The Goat

VILLAGE UPDATE

Just letting people from THE VILLAGE know that Heather and i will be on vacation for the last couple weeks of August, and that there are no official meetings scheduled until September (check back for details). BUT, feel free to get together without us...leave comments here for others to see if you want to make informal plans. Both Second Cup and QQ Teashop are close to where we usually meet and are cool places to hang out (at the corner of King & Marion).

Have a good rest of the summer, and we'll see you in September!

Mike & Heather

New Wine in Old Wineskins

A really good question came up this past week at THE VILLAGE about the meaning of Jesus' parable about new wine in old wineskins. The interesting thing is that Jesus tells the parable after Jesus is questioned about the fasting practices of his disciples, as opposed to the those of the Pharisees and John's disciples (Matthew 9:14-17 / Mark 2:18-22 / Luke 5:33-39).

Take some time to consider these passages for yourself, and we'll revisit this parable in the nearer future.

Synopsis of the Four Gospels

This past week at THE VILLAGE, we took a look at the Gospels: teachings OF Jesus & stories ABOUT Jesus. In case you were looking for an online synopsis like the one we used on Sunday (shown above), here's a link:

http://www.utoronto.ca/religion/synopsis/meta-4g.htm

To get the passages to line up correctly, simply click on the coloured books (which indicate that another Gospel has a parallel passage).

NEW VILLAGE LOGO!

SUNDAY AUG. 13TH @ 8PM

So, we meet again...this Sunday. More details coming soon, but just thought you'd like to know that we're good to go at THE VILLAGE.

Sending out a message...

Just letting you all know that this holiday weekend, THE VILLAGE will not be meeting. We'll be starting things up again on Sunday, August 13th...same time, same place. It was awesome to hang out with everyone at this past week's games night, and we look forward to continuing our time of worship/study/fellowship together next weekend!

Peace,
Mike & Heather

YOUR UP-TO-DATE REPORT

Just letting you know that we have raised $5.50 so far for our goat...only $144.50 to go. SO, whenever you have spare change/cash, bring it along to THE VILLAGE, and your donation through World Vision will make a difference in the lives of people from another community. Thanks for your help!

This Sunday @ THE VILLAGE

SUNDAY, JULY 30TH @ 8:00PM, WE'LL BE HAVING OUR MONTHLY YOUNG ADULTS SOCIAL...THIS TIME AROUND, WE'RE GOING TO BE PLAYING SOME GAMES, AND JUST HAVING SOME TIME TO HANG OUT.

SEE YOU THERE!

July 23rd @ THE VILLAGE

Having covered most of the Older Testament genres, before jumping into the New Testament, this week at THE VILLAGE we'll be taking a look at the book of Jonah...specifically, the first two chapters of Jonah. If you can, please read chapters one and two beforehand (they're short), and you'll be good to go.

See you then - Mike & Heather

Raising Money for Methuselah

Starting this week, THE VILLAGE is starting to raise money to buy a goat through World Vision's gift catalogue. We've nicknamed it "Methuselah" and he/she will cost $150. SO, anytime you have change/cash, please make a donation so that we can help another community in need. And check back here once in a while to see how much has been raised, as we'll be tracking our progress. For more information about this outreach, hit up www.worldvision.ca.

Mike & Heather (& Methuselah)

IT'S ON...

THE VILLAGE returns this Sunday night @ 8pm...same place (96 North Oval, Hamilton), but we'll be taking a little break from our regular material (i.e. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth).

Whether or not you've been able to come out to THE VILLAGE yet, we'd love to see you there!

Peace,
Mike & Heather

nothing official for the ninth, but...

...feel free to get together informally as THE VILLAGE if you're looking for something to do on Sunday night. If anyone has any ideas, leave a comment below. But if nothing happens, we're back on for Sunday, July 16th @ 8:00pm.

SUNDAY, JULY 2ND @ 8PM

WISDOM:

This weekend @ THE VILLAGE we'll be taking a look at the genre of WISDOM. Check out chapter 12 in HOW TO READ THE BIBLE FOR ALL ITS WORTH (pp. 225-248), and if you want to read something directly from the Bible, read a few chapters from Proverbs or Ecclesiastes.

Happy Canada Day (on Saturday), and we'll see you @ THE VILLAGE.

Mike & Heather

Preview 4 Sunday @ THE VILLAGE

I: Let the bad color not be seen. It attracts them.

II: Never enter the woods. That is where they wait.

III: Heed the warning bell, for they are coming.

THE SUNDAY NIGHT MOVING PICTURE SHOW

This Sunday @ THE VILLAGE, we'll be having a movie night...8pm, 96 North Oval. Bring your favourite snack (drinks will be provided), and this will be a great opportunity to bring out your friends. The movie is still being decided on - and we're open to suggestions - so check back sometime this week to find out what we'll be watching!

FAITH | ARTS | JUSTICE

If you're interested in hearing some great speakers and bands, have a passion for worship and the arts, and a concern for justice and peace in the world, you might want to consider checking out NIDUS this year...August 4-6 @ Bingemans Park (Kitchener). This year, their justice theme is to STOP AIDS. There are a number of different rates (i.e. whole weekend versus single evening or day passes), and more information is available at their website: www.nidus2006.ca

If this is something you want to plug into, leave a comment below, or let us know at one of our regular VILLAGE meetings.