Derksen Family Farewell

U-Haul moving truck in the snow.

Sunday, June 11

St. Jacobs Mennonite Church cordially invites you to:

The Derksen Family Farewell

Sunday, June 11, 2023
Farewell Gifts Donation

Please consider a small donation toward the farewell gifts. Giving options are:

– Memo: ‘Derksen Farewell Gift’

  • Cheque to: St. Jacobs Mennonite Church

– Memo: ‘Derksen Farewell Gift’

  • Please make your donation by May 28.

Farewell Greeting Cards

  • For those wishing, a basket will be available 

in the upper foyer on June 11, or

  • Mail to SJMC (by June 20): P.O. Box 105,

1310 King St., N., St. Jacobs ON N0B 2N0

>>> Please see reverse for details, including additional farewell dates for:

  • Friday, June 9: Families’ Pizza Supper
  • Saturday, June 10: Youth and Youth Alumni BBQ

Questions? Derksen Farewell Planning Committee:

Marcia Shantz at (519) 897-8559 or marciabshantz@gmail.com, Stephanie Kramer, Ashlinn O’MarraDerksen Family Farewell – SJMC’s Invitation Details

SUNDAY June 11

9:30 a.m. – First Course Potluck Food Delivery

  • Early food delivery allows Social Committee volunteers to attend the Worship Service.
  • Bring first course potluck food (a generous amount to share) to church basement.
  • Dessert is provided by the farewell planning committee.
  • Please sign up by May 28 if you plan to attend the meal (for dessert quantity), at either:
  • Church plates, cutlery and cups will be available for everyone.
  • Label (name) your food container and/or lid. (SJMC serving utensils provided.)

10:00 a.m. – Worship Service

  • A service of thanksgiving and recognition for Kevin & Pamela Derksen and family.
  • Speaker: SJMC’s Don Penner (MCEC retired pastor)
  • Note that Kevin Dersken’s last Sunday and sermon is June 18.

12:00 p.m. – Congregational Potluck Lunch

  • Everyone is warmly invited and welcome, even if you are unable to contribute food.
    • There are seasons and circumstances in life when food preparation just isn’t possible.

1:15 p.m. – Farewell Shazam (Fun!) Program

  • Some silliness may be involved. ☺

ll  Additional Farewell Activities  ll

FRIDAYJune 9 (6:00 p.m.) – Families’ Pizza Supper

  • A more ‘energetic’ opportunity of fellowship and farewell with the Derksen children.
  • Pizza provided in the church basement.
  • Bring salads and desserts to share.
  • RSVP to Devin & Megan Martin at: d_martin_19@hotmail.com

SATURDAYJune 10  (6:00 p.m.) – Youth and Youth Alumni BBQ

  • BBQ Meal & Evening Campfire (campfire weather permitting)
  • Spouses/Partners welcome
  • Bring lawn chairs/blanket
  • Hosted at Larry and Marcia Shantz’s (34 McAllister Drive, Bloomingdale)
  • RSVP by June 1 to Janet Bauman (519-502-0788) or janet@sjmc.on.ca
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