


| ALPHA COURSE Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course meets once a week, for 10 weeks (sometimes only 7). Each session typically includes: an intriguing talk (often on video), small group discussion, and in some cases, an amazing weekend getaway halfway through the course. At each session, people enjoy laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile... questions like: Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? What came first, the chicken or the egg? Alpha has become a worldwide phenomenon, now in 164 countries. Over 16 million people have come to explore the meaning of life. St. Barnabas' Alpha Program will be continuing January 16th, 2012 at 6 pm. For a flyer, please click here. To learn about the Alpha program, please click here. Please contact us if you would like further information. (information taken directly from alphacanada.org) |
| BIBLE STUDY Bible study meets Monday night at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend! Bible Study will resume later in the year. ALPHA is currently occurring Monday nights! Our last session began Monday, October 16th as we studied "The Prodigal God" – a 6-part study series. As we strive to love one another,and to love God, what can we discover about living in a way that is more rich and meaningful? Explore this key question with us, via the “Prodigal God’ discussion and presentation series! Please contact us if you are interested in attending or would like more information. A new session of Bible Study will begin in the new year. |

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| Coming Up in 2012! More details to follow closer to the dates! Pasta Dinners- the first Monday of each month Sunday, March 25th- Car Rally! Approx. 2 hours in length, followed by dinner. $10 per person, plus meal after. Teams of 2-4 people. Beginning at 3 pm from the church. Contact Kelly or sign up on the form in the foyer/narthex with your team. Payment is due on March 25th. All are invited to attend! April- Heritage Village and Colasantis Games Night! May- Wine Tour! Annual Spring Sale June- Group Picnic at St. Andrew's, LaSalle Golfing at On the Green- Virtual Reality and Mini Golf July- Pelee Island Picnic at the River (Deanery wide invitation) August- Toledo Zoo Trip Afternoon in Greektown September- Wagner's Orchard Trip Carpooling- Farm Tour (organized by Town of Tecumseh) October- Lunch on Boblo Island and Corn Maze in LaSalle November- Frankenmuth Snowflake Bazaar December- Living Nativity |
| February 2012 Events (click here for a printable calendar) Thursday, February 2nd- Men's Prayer Breakfast, 8 am at the Roast n' Toast on Ottawa St. Cards, Craft n' Chat, 7 pm in the lounge. All are welcome! Monday, February 6th- All you can eat Pasta Dinner! 5- 7 pm in the hall. Including salad, bread, drinks, and dessert. New price- Adults $7.00, Children under 5 years $3.50. All are welcome! 7:30 pm- ALPHA! Wednesday, February 8th- Pollyanna's, 7 pm in the lounge. Thursday, February 9th- Men's Prayer Breakfast, 8 am at the Roast n' Toast on Ottawa St. Friday, February 10th- MOVIE NIGHT!! 7 pm in the lounge. Please bring your own beverages. Popcorn will be provided. We will be watching the animated kid-friendly movie "RIO". All are welcome to attend- bring your friends and family! Sunday, February 12th- SERVICE IS AT 10 am at St. Aidan's on Wyandotte Monday, February 13th- ALPHA- 7 pm, Supper at 6 pm Tuesday, February 14th- 7 pm- Friendship Circle Meeting Wednesday, February 15th- Parish Council Meeting, 7 pm in the lounge. Thursday, February 16th- Men's Prayer Breakfast, 8 am at the Roast n' Toast on Ottawa St. Friday, February 17th- St. Andrew's Quiz Night! 7 pm. Click here for more information. Saturday, February 18th- Altar Guild Work Bee for Easter, 2-4 pm Sunday, February 19th- 8 am- BAC Breakfast and Meeting 3 pm- Group Skating with the Deanery at Charles Clark Square, Downtown, including snacks at All Saints! Skating beginning at 3pm, Chili Dinner at 5 pm, Games to follow at All Saints. Click here for more information! Monday, February 20th- ALPHA- 7 pm, Supper at 6 pm Tuesday, February 21st- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner, 5-7 pm in the hall. Click here for more information! Wednesday, February 22nd- Special Ash Wednesday Services- 10 am and 6 pm Holy Communion Services Thursday, February 23rd- Men's Prayer Breakfast, 8 am at the Roast n'Toast on Ottawa St. Sunday, February 26th- Scouts Parade during the regular 9:15 am service. Monday, February 27th- ALPHA- 7 pm, Supper at 6 pm |


| The Praise Group The Praise Group meets every Wednesday at 6 pm in the church. New members are always welcome! |
