Announcements for November 8, 2015

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

  • Offering Receivers:
    • Don & Lucille McCrea, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
    • Next Week: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Max & Mavis Cater
  • Counters:
    • Andrew Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Vickie MacLeod
    • Next Week: Andrew Ottens, Ron & Helen McKinnon-Bagnell, Greg &amp Sheila Black
  • Scripture Reader:
    • Calvin MacIntosh
    • Next Week: Zuidhof Family
  • Greeters:
    • Holly & Ruth Craig
    • Next Week:  Al & Arlene Macdonald, Max & Mavis Cater
  • Coffee Hour:
    • Dallas & Juliet Davis
    • Next Week: Dick & Jeanne Kaye Speight
  • Nursery:
    • Rebecca Jonah, Linda Pond
    • Next Week: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
  • Church School:
    • Sheila Black, Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver
    • Next Week: Sheila Black, Angela Black, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Karon Croll Benefit Concert for Refugee Fund – Please note this concert has been postponed until spring.

The sympathy of our congregation is extended to John and Shiela Watson White on the passing of Shiela’s niece. Charlotte Joseph was the daughter of Jean Smith, Shiela’s sister. Charlotte lived for many years in Saskatchewan. Shiela and Jean’s father, The Rev T.J. Watson served this congregation faithfully for many years.

Thank you – The Ladies Group would like to thank members of the congregation for their donations to the Indoor Yard Sale which raised $1,700. Your support was greatly appreciated!

Nursery Coordinator – We are seeking a caring individual(s) to be the coordinator for our Nursery. Responsibilities are to help staff the Nursery on Sunday mornings during the 10-month school year, oversee that toys and furniture are in good repair, mail pre- made newsletters to Nursery families. Please contact Linda Pond if you are interested or need more information.

Middle/High School Event – Back by popular demand, big box games at the church Sunday, Nov 8 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.

Soup for Refugees – November 22. The Tuesday Morning Ladies Group invites you to stay after worship and enjoy a bowl of soup, rolls and sweets. Proceeds to go to our Refugee Sponsorship Fund. We will also be having a Bake Table during lunch to support our other community and church mission projects.

Musicians and Singers – We are looking for youth to play musical instruments and/or sing at our December 6th worship service. Pieces should be worshipful and Christmas. Contact Sheila Black if you are interested.

Get ready for The Great ADVENTure – Friday, Nov 27 at 5 pm. Pizza followed by activities for the children and church decorating for Advent.

Our congregation’s Mission Development & Social Action Committee will have cookie dough available for purchase in the Hall for $10/tub. (Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Ginger, Shortbread)

Ten Thousand Villages Sale – Friday, Nov 13, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday, Nov 14, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Wilmot United Church. Purchase fairly-traded gifts benefiting artisans from more than 30 Developing countries. Admission is free.

UCW Annual Christmas Bazaar – Sat, Nov 14 from 9:00 to 11:30am at Nashwaaksis United Church. Breakfast, silent auction, baking & crafts.