Fletcher Church
Fletcher Church
is conveniently located just 9 miles from Tilbury & 11 miles from Chatham.Merlin Church, 100 Aberdeen Street, Merlin, Ontario --519-689-4784 -- usual time of Worship is 11am on Sundays
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http://www.truthinhistory.org/the-welsh-revival-of-1904-1905.html The Welsh Revival of 1904-1905 Evan Roberts 1878-1951 - An Overview of the Welsh Revival of 1904/1905 The REVIVAL of 1904-1905 resulted in over 150,000 people converted and added to churches and chapels in Wales. Lives were TRANSFORMED! Lifestyles were CHANGED! Homes and families were HEALED! Churches were packed and on FIRE with fervour and zeal! All this happened when young people began to experience the reality of God’s divine power, and teams of young people, such as the one led by the most noted of the revivalist, EVAN ROBERTS and his revival party, travelled the country revolutionising the churches. 100 YEARS LATER ... COULD IT HAPPEN AGAIN? Here is love, vast as the ocean, loving kindness as the flood, When the Prince of Life my ransom shed for me His precious blood, Who His love will not remember, who can cease to sing His praise? He shall never be forgotten through Heaven's everlasting days. On the mount of crucifixion fountains opened deep and wide Through the floodgates of God's mercy flowed the vast and gracious tide, Grace and love like mighty rivers poured incessant from above Heaven's peace and perfect justice kissed a guilty world in love.
The Season Of Christmas
26 Dec. 2011 -- St. Stephen's Day; [Boxing Day origins]
31 Dec. 2011-- Hogmanay
`1 Jan. 2012 -- New Year's Day
`1 Jan. 2012 -- Sunday -- Christmas I
The Season Of Epiphany 2011
Wise men came, seeking Jesus. -- Wise people still seek Him.
We Three Kings Of Orient Are
Epiphany celebrates the visit of the three kings (Magi or wise men) to the Christ Child,
signifying the extension of salvation to the Gentiles
trivia: 10 Feb. 1840 -- Queen Victoria in 1840 launched the "original wedding dress" when she shunned royal silver for pristine white.
`8 Jan. 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Epiphany I -- Communion Sabbath
15 Jan. 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Epiphany II
22 Jan. 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Epiphany III
25 Jan. 2012 -- St. Dwynwen's Day [Dydd Santes Dwynwen] -- seen as something of a "Welsh Valentine's Day"
25 Jan. 2012 -- Burns Night: Fletcher Church held a Burns Night in 2008 and Burns Night 250 in 2009. No plans for it this year; find somewhere else if you want to attend a Burns Nicht.
26 Jan. 2012 -- Thursday -- 8:00pm, Bible Study at Fletcher resumes.
29 Jan. 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Epiphany IV
`2 Feb. 2012 -- Candlemas Day -- the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (St. Luke 2:22-41)
-- in USA & Canada, aka "Groundhog Day"
In the United Kingdom, good weather at Candlemas is taken to indicate severe winter weather later:
"If Candlemas Day is clear and bright, winter will have another bite.
If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain, winter is gone and will not come again."
`4 Feb. 2012 -- Saturday 6pm -- Community Pot Luck & fun night.
`5 Feb. 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Epiphany V
This week's weekly newspapers (2011) carried an article about the 1928 McLaughlin-Buick. I had never realised it, but two future Kings of Canada had toured Canada together. The 1928 model year McLaughlin-Buick is one of two Canadian custom-built cars for the 1927 Royal Tour of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) and his brother the Duke of York (later King George V1). The tour commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Confederation – also known as the Diamond Jubilee. The newspapers print b&w picture; the website shows colour.
12 Feb. 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Epiphany VI
18 Feb. 2012 -- Saturday -- Kent Annual UCW Gathering
19 Feb. 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Septuagesima
`1 March 2012 -- St. David's Day (Welsh)
`2 March 2012 -- Friday -- World (Women's) Day of Prayer -- for this area, _________________ is host this year. 7:00pm
`4 March 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Lent II
11 March 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Lent III
18 March 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Lent IV
25 March 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Lent V
`1 April 2011 -- Atheists' Day
`3 April 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Lent IV
10 April 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Lent V -- Communion
11 & 12 April 2011 -- London Conference UCW 49th Annual Gathering
13 April 2011 -- Wednesday -- UCW Muffin Party -- April 13: Muffin and baked good sale, Fletcher United Church, 22544 Merlin Rd from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All welcome, free will offering.
16 April 2011 -- Saturday - Zonta Travelogue, Italian Lakes
17 April 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Palm Sunday
17 April 2011 -- from Valetta Ch. Bulletin: "Palm Sunday April 17 - Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, Ridgetown Presents Ridge Players at 7:30pm. The presentation will also include performances by other musical groups from the local area. As always delicious treats, great fellowship will conclude the evening. Free will offering."
21 April 2011-- Maundy Thursday
Jesus, delivered for our offences
The Season Of "Easter" 2011
Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!! Alleluia!!!
30 April 2011 -- Saturday -- Roast Beef Supper at Fletcher Church, [advance tickets only].
`1 May 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Low Sunday God of the Second Chance: Thomas, who needed proof before he believed
Summer Schedule 2011
1 July 2012 -- Dominion Day; Canada Day
September
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
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`2 Feb. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Deborah & Terry -- birthdays
The Season Of Christmas
`1 Jan. 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Christmas I
`5 Oct.2013 -- 200th Anniversary of the Battle of the Thames and the death of Chief Tecumseh.
New Year's Resolutions
`1 Jan. 2012 -- New Year's Day, First Footing
BR>`1 Jan. 2012 -- Birth Sunday after Christmas; one Service for the Charge, at Merlin 10am; Donna Jean Pollard
13 Nov. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am
19 Nov. 2011 -- Saturday -- Roast Beef Supper at Fletcher Church, [advance tickets only].
20 Nov. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Christ the King / The Reign of Christ -- aka Stir-up Sunday.
The Saltire, The Flag of Scotland
4 Dec. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Advent II -- We Long For Peace
The Season Of Christmas
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23 April 2011 -- St. George's Day (English)
23 April 2011 -- Men's Breakfast In the Sunday School Room at the Merlin Church 8am until ?. "Come and join us. Learn some of the things that happened at the Men's Confernece in London March 5th. If you plan to attend please sign the sheet that is in the front entry way." 519-689-4784
24 April 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am Resurrection (Easter) Day God of the Second Chance
29 April 2011 -- Friday -- Marriage of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, April 29, in Westminster Abbey
29 & 30 April & 1 May 2011 -- London Conference UCW Westminster Weekend
`5 May 2011 -- from Valetta Ch. bulletin: "Thurs. May 5 - Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper at Valetta Presbyterian Church."
`7 May 2011 -- Saturday -- Doors Open Chatham-Kent 2011
`8 May 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am God of the Second Chance: The Prodigal Son, who wasted his life
15 May 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am God of the Second Chance: The woman caught in adultery
22 May 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am God of the Second Chance: Saul, who persecuted Jesus' followers
27, 28, 29 May 2011 -- RetroFest
29 May 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Rogation Sunday
29 May 1660 -- Oak Apple Day [1660 to 2011: 351st Anniversary]
29 May 2011 -- According to Valetta Church Bulletin: Sun. May 29 - Merlin United Church would like to welcome "WITNESS", Chuck Zuidema and Charlene Sluys at 7:30pm. You have heard a harp and flute. Come and listen to a guitar and flute. Free will offering. Refreshments to follow. for further details contact Larry Atkinson at 519-689-4953.
`5 June 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Ascension Sunday
`5 June 2011 -- 165th Anniversary of Valetta Presbyterian Church. Gordon Brown will be bringing the message. Sacrament of The Lord's Supper. Lunch & fellowship after. Invite your family and friends.
10 June 1921 -- birthday of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
12 June 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Pentecost aka Whit Sunday AND Communion
12 June 2011 -- Sunday -- Stewart Cemetery Decoration Day & Service
19 June 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Trinity Sunday
24 June 2011 -- COMMUNITY Weiner Roast Postponed to July 8-- activities begin at 7:30 pm; weiners (hot dogs) before dusk
26 June 2011 -- Sunday -- 9:30am at Fletcher
1 July 2012 -- Sunday -- Merlin Church, 10am
`8 July 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 10am
15 July 2012 -- Sunday -- Merlin Church, 10am
22 July 2012 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 10am
31 July 2012 -- Sunday -- Merlin Church, 10am
`7 Aug. 2011 -- Merlin Church, 10am
14 Aug. 2011 -- Fletcher Church, 10am
21 Aug. 2011 -- Merlin Church, 10am
28 Aug. 2011 -- Fletcher Church, 10am
`1 Sept. 2011 -- South Western regional seniors games being hosted in Chatham-Kent
`4 Sept. 2011 -- Merlin Church, 10am -- "Labor Day and the value of work"
`5 Sept. 2011 -- Labour Day, when Labour doesn't
11 Sept. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- "How to choose, and keep your friends" [the last of "sermons by request" for now]
14 Sept. 2011 -- Wednesday -- UCW Muffin Party -- The UCW are having a muffin party and bake sale on September 14, 2011 from 9:30 - 11:30 am. at Fletcher. Everyone welcome!
16 Sept. 2011 -- Friday -- Fletcher Session are hosting a pot luck supper Friday, September 16, 6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Bring food and fellowship.
18 Sept. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- the start of a new series with the theme "What if ...?" Just imagine, what would your life be like if: we really believed that we live in the Kingdom of God; Jesus really meant it when He talked about love, money, obedience, trusting God instead of worrying, and so on; each week we did just one thing to follow Jesus more closely. When we start asking "What if ....?", the possibilities are endless!
25 Sept. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am
25 Sept. 2011 -- Sunday -- I have heard that Sure Foundation might be ministering at Merlin Church this evening. If Larry would like the details on this page, would he please send me an email with the details. Thanks.
`2 Oct. 2011, Sunday -- Worldwide Communion and 128th Anniversary Communion at Fletcher -- 9:30am
`9 Oct. 2011 -- Thanksgiving Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am
16 Oct. 2011 -- Sunday -- Merlin Churchh Anniversary at 11 am
23 Oct. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am
28 Oct. 1995 -- Happy 16th, Michael. Congratulations!
30 Oct. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am-- Reformation Sunday
31 Oct. 2011 -- Monday -- Reformation Day
`1 Jan. 2011 -- Betty V. & Linda H. -- Birthday Greetings
`9 Jan. 2011 -- (Merlin) Ashten -- birthday
12 Jan. 2011 -- (Merlin) Doreen & Peggy -- birthdays
14 Jan. 2011 -- Kim V. -- Birthday Greetings
19 Jan. 2011 -- Mike & Sharron -- Anniversary Greetings
20 Jan. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Nancy -- birthday
21 Jan. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Larry & Doriene -- 50th anniversary
22 Jan. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Kristena -- birthday
25 Jan. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Edith -- birthday
29 Jan. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Sally -- birthday
15 Feb. 2011 -- Samara S. -- Birthday Greetings
16 Feb. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Eleanor & Joe -- anniversary
17 Feb. 2011 -- Steve & Linda V. -- Anniversary Greetings
18 Feb. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Donna & Jeff -- birthdays
19 Feb. 2011 -- Alan & Donna P.-- Anniversary Greetings
20 Feb. 2011 -- Donna P. -- Birthday Greetings
23 Feb. 2011 -- Joan A. -- Birthday Greetings
23 Feb. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Kay -- birthday
24 Feb. 2011 -- (Merlin) -- Melissa & Randy -- birthdays
6 March 2011 -- Jane F. -- Birthday Greetings
10 March 2011 -- Melissa J. -- Birthday Greetings
15 March 2011 -- Gary F. -- Birthday Greetings
18 April 2011 -- Judah S. -- Birthday Greetings
29 April 2011 -- Friday -- Marriage of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, April 29, in Westminster Abbey
29 April 2011 -- Don B. -- Birthday Greetings
23 May 2011 -- Mary Jane F. -- Birthday Greetings
27 May 2011 -- Glenda F. -- Birthday Greetings
30 May 2011 -- Anne L. -- Birthday Greetings
`9 June 2011 -- John L. -- Birthday Greetings
10 June 1921 -- birthday of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
17 June 2011 -- Marvin & Deloris -- Anniversary Greetings
18 June 2011 -- Kim & Jan -- Anniversary Greetings
25 June 2011 -- Jessica V. -- Birthday Greetings
2 July 2011 -- Reg F. -- Birthday Greetings
8 July 2011 -- Ephraim S. -- Birthday Greetings
9 July 2011 -- Bruce & Jane -- Anniversary Greetings
16 July 2011-- Steve V. -- Birthday Greetings
22 July 2011 -- Aleisha J. -- Birthday Greetings
2 Aug. 2011 -- Deloris StP. -- Birthday Greetings
3 Aug. 2011 -- Jim & Linda H. -- Anniversary Greetings
4 Aug. 2011 -- Don A. -- Birthday Greetings
9 Aug. 2011 -- Linda (Mrs. Elwin) V. -- Birthday Greetings
11 Aug. 2011 -- Elwin V. -- Birthday Greetings
19 Aug. 2011 -- Cliff V. & John S. -- Birthday Greetings
23 Aug. 2011 -- Dale S. -- Birthday Greetings
24 Aug. 2011 -- Joyce F. -- Birthday Greetings
27 Aug. 2011 -- Gary & Joyce -- Anniverary Greetings
31 Aug. 2011 -- Marvin StP -- Birthday Greetings
16 Oct. 2011 -- Mike S. -- Birthday Greetings
28 Oct. 1995 -- Happy 16th, Michael. Congratulations!
4 Nov. 2011 -- Taylor Moninger -- Birthday Greetings
4 Nov. 2011 -- Joe & Melissa J. -- Anniversary Greetings
5 Nov. 2011 -- Matthew V. -- Birthday Greetings
29 Nov. 2011 -- Linda (Mrs. Steve) V. -- Birthday Greetings
2 Dec. 2011 --Don & Joan -- Anniversary Greetings
21 Dec. 2011 -- John & Anne -- Anniversary Greetings
Emmanuel -- God with us
X-MAS or Christmas?
24 Dec. 2011 -- Christmas Eve 2011; Worship at Merlin Church
25 Dec. 2011 -- Christmas Day; the Nativity of our Lord -- Emmanuel, God with us.
26 Dec. 2011 -- St. Stephen's Day
31 Dec. -- Hogmanay
`2 June 2012 -- Announcement of plans for the central Diamond Jubilee weekend in 2012 -- www.royal.gov.uk -- The main programme will take place from Saturday 2nd June to Tuesday 5th June with celebratory activities throughout the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth. Further details of these events will be announced in due course.
`3 June 2012 -- Sunday -- ""At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats will muster on the River Thames in preparation for The Queen to lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It will be one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river: ..." [Source: http://www.thamesdiamondjubileepageant.org/]
16 June 2012 -- APPENDIX TO COURT CIRCULAR of 23 Nov. 2010: Notice is hereby given that in 2012 the date for the observance of The Queen's Birthday at home and abroad will be Saturday, 16th June.
`1 July 2017 -- 150th Anniversary of Confederation of Canada
Come Home, Come Home -- in 2011, all those who grew up in Fletcher or lived in Fletcher ... come, visit us in Church, come to our Wiener Roast, etc.
Come and visit us, come and worship with us. Let us meet and greet new folks.
Make and act on your "Resolution", not only New Year's Eve but any day of the Year.
Come Home, Come Home.
Archived Calendar of Events, etc. for 2010
E-mail us
4 Nov. 2011 -- Friday - Fletcher Church's 128th Anniversary
`5 Nov. 1605 -- Guy Fawkes Day
6 Nov. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church --
`8 Nov. 2011 -- Huge Asteroid to Pass Near Earth -- Asteroid 2005 YU55
11 Nov. 2011 -- 11am -- Service Of Remembrance -- Merlin Community Hall
"A Pittance Of Time" -- lyrics and YouTube
20 Nov. 1947 -- "At the wedding reception for Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatten on Nov. 20. 1947, 150 guests gathered at Buckingham Palace to feast on partridge casserole, the only meat not restricted by rationing in postwar Britain." -- http://www.buffalonews.com/entertainment/article387988.ece
The Season Of Advent 2010
Celebrating the coming of our Lord, Emmanuel (God with us);
born of the Virgin Mary, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God.
He Who came is Coming Again, but this time He is Coming to Reign.
27 Nov. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher, 9:30am -- Advent I -- We Gather In Hope
27 Nov. 2011 -- Sunday -- Valetta Church, 2:30pm -- Valetta, Fletcher & Merlin Communities' Carol Sing
St. Andrew's Cross
As of old Saint Andrew heard it
By the Galilean lake,
Turned from home and toil and kindred.
Leaving all for His dear sake.
30 Nov. 2011 -- St. Andrew's Day (Scots)
`2 Dec. 2011 -- Friday -- Community Living Chatham-Kent invites you to enjoy the sounds of the season at the Annual Christmas Concert, being held on Friday, December 2 at St. Paul's Congregational Church. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Admission is by a cash donation with all proceeds going towards support and services for people with an intellectual disability and their families in Chatham-Kent. For more information please visit www.clc-k.ca or call 519-352-1174.
`4 Dec. 2011 -- Sunday evening -- Christ Church in Chatham is hosting a Community Concert & Carol Sing on Sunday, December 4 from 7-9 p.m. The concert will feature the Christ Church Choir with special guest Molly Hamiton on Cello. Refreshments to follow in the church hall, and a free will offering will be received for Outreach for Hunger. For more information please contact the church office at 519-352-1640 or at churchoffice@christchurchchatham.ca
10 & 11 Dec. 2011 -- Saturday & Sunday -- Evangel Community Church presents: Rewriting Christmas. Performances will take place on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Evangel Community Church is located at 76 Sandys St in Chatham.
11 Dec. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Advent III-- White Gift Sunday
11 Dec. 2011 -- Sunday --
16 Dec. 2011 -- Friday -- Fletcher Church Pot-Luck Supper at 6pm followed by Concert.
18 Dec. 2011 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Advent IV -- We Gather In Love
18 Dec. 2011 -- The Chapelaires will be at Word of Life Church in Blenheim on Sunday, December 18 at 7 p.m. for an evening of Christmas music. Fellowship to follow, and a freewill offering will be received. For more details call 519-676-8036.
21 Dec. 2011 -- John & Anne -- Anniversary Greetings
Emmanuel -- God with us
X-MAS or Christmas?
24 Dec. 2011 -- Christmas Eve 2011; Worship at Merlin Church
25 Dec. 2011 -- Christmas Day; the Nativity of our Lord -- Emmanuel, God with us. Service probably at Fletcher and probably at 10an
26 Dec. 2011 -- St. Stephen's Day
31 Dec. -- Hogmanay
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