MacNeill Baptist Church
News and Notes
Church Moderator: Sonia Rogers
Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care: Rev. Susan St John
Director of Music: Monica Admiral
Custodian: Sandy Palin
Associate Ministers in Spiritual Care: Garry Blinch, Robert Bond, Claire Gosselin, David Jones, Felida Toledo
Pastoral Care: When you would like someone to pray with, to request a pastoral visit, or to publish a prayer request please contact
Susan St John at 905-512-9897 or sstjohn.macneill@gmail.com
Pastoral Care Team: Heather Hobbs, David Jones, Bruce Papky, Feli Toledo and Beverly Woods.
Your continued financial support of our congregation is appreciated. Donations can be mailed to the church, or made through e-transfer at donations@macneillbaptist.ca, or from the Donate Now link our website. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Women of MacNeill
The Women of MacNeill will meet on Saturday, October 11th at 2:30 in the afternoon in the Church parlour. Program will be “Thanksgiving Traditions “. You are welcome to share your country‘s or your own. Come join us.
Thanks from your Outreach and Services Board and from Hess Street School.
On Tuesday, September 30, staff at Hess Street School gratefully received your donations to their breakfast program. Altogether they received 413 food packages and $30 in coin. Our board thanks you, this congregation, for your generosity.
Music Feeds the Soul
On Sunday Nov 2 at 3 pm at Westdale United Church, there will be a benefit concert supporting the Westdale Community Lunch and Gift Card Program. It will feature music from Ian Green, Chris Bee, MacNeill Baptist (yes… us!) and the poetry of Hamilton Arts Awards Winner John Terpstra. Admission is by donation.
Anniversary Service- Nov 16 2025
Our guest preacher will be the Rev. Junia Joplin. More details later.
Bye-Bye Bats!!
We have a problem with bats that is getting worse. Given that bats are a health hazard (rabies, histoplasmosis), we need to get them to leave and encourage them not to return. We have engaged a humane wildlife control company to make this happen BUT there is a substantial cost involved. Should you wish to help with our Bye-Bye Bats Program, please feel free to add any amount to Management in your donation. Any questions should be directed to Monica K at monicaknott3@gmail.com
Stairwell storage
Sandy has indicated that the many materials stored in the balcony stairwell is a Fire Hazard. I am hoping that the various committees that have used this area would take a look at the items and determine what is still wanted or required. Items can be stored in room 20, or if this is not appropriate, we can find a space somewhere else. Whatever is left or unwanted can be donated or other wise. If anyone is uncertain as to which areas, consult with Sandy. Thank you.
Next Council Meeting
Wednesday November 19th
