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:
- Cash donation jars on SJMC foyer tables.
- E-transfer to: church@sjmc.on.ca
– 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:
- Foyer Table Sign-Up Sheet, or
- Contact Marcia Shantz: Phone: 519-897-8559; Email: marciabshantz@gmail.com
- 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