Coming up

• We will take just a few minutes at the end of the service 28 October to vote on the final draft constitution. Please take the time to download and review this document in advance as no time will be allowed for discussion on this day. Feel free to email Steve Rathje with any questions you have, but please be aware that no further changes will be made to the draft constitution before voting.
• The Pastoral Team will recommend elders during the service 28 October, to be voted on 18 November.
• 2 volunteers are still needed to help with Lil' K for the month of December. Due to the Christmas holiday this will be a shorter semester than usual, so a 3 week commitment is all that is needed. Sign up now to spend three weeks before Christmas laughing, singing, and serving the lil' kids in our community.
• Remember all the great stories from last year's mission trip to Dublin, Ireland? Our team built relationships, served the locals, talked about Jesus, tried some new food, and had a great time. Are you interested in going this year? If you would like to spend 1 or 2 weeks this Spring serving people in Dublin in some very practical ways, contact Dave Miller.
• Prayer Night is this Friday, 7:00 pm at the Blazinas. Contact Max and Lynda for info or directions.

On the web

• Check out this week's Sermon Notes to find out why you should memorize the Lord's Prayer and come to Prayer Night.
• Know someone who would make a great pastor at Tapestry? Click here to make a recommendation.

Voting
The moment we've all been waiting for is here, and it turns out it's a lot of work! The excitement of establishing a constitution, selecting elders, and calling a pastor comes with the hard work of reading documents, voicing concerns, hearing concerns, praying for God's direction, and voting. We don't vote often here at Tapestry, but when we do, it's about something important. The whole church needs to be involved in choosing a pastor, choosing elders, and agreeing on our constitution, because these are things that will affect us all. We're making a lot of decisions at once, and it can start to feel like all we do is vote on things around here. When it does, try to remember that these are decisions we won't get to vote on again for a long time. God has put you here at a time when you can be an important part of forming Tapestry. I hope that you'll make the time to examine these issues, ask good questions, and vote. The whole church will be better off because you did.

-Nick

Thanks to everyone who helped serve Thanksgiving dinner at the Airdrie Smitty's. $1000 and lots of food was raised for the Airdrie Food Bank!

Coming up

• We will discuss the draft constitution and vote on whether to accept it immediately following the service this Sunday. Please plan to stay late and take part in this foundational process for Tapestry Church. You can download your copy of the draft constitution here.
• The Transition Team is beginning our search for a new pastor, and they'd like your help. Do you know someone who would make a great pastor at Tapestry? Recommend a candidate by filling in this form and submitting it to Steve Rathje and the Transition Team.

On the web

• Check out this week's Sermon Notes to find out what Mary and Martha have in common with the Good Samaritan.

Coming up

• There will be no prayer night tonight (Friday) due to Thanksgiving weekend.
• There will be no youth this Saturday for Thanksgiving weekend, but there will still be youth Bible study Sunday morning before church.
• The whole church is invited to enjoy a free Thanksgiving dinner at the Smitty's in Airdrie on Monday, 8 October 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Non-perishable food items and cash will be collected for the Airdrie Food Bank. If you know you'll be there for dinner, or if you'd like to help serve Airdrie by helping with the meal, please contact Heather Bush.
• Due to scheduling conflicts we will begin our Sunday service in Tuscany 30 minutes early at 10:00 am on the three Sundays 18 November, 2 December, and 9 December. Please mark these dates in your calendar now.

On the web

• The Transition Team handed out the draft of Tapestry's new constitution Sunday, and it's now available online. Click here to download your copy.
• Routine vs Jesus in this week's Sermon Notes.

Transition dates
Here are the dates for finishing the constitution and selecting elders, the last steps before the Transition Team begins looking for our new pastor.

• 14 October- We will affirm or reject the proposed church constitution by a vote of the congregation. If you have not received a copy to review, you can download one by clicking here.
• 28 October- The Pastoral Team will recommend candidates for eldership to the church.
• 18 November- We will affirm or reject the recommended elders by a vote of the congregation.
• 24 November- Tapestry's first Membership Class! If you would like to be a charter member of Tapestry church, you won't want to miss this class.

You can always check the online calendar for these dates and more.