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efforts in other jurisdictions. PWRDF has also formed alliances with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, the
Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, the Anglican Council of Indigenous People, and Imagine Canada. PWRDF has
joined the Canadian Christian Business Federation.
We learned more about the constraints that CIDA is now imposing. Only certain countries, larger grants but
fewer, and emphasis on such things as health and food security.
This means that a larger portion of gathered monies is needed for projects that do not fit these criteria.
Regular giving is needed and new booklets are out to tell you how to give! If you leave the gift undesignated
the money can go where it is most needed. Some gifts can be given through a gift booklet (like other charities
have been doing for a while)
The Anglican Youth have developed new tools. They used the electronic devices that fit into computers as
well as catchy booklets in print. There have been Leader conferences to fit our young for leadership. If you
have someone in your parish please put her/his name forward.
In the Forum, we also followed up with work we had done earlier about job descriptions for Parish Reps., and
Diocesan Coordinators, and Diocesan Reps. Many Dioceses combine these last into one person. One
strong recommendation was to appoint someone for a term of 3 years, with a maximum of 3 terms. This is to
prevent burn out and to introduce new Leadership.
This, like other potential shifts in the strategic plan will mean that although the work will continue, the
PWRDF we know will look different at the next AGM in 2 years.
Respectfully Submitted
Susan Roe-Finlay
Memorials Annual Report 2011
Donations to the memorials Fund are gratefully appreciated and may be made on a regular basis or at any time.
They may be donated for a specific purpose, such as in lieu of flowers in memory of someone, or in the form
of a regular donation or as a bequest in a parishioner’s will. These funds help to ensure the ongoing
maintenance of the building, or to complete specific projects.
The memorial and pet memorial boards, on the rear wall of the church, are available for Memorial Plates -
installed at a cost of $20 each, at any time.
The bibles should remain in the pews for use during the service.
I can be reached at 256-729 for further information.
Respectfully submitted,
Norma Edwards
Wednesday Bible Study Group Annual Report for 2011
The bible study group has met regularly throughout the year, taking a break from June to September. We have
continued to use the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum which is itself undergoing some changes, and have
rotated the leadership between our members. The study follows our lectionary and we find it helpful to study
the readings for the up- coming Sunday in fellowship and friendship. We meet at noon and say the Mid-day
prayers from the BAS followed by a bag lunch and study. The group has also supported St Matthews Maryland
Community Ministry by making sandwiches for their drop-in centre from time to time. New members are
always welcome.
Submitted by Heather Birtles
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