Announcements October 9, 2016

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (October 9):

Offering Receivers: Max & Mavis Cater, Al & Jean Boudreau
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Al & Jean Boudreau, John White
Scripture Reader: John Murray
Greeters: Max & Mavis Cater
Coffee Hour: Need A Volunteer
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page

Next Week (October 16):

Offering Receivers: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh, Vickie MacLeod, Heather Labadie
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Vickie MacLeaod, Heather Labadie
Scripture Reader: Stephen MacKay
Greeters: Lucille and Don McCrea
Coffee Hour: Need A Volunteer
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham

This Sunday, Thanksgiving Sunday, the food bank donation boxes will be placed at the front of the church.  Please bring food stuffs to fill the boxes and hope that our donations bring comfort to those in need.

Children’s Choir – Practices will begin Friday, Oct 14 at 4:00pm for children up through middle school.  The children’s choir will participate monthly in worship service and during the Christmas season.  New members welcome!  For more information, please contact David or Kathie Berry.

Jr/Sr High School Board Game Games: Friday, October 14th from 6:30 to 8:30. Participants will rotate between many different board games in the church hall. Prizes for all but the top scorer will earn the coveted golden duck.

Nativity Display – We are looking for three volunteers interested in helping to organize a nativity display here at the church.  Date to be determined, either December 2nd and 3rd or December 9th and 10th.  If you are interested, please contact Sheila Black.

Time of Corporate Prayer – All are welcome to come gather in the church hall on Sunday, Oct 23 at 7 pm for a time of praise and prayer.  A time to bring cares and concerns of the church and of the world before the Lord, seeking God’s guidance and direction. Any questions can be directed to Jane Murray.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, October 30th at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan or Candace know if you are interested.

Fall Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Oct 28 from 6-8 pm and Saturday, Oct 29 from 9am-12 noon.  As you prepare for Fall and Winter, please set aside clothing and household goods for this fundraiser.  Monies raised will support local charities.  Donations can be dropped off weekdays between 9 am and 1 pm.

 Women’s Inter-Church Council of Fredericton –  General Annual Meeting will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 at 1:30 PM at Morning Gate Church.   Everyone is welcome of all Christian denominations.

 Meals on Wheels –  Has experienced a 25% increase in need for meal delivery service in the last year. To keep pace with rapid growth in the need for our service, we are actively and urgently recruiting new volunteers. Please see poster on the bulletin board.