is a confidential fund, managed by Rev. Gill, with help from some other staff, to help people in need due to illness, unemployment, or some un-expected accident, setback, or tragedy. Every year it helps people in the congregation in need through financial and material assistance. It also helps those in the community and occasional transients who stop by the Church looking for assistance. This fund helps any youth/adult in the congregation who cannot afford to attend a retreat, or church event, that involves a cost, plus special organization needs in the community from time to time. The money for this fund comes from 2 main sources. The largest is the Christmas Memorial Program (see Christmas edition of the Waltonian, and above notice on Christmas Memorials), and individual donors throughout the year. All gifts to this fund receive a tax receipt. The work of the fund remains highly confidential to allow for anonymous support of people in need. For more information, please speak to Rev. Gill 905-827-1643 or email office@waltonmemorial.com
Jelly Jars – Reuse/Recycle!
If you have leftover jelly jars and have no need for them our Jam /Jelly makers do. Please drop off your clean jars to the Church Office. Thanks so much!!
Red Pepper Jelly by jERRY and Sam’s Relishes
Available in the Church Office – $4.00 per jar. All proceeds to Walton Treasury to fund programs and ministries.
DO YOU HAVE SURPLUS ENVELOPES OR PAPER (ANY COLOUR??)
If you have any blank paper (any colour) your company is discarding, the Church Office can make good use of the paper. We can always us 8½ x 11 or 8½x14. if you have access to any spare paper, please contact the Church Office. We can use plain business envelopes (or window envelopes) with address labels, we cover over the previous name. Thank you!
BABY BLANKETS
Beautiful handmade baby flannelette blankets are available for $25.00 through the Church Office. Various colours and patterns are available. Partial proceeds to the Walton Treasury
Monday, October 16th 7:15pm – 8:45pm Bronte Hall [Details]
Fruit of the Vine
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:45 pm to 9:15pm 4Cats Art Studio
“Fruit of the Vine” – a Walton Church group focused for all women in their 30s, 40s and 50s. We meet once a month to get to know each other and build a sense of community among women at Walton. All are welcome and we’re looking forward to having the time to connect (away from the bustle of after church).
Our next event is Wednesday, October 18th at 7:45 pm at the 4Cats Art Studio for an evening of pottery painting. Advance payment required. [Details]
Fall Bible Study – Jesus the Reason
8 weeks stared Thursday, October 5 10:15am – 11:45am Bronte Hall [Details]
Annual Coat Drive
Saturday, October 14th gently used coats will be redistributed @ St. Dominic’s Church 10:00am to 2:00pm
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will gather together the first Thursday of each month in Bronte Hall 1:30-3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come out to be part of this Ministry, a time of fellowship, prayer, laughter and creativity. Patterns and supplies provided, just bring your loving heart and willing hands. For more info, speak to Cathy Winn, through the Church Office. < Read More >
“SMILE!” Photographs may be taken throughout our services, programs and special events, to be used on our website, print media, or social media channels. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know by contacting the Church Office.
FOOD SHARE FOOD BANK.. THANKSGIVING DRIVE
For some families who have jobs, their minimum wage does not allow them to get to the end of the month before they get to the end of the money. Your generous support is much needed. Your food items will help these families from now until the end of the winter. For the next few weeks you will see specially decorated boxes at all entrances of the church. Please donate each week up to and including October 8 th . Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. They are used to buy perishable food items. Please donate through your envelopes or church office, clearly noting “Foodshare Food Bank Donations”. You can also visit the Foodshare website at: www.OakvilleFoodBank.com to get more information about our current needs.
Do you like to bake?
Homemade treats are always popular! We need a few more muffins and loaves for our Wake Up with Walton breakfasts. These are held on the 1st Sunday of November & December from 8:45 – 9:15am. Please drop off muffins or loaves in the kitchen by 8:45am Sunday morning & join us for breakfast! Extra help serving is always appreciated too! “The Worship & Membership Committee”
Do you or someone you know need a ride to church?
We have a dedicated team of volunteer drivers and will be happy to get you to church and home again. Please call the office at 905 827-1643
Can you drive others occasionally? We are also looking for extra occasional standby drivers.
Coffee Hosts needed on Sundays!
We are in need of extra coffee hosts to join our dedicated team. This involves working in groups of 2 or 3, arriving at 9am to put on the coffee and set up before going in to the service. Leave the service a little early so you are ready to serve from 10:30 – 11am. Clean up will be quick with our brand new dishwasher! All instructions are provided and you will be placed with an experienced volunteer. Please contact Nicole, our Coffee Coordinator through the church office.
HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS NEEDED
Walton’s Junior Youth will again be creating a Fun House for the annual family Masquerade event. If you have any new, or used, Halloween decorations that you can donate, please drop them off in the church office or contact Susan Derrah at junioryouth@waltonmemorial.com. Please only donate decorations that you do not need returned! Thank you.
“GLIMPSES OF THE PAST”- A Memoir- by Dr. Douglas Walmsley
is now available for purchase through the Walton Church Office. This fascinating life story of well known and respected resident of Bronte, and member of Walton, is a Walton Fundraiser. This 140 page professionally printed book, recently released, includes stories of the 30's, the R.C.A.F., the War, the Medical Years, the Bronte Years and an Epilogue of short essays. The cost is $15. each, with all the monies going to the Walton General Fund to support the Walton Music Budget.
Jelly Jars – Reuse/Recycle!
If you have leftover jelly jars and have no need for them our Jam /Jelly makers do. Please drop off your clean jars to the Church Office. Thanks so much!!
Red Pepper Jelly by jERRY and Sam’s Relishes
Available in the Church Office – $4.00 per jar. All proceeds to Walton Treasury to fund programs and ministries.
DO YOU HAVE SURPLUS ENVELOPES OR PAPER (ANY COLOUR??)
If you have any blank paper (any colour) your company is discarding, the Church Office can make good use of the paper. We can always us 8½ x 11 or 8½x14. if you have access to any spare paper, please contact the Church Office. We can use plain business envelopes (or window envelopes) with address labels, we cover over the previous name. Thank you!
BABY BLANKETS
Beautiful handmade baby flannelette blankets are available for $25.00 through the Church Office. Various colours and patterns are available. Partial proceeds to the Walton Treasury
• Junior Youth Group – 7:00pm [Details] • Senior Youth Group – 7:00pm [Details]
Silent Art Auction
September 17 to October 2, 2017 In Bronte Hall [Bidding Details]
Spirituality Workshop
September 2017 7:15 – 8:30pm (Bronte Hall) [Details]
“Sock it to Me” Sunday
September 24, 2017 9:30 and 11:00 Services Sanctuary [Details]
Fruit of the Vine
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:30 pm Coach and Four
Introducing “Fruit of the Vine” – a Walton Church group focused for all women in their 30s, 40s and 50s. We meet once a month to get to know each other and build a sense of community among women at Walton. All are welcome and we’re looking forward to having the time to connect (away from the bustle of after church).
Sautrday, Septmeber 30th7:30pm Pay what you can [MOre Details]
A Gregory Cross Nanoknife Treatment Benefit Concert will be held at Walton United Church on Saturday, September 30th, 2017, at 7:30pm, presented by The Ault Sisters and Friends. Greg, a long-time Walton Choir Member, was recently diagnosed with terminal Pancreatic cancer. The only treatment available is IRE/Nanoknife Technology, which was not available or funded by OHIP in Canada, forcing Greg to seek treatment in England at a considerable cost of over $60,000. This Concert is to raise funds to help Greg pay for the cost of this life-extending treatment. All proceeds from the Concert will be donated to the Gregory Cross Nanoknife Treatment Trust Account. Admission to the Concert will be “Pay What You Can” – no donation is too large or too small! Please come out to the Concert and help support Greg’s fight against Pancreatic cancer!
Fall Bible Study – Jesus the Reason
8 weeks starting Thursday, October 5 10:15am – 11:45am Bronte Hall [Details]
Annual Coat Drive
Thursday, October 14th gently used coats will be redistributed @ St. Dominic’s Church 10:00am to 2:00pm
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will gather together the first Thursday of each month in Bronte Hall 1:30-3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come out to be part of this Ministry, a time of fellowship, prayer, laughter and creativity. Patterns and supplies provided, just bring your loving heart and willing hands. For more info, speak to Cathy Winn, through the Church Office. < Read More >
Yoga – Mon. 6:00pm in Bronte Hall Centering Prayer – Mon. 7:15 in the Boardroom Cubs – Mon. 7pm Gym Venturers – Mon. 7pm Youth Hall
Tuesday Quilters – Tues. 9:30am in the Bronte Hall Morning Out — Tues. 10am in Youth Hall [Details] Happiness Now! Book Study – 9:30 -11am in the Boardroom [Details] Worship & Membership Committee meeting – Tues. 7:15pm in Bronte Hall All are welcome! Happiness Now! Book Study – 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Boardroom [Details]
Wednesday Scouts – Wed. 7pm Gym Guy’s Night Out — Wed. 7:30pm at Bronte Harbour Yacht Club [Details] “Broadway and Disney Favourites” — 7pm Sanctuary – Linda Fletcher and Gregory Cross’ students perform
Thursday Thursday Morning Bible Study — Thurs. 10:15am in Bronte Hall [Details] Brownies — Thurs. 6:45pm in Bronte Hall Junior Choir Practice – Thurs. 7:00-7:45pm in the Boardroom. [Details] Youth Choir Practice — Thurs. 7:00pm-8:00pm in Sanctuary [Details] Chancel Chor Practice — Thurs. 8:00pm-9:30pm in Sanctuary [Detials]
Friday Junior Youth Group – Fri. 7:00pm-9:00pm — Putting Edge in Oakville [Details] Senior Youth Group – Fri.7:00pm-10:00pm in Bronte Hall [Details]
This is the last week for Photo Directory pictures!
