Brand new TV mini series 'The Bible' airing tonight

There's a brand new TV mini series The Bible airing tonight on the History Channel 74.

Created by husband and wife team, Mark Burnett (producer of The Voice, Survivor, Celebrity Apprentice and Shark Tank) and Roma Downey (Touched by an Angel). This is a big production that retells Biblical stories from Genesis through Revelation. The mini series starts TONIGHT ... Sunday, March 3rd, and will bring your favourite Bible stories to life for five weeks!

Parents, here's a preview (above). It has been compared to a PG-13 film due to its portrayal of some Bible stories, so discretion is advised. Every episode will repeat on the History Channel during the week.

There has not been a production like this, probably since The Ten Commandments.  Mark and Roma are expecting millions of people worldwide will watch this series after it is released.

What Easter means to me ...

Today several of our playgroup Mums and preschoolers meet in my home, and we talked about the Easter story and how The Bible is God's love letter to each one of us.

We searched inside our tiny Easter eggs for hidden clues to the Easter story; and we found a cross, three nails and a stone.  These items remind us that the Bible says Jesus died on the cross for you and me.  The rest of our Easter eggs were empty; reminding us that Jesus rose again.  It's like a little chick that hatches from it's shell ... it's no longer inside the egg - the shell is empty, and the chick is alive!

Félix, one of our Shining Stars, volunteered to be wrapped like a mummy, (using a roll of toilet paper to symbolise the grave clothes of Jesus).  On Easter morning Jesus rose from the dead and He went to see his disciples and told them to tell people all over the world about him. He told them He was going to Heaven.

As a young girl I remember listening to stories from the Bible and being captivated that God SO loved the world that He sent His only Son, Jesus, into the world to die on the cross in order that everyone who believes in Him would receive Eternal Life (from the book of John, Chapter 3 verse 16).  As an adult I am even more captivated knowing that Jesus lived and died 2,000 years ago, and that He came not to condemn but to save which gives us hope.

I hope this Easter will hold a special blessing from the Cross of Jesus for you and your family.

Sheryl

Donate to help the people of Japan

Two of our lovely Mums from Shining Stars will be at Place Laurier, Quebec City this evening (near the Brunet pharmacy exit to Place-de-la-Cité).

Please stop by and say hello to Shinobu and Vivian as they work voluntarily with the Canadian Red Cross and the Japan/Quebec Association.

The Red Cross will be visible in the mall from Thursday evening through until Sunday.

From the Red Cross website ...

The Canadian Red Cross will send additional financial support as the needs of people affected by this disaster unfold. Canadians can continue to support Red Cross relief efforts by making a financial donation to the Canadian Red Cross Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami fund. Donations can be made online at www.redcross.ca/helpnow, at your local branch office or by calling toll free 1-800-418-1111.


Thank you.

Invitation to a "Blessings of the Cross" Bible study

Dear Parents,

You are warmly invited to a weekly Bible study at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evenings, beginning March 9th at 7:00pm.

The title of the Bible study is "Blessings of the Cross" and will focus on readings for each of the upcoming Sundays before Easter.

Please remember this is open to people who are not members of St. Andrew's and is a great opportunity to explore a little more about the Christian faith.

Event:    "Blessings of the Cross" Bible study


Date:      Wednesday evenings, beginning March 9th


Time:     7:00pm


Venue:   The Meeting Room in the Manse (next door to the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church building)

To find out more, phone Sheryl (T) 418 353 8243

Christmas Luncheon & Bake Sale: Saturday, November 27

Dear Friends,


You are warmly invited to join the annual St. Andrew's Christmas festivities!


Christmas Luncheon and Bake Sale
Saturday, 27 November
(Kirk Hall) St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Quebec city
11:30am to 1:30pm


All welcome!  Items are available for purchase from the Baked Goods Table, and there will be a small charge if you decide to stay on for lunch.

Lunch de Noël - Christmas Luncheon and Bake Sale

Kirk Hall, 45 chaussée-des Écossais (Vieux-Québec).

 

Soupe ou Chili, dessert, café ou thé.

7$ adultes 5$ enfants

 

Live music and Carolling 
with Eline Brock Sanheim and France Dupuis
Violon, violoncelle, mandoline, guitare

Click here to see the Philadelphia Opera at the Mall where singers in the mall are accompanied by the world's largest pipe organ ...


Christmas Eve at St. Andrew's begins at 7.30pm on December 24 with some wonderful music for all the family (more information to follow).


Come along and learn more about the Spirit of Christmas!


Christmas Hamper Campaign
St. Andrew's is a recognised drop-off point for non-perishable food items for the Christmas Hamper Campaign which continues to help members of the English-speaking community in need.  Please leave your donated food items in the box in the foyer of the church before Sunday, December 12.  


Alternatively, parents are welcome to bring food items to donate to the campaign to Playgroup on Thursday, 25 November.


Thank you.