Announcements April 23, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 23):

Offering Receivers: Andrew & Carol Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Rebecca Jonah, John White
Scripture Reader: Kathy MacKay
Greeters: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Jane Murray, Mary Hossack
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (April 30):

Offering Receivers: Brad & Nancy Nickerson, Vickie MacLeod, Rebecca Jonah
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Vickie MacLeod, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Tony Watson
Greeters: John & Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Jordan Schriver & Youth
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Thank you to all those that contributed to the success of the Easter Breakfast and to those that came out to enjoy the food and fellowship.

The 2017 Board Game Games – Sunday, April 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00, youth will play a series of board and video games for a chance at winning the 2017 golden duck award.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, April 30th from 5:00 to 8:00. Home-made meal at Jordan and Candace’s house. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know if you would like to come.

A Time of Prayer – Every other Wednesday at 10 am. Our next gathering is April 26th.  For further information, contact Jane Murray.

Spring Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Apr 28 from 6 – 8pm and Saturday, Apr 29 from 9am – noon.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be accepted the week of April 24 – 28 and can be dropped off weekdays from 9 am to 1 pm.

The Annual General Meeting of the Fredericton Council for Christian Ministry on Campus (FCCMC) will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the 3rd floor board room at Brunswick St. Baptist Church (elevator available). The business meeting will include highlights from the past year and a discussion of plans for the future. The FCCMC on-campus chaplain is Rev. Brett Anningson. Our Presbytery of New Brunswick has contributed $2,500 to the FCCMC budget to be proposed for this year, with committed receipts of $22,200 and forecast disbursements of $26,290.  Rev. Erik Kraglund of Saint Columba church in Saint John represents Presbytery on FCCMC, with Dallas Davis as alternate. The Annual General Meeting is open to all who are interested in Christian Ministry on our local campuses.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance.

Mother’s Day Brunch – May 13th from 11am – 1 pm at St. James Presbyterian Church.  Cost is $8.00. Menu: Quiche, Salad, Rolls, Dessert, Tea, Coffee Bake & Craft Table.

Celebration Sunday – Forest Hill United Church invites you to a service of Celebration on becoming an Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Canada. Please join us on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 10 a.m. for an hour of joyful stories, songs, liturgy, prayers, and balloon and streamer waving, as we celebrate our important steps towards openness and inclusivity.

Holocaust Memorial Observance – Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 pm at Capital Community Church, 71 Downing St. Fredericton A reception in the social hall will follow the service.

UCW Bridge Luncheon – Book your table now for upcoming Bridge Luncheon. Thursday, May 11th, at 12 noon.  At the Nashwaaksis United Church gym. Tables are $40.00. Contact Connie at 472-4744 for more information.

Pulpit Supply

Apr 23 – Rev. Bob Jones
Apr 30 – Rev. Bob Jones
May 7 – Rev. John Martin